CreativeForce Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 So Rebecca and I are going to Connecticut for our 5th wedding anniversary and I get one day at a park. So which should it be, Lake Compounce or Six Flags New England? I have never been to either and both sound like fun so what are everyone's suggestions? Thanks for the input!
SharkTums Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 Six Flags New England. Lake Compounce may look nicer and have more charm...but it's lacking one major thing... From RCDB.com Elissa "if you have one day of theme parks, why not do both!?" Alvey
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 ^ Why would you show him a picture of an SLC and tell him to go to SFNE???
SharkTums Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 Eh, Compounce has a Boomerang! And maybe I wanted him to overlook S:RoS and check out Poison Ivy's Coaster instead! Elissa "ride cyclone in the back seat...you, not Rebecca!" Alvey
CreativeForce Posted July 20, 2005 Author Posted July 20, 2005 I have to admit I was leaning towards SFNE. And Poison Ivy's would be a great 200th credit!
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 20, 2005 Posted July 20, 2005 Oh, was there an Intamin Hyper in that picture??? I didn't notice.
CreativeForce Posted July 21, 2005 Author Posted July 21, 2005 SFNE it is! Now I just have to convince Rebecca to go on another Intamin Hyper. She did okay on Thunder Dolphin and I'll have to deciede if I'm a big enough credit whore to actually do the SLC. Thanks for the advice!
CoasterFanatic Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 Everybody on here is a big enough credit whore to take an SLC every once in a while. Whether they admit to it or not is another thing Have fun at SFNE!
Token Yankee Guy Posted July 21, 2005 Posted July 21, 2005 Hey John, when will you and Rebecca be visiting SFNE? The park is only 20 minutes from my house and I wanted to know if you want to meet up.
CreativeForce Posted July 21, 2005 Author Posted July 21, 2005 Hey Craig! Rebecca was just asking if you lived near the park. We will be ther probably on July 30th. I know it's a saturday, but that's just how it's working out. Hopefully we can get there early and avoid most of the big lines. If you can make it we'd be glad to meet up with you!
coaster1 Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Why not both? They are like 40 miles apart, credit whore Lake Compounce, head up to SFNE, QBot and credit whore
Token Yankee Guy Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Hey Craig!Rebecca was just asking if you lived near the park. We will be ther probably on July 30th. I know it's a saturday, but that's just how it's working out. Hopefully we can get there early and avoid most of the big lines. If you can make it we'd be glad to meet up with you! wow, good timing. I will be home that weekend, so I'll see what I can do about getting work off. I'll talk to you early next week after I get back from Wisconsin
Homey G. Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 Elissa, JUST BARELY visible is that Huss Flyaway too! Don't forget those! You love those! 8)
Mind Eraser Posted July 22, 2005 Posted July 22, 2005 I don't think you can fairly choose between Lake Compounce and SFNE. They couldn't be more different. Both have a particular charm, both should be experienced. I'm a little pissed at SFNE though. One, they f**ked up one of the best woodies on earth. Two, they f**ked up one of the best steel coasters on earth (aka- nasty leg restraints). Which atmosphere do you you enjoy more? The crazier, urban, fast-paced scene (SFNE) or do you like the chill atmosphere (LC)? Hope this help at all. -kip-
Raiden Kitsune Posted July 24, 2005 Posted July 24, 2005 *examines his season passes for both and decides he's probalby qualified to jump in on this one* Most importantly, Lake Compounce has Boulder Dash, and if you haven't been on that yet... SFNE has some good coasters, but they're nothing really out of the ordinary. Even Superman is one of several clones, albeit damn good clones. Boulder Dash is the only coaster of it's kind, though. Until you've done close to 60 mph with trees and the rocky mountainside flying by what seems like inches from your face, you don't know how good a wooden coaster can be. SFNE is the larger park by far, but I've never been that thrilled with it. I used to love it when it was Riverside Park. When Six Flags took over, they added a lot of amazing rides, but something about the park just kinda died, IMO. I guess I just don't really like the Six Flags atmosphere as much. Objectively, you could argue for either. In favor of SFNE, they have Superman. They have the Cyclone, although that's not the