Aug 22 My Mid Summer Scream PTR

[AgentSoB]

August 22nd 2009 will go down as one of my most favorite days in the park period. One reason why I can say this is because despite the crowds, I was still able to have a good time due to the company around me.

I left Columbus around 6:30 to arrive at my desired time of 7:45. Due to some very annoying tractor trailors, I got to the park around 7:55 to find the tolls still closed. I decided to stop down the street at a gas station for a quick drink and to give them time to open the tolls.

Check in was a breeze, So I began to search the crowd. I saw a few familiar faces in a crowd of many new faces. We ended up getting back to DB around 8:35ish and I procided to ride with Ogrmac, Beetle w/kids, Kiruler102 w/ dad. DB seemed to chug a little bit, but it was quite chilly.

After a few rides on DB, Dustin (Kiruler102) and myself decided to give The Beast a little love. We took a backseat ride in a fairly empty train. After another ride, I decided my shoulder had had enough so we went back to DB for one more ride. It was just after 10 and Dustin and I wanted a ride on The Crypt. A few others joined us for the first ride of the day The Crypt ran. Jesse put The Crypt into good words... As a thrill ride the current program is not great, but with a bit more theme in the box it good be something the family could enjoy.

We then proceded to take a group photo for GOCC at the DB splashdown. At that time, we realized Dustin had left his hoodie in a bin at the DB station. His dad went to go and find it and take it to the car while we continued on to Firehawk before it got crazy from the GP arrival. We hit Firehawk with a 15 minute wait and because of that I have to say that probably the best ride I've had on it. Usually I'm so frustrated from the line, it takes away from the ride. We decided then to try to hit Action Zone.

As a lot of people know, for a while, it has been a goal of mine to ride Drop Tower. Well, I got to escape because the ride was sporting a hour and a half wait. Whew, I was relieved. Well on our way away from DT we saw everyone's favorite stalker Rachel, Justin and #1 Racer fan Danielle (sorry ). Skyflier had a 5 dollar price but a huge line so I decided today would be another first for me and I would take a ride on that later.

Stalkerchick wanted a ride on DB so we went over and waited through all the queues in 45 minutes (gotta love capacity). After this, I broke up with the group to meet my cousin who surprised me with a call the night before telling me he was heading to the park. I waited with him for his first ride on DB. (He loved it). He along with his dad then hit up White Water Canyon while I waited. I concluded my time with him with a backseat ride on Vortex his favorite ride.

It was time for the picnic for which I was a little late. The food was actually pretty good. The fried chicken left a little bit to be decided, but everything else was above par in terms of park food. I set with Bavarian and his kids (sorry I don't know your names) along with Makayla. Dustin then informed me that a group would be escorting me to Drop Tower after the tours. I then quickly remembered that I had to get my employee ID processed for haunt. I ran to associate services with only 30 minutes until the sign shop tour. The line was really long, but several people were waiting for checks so they were pulled aside. I made it to the sign shop tour just in time. Inside was great as it started raining, plus the signs were amazing.

The Beast tour was the same old same old. However, it never really gets boring going behind the scenes. We were back there as Markr was taking a front seat ride on the ride.

We then proceded to Drop Tower for me to finally face my fear

I was escorted there by Dustin, Justin, Rachel, Danielle, both of the Sean's, Andrew, Fan of Beast, as well as Jesse and Ryan. Once there, I was willing to enter willingly after a trip to the restroom and a call to my girlfriend. After a few pics we entered the queue. All through the line, I kept saying uhh guys I think this line is moving too fast. Then there came the moment when I realized I'd be on the next cycle. I stated maybe I should of had a few La rosas pizzas so I wouldn't fit. Rachel said there was no way I wasn't getting on. I buckled the belt and looked over to tell Ryan on a scale from 1 to 10 fear was a 40. It wasn't 100 until we started moving. I got a tour of unseen things from the ground to keep me occupied courtest of Rachel. I even got a countdown at the top. After all that, it wasn't that bad. Still freaked the holy heck outta me. I left a mark on Rachel's hand from the ride, and i managed to produce a very high pitched scream. All of this is photographed and on video. So stay tuned when those are posted by Ryan.

To keep this more short, I needed a break from extremeness so we took relaxing rides on Adventure Express and The Racer. We were obliterated by the red side on The Racer by a full train length. I then broke off from the group along with Justin, Rachel, and Danielle to have a parking lot picnic. I was quite hungry from having to rush to get my ID processed and not being able to eat much food. The picnic was awesome we had peanut butter sandwiches and chips along with fruit and cookies. After eating we had quite a few hilarious chats along with several failed attempts at a picture of all of us. We then realized that time was ticking. We hurried back in to take another ride on DB. Along the way we picked up Adam (PKIBoy) and Ryan (Coasterkid). Thanks to Gabe, we all got to ride together because Danielle got seperated from us. We made it back to The Beast for a night ride knowing it would shut down for the fireworks. While in line everyone goofed off. I had a nice chat with Ryan which passed the time nicely. We also chatted with an ACE rep from California who we met earlier in the Drop Tower line. He was very nice and took some pictures of us as well as shared some of his own from his travels. His camera is very nice... it had a slow motion feature which he used to catch a cool video of the DB splashdown. We concluded the night with an awesome ride on The Beast once it resumed operation and another epic Mystery Machine photo.

I was so excited to see it end, but I had to get going so I could get home. I had a Cedar Point trip planned with them the following day.

I only took a few pics, but here they are...

Here is a not so great shot of The Beast Drop

Here I missed...

Compared to sonny, papa's structure looks a bit minimal.

The train carrying Markr

I love this shot... also shows that mother nature was trying to unleash.

This is a GOCC'rs shirt... I though it was pretty cool so I asked to take the photo.

This is an interesting angle

On the way back to the sign shop...

I spy some history...

I wonder what this is... we weren't allowed to touch. Some got a picture though.

Scooby held his place high in the shop.

so did this guy

I thought this was neat...

This should be in some areas of the park.

I miss this...

as well as this even if i didn't get to ride it.

He's hiding in the sign shop in the corner... he's been bad.

I figured I throw this in... it my sisters on Skyhawk

Starlight Experience is awesome at CP

My Grandma doing the #1 thing she misses at KI

Thanks for reading and looking at this very long report

Tracy

[Tomkatt7]

That was an awesome report!

I end up missing EVERY KIC event, and then kicking myself for doing so.

You guys seem like you have a very good time, and I would LOVE to see the sign shop, and see all the history.

Thanks also for the CP pics, I haven't been there sense 88 or so, I keep wanting to go, but never make it.

Good Times, indeed.

[Avatar]

Nice report, I really enjoyed spending time with you and the excitement you added to the day by ridding Drop Tower for your first time with us. Ryan took the video on my camera and I have it uploaded and will send you a copy after I post my video trip report sometime tomorrow (I think you are going to enjoy the last part of the video the most).

[AgentSoB]

Yeah... I think there is going to be quite a few funny moments on there. I can only imagine if I would have rode skyflier too. I can't believe I lost my ticket. I guess it will leave me with something to do on another visit.

[Coaster Kid]

You and me will have to go and ride skyfliet one day I will even let you pull the rip cord

[standbyme]

A fun trip report! Thanks for sharing.

[The Interpreter]

I especially like your night time shots of Cedar Point...

[StalkerChick]

yay!!! and don't worry my wounds have healed quite nicely i'm glad you enjoyed yourself. and i'll get your video linked on my PTR for those who haven't seen it on facebook yet O:)