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Thanks for offering a short cut. I am interested. Thanks for the help. Peace, Big Mike

Thanks very much for the advie my friends! Peace, Big Mike

If you have time, how about the picture of the building you get your season pass processed at and maybe a picture of the place where you buy your fast pass. Maybe knowing what they look like will save me some time on my trip. Thanks Dude, Big Mike

Thanks for the help! We won't make opening as I am flying in that day into Atlanta, then driving over. I expect to get there at 1pm hopefully. I agree, for $10 I am getting that for sure no matter what the crowds are. Peace, Big Mike

I will be there this Friday also, my first time too. For the people familiair with the park, will it be crowded this friday? Can I get the whole park done in 6 hours? Does the fast pass really only cost $10 and should I get one? Thanks for the help. Peace, Big Mike

March 22nd 2008 - The Big Mike Road Show 2008 stops at Park #4 Astroland and Park #5 Denos Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. This was a fun day with lots to do in Coney Island. I hope you enjoy! Next stop in the Big Mike Road Show is this Friday, March 28th at Dollywood in Tennessee. Approximate park visiting time 1pm to 7pm. Also Nascar Speed Park after Dollywood and then Zuma's after that. Hopefully we can hit Sir Gooneys before it close at 10pm. Then Saturday March 28th, The Big Mike Road Show spends the day at Six Flags Over Georgia with a side trip to Dixieland during midday. Hope to catch you at one of these parks! Big Mike I am not sure what the future holds for Coney Island, but it was an enjoyable stop on Big Mike's Road Show 2008! FINALLY! Well it is not a hot babe this time, but it was the best I could do under the circumstances Damn, 2 hours of looking, no sunbathers at all! I won't let you down. I am staying until I find a sunbather. Now it was time to go find some hot babes in bikinis! I have been taking lots of grief so far this year for no bikinis. If you did want to ride again though, it would only be $4. Big Mike to cheap to buy an actual picture. Big Mike in the back seat with lots of room to spare. Bathroom break was a smart idea. The legendary Cyclone, now part of the Road Show. Once you pay, they make sure you can't escape until you ride. After you buy your ticket, you have to make your way through the wire fencing corridor. Saved enough with my Nathans coupons to afford a ticket on the Cyclone. TPR's CycloneMan gave me a tip before I got on to sit in the back as there is less cushion/more room. Thanks! You have to be 54 inches tall to ride, sorry little guy at the Freak Show. The price was the same as the Wonder Wheel, $6. Here is a full view of The Cyclone. They have added a new photo booth and gift stand since I last visited. Finally, time to ride the big jewel of roller coasters, The Cyclone! By now, those hotdogs were ready to exit. Pay Toilets?? I wanted to know why the no pay toilet law is not in effect here? I wanted to see the entertainment, but I was not part of the Hole family reunion. I guess if you get fired from the freak show, you could always get a job here. I don't think this guy is even tall enough for the Sea Serpent. In the middle of the boardwalk is the Sideshows by the Seashore. At the other end of the boardwalk is the New York Aquarium. You could make a day out of everything here. At one end of the boardwalk there is a minor league baseball stadium. After falling short with only 22 hot dogs, I needed to walk off that meal on the boardwalk. My system was to eat two at a time. Since I wanted to try for the record, I brought lots of coupons so it wouldn't cost a lot. You can't help but get caught up in the excitement of the hot dog eating contest. Time to eat at the World's famous Nathans. This is a very fun ride when you are on it and it swings. Info on The Wonder Wheel. There is no doubt that you want to ride in the red and blue! The main draw is The Wonder Wheel. A larger view of Denos Amusement Park. All 3 coasters in Coney Island in one shot, courtesy of Big Mike. I already had this credit too, so just taking some pictures for all of you to see. How tall do you have to be to ride? They decided as tall as whatever they stuck the sign on. Deno's only coaster, The Sea Serpent. Ticket prices for Denos, with the Wonder Wheel coming in at $6. My two reasons to visit Denos, the Wonder Wheel and the Sea Serpent. Denos claims to be the greatest amusement park in NYC. Here is what you can find at Denos. I moved on to the 5th stop on the Big Mike Road Show, Denos Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. They can load one train while the other is running, then when it pulls in the station, the table turns. I already had this credit but couldn't help thinking he was related to his laughing brother from Adventurers Park. The highlight of the ride is actually going through the apple. Astroland has 2 coasters, The Cyclone and this coaster, The Big Apple. Astroland is about the same size as a pier, just not over the water. If you want to ride any of the big rides, they will set you back $5 a pop. Here are the prices, but notice, these prices are only for the kiddie rides. Stop #4 on the Big Mike Road Show 2008, Astroland Amusement Park in Coney Island NY. I don't want to shoot my load so early, so I will save this for last. I got to park the hot rod in the VIP parking spot right in front of the Cyclone! The Big Mike Road Show arrives in Coney Island for stops number 4 and 5.

