lapseofreason Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 ...Wow, I think this actually the first non-TR thread I've started! Anyways, we're heading down to San Diego this weekend for a concert (Radiohead) and naturally, want to check out some of the beaches there. Upon looking at various websites I came across Belmont Park near Mission Beach, which I had no idea existed or that there was a CREDIT there. Woohoo! My questions are: Should we even bother hitting Belmont if we have time? Is the Giant Dipper rough or worth riding? And more importantly, does anyone know if it's open right now? Just curious... thanks for any help. -Amanda PS: WTF is it called "GIANT" Dipper if, according to RCDB, it's only 75 ft high? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiCoastal Kid Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 For one, the coaster has been around since the early 1900's, so back then it was pretty giant. Anyway, YES, go ride it! I went there a few years ago and marathoned it and had a blast! You can get an unlimited ride wristband for fairly inexpensive, and I believe the wristband gets you on the other few rides they have there. Dipper is probably one of my favorite woodies. It doesn't pack a lot of airtime, but honestly the ride is just plain FUN. It's basically right on the beach too, so you get a really nice view going up the lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Yea, I had a blast on it myself. It isnt the textbook example of an impressive coaster, nor is it really good at anything other than providing smiles and a good time - but what good is all the airtime in the world if you aren't having fun? (or in pain like on Intamin hypers...) - Joe, who specifically remembers the Dipper being smooth for the most part, and highly recommends it edit: Belmont Website incl. pricing/hours etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easytoremember Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I also loved this ride. Yes it is a little rough, but it doesn't beat you up to bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalDude Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 Ya it is a nice ride to go on. We do not go out of our way to ride it, but if we are in the area then we get a few rides in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 The Giant Dipper is really fun, and surprisingly smooth for it's size. It even provides some airtime in the back. Apart from the coaster, the park is pretty small. The only other rides worth riding there are the Chaos, and Beach Blaster (which is just like La Revolucion @ Knott's with an equally horrible program) -Luke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 I have a sentimental attachment to this ride as it was my first Woodie! I love it! My dad used to take us down to the beach when we were kids and the first thing we would do was ride this coaster. It always brings back fond memmories and I am hoping that it will be my sons first woodie as well when we go down to visit Seaworld and San Diego this in the next few weeks here. I say go for it! It's a fun ride. Nothing mind blowing. Just a lot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdsmartdude911 Posted June 19, 2006 Share Posted June 19, 2006 you know, this thread came just in time, im headin up to San Diego 19-22, and i was wondering whether or not to ride it, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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