CycloneMan Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 Here's the little teaser 1 and 2 More updates and videos to come later. -Dainan "Stay tuned" Rafferty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted July 9, 2008 Report Share Posted July 9, 2008 I've never seen anyone look so happy on an Arrow multi-looper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) The Plan: My friends Walter and Jackie have been planning a trip out to Cedar Point for there three year anniversary for a year now! Part of the plan was for my brother and I to tag along, because no trip can be complete with out the Rafferty twins (they say), but for months I've been saying I can't go. Well, the morning (3am) before the trip, I was going over my account and such and I realized, I can fully afford this trip! So I called Walter and told him I was in. I drove out to Jackie's house and we went over the trip and did a run to Great Adventure...because we were bored. The original plan was to drive out to Cedar Point but doing a stop of Kennywood the day before. Do two days at Cedar Point, then go to King's Island, and seeng if we need a second day there or not. If we didn't need one, we were going to go to Kentucky Kingdom! Then go back to Cedar Point for July 4th and then go home stopping at some park on the way. Day: 1 June 29th, 2008 Park: Kennywood Trip Report We left Manalapan, NJ at around 7am and headed out west. Some where between there and Hershey, I got hold of the wheel and drove all he way to Kennywood. I don't remember what time it was when we got there, all I know is that it was the most driving I've ever done in my life . So first things first, we go in and use our tickets we bought online to get in. I will be honest, this was like being at Disneyland for me (in some way). I've always wanted to go to Kennywood (as well as Cedar Point and King's Island), so I was very hyper and jumpy. Of course I wanted to ride Steel Phantom first...but I couldn't, so I stuck with Phantom's Revenge. I will admit, everytime I went on Phantom's Revenge, I got all excited and couldn't contain myself. So of course, when we got in the station, we queued up for the back, where we ran into our friends Kevin and Emily who we haven't seen since Six Flags America in early May. So, we finally get on the ride and we are going up the lift. God I just love these Arrow noises and then we get slamed down the first drop, which completely suprised me! Then came the second hill which you take at amazing speed! The rest of the ride was filled with great speed, laterals and ejector. This has ranked as my number 3 steel coaster! After that, we took a stop at the Potato Patch for some fries. I got mine with gravy, Jackie went plain, and Walter got cheese and bacon on his. From there we strolled on over to the Racer (because Thunderbolt shut down when we got in line). The Racer was fun. It would have been better if they dispatched the trains at the same time, the train was actually behind the other on the lift, it was an unfair race. From there we went on Jack Rabbit. This ride completely suprised us. I've heard stories, but wanted to try myself. On the double down, I got so much ejector that my feet were off the ground! (I wasn't holding on). After that Walter and Jackie rode the Paratrooper while I filmed a bit. Then the three of us went on to be my new favorite flat ride, Kangaroo. Apperantly it's the last one left in the world, which is a true shame because more of these should be around. The ride goes around in a circle on a track, but the track lifts and ends, and the cars come off the track and float down back on the track. The airtime is pretty sweet and it's just a really fun ride! Next up was Garfield's Nightmare, which was just there Old Mill, rethemed. The ride was a nice break from the heat but it was very lame, and I wish I got to see the original Old Mill...and not some fat cat in 3D. After that we headed over to ride Valcano, there Huss Enterprise. Fun as usual for any Enterprise. After that we took a ride on Phantom's Revenge before heading over to Exterminator, which was in the over flow queue. So we waited it. When we were inside the building the park shut down due to an approaching Tornado! About an hour later, the park reopened and we got in the ride in 10 minutes. This is a Reverchon Spinning Mouse, and it is VERY well themed. This totally blew us away, and we loved every minute of it. The rain cleared, but not all the coasters were open yet so we went into Noah's Ark. Wow...just wow! That's all I am saying . After that we finally got over to Thunderbolt which as now running one train. We waited for the back, and it was alot of fun. Another top 10 from this park. It's mazing how big the first and last hills are in the ravine. I