italianchef Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 I was originally planning to visit PKI on 4/3, the dry run day but couldn't because God blessed me with the birth of my son, Antonino, on 3/31/04. Hence, my first day at PKI for the season was today, 4/10/04. My friend Ryan (Boddah) met up with me at my place to see my newborn son and recovering wife, who are both doing well. We spent about 4.5 hours at the park from 4:30-9 PM. First we rode FoF and there was a VERY short line. It was my first coaster ride of the year and an awesome experience. Thereafter we rode The Beast with its new seat belts and sound effects - a magnificent time. Since TR:TR didn't have much of a line, that was the next ride we conquored. Then we went to the Paramount Theater for the Paramount's Magic of the Movies Live show. It featured clips from Sleepy Hollow and Titanic. Seven audience members were selected to act in the show - and Ryan and I were amongst them. He played a horse and I acted the role of the wind. Next came Adventure Express, a truly awesome Arrow coaster. We then had dinner at Mandarin Cuisine - the VERY best eatery at PKI. I personally recommend it. After dinner I bought gifts for my son and my wife. Then we went to H-B Land and rode SDATHC. It's really cool, but I STILL prefer Phantom Theater. Next was Rugrats Runaway Reptar, which is pretty darn cool for a children's coaster. Our next ride was Delirium, which had a short line for a change. It was getting dark, so we could enjoy the bright lights in the park. Thereafter we rode The Racer and then FoF for the second time. It was already 9 PM, closing time, but we managed to enjoy the last Adventure Express ride for the night. Since my son was born, I've averaged 3 hours of sleep a night in an effort to care for both him and my wife. The pregnancy was rough and I had to run between 2 hospitals to look after both wife and son. Now that they are both home, I need care for both of them. Hence, my PKI visit today relieved a great deal of stress. Have a great day! Italian Chef :chef: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Christopher Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Great report. I'll be up at the park today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Obvious Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 How did you make the soiund of the wind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoegirl Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Hey there Chef, Glad to hear that your wife and son are recovering. Keep up the good work of caring for them. Sounds like you had a great first day visit! Isn't it great when the lines are so short. I love it! Happy that you were able to get off some stress. PKI is a great place for that, especially when there are no lines and you do not have to worry about your kids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted April 15, 2004 Author Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hey there Chef, Glad to hear that your wife and son are recovering. Keep up the good work of caring for them. Sounds like you had a great first day visit! Isn't it great when the lines are so short. I love it! Happy that you were able to get off some stress. PKI is a great place for that, especially when there are no lines and you do not have to worry about your kids! Hello Shoegirl, Thanks for your nice comments. My son is doing well and is FINALLY gaining some weight. My wife is recovering slowly, but surely. PKI is indeed a great place to go to relieve stress - especially without little ones so that I can enjoy the big rides. However, I look forward to taking my child to Hanna-Barbera Land once he's old enough. Have a great day! Italian Chef :chef: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Christopher Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 How did you make the soiund of the wind? A "breaking wind" machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Bowser Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 Hey Chef, How are you doing? Still perfer PT over SDATHC eh? yeah I miss my smurfs I know how you feel But I agree with you Runaway Reptar is great coaster.Great Report maybe I will run into you in HBL someday I live in there my Lil bro is too young to go to the Big parts of PKI. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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