Photo TR: Waldameer Park and more

[N'at Man]

Over the weekend I had a get together in Northwest PA with friends Adam, Ellen, Dave and Janna. It was more of a relaxing type weekend but we did make a run up to Waldameer Park for half a day. We rode all of the classics such as the Comet coaster, Whacky Shack and Pirates Cove along with modern favorites like Steel Dragon and the new X Scream drop ride. We also got a look at the Ravine Flyer II site. Down below on Peninsula drive the terrain looks quite impressive. I can't wait to get back next year.

 

We also took a cruise on the Kaylee Belle boat at Conneaut Lake Park. While it is sad that the park is currently closed the boat is open by appointment for groups and it was to do something at the park even though the sight of the dormant Blue Streak was tough to accept. But the park is being maintained to a certain extent and grass is being cut in key areas.

 

Our final stop was the famous Pymatuning Reservoir Spillway which is home to the biggest carp feeding area you'll ever find. It's insane. We brought two full garbage bags of bread and that didn't last long.

Throw in a bunch of bread and the carp go crazy over it.

Last but not least was a visit to the carp at Pymatuning Reservoir Spillway. It's gross but so amazing.

Adam & Ellen enjoy the ride. Check out the beer thread for more pics from our trip.

Janna points out Dave's very yellow Blue Streak Challenge shirt.

A view from the Kaylee Bell on Conneaut Lake.

Best of all the Kaylee Belle was open for us by appointment. If you call the number on the park website you can have your own cruise at $7 a person.

The lawn was cut in front of the Toboggan.

The landscaping around the Hotel Conneaut has been kept up.

But inside the park you'll find a little activity on the beach and boardwalk.

Here's the Blue Streak, quiet as can be.

Conneaut looks like a closed park from this angle.

Next stop is Conneaut Lake Park even though the park is closed.

X Scream is an ARM drop tower and it has a very effective drop. The view of Lake Erie and Presque Isle is great as well.

X Scream is essentially new for this season and the park also added many new statues around the park. Yeah, it's kind of odd looking.

Steel Dragon was spinning quite well on Saturday.

Steel Dragon (and a new Dippin' Dots stand)

And the highlight of Pirates Cove, Toilet Head!

Just look at the awesomeness of Pirates Cove.

Pirates Cove is the walk thru sibling of the Whacky Shack. It's also a great, classic dark attraction.

Enjoy the Whacky Shack, but please, leave your canes at home people.

Here we catch Adam & Ellen in a totally candid moment on the Whacky Shack. They have no idea they're being photographed!

Whacky Shack is an awesome old Tracey dark ride.

Comet features a curved station with manual brakes. Missing on the transfer track is the second train and it's cobwebs.

But for now we still have the Comet to ride.

More of the Ravine Flyer II worksite across Peninsula Drive.

More Ravine Flyer II construction. Unfortunately I can't show you all of the footers on the bluff that we saw from the road.

Ravine Flyer II construction site.

Waldameer will be home of the Ravine Flyer II next year. I can't wait to have a Gravity Group coaster so close to home.

[pianojohn]

I was just at Waldameer on Friday! Could the weather have been more perfect this weekend? Sure makes me miss Ohio now that I am back in sticky Orlando!

 

My photo TR is upcoming.

[kennywood!007]

Great photos! I love throwing bread at the carp and watching them practically eat each other over it..lol

[pierced_b0i]

Nice pics! Didn't someone fall in a few years ago, and get fined? I really need to get back to Waldameer. It's a nice little park, can't wait to see how the new coaster looks.

[65skylark]

Nice report. I made my first visit to Waldameer a few weeks ago and I really enjoyed it. The Wacky Shack was great. I also really liked there log flume.

 

I just might make a return trip next year when they get there new woodie done.

[bulldogmom]

Holy carp! I was at Pymatuning a few times as a kid but don't remember much. Those fish are amazing. The pics of Conneaut Lake are nice. Sad about the park- there's nothing more depressing than a naked Ferris wheel.

Ravine Flyer looks like a possible reason to go to Erie next year! (I can't think of any other ones )