robbalvey Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Hey everyone! So once again we are in Vegas for Thanksgiving weekend. A tradition that started last year when we realized how EMPTY Vegas was during this time of year. I guess Vegas isn't really the "family destination" for the holiday. Well that works out GREAT for us! This was also Derek's first ever trip to Vegas so we had to get in all the credits, and over the next few days, show him around the place. We'll have daily updates so chkeep checking back. Make sure you see ALL the updates below: Nov 23rd Photos - Part I - Getting to Vegas and Stratosphere (scroll down) Nov 23rd Photos - Part II - Credit Whoring Around Vegas: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20638&start=4 Nov 23rd Photos - Part III - Hookah Lounge! http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20638&start=10 Nov 24th Photos w/ Manhattan Express Video: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20638&start=40 Nov 24th Photos - Part II - More Vegas Insanity: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20638&start=56 Nov 25th Photos - The Food Update: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20638&start=70 Nov 26th Photos - Desperado & SFMM! http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20638&start=97 If you want to know what powers the Stratosphere elevators...that's right! It's Otis Spunkmeyer cookies!!! "Check out Derek's sweaty hands!!!" HOLY CRAP!!!!!! Derek: "What the hell have I done?" Robb: "Umm....I don't see anything but ants!" "Hey, Insanity doesn't look THAT bad!" Holy crap....YES X-Scream DOES go right off the side of the tower! Change of underwear #1! And now the start of the Elissa "there is no freaking way you are getting me on these crazy rides" part of the day. The view from Big Shot was pretty cool, except for the smog. Big Shot is still the king of S&S towers. Just what you need is MASSIVE airtime on the top of a freaking tower!!! This is what a coaster looks like a thousand feet off the ground! Here are the 'old school' Stratosphere ride. They might be older, but you still need balls of steel to ride them! This morning we got up early to head down and meet John at the Stratosphere. But after dinner, it's time for the micro brewery and it's beer for us all! At dinner, Derek has a beer, Robb has Balsamic Vinegar! We finally make it to our hotel. This is an "Elissa Friendly" place with a McDonald's and a Sabarro! Zzyzx road. Cool, huh? Here is Lake Delores Water Park just outside of Barstow which has been closed for at least three years now. It's the middle of FREAKING NOWHERE!!! This was NOT a good place to build this. I do wonder why none of the slides have been moved to another pa The Scandia in Victorville now has what appears to be a Kantanga! I wonder if this is the REAL Katanga from Florida. According to the sign they also have a credit, which turned out is a LIE!!!! Our drive out to Vegas wasn't too bad. But here you can see that not many people are going to Los Angeles! Smart people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Looks like you guys are having fun in Vegas! I really need to get out there sometime :? _six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShoubraStreet74 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 X-Scream and Insanity are two rides I would probably NEVER ride. That's just a bit too much for me. :shock: :shock: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arrowfanman Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Yea...those look like rides I would sit out for! Looks like you're havin a good time though. P.S. ...question...does Vegas get earthquakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 And now begins the "Credit Whoring" part of the day! This dummy walks away with a $500 jackpot!!!! "I found a slot machine made just for me!" Back at the hotel, time for some sluts...I mean slots! Yay!!! More side boob!!!! "Fat Tire" the official beer of ACE. Time for a quick stop at the Wynn. More "Side Boob!" Elissa is in awe of the Paul Frank store, and in just in case you are wondering, YES, she bought more hamster stuff! "Hey, When did Vegas get Men In Black?!" Just in case you missed it...we're in Las Vegas. Vegas is home of "Side Boob Hour!" Um...here is a roller coaster. We rode this. We didn't die, throw up, get hit by a bird, mauled by a bear, or have toothpaste spread on our butt cheecks. YAY!!!! VERTICAL LOOPS!!!! I do NOT miss the Premiere over the shoulder restraints! "Speed or the Buffet?" "The buffet is probably cheaper." "OMG! It IS!!!!" FOUND IT!!!! The only thing missing here is a "toe" Pengiun is going to be SOOOO jealous! Konami Korner is still here! Good thing for Arrow loopers! Next up...Grand Slam Canyon...or Adventuredone...or whatever they are calling this place these days... "Help! I'm being attacked by the giant inflatable snowman!" "GIGITY GIGITY GIGITY!!!" "I'm feeling especially dirty today!" Next whorish spot..."Peter Piper Pizza" "Cha-ching...let's get the hell outta here!" "Hi, I'm Derek, and I am a whore!" "I gotta have kiddie coasters!