Theme Parks USA - Page 4

***desertpunk*** · July 17th, 2010, 09:52 PM

diablo234 · July 17th, 2010, 11:05 PM

Screw Disneyland. Lets go to the Glory Hole Theme Park!

***desertpunk*** · July 18th, 2010, 03:26 AM

Hershey Park

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/roccocell/

Lucky_star · July 18th, 2010, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by desertpunk

Gasssssssshhhhh

Evan · July 18th, 2010, 04:44 PM

Beast at Kings Island will always be one of my favorite coasters. The way the thing goes tearing through the forest is so awesome, but the damn lift hill is SO slow! It has me nearly peeing myself with excitement before it gets to the top.

The Georgia Cyclone at Six Flags in Atlanta is another fun coaster, but it's rough as hell. If you can stand having your kidneys punched and teeth nearly knocked out, you'll love it!

TampaMike · July 18th, 2010, 04:50 PM

I love The Beast. It was one of my first true roller coasters that I rode and always went on it atleast 5 times every time I visited Kings Island. I also went on the Son of Beast too and thought it didn't beat or compare to The Beast, even when it had the loop.

Evan · July 18th, 2010, 04:53 PM

I didn't get to ride SoB when it had the loop, but I wasn't very impressed with it. It's big, just not that exciting. The last I heard it was not operating, and KI was not saying when or even if it would run again.

Lucky_star · July 18th, 2010, 06:01 PM

Deja vu on Six Flags, Great America, Gurnee, Illinois,

Deja Vu, Six Flags Magic Mountain

Evan · July 18th, 2010, 06:34 PM

Here's you another coaster, Lucky. El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. I've not ridden it yet, but it looks like an awesome ride! I love me some wooden coasters.

Lucky_star · July 18th, 2010, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan

Here's you another coaster, Lucky. El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. I've not ridden it yet, but it looks like an awesome ride! I love me some wooden coasters.

How did I post youtube clip here so I see them as you post them. And I hate rides with loops!

Evan · July 18th, 2010, 06:43 PM

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Lucky_star · July 18th, 2010, 07:14 PM

These are the rides I would never go.

Really scary!

New York, New York hotel in Vegas with roller coaster

Evan · July 18th, 2010, 07:15 PM

EDIT: Nevermind, you fixed it!

Lucky_star · July 18th, 2010, 07:47 PM

"The patriot" on "World of fun"

Kraken, Seaworld Orlando

Manta, Sea World Orlando

The Hulk coaster, Universal Studios Island of Adventure

They have a lot of roller coasters in america which are named after cartoon characters such as Hulk coaster , Batman The ride (six flags magic mouintan) ,Superman The Escape (six flags magic mouintan). What comes next? The Phantom coaster? Spiderman coaster? Mac gyver coaster? James Bond coaster?

Lucky_star · July 20th, 2010, 12:41 PM

Xelerator, Knotts

CrazyAboutCities · July 20th, 2010, 05:59 PM

Wow that is a lot of new roller coasters in the past decade. Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA changed a lot since last time I went there. Need to come back and check it out.

I don't get Sea World... They didn't invest much in the one in San Diego, CA while they did a lot to the one in Orlando, Florida. San Diego has perfect weather and attracts a lot of tourists. Why can't they invest it in San Diego too?

Evan · July 20th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

Wow that is a lot of new roller coasters in the past decade. Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA changed a lot since last time I went there. Need to come back and check it out.

I don't get Sea World... They didn't invest much in the one in San Diego, CA while they did a lot to the one in Orlando, Florida. San Diego has perfect weather and attracts a lot of tourists. Why can't they invest it in San Diego too?

Isn't the one in San Diego more restricted by land than the one in Orlando? They may not have much room to really do much there.

CrazyAboutCities · July 20th, 2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Evan

Isn't the one in San Diego more restricted by land than the one in Orlando? They may not have much room to really do much there.

The one in San Diego do have some room to expand.

diablo234 · July 20th, 2010, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CrazyAboutCities

The one in San Diego do have some room to expand.

Probably has to do with the firce competition for tourist dollars in Orlando.

SDfan · July 21st, 2010, 03:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Evan

Isn't the one in San Diego more restricted by land than the one in Orlando? They may not have much room to really do much there.

Getting anything built in Mission Bay (where Sea World SD is located), let alone any coastal area is difficult. The Atlantis ride took them forever and a day to get done because it had to get approved by the city, neighboring residents and community groups, environmental regulators and probably (not too sure) the California Coastal Commission. They simply can't build as quickly in SD like they can in Orlando and San Antonio. I have a friend who works at Sea World and I've heard some rumors of it either closing (unlikely) or adding a coaster (where the Anheiser Busch horses and beer garden used to be).

