Electerik Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 Just got back from 2 great days at Holiday World. Voyage is definitely top 10 material. Not too sure about it being #1, though. Gobbler Getaway was great, even in its less-than-finished state. Legend was running mediocre, and Raven was down-right poor. Not sure why: It's not rough and it's not braked. There's just not as much air as there used to be. There were lots of school groups on day one. Annoying, but not unmanageable. Met and talked briefly with Will and Pat Koch outside the front gate on day two. At Holiday World, everyone is an A-lister. Okay, on to the pictures: Sadly, no word on next year.... Gobbler Getaway was in "previews." Still some effects not working, no score was collected during the first couple scenes, and the exit hallway is just black walls. Still, it was great. No MIB, of course, but very original and loads of fun. A great additio Oh, the wacky shananigans! Here I am pretending to be a complete coaster dork. Signature Shot The Plymouth Rock Cafe wasn't quite ready yet. (It's that pile of bricks on the right.) Still some work to be done on the station. "Why! That's outrageous! I want to speak to the manager!" On day two, we hit the water park. Zoombabwe (on the left) was the highlight, though the whole park was great. This woman is unhappy because she is married to me. The rapids ride floats through a flooded western town. Just a nice picture of the park's flyers. "Well, we're not at Six Flags." Frightful Falls with The Legend in the background. The Lewis & Clarke Trail and Hallo-Swings. Raven and the park exit. I really used to love this ride. Now it's just good, and I can't figure out why. Still pretty, though. "The Legend" cabins in the Lake Rudolph Campground. Nice view, eh? A history of the town and the park. Worth checking out. And free! (Although they do accept donations.) Cool minigolf course, where each hole is shaped like something Christmas-y. "Yo yo yo, I'm Santa--don't give me no sass. Stay at my lodge or get my foot in yo ass!" The great thing about Santa Claus is that just about everything in town is themed. Here's the sign for the shopping center that's across the street from Santa's Lodge and Frosty's Fun Center.
MrMorgan Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 I just cant get enough PTRs of this park and cant wait to visit this summer since I havent been since before the Legend was built. Thanks for the pics!
BeemerBoy Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 Great pics, man. It's refreshing to see some shots you don't normally find anywhere else.
pvcoasterguy Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 I really need to go to Holiday World sometime, especially after these great reviews of Voyage/Gobbler Getaway (I love dark rides.) Anyway, great TR!
robbalvey Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 Awesome TR Erik! Great to see you posting here. It's so funny how a ride can differ from day to day. I was really worried that Raven wouldn't deliver, especially after Voyage, but it ran REALLY good when we were there (the rain might have helped too). I agree though, Legend wasn't running very well for us. Keep posting your travels! --Robb "I'm jealous of the nice blue skies you had on your visit!" Alvey
cfc Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 I'm learning a lot since I joined this site; before then, I probably wouldn't have even heard of a place like Holiday World. Now I want to explore these midwestern parks. Thanks for the report. Is the objective of Gobbler Getaway to blow away turkeys? I live just an hour away from PETA HQ, you know.
sfne2005 Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 ^TPR Midwest Trip next summer! See, it's information like THIS that I'd like to know as soon as possible so I don't plan to go there on my own!
robbalvey Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 ^ As soon as we have confirmed information, we'll let you know! --Robb "We'll be making some annoucements on the UK trip." Alvey
cfc Posted May 20, 2006 Posted May 20, 2006 ^TPR Midwest Trip next summer! Hot dang tamale! Looks like I'll have to keep next summer clear.
ParkTrips Posted May 21, 2006 Posted May 21, 2006 ^TPR Midwest Trip next summer! haha don't tell Anthony, I told him that it was going to be a tour of Oregon's finest amusement parks
Electerik Posted May 21, 2006 Author Posted May 21, 2006 Awesome TR Erik! Great to see you posting here. It's so funny how a ride can differ from day to day. I was really worried that Raven wouldn't deliver, especially after Voyage, but it ran REALLY good when we were there (the rain might have helped too). I agree though, Legend wasn't running very well for us. Keep posting your travels! --Robb "I'm jealous of the nice blue skies you had on your visit!" Alvey Actually, I'm glad to hear that you had some good rides on Raven. I loved it when I first rode it in 2000. But both last year and now this year, it was really ordinary. I thought it might just be the new train last year. But now I think I may just be unlucky. Um...which is better, I guess. As for my nice blue skies...well...they weren't that way the whole time.... From the highway. In the foreground is the employee parking lot.
Electerik Posted May 21, 2006 Author Posted May 21, 2006 Thanks for the report. Is the objective of Gobbler Getaway to blow away turkeys? I live just an hour away from PETA HQ, you know. Actually, no. The turkeys are all hidden, and you have to aim your "turkey caller" at different things they're hiding behind to get them to come out. Though there aren't really any more of Gobbler Getaway, higher resolution (and additional) pictures from the trip can be found here: http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/electerik/my_photos
rollermonkey Posted May 21, 2006 Posted May 21, 2006 Soon. Soon I will fill the void in my track record that is Holiday World. Alas, it's not going to happen this year, but soon.
cfc Posted May 21, 2006 Posted May 21, 2006 ^^Well, it's good to know that PETA won't get medieval on Holiday World, then.
robinschroder Posted May 21, 2006 Posted May 21, 2006 ^TPR Midwest Trip next summer! How exciting!! I can't wait to hear more details, after all I'm overdue another Stateside visit!!
dougr Posted May 21, 2006 Posted May 21, 2006 ^TPR Midwest Trip next summer! haha don't tell Anthony, I told him that it was going to be a tour of Oregon's finest amusement parks You know, you could combine the two in a Northern-Western massive roadtrip.
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