SharkTums Posted April 22, 2021 Share Posted April 22, 2021 Oh man, that picture of Fourmont is hilarious!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 ^ so many fun memories from that entire trip (and so many pictures) Anyway, next day we had a long drive and stopped at Indiana Beach. Back then (07) it reminded me a lot of Blackpool Pleasure Beach (only because i had been there the year before) Rides and shops on top of each other and all kinds of random things around loved how it's located along the water, gives fun opportunities and also a fun water stunt show to look at (back then) first coaster you see as it goes along the waterfront fun for all ages and then there was this "thing" such a fun and crazy ride water stunt show folks playing around fire is always good for entertainment and then there is this still one of my all time favorite pictures. Just having time to try something different and getting that as a result was so much fun. Next up, another 2 park day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 23, 2021 Share Posted April 23, 2021 Now you could go perform in the wakeboarding stunt show! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted April 23, 2021 Author Share Posted April 23, 2021 3 hours ago, SharkTums said: Now you could go perform in the wakeboarding stunt show! Yeah, many years later I could be the old guy doing crazy stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted April 26, 2021 Author Share Posted April 26, 2021 After Indiana Beach it was time for a pretty long drive. But with a surprise stop at Little Amerricka. This park felt like it was in the middle of nowhere and just a bunch of fun things to do gathered in a single place. Like somebody had too much money and just bought a bunch of stuff to keep the kids in the area entertained. At least that's what comes to mind from memories at this time and looking back at the pictures. They had just finished a new coaster at that time, so we got to be the "test dummies" to test it out. It was a nice surprise and awesome way to break up the drive that day. test dummies lining up such a fun little coaster and perfect for filming etc this was the weirdest coaster even.. the view from the lifthill (other way from this picture) was so unique.. i think this was the first time i got on of of these type of rides.. seen plenty since still a fun video and memory from that visit. was amazed they managed to get in that together. Not sure if it would still be possible/allowed these days Next up Mount Olympus (and way too many pictures) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 26, 2021 Share Posted April 26, 2021 I don't think Casey and Robb would try that again as they are much older now and would probably die! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted April 28, 2021 Author Share Posted April 28, 2021 After this fun stop we made it to Mount Olympus. here's a couple of pictures from my first couple of hours there. We had more time the next morning. first coaster spotted in a tent join the line outside area and then there was this.. Cyclops. hairtime machine that back row was so much fun Guess not everybody felt comfortable letting go of the handlebar night time rides on this... so many stories.. grin more pictures from this park in the next update Hope you are still enjoying this trip through memory lane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 Hades is such an under rated coaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted April 28, 2021 Share Posted April 28, 2021 I always enjoy seeing pictures of this place. I'll make it out there someday! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted April 29, 2021 Author Share Posted April 29, 2021 Next morning we had a bit more time at Mount Olympus. it was a hot day as far as i can remember. so some tried the water ride and others did the go-karts, most of the group did a couple more laps on the coasters ( i think) i don't have pictures of the waterpark, but vaguely remember some going in there (or maybe that was another visit) anyway not sure what happened here Dive to Atlantis has been removed since this visit so many go-kart tracks to try/ signs are always fun to check out.. But the highlight for my was Cyclops. so many great pictures. chill in the backrow and the best picture i think next up a couple of quick stops in the area before heading to a six flags park 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 29, 2021 Share Posted April 29, 2021 I believe we all survived the water park somehow even though there was a 'fat raft' on one of the slides that created a Tsunami that is still going to this day. Also, Cyclops is inane. That is all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 1, 2021 Author Share Posted May 1, 2021 Not too far from Mount Olympus there were a couple of small parks.. one with a powered and a kiddie and a galaxy.. and another park (timberfalls) with mini golf and a wooden coaster.. This ride was awesome, it ran insane that day. hope these pictures give you an idea of how much fun it was speed and airtime flying lanyards crazy faces Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 ^ Chris looks like he's in pain, LOL. And about to swallow a bug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 next up was Six Flags Great America my first experience with a Six Flags park in the USA (we had one in the Netherlands for a couple of years) It probably was another hot day (for me compared to the weather in the Netherlands) and first experience with Q-bots. these