thrillrideseeker Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 How far are you willing to travel to ride a roller coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imbordisux Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I have a similar question to ask: How far are you willing to DRIVE to ride a roller-coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStreak64 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Well, I'm willing to drive as far as I can afford to, same as traveling. Of course, I'm a little limited on options, as the closest parks to me are CP and PKI, and HW is over 4 hours away. So basically, any other park is a full day of traveling just to get there. And only being 17 doesn't help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methylene Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 How far are you willing to DRIVE to ride a roller-coaster? Next Summer we're doing a drive from Houston -> Dallas (SFoT) -> Hot Springs (Magic Springs) -> Chattanooga (Lake Winnie) -> Gatlinburg (Dollywood) -> Atlanta (SFoG) -> Birmingham (maybe Visionland...) -> Houston. Of course, my wife's entire family is spending a week in Gatlinburg and it is the primary motivation for us to go, but we decided to make it a bit more interesting along the way. That's about the limit of where I'd drive to in order to do a coaster. Fly? Anywhere, so long as it is reasonably safe. I think Dubailand may be really nice if it pans out as planned, and also several new places in China are coming along nicely. In the short-term, I'm thinking a few places in Europe 2008, perhaps even the Scandinavian trip as well. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neovortex2k Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I flew from ireland on a 10 hour flight to ride X! (also to spend 3 weeks with my mates in L.A. Also we have like 3 coasters here 2 Apple/worm coasters and a Pinfari /Zl42 which is 3 hours away!Since it's all we got i drive up there occasionally to stop me detoxing off coasters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTitan01 Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I think it all depends on the magnitude of whats there. Like for example, from Dallas, TX I'd drive 12 hours for Cedar Point or Holiday World, but not 8 hours for Elitch Gardens or Six Flags New Orleans (well, definately not SFNO anymore).. It all depends on the park for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 I'm flying from Sydney to New York to mainly ride El Toro (and hang out in New York and go up to SFNE), that's like 12,000 miles or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 The farthest I've gone JUST for a roller coaster was 5 hours to Cedar Point when TTD opened in 2003. Any other trip that's longer (i.e., Florida, Virginia) are for reasons other than coasters. They just happen to be part of our trip, but not the main focus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted August 9, 2006 Author Share Posted August 9, 2006 You know its the funniest thing, I forgot to put how far I was willing to travel to get to a roller coaster! Well the longest distance I have ever gone to ride a roller coaster was from Arkansas to New Jesery to ride Kingda Ka. It was a great trip! But I willing to go travel any distance for a roller coaster ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xxhershey818xX Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 Basicall anywhere for some good Yuppers!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roasted_marshmallow Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Me and my sister drove from Calgary, Alberta to Santa Claus, Indiana to ride the Voyage... stopped at Silverwood, PKI, and MtO as well... That was what? 8000 kms round trip? Anyways, 3 days worth of driving each way. Then again, the closest park with a good coaster is 8 hours away in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazekiddd Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Yeah so this is my first post, even tho I've been stalking on here for like a year! My boyfriend and I drove from Miami to SFOG last Saturday just for the hell of it and then drove straight back and soon (as soon as I convince him) we are taking a road trip up the east coast just to visit theme parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamomatic Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'd say 12 hours is about the limit I'd be willing to drive, but my Dad would say Cedar Point is as far as he will go, which is around 6 hours. The reason I'm guessing is that he has a 'bad back' as he likes to say, I think it's a form of MS, but not very serious, he had to go to the hospital and everything, it was a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollerholden Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'd go anywhere for a coaster! So far the farthest we've driven was 6 to Disneyland, Knott's, Universal, and 5 to SFMM...and a 4 1/2ish hour plane ride to Cedar Point. I'd love to go on Balder though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesaidboom Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I drove from Toronto to Florida last August. We stopped at a bunch of parks on the way there, but had two days of just driving on the way back. Was completely worth it. The longest I've driven in one day was 12 hours, although driving from Toronto to SFGam in June was a close second with 11.5 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Thus far, the longest I have driven 3 1/2 hours strictly for an amusement park. I had a trip planned to go about 5, but that was squashed. However, I am willing to drive a long distance to get to a few parks. I would go 8-12 hours as long as there is a decent hotel waiting for me. The longest I would go in one day would have to be 4 hours each way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvin Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 14 hours straight to get to Turner, Oregon. Technically it was for a wedding in a little town just south, but for "that's insane" purposes I'll say it was to get three credits. Interesting note: Thrill-ville USA has a SCAD drop tower, which is probably the scariest ride ever. You hang there, waiting, and suddenly FWOOSH neeeeeerrrrrrrrrr flump. They should have more of these. They also need to use the seat thing on more rides, it's really neat and comfortable. The one they used was made out of plastic with lots of cushioning, and this metal thing that holds your legs and grip bars for your hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synaesthetique Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 The farthest I have travelled has been from LA to Cedar Point. But I admit the trip was for other reasons, just happened to be close enough to make a stop at the park worthwhile. The original question is somewhat quirky to answer. I could probably travel to japan or europe to ride a coaster but then be broke when I got back . The farthest I would drive with the sole purpose to ride a coaster maybe 8 hours (including stops). And only if its a flippin awesome ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I'd travel to Mars if they had the best coaster ever built there. What's 3 months on a spaceship when you have the greatest coaster ever waiting for you when you arrive! Seriously, the farthest I've gone JUST to ride a coaster would be Cincinnati to LA for Tatsu. The farthest drive would be only to Dollywood from Cincinnati for Thunderhead, then drove back the same day. 12 hours of driving (6 there, 6 back) for one of the best woodies out there. -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I have flown to both Japan and Australia (for work) but I rode coasters while I was there. As far as driving, I drove from Roanoke, VA to Six Flags America (about 3 1/2 hours) just to ride Superman since that was the one credit I did not have. I ended up spending about an hour in the park and then drove back. So 7 hours in the car for 4 rides on Superman. I also did a whirlwind tour when I lived in NYC in 1998. I drove from Allentown to Lancaster to ride Sky Princess. Then over to Mechanicsburg for the Cyclone, and finally to Clementon, NJ for the Jack Rabbit and back to NYC. Total miles that day: 338 miles. And that's not counting the 2 hours I got lost trying to find Williams Grove! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Simple for me. No distance to great. Driving I prefer to fly if its over an 8 hour drive one way. Really I am only limited by $$ as to distance to travel as most of us are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doom1001 Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I've gone from Miami to Cedar Point several times, hitting other parks to and from, and i drive 4 hours to my central Fla. parks every couple of weeks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Right now my parents will only let me drive one hour away. I'm hoping that I can drive atleast 3 or 4 hours by the next coaster season. That should get me to Holiday World or Cedar Point But yeah, I'd drive anywhere to ride a coaster... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 I've done trips to Cedar Point, Chicago, and the Mid-Atlantic. No distance is really too far for me, I dig road trips. I've flown a couple times exclusively for parks, ie Magic Mountain and El Toro. I've day-tripped Orlando a few times. Nothing is really "too much" as of now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted August 10, 2006 Share Posted August 10, 2006 Nothing is really too much for me either, but I just can't stand doing it alone. That is something that I never expected myself to say EVER. Talk about a change in personality within the past year! If I were to make a long road trip, I would need some company. Jay "Progress" Willis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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