now understand he whole fanbase to this park. I don't feel like typing every ride in detail, but after that we did a few flats and got the kiddie credit. We also did the Turtles and I was flying all around, and the new Ghostwood Manor, whish had a cool preshow, but I don't care for shooting dark rides, so I wasn't totally impressed! Overall, Kennywood was a great park and it was my favorite of the trip, and I'd love to go back! Photos Because I have no camera, these are all video stills The GPS was helpfull, but lied to us a few times on the trip! OMFG WE ARE HERE! And this is where I almost died of hapiness! The park looks a bit like it should be called "Kennyhood" from the outside, but it definately is not! From the parking lot, we could tell, we weren't getting on Pit Fall I was sooooooooooo happy....and tired! This reminded me of Lake Compounce The tunnel to get into the park WOW...this looks different than from the outside... faint So...these trains were a bit bizzare looking, but who cares The second drop that dives through the Thunderbolt The sick banked turn of doooooooooooooom (everything is more dramatic when you add more "o"s btw) Ejector here... here... and here... Hey look, Kevin and Emily! Walter eats his Potato Patch fries unaware that he is going to be hit by a train full of riders...GASP! Thunderbolt is all sexy and stuff! Too bad, we'll come back to you later! Insert high pitched squeel here So next up was the Racer The crew kind of sucked Here's one train.... ...and there's the other, about 10 seconds later! This was are "OMFG" ride of the trip! So innocent and so pure... But the double down will kill ya! Literally...there are no lapbars Walter and Jackie ride the Paratrooper While I eat some yummy pop corn! So here is the world's greatest flat ride, Kangaroo See how it just jumps off the track! Sigh....moving on Yes, we did Phantom again! The restraints are bizzare but awesome! Walter is ready to ride! Pittsburg Plunge doing it's thang (or Pixberg as the locals say) Lost Kennywood looked really great! And even better at night...but by that point, my battery was dead. Chaching! The overflow was at least shaded by Pittsburg Plunge And then there was the neetly themed, indoor queue. Me, Walter an Jackie waiting out the tornado that was in the area. I see a rat! el oh el Very cool loading platform, and very well themed as well! I loved it Noah's Ark, simply amazing. You have to check it out yourself! We finally got to ride Thunderbolt after a long day. And it was so worth it! I just love these NAD trains! The first drop is AMAZING! We end with this shot of Ghostwood Manor. It ws trackless... There would be more photos, but my battery died (because I am an idiot and accidently left my camera on in my pocket for an hour!) So, after we left the pak, Jackie and I drove, while Walter slept, to Sandusky to our fabulous Days Inn, where we crashed, looking foward to our next day. -Dainan "That concludes day 1" Rafferty Edited July 13, 2008 by CycloneMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x Million Miles Away x Posted July 13, 2008 Report Share Posted July 13, 2008 (edited) Way cool! I can't wait to hear more! Edited July 13, 2008 by x Million Miles Away x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Day: 2 June 30th, 2008 Park: Cedar Point Trip Report I don't feel like typing a full report on Cedar Point, so I will type some things. Okay, so it was rainy all day, and all the coasters were running on low capacity. Two trains on everything that ran three, one train on the woodies...and some steels. I wasn't impressed with the park at all in the morning. In fact, I hated it about half way through the day. But then the park grew on me and I enjoyed it. I still like Kennywood better though. Photos Here is Jackie and I...tired...but getting ready to head out... To buy me shoes because mine got destroyed a Kennywood So at Wal-Mart we found Hannah Montana! We asked her for her autograph but she was all like, "yea, what eva! kthnxbai!" This made us laugh So...yea...like...we are going to Cedar Point or something! You should have heard us in the car...it may go in the video...it may not One of these towers really excited us "INTAMIN FIRST GENERATION DROP TOWER!" So yea...I gave up $150 for a Premium Pass...that actually did pay off Aww...so cute....NOT! Chedar Pint! First order of the day, was Whicked Twister Mind the rain drop on the lense The launch was felt faster than it looked. But I like Vodoo at Dorney Park a bit better. Corkscrew doing it's thang! Kingda Ka...I mean...Top Thrill Dragster started testing a little after opening! Our next coaster was Iron Dragon. My first Arrow suspended coaster. They were only running one train! From Iron Dragon, I got a nice shot of Wicked