robbalvey Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 (edited) REGISTER for our forum to leave a comment! Be sure to follow our Twitter and Instagram Stories for live updates from our trip! Day One - Fun Spot Atlanta Day Two - Six Flags Over Georgia Day Three - Carowinds Day Four - Busch Gardens Williamsburg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ TPR is back on the road again! It's been a crazy summer of 2018 already and now we are road tripping from Atlanta, Georgia to Sandusky, Ohio by way of a lot of awesome amusement parks! Follow along on our adventures! Today was our "arrival day" which most of the group made it into Atlanta airport in time to have a quick visit to Fun Spot America Atlanta! YES, the same company who operates the Fun Spot parks in Orlando recently took over Fun Junction USA (also known as Dixieland Fun Park) and is starting to give it the Fun Spot makeover! There are already some signature looking Fun Spot Go Karts under construction and I'm sure we'll see many new additions yet to come! Here's some photos from today... Good morning from MCO! We are off on our next adventure! What do you think our final destination is going to be? Our plane seems REALLY confused! This is how every TPR trip should start! Look where we are at! Fun Spot America! But not in Orlando! We are here at the new Atlanta location! Fun Spot knows FUN and it’s great to see their brand of fun here in Atlanta! Fun Spot Atlanta has the “Screaming Eagle!” A crazy airtime-filled roller coaster! Here is an example of the FUN you have on Screaming Eagle! [twitter] [/twitter] [twitter] [/twitter] Go Karts are SERIOUS BUSINESS!!! Old guys love roller coasters, too! How many SkeeBall fans do we have following us? For a smaller sized roller coaster, Screaming Eagle has a HUUUGGE amount of airtime! [twitter] [/twitter] Those are screams of happiness and joy! Honestly, this ride is really fun. Yes, it might be a little "mean" but it packs an amazing punch! Hello Go Kart Elissa! "Dammit... I need another banana peel..." The bumper boats at this park have always been a lot of fun... and WET! Go Kart reverse POV! This is the old Paratrooper from Orlando. It doesn't run quite as insane of a program here, but it was still a LOT of fun! And the award for the sexiest men on this TPR group goes to... This coaster is proof that you don't need a BIG ride to be great! But it does do this to you... And this! Here's a view from the first drop! I spy some TPR photos! TPR’s somewhat annual International Snack Exchange has begun! TPR members from all over the world bringing local snacks with them to share with others on the trip! There are soooo many snacks from all over! Some of this world... ...some from a Wizarding world! This has been a TPR tour tradition for many years! Happy to keep it going for many more to come! Now, POST YOUR COMMENTS!!!! After all, we took the time to write this report, the least you can do is post something nice about it! Click HERE for Part Two of our 2018 USA Tour! Inertiatic.nltrack Edited July 30, 2018 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Gotta love the "Snacky Snack Exchange"! Good to see it's still happening. And ICE BALL exists elsewhere! Nice to know. Great start to the trip, Robb. This definitely looks like my kind of game! (o; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkJunkie51290 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I love it! Glad everyone can have a great time together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Excellent start of the trip! I love the snack exchange, that alone makes me want to join a TPR trip someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 I didn't know there was a Fun spot in Atlanta. Looks like we need a new page for the park index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Looks like an awesome start to the trip! The snack exchange was one of my favorite parts of the 2 trips I did. Can't wait to follow along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Great report! It's a shame they slowed that Paratrooper down though, I was always convinced it was going to kill us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Great report! Did the Paratrooper still run backwards like it did in Orlando or just slower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Oh, and another thing... when we inevitably go on one of these awesome TPR tours I just want to say to whoever brought the Stroopwafels that you had better come on that tour also since now we never get them since United Airlines decided to stop serving them because they're the worst airline ever. You'll be our new best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 ^Stroopwafels are very tasty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedomask5432 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Wow! I had no idea that "Fun Junction" got scooped up by the Fun Spot team! That's awesome! I hope they decide to put an awesome compact woodie here, just like they did at each park in Orlando. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Have fun everyone...looking forward to the reports, as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Oh, and another thing... when we inevitably go on one of these awesome TPR tours I just want to say to whoever brought the Stroopwafels that you had better come on that tour also since now we never get them since United Airlines decided to stop serving them because they're the worst airline ever. You'll be our new best friend. Marshalls usually has them and Total Wine & More also, but Total Wine (I used to work there) also sells..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skittles Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 Nice first trip report! That little Hi-Miler looks great. Dammit, you reminded me I need to work on my trip report. But thanks for the reminder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchang11 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 looking forward to the rest of the trip report. can't wait for the latter portion of the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 25, 2018 Author Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) REGISTER for our forum to leave a comment! Be sure to follow our Twitter and Instagram Stories for live updates from our trip! