WillMontu Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I don't tend to post PTR's much these days, unless it's something new or something that hasn't been covered already. Two weekends ago, I got to experience the Florida State Fair for the first time. It is quite an experience, with six Ferris wheels (yes, six), four credits (five if you're Big Mike), and a ton of Elvis impersonators. In addition to the coasters and Elvises, there are a ton of flat rides, some duplicates (as multiple companies provide the rides). Along with the traditional rides like the Zipper and Tilt-a-Whirl, there was also a Star Flyer, a drop tower, and a log flume. The coasters included a Pinfari RC48 (a little bit like Megablitz at Coney Beach, and was actually relocated from Morey's Piers) painted in a Gators color scheme, a Zyklon (non looping), a standard spinning mouse, and a Wacky Worm. There was also a Dragon Wagon, but it was powered. In addition to pictures, I also took some videos. TPRTV/CoasterTube probably still has some glitches, so keep that in mind if the videos don't load. [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=RC48_0001_mwj7[/coastertube] Pinfari RC48 POV [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Zyklon_0001_75a4[/coastertube] Zyklon POV [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=FSF_HauntedMansion_0001_g99n[/coastertube] "Haunted Mansion" was the better of the trailer dark rides, but that's not saying much [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Zipper_v4tg[/coastertube] Zipper onride I also posted a ton of photos in my webspace at http://www.extremerct.com/Gallery/thumbnails.php?album=73 And I finish this off with Chocolate Dipt Bacon These images do not do the panoramas justice. I have higher resolution versions of these and it's just like a Where's Wally/Waldo book. I can post them if there is interest Starflyer and Log flume Pan from Ferris wheel 180 degree pan from the Skyride They must be real. The sign says so, right? Busch Gardens is visible from the fair. Part of Gwazi, SheiKra, Montu, and Kumba are visible Ferris Wheel shot Gators good, Pinfari bad The crowds really picked up during the day This was insane. There are two women standing in the center of the sphere, and there are two motorcyclists zooming around in there too. Think of the stunt from the Simpsons movie That's gotta hurt The circus show The Elvis show (there were several people competing to be the best impersonator. There are more pictures posted on my site) A cub in the bear show, The bear show The Shark show It's Bench - The Ride! I haven't figured this one out. Are you supposed to hit Obama to win a prize? The dunk-tank is another traditional fairground attractrion The Starflyer, included with the all-day wristband. One of the trailer mounted "dark" rides. The powered Dragon Wagon duels with the Wacky Worm Just like RCT I guess if you soil yourself or ride the Pinfari rides one too many times Yuck! Is "Momma" a well known food critic? The fair had a lot of different types of food. This one, probably I wonder if any of these are actually real The drop tower (actually a shot tower) Cha-ching! Tear it down? First credit, the spinning mouse These crowds were nothing compared to later in the day Hard Rock Park's new theming? What are "club colors"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Even though the rides aren't the best in the world and it has a fairly disgusting combination of fried food, you just cannot get that atmosphere anywhere else. It is kind of novel and kind of fun yet kind of dirty and painful. If I had to pick between the Pinfari or the B&M's off in the distance, I would get my credits and run! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Deep Fried Pepsi? Um...how does that work?? Thanks for the TR. Fairs aren't really my thing, but that looked like a good one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Yeah how do they deep fry Pepsi? Wouldn't it just be grease and Pepsi mixed? How ever they do it, I want some! Looks like an awesome fair, our fairs in Indiana consist of Like three carnival rides, corn, pigs, monster trucks, Carnies that are doing drugs and their cousin is there wife, and more corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm pretty sure the Deep Fried Pepsi was really just Fried Dough with Pepsi instead of liquid in the dough. Someone reported on it before...simply terrible stuff! Thanks for the report. We were considering going, but I couldn't justify the drive for a terrible terrible credit (especially since I already have it from Morey's!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Awesome photos! I wish Pennsylvania had a state fair. I think the most we have is a stupid farm show or something like that. Whatever it is, it sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cedarpointfangirl Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'm pretty sure the Deep Fried Pepsi was really just Fried Dough with Pepsi instead of liquid in the dough. Someone reported on it before...simply terrible stuff! Yeah, imagine putting some stale doughnut holes in a cup and dumping pepsi syrup on them. Bleck! I had the Fried Coke version at the Texas State Fair. The only good part of it was the whip cream Good TR! Chocolate Dipt Bacon?? Ick!! I think that if they fried poo and dipped it in white chocolate some numskull would buy it!! Ha Ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I would have been passing by on I-4 going to Tampa at the same time you posted some of those photos. I still want to try Deep-Fried Oreos, but Deep-Fried Pepsi just sounds wrong. (Hell, I don't even like cola in its "natural" form!