Chadster's Vacation Adventures: Final Edition!

[SuperShawnI love donkeys more than me.]

Thanks for setting the 2012 tone with a ghetto parking lot carnival Chad! Really says a lot of what this year will bring

[RoCoBonafide Donkey Expert]

Wow, you guys are braver men than I. Impressive.

Here's a conversation I just imagined:

"I think we should theme our coaster. Granted, we aren't Disney or anything, but let's try to step up our game alittle, you know? There's no reason we can't deliver on some guest expectations for quality amusements."

"Great idea, sure, why not? Let's do a superhero theme."

"How about Captain America? Nice and patriotic, and fun for the kids."

"I love it; let's do it. Get some banners made and we can put the shield on the front of the train."

"What about the Gravitron?"

"Duct tape."

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

If you wanna get a good Himalaya ride come over to one of our carnivals.

In the US they do all things wrong with them. Frist off they run them far too slow - and then all the "Dont rock the cars" and "Dont raise your arms" and "No sunglasses onride".


This is the correct speed to handle such a ride - note how far the gondolas swing up!

The US has great coasters - but I always have to refrain myself on "commenting" to the ride-ops about their operations and rules as I dont wanna get kicked from the parks....

You are right, the US has managed to screw up the operation of these amazing rides something terrible. I must get to Germany, screw the coasters, I want to ride flats ran as they should be ran!

Every now and again I come across a small family park that will run their's on kill. Our now defunt park had an original Reverchon Himalaya that would take your breath away.


And thanks guys for the comments, it feels good to be back, even if I'm starting out in the ghetto! Remember, Duct tape fixes EVERYTHING!

For those going to WCB, see you soon! For those not, well, shame on you! Back next week with a new installment, but will it be ghetto, semi-ghetto, or full of Anton? You'll have to tune in to find out!

[x2isawesomeHoly crap you have a HUGE donkey!]

Gotta love gheto iffy looking carnivals set up in parking lots. There is nothing on this earth a little duct tape can't handle.

[MayTheGForceBeWithYouStar Wars is gay.]

If you wanna get a good Himalaya ride come over to one of our carnivals.

In the US they do all things wrong with them. Frist off they run them far too slow - and then all the "Dont rock the cars" and "Dont raise your arms" and "No sunglasses onride".


This is the correct speed to handle such a ride - note how far the gondolas swing up!

The US has great coasters - but I always have to refrain myself on "commenting" to the ride-ops about their operations and rules as I dont wanna get kicked from the parks....

Which is why I want to go to Germany so freaking badly...

[chadsterThe Pony Express can't find my teepee]

This weeks adventure comes from a park that I visited last month and returned to yesterday with a few friends, Adventure City near Knotts Berry Farm in Anaheim, California.

I was instantly impressed with the friendliness of all of the staff, the cleanliness of the park, as well as the maintenance of the park. With a target market of families with smaller children, the detail given to the Freeway Coaster Miler kiddie coaster is well beyond anything that many of the corporate parks give to theirs, the birthday areas were popular and extremely busy as was a show that was going on. Keeping in mind most of the kids in the park were under 10, parents seemed to be respectful and were keeping watch on their children, something I didn't experience at the park with a Mouse.

Overall I give this park 4.5 of 5 stars for it's market segment. As in all business, the staff makes the park, and the staff all seemed to happy and that rubs off to the customers. A huge shout out and thank you to the ladies in the ticket office for all of their hospitality! I would highly encourage those living in SoCal with younger children to hold your birthday parties here, you wont be disappointed.

One important note. The park has changed its admittance policy. Unless you have a kid, you will need your CTPR card to gain admission to the park which will also get you a special discount.

[ChrisradJason X versus the Robot Space Donkey!]

Pictures came out great! Awesome little park!


Now let's see those Castle park pictures of the Tilt-o-whirl

[fatdaddyI'm 39 and can't find the Shift Key]

So glad the deal to knock that park down and put up condos fell through. Its a great park for kid and Tree Top Racers is more than just another mouse, its no Captain America, but ...

[sspaz1000I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

Adventure city looks adorable. Glad to see you guys had a good time!

[cas93I Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Tree Top Racers was pretty fun to ride, haha. I'm still impressed on how the park was, with the friendliness and just how the park was in general.