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Today was our first "official" park day and we did Six Flags Over Georgia! First of all, I just want to address something... WHAT WAS ALL THAT COMPLAINING ABOUT TWISTED CYCLONE FOR??!?!? That ride kicks all sorts of crazy ass! Yes. It's short. We know. We get it. Stop complaining about it. But OMFG! That ride is balls out bonkers NUTS! This ride is just as good as the best of the RMCs! It's like the "Batman of RMCs." Yes, it's a shorter ride but HOLY CRAP it uses every single foot of that track wisely and throws just as many elements at you as the longer rides. And that double inversion after the first drop is just stupidly cool. tl;dr - I loved this ride. And no one should be complaining about. Anyway, onto some photos & videos and we'll start with a backseat POV of Twisted Cyclone and you can see how bonkers it is... Here's a little video from SFOG showing off how amazing Twisted Cyclone is! Good morning from Six Flags Over Georgia! TPR is kicking off our USA Tour at one of the best Six Flags parks in the country! We filmed on 11 attractions here at Six Flags Over Georgia today! Starting off with Twisted Cyclone! TPR riders LOVED this coaster! Here is "The A Team" on Twisted Cyclone! Get it? [twitter] [/twitter] We LOVE the new wristband Flash Pass system at Six Flags Over Georgia! It's like the old Q-Bot system where you scroll what ride you want and reserve it, but it's wearable which works great for parks loose article policy. New Flash Passes for everyone! The boys and their Flash Pass! The A team has their Flash Pass! This ride is just crazy! I love this shot of all of TPR riding Twisted Cyclone! We LOVE Mindbender! Such a classic roller coaster! They don’t make ‘em like this anymore! You KNOW you want to fill that empty seat! Showing some love for Goliath! Dude, you're on the wrong B&M! Goliath is still running GREAT! [twitter] [/twitter] DIVE!!! DIVE!!! I wish all Eurofighters had these trains! Twisted Cyclone was absolutely FANTASTIC! I do not understand all the complaining I've heard over it... The ride is GREAT! Must just be typical Internet negativity.. FUN FACT! Six Flags Over Georgia has a “traditional” dark ride... "Monster Mansion” Which is kind of a rare attraction for a Six Flags Park! Night ERT on Twisted Cyclone has begun!!! [twitter] [/twitter] The ride is AWESOME! The crew is AWESOME! Having an amazing night on Twisted Cyclone! This ride is kicking all sorts of crazy ass tonight!!! [twitter] [/twitter] What an AMAZING night on Twisted Cyclone! The crew was super fun to hang out with! Thanks again to everyone at Six Flags Over Georgia! Now, POST YOUR COMMENTS!!!! After all, we took the time to write this report, the least you can do is post something nice about it! Click HERE for Part Three of our 2018 USA Tour! Edited July 26, 2018 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatekeeper Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I was there and rode at least 14 times & loved every minute of Twisted Cyclone - it's a fun & awesome ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smile73775smile Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 The new Q bot looks very nice! I really want to have a coaster trip like this. But this holiday is way too long for my company. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCCola Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I loved it. This is a wonderful experience from the wavy start to the balls-out speedy finish. Plenty of airtime in that smaller structure, too. There are no complaints. If people want to complain about wait time versus ride time, go back to the ‘70s through ‘00s when we had to wait hours for new rides with no smartphones to amuse us. The Batman of RMCs is a perfect description. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I kind of forgot how much I liked Dare Devil Dive, and I agree those Eurofighter trains are the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Looks like an awesome day! Glad to see you guys are having fun at my home park! I, also, loved Twisted Cyclone and think that Mindbender is still amazing after all it's years of operation. It is just as fierce as it was when it first opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Great day at SFOG! Highlights: -Justice League was in great shape. The guns vibrate like a Playstation/XBOX controller which help you know when you're shooting which helps improve your score. That feature is not on STL or Chicago's. Fire was on and a nice surprise! Everything else was working. -Bluehawk was not bad at all! They kept repeating "brand new experiences, smooth ride, etc" over the speakers in the queue which made me skeptical, but the new trains help a ton. -Scorcher continues to be the one stand up that I enjoy. -Skybuckets were a great way to get around the park. -Staff energetic and being as efficient as possible. -Log Jamboree delivers an acceptable amount of wetness. -Monster Mansion is a great dark ride. -Mindbender still kicks ass. -Twisted Cyclone is f*cking amazing and had me laughing from start to finish from first ride to last ride. It's really intense but also re-rideable in my opinion. I liked it more and more every ride and the progression of elements just kept getting wilder as the ride went on! Get out to SFOG this summer!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 Great report! Loved the coverage of Twisted Cyclone and the new Flash Pass wristband system looks a whole lot more convenient than having the q bot flop around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 (edited) Life lesson. If you want to be soaked on thunder river. Just ride in a raft with a pretty girl wearing a white t shirt. Those Georgia boys were ready and waiting at the water cannon stations! LOL. we sloshed our way back to the hotel to change as even the hot sun didn’t get us anywhere near “dry” Fantastic day at the park. Goliath was running amazing and by end of day twisted cyclone was. FLYING thru the those nuts back to back inversions after the 1st drop and that wave turn! Intense sideways air Monster Mansion and JLA are both great dark rides and I of course loved the flume and caurosel as well. Great park. And I had a fantastic day Edited July 25, 2018 by bert425 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted July 25, 2018 Share Posted July 25, 2018 I like the description of Twisted Cyclone as the "Batman: TR" of RMCs. SFOG was my favorite Six Flags even with the old Georgia Cyclone, so I really need to get back there and ride the new version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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