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Went
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all I can tell you is, put this place on yoor Bucket list....I really...didn't....wanna...come....home...and if you go....leave the kids....
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If you love coasters, try Cedar Point.
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03-02-2008, 09:39 PM
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Agreed. Disney doesn't even come close.
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03-02-2008, 09:42 PM
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Cedar Point Coasters
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03-03-2008, 03:56 PM
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what does "out and back" mean?
what is a hyper/gigacoaster? these things sound scary
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03-03-2008, 04:10 PM
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hyper coster- coaster over 200 ft. tall
giga coaster- coaster over 300 ft. tall
out and back- A type of coaster layout that goes out in one direction, turns around, and then comes back to the station. The "out" and "back" parts are usually parallel to each other. I'll try to post a picture if I can later. Fairly common on wooden coasters. It's one of the older types of track layouts.
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03-03-2008, 04:10 PM
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what does "out and back" mean?
what is a hyper/gigacoaster? these things sound scary
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the scarier the better...
if anyone ever gets a chance....try the Kingda Ka at 6 Flags in Jersey...you won't regret it.....and take fresh underwear...
You know your coaster is too high when the FAA has STROBE LIGHTS placed on it so PLANES won't hit it!
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03-03-2008, 04:46 PM
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the scarier the better...
if anyone ever gets a chance....try the Kingda Ka at 6 Flags in Jersey...you won't regret it.....and take fresh underwear...
You know your coaster is too high when the FAA has STROBE LIGHTS placed on it so PLANES won't hit it!
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Oh yeah, Kinda Ka is awesome. I went with my friends this past summer, and I was the only one who kept my eyes open during the ride. Kinda Ka and Superman were my favorites.
ETA: I totally want to go to Disney again. I've only been once (when I was about 12 maybe).
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03-03-2008, 06:15 PM
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You know your coaster is too high when the FAA has STROBE LIGHTS placed on it so PLANES won't hit it!
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That's actually why Expedition Everest at Disney's Animal Kingdom is 199 feet tall. Any taller, and there would have to be a big blinking light on top of the mountain.
What's really hilarious is that Everest is actually the tallest "mountain" in the state!
Did you ride it while you were there? What theme parks did you hit? Just curious.
I just went to Aquatica, the new waterpark Sea World just built. I have to say, for any one planning a visit to the area, it really is excellent and worth the trip. I think it's probably the best waterpark in the area for families with little kids.
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03-03-2008, 06:30 PM
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All of our kids are coaster freaks and LOVE Cedar Point. Too bad none of us live anywhere close anymore.
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03-03-2008, 12:54 PM
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I just had my first trip to Orlando this past fall. Loved Universal Studios and Dueling Dragons was one (well, two) of the best coasters, I have ever ridden. I left DH on the ground and went by myself, twice.
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And, yes, I've heard Cedar Point is amazing. I have yet to go 
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03-03-2008, 01:33 PM
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I think you should organize a Cedar Point day for us I haven't been there in years (the Mean Streak was new the last time I went!)
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03-03-2008, 08:02 PM
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I think you should organize a Cedar Point day for us I haven't been there in years (the Mean Streak was new the last time I went!) |
I would be happy to. My problem, though, as I grow older, I can't ride more than one coaster per hour. I get the "spins"
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03-03-2008, 08:46 PM
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I would be happy to. My problem, though, as I grow older, I can't ride more than one coaster per hour. I get the "spins"
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dramamine works wonders...
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03-03-2008, 09:21 PM
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dramamine works wonders...
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"zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz"
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03-04-2008, 12:01 AM
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I would be happy to. My problem, though, as I grow older, I can't ride more than one coaster per hour. I get the "spins"
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From what I recall, you wait about an hour in each line anyway! Is the Witches Wheel still there? It was actually my favorite ride ever.
As for coasters, I like the smooth ones. The Blue Streak is so jerky and I think the last time I was on the Cork Screw, I kept hitting my ears against the safety bar and I was sore afterward.
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