robbalvey Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) And now we present to you a trifecta of credit whoring! The official "Theme Park Review 2010 UK Trip Credit Whore Day!" Credit Whore day includes the following parks: - Camelot Theme Park - New Pleasureland Southport - Gulliver's World feature the "Voyage of Kiddie Woodies" - The Antelope! This Credit whore day was quite the amazing jam-packed day of being total whores! We rode: - A relocated Schwarzkopf from Japan that didn't quite seem to make the transition as smooth as it should have - A Gasoline Powered coaster (yes, you read that correctly!) - Several carnival rides with "Shirtless Guy" - A walk-through attraction that could scare the bejesus out of Marlyn Manson - And the capper of the day - "The Voyage of Kiddie Coasters" - The Antelope! The Credit Whore Day report has about 100 photos and includes LOADS of videos, including a video of The Antelope that you DO NOT want to miss! All the fun starts here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=256&linkid=9287 Enjoy! --Robb Edited July 19, 2010 by robbalvey
cfc Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 Everytime I look at these UK updates, and the Europe stuff that's being posted, I regret more and more not being able to make it this year. (The water park ERT looked especially great.) Well, Mid-America awaits!
StealthFan Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 Antelope gave me a serious beating! I don't think anyone even came close to guessing how awesome it would be, I certianaly didn't think it would be that good! Also for beating Knightmare gave me some serious beating in the ride I had, the 3 point seat belt was interesting to say the least. -Craig
cfc Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 (edited) Just out of curiousity, is the Wild Cat in the update a different coaster from what used to be there in 2006? I recall another "Wild Cat" being out of commission during the 2006 trip, which was probably just as well as that thing looked like it was going to fall apart any second. RCDB lists the original "Wild Cat" as gone (and shows a picture of empty footers), but the one in the update looks like the same ride with a different entrance. Edited July 19, 2010 by cfc
larrygator Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 ^I was wondering the same thing about the Wildcat. thanks for the updates Robb.
robbalvey Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 I was told by the park owners that it is the same Wildcat that operated there before.
cfc Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 ^Thanks, Robb--glad to see that everybody got to get that somewhat elusive credit.
dandaman Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 So, if the Carousel of Evolution breaks down, are you stuck 67 million years ago forever? [/reference]
LcHg5265 Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 I <3 Antelope. The only way to make it better would be to combine it with The Ultimate at Lightwater Valley giving you: The Ultelope!
freekeee Posted July 19, 2010 Posted July 19, 2010 ^ no bones would be left unbroken. but it would be amazing!
robbalvey Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 Now it's time for TPR to visit one of the best parks in the UK, if not the world... Blackpool Pleasure Beach!!! Update: http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=30&linkid=9380 This update includes: - Steeplechase! - Wait, do you need MORE than Steeplechase? - Grand National ERT! - Lots of Blackpool Photos! - I LOVE BEAVER!!! Enjoy the update! --Robb ps. Don't forget to EMAIL DAN when you see the link!
StealthFan Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 There are many things that can be said about this day but I will mention a few! -Best ride of Flying Machine EVER! -BEAVER! -Best Pizza Hut pizza of cheesy awesomeness ever! -More BEAVER! -Double teaming with Robb on Wild Mouse. -Valhalla, enough said really! -And finally BEAVER! -Craig
SharkTums Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 ^You forgot the most insane drop ride...which happened to be a children's drop ride but had better air time than any S&S Space Shot!
StealthFan Posted July 22, 2010 Posted July 22, 2010 ^True! Me and you freaking out and KT going "Its not scary!" -Craig
robbalvey Posted July 28, 2010 Posted July 28, 2010 Theme Park Review's UK Trip visits THREE PARKS in ONE DAY!!! - Lightwater Valley - Flamingo Land - Pleasure Island! Click here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=138&linkid=9415 Why are these people so happy about riding a Boomerang? Click the image to read the update! This update includes: - Surviors of The Ultimate! - A full POV of Flamingo Land's Mumbo Jumbo! - A SURPRISE BONUS Park! Enjoy! --Robb
packfanlv Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 I just checked Flamingoland's website and they have all of the video that they shot of us riding up for the world to see!!! http://www.flamingoland.co.uk/park/rides/149-mumbojumbo.html
StealthFan Posted July 29, 2010 Posted July 29, 2010 I remember thinkning that Mumbo Jumbo was gonna kill me and be awful, but it proved me seriousally wrong! Mumbo Jumbo was easily the biggest surprise of the trip of me ride wise! -Craig
jamesdillaman Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 ^ I haven't been to Europe, but Steel Hawg was surprisingly fun! It's one of my favorite small steel coasters, so I can understand where everyone's coming from.
robbalvey Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 ^ I haven't been to Europe, but Steel Hawg was surprisingly fun! It's one of my favorite small steel coasters, so I can understand where everyone's coming from. Are Steel Hawg and Mumbo Jumbo basically the same? The rides are so TWISTY that it's hard to tell by looking at pictures, but they seem to appear to be the same.
PKI Jizzman Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 I think Mumbo Jumbo is steeper? Not sure if you'll be able to tell! I loved the hell outa Steel Hawg. The downward heartline roll was absolutely nuts!
ginzo Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 Are Steel Hawg and Mumbo Jumbo basically the same? The rides are so TWISTY that it's hard to tell by looking at pictures, but they seem to appear to be the same. Yeah, they seemed about the same to me.
robbalvey Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 I think Mumbo Jumbo is steeper? that's what I was thinking, like, if at all, like 1 degree steeper, but other than that, is the layout identical?
PKI Jizzman Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 Yup, RCDB says Mumbo is 1* steeper, and a few feet taller, actually. But they're both El Loco models with the same layout. -Crazy fast lift and turn around -Drop -Airtime turn around into the brakes -Reverse banked turn -Hang upside-down and half loop -Turn around and insane heartline roll. Just look out for Steel Hawg's gravel pit below the downward heartline roll. Looks like you're going to eat a bunch of rocks!
jamesdillaman Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 I was just amazed at how smooth it was, as the layout just looks painful, but it's super fun. The outward-banking corner is my favorite WTF moment on it!
larrygator Posted July 31, 2010 Posted July 31, 2010 Was Evolutiion removed from Flamingoland? I don't see it on their website's ride list.
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