thomas2 Posted June 28, 2010 Posted June 28, 2010 (edited) Hello TPR! Last week i deceided it was time for another trip to Nagashima Spa Land, home to of course Steel Dragon 2000, the coaster that crushes MF both in height, speed and lenght (*prepares for CP fanboy attacks*). Since it was a weekday it was so deserted at the park that you could go on any attraction without having to wait a single bit. All coasters ran with 1 train but that was more than enough since they couldn't even fill the train up. Only downside was Shuttle Loop where the operators waited for atleast half a train of passengers before they would launch the ride. That took 10 min. which was the longest wait of the day. Steel Dragon 2000 is still the same as the other times I rode it. It's still very tall, fast and long, and the trains still ruin the experience quite alot. Who was it that said SD2k is kind of like the worlds largest mine train coaster? That person is in a sense right. I still can't believe how many missed opportunities this coaster has. But regardless of that it's still a VERY fun ride that ranks 3rd on my list after Silver Star and Expedition Geforce. And it's especially fun if there's no waiting time for it Anyway, on to the pictures! The side entrance to the park where the busses and taxis from the trainstation stop. As you can see it's VERY crowded! First ride of the day was Shuttle Loop since it's on the path to SD2k. This coaster is so simple yet so amazing, and also kind of scary as the train travelled quite slowly through the loop because it was never full. With only a lap bar to hold you from falling a gruesome death... The entrance to the holy grail in lift hill coasters. The sign is kinda cheesy but I like the pointed arch/gothic influence. Obligatory shot of the huge queue. I would never go to a themepark on a day this would be full. That's just insane! Luckily this was how the queue looked liked all day. There's noone queuing except me! I didn't have the chance to ride SD2k by myself but I didn't have a single ride with a full train either. Low season FTW! The station for all you station enthusiasts (are there even people like that?) Again, gothic influences in the station building. I thought it was a succes. The gigantic lift hill of SD2k is still the tallest in the world, and the only one in the world with 2 chains! The first drop is insanely fun. Not very intense but just really, really fun. It brings an instant smile to your face. Train full of happy riders. This is the most full I've seen the train be all day, and they were running 1 train on a 4min. course. Have I mentioned how awesome that day was? The second hill is still bigger than most coasters and has some fun airtime in the front seat. Someone give me tissues right now. The 'noodley bits' are fun but you get attacked by wind constantly. It's hard to keep your eyes open! Alone in the backseat with 11 empty rows in front of me. Awesomness for sure. I had the feeling the ride was a bit more shaky this day though. Could it be because there was less weight in the train? Last time I was here they filled 5 cars with people and there were sandbags in another one. The way back is just an endless row of hills. Not really inspirational but it's fun and gives some nice airtime. Oh and of course 2 tunnels, which felt like ovens. There was so much heath trapped in there! I really like this photo for some reason, so I'm posting it (original eh). In case you forgot what this ride is called This is the new main gate they were building when I was at the park earlier. I think it looks very good. This is the most evil water ride ever. All Japanese were riding this with a poncho but like a real enthusiast I boarded without one. The operator let me ride by myself and while I was going up there were actually Japanese gathering around the water area because they were so surprised to see someone ride without poncho. I got alot of applause after getting a wall of water on me. It was so funny but I was completely soaked to the point where litterally everything was wet. Thankfully it was a warm day but it still took several hours to dry up completely. I rode the ferris wheel to get dry. It's so big but I like riding it because it offers some very nice views. And of course there was airconditioning in each car! White Cyclone train leaving with exactly 1 guy in the front row on the right. One of the most beautifull, if not THE most beautifull wooden coaster in the world! Piece of crap. The corkscrews were so god damn painfull. I only ride this once if I'm in the park and there's no line. I don't think I can handle two rides on a single day! Steel Dragon doing it's thing, being humongous. Noodle bits BEHIND GLASS!! I kind of like this ride except that it's very jerky (not the fall itself but all the other stuff). Just look at this evil torture machine being all pretty. Ugh. The ultra twister is an interesting ride but the transition of forward to backward is so jerky and painfull. Surprisingly the ride itself is smooth, and the vertical lift hill is fun haha. I finally got this credit because I litterally rode every other ride in the park (except the kiddie flat rides of course). I was all by myself in the last car and it was soo embarrasing to see the children waiting in the line stare at me, obviously thinking what a white grown-up was doing in this coaster... When this ride is over there's a voice that says 'make sure you try all three towers'. Only one was open all day =[ Yummy This park is right at the sea! Only downside is that SD2k closes during high winds, which are of course more frequent at seas. White Cyclone being all pretty and shiny. Entrance to White Cyclone. I like this station alot too! Enormous queue again. When does this ever fill up?!? Luckily there's absolutely noone in sight! We see you lazy trains. Just for the record: If you didn't know already, this is made of wood Wow they managed to almost get a train full. How did that happen?! This pretty much sums the ride up. Edited June 29, 2010 by wrebbit
tanthonyam Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Great way to enjoy the park without any crowds! I noticed also , that this might be the only park to have a regular frisbee and a giant frisbee.
davisal771 Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 I never knew how huge those support structures are! I knew they were big, earthquakes and all, but not THAT big. Those are simply amazing!
chadster Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 I have to say this is the first time I've paid much attention to this park (outside of TV specials) and I have to say it very much impresses me. I agree with you, White Cyclone is a picture perfect coaster and looks like a hellofa ride. I think all Steve Okamoto coasters (Steel Dragon 2k) look like giant mine coasters and could use a different train, but they sure are fun! Thanks for the photos. doubt I'll eve get to make a trip to Japan, so I will ride vicariously through your post(s) on the park!
thrillrider Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Wow!!! That is probaly the best looking coaster I have ever seen.
Solid Gold Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Wow what a cool park! I especially love the pictures of Magnum, Corkscrew, Mean Streak, Snake River Falls, Power Tower, and MaxAir. Wait, where did you go again?
tiger01 Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 ^ Great TR I love Steel Dragon and the massive pile of wood!
Electerik Posted June 29, 2010 Posted June 29, 2010 Steel Dragon 2000, the coaster that crushes MF both in height, speed and lenght (*prepares for CP fanboy attacks*). Well, I'm not a CP fanboy, but I think the phrase you were looking for there was "slightly edges out." Thanks for the TR!
thomas2 Posted June 29, 2010 Author Posted June 29, 2010 Steel Dragon 2000, the coaster that crushes MF both in height, speed and lenght (*prepares for CP fanboy attacks*). Well, I'm not a CP fanboy, but I think the phrase you were looking for there was "slightly edges out." Thanks for the TR! Haha I know but I was going for the maximum effect Thanks everyone for your replies.
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