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Nice job! Way to go Robb on the jackpot! My hands started sweating when I saw X-Scream and Insanity. I haven't ridden Insanity, but X-Scream freaked me out pretty good the last time we were there. Enjoy the rest of your time out there. Looking forward to more pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 X-Scream and Insanity are two rides I would probably NEVER ride. That's just a bit too much for me. :shock: :shock: You couldn't get me up that f'in tower there, even if it meant a bonus 100 creds!!! Elissa is a smart woman. Remember that, Robb. She knows what is right and what is c-c-c-c-crazy for her/you/you both. And probably Derek, too. Derek looked pretty kool there on Insanity, even tho, the palms can give you away, lolol. Good TR start, guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapseofreason Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Stop... you guys are making me drool! I'd kill to go to Vegas right now! Anyways, thanks for the pictures and have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Awesome pics! Makes me really excited about going in March. I remember thinking how stupid it was to install X-Scream. I didn't really see the point. Was I ever wrong. Too bad my trip is going to be a little shy of my 21st. Oh well, I'll return someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 My part two take - What is Elissa doing with that string there at the sluts, er, slots machine, Derek in back? OMG did she rig that game??? Somehow?????? :shock: And those kid coasters, Derek? Well, I think throwing your hands up in the air was a nice touch. Showing the ability of succeeding over .... um .... height restrictions? Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 24, 2005 Author Share Posted November 24, 2005 And now for the "Adventure into the Hoobastank....AKA, the Hookah Lounge!" Poor little ugly guys! Check back tomorrow for more Vegas photos! This is the closest thing we're gonna get to the "Fishing Restaurant" Elissa settles for some chinese food back a the hotel. Robb desides to stick with the buffalo wings! NEED. MORE. HOOKAH!!! Derek...um....goes down on the Hookah! He tries out some Strawberry flavored stuff. So Derek has been talking about this Hookah Lounge for months ever since he saw it on the Food Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Wow, the rides on the Stratosphere Tower are looking unbelievable! I can understand why Elissa hasn´t ridden one of those! However, looks like you had a good day there! I am looking forward for more pictures! --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waterviper Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 :shock: SIDE BOOBS!!!! Great tr and pics there Robb!! Looks like you guys are having a great time!!! Cant wait to see more pics and hear Dereks reaction on MANHATTAN EXPRESS!!!! I so would ride all those rides on stratosphere..with hands up even!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissie Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Lol!! Awesome photos! Viva Las Vegas! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Mmmm - hoooo-kaaahhhh. Mmmm - ugly little crabs. Mmmm - buffalo wings. What more can I say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Hey it looks like you are having fun!! One question, how fast does Insanity spin around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djrappa Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Hey Robb have you guys checked out the Lake of Dreams at Wynn before? I mean you guys are in town there certainly a lot more often that I am so I imagine you would have but then again it's kind of a little hidden secret so maybe not... If you haven't be sure to go see it, amazing stuff. *whishes I was back in Vegas * Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterCrazy Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Great Photos, Insanity looks like a lot of fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 HOLY COW!! ANOTHER CREDIT IN VEGAS!!! YEA DRAGON!!!! JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Sweeeet! you got a picture of an "Avenue Q" advertisement from Wynn. 8) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Anybody know why the center pole with the cables and struts on Insanity were added? This wasn't there when the ride opened; looks like a little extra bracing so the arms don't go crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Looks like you peoples are having a lot of fun. You gotta get some video of Derek's reaction on Manhattan Express . Can you get a POV of High Roller? Or some more pics? I've never understood, if it launches or there's a chain, if it goes around once, etc. Keep up the TR, it's alot of fun to read Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Happy Anniversary guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Looks like you guys are having a lot of fun! Awsome Photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penguin Posted November 24, 2005 Share Posted November 24, 2005 Enjoying the report so far. I can't wait to see more pictures. Vegas is one of my favorite places. I will be in Vegas next year and my fiance wants to ride X-Scream and Insanity. I honestly don't think I could ride them even though he will probably manage to talk me into it. Have a great time -Kristen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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