I am excited to partake in Coaster Palooza this weekend!!! SFDK in October! See you Saturday Peace, Big Mike

Nice job on the report dude. It was nice seeing you at Coney Island this past weekend. Thanks for the tip to sit in the back, I still did not have much room. Angel is hot. Is she taken? Peace, Big Mike

Hello Everybody! The Big Mike Road Show went to Kids N Action and Adventurers Park in Brooklyn this past Saturday, both a few minutes from each other. I was looking to ride coaster #556 and maybe #557, then head over to Coney Island. Things did not go exactly according to plan Here is the first half of the trip to Kids N Action and Adventurers Park, with Astroland and Deno's coming tomorrow! Hope you enjoy! Peace, Big Mike I conclude with either ground for a new coaster or this is where I buried that guys body. You choose the ending. Next stop - Coney Island! Next thing I know is that the guy that told me to come back in a few weeks does not have a head anymore! I see this cool dark walk through! Big Mike loves these! CLOSED! Argggg!! Big Mike starts going into a fog and blacking out. I take pictures of the kiddie rides for you while I still have "come back in a few weeks" ringing in my head. Sure, I live right across the street, that will be easy jerkoff. As I stew by the coaster and think that the coaster is laughing at me, a park rep tells me come back in a few weeks. This is not a good thing. I am informed that the kiddie rides will open, the bigger rides will not. There it is, the TL3 Coaster!! Credit #556! I am excited but there is no sign on how many tickets it is. I walk to the front of the ride next. Here are the prices for this season. After finding a worker and telling him I am a VIP, suddenly the park is open for business. I walk around to try and voice my displeasure. Find the old Nellie Bly sign from last year still around. Park opens at 11am, here it is 1:30. Gates locked. Not happy now. No credit. No pictures. No sense in hanging around. Big Mike gets in the hot rod towards Adventurers. The place is open everyday at 10am EXCEPT SATURDAYS! Saturdays hours are not posted. Love the sign above it. Not a good sign. All closed up with metal fences. Saturday at 1pm and its closed?? The Big Mike Road Show arrives at Kids N Action in Brooklyn New York looking for Miner Mike!

Thanks for the trip report and the pictures dude! The Big Mike Road Show makes a stop at Dollywood this Friday, March 28th. Hope to see some people there. Peace, Big Mike

When is season pass holder day this year, any help? Thanks, Big Mike

It is now OFFICIAL. Coney Island tomorrow (Saturday) I will hit opening day at Adventurers Park in Brooklyn around Noon to hopefully get credit number 556! (The TL3 Coaster) I will hunt down Kids N Play and check out their Miner Mike and see if somehow I can use the Big Mike charm to get a ride If not, at least some photos! Then Coney Island, a ride on the Cyclone even though I don't need to. Photos of the other coasters there, a trip to Nathans, and then hunt down some hot babes in bikinis on the beach. It is not even going to hit 50 degrees, so the bikini hunt may turn into another round of Nathan Hot Dogs instead The Big Mike Road Show shirts have still not come in yet, so the TPR Hoodie once again will be worn, but it will be washed Joe. This will be a gutsy trip as I have to travel through the mean streets of Staten Island to get there and hope to make it out alive!! Come out and say hello on the boardwalk of Coney Island or on the legendary Cyclone! Peace, Big Mike

Congrats on the big win Teacups! I get sick on those teacups rides too lol. I was at the Pier this past Saturday, around 2 to 3 pm. I would have forked over the $7 to ride with you though Coastercrazed, I think it is steep too. But that mouse ride was almost $7 by itself. Good for catching a few credits, but $35 is a little high in my opinion. Last I heard, it was closing after this year for sure. The other pier at the other end of the boardwalk has all these high priced stores and restaurants, so I can see that making tons more money than this pier. Nincub, I will ring you up for sure. Maybe Bubba can take some pictures for us riding together. Uncool Rich (SFNE2005) will be tagging along too, so we will let him ride alone lol. **** There is a possibility that I may hit Coney Island tomorrow, along with Adventurers Park for a credit, Deno's, and maybe swing by Kids N Action to see their kiddie coaster. I called and they said I cannot ride, but even RCDB does not have any pictures of it yet. Plus, with Big Mike's persuasive ways and puppy dog eyes, maybe I can find my way onto that coaster. Works with the ladies, why not with coasters I will update soon on the plans! Peace, Big Mike

