bubala Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 On the way back from Funtown Splashtown and Palace Playland, I stopped off at Canobie Lake Park and took advantage of their twilight special price deal. This was my first time at Canobie Lake Park. The park was very crowded when I arrived at around 5:30pm. The crowds thinned out during the course of the night, and I eventually got to do everything I wanted to. Canobie Lake Park is awesome! They have such a great assortment of rides. The theming on everything (rides, buildings, etc.) is excellent. If you're just looking for coasters, then Canobie probably is not going to be your favorite place. But, if you are looking for a nice traditional park with something for everyone and plenty to do, then give Canobie a try. Oh, and I learned that I have been pronouncing Canobie wrong all of my life. The 'o' is silent, and the accent is on the 'Can." Now, let's roll that beautiful bean footage... Very welcoming entrance plaza. The first thing I rode was the Yankee Cannonball. It was okay. A little rough in some spots though. I only managed to get one ride on YC, because there was only one train running and the line was pretty long all night. What's missing in this picture? Next, I headed over to Big Bear Plaza for the new for 2011 Gerstlauer coaster, Untamed! The station is themed very well, like a lodge. The eight seater trains are actually bears! Awesome! Twisty goodness! Nerd shot! Isn't it pretty? Night time twisty goodness! Another credit! Ka-ching! I sometimes wonder what the adults watching their children ride these coasters think when this crazy 40 year old man gets on all by himself? Next up was Canobie Corkscrew. An arrow corkscrew coaster. The best part of the ride! Obligatory pretty sun through the coaster track shot. three... two... one... OUCH! Shut The Front Door! What is that???? A dark ride? I love dark rides! The Mine Of Lost Souls was entertaining. Did I mention that I love dark rides! The popcorn stand is shaped like popcorn! The fried dough sign is shaped like fried dough! The schozzberries taste like schnozzberries... er... I mean the hot dog stand is shaped like a hot dog! This might just be the coolest theming for a Round Up ever! I still didn't ride it though! It certainly isn't the largest, but what it lacks in size, it makes up for in style! Oh deer... Noted! I'll be sure to put my clothes back on and secure my equipment! Possibly the best ride in the park! This ride is older than me, but much more exciting! I love the disco balls on top! The lights on the Pirata ship are very pretty. Another big wheel that I didn't get to ride! I would have loved to take a night time spin on this one. The wheel has an excellent LED package. Anyone know what they're building behind Untamed? These antler chandeliers on Untamed were a nice touch. Stupid tree hugger! Roar! Geek shot from Canobie Corkscrew. Aw... nuts! Canobie Lake Park was all that and a bag of fries! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted July 29, 2011 Share Posted July 29, 2011 Oh, and I learned that I have been pronouncing Canobie wrong all of my life. The 'o' is silent, and the accent is on the 'Can." So you were saying it like Obi Wan CanObie? Glad you liked the park, it really is a fun place. And yes, the turn before the lift on the Corkscrew is definitely the best part of the ride, haha... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubala Posted July 29, 2011 Author Share Posted July 29, 2011 So you were saying it like Obi Wan CanObie? Yes, I was! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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