Twister Fail Okay, so Cedar Point is sworming with bugs and birds, and this bird kept taking Jackie's fries. So what do I do as a good friend? Film it of course! Which should we go on next? The train, or the potentially good Intamin Giga Coaster? For some reason we chose the Intamin! Millennium Force flying by! The queue did fill up later And this is on a slow day! It looks so good But the truth is, Millennium Forceless sucked! And we did not even bother riding it again! The only pop of airtime. At least it gave a good show...sorta Jackie, Walter and I in line! l8r! Nice wet stroll over to the other side of the park! They asked for it! Maverick Me in line for Maverick I liked the queue Except the queue house was like a maze! So, the first drop was really cool! These turns looked very good, but were way too rough! The airtime was great though! As was the hangtime! The brakes after the launch don't really make a difference You take to this ride at too much speed that it's painfull. It's a great ride, just too rough. Seriously...how? Next up was Mean Streak (which we later called Splean Creak) By this point, we waited 45 minutes for Mean Streak. And I was just in a pissy mood and was totally hating Cedar Point! Cedar Creek Mine Ride was fun I don't have a great shot of Gemeni but I really liked it. And the station as well Call me what ever, but I kept accidentely reffering to TTD as Ka the whole time I was there out of habbit! I watched my footage and was embaressed by how many times I called it Ka. I eventually stopped though. I like that it has lap bars But I like the exra hill better Walter in line for Top Thrill Dragster The queue was almost identical to the original Kingda Ka queue...just themed differently... And there were some neet facts posted on the wall The launch track on TTD at least tells you when you'll launch Okay, so visually, I like Top Thrill Dragster better than Kingda Ka. It has a great atmosphere for it at all times. It also has lap bars that makes it more comfortable and no trim brake at the top to slow it down. The only down side is that TTD doesn't have the extra hill like Ka. And I found Dragster to feel like it was missing something because of it. Either way it's a good ride, but not the best. This is the only shot I got of Magnum from the first day at Cedar Point. I will say that it is my favorite coaster at the park! Um, ew... Mantis had a great verical loop The diving loop was nice too But the rest of the ride was just terrible. It made my legs numb and bashed my head around. The worst coaster at the Point, by far. This was also the 1st B&M stand-up coastr for me. That being said, I like the Intamin ones better! From one crappy ride, I get a nice shot of another one! So here's a cool story. After the park closed, I ran to Top Thrill Dragster fro Magnum. We went there before and they said it was down! When I went back I saw a line of people waiting. Walter comes behind me and says "No..." and as he does, a supervisor comes out and says that even though the ride is down, and may not open tonight, they are going to let us in the queue! Mean while this is 10 minutes AFTER park closing! I just looked at Walter and gave him a smirk! After about 20 minutes, the ride reopened and we got the last launch of the night! In the process, we made friends with a Cedar Point regular named Chris. It was a great night that started with a "meh" morning. On that note, I am going away for a few days on Tuesday, and I'm busy tomorrow, so the next update, might not be until Friday! -Dainan "300th post" Rafferty Edited July 14, 2008 by CycloneMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Sounds like your trip was off to a pretty awesome start so far. Can't wait to hear how it all finished up for you with the rest of your park hopping went and assessments of the other parks and rides you got to see. I am extremely jealous right now at this trip of yours, but intrigued nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 Sorry to make you jelous, but happy you're enjoying the updates . I must say that Blue Streak was one of my favorite coasters at Cedar Point, and I really liked Disaster Transport! Which I completely forgot to put in this TR. When we were going up the lift, the girl I was sitting next to, told her red neck father I was afraid so he SLAPPED MY BACK and told me to wake up! I was like, "Yo! What the ****?" and he said, "Yall scared!?" I was like, "Um, no! I've been on 150 something coasters, this is nothing!" Then at the end of the ride, I told Jackie that this reminded me of a Japanese coaster I once rode, so the redneck said to his daughters, "This reminds me of a fat chick I once rode!" That became the line of the trip! -Dainan "The third update will most likely be