I know Bob. Don't worry everyone, These were my first two trip reports ever, I am a little rusty. Come summer time, Big Mike will have these reports filled with hot babes in bikinis, sexy dress, and compromising positions!!! You can take that to the bank! Peace, Big Mike

Hey TPR people!! The Big Mike Road Show rolled on to park #2 right after Storybook Land! The Steel Pier in Atlantic City. My mission - Coaster #555 - The Little Leaper. Enjoy my friends Peace, Big Mike The Big Mike Road Show departs and heads to it's next destination, Dollywood on March 28th. See ya there! There it is!! Hello Ladies, The Big Mike Road Show needs some groupies! Who wants the Big Man? I was on my way to something better on the boardwalk, but took this last picture. There must be something in the ocean air affecting all the dinosaurs. I decided to bolt. Here is the whole pier from a view at the end of it. The lift is right at the edge of the pier, so you get a good view of the ocean. Here is the Mad Mouse, the other coaster at Steel Pier. I already had that credit. DAMN!!!! People overboard!!!! We lost everyone on the bunny hop! Instant ERT for me. Then you come to this bunny hop and it feels like you will be thrown in the ocean!!! Look how close you are to the water when you are riding! The dinosaur is the least of your worries! Notice how many people started on the ride. I am a dead man! I thought he was dead. Do you see him eyeing me up like I am dinner?? After watching the ladies and kids ride, Big Mike got enough guts to try it out. I was very excited to ride and get credit #555 until I saw the dead dinosaur as theming?? Second thoughts now. Here it is, The Little Leaper! It will cost you 5 tickets or $3.75 if you just buy single tickets. Here are all your ticket price options to choose from. There are a lot of rules you must follow to enter this place. Big Mike knows how to get those money shots. I like how it is out on a pier like the ones in California. A quick 20 minute ride from Storybook Land!

LOL. Hi Dave! The Chick Magnet Shirt will make another appearance later in the year in France. I bet the French women will drool over me there Otherwise, it has to warm up a bit until I get to wear the Chick Magnet Shirt around here! I can't wait to take part in Coaster Palooza 2008! It will be fun to see how a good trip report is done compared to my junk I put out there Hmmmm, maybe if my Big Mike Road Show 2008 shirts don't come back in time, I may have to break out the Chick Magnet Shirt in Atlanta! Peace, Big Mike

You have got me pegged Chuck. I still have to wait for parks to open up here, and I see Kings Dominion will open, but I have to wait for that place at Virginia Beach to open also. So when Dominator and the Virginia Beach place are both open, you will see me down there A call to Chuck is a given!! Peace, Big Mike

Mr. Moosey, I looked high and wide for any girls in bikinis, but the mid March opening kind of put a halt to that. I know people expect hot girls in Big Mike's trip reports, maybe I will have better luck in Atlanta next weekend! Can't wait Beemer Boy. I did however find a gentlemens club on stop #2 of the road trip! Joe, no need to wear the hoodie much longer, The Big Mike Road Show 2008 official T-Shirt is only days away from being completed Peace, Big Mike PS - Stop #2 - The Steel Pier in Atlantic City coming soon. Ask for and you shall receive

A few weeks ago, the Oscars were presented on TV. Of course, all the big awards and big stars made the prime time slot, but there were a few awards awarded earlier in the night that I took a few pictures of for all of you. The main point of interest was best overall Amusement Park Video, Best Actress in an Amusement Park Video, and Best Actor in an Amusement Park Video. The air was full of electricity when the time came to give out the awards and I got right up in the front with my camera to snap a few shots! First award, Best Amusement Park Video. The Winner - Theme Park Review's Coaster Expedition 9 - The Spanish Coaster Inquisition!!!! I was sooooooo excited and applauding that I forgot to snap any pictures of Robb and Elissa accepting the award. My Bad. I was just too caught up in the moment. Don't worry, I did get the rest of the winners for you. The pictures are at the end of my report here. So, after all the meyham died down, another person came up on stage and got ready to announce Best Actress in an Amusement Park Video! I knew we had a few good candidates in this catagory so I crossed my fingers. The lady announced the winner for Best Actress, and it was our own KIDTUMS!!!!! She was rolled up in her stroller and was as cheerful as ever! Not only that, but she had a speech already prepared!! I didn't even know Kidtums could talk yet, but here is the speech quoted exactly... short and brief and to the point: "Ha Louise and The Hoffman Girl, take that you bitches!" WOW! Finally the moment everyone there was waiting for.. Best Actor in an Amusement Park Video. The tension could be cut with a knife as I saw many guys getting ready to make the walk up on stage to accept the Oscar. The host got to the platform, went through a little spiel, and then took the envelope from his pocket. He made a sly joke and then started opening the envelope ever so slowly. He cleared his throat and out came the words: The Oscar for Best Actor in an Amusement Park Video goes to........ Everything went silent.. You could hear a pin drop.... Just say it already!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The Oscar for Best Actor in an Amusement Park Video goes to BIG MIKE! I couldn't believe it I won! I handed my camera to the person standing next to me and asked her to take a few pictures of me accepting the Oscar. I don't even remember what I said up there but she did get a great picture of me!! So the night ended with me and the hot girl who took my picture hooking up and celebrating around town, Oscar in hand. Hope you enjoyed my Oscar Awards photo report, I will try to make it there again next year for everyone. Peace, Big Mike Big Mike - Best Actor for his role in Theme Park Review's Coaster Expedition 9. That's right... I said Bitches!!!

