July 23, 201313 yr Rode Vortex last Friday, tried out 5-1, and it was the best ride I've got from it in a long time. I personally hope it's there for years to come.
July 23, 201313 yr If Kings Island ends up getting a B&M Invert next year, then I am convinced Vortex will go in the next few years.
July 24, 201313 yr I have certain rides where I have my obligatory rides on, but I try to avoid Vortex at all cost. I can not handle that coaster more than a couple times per year. If it rode like Tennessee Tornado at Dollywood, I would ride that baby all DAY. I will ride Vortex if others want to, but I prefer to sit it out. I can handle Invertigo. I like to ride it at least once each time I go. The only ride that I have not ridden that is currently operating (that I am allowed to ride) is Skyflyer. I won a BOGO coupon for Skyflyer at one of those wheel spiner whatchamacallits, and I have not used it yet. I need someone to pull the cord for me! I invision myself at the top like this.... Ride Op: "3.... 2.... 1.... fly." Me: "Nope." SOOOO, anyone wanna pull my cord?
July 24, 201313 yr I cant think of any rides that I wont ride.... Oh wait... Drop Tower....Sure I haven't rode it, but I rode a 'pathetic version' of it at a fair, and it was really unpleasant. So why would I want to ride a much bigger one? I don't like not-knowing when im going to fall....and its straight down. Im not to big on it, but, that's just me though.
July 24, 201313 yr I have certain rides where I have my obligatory rides on, but I try to avoid Vortex at all cost. I can not handle that coaster more than a couple times per year. If it rode like Tennessee Tornado at Dollywood, I would ride that baby all DAY. I will ride Vortex if others want to, but I prefer to sit it out. I can handle Invertigo. I like to ride it at least once each time I go. The only ride that I have not ridden that is currently operating (that I am allowed to ride) is Skyflyer. I won a BOGO coupon for Skyflyer at one of those wheel spiner whatchamacallits, and I have not used it yet. I need someone to pull the cord for me! I invision myself at the top like this.... Ride Op: "3.... 2.... 1.... fly." Me: "Nope." SOOOO, anyone wanna pull my cord? I'd pull the cord for you, but I won't be back to the park until sometime in August. I cant think of any rides that I wont ride.... Oh wait... Drop Tower....Sure I haven't rode it, but I rode a 'pathetic version' of it at a fair, and it was really unpleasant. So why would I want to ride a much bigger one? I don't like not-knowing when im going to fall....and its straight down. Im not to big on it, but, that's just me though. You can know when you're going to drop if you know a little trick. Once you are all the way at the top, you will hear a "clunk" sound. The drop begins six seconds after that clunk.
July 24, 201313 yr As coaster enthusiasts, I wouldn't think a lot of you are afraid of Firehawk! I don't mind it.
July 24, 201313 yr Ther rides ive never ridden are Drop Tower because I have a fear of falling and Slingshot not worth my money and looks dangerous to me. Would you ride a dive coaster?
July 24, 201313 yr Skyflyer.....I just have this thing about having a teenager hooking my big ole butt to a tiny cable with a Carabiner clip.
July 24, 201313 yr Ther rides ive never ridden are Drop Tower because I have a fear of falling and Slingshot not worth my money and looks dangerous to me. Would you ride a dive coaster? Yep I would.
July 24, 201313 yr Ther rides ive never ridden are Drop Tower because I have a fear of falling and Slingshot not worth my money and looks dangerous to me. Would you ride a dive coaster? Yep I would. I'm there with you! Drop Tower scares the crap out of me, but I will ride Sheikra and Griffon all day long!
July 24, 201313 yr As coaster enthusiasts, I wouldn't think a lot of you are afraid of Firehawk! I don't mind it. Firehawk is just uncomfortable. The restraints put too much pressure on my chest.
