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I agree. While both of those parks have their merits, they don't seem to come close to what Great Adventure has to offer.

^Whoops! Word mix up on my part, for some reason Adventure turned to America in my mind.

Six Flags Great America Adventure always is towards the top of parks I want to visit. The atmosphere looks great, and so do the rides. Seems worth the trip! EDIT: I always type America when I mean Adventure!

Already being discussed: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?/topic/26390-sf-new-for-2013/

I rode Diamondback 12 times in an hour. I felt fine, but my friend felt like throwing up after 9 on the same train. I think I could go as long as I'd like, but I will have to see if I do CFK next year if I really can take 100+ rides!

^As I am aware of, no. If it is true or not, we will find out after this weekend.

^Is this what has happened to Flying Turns? I just remember how the speed and wheels were not satisfactory.

^ The announcement seemed to be made for the 80s!

SF seems to be doing some cool things. Iron Rattler looks awesome! I like the hybridization of these older, rough wooden coasters. Seems to me that SF was very happy with the New Texas Giant to do a second project. Full Throttle is interesting, the backwards launch seems weird to me as it isn't for a major section of the ride, yet I bet it will be cool riding on it. igNIGHT seems like SF's Luminosity, I have to wonder if it will top it or even come close. I also like the attention placed on waterparks, and Black Hole of Doom 4D, if done right, could be a great slide.

^ Unless KI's height limit is 399 feet as I've read previously. I still anticipate a ride with the strata height and a full course. If it ever happens, it's very far in the future.

If you aren't going to go into all the mazes, you are probably better off not buying the pass and waiting. I am always VERY excited for Haunt. Personally, it is my favorite time to go to the park. Having all the different things to do, and the completely different atmosphere makes it seem like a different place. Sure the mazes aren't the scariest, but they are a lot of fun. I can't wait for this year's Haunt and what will be offered inside The Crypt.

http://www.cagreatamerica.com/goldstriker Sorry if there is already a thread, I couldn't find it. Seems like another GCI loaded with pops of airtime! Seems to be similar to Thunderhead, and I will love if it if just as intense.

Or maybe it's an accelerator, or not a launched ride at all?

^ I personally would prefer that Cedar Fair operated this way. It's always great hearing about the exciting attractions coming the next year all on the same day. The only advantage I can see is more elaborate announcements, but in my opinion, none of Cedar Fair's haven't been good enough for me to prefer them to a simple online announcement.

I've always thought they perpetuated a stereotype of enthusiasts.

There was also a drifting feature built into the cars that was never utilized. Add in the speaker system that didn't work. I truly believe that if everything planned had been done it could have been one of the best family coasters around, now it's just a shell of what it could have been.

^I guess you have a strong dislike for Mystery Mine?

It is a pretty fun simulator, until you have to wait for the station to fill before you can load the ride.

Most of the time it has been done this year, it has really helped with the packed station. Glad they're doing it.

Welcome to KIC! It's always great to get new members! 1. Usually, there is a gate with a small opening with a sign above reading, "Gold Pass Early Entry" or something along those lines. All you have to do is flash your pass and they let you walk through. 2. The rope drop works like most other parks. The national anthem plays, rope drops, and the running of the bulls commences. If you wish to get to X-Base, the best spot is by the Eiffel Tower. 3. Flight of Fear is pretty accommodating for front seat rides, while Firehawk isn't. If you are there early enough in the morning, Firehawk ops may let you since the crowd won't be as bad. I'd recommend heading to Firehawk first thing after the rope drop.

http://www.ldnews.com/latestnews/ci_21382505/roller-coaster-not-sale I have to wonder if it really was for sale, and Hersheypark is not ready to announce it, or if it really won't be leaving soon.

I just don't get it. Uninformed authors who feel the need to write about the top 10 coasters at a park where there are only 13! May as well write a little blurb about all of them.

As Terpy said, a guest could misinterpret this: "I'm sorry, one of the restraints seems to be malfunctioning and we can't send the train out until it's fixed." As: "One of the restraints malfunctioned during the ride and a person fell out." It is surprising what some will believe about a ride. I heard from multiple people in my school that one of WindSeeker's seats flew off into the parking lot, and that The Crypt was closed because the gondola fell off. Some information doesn't belong in the hands of the GP.

I know that this year, the trains did not arrive in time for testing. Thus delaying it until 2013. Of course I may be wrong, but I believe they were delayed from 2011 due to Holiday World wanting to see how they worked out for other parks before they put them on the ride.

A happy retirement to him! Dollywood is a great park, and I'm glad that he was able to grow it into such a great place. Hopefully Mr. Ross can keep the company at its best.