Rainy Day 2 Hour TR

[Kirk Sheppard]

I arrived just as the National Anthem was being completed. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I know that you and your fat redneck children don't have any respect around the trailer park, but when you are in public and someone is singing the song that represents our freedom, shut up and worry about your energy drinks that you left in the car when she's done with "home of the brave," OK? Show some class or at least don't show your . . .well, anyway.

I ducked into the Convenience Corner and found an umbrella for sale for $8.99, so I picked it up and walked outside to discover it had immediately stopped raining. Charlie Brown, look out, I might be replacing you with this kind of luck! I decided with the unpredictable weather, I'd get a trip through the Boo Blasters on Boo Hill in early. I scored 1680 points; not bad!

After that, I headed towards the Backlot Stunt Coaster. It feels like there's no easy way to get here and I get fooled into thinking I'm close to the que because you can see the track so well from the center of the park. For some reason, the que line was not shortened; they expected guests to walk all the way through the que as if it were Christmas Day at Disney World or something. The girl in front of me climbed through the gate and I stepped over it and nearly got stuck (which is why you shouldn't try this at home, kids!) I rode in the front and had my umbrella in my front jeans pocket, which made it hard for the restraint to click far enough for the seatbelt to fasten. The nice guy working said, "I've seen you on this before, we got ya, it'll work" as he pushed down and made it happen for me. The folks working all the attractions have been exceptional so far especially given that because of my size (I'm 6'4" and 325 pounds) I don't always fit real well on the rides. They have been sensitive and discreet about assisting me in determining if it's going to work or not on each ride.

I sat in the front on the BLSC and loved it as usual. I then decided I might try to squeeze on to The Beast and give it a try, but it was "temporarily closed." The sign out front was deterring people but not everyone saw it and the poor employee at the entrance was very nice to the illiterates among us. I then walked down towards the Diamondback, thinking I'd see if it felt private enough to use the test seat out front. I'm not a real shy person but putting myself on display squeezing into a test seat is a little shameful, especially if I don't fit. Well, I didn't fit, and I was a little relieved because now I have a better excuse not to ride than that I'm just a scaredycat. :-) Actually, I'm on a new fitness plan/diet and one of my goals has now become to fit my big butt into a DB seat. We'll see if we can make it by the end of the season.

I walked over to ride Adventure Express, but it was closed. There was no sign or employee to tell you that, but a trash can blocked the entrance so I headed to the Festhaus instead to get a snack. LaRosa's wasn't quite open yet (it was about 10:45) so I thought I'd try a ride on Viking Fury. It was fun and I'll definitely do this again - and will try different rows and seats to see which view and experience I like the best. I walked around a little more and then went back to the Festhaus to get some mozzeralla sticks. They're no more expensive here than they are on the menu at the local LaRosa's and I was pleasantly surprised by that. A $5 Coke, though, is a just ridiculous. Even Disney World only charges $2.89 for the same size soft drink.

I then headed back to see if Adventure Express was open and it was. I got to ride in the front seat and I was the ONLY person in the entire train. That was kind of cool, but I also thought how tragic and ironic it would be if the train were to derail and I was the only one on board. I know, I know, but that's how my mind works.

After this, it was starting to rain again and I was tired and had to work later today so I decided to call it a day and head for the car.

RIDE COUNT: BBOBH x 1, BLSC x 1, Beast x 0, DB x 0, VF x 1, AE x 1. I know, I don't do the park like most of you and I'm OK with that. I go for the atmosphere, the exercise, and the people watching. I'll head back up again soon, hopefully on an afternoon so I can catch some of the shows again.

[XGatorHead 8904]

Nice TR. I love taking quick little trips like this. I'm actually planning on taking one for a couple hours after work tomorrow, mainly to see the Rock Band show since I won't have any other time to see it before it ends Sunday. Hopefully the rain stays away for me!

I agree that the ride ops have been helpful with trying to accomodate us larger riders. I've never had them be more helpful with this than they have been this year. Kudos to the ride ops!

[The Interpreter]

Excellent trip report! You'll find the best seats on Viking Fury to be in the last rows..the ones closest to the ends of the boat...