Friday" Rafferty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted July 14, 2008 Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) Glad to hear that you had fun. Can't wait for your Kings Island trip report. Did you also vist Geuga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom? Luis L. Edited July 14, 2008 by Luis L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Then at the end of the ride, I told Jackie that this reminded me of a Japanese coaster I once rode, so the redneck said to his daughters, "This reminds me of a fat chick I once rode!" If your trip report was simply that line with a picture of the guy underneath it I think it would have possibly been the most hilarious thing I have ever read on a website anywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazer Alchemist Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Glad to hear that you had fun. Can't wait for your Kings Island trip report. Did you also vist Geuga Lake's Wildwater Kingdom? Luis L. Jackie and I tried to get Dainan to go there, but every time we even mentioned it he would start to cry. True story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 ^True statement! I fought against it! Besides...wasn't going to Waldameer sooooooooooooo much better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargazer Alchemist Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 ^True statement! I fought against it! Besides...wasn't going to Waldameer sooooooooooooo much better?Don't make me hurt you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2008 Bring it Walter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x Million Miles Away x Posted July 17, 2008 Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 (edited) Wow Dainan! I am eagerly anticipating your next update! Edited for grammar. -Dan Edited July 19, 2008 by Sxydan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2008 Well, I haven't been home since Monday morning, so the next update should be at the latest, on Saturday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Day: 3 July 1st, 2008 Park: Cedar Point Trip Report We left for the park hoping to get there for opening, but we ran a tad late because of Walter! (this basically happened every day by the way). We got there to see the lot filled, so we decided to drive back to the Soak City Parking Lot. We went straigh to Magnum XL-200. It was a three train wait for the back. When we got off the ride, the queue was allready half way filled! We were going to hit TTD but it was down, so we cought a ride on Corkscrew. Which was fun and not so rough as everyone says it is! After that, we took a ride on Matterhorn. After that we took the train around a few laps. And decided to ride Mean Streak. We waited a half hour for it, and finally got on. We ended up getting stuck half way up the lift! We sat there for five minutes before the attendant came up and Walter stopped him to ask what happened and he just said, "Who took out the camera?" We all kind of looked at each other confused and then a girl two rows ahead of us hit the girl next to her and said, "Oh my god! I can't believe you did that!" Then the girls behind them were all embaressed and stuff. About 5 minutes later they restarted it and we finished the ride! Next we saw The Misadventures of Molly and Maverick. It was an interesting showm, but crowded. It was fun though. I just wish we had a seat. Next we went over to Maverick which was re-opening from a break down. We decided to give it a second opinion. We waited an hour while this guy was singing and dancing Michael Jackson songs. (I swear to god!). We sat up in he front. It was a fun ride, but still a bit rough, but definately better than the day before. We headed over to Gemini, where we waited a full queue just to get th credit on the blue side. Then we went to Soak City to escape the park and heat. It was alot of fun. We actually did every slide before leaving. We then went over to Hotel Breakers for dinner, but decided to come back later. We then went back into the park, by Wicked Twister, and decided to ride it. While we were waiting it broke down. So we decided to wait it out. We ended up hanging out with the crew for two hours, before they told us it wouldn't re-open. We then realizedwe only had a half hour left, so we rode Troika and MaxAir, which Walter chickened out on, because he "Had to use the bathroom!" We left the park and went to TGI Fridays at Hotel Breakers. We didn't end up leaving the Point until after midnight. This will be our last visit at Cedar Point until the 4th of July. Photos The skyline was alot brighter today! Magnum was looking very sexy! And running great this morning From the parking lot, it seemed that only one side of Gemini would be open today... Up next, Corkscrew