silver2005

Gigas need other very large hills to burn off the momentum, and with the hilly terrain like by Beast, you're going to have extremely large and impractical support structures. There are simply better spots to put a giga than back there. Why not use the better spots?

There's little to no chance they build a giga on top of Beast. I argue that X-base is a bit too hilly, but the area by Beast is definitely to hilly. Gigas aren't ideal for terrain coasters.

From personal experience, both times I've been to HP were within 1-2 days of July 4th and I didn't have much of a problem; as in, 15-20 minute waits for Storm Runner and Fahrenheit, 10 for Comet and Great Bear, and the rest walk on-5 minutes. NJFTP, though, sounds like a bad idea then. I may keep the original schedule as well. I'm seeing that's the week all the parks in this trip up their hours (the week before the 4th). However, I won't push it to August because then heat becomes an issue with me.

So my concert schedule came out, and there are concert dates earlier in June than usual, so I'm thinking between 3 options- June 15-20 and miss 1 concert (one of the smaller venues) or the original schedule, June 22-27, miss 1 concert at a slightly bigger venue or July 6-11 -wouldn't miss any concerts, but I feel July is generally a busier month for amusement parks, though, parks usually have longer hours in July. I'll think it over after exams. Am I overthinking the difference between months? I'm particularly centering that line of thought with HP and NJFTP. As of right now after initially sorting this out, I'm leaning for the mid-June trip.

My list (not in any order) - KCKC - Antique Cars - Skylab - Tomb Raider: The Ride (the Paramount era ride program) - Flying Eagles - Phantom Theater

One idea I had for a Rivertown based show (though I don't know where they would host it) would be a live Bluegrass band. Those are a blast to listen to in person.

Trees also overgrow and could then cause a collision hazard as well. Its also going to look more spacious because the leaves haven't grown in yet.

^I mean, if you rode Mantis as a stand up, then you have an idea of what Chang was like minus a corkscrew since they're mirrored layouts for the most part. My only problem with Mantis is that the transitions were too snappy for a stand up what with the lack of upper body control, particularly anything after the inclined loop (the 3rd inversion). Those snappy s-curves are brutal, though, Chang/GL looks a bit more drawn out than Mantis. Those giant inversions and its decent first drop were all pretty great though in a standing position. silver2005, who likes also prefers Mantis' color scheme to Rougarou despite how great it became with the floorless transition.

You people who like Diamondback in the rain are sadists...

As for the next big thrill coaster, I hope KI gets a floorless coaster or a Mack multi-looper before a giga.

If we're talking locally, then probably the original Bat, Shooting Star, Wildcat, Zodiac, and Flight Commander. I know it says coasters, but those 2 flats looked interesting to me. Beyond that, I wish I could have gotten to Texas Giant (before RMC Iron Horse-d it), Dueling Dragons, Big Bad Wolf, Twisted Sisters, and the Geauga Lake woodies.

^And there was much rejoicing.

The instrumental music is back this season. Rivertown actually had appropriate music for that area playing as well (folk/country music).

^IIRC, they also removed some of the hammer games as well in that particular section of Coney Mall.

Here are some mental notes about different things I took in for the preview night- - International Street looks fabulous at night - Racer is running a bit better, sounds like new anti-roll backs on the hills that have them - Coney BBQ is a welcome new addition, hopefully the AC runs a bit better in the summer - May have seen clearing back by the dinos, or at the very least a spot with some fresh-esque overturned dirt, cannot confirm with certainty since this was seen during a ride on Racer and it isn't the best vantage point to see back there, Eiffel Tower was closed most of the night - WindSeeker had some weird swaying of the seats when it tested about a few hours into the evening, looked like something that would happen if it didn't have the dampeners EDIT: There is also a big structure surrounding the band stand, which means better lighting and possibly altered acoustics for Off The Charts. I'm super excited for what the River City Band may have in store this season.

Today has been pleasant outside....perhaps a bit too pleasant. Though, I'm hearing of chances of rain tonight. EDIT: It looks quite windy out as well.

Sounds like more than what we put on ways for the Skyway promotion.

- Get a night ride and a post-rain ride on Mystic Timbers (latest I've done on MT was during sunset with it still being light out) - Night ride on Backlot - Take more pictures at the park - Visit the park for Winterfest at least once - Eat at Coney BBQ at least once - Pray that Juke Box is not busy one day and eat there at least once - Have at least one funnel cake and one order of fries from Rivertown Potato Works - Check out shows other than OTC and whatever is in KI Theater and Festhaus - Ride the Coney flats and Grand Carousel more often (no marathon please) - Fireworks rides on Vortex, Diamondback, Banshee and WindSeeker - At least one night ride on Beast in 1-1 - Sunset ride on WindSeeker - Not suck at Boo Blasters when with other KICers - Get a zen ride on something - Night ride on Bat - Update KI wardrobe with at least 1 new shirt

^You're preaching to the choir with that. MIA is a park enthusiast 'collectively' are dissuaded from visiting, but I found it a fun little park.

CP, HP, and SFGAdv are kinda by themselves because no other park really has a big Intamin collection to speak of.

The Pops schedule at Riverbend every once in a while. I remember going down a few years ago to hear them be conducted by John Williams (yes, THAT John Williams). Its not something they do every year though.

When you're hours away from being glad this thread will be obsolete for 6 months.

If I'm feeling optimistic and get to the Allentown hotel at a good time, I may venture to downtown Philly for the evening.

For me, in a standing position, I don't feel I have as much control over my upper body as much as I do sitting down. Mantis has some pretty quick transitions in the 2nd half and it did bang my head around a bit. You have to hold on to the restraints super tight. Also for the men- bicycle 'seats'. Just sayin'. I've always have heard that Georgia Scorcher is the best one.

If the weather holds the way it is for Friday, it's gonna be a busy preview night.