birdman Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 It's an interesting experience, to be sure. If someone is already timid about ferris wheels, I'd definitely not recommend it. It's also kinda weird riding closer to the center of the wheel for part of the time rather than the edge. I found it fun to do once, but given the choice I'd go with a regular ferris wheel since it's more relaxing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjf02536 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 As always, these videos bring a great big Smile to my face, and a happy feeling all over.... even on the worst of days ...... Awesome Video ... .That's what I call Holiday Cheer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazekiddd Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Why do I look bored in about every shot that I'm in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Great video! Can't wait to buy CE13 when it comes out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Yay an East Coast video! Great work Robb I'm really looking forward to Expedition 13! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milst1 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Great video, as usual, Robb! Cyclone was one of my very first "real" roller coasters and I still love it. It can be pretty rough (e.g. back seat), but has held up well considering its age. And the Wonder Wheel is amazing! Â I'm still sore at Joe Sitt/Thor Equities for forcing the closure of Astroland, but here's hoping the City's purchase of acreage from Greedy Joe and the new call for amusement development proposals ushers in a new Golden Era for Coney Island! Â FUN FACT! Did you know that the name "Coney Island" comes from the Dutch word for rabbit, "konijn"? NOW YOU DO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godwyn Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I totally forgot about Wendy's! I busted up laughing at that part. Â He never made it to one, did he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Most excellent video Robb. The Cyclone is still one of those credits that escapes me when I get to NY. Â Guy "Rrrrrrrrr! The elusive Cyclone." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemtfan Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I like how the Spook-o-Rama looks like something I can make in Roller Coaster Tycoon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roachman Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Awesome video! Although the Cyclone was rough, I'm so glad I got to ride it! Spook-o-rama was a lot of fun too! Classic dark ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshinmac Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 That day was amazing... The Cyclone was magnificent. I loved the Spook-O-Rama and Wonder Wheel as well. There were a ton of fun dark rides on the ECT. Â I honestly can't wait to see the DVD and just hope that 13 will prove to be a lucky number in this case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemtfan Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I honestly can't wait to see the DVD and just hope that 13 will prove to be a lucky number in this case. Â I highly doubt any bad luck will happen. Theme Park Review is very lucky...except at Fuji-Q Highland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnottsDisneyFarm Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Ha! I love Ferris wheels (especially Ferris wheels that swing back and forth) Â Nice, I would like to go to Coney Island sometime... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
printersdevil78 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Man, I really enjoyed that! I'm going to get to Coney Island someday, if only for Nathan's and the Cyclone. Â I forgot about Wendy's, as well. There's one right across the street from me at work. Maybe I'll stop in there one day and try to cash in my wristband! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryancrash Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Ah, home sweet home... Â Coney Island got an exciting new roller coaster this past season - Michael Jackson's Dragon Wagon kiddie coaster from Neverland! (Really!) With most kiddie coasters, you get to go around three or four times. With this one, you go around about twenty times - and you just wish the damn thing would stop already! (Oh... my knees... OUCH!) The coaster is definitely not intended to be ridden by anyone over three feet tall. Â And to anyone who ate at Wendy's - shame on ya! (A nice way to not experience Coney Island.) Coney Island = NATHAN'S HOT DOGS... and raw oysters on the shell, and soft shell crab sandwiches, and pistacchio soft serve cones... mmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 ^ The Wendy's bit comes from an inside joke during the Behemoth Trip part of that whole tour. Â At Lakemont they gave us wristbands where on the opposite side of it there was a coupon for a free Frosty. We were totally going to pull into the drive through...with the bus... and say "55 free Frosty's, please!" Â We never did end up claiming them! Â --Robb "I think most everyone ate at Nathan's..." Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted December 15, 2009 Author Share Posted December 15, 2009 The following video is from our first ever organized "group trip" in 2006 and there are just certain videos, like the PortAventura one I posted earlier, that I just feel really captures the spirit of what being on a TPR trip is like. Â This Blackpool Pleasure Beach video does just that... Â [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=blackpool_ksd1[/coastertube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 ^LOVE the England version of "Come On Eileen." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcoffeytime Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I like this video a lot! I too love the song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Thanks for reminding me just how freaking insane bling is...I Miss it  Great video as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pizza14 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I have to agree but this is one of the best TPR videos! What is the song called? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenshinmac Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 I just hope we can have some degree of the fun that the UK 2006 trip had next year. It was that video that convinced me I had to go on a TPR trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Austin Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 By far and away my favourite and most watched TPR video. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastered Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 ^LOVE the England version of "Come On Eileen." I think that song was the official song for the UK soccer team during the worldcup or eurocup some years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted December 15, 2009 Share Posted December 15, 2009 Awesome video! If this is what a TPR trip is all about, then I can't wait to go next August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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