The Interpreter Posted May 3, 2014 Share Posted May 3, 2014 In less than half an hour, Camden Park opens for the season. Anyone from here going? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I've never been, but I hope to go ether this year or next. How is their Whip? (It's the main reason I want to go.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 It definitively gives you a Whip! I haven't been in about two years, but I may try and go soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jla Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Never been. Is it a good park for kids? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yeah. It's a very good family park. It has a lot of stuff for the little guys in your family 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleShawn Posted May 10, 2014 Share Posted May 10, 2014 I recommend going during starlight hours, its half price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 11, 2014 Author Share Posted May 11, 2014 Coupons available at local McDonald's for 20 percent off. Also normally an online special is running. Parking is $4 a day this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 ^is parking collected on a regular basis through out the day? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 Yes. I believe they have a small booth at the front of the park where you pay a flat rate for the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomTheater Posted May 12, 2014 Share Posted May 12, 2014 ^but are they there all the time, in the past they have not been consistent. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 12, 2014 Author Share Posted May 12, 2014 They are there if they are. Not unlike Kings Island. Friday night at 7:30 PM the tolls at Kings Island were not manned. Saturday at Camden at 2 PM, after a hard rain, the tolls were. They still were when I left around 6 PM. The park was to close at 7:30 PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Going to Camden for the first time tomorrow. They have online tickets for $13.99, but there is $0.99 West Virginia tax and a $4.99 processing fee (at least for two tickets.) Two tickets came to around $35.00. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Hope you have a good time! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 18, 2014 Author Share Posted May 18, 2014 Don't miss Rattler. I hope the Haunted House is open for you. It was closed for the day two weeks ago yesterday. The concrete pad where the roller rink was is now grass. Both Spider and Dodgem are sadly missed. Be sure to have a Pronto Pup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I just got back, had a lot of fun! Everything was open, including the train (was a lot of work on part of the rails by the exit of the tunnel, causing the ride not to open until about 3pm. It looks like they replaced a couple of yards worth of cross ties.) Where was the roller rink at? (I assume behind the train station?) Looks like the Spider cars are still on site in the shed by the train station. Is the station building for Big Dipper it's original station? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 The roller rink was to your right as you come in the main gate. Grass replaces the old pad. The Big Dipper station is the original 1958 station. Did you eat in the park? How was Rattler? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrick Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah, for lunch we had Pronto Pup and curley fries, and for dinner we had chicken tenders and mac & cheese. I think all of that, plus two drinks, was under $15.00. For Rattler, they had a bit of an issue with a few seats after the restraints were lowered, the green light above the seat wouldn't go on for a couple of people (it didn't appear to be a weight issue, simply the restraint wasn't locking.) After the third time, the ride operator went into the ride control shed, toggled a switch, and tried the restraints again. On the 4th time everyone finally locked. The ride was really fun, and looks like it was a great addition to the park! However they are still working on getting the actual queue ready, we had to wait on the piece of plywood covering the grass/mud. I read a few post that people had said the Big Dipper was really rough. Sure, the first mini drop moves you around quite a bit, but with the exception of that, I thought the ride ran great. The 2nd drop (1st one to go to the ground) really provides a nice moment of airtime in the back! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Spider is gone now too? That makes 3 rides now (counting Dodgem and Hot Cat) that have been removed since I was last there. Spider was fun too - a smaller more intense version of Monster. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 It had had several problems in the last several years. I remember hearing about an arm hitting the ground a few summers ago. It is probably better that it was removed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 19, 2014 Author Share Posted May 19, 2014 Ferris Wheel is also gone... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 20, 2014 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Ok, so 4 rides, one of which wasn't open on the day I went :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 20, 2014 Author Share Posted May 20, 2014 Was the Sky Diver stilll there on your visit, because it's gone, too... Camden Park. Go as soon as you can. Each new year is questionable. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 That doesn't sound familiar, but I don't know. I was there in August of 2010. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OleShawn Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Terp how often do you go to Camden Park? Im in Ashland and plan to go some this year and take my kids. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 These days, I get there when I can. I may or may not get back this season. I hope to be. Last year, I made it to closing day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fan of beast Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 i haven't been there in 35 years. i would like to get to Camden and Kennywood this summer. the last time i went to Camden, Barbara Mandrel was there. most on here probably have never heard of her. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 When I was a child, Porter and Dolly played there. Frequently. Billy Ray later did. And included the name in a song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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