It's a very sexy Arrow, might I add The Matterhorn is an older version of a Thunderbolt This will get us off our feet and sort of, out of the heat The train offers some nice shots of Millennium Force 1 2 And Maverick So there's this whole cool part of the train where you go through Saw Mills, Towns and houses... ...but something bothers me... ...why the hell are they all dead? Seriouly!? Why!? We decided to do Mean Steak next There's just so much wood This drop would be great if the damn trims weren't there... It takes the turns kind of slow! The Misadventures of Molly and Maverick Next up is Maverick... ...where this man kept singing and dancing to Michael Jackson's greatest hits! I don't know if he has something wrong with him, or just high. Either way, he was having a ball, and making the line seem alot shorter than it was! ...I...just...don't...get...it... Same goes for you! Town Hall was pretty cool. Yea....I just had to! And I am that jerk who was wearing a Kingda Ka shirt at Cedar Point! Gemini was later on running both sides... ...but then went back to only one! Random shot of Magnum here... We'll come back to you later! Wicked Twister was an interesting experience... Troika is always a fun ride! Walter in line for MaxAir. This isthe face of some one who needs to use the bathroom This was our last ride at the Point for the day! Back at Hotel Breakers. They brought our meals and appetizers out at the same time. Only quality from TGI Fridays! -Dainan "King's Island next!" Rafferty Edited July 21, 2008 by CycloneMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 This was certainly one heck of a trip so far. I got a pretty big kick out of the camera short in there because just picturing that happening in front of me would have made my day. Pictures look great as always too. Can't wait to hear about the next stop Dainan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I don't think your a jerk for wearing your KingdaKa shirt at Cedar Point. We gotta' represent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Did you ride Diaster Transport? Can't wait for your Kings Island trip report. Luis L. Edited July 22, 2008 by Luis L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
x Million Miles Away x Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) We actually waited the full que for disaster transport on the 4th of July. Not only that but we wasted 3 bucks on 3D glasses (that are now in my trunk). And Dainan....that video is pure epic win! Edited July 22, 2008 by x Million Miles Away x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southview2 Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I met walter today! hahaha...I was working a I heard him mention mouse in a box so I challenged his coaster shirt. lol, KK is WAY better than TTD..sorry walter. And btw: when I see someone wearing a TTD shirt at GADV it makes me mad but today it didnt. lol.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) He was wearing the TTD shirt? Well..I'm not suprised Edited July 23, 2008 by CycloneMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up_Up_and_Away Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 I met walter today! hahaha...I was working a I heard him mention mouse in a box so I challenged his coaster shirt. lol, KK is WAY better than TTD..sorry walter. And btw: when I see someone wearing a TTD shirt at GADV it makes me mad but today it didnt. lol.. Yeah, for someone who knocks GA as much as he does, Walter upgraded his pass and can't stay away... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkridedan Posted July 23, 2008 Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 That's not too bad. When I worked at the park, I would see Millenium Force shirts and think, "ugh." Then I rode it and has the same reaction. My first words when I got off were, "That was retarded." I liked it better when I rerode it on a cool morning in September, front seat. The back on a hot day was not even memorable. Not getting Maverick, Dainan? You have classic taste; I am surprised. After going to SFNE, I think I still like Maverick better. TTD is better than Kingda Ka from the second car and back, IMO. I would rather be comparing Mavericks tho. It would have been the perfect replacement for Viper! I don't know where El Toro would have went tho. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CycloneMan Posted July 23, 2008 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2008 (edited) Maverick reminded me a bit of Viper wih the suddn transitions and quick changes. We were going to go Forceless another try, but didn't want to be bothred by the line Edited July 23, 2008 by CycloneMan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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