[Mr. Coastermania]

I arrived just as the National Anthem was being completed. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: I know that you and your fat redneck children don't have any respect around the trailer park, but when you are in public and someone is singing the song that represents our freedom, shut up and worry about your energy drinks that you left in the car when she's done with "home of the brave," OK? Show some class or at least don't show your . . .well, anyway.

I ducked into the Convenience Corner and found an umbrella for sale for $8.99, so I picked it up and walked outside to discover it had immediately stopped raining. Charlie Brown, look out, I might be replacing you with this kind of luck! I decided with the unpredictable weather, I'd get a trip through the Boo Blasters on Boo Hill in early. I scored 1680 points; not bad!

After that, I headed towards the Backlot Stunt Coaster. It feels like there's no easy way to get here and I get fooled into thinking I'm close to the que because you can see the track so well from the center of the park. For some reason, the que line was not shortened; they expected guests to walk all the way through the que as if it were Christmas Day at Disney World or something. The girl in front of me climbed through the gate and I stepped over it and nearly got stuck (which is why you shouldn't try this at home, kids!) I rode in the front and had my umbrella in my front jeans pocket, which made it hard for the restraint to click far enough for the seatbelt to fasten. The nice guy working said, "I've seen you on this before, we got ya, it'll work" as he pushed down and made it happen for me. The folks working all the attractions have been exceptional so far especially given that because of my size (I'm 6'4" and 325 pounds) I don't always fit real well on the rides. They have been sensitive and discreet about assisting me in determining if it's going to work or not on each ride.

I sat in the front on the BLSC and loved it as usual. I then decided I might try to squeeze on to The Beast and give it a try, but it was "temporarily closed." The sign out front was deterring people but not everyone saw it and the poor employee at the entrance was very nice to the illiterates among us. I then walked down towards the Diamondback, thinking I'd see if it felt private enough to use the test seat out front. I'm not a real shy person but putting myself on display squeezing into a test seat is a little shameful, especially if I don't fit. Well, I didn't fit, and I was a little relieved because now I have a better excuse not to ride than that I'm just a scaredycat. :-) Actually, I'm on a new fitness plan/diet and one of my goals has now become to fit my big butt into a DB seat. We'll see if we can make it by the end of the season.

I walked over to ride Adventure Express, but it was closed. There was no sign or employee to tell you that, but a trash can blocked the entrance so I headed to the Festhaus instead to get a snack. LaRosa's wasn't quite open yet (it was about 10:45) so I thought I'd try a ride on Viking Fury. It was fun and I'll definitely do this again - and will try different rows and seats to see which view and experience I like the best. I walked around a little more and then went back to the Festhaus to get some mozzeralla sticks. They're no more expensive here than they are on the menu at the local LaRosa's and I was pleasantly surprised by that. A $5 Coke, though, is a just ridiculous. Even Disney World only charges $2.89 for the same size soft drink.

I then headed back to see if Adventure Express was open and it was. I got to ride in the front seat and I was the ONLY person in the entire train. That was kind of cool, but I also thought how tragic and ironic it would be if the train were to derail and I was the only one on board. I know, I know, but that's how my mind works.

After this, it was starting to rain again and I was tired and had to work later today so I decided to call it a day and head for the car.

RIDE COUNT: BBOBH x 1, BLSC x 1, Beast x 0, DB x 0, VF x 1, AE x 1. I know, I don't do the park like most of you and I'm OK with that. I go for the atmosphere, the exercise, and the people watching. I'll head back up again soon, hopefully on an afternoon so I can catch some of the shows again.

Good trip rereport.Keep up the work on the weight loss.Not only is losing weight healthier for,but the biggest reward of all is being able just to walk on and ride whatever you want.I have been there and now im able to ride them all.Good luck to you pal.

[Kirk Sheppard]

Good trip rereport.Keep up the work on the weight loss.Not only is losing weight healthier for,but the biggest reward of all is being able just to walk on and ride whatever you want.I have been there and now im able to ride them all.Good luck to you pal.

Well, no matter how much weight I lose, I'll still be 6'4, which creates problems on some of the rides . . .short of cutting off my legs, I don't think there's a solution to that.