And the comment about increased competition in Orlando is definitely a factor as well. Sea World SD has the Zoo, Wild Animal Park, Legoland and Belmont Park (tiny amusement park on the beach) to compete with. They're all pretty much on the same caliber in my opinion...

July 17th, 2010, 09:52 PM	#61
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July 17th, 2010, 11:05 PM	#62
diablo234 Oh No He Didn't Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston-Tejas-Estados Unidos Posts: 4,206	Screw Disneyland. Lets go to the Glory Hole Theme Park! __________________ T E X A S --PHOTO COLLECTION-- Disclaimer: I am not sexist, racist, or prejudiced in any way or form. I hate everyone equally.

July 18th, 2010, 04:44 PM	#65
Evan Amurika! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,121 Likes (Received): 76	Beast at Kings Island will always be one of my favorite coasters. The way the thing goes tearing through the forest is so awesome, but the damn lift hill is SO slow! It has me nearly peeing myself with excitement before it gets to the top. The Georgia Cyclone at Six Flags in Atlanta is another fun coaster, but it's rough as hell. If you can stand having your kidneys punched and teeth nearly knocked out, you'll love it! __________________ Last edited by Evan; July 18th, 2010 at 04:50 PM.

July 18th, 2010, 04:50 PM	#66
TampaMike Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 6,153 Likes (Received): 7	I love The Beast. It was one of my first true roller coasters that I rode and always went on it atleast 5 times every time I visited Kings Island. I also went on the Son of Beast too and thought it didn't beat or compare to The Beast, even when it had the loop. __________________ Corporations Are People Too - Mitt Romney For the People that dress up like Corporations.

July 18th, 2010, 04:53 PM	#67
Evan Amurika! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,121 Likes (Received): 76	I didn't get to ride SoB when it had the loop, but I wasn't very impressed with it. It's big, just not that exciting. The last I heard it was not operating, and KI was not saying when or even if it would run again. __________________

July 18th, 2010, 03:26 AM	#63
*desertpunk* Whiskey Tango Foxtrot Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ELP ~ ABQ Posts: 30,076 Likes (Received): 1811	Hershey Park image hosted on flickr http://www.flickr.com/photos/roccocell/

July 18th, 2010, 06:01 PM	#68
Lucky_star Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 167 Likes (Received): 0	Deja vu on Six Flags, Great America, Gurnee, Illinois, Deja Vu, Six Flags Magic Mountain Last edited by Lucky_star; July 18th, 2010 at 07:18 PM.

July 18th, 2010, 06:34 PM	#69
Evan Amurika! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,121 Likes (Received): 76	Here's you another coaster, Lucky. El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. I've not ridden it yet, but it looks like an awesome ride! I love me some wooden coasters. __________________

July 18th, 2010, 06:43 PM	#71
Evan Amurika! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,121 Likes (Received): 76	... __________________ Last edited by Evan; July 18th, 2010 at 07:11 PM.

July 18th, 2010, 07:14 PM	#72
Lucky_star Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 167 Likes (Received): 0	These are the rides I would never go. Really scary! New York, New York hotel in Vegas with roller coaster Last edited by Lucky_star; July 18th, 2010 at 07:52 PM.

July 18th, 2010, 07:15 PM	#73
Evan Amurika! Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,121 Likes (Received): 76	EDIT: Nevermind, you fixed it! __________________

July 18th, 2010, 07:47 PM	#74
Lucky_star Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 167 Likes (Received): 0	"The patriot" on "World of fun" Kraken, Seaworld Orlando Manta, Sea World Orlando The Hulk coaster, Universal Studios Island of Adventure They have a lot of roller coasters in america which are named after cartoon characters such as Hulk coaster , Batman The ride (six flags magic mouintan) ,Superman The Escape (six flags magic mouintan). What comes next? The Phantom coaster? Spiderman coaster? Mac gyver coaster? James Bond coaster? Last edited by Lucky_star; July 20th, 2010 at 12:57 PM.

July 20th, 2010, 12:41 PM	#75
Lucky_star Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 167 Likes (Received): 0	Xelerator, Knotts Last edited by Lucky_star; March 8th, 2012 at 05:59 PM.

July 20th, 2010, 05:59 PM	#76
CrazyAboutCities Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Seattle, Washington Posts: 8,348 Likes (Received): 25	Wow that is a lot of new roller coasters in the past decade. Knotts Berry Farm in Buena Park, CA changed a lot since last time I went there. Need to come back and check it out. I don't get Sea World... They didn't invest much in the one in San Diego, CA while they did a lot to the one in Orlando, Florida. San Diego has perfect weather and attracts a lot of tourists. Why can't they invest it in San Diego too?

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