operative_me Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 I'm kinda on the fence about visiting this place. Can you buy a ticket just to Blue Streak? Visiting Kennywood and Waldameer on this trip, so is there anything else really worthwhile that I can't get at one of those two parks? I think you can, but an all day ride wristband is only $10 so it may be worth just getting that. Blue Streak is fun, but you'll definitely want to ride the Tumble Bug. 1 of only 2 left operating in the world and it is much more intense and fun than the one at Kennywood. Maybe check out Devil's Den too for it's weirdness. And as others have stated, watch where you walk because there is broken pavement everywhere. Try to think of it as an added attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 30, 2018 Share Posted June 30, 2018 We bought the wristband out of sympathy when we went even though we didn’t get our money’s worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The wristband is $10 and completely worth it. I would buy it to ride just Blue Streak but Tumble Bug, Devils Den, and the carousel are also can’t miss rides. Their other flats are good too especially if you love classics. Their Tilt-a-Wirl and Flyer go way back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 One ride on Blue Streak is worth it alone! Those water slides are something else... it's been years since I spent that much time on water slides. Old school, not computer generated. Basically, really good stuff you won't find at corporate parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Cool, yeah I'll just get the wristband then. Four good rides is worth a Hamilton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamedturtle Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Shout out for the bumper cars too! There's nothing special about them, other than you can reride over and over. But it helped us get our $10's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Let's not forget about Witches Stew...a very rare and unique flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Just watched a video of Witches Stew. That may be too spinny for me. I'll have to see it in person I think. Cool to see such an outpouring of positivity for this park though. I honestly didn't expect it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 Let's not forget about Witches Stew...a very rare and unique flat. I totally did, whoops! Thanks for bringing back that memory. Conneaut does have a very modest selection of must-rides--I too would say they're Blue Streak, Devil's Den, Tumble Bug, and the carousel. Oh yeah, and that rare spinning ride that's themed to, like, old ladies and soup, I think? I find their other rides to be classic but generic. That said, the park can be a surprisingly compelling place to spend some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The Blue Streak is one of the last remaining coasters in the world where you can get true air time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted July 1, 2018 Share Posted July 1, 2018 The Blue Streak is one of the last remaining coasters in the world where you can get true air time I don't know man. I rode El Toro twice today. It that air is a lie then I don't want to know the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 The Blue Streak is one of the last remaining coasters in the world where you can get true air time I don't know man. I rode El Toro twice today. It that air is a lie then I don't want to know the truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I was a little disappointed about the added seatbelts. That said, I've read positive comments from after they were added, and I've found that seatbelts don't necessarily dampen buzz bar airtime; they just change how you're thrown. Then again, I was also disappointed about the permanent use of the NAD trains, which I'm generally all for. I support all classic trains, but damn those Vettel trains that they can't use anymore are good-lookin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 The Blue Streak is one of the last remaining coasters in the world where you can get true air time I don't know man. I rode El Toro twice today. It that air is a lie then I don't want to know the truth. El Toro definitely has strong air time, and is fun... I'm just a little more fond of the old stuff. Where you aren't stapled to a seat. Both good, just a preference. I usually refer to the more stapled stuff as "uplift forces," as the parks do. It's all fun at the end of the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael S Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I was a little disappointed about the added seatbelts. That said, I've read positive comments from after they were added, and I've found that seatbelts don't necessarily dampen buzz bar airtime; they just change how you're thrown. My understanding is the park was sent a letter from the state "strongly recommending" adding seatbelts after the Idlewild Rollo Coaster incident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just watched a video of Witches Stew. That may be too spinny for me. I'll have to see it in person I think. Cool to see such an outpouring of positivity for this park though. I honestly didn't expect it. The only time that I rode it, they had to clean puke out of the car from the person riding before me, if that's any indication. It's kind of like a Tilt-A-Whirl on steroids. One other thing to note and I am not sure if this was just on the day that we visited, but due to low crowds, they were running super long ride cycles. I swear that I was on Witches Stew and their Wipe-Out ride for a good 10 minutes and at least 15 minutes on the Paratrooper. It was to the point where I thought that the ride op was going to just walk away and leave us there all day...and he was also operating the flyers right next to it and giving that a long cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael S Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 They tend to run the rides on a good cycle, but there is one op that runs them much longer. Here are pictures from last weekend (not mine): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldHag Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 ^ Wow. That is really crazy to see that many people at Conneaut again this year. When I visited last year, there was a constant line of about 25-30 people for the Blue Streak, which totally blew my mind as I was always used to simply walking up the empty ramp and being the next one to ride. Heck, when I visited in 2014, the park was so quiet I could literally hear my own footsteps. I guess the waterslides and lazy river have really helped bring people back to Conneaut. Now if they can just turn a profit, maybe we'll get that long-awaited asphalt renovation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Just watched a video of Witches Stew. That may be too spinny for me. I'll have to see it in person I think. Cool to see such an outpouring of positivity for this park though. I honestly didn't expect it. The only time that I rode it, they had to clean puke out of the car from the person riding before me, if that's any indication. It's kind of like a Tilt-A-Whirl on steroids. Ewww... sorry to hear that. I really like those old "Tempest" rides. It's very simple, and free spinning. So you can get almost no spin to crazy spin. I love the Witche's Stew theme, but man does it need a good in-depth rehab. That goes without saying, as most of Conneaut does. I hope they are able to do that some day. Those rides are awesome and would look much better in great shape. I'm thinking of the way Bay Beach in Green Bay takes care of their old/classic stuff: it all looks like brand new! With all the attention Conneaut has been getting, I can totally see all that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted July 2, 2018 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Wow - that's really great to see that many people at the park! I also hope that more people go so that they can boost some profits and maybe do some rehab to the rides and walkways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldHag Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 This was the line for wristbands upon my arrival at Conneaut Lake today at noon. After years of vacant midways, it’s nice to see signs of life again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Wow I never thought I'd see a line at Conneaut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 ^So happy to see this! I’m hoping to hit the ACE/WNYCC event at the park next month, it’s usually fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted July 8, 2018 Share Posted July 8, 2018 Today is $5 Second Sunday. The dry park is $5 and the water park is $10 as normal (unless you have the GroupOn). They were slammed Friday with normal pricing so I assumed today would be busy but it looks like it’s actually too busy. I hope they are handling the crowds ok. Some pictures from a fan site below (original source unknown). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastercowboy Posted July 9, 2018 Share Posted July 9, 2018 Wow! It is great to see so many people there! Hopefully this season can be the start of bringing the park back to it's former self, or even better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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