cfc Posted September 16, 2011 Posted September 16, 2011 Phoenix is one of those old woodies that definitely derserves its place in the top ten year after year.
Karezza Posted September 17, 2011 Posted September 17, 2011 I put my hands up while watching the Pheonix video! Uh-oh....I'm a rollercoaster dork!
RollerCoasterSmi Posted October 1, 2011 Posted October 1, 2011 I'm so excited about the next installment (I know you are insanely busy)...
robbalvey Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 An EPIC... EPIC... EPIC... Â Trip Report from Knoebels! Read the entire update....watch all the videos. The day was simply... AMAZING!!! Â Click: http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=81&linkid=11003 Â Â POST YOUR COMMENTS!!!
XII Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Man, that trip report was epic. Really made me wish that I had done the Road to Cedar Point Trip. Looking foreword to the next installment.
ILoveRides Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 (edited) Knoebels was AMAZING! One of the top parks in the country for sure. Of all the parks on the trip, the one I keep finding myself talking about and wanting to return to is Knoebels. If you haven't been, this park is a "must visit" park. Â And going with TPR only made it better. Obviously the tours, ert, etc. were amazing... but the "TPR Bling Challenge" (I don't know what to call it... Bling Challenge sounds good to me) was epic beyond words. It was one of the best experiences I've ever had at an amusement park. I felt like I was 5 years old that whole night. Thanks so much Knoebels and TPR for making that possible! Edited October 5, 2011 by ILoveRides
805Andrew Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Wow 11 pages of Knoebels pictures! That was awesome looking through it. Phoenix looks like one of those coasters that is unsuspecting and one you have to ride to believe it.
larrygator Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 That day at Knoebels, even with the rain, was a blast. Â Loved the fact that the ride ops and Rick Knoebel were so into the "bling" on Phoenix. It is a huge part of the park's heritage that was started years ago during Phoenix Phall Phunfest. Besides all the great things already said about Knoebel's, the Knoebel's family understands and embraces enthusiasts (and all park patrons) in such a genuine way. Â They go above and beyond and because of that they sell incremental merchandise beyond what you might typical buy. Even someone like Joey Ray, who rarely eats much, gorged on tray after tray of food all day. Â I wonder if it took longer for the park to replenish their food of bling supply after TPR's visit.
cfc Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 No argument here--the day at Knoebel's was amazing, and I'm really looking forward to riding Black Diamond when it opens. I really need to make my way up to Elysburg more often. Â The pepper jack cheese on a stick rules!
xmichellex Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 I smiled all the way through this update - you guys looked like you were having such a blast! Â Knoebels seems like the kind of park that makes you remember why you started loving theme parks and coasters to begin with... the perfect setting and lots of amazing rides that don't have to be the biggest or most outrageous, but that are still just as good (if not better) than the rest.
ernierocker Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 We had an amazing time in 2008, but this just looked beyond incredible! Great update!
robbalvey Posted October 5, 2011 Author Posted October 5, 2011 The pepper jack cheese on a stick rules! Ahhh, a Knoebels food item I have not had yet! *adding it to the list for our 2012 visit.....*
beatle11 Posted October 5, 2011 Posted October 5, 2011 Â Best bumper cars evar! Not to mention that epic night of ERT! I never thought I would ever be able to do something like that on a coaster, but Knoebels is just that awesome! Even in the rain, Knoebel's runs everything, and if anything the rain made Phoenix that much better for ERT. Amazing food, and everything is so reasonably priced too. If you haven't been there yet, it's a must.
Orangeman Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 I appreciate this update It was a very enjoyable read Knoebels is a great place Thank you
odene497 Posted October 6, 2011 Posted October 6, 2011 Such a crazy report! I miss Knoebel's even more now, such a genuinely FUN park.
coasterlover420 Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 This is making me look forward to 2012 even more!! That bumper car video cracked me up
coastermaniac Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Is it just me, or are there no Cedar Point photos?
larrygator Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Is it just me, or are there no Cedar Point photos? Â You might want the read the first two sentences of this thread.
robbalvey Posted October 7, 2011 Author Posted October 7, 2011 (edited) Is it just me, or are there no Cedar Point photos? Â Oh, effing Jesus.... Edited October 7, 2011 by ernierocker
gisco Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Wow, I can't wait to see Knoebel's for myself. The place looks awesome. I'm excited that fate has forced me to do the New Hottness trip next year!
Joe Cool Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Such an amazing day at an amazing park. I still can't get over the awesome night of ERT on Phoenix. The most fun I have ever had on a roller coaster.
shpm5150 Posted October 7, 2011 Posted October 7, 2011 Knoebels' is an amazing park! From the food, atmosphere, and hospitality we were shown just made for an all around incredible day. There's just not enough nice things that can be said about the park and one of the most memorable day's we had! Â Is it just me, or are there no Cedar Point photos? Â And we didn't go to Cedar Point, we went to T.G.I Fridays
milst1 Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 We had been to Knoebel's twice before but this trip with TPR was by far the best visit. Food, rides, games, backstage, bling - the whole day was incredible. I don't like a lot of flats, but I love the flats at Knoebel's, and the Haunted House, and the Sky Ride, and the carousel, and everything else. I don't think I've ever laughed so hard as that first night-ERT run...it was raining a little, bling glasses obscuring my vision, and then you're suddenly out of your seat, thanks to the biggest pop of airtime you've ever had in your life! It was simply amazing. Thanks to TPR and Knoebel's for an unforgettable experience!
coasterlover420 Posted November 16, 2011 Posted November 16, 2011 I feel like this topic has disappeared I know you're busy Robb, but I'm excited to see the rest of this trip!
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