Hey Friends!! I visited my first park of the year this past weekend. STORYBOOK LAND in New Jersey. This was stop #1 on The Big Mike Road Show. I also rode credit #554. I hope you enjoy the pictures! Peace, Big Mike People started packing the place when word got out that Big Mike was in town. Road Show #2 next.... I know it was opening day, but this park was spotless and very well kept. But the animated sex scenes were not one of them. There were many places for the kids to enjoy. "Hey look guys, The Big Mike Road Show just rolled into town!" They have a few animals too. This darling was trying to look good for Big Mike. They also had a fun maze. Big Mike loves mazes so I was happy. A ride on the antique cars was one of the only adult rides. This coaster was pretty fun for a kiddie coaster. The G-force on this ride was intense. The staff realized they had a VIP in attendance, so they closed the ride for some ERT. Look at that first drop. Terrifying! Yeah baby, Big Mike gets the prime seat! You have to be 36 inches tall to ride, I wore my lift shoes. The reason I am here, credit number 554... The Bubbles Coaster! Even I spent a few hours taking in this whole place. 52 years, even older than Big Mike. Once inside, this place has a lot to offer the younger crowd. Storybook Land will set you back twenty dollars. You have to enter through this castle. Storybook Land in Southern New Jersey.

Thanks for the help Joe! This is my plan. I arrive on the 28th in Atlanta and drive straight to Doolywood, probably getting there by 1pm and it closes at 7pm. Then I plan to hit Malibu and Zuma on the way back to Atlanta that night. I will pass Goonies both ways, so I need to hit it during operating hours. Saturday the 29th I will be at Six Flags all day. If things are going well with all the ERT, then I will cut out during midday and hit Dixieland, then return for late ERT. Does that plan sound feasible, I don't know the area at all if it is logistically soundproof. Peace, Big Mike

The Atlantic City trip is ON for Saturday March 15th! 55 degrees and sunny will start Big Mike's 2008 roller coaster season I plan on making Storybook Land in Egg Harbor NJ the 1st stop of the Big Mike Road Show of 2008 sometime between 11am and noon. Following that, I will enjoy the Steel Pier in Atlantic City in the early afternoon. There will also be a possible stop at Seaside Heights on the way back home just to have some more fun and see some old friends. Pictures and Trip reports to follow!!! Anyone going to be in the area, I will have my TPR hoodie on until I get my Big Mike 2008 Road Show shirts in. Peace, Big Mike

Hope you had a great time! Peace, Big Mike

UPDATE! Hi everyone. Just updating this for the month of March. My coaster season "MAY" start this weekend if the weather cooperates. If the weather is good, I plan on visiting Storybook Land in South Jersey, along with the Steel Pier in Atlantic City on Saturday. I will post later in the week when I know about the weather. Also, this is for sure... Dollywood March 28th, followed by Malibu Grand Prix and Zuma that night. Then Six Flags over Georgia on March 29th, with a side trip to Dixieland and Sir Gooneys. Already have some friends I am looking forward to meeting there Will post pictures and trip reports soon. Peace, Big Mike

Yes, I should be hitting Cedar Point for Coaster Mania on June 6th. Ginzo, I looked at the season pass like you said and it was only $23 more, but also gave me half price admissions to Silver Dollar City and Celebration City which I will be hitting both later in the year. Plus I save anyone coming with me $5 each with my pass. Thanks for the tip, should save me some cash. Peace, Big Mike