things have been and still are life savers when making long travels and visiting themeparks. Sometimes the only way to make it on all the rides during your visit, but making each and every visit a lot more enjoyable no matter the park or time. (waiting in line for 2 hours just is not my thing) here's a couple of pictures from that day. was a perfect way to start the day crazy people owh yeah, this thing.. First decent (forces) flyer for me at that time. (had been to Alton Towers but that one felt little compared to this) i believe this was a spinner? weird coaster.. just going back and forward with 2 spikes.. now these are fun first standup for me.. so weird.. kiddie coaster credit.. racing wooden coaster fun and the loop. Next up: Cedar Point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 After six flags we drove to Cedar Point. Arrived there late at night.. but they had no power. so i think we got some flashlights and made it to our rooms. As i could see Dragster from the room window i tried to make some pictures while the entire park/area was dark. not my best pictures, but still. The next morning we all woke up early (after a short night) to get in line for the new hotness that was called Maverick.. i'll let the pictures tell the rest of the story 10 second exposure attempt this was a little better at 30 seconds.. but yeah.. it was dark. power is back so the next morning we got in line... for Maverick while waiting in line... and then this came.. yeah.. it was about to get a lot more wet. after heading back to the hotel, having a bite and fun there at the bar the rain stopped late in the afternoon. The park and all the rides opened and i left my camera in the hotel room to not have to worry about a bag and just get the rides in. We had another day at the park and plenty of time to get some decent pictures that sky was the craziest sky i had seen in a long long long time. Welcome to Cedar Point 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Ahh the death cloud! If I remember correctly (it was like a million year ago), when the storm passed the park was EMPTY the rest of the day/night and everyone got on a TON of stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 7 hours ago, SharkTums said: Ahh the death cloud! If I remember correctly (it was like a million year ago), when the storm passed the park was EMPTY the rest of the day/night and everyone got on a TON of stuff! Yeah, as far as i remember i only skipped one ride, because it had a line and we had ERT the next day anyway. I managed to get on everything else that afternoon/evening Ended the day with a night (bug) ride on dragster and maverick as the last ride of the day. Made it so much easier and more fun the next day. (for pictures and relaxing) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 time for some more Cedar points pictures. The next day started cloudy but it get pretty warm that day. Fun times walking around in the sun, not having to stress about getting or rides and taking lots of pictures Here's a couple from that day. nice way to start the day, it was fast.. and long (ish) but that was it (for me) I had been in Expedition GeForce just a couple of weeks earlier.. and that ran crazy awesome that day, so this just felt mehh maverick was so much fun to ride and look at still wondering what would be with the inversion here.. airtime for the win fog gave a nice effect mean streak was pretty bad even back then another crazy memory and picture from that trip launches are always photo-genic and yeah.. i did a long walk outside the park as well.. to finish this update. was a fun visit next up Kennywood. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 Nice Pictures. I rode Maverick opening year and it has been mu number 1 since! Still a crazy amazing ride to this day 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 7, 2021 Share Posted May 7, 2021 I wonder if they could put the new lap bar only restraints on Maverick. That would be AWESOME!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 7, 2021 Author Share Posted May 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, SharkTums said: I wonder if they could put the new lap bar only restraints on Maverick. That would be AWESOME!! that would be awesome indeed Crazy awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Next stop was Kennywood. home to a couple of fun rides and attractions. old school and airtime machines.. fun times. best way to start the day Racing woodie fun times another fun ride plenty of airtime here (loved the walkback) and then there was this crazy ride don't forget about this one either. it was an airtime filled day One more day left from this trip, 2 parks to go. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Kennywood is a great park! Looks like a very fun road trip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 11, 2021 Author Share Posted May 11, 2021 8 hours ago, grsupercity said: Kennywood is a great park! Looks like a very fun road trip yeah, sure was a fun trip back in 07. time flies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted May 12, 2021 Author Share Posted May 12, 2021 next up was the final day of the trip at Kings Island, but with a quick trip to Stricker's grove. here's a couple of pictures of this fun break/stop we made it who needs fencing around a ride such a fun little coaster train ride fun for all ages and the bigger coaster. time to go back to Kings island 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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