faeriewench
-
Posts
4,131 -
Joined
-
Days Won
35
Content Type
Profiles
Forums
Events
Posts posted by faeriewench
-
-
I assume this. I still remember trying to get through and order mine. Back then OSU had 12 minutes between classes. I don't know how many times I called in that 12 minutes, but the line was busy. My professor was just about to start class, and of course my last attempt was when I finally got through.
When did you try to order yours? I didn't even order mine until the day the final section of the lift hill was torn down and got through on the first try. o_o Up until then I actually had no intention of getting one. I hated riding it but I think watching the video of it coming down actually saddened me slightly knowing that was the end and it will never come back so I buckled and got it. We also got a couple bolts.
Wow...$200..my track didn't even cost that much straight from the park. I think they were being sold for close to a 100 even?
-
1
-
-
I never been to a Drive In Theater
....and I want to see Jurassic World sooo badly. Same for Star Wars but that is still several months off.
-
4
-
-
Having just got home from Carowinds and reading this discussion, I ask the question. For this type of ride vehicle (Is there a specific name for DBack, Behemoth, Fury 325, etc), the tallest HYPER in the U.S.A is 232 feet, Intimidator at Carowinds. Carowinds has the tallest US Hyper and World's tallest Giga coaster, currently. Why isn't Mako reaching for 250ft, 260ft or higher lift hill? Correct me if I am wrong but is there anything between 232 and 305 in North America? That is a decent gap to fill. Is it money? Is it space limitations? Yeah, it will be a one of it's kind in the Orlando area, but like some have said, this is not a something some would go out of their way to ride.
Build a 255 footer and introduce some of Fury's banked turns, you would have a coaster to talk about.
Remember a lot of the GP are not enthusiasts (which are the parks targets in most cases) and do not know or care of the the existence of the other B&M hypers. The locals will have one now within reach. It's already got some people talking, and as much as I don't like coasters, I know this park been needing one and the fact they sticking to B&M is good.
-
4
-
-
I voted for my favorite woodie, Thunderhead!
Heck yeah! That was my 1st vote and then Manta, haha
-
2
-
-
I've never heard of Rougerou
*Rougarou
My iPad has other ideas.
-
3
-
-
^Well the Smiler reached global news did it?
I know completely different manufactures but there are some similarities with the trains. I have had people ask me if Rougerou is the same type of coaster just by the looks of the trains..
-
That's because they do, IMO of courseSome feel the park has enough Coasters as it is and should start focusing on other ideas, Dark Rides in particular,
The queue concept art reminded me of Jaguars in some ways. I probably won't ride this because of what it does...I won't even ride Sierra Sidewinder at Knotts. I have pretty much made up my mind to return to Florida in September (when it's not as humid) of next year. 2 or 3 days at SeaWorld and 1 at Busch Gardens is what I am going to shoot for.
-
2
-
-
Eh why not... I voted but my vote was not casted for either Banshee or Diamondback.
-
At SeaWorld I heard guests refer to the pilot whales as "black belugas"
I can't even..... ._.
/facepalm
And then the Commerson's dolphins at Aquatica (Orlando) I heard guests refer to them as "baby shamus" (this was also really bad at SeaWorld Ohio as they had nearly the whole population of Commerson's there during the 90s)
-
10
-
-
Some ways I'd consider Six Flags Fiesta Texas underrated.
-
2
-
-
I don't really like riding roller coasters at all (hence why I am ok with all those listed coasters staying in the graves) and miss the shade.
Give me a good, tame flat and I am ok (as in no swinging or spinning)
Edit: looking at the list again...Zodiac. I think I probably would have liked that one. I got a Zodiac question...isn't the years on the poll wrong? Cause I am pretty sure you can clearly see Zodiac in The Bat pov that is/was on Youtube and The Bat was the early 80s. I don't remember when Zodiac was transferred to Australia though.-
2
-
-
Phantom Theater.
And the trees Diamondback took away :b
-
6
-
-
I woke up today had to have a 2nd cup of morning joe and could not believe the prospects of a Meijer. Love the whole philosophy of Meijer family owned n ran Sam Walton could not even by them.
Really this us bad for the site.
Maybe Paramount would build Erie Wood a east coast Hollywood studio and fun area.
I'd rather nature just take the land back.
Eh, guess Meijer is ok. Haven't set foot in one in about 5 years though.
-
Great. Another reason to raise the admission prices...
Annual pass holders already wanting to know how much more the pass will cost them, lol
-
1
-
-
With what's been going on with SeaWorld I'd rather they built something that''s proven reliable and won't put them back in the news yet again for "knowingly putting peoples lives at risk" when the ride breaks down or has a serious mishap (thinking of Xcelerator at the moment). Honestly I can't even remember the last time I have seen Diamondback down for any other reason besides weather.When I say snoozer I mean it being a B&M in general. I'm tired of them getting put in everywhere. I want to see parks expanding into different types of coasters. They make good stuff but variety is the spice of life.
I like the colors and the name though.
-
8
-
-
Every time I visited SeaWorld Orlando I felt like the internationals outnumbered us, lol. ^
I think it'll do well in Orlando. My friend who does work at the park is pretty excited for it cause now she doesn't have to worry about finding the time for Carowinds, lol. And she is the kind of person who is leery with all coasters cause she thinks they'll treat her the same way Gwazi did.
-
3
-
-
Flights booked for SoCal. Yay I need some Knotts ( and SeaWorld) in my life. I've heard (mostly) good reviews from friends about this ride.
-
6
-
-
Another snoozer of an addition.
Well there are those of us who like the tamer thrills as opposed to nauseating twists, turn, backflips and spins. I am actually glad for a B&M rather than a Intamin for SeaWorld.
-
5
-
-
^it make me happy if the theming in the concept art actually does come to fruition. I love the theming for both Manta coasters and hope this will look just as good.
-
5
-
-
Guess I'll make SeaWorld and Busch Gardens my targets next year. Dunno if I will actually ride it more than once, but seeing it gives me another excuse to go and to also more importantly see the animals of course
Recent pics of Nalani...gosh she's growing up, haha.faeriewench...whom just realized she has yet to ride any coaster or thrill ride of any kind this year so far.
-
7
-
-
KI has not opened due to weather during HH.
http://kingsislandinsider.blogspot.com/2009/10/advisory-park-not-open-thursday-for.html?m=1
Very unique, but it has happened.
And just to add to that there has been a few occurrences where it did close early....one example being opening weekend many years ago where it was nonstop freezing rain/snow, lol.
-
4
-
-
One thought: I hope Racer never leaves KI.
Nothing is forever sadly.
-
2
-
-
So the empty station in Action Zone and the big Son of Beast tombstone won't tip people off?
.
Speaking of that tombstone any particular reason why SOBs name is not even on it?
-
3
-
-
I have a difficult time believing CF cares about trees.
Just sayin'.
-
1
-
Son of Beast
in Kings Island
Posted
You mean the plaque or the track piece itself?