jbottgen Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I was just letting Ross realize his dream! And I am sure he enjoyed it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Nice TR so far Thad. You seemed a lot more mellow on the East Coast Trip than on the Scandinavia Trip according to this trip report. I still don't get the MBF reference. My Best Friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 MBF = Must Be First. And yes, I was a lot more laid back on Mini-East Coast. Scandi was more of an anomoly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Dooey Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I am beginning to think you write a diary every night on these trips your attention to detail is amazing! I have my suspicions about this too! Another great report Thad! Sorry Joe, but it was truly one of the highlights of the trip when that Ride Op called you "Ma'am" & said you couldn't ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Nope, no diary. I have a really good memory, always have. That, along with looking through the pictures that I took helps me make out a timeline for the day. I took a lot of pictures this trip, because who knows if I'll ever get back to Scandinavia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Did you forgot your experience as 'Thad Warrior Princess'? That is no Princess! That is a Thadiator! Are you not entertained! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 When I was there with TPR in 2009, it was pouring rain, which added a whole new dimension to the pirate ride. Great report, Thad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Personally I felt that whilst Polar X-Plorer had a fun outdoor section, everything that followed was almost embarrassing. The theming quality (in fact, is quality even a word to use here) inside the mountain is nothing short of abysmal and the 'ending' of the ride, the way you travel at around 5mph over some hills into a corrugated tin shed where there are some penguins is very, very poor. You can tell that budgets were stretched for the ride and I am afraid that for me, it doesn't live up to the standard I would expect of such a well known theme park. Perhaps being given the VIP treatment gave you a better impression of it, but for me I was really quite unimpressed with the job on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatdaddy Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I thought the theming was great, considering most coasters have none, and I wouldn't expect them to send a coaster train ripping through an animal habitat at high speeds. The park is after all designed for children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I thought the theming was great, considering most coasters have none, and I wouldn't expect them to send a coaster train ripping through an animal habitat at high speeds. The park is after all designed for children. Totally agree. Had nothing to do with how we were treated, it was an awesome ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmorgan3 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 What a great looking park, thanks for the report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 I thought the theming was great, considering most coasters have none, and I wouldn't expect them to send a coaster train ripping through an animal habitat at high speeds. The park is after all designed for children. Well, I've seen it all now. I agree with Caesar. While I can respect your opinion, AstroDan, I don't agree with it. I'm guessing that kids love it, and like Caesar said, you're supposed to go slow so you can see the "animals". I've had the VIP treatment on plenty of rides that I didn't like, so I don't think that had anything to do with my perspective. Elissa, if I remember correctly, KT enjoyed the ride didn't she? Shawn and I rode behind her and Robb and it seemed like she really enjoyed it. I think her opinion of the ride means a whole lot more than a bunch of adult coaster nerds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 ^Exactly! She rode that ride over and over again. Totally loved it. I mean, she even voluntarily rode with Craig to get in extra rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 She rode with Craig?!? She must have REALLY liked it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I've had the VIP treatment on plenty of rides that I didn't like, so I don't think that had anything to do with my perspective. Exactly--no "VIP treatment" is ever going to make a crappy ride seem better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I finally caught up your TR. It's great that you remember all these details. I also like that your calling people out on everything. No one is safe. Can't wait to read more updates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Legoland Billund looks awesome. I went to Legoland Florida for the first time this summer and was kind of underwhelmed by the place. I get that it's a kids park but it felt like a couple of true "family" attractions like Ghost or the Polar X-Plorer would have made that park much more complete. The water park in Florida was nice but other than the mouse coaster I feel like kids over the age of about 10 will be bored with that place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 I finally caught up your TR. It's great that you remember all these details. I also like that your calling people out on everything. No one is safe. Can't wait to read more updates. I went back and forth on the calling out thing, but decided it was worth it. No one should behave like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Great TR Thad, pleasure to read as always! You're right about taking a lot of photos, here's another one... Kinda pensive here, "Hmmm, not sure if this will turn out how I want it to". It didn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Dooey Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I finally caught up your TR. It's great that you remember all these details. I also like that your calling people out on everything. No one is safe. Can't wait to read more updates. I went back and forth on the calling out thing, but decided it was worth it. No one should behave like that. I would say you've been quite kind so far, Thad. I mean there's been no mention of the award winning quote from this day about smelling worse than a homeless person. (No, I'm not naming the person responsible for the quote) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip422 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 I love reliving these trip memories. You have a excellent memory! As for Polar Explorer, I felt Legoland did an excellent job with the ride, it was so much fun! Surprise in the middle, and the ride hit the target market perfectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Great update, Thad. Legoland was definitely a park that was better than I'd expected, and Polar Explorer was a great surprise. I didn't mind Ghost either, definitely targeted towards a younger audience but the theming was alright, especially the giant spider out the front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscoe Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Thank you Thadmuffin for not showing the other pic, loved that park it was such a great day. Bonus that the coaster had bears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Kinda pensive here, "Hmmm, not sure if this will turn out how I want it to". Well, he is an artiste, you know. All kidding aside, this is a great report, Thad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Dooey Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I've been waiting for Thad to post his report on Tivoli Friheden so that I can post a picture pertaining to the evening. But I can't wait any longer as I'm off to Japan tomorrow (oh, and South Korea - yes, CAN'T WAIT to ride T-Express!!) so I will have to post this photo now. Context: There were a couple of arguments between English speaking people from different countries and different scholastical systems during dinner at Tivoli Friheden. (Steve, I still support you regarding the existence of wind burn mate!) However, with regards to the principal argument of the evening, the Spring Valley juice company would now like to enter the debate! And I support them! I don't recognise "y" as a vowel! heehee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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