DanTheBooker Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I used the search function, I tried to find a thread like this. Do you have a guilty pleasure ride? Something that's a must do for you that other people would walk right by? A ride that maybe enthusiasts typically don't like, but you love? I guess we could go the other way too. Rides that most go nuts about but don't do anything for you personally? For me it was Excalibur at Valleyfair. Now it's a bit too rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 16, 2013 Share Posted December 16, 2013 I love this thread already... - Any Paratrooper - Any Skyride (Von Roll Especially) - Any Log Flume regardless of temperature, time of day or weather. I'm serious about this one, I LOVE log flumes... and I kind of love them even more at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 'Cuda Falls water slides at Darien Lake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Blackbeard's Lost Treasure Train at Six Flags Great Adventure. Love that thing, especially in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I was rather fond of X at Thorpe Park back in 2006. This enclosed Vekoma is probably the most pointless coaster ever built, but that may be the reason I sort of like it. I like Drayton Manor's rather moth eaten Pirate Adventure, too. Look! A goat has the keys! How totally original! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I like Green Lantern at SFMM more than most. And I'm another who will ride a log flume in any weather, even by myself if need be. If there was a TPR "Log Flumes in the RAW" DVD I would totally buy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Troika and Calypso at Cedar Point Bayern Kurve at Kennywood Any oberservation tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SingleRiderCam Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Unlike many other enthusiast, I ride a Looping Starship ride once I see it and I don't care if it crushes my chest (or my thighs). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy13 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 I like Green Lantern at SFMM more than most. And I'm another who will ride a log flume in any weather, even by myself if need be. If there was a TPR "Log Flumes in the RAW" DVD I would totally buy it! Count me amongst those who really enjoys Green Lantern as well. Also, V2 at SFDK is one I try to ride every time I'm there, even if no one will ride it with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Unlike many other enthusiast, I ride a Looping Starship ride once I see it and I don't care if it crushes my chest (or my thighs). I forgot about the Looping Starship since they are so rare, especially in my neck of the woods. That is another one I make sure to ride at least once if a park has one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 The classic Huss rides from the 70s and 80s. Going to Marineland was a BLAST for me since that's pretty much their entire ride line up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Mine is any carnival or fair that has a "Hurricane" flat ride. Love the pneumatic sounds the ride makes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Someotherguyuser Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Any carnival dark rides I may find at the county fair or local carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenaapple1974 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Mine is also Blackbeards Mine Train at Six Flags Great Adventure! It is just a horrid ride that we have a great time on as a family. The first time we all went - my sister's bf at the time was twirling his finger around making a wooo wooo wooo sound. Then he hit his finger into one of the markers/antennae - and was like "OUCH!!!!". It sadly became so funny we cannot control the laughter. It was a had to be there kind of thing, but yeah - guilty pleasure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Mean Streak, a MUST every time I visit Cedar Point. Although I do not care for Ferris Wheels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 It's hard to think of one as I like many rides. But as of recent I suppose Gold Striker was my guilty pleasure, absolutely love this ride. I'd say its the best GCI i've been on. Always liked row 6, feels more wild and actually shows the rides personality. That's me in the front row in green. This was during the promo shoot they had for a couple weeks in april/may Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 sooperdooperlooper, it's one of my favorite coasters and just a fun ride that isn't too intense to marathon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 My guilty pleasure ride is definitely, 100%, Ariels Undersea Adventure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Our Sky Wheel at Playland (PNE), during the season (late spring - Sept.). It's at a far corner of the park, and provides beautiful views of the mountains, and some of the city skyline, too. Since the ride isn't that busy during it's regular season I ride solo. thanks to the great ride ops there. Which gives me room to move around and get some new pix of the views. A nice, relaxing ride to just chill out and enjoy. The Sky Wheel at Playland (PNE). One of it's great views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Boy oh boy, there's too many to mention. Mostly though, Its the old classics that really get me going. Such as whips, calypsos, tumble bugs, rock o planes and a really cool one that always makes me laugh, especially if you cram 4 adults into the red bug raceway (its original name years ago) at Kennywood. Try it sometime , crammed full of adults, you cant help but howl at the whole absurdity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspaz1000 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 hmm guilty pleasure ride has to be back in the day is a Toboggan, yeah it beats the crap out of you but I like it. I also enjoy riding any rides at Knoebels. Which is where generally the bumper cars are a must there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markysharky17 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Any pendulm rides! I love those! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
australianalex Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Cyclone at Dreamworld. It's a crappy Arrow and I hate it, but at the same time I just love the way it rides. Also it was my first looping coaster so nostalgia plays a large role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 ^What you're experiencing is also known as "Stockholm Syndrome" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted December 17, 2013 Share Posted December 17, 2013 Any rides that control how much you spin/flip (tea cups, Rock-o-Planes, etc), which then gives me freedom to go insane with them. I always have to go in my own pod/cup/unit/whatever because I get other people really nauseous if they ride with me. Case in point, my current record for flips in a single Rock-o-Plane cycle was 113. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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