ride is used to be before Six Flags got to it. The Nightwing, their Huss Flyaway, is worth riding. They also have quite a large water park there, with a new Water Coaster this year that's supposed to be good, but I haven't had a chance to get on it yet. As far as the staff and atmosphere...meh. Supposedly they're working on improving it, but I've never been impressed at all. Food and such is overpriced, but not horribly. In favor of Lake Compounce...well, there's Boulder Dash, like I already mentioned. They also have the Wildcat, a nice little classic PTC coaster that they've kept up fairly well. Ghost Hunt is a bit on the lame side, but all the more fun for it. There's also the scenery; the park fits right in between Compounce Mountain and the lake. They have a decent water park there as well, and it's also one of the last amusement parks I know of that still have a beach where you can go swimming in the lake. The Lake gets all the points for atmosphere, the staff there has always been very cheerful and friendly with the guests. The food there is very inexpensive for a park, and quite good for the most part. Basically, if you're looking for extreme rides, it's no contest; you definitely want SFNE. If you're looking for a smaller, "nicer" park, or the best woodie on the east coast (or anywhere, IMHO), go with the Lake. I personally prefer The Lake, but that's just my own opinion.
coasterman1992 Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 Id choose six flags new england because of the cyclone, superman ride of steel, and all of the crazy flat rides like nightwing.
Real Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 See Im having to choose between the 2 right now. On one hand, my last trip was to Holiday World and Ive heard the only competition for Raven is Boulder Dash, so I really want to ride that. However my family opts for the "larger" places. However, Weve gone to larger places and been disappointed with crappier rides. I doubt I could be disappointed by SROS however, thats all Id be interested in. BDK looks like a fun ride but thats about it. Everything else isnt a must. Boulder Dash though, I dont know if I could drive in that area and not ride it. It would feel like such a waste. That and my family needs to get on a GOOD wooden coaster. They havent yet quite experienced the goodness of those CCI's.
CreativeForce Posted July 26, 2005 Author Posted July 26, 2005 Does anyone know if there are any discounts for SFNE and/or Lake Compunce? If I can fit it in our budget we might be able to do both!
SharkTums Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 ^What no SF pass this year!??! SHAME!!! Anyways, I know that they usually have coupons and discounts at local places for Compounce...maybe someone in that area can help you out with that. Shaws, Star Market, and Big Y all say they have discount one day tickets for SFNE. Or print n go online tickets for $34.
Raiden Kitsune Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Does anyone know if there are any discounts for SFNE and/or Lake Compunce? If I can fit it in our budget we might be able to do both! There definitely are discount tickets for The Lake...but I can't remember where I've seen then. I think it may have been the Wendy's around here. It's definitely not McD or BK, McD has tickets for Canobie Lake and BK teams up with Water Country every year.
Raiden Kitsune Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Nevermind, it might be BK after all. I just checked the website for LC, and they have icons for Burger King at the bottom, along with Stop and Shop and Bob's Stores. Sounds like a good bet to check any of them.
CP_fan_boy Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 I'm not that big of a credit whore. I haven't been on a SLC or a Boomerang, but in about four weeks I will hopefully add Deja Vu. Christian "Can't wait to go to SFGAm in four weeks!" P.
Token Yankee Guy Posted July 27, 2005 Posted July 27, 2005 Does anyone know if there are any discounts for SFNE and/or Lake Compunce? If I can fit it in our budget we might be able to do both! John, I got a coupon for half of admission tickets for up to four people. I'm also bringing a friend so you, Rebecca, Rich, and possibly Rich's friend can use the coupon. Also, if you didn't get my e-mail I sent you, I informed you that I got saturday off, as for a meeting location, we need to set that up.
CreativeForce Posted July 27, 2005 Author Posted July 27, 2005 Also, if you didn't get my e-mail I sent you, I informed you that I got saturday off, as for a meeting location, we need to set that up. Very cool! I will e-mail you my phone number so we can figure out where to meet!
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