Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Silverwood: Day 1. Bring it on! My camera ran out of battery, so this is the last photo I took of the day. After this, I rode Aftershock (literally, it was walkon), Corkscrew, Corkscrew, and some other stuff. When we were finished, we had a great dinner at Chili's. Great place, I only wish there was one near us.=( Thank's for reading! Can you believe it's only 140ft tall? These Panic Plunge ride-ops look bored; I'll brighten their day a little. Silverwood's 'Arrow corner'. They still haven't added Aftershock? I think I'll ride Panic Plunge, now that I'm more into drop tower rides. Heading on over to Silverwood to get some rides in before we leave. NOTED! Since this isn't a waterproof camera, I had to leave it in a locker. The waterpark's lazy river, Elkhorn Creek. Some of the speed slides. Then there's the Granite Grill, which is overloaded with napkin and condiments. The first thing you see after walking through Boulder Beach's gift shop (serves as the entrance because it's a free waterpark) is the playset. It's just to your left once you walk in. The Boulder Beach boulder. Corkscrew is only better than Wild Thing because it has slightly smoother brakes. Otherwise, it's more headbangy (even though my head exceeds the OTSRs), rougher, more forceful, and has 1 less inversion. However, for our first day, we'd be headed for Boulder Beach. After all, it was the hottest of the 2 days we'd spend here. Victorian themeing is what's in at Silverwood. As I learned last year, the carousel was originally constructed for knights to learn the speed and feel of horses. I then told the ride-op that gave me this fact that Aftershock came from Illinois before coming to Silverwood. Fact exchange>boring ride-op who doesn't smile. (coughcoughsixflagscouch) Silverwood has a heavily foliaged, but beautifully manicured entrance plaza. Beep! Admission granted. NOTED! We were in a long line to get to the park. NOTED! I've seen this somewhere before... The two (technically, 3) tallest towers at Silverwood. (No, Panic Plunge is only 140ft, it's just closer than Aftershock) Wow, all the way from Florida for Silverwood? I told you this place is pretty good! TT's progressively yellower train and a little bit of Corkscrew. Panic Plunge and Timber Terror. Intense, slightly-smoother-than-other-GIBs loopage. Illinois GIB: the Ride. Here we are! The price for gas was $2.97 for 1 gallon last time we were here. That was when it was over $3.20 in Washington! We pass yet another small waterpark. One of these brands is defunct... (This wettness was caused by the hotel sprinkler spraying on our cars) Ms. Cathy had to get her car to the local Isuzu (or what used to be) dealer because it was making an unusual noise. Plus, the fuel gauge was acting up. Apparently, this place had a 'warning, do not slip' sign from Carl's Jr./Hardees. Woke up early, got breakfast, and was quickly ready to go! I'll grab a chocolate milk and take a quick bathroom break before we arrive at our hotel. Indeed, we will... "We'll be at Silverwood soon enough!" Another small waterpark. ...After. Before.... We wake up to find that we could've had dinner at Pizza Hut/Wingsteet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 lol, I forgot about the Mt. Rushmore Coke machines. Great TR from a really neat area. Too bad you skipped the Flintstones park, though. No actual rides there (unless you count the kiddie train and Barney Rubble car go-kart), but lots of concrete statues of the Flintstones characters and their houses and businesses, a decent little theater show and... well, when we were there, it seemed like they really could use all the business they can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 4, 2010 Author Share Posted January 4, 2010 Cabela's Mini Update. Montana! Thank's for reading. Thank's for an awesome, fun experience, Cabela's! This should totally be 'TPR's official sporting good's store of awesomness'! I had to duck when I hit a target that released water! In fact, soon after I came, the whole place became very crowded! I tried my hand at the Cabela's shooting area. They have this totally awesome camoflauge chair with a foldable cover. What Burney Madoff uses to hide from angry taxpayers. I head right for the food court. These cheese curd things are AWESOME! We decide to go to Cabela's before hitting Silverwood. Nevada! (I quickly got into playing with fragments of Sun Chips I found that just happened to look like states) Interesting... Gravel Pit-Ness Monster. Bunnies! Hmm.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 That was great to read! Mount Rushmore is STILL on the "Things I want to do list" and I have never been to those parks either! Thanks for letting me view what I have to look forward to! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metrock Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Looks like you had fun at Silverwood! So I take it you didn't eat at the restaurant inside the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 Seriously, if your photos are so out of focus no one can tell what it is, it's a good idea to NOT post them. It's a waste of TPR's bandwith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted January 4, 2010 Share Posted January 4, 2010 No turnstile front gate photos or sewer lid photos? Lame. You're concentrating too much on the pokemon fetish enthuseasts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 Silverwood: Day 2. Rachael:"Peace!" Patrick:"I can only expect hell for the next 1:30." More photos soon to come. Thank's for reading! As you can see, they thought it was rough too. You can see mom and dad in the 1st row of the 2nd car. Kinda hard to get feet outside the train, don't you think? Another one, implying that your head will be cut off by Silverwood employees if you stand up. One of the easy to be misinterpreted signs at Silverwood. Both Tremors and Timber Terror have this weird covering thing over their queue. Tremors is a top rated coaster, but it's very tempermental. It's