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rct3Mike Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Wow, I went to the South Florida Fair and it was basically the same thing. Same spinning mouse, same disgusting food, same wacky worm, and same I just relived the pain watching the POV. There were some differences though, like no chairswing tower and not as many darkrides, and no Big Ben... although there was a drop tower. A few other rides weren't there either. It was exciting to see Montu in the distance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnus12 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Nice photos! I remember RC-48 when it was at Morey's at well. It was ok, but I think it makes for a much better carnival coaster. I actually think it's the largest traveling coaster in the US right now. What were the big flatrides at the fair besides Star Flyer and Freak Out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Volcano Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Cool update. I didn't get to go this year, but I drove by it a lot going to classes. The starflyer must be new this year, I dont know how that would considering they're already scary enough when they're permanent built. Did they have the top scan this year? I couldn't tell. That is always fun to ride at least. -Justin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nay Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Nice TR! I love deep fried food, but I think I'd draw the line at the fried pickles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The rides seem better than the L.A county fair, well the coasters at least, but those animals did not look happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozart67 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Will, I think "no club colors" refers to no open gang insignia, such as red or blue bandanas tied around an arm or a leg (that's Bloods and Crips, respectively, I believe..not sure). It could also entail motorcycle clubs as well, their colors being represented on the backs of their denim or leather jackets (Satan's Slaves, Bandidos, Warlocks, Red and White, etc.) Deep Fried Pepsi...blech..I mean it's Pepsi, so it was bad to begin with... If it was Deep Fried Vault, though, NOW we're talking Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Funny...I've been to Florida twice and never realized how flat it really is. State/county fairs are fun despite some of the strange food and people you find there. But that's the fun of going! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krouvi Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great pics . The fried "food" is stunning and I can't figure out what is "fried pepsi" ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great pics & videos. Was that the same RC-48 that was at Morey's Piers a few years back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BJS1981 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Great pics . The fried "food" is stunning and I can't figure out what is "fried pepsi" ??? I've had "fried coke" basically, it's funnel cake minus the powdered sugar, soaked in coke / pepsi with whipped cream on top served in a cup. it is different, I tell ya that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 The fried food sure gets more inventive every year, eh? A cool report and the panaramas added a great touch. And just down the street from BGA? Nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Awesome photos! I wish Pennsylvania had a state fair. I think the most we have is a stupid farm show or something like that. Whatever it is, it sucks. I'm not sure, but a few years ago I do remember seeing an advertisment for a State Fair that was held on the Pa. Farm Show Complex. This was in June, so it wasn't the Farm Show. Great TR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelhomez Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 BLURP! I've made a pizza watching Zipper!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robaroo723 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Awesome photos! I wish Pennsylvania had a state fair. I think the most we have is a stupid farm show or something like that. Whatever it is, it sucks. Pennsylvania does have a state fair. It's held at the Philadelphia Park Race Track in Bensalem, PA (outside of Philadelphia, obviously). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shellemonster Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Very cool. That's my home so this report means quite a bit to me since I haven't been there for a while. I went to high school right near the fair grounds. I guess Taylor Swift wasn't enough to lure you into the amphitheater? What a shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 That midway looks ugly. I would rather go over to Busch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterfan420 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 That looks like just how I remembered it a few years ago, if not better. I think that alot or most of those ride are coming to Miami, Florida next for the Youth Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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