Bucket List item checked off! Bert does the UK with Theme Park Review (a photo trip report)

[michaellynn4]

I was not prepared for Valhalla when we rode it back in 2018. We just thought "oh hey, here's a fun indoor log flume ride!" Didn't put on ponchos or anything.

Needless to say, we spent a lot of time in those family dryers afterwards lol.

Surprised you ended up liking Big One as much as you did. I, too, revered it from the picture books I had growing up, but it ended up being just a one-and-done for me. I suspect that the trains were more uncomfortable for me being a bigger guy.

Steeplechase is an international treasure, and wars should be fought in the name of preserving it as long as possible.

[bert425]

41 minutes ago, michaellynn4 said:

I was not prepared for Valhalla when we rode it back in 2018. We just thought "oh hey, here's a fun indoor log flume ride!" Didn't put on ponchos or anything.

Needless to say, we spent a lot of time in those family dryers afterwards lol.

Surprised you ended up liking Big One as much as you did. I, too, revered it from the picture books I had growing up, but it ended up being just a one-and-done for me. I suspect that the trains were more uncomfortable for me being a bigger guy.

Steeplechase is an international treasure, and wars should be fought in the name of preserving it as long as possible.

the Ponchos REALLY didn't help all that much.

but maybe I ended up with a small dry spot in my crotch. . LOL

as to Big One?   I think it was the excitement of getting to ride it after thinking we wouldn't be able to due to wind. . . but honestly, that 1st drop is incredible.    I'd compare it to the 1st drop on Expedition GeForce - only better as it's right off the beach.     (only comparing the drop. . . Expedition GeForce is 100% a better coaster, and one of the best in the world)