MarkB. Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 In early July I will be going on vacation (plant shutdown for 1 week) and my plan is --- Day 1 KI for ERT and a few more hours in the park then leave and head to CP for a little evening riding. Day 2 CP ERT till close (may get FL+ depending on crowds) Day 3 CP ERT for a few more rides on Maverick then leave around noon. Now this is where I need info---Michigan's Adventure is roughly 4 hours from CP (about the same as it would be to get home and from MA to home is about the same) and hit it that night and the next day for a while. Is MA worth the trip? Will I regret not going to MA if I chose not go there? Are there any "must do's" ? I am a platinum pass holder so admission cost is not an issue all I am out is another tank of gas,food and a cheap hotel for another night. I am not a water park guy so please factor that into your views. Thanks for your input, Mark 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Go. From Wolverine Wildcat to the Arrow mousey to Shivering Timbers the park must be experienced at least once. From parking lot to parking lot is 3oo miles. It takes far longer than you have allowed. I'd allot at least six hours to get there, then be happy if I did it in five. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Michigan's Adventure is, in my opinion, a somewhat underrated park. Personally, I love the park and would absolutely say go. However, if you are only looking for big thrills and record breaking rides, then it is probably a park you can skip. Pros: - Shivering Timbers: Timbers is an absolute blast and the only real 'must ride' in the park for most people. I prefer the back for the nice bit of ejector air you get back there coming out of the turnaround. - Short lines: The water park is the main draw of the park and especially on weekdays most rides are 15 min or less. Mad Mouse is the only coaster that will get an appreciable wait due to its capacity being lower. While the quality isn't quite up there with what you find in most other CF parks, you can get a ton of rides in on most days. - The Mad Mouse: Yes its a Wild Mouse and yes I'm sure you have been on a similar ride before...but have you been on an Arrow mouse before? It really is an unexpected treat. - Water Rides: The three water rides are all superior examples of their kind and all three can get you SOAKED. (Logger's Run (the park's log flume) is hit or miss in the soakings but the other two will drench you pretty consistently.) Cons: - Coaster Quality: Cedar Point this is not. If you are looking for the biggest baddest rides on the planet then you have come to the wrong place. Wolverine Wildcats is fun, the SLC is one of the smoothest around, and Corkscrew is a nice ride, but Dragster, Millie, and Maverick they are not. If your expectations are in line going in then it can be a very fun day. - Flat rides: The only truly thrilling flat was lost when they removed their Falling Star a couple years back. They flats are all very family friendly and, honestly, skip-able for the most part unless there is a particular model that you happen to enjoy. - The Park Layout: The park is horseshoe shaped with Shivering Timbers and Wolverine Wildcat anchoring one side and Thunderhawk on the opposite end. It is a long haul between the two points. The train does connect the two sides and can be a nice way to relax. If you do decide to make the trip, and again I would say you should, I would love to hear about your experience! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themuska11 Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Michigans Adventure needs a new roller coaster i think. Isn't their newest coaster Thunderhawk? Which was relocated from Geauga Lake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBEASTunchained Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Basically, thekidd33 and The Interpreter have summed up all the "advice" you'll really need. The only thing I think is a must-do at the park is Shivering Timbers. ....It's one-of-a-kind I tell ya! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 18, 2014 Share Posted May 18, 2014 Michigans Adventure needs a new roller coaster i think. Isn't their newest coaster Thunderhawk? Which was relocated from Geauga Lake. That is the newest for the park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Maybe CF will give it (MA) some lovin soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 From each according to its revenue potential; to each according to its revenue potential. Frankly, I'd expect waterpark improvements and/or a sale before I expected major investment in the dry park. Unlike, say, Dorney Park, not even rotated rides have shown up at Michigan's Adventure of late. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted May 19, 2014 Share Posted May 19, 2014 Poor Geauga Lake..That is all.. But side note def. go. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkB. Posted June 1, 2014 Author Share Posted June 1, 2014 Thanks for the replies. I will use this info in my decision making. Later, Mark 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabe Posted June 9, 2014 Share Posted June 9, 2014 I found it odd that while I was in Southern MI this past wknd, I saw multiple TV ads for Cedar Point, but none for MA. The TV stations were out of Grand Rapids. To Terpy's point above if the revenue doesn't come into that park on the level of the other ones in the chain, one can't expect Cedar Fair to invest too heavily into it. Of course, it would be nice for CF to spend some ad $ promoting its only Michigan park. I was prob about 60-70 min tops from MA from where I was staying. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 “I’d already been in the lazy river and the wave pool and then my sister in law went up to go down the slide. And that’s when I was stopped,” Sweeney said, according to WSBT. “A supervisor had come up and she said, ‘Ma’am, you have to wear a women’s bathing suit. You’re not allowed to wear men’s.’” http://www.shewired.com/outrageous/2014/07/23/michigan-water-park-lesbian-mens-trunks-maam-you-have-wear-womens-bathing-suit Interesting incident. Being of someone who identifies under LGBT, I hate that she is using the reason she got singled out was because she was a lesbian. It kind of irritates me in all honesty, but people will give any reason as to why they are targeted. But to support this woman, MA's website does not say anything about gender specific bathing suits. Also, there isn't anything that says a sports bra is not allowed, but the site does say no athletic wear....so, maybe that includes a sports bra, but maybe not. There's not a line really that draws the basis. The woman shows what she wore into the waterpark, which included swimming trunks for men, a tank top and a sports bra. The sports bra was under the tank top. So what would it really matter? At least she was wearing one. Hmmm. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfanatic83 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'm not sure why it would matter what she wears... As long as everything that needs to be covered is covered it shouldn't be an issue, right? Wouldn't the outfit described in the article be more modest than a traditional bathing suit anyway? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee Back VII Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Shivering Timbers is not to be missed, and that alone is enough to draw you up there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevKenny Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 As a Ohioan, all I can say is that nothing good has EVER come from that state. Never been to *ichigan & proud of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 ^You're missing out on a lot then! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 As a Ohioan, all I can say is that nothing good has EVER come from that state. Never been to *ichigan & proud of it Nothing good has ever come out of Michigan? You must enjoy walking everywhere you go. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 As a Ohioan, all I can say is that nothing good has EVER come from that state. Never been to *ichigan & proud of it As a Hoosier I could say the same about Ohio. But I won't because that would be very shallow and show a lack of intelligence. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevKenny Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 As a Ohioan, all I can say is that nothing good has EVER come from that state. Never been to *ichigan & proud of it Nothing good has ever come out of Michigan? You must enjoy walking everywhere you go. My car was actually built in Ohio ^You're missing out on a lot then! The only reason I would go up there is an Ohio State game As a Ohioan, all I can say is that nothing good has EVER come from that state. Never been to *ichigan & proud of it As a Hoosier I could say the same about Ohio. But I won't because that would be very shallow and show a lack of intelligence. Yet your username is based on an Ohio roller coaster on a website for an amusement park in Ohio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MantisMan Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 Guess again.....I've had this username WAY before Mantis at Cedar Point was even built. I also post on multiple websites, concerning multiple topics and geographical locations covering the vast majority of the United States of America. Just because I post here has no bearing on my feelings towards the state of Ohio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 It says you've been a member since '13 lols Just messing with ya 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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