Meteornotes 0 Posted November 22, 2010 Share Posted November 22, 2010 The park did not seem as well run as it was in the past. A fair number of closed attractions, and the whole place just didn't seem quite as nice. The tacos still ruled, though. dt Link to post Share on other sites
beatle11 0 Posted November 23, 2010 Share Posted November 23, 2010 tight fit Well the tighter the better! Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted December 7, 2010 Author Share Posted December 7, 2010 Time flies, i wish i had taken some notes during this trip since my memorie is getting blurry.. aka it was hot and fun.. and that's about it.. (argh) Anyway, here's a bunch more pictures. Day 9 Six Flags Great America These are just some of the images from that day, for some reason these caught my eye when going through them. Hope you like them. here's the ticket, let's use it pretty first stop of the day happy riders keep those arms up another train time to check out the rest of the park fat at?? ehm.. this reminds me of another trip.. a couple of years ago.. i think it was a day in Germany?? happy random riders scream if you like it yeah.. they added some things in the rides area compared to my last visit.. just for the looks owh wifi time to check out the backstage area what's that? sorry, i did get a little distracted.. ehm.. you were saying?? nice sign random train shot looks like folks enjoyed the ride what's up ladies?? ok, time to continue walking owh.. lifthill and pretty lights aiming for that box going down.. ehm.. where's the party?? yeah.. this was a pretty big group lots and lots of rubber these reminded me of a movie... look.. there's a sign which reminded me of the same movie.. hmm so many things.. time to move on along the greemery aawww so cute looks like there's a few riders coming... a view from backstage trees lovely expressions that looks new to me compared to my previous visit bunch of nerds attempt at a group photo (with train) ok, more backstage just another picture drop fun getting ready for that first drop everybody... .. duck owh pretty ehm... the train is on the other side... that looks pretty high but wait, there's more random folks i just liked this one it looks so pretty (and impressive) last one... Link to post Share on other sites
cfc 35 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 That two-train Raging Bull picture is particularly impressive, Hanno. Link to post Share on other sites
Pirouettes907 0 Posted December 7, 2010 Share Posted December 7, 2010 I really like the colors in the last picture. As always, you have fantastic photos, Hanno! Link to post Share on other sites
derwood 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Another great day and fantastic pics. Hoping for another Midwest Bash in the future! -daron Link to post Share on other sites
krazekiddd 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Nice birdie Link to post Share on other sites
jray21 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Great pictures as always! I really miss that trip. Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 0 Posted December 8, 2010 Share Posted December 8, 2010 Hanno - your pictures are just stunning! I love the super-zoom photos of people on ride, the expressions are fantastic. Thanks so much for taking the time to share them Cameron. Link to post Share on other sites
traincrossin 0 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Front row "Ow ow ow, my ears!!!" Fantastic photos Hanno! Those zoom shots of the riders are amazingly clear. That was such a fun day at Great America and the backstage tours were excellent! Link to post Share on other sites
raptor6 0 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Great Pictures Hanno! That TPR day was a lot of fun! Can't wait for another one! Link to post Share on other sites
cal1br3tto 2 Posted December 9, 2010 Share Posted December 9, 2010 Those coasters look niice from backstage! Thanks for sharing your shots! That tour almost killed me because of the heat, but in retrospect it was totally worthwhile! Link to post Share on other sites
Hhappy 0 Posted December 15, 2010 Author Share Posted December 15, 2010 (edited) Day 10: Mt. Olympus Let me think.. home to Hades (the one and only) and don't forget about Cyclops (one of my favorite rides out there) Waterpark with big wave and yeah.. i'll shut up at this time.. I don't remember riding anything that day... i guess i just enjoy taking pictures. Anyway.. here's a few images from that day. Early morning rides are always fun today was all about this dude.. the gate to the "underworld" forget the ride, it's all about the dude with the shirt. It even says: it's all about me this might take a little while how they managed to tangle up.. i'm still not sure.. back to the usual program, it's coaster time front row TpWake before... after... and even more after... out of the station let the credit whoring continue yeah, guess it's time to clean.. time for some cyclops images mama we're flying high hairtime payback time or just sitting at the wrong side?? priceless backrow it looks so innocent Spinning fun while the big kids were riding coasters.. yeah.. crowd.. aussie... Edited December 17, 2010 by ernierocker Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 140 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 OMG the Cyclops photos are just incredible!!!! You can see how insane it is by the sheer number of us HOLDING ON FOR DEAR LIFE!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
mattnz 0 Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 I can't believe a few people actually managed to keep their hands up on the back row of Cyclops. I didn't DARE! Fantastic photos! Link to post Share on other sites
cal1br3tto 2 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Wow! Those Cyclops shots really capture the intensity of that drop! I'm not sure I've ever seen airtime so well-documented before! ^Haha, I think Cyclops may have been the only coaster there where I did put my hands up. I know I didn't want to risk my arms getting lopped off on Hades or wrenched off on Zeus, and I may not have bothered on Pegasus or the mousey spinny thing, cause they're so lil'. Link to post Share on other sites
beatle11 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Those Cyclops pictures are incredible! I've heard the stories about the airtime in the backseat, but wow! Link to post Share on other sites
BarryH 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 I rode Hades last year and it was very intense. I had to sit down after each ride because it was so intense! I didn't try the water park, as I forgot to pack my swim trunks. I also remember Mt. Olympus employed a lot of East Europeans. It's like they held a job fair at the Czech Republic! Link to post Share on other sites
Looty 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Nice pictures, Hanno! It's a shame Mt. Olympus isn't managed/maintained better.... Link to post Share on other sites
saginawhxc 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Hanno I just now read the last couple of pages so I was a little behind on this report. As always great photos. It made me smile to see you caught one of my boy and me on Superman. Thanks for posting this. Link to post Share on other sites
krazekiddd 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Haha! Hanno those are fantastic! The shot of Jenn and Travis is just amazing! Link to post Share on other sites
RoCo 0 Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Those "Cyclops" photos are indeed hysterical AND perhaps the best advertising for the Dells that I've ever seen. GOTTA get there one day... Link to post Share on other sites
jcrouse 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Wow! Hanno those are fantastic shots! Love Jacqi's hair on Hades. Link to post Share on other sites
NathP 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Great report! I remember holding on for dear life on Cyclops on the Midwest 2007 trip, makes you almost stand up its that strong! Link to post Share on other sites
Jcoaster95 0 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 I love Hades and Cyclops.... probably the best two coasters ever built! Link to post Share on other sites
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