cholderfield Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 I'm really tired so I'm going to make this somewhat short...but hopefully the photos will supplement...I had an awesome time - it was very busy, but I wasn't all that surprised...I was the first car in the preferred parking lot, and I actually felt kinda lazy...lol... The day got off to a rough start, with Invertigo and Son of Beast not running, but on opening day I somewhat expect that kind of thing...they both opened later on during the day (not sure exactly what time because I didn't wait for them)... Food prices were not of concern, since I packed our lunches/dinner in the car ...I did buy a funnel cake (we usually buy one "snack" item) and a souvenir cup (we usually buy at least one drink per visit, and this will make it a little less expensive in the long run). MOST ride attendants were polite and friendly...there were a couple who were not, but again, that's to be expected I guess... Drop Tower was first (walk on)...nothing really special to report on that...Flight Deck was next (20-30 minute wait)...it took me a minute or two to figure out what was missing (ie. giant billboard)...I love this ride, and a trip to the park wouldn't be complete without it... Viking Fury...was ok (walk on) I don't know if it got better as the day went on, but at around 11:30 or so when I got on The Racer 35-40 minute wait), it was taking them about 5 minutes to dispatch each train...which is far longer than it should take, in my opinion...but at least they were racing! Adventure Express (15 minute wait) was a lot of fun... at this point we went to lunch (around 12:30pm), and saw the line extending almost all the to the end of the preferred parking area for season pass processing...surprisingly though, the line moved rather rapidly... after lunch (we took a little longer because it was raining, we waited until it was just sprinkling at around 1:30pm), we went to the Eiffel Tower, and I took a couple of pictures of some rides and the construction site....It's the first time I've been up in a couple years, and realized I really missed it...I think it's going to be something I do every trip now Flight of Fear was great (35-40 minute wait)....then SOB and Invertigo, since they had opened since the last time we were in that section of the park....Invertigo we waited about 30 minutes or so, SOB about 1 hour...We took a break from rides for a little bit and I took photos of the park and more photos of the construction site and the footings around the Crypt... the last ride of the day for me was The Beast...i'm not sure why, but the trains were squeaking loudly on the tracks...it was really bad in the tunnels...but it was a great ride nonetheless.... I was going to ride Vortex but it had gotten stuck going up the hill, and I was tired and didn't feel like waiting. PHOTOS coming soon... Quote
DropZone99 Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 Nice TR! I can't wait to see the photos! Quote
Jasper Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 We want the photos, give us the photos!! Nice day at the park as well. Quote
cholderfield Posted April 21, 2008 Author Posted April 21, 2008 We want the photos, give us the photos!! Nice day at the park as well. they're uploading onto photobucket as we speak Quote
cholderfield Posted April 21, 2008 Author Posted April 21, 2008 We want the photos, give us the photos!! Nice day at the park as well. they're uploading onto photobucket as we speak UPDATE: With photos!!! (click photos for larger size!) Quote
DropZone99 Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 Nice pics! I kinda got dizzy trying to find out where it turns into the next pic tough. Quote
PKIVortex Posted April 21, 2008 Posted April 21, 2008 Yes I also notice The Beast squeaking really bad today. More grease please. LOL. Quote
cholderfield Posted April 21, 2008 Author Posted April 21, 2008 Nice pics! I kinda got dizzy trying to find out where it turns into the next pic tough. I put some space between them:) Thanks a lot! I'm fairly new at photography, and I'm still getting used to my camera...this is really only my 2nd or 3rd time taking "real" pictures (other than quick shots of family and friends).....Canon Powershot a720! Yes I also notice The Beast squeaking really bad today. More grease please. LOL. I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed! Hopefully they get that taken care of ASAP...i've never ridden on The Beast and heard that before...i was actually kinda worried until I heard the other two trains do the same thing Quote
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