pgathriller Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 To you, what would a good carnival consist of. You can post the rides you would like, the food, the staff, the games, etc. You can also post the favorite carnival youv'e been to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Well, what kind of carnival? Do you mean those crappy little parking lot carnivals that usually have like a Scrambler, Round-Up, Gravitron, Ferris Wheel, Kiddie Coaster and a bunch of games? Or more like a state fair midway? Personally, I find parking lot carnivals a waste of time. They RARELY ever have any kind of decent coaster, and the flats are all stuff you find at most state fairs or smaller parks. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgathriller Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 ^I will go with a state fair midway for 200 Robb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I expect to not be sexually assaulted by a parapelegic midget on a skateboard. So far no luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I hate carnivals and I don't count the coasters as credits, so why go? However, if I am not attacked by a toothless hick, it is not as bad as it could be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 I expect to not be sexually assaulted by a parapelegic midget on a skateboard. So far no luck. I agree, and may I add bearded ladies who are attracted to other women. :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 What do I expect at a carnival? - Crappy rides - Near death experiences - Things being deep fried that should never come anywhere near a fryer - A wide variety of mutants wandering around - Drunken ride operators - Lots of mullets and bad tattoos. Mostly on the women there dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapseofreason Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 To you, what would a good carnival consist of. You can post the rides you would like, the food, the staff, the games, etc. You can also post the favorite carnival youv'e been to. The best carnival I've been to is Home Days in my hometown, Garfield Heights, Ohio. They always had the best selection of rides (woohoo, RING OF FIRE!! always used to be one of my favorites) and the best food (Elephant Ears and Euclid Beach Frozen Custard!). So, my best carnival would consist of those, plus: Sooper Slide Hi-Roller (I know this is a flat ride but my brother went on it once and said it ruled; I haven't had the chance) Scrambler A good Ferris Wheel (you know, one of the bigger ones with the buckets) um.... and lots of good nacho stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 rides that have never been maintained bad rides bad workers crappy food bad tattoos everything over priced Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 My recent trip to Amsterdam had one such "parking lot carnival" there, altho it was right in the middle of a huge square (Dam Sq.) and in front of the Royal Palace. And for me, basically, the only thing(s) I will go on at these "groupings" is any cheap cheesy dark ride that may be tagging along. Like the Ghoster Coaster that was there, to ride. Clunky and usually silly, but fun for the moment. ~ ~ ~ ~ But if you want to see a Big Example of such a "carnival," c'mon up and come to Playland, BC where the asphalt is flat and gray and foot-numbing, the ride ops are just as 'guest-friendly' as you'd expect (not), and the assortment of rides? Well, let's just say the wood coaster holds it all together, and w/o it there, the whole thing is just a permanent parking lot extravaganza... with landscaping in movable holders (i.e trees, etc.) "This Is My Home Theme Park". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 The only thing thats ever good anymore at carnys or fairs are the fun houses.. walk throughs or ride throughs!! I wont go near any carny rides anymore specially when one tiny R pin is holding your carny ride car together!! There was one really interesting fun house ride through called Palace of Tong!! You sat in a rickshaw that took ya thru this evil palace and it was multilevel. Just as you enter into it a loud siren went off and made ya def for the rest of the ride!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgathriller Posted November 16, 2005 Author Share Posted November 16, 2005 What is an elephant ear? I have seen that labeled on food trailers before. And what if the carnival had good kept rides and a great selection of them. I have been to many carnivals that have great staff in uniforms, great rides, and they are well kept and not overpriced. And some of these have been parking lot carnivals. Would you ever visit these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smells_like_team_disney Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Personally, I've never been a fan of a carnivals. I don't like the pay-per-ride format, and the ride count usually isn't worth buying an all-day ride pass (from personal experience, anyway). And I'm not a fan of the dirt and cheap feel of a traveling carnival, much too chaotic for my tastes. I prefer the clean atmosphere and the controlled (and permanent) layout of a theme park. You get a much better experience for your money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 The bast carnival I ever went to was in the mall parking lot on a Thursday night. My friend and I were literally the only people there, and we got unlimited ride wristbands for only $12 each! We got to ride the Orbiter, 1001 Nachts, and Kamizaze over and over. Unfortunately the Chance Chaos that was there was not open . The carnival also had go-carts and a skyscraper ride, which were $10 extra per person, so I skipped them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AznShortBoi8021 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 The best carnival I ever went to was the Topsfield Fair in Topsfield, Massachusetts. They had at least 2 of almost every ride. I got free tickets to rides because I know a person that works there. I rode the Zippers four times and Kamikazes 6 times. I used all my free tickets on those rides. Then I bought 70 tickets for 50 bucks and rode After Burner(there was only one) 4 times. Then I went on all four fun houses once. Then I rode random rides once or twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe21498 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I expect the same things as when I visit a Six Flags park. Six Flags is basically a carnival that doesn't travel. Also it seems to fall into most of the categories listed above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 -Rough rides -Strange ride ops -Drunk people -Smokey atmosphere All = One freakin good time ---Brent 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM rocks my socks Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 I just like this one ride called the Hard Rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgathriller Posted November 17, 2005 Author Share Posted November 17, 2005 ^ Is this the hardrock ride you are talking about? http://www.flatrides.com/Ride%20Index/FabbriHardRock.jpg It looks freakin awesome! :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted November 17, 2005 Share Posted November 17, 2005 ^ Is this the hardrock ride you are talking about? http://www.flatrides.com/Ride%20Index/FabbriHardRock.jpg It looks freakin awesome! There is a very similar ride called "Experience." http://www.flatrides.com/Ride%20Index%20Pages/experience.html For some reason, I trust these types of carnival rides more than rides like the Rock-O-Plane or the Scrambler. They just look a lot more sturdy and less likely to fall apart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted November 19, 2005 Share Posted November 19, 2005 Mud. I expect lots of mud when i go to a carnival. Bad food stalls, where you have to walk thru about 6 inch deep mud to reach. rides that sink into the mud... In cleveland, it always rains during carnivals. Mud... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 Mud. I expect lots of mud when i go to a carnival.Bad food stalls, where you have to walk thru about 6 inch deep mud to reach. rides that sink into the mud... In cleveland, it always rains during carnivals. Mud... LMAO When it rains at my carnival-like (hah) home park - it's just wet asphalt and looks just as crappy to walk on. Then again, one doesn't sink to one's knees, like in Cleveland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinkerbell Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I don't really like carnivals, because of -Rides that look/feel like they're going to collapse -Expensive games -Drunk people -Food that isn't very good -Stoned ride ops But they can be fun if you're with the right people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
music11 Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I've been to a really good carnival in connecticut and its huge. The rides are awesome and i dont really look at the ride attendance and i've never heard of people being drunk at them. But anyways my favorite is the Thunderbolt as long as the attendant is awesome other wise the ride sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UberBeavis Posted November 20, 2005 Share Posted November 20, 2005 I have had some really fun experiences with some of my favorite older flatrides at parking lot carnivals - especially at Taft High School. A few years ago, the carnies were putting us on their Huss Breakdance and Eyerly Spider for ridiculous amounts of time; every time they stopped us to ask if we'd had enough, we'd beg for more... my wife and I are just sick people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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