been pretty rough every time I've ridden it. Now for Tremors, the park's signature CCI woodie. Aftershock is visable from almost everywhere in the park. Dad managed to collect a ball while we were playing the boat war game. Mom and Ms. Cathy were really taking this game seriously! Here's the little vehicle we'd be using. We totally got into this war ship shooting little rubber balls and water at people and people being able to shoot balls back game! Arrow out-of-corkscrew shot. Acceptable amount of wettness, but VERY cold today! We're all ready to get wet! Or are we? Mom took some pictures while we were in line for Silverwood's popular rapid's ride. I thought it was just ok. I've never ridden one of these Huss U.F.O. things before. Silverwood has done a decent job at placing the scrambler inside of Corkscrew's final turnaround. "This Corkscrew is only good in the front. Wild Thing is better in the back." They even have the updated Pepsi logo on the Silverwood cups! Arrow train, anybody? There's a LOT of unused space in Corkscrew's lot. Note the growth on the track.... and the unusually long line for Corkscrew(ed). First ever huggging-support shot I've ever had taken. Classic-ish behind corkscrew shot #2. Classic-ish behind corkscrew shot #1. Simultaneous Arrow/Chance operation shot! Typical Chance (Chance, right?) Gambler, except it's called Trabant. "This isn't a Tilt-A-Hurl, as people would say. It's less nauseating than the typical, but more intense!" Ready to ride! (this T-A-W has a lot of intense spinning, you can't miss it when you come to Silverwood) I totally would've gone for that dunk tank yesterday, but it's too cold today. Yes.... My very first ever Tilt-A-Whirl! I remember it like it was yesterday... Winner every time. Really? I don't think so. "Come on everybody.... play the game that allows you to waste money, get a prize, AND test your strength!" Remember these? (If not, check out Coaster Expedition 3 and look at the 'floating' car thing on Silverwood's video) Hmm.... Where do we go? We did the train last year, and I'd certainly reccommend it to anybody who visits Silverwood! Just make sure you have your wallet with you, you'll see why... "Live"....... Dad found this sign laying on the ground in the parking lot. Panic Plunge was operating today. I think I'll ride it 6 more times! (spoiler alert) Silverwood's parking lot has a nice view. There were already people waiting for Aftershock. Better than the first entrance photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Now for Tremors, the park's signature GCI woodie. Six Flags Enthuseast Are you sure about that,lol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 ^I knew I'd forget that! Silverwood: Day 2 part 2. "They THINK they're out of the clear, but they aren't..... 25 cents does SO much these days..." Part 3 coming soon. Thank's for reading! Unacceptable amount of dryness, especially in the back. Hungry....Must...eat!....(and no, I didn't actually eat it) Popcorn! Hmm.... The South Park Gang is up here from Colorado to be featured on TPR! Patrick approved drop tower. Want proof? I got about 8 credits on this thing while I was there! This is Fred. Fred is the ARM/Larson catchcar that pulls the main ride vehicle to the top. Fred is the reason that Panic Plunge has airtime. It looks a little like an S&S tower, but with a lot less pneumatic cylindar crap in the middle. Instead of a complicated pneumatic system like on the Turbo Drop, or a very coplicated cable system like on Intamin towers, ARM/Larsen towers use a simpler winch system. It's a mildly fast descent; it takes about 3.3 seconds (I timed it on my trusty watch) Panic Plunge has the 'weird colored' mesh stuff, like Maliboomer except it looks like a target from the top. Yes, it's only 140ft tall. Silverwood's classic Skydiver. This thing is awesome! This is our next destination. This coaster has a LOT of airtime on the front bunny hills. Mmm..... Ice Cream.... I will ask what an Itakadoozie is, as Dan asked what a Cheese Curd was @ Indiana Beach. (notice that I have the CE1 DVD?) It seems they've also added Aftershock to the cups, as well. And the 'classic SFMM Deja vu page two tower' shot, like this. And close ups, like this. You can also get nice shots like this... Far left:"Is that the Hoffman chick?" Middle left:"Interesting situation..." Middle right:"Look at my dirty socks!" Far right:"I'm all denim; denim shirt, denim jeans...." (Unlike the other GIBs, Aftershock's ride plaza is behind the towers, instead of in front of the cobra roll. This allows you to get great shots of the train ascending, like this one. Insert your own captions, if you please!) Aftershock sign. "This is my 2nd GIB this year, both of them being original SF Deja vus'!" Gotta give a shout out to.... oh crap..... what's his name? umm..... ride op carrying all the drinks from RC Pro. Had a nice conversation with him about all the idiots who think this ride's made by Arrow. The exit path really allows you to get some nice shots of the inversions. I'd totally stand here and wait for the train to pass by. Oww.... my head.... Note the big bars just to the side of the restraints that keep your hands from touching the track. Robb Alvey pointing to V2 @ SFGAm in 2001 FAIL! (sorry for the blurriness, mods) And then comes flying through! It does get pulled very quickly out of the station... This ride certainly could use a single rider line, sorta like what Deja @ SFMM had for a while. That catchcar has a LOT of wires and crap on it! Note the orange seatbelt on 6B. Those were added by Silverwood, although I have no idea why. I wonder what that tank does.... powers e-brakes? Nerdy loop shot! "I'll be experiencing about this much force in less than 10 minutes!" (amazingly, Aftershock was pretty much walk on when we rode it both times) One other thing it keeps is the annyingly complex and unreliable cable catchcar lift system, infamous for causing a lot of problems. Thus the Vekoma GIB became very unpopular. As it was placed on a flat surface to begin with, it also has its original supports. It still retains its original coloring, and the trains still look the same (unlike the ones on Deja @ SFMM). For those of you who don't know, Aftershock is the Deja vu from Six Flags Great America. Somehow, in the transfer, it became much smoother. So we finally make it to the Aftershock part of the update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Gotta give a shout out to.... oh crap..... what's his name? umm..... ride op carrying all the drinks from RC Pro. Had a nice conversation with him about all the idiots who think this ride's made by Arrow. I believe that's Brandon (since I'm such a good stalker). Pretty cool trip report, and doesn't SFMM have those same exact orange seat belts on its Deja? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 ^Thanks, I knew it started with a B. And I don't remember if Deja vu @ SFMM had them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atem122 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 ^It does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 12, 2010 Author Share Posted January 12, 2010 ^Ok then, I guess I just didn't notice. I remember when Aftershock was Deja vu @ SFGAm that it didn't have them (I find it amazing that I can remember that detail from 2005, but I can't remember it from earlier this year). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bp/19 Posted January 12, 2010 Share Posted January 12, 2010 Great TR, I love natural landscapes and when TRs include the road trip. Also love all the pics of Aftershock. I spent so much time spent around that ride when it was at Great America i'm really glad to see it operating again. BTW it did have the orange seatbelts at SFGAm, the original train design didnt feature them but extra belts were added to all of them before they opened. They also added extra bars on the side and in the middle of the restraints to keep people from reaching up and touching the limit switches on the track. Original design Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Awesome TR. Silverwood is for sure a to-do for me this year. Hopefully during March break if all works out. When did the drop tower change name to "Panic Plunge" and it's colour scheme? I have a Silverwood brochure from last year (picked up at my hotel in Seattle). Did it change it's name or have I just been living under a rock? I know the side bars were added to stop people from touching the track, but the "chinrest" at the front? If that's actually what it is for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 (edited) ^^I know the bars were added to keep people from touching the track (if they weren't there, my hands could probably touch it!), but I'm pretty sure I don't remember the orange lap seatbelts. Anyone with a photo of the Deja vu trains, please post it here. ^By what I know of, it's been like that since it opened in 2006. And I was actually able to check out the 'chinrest' on the one @ SFMM. Kinda weird, but I certainly wouldn't put my chin on it during the ride, my poor jaw would never stop hurting. Edited October 29, 2010 by Six Flags Enthuseast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Here they are at SFGAm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 ^Ok, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Maybe not a chinrest but perhaps just to prevent people from trying to wiggle out through the middle? Guess it could serve as a chinrest too if you're short enough (pretty sure I am). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 ^I was short enough to use the 'chinrest' on the one @ SFMM. Silverwood; Day 2 Part...4? Yeah, 4. Goodbye Silverwood! Thank's for reading! "Silverwood was fun!" We didn't get a chance to go to this place, but next time.... Silverwood keeps Corkscrew(ed)s field very clean and grassy! Smoother brakes than Wild Thing... But they're still not that smooth! Wish there was an extra loop there.... Only because 70% of Idaho's population is above the age of 65! Hmm..... This is what it feels like to be sitting in the 2nd row of any Arrow car on any Arrow train. Our very red but not so comfortable Arrow chariot awaits us! A 'later in the day' shot of the Corkscrew(ed) sign. All I get is this creepy dolphin that will give me nightmares? Rachael and I played this midway game... These things are very shakey, so I wouldn't recommend riding them if you have serious back problem/arthritis. Next is Roaring Creek, the parks popular Arrow log flume ride. The one that I just splahed people with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinciDAWGS12 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Interesting how you didn't give much attention to the woodies. When I went here last year, I thought they were what really made this a great park. But anyway nice pictures and it looked like you had fun! PS: Pat Benetar does rock!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 16, 2010 Author Share Posted January 16, 2010 ^Yes, the woodies are a big part of Silverwood. I guess I just didn't get too many photos of them. And yes, I agree, Pat Benatar does rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy_Behemoth_Lady_Jess Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Those bumper cars (if I can even call them that) look really ghetto and unsafe. How are Silverwood's woodies anyways? Silverwood used to be quite well known for them before Aftershock moved in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 ^ Tremors is number 15 and Timber Terror is 27 on Mitch Hawker's poll. So take that for what it's worth. I thoroughly enjoyed them when I was there in 2008. I believe Deja Vu at SFMM had those orange seat belts also in 2006 when I was at SFMM, so they've been there for at least that long...most likely longer. Also, those orange seat belts on Aftershock were there on opening day in 2008. Anyway, GREAT photos! Glad to see my Aftershock is still running strong! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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