July 24, 201313 yr I think your talking about the woodstock whirlybirds? My four year old is over it but the two year old still loves it. I try to get it in early before the line and the heat hits. It turns into an oven in there. Yeah, that's the one ride I always hope she doesn't take notice. " You want to ride the whirlybirds? How about we get some blue ice cream!" Works every time! Thanks, yes I meant the whirlybirds. If you can walk right on, they're tolerable, but since we general go in the evenings, while the lines for most other rides in Planet Snoopy are fairly quick, that lone moves agonzingly slow. Hate the lines for flying ace arial chase as well, but at least the ride is pretty fun; there's nothing redeeming about the whirlybirds.
July 24, 201313 yr I'll ride everything. I love Firehawk and Vortex (especially in 7-1). On Vortex, I usually can't get my restraint to get another click down, so there is a lot of room between my body and the restraint, which makes the 1st drop amazing.
July 24, 201313 yr ^Same here! I second what ohiocolts said; I'll ride anything and everything. I'm very flexible when it comes to rides. On Vortex, I usually can't get my restraint to get another click down, so there is a lot of room between my body and the restraint, which makes the 1st drop amazing. That also happens with me, although I've had a few occasions when it clicked yet another time (so it held me in tighter) but the ride is still a lot of fun. When that happens, I always think "Dang it! That last click got me again!"
July 24, 201313 yr That also happens to me on Flight Deck; while going up the lift hill the restraint clicks again. But it doesn't happen every time.
July 24, 201313 yr I will ride anything at least once. I have rode, but will never again, Firehawk. It was deafening, hurt my shins, and just didn't seem fast enough to feel right. I also have not ridden Drop Tower in quite sometime, just doesn't do much for me but I would ride again if someone I was with wanted to.
July 24, 201313 yr I usually ride about everything in the park except the water rides dont like getting my clothes wet and walking around in them. Also i usually wont ride any of the rides in Planet Snoopy unless I'm there with kids who want to ride them.
July 25, 201313 yr I've had a few occasions when it clicked yet another time (so it held me in tighter) but the ride is still a lot of fun. When that happens, I always think "Dang it! That last click got me again!" This happened to me on the Blue Racer when I went Tuesday. Somewhere between the first drop and the turnaround hill, my lap bar clicked once more and it held my right leg in really tightly (which was somewhat painful). And to answer the question of what I won't ride? I'll ride anything.
July 25, 201313 yr I usually avoid Invertigo. Going up the lift hill backwards in an open car freaks me out.
July 25, 201313 yr I'll ride everything. I love Firehawk and Vortex (especially in 7-1). On Vortex, I usually can't get my restraint to get another click down, so there is a lot of room between my body and the restraint, which makes the 1st drop amazing. I usually do the same with Diamondback! Such a great way to ride!
July 25, 201313 yr I have certain rides where I have my obligatory rides on, but I try to avoid Vortex at all cost. I can not handle that coaster more than a couple times per year. If it rode like Tennessee Tornado at Dollywood, I would ride that baby all DAY. I will ride Vortex if others want to, but I prefer to sit it out. I can handle Invertigo. I like to ride it at least once each time I go. The only ride that I have not ridden that is currently operating (that I am allowed to ride) is Skyflyer. I won a BOGO coupon for Skyflyer at one of those wheel spiner whatchamacallits, and I have not used it yet. I need someone to pull the cord for me! I invision myself at the top like this.... Ride Op: "3.... 2.... 1.... fly." Me: "Nope." SOOOO, anyone wanna pull my cord? I would! I loveee skyflyer! (:
July 29, 201313 yr I decided that I am going to ride Skyflier on Pride Night, so if I scream like a girl, no one will think twice about it!
July 30, 201313 yr I decided that I am going to ride Skyflier on Pride Night, so if I scream like a girl, no one will think twice about it! Good for you! It's really not that bad I promise! I was really scared the first time and I've done it like 8 times since
July 30, 201313 yr Lets see. I've now rode every thrill ride, most flats, no kiddies (obviously), so that leave Eiffel Tower. I absolutely hate being in that elevator because they put so many people in it. If you ask the op the weight limit they will tell you they go by capacity, which doesn't help. I'd walk up the stairs, but there's far too many steps. Did I mention I hate just being at the top?
July 30, 201313 yr I love the Eiffel Tower. Ironically I horrified of Drop Tower and I could care less about WindSeeker
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