jamesdillaman

After Julia (my gf) is done with classes friday, we're driving down to Falls Church, VA where we're staying the night at my Uncle's house. Saturday morning we do the (fun) drive down I-95 to PKD, where we plan on staying from open-close. We'll head back to Falls Church for the night, and drive back to cincinnati on Sunday. Anyone wishing to meet up for the day can reach us via cell phone. I'll PM anybody who's interested with the number when the date gets closer.

Great, SES! We're hoping to meet up with some TPR members we've never met. Also, Does PKD have an ACE walkback to a coaster in the morning like PKI does? It would be great to get a ride in before the park opens with no wait.

Hey, My girlfriend and I will be going to PKD on Saturday the 22nd. We would love to meet up with anyone from here who happens to be at the park that day. PM me or leave a reply on here if you think you'd like to meet up for some (hopefully) good times. I haven't been to PKD since Hurler was the new atraction (I know, been a while...) and my girlfriend has never been, so we're both looking forward to some credits. Volcano here we come! -James Dillaman

My girlfriend Julia and I will be heading to PKD on April 22nd. If anyone's in the area who would like to hang out, PM me.

Cedar Fair is the company that owns cedar point, as well as other parks, like geauga lake, michigan adventure, knotts berry farm, valleyfair, among others.

funny, PKI always uses PKD or PGA footage, you'd think the two parks could just trade.

a couple years ago, in an ad for paramount's king's island, there was a ride that was clearly the B&M version of Top Gun, not the arrow suspended we have here. I've often noticed this in park's ads that are owned by chains. I think they do it to save on costs of filming new footage, and they think most people won't notice.

I know I'm probably way off, as there would be far more footers, but a good wooden coaster has always been something lacking at cedar point. There best woody is blue streak. Just think how great CP would be with a new, airtime-filled woody.... I can dream, can't I?

My ex girlfriend wasn't really into coasters, but when I finally got her on them, all she does is giggle the entire time. I can't explain it, but it always made me laugh. She'd get mad thinking I was making fun of her, but she always did it as she couldn't help but do it on every coaster. Thankfully I have a girlfriend who loves coasters now

the last three times I've been there, WT has been closed, so I didn't know that, I guess I have bad luck, but it wasn't even closed for short term, either. The sign out front said Wicked Twister won't be operating today. I'm hoping to get on it this year, as my gf still doesn't have the credit (in 5 times going there) because it wasn't running. BTW, I've never had trouble getting on TTD, even when it's been closed for me, it's always opened up later in the day.

The most amazing thing about florida's TOT is there actually is NO track during the fifth dimension part. The ride vehicle's have a sensor that passes over electrical transmitters embedded in the floor of the ride, this controls the ride vehicles and guides them through the journey to the drop tower itself. Then in the drop tower, every ride can be different, as it is randomly generated. This is an awsome ride, no doubt.

I've always liked the florida version myself, although I haven't been on it for a couple years

no. are you a vampire?

You're welcome to stay here when you go to PKI, as long as you don't mind crashing on 3 couches, I do have 1 spare bed. Just an offer

no. Did you actually watch any of the final four games?

The worst moment I've had at a theme park happened at holiday world at SRM 2003, everyone knows why, but apart from that the rest of my time there was awsome. And to be fair, I had a great time, but whenever you have an accident like that, with Mrs. Koch crying as she's addressing the crowd. We left in morose silence. That was a looooong 3 hour drive home for me.

if you are willing to stay the extra day, you could do SFGAm and on the way back hit indiana beach. How many of you are going? if it's only a few perhaps I can offer a place to stay 5 minutes from Kings Island if you'd like. I'm always up on hanging out with coaster lovers and helping to cut costs on any trips if you're down my way. -James

I like being an ACEr. Sure some of the members are a little weird, and some are more than a little big (broke the flying scooters at Screech Fest regional ace event we had a few years ago @ LeSourdsville Lake), but all in all I think it's very much worth it. There's the discounted tickets, the events which are usually very good, the magazine has some awsome pictures and some good articles about coasters in trouble. Speaking of coasters in trouble, the ACE preservation fund is a great idea and I'm happy that the organization is concerned about keeping the older rollercoasters from being torn down to build a new Old Navy Store or some crap like that. Say what you will about ACErs in jest, but anyone who says that the orginazation itself is bad should bite their tongue. The people in ace have the same interests as the people here at TPR. We should be glad that there are so many coaster clubs out there now, and for those of you in ace, bravo for putting up with all the wisecracks!

Whatever it is, let's hope it's more reliable than wicked twister and TTD

well how about a kennywood trip with a stop at geauga lake. I'm sure there's train service to cleveland and to pittsburg, and coming from michigan you'd probably even go through cleveland either on the way to pittsburgh or on the way back. Geauga Lake's free with your cedar fair pass (My gf and I got in with our michigan's adventure pass last season) and kennywood is an awsome park, especially if you haven't been there. You'll love it.

wow, I wouldn't put my kid on a ride that was operated by that person. That's pretty dimwitted

well if you wanted to stay in the midwest, you could always have your mother rent a car, and you could get fairly easily to ohio, indiana, pennsylvania. If you were going farther than that, I'd fly, but you'll still probably have to rent a car when you get there, so if it's close by, save your money and just drive the rental there.

If you'd like to pick me up from the airport sometime, I'd be glad to spend the day at cliff's with you

Indiana Beach has a deal on their all day ride session for ace members, and if you're going that way, I'd check out holiday world, too. Ace members get in cheaply there, also. Between those two parks I'd think you'd have a great little trip. You'll definately get your fill of CCI goodness with a (not so) little GG thrown in for good measure;) Also, Cedar Point and Geauga Lake make a good duo of parks to visit for cedar fair pass holders. -James

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