Screaminkid2005's 2012 Coaster Adventures!-Dorney Park!

Facebook · by **screaminkid2005** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 12:06 am

Hey Everyone! For those who don't know me, my name is Kevin Aka Screaminkid2005. I'm a Rides Lead at Six Flags New England. I live in Massachusetts! In my spare time (Like many of you) I visit as many parks as possible! As of right now, 2012 is going to be a HUGE year for me going to parks. Because of the large number of parks I plan on going too, I figured why not just make a single thread instead of a bunch of different ones. So here we go!!!

Trip Reports!

2-17-2012: Disney California Adventure! (Page 1)
2-17-2012: Disneyland! (Page 1)
2-18-2012: Six Flags Magic Mountain- West Coast Bash Edition! (Page 1)
2-19-2012: Knotts Berry Farm- West Coast Bash Edition! (Page 1)
2-20-2012: Return to Magic Mountain (Page 2) Click Here
5-10-2012: Six Flags Great Adventure (Page 3) Click Here
5-23-2012: Lincoln Park Demolition (Page 3) Click Here
6-29-2012: Knoebels (Page 3) Click Here
6-30-2012: Hershey Park (Rush to the Sky Event) (Page 3)Click Here
7-1-2012: Dorney Park (Page 4)- Click Here

The first park of the season...

Disney California Adventure!

I Began my adventure on 2-16-2012. Kyle aka BiZaRpErMaN and I headed to T.F.Green Airport in Warwick RI for our flight to Newark NJ. From Newark we were supposed to fly right into San Diego... Sadly this did not happen. Our flight to Newark ended up getting delayed a hour causing us to miss our next flight! Lucky for us, there was two seats left on a flight to Newark-Houston & Houston-San Diego. Instead of arriving in San Diego at 6pm as planned, we arrived at 11pm! As soon as we arrived, my brother picked us up, we grabbed a quick bite to eat, then it was off to bed!

: After hours of waiting, we're finally on our way to Cali!!!; Viewed 1403 times

The next day, after we picked up the rental car, the three of us decided to head over to Disney California Adventure and Disneyland! We arrived at the park around 1130am and planned to leave around 7:30-8pm. The last time I have been to the park was in 2003 and so much has changed since I've last visited! The main reason we went to the park was to see our old supervisor (Heriberto) that is currently doing the Disney College Program! As soon as we walked in, we bumped into his working the Pixar Pals Show!

: Me & Heriberto! =D; Viewed 1403 times

After a quick chat, My Brother, Kyle, and I deiced to head over to Tower of Terror! Since my brother isn't really into big thrill rides, he decided that he'd rather walk around and take in the atmosphere. While walking into the line, we noticed that wait time said 45 minutes, this clearly wasn't the case! The line was really moving and we were on in about 25 minutes! Anyways, onto the pics!

: Tower of Terror from the midway!; Viewed 1403 times

: A view from the first set of switch backs!; Viewed 1403 times

: Now inside the lobby!; Viewed 1403 times

: Dammm... They really let this place go since it first opened! Tisk tisk disney! ;); Viewed 1403 times

: Apparently they hired Consuela and ran out of Lemon Pledge...; Viewed 1403 times

: They also need to step up their bell hop service... I was waiting 15 minutes and all they did was tell me to go to the library! #Rude :); Viewed 1403 times

: And after the library, I some how ended up in the boiler room...; Viewed 1403 times

After Tower of Terror, we met back up with my brother. On our way to California Screamin', we bumped into the winery and picked up two glasses. After few short minutes and a empty wine cup, we were at the entrance to Screamin'! Once again the wait time said 45 minutes and it was about 20 due to 5 train operation! Also once again my brother walked around Paradise Pier while we rode.

: Da EnTrAnCe!; Viewed 1403 times

: Noted!; Viewed 1403 times

: I see you Mr. Loop! :); Viewed 1403 times

: Our on-ride photo! :); Viewed 1403 times

: Arms Down, Head Back, Hold On!!!; Viewed 1403 times

: LAUNCH!!!; Viewed 1403 times

: Airtime!; Viewed 1403 times

: Such a beautiful coaster!; Viewed 1403 times

After California Screamin', we saw that the park was starting to get packed, so we decided to go on the Fun Wheel. Ever since I was a little kid i've HATED ferris wheels so needless to say i wasn't very excited to ride it. Also to put insult to injury, we went in the swinging car.-_____- While waiting in line, I saw Nick and Jason getting off. After a few minutes of chatting it was time to ride!

: Yeaaa... Not a fan.; Viewed 1403 times

After Fun Wheel since we were so short on time, we decided to go over to Disneyland to see how busy that park was...

Next update: Disneyland!

Thanks for reading! =D

-Kevin

Facebook · by **screaminkid2005** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 1:42 pm

Update Time!

Disneyland

So this is going to be a pretty short update due to lack of photos and we didn't do much do to the park being packed! So here it goes...

We entered the park around 5pm and to our dismay, it was at least twice as packed as the other park! We decided to check out Space Mountain to see how long the wait was. The first time we checked it the wait was 75 minutes. We left hoping the wait would get shorter as the night went on, but we were wrong. More on that later...

We saw that Finding Nemo had a 30 wait so got in line. Turns out that the wait was around a hour due to the staff contently stacking the subs. I thought the ride itself was pretty cool, but waiting in the sub for literally 10 minutes after the ride ended wasn't.

: Matterhorn rehab taken from Nemos line.; Viewed 1331 times

After Nemo, we met up with Heriberto (A Cast Member at DCA) and had some dinner at the restaurant right next to the ride. I got the BBQ Angus Bacon Cheese Burger, fries, and a drink, which I thought was going to take forever due to the line, but I was wrong! The burger was out in under 5 mintues and hot and fresh! It was honestly worth the $12.99! We ate pretty fast and moved onto the next ride. We Checked out Space Mountain again after dinner and say that it had a 110 minute line, so we just decided to skip it all together and move to another section of the park.

As we tried to go Adventure Land, the parade was making its way threw, so we had to wait till it finished then push our way threw the crowds of people. We saw that a large number of people going into the Indiana Jones line. With it already having a 35 minute wait we decided to go on Haunted Mansion. The line was about 20 minutes and kept moving which was great! Then during the graveyard scene, the ride stopped for about 5-10 minutes! it was a great ride as always and I would have rode it again if we had the time.

Up next was Pirates of the Caribbean! The line was about 30 minutes which wasn't to bad. I rode this back in 2003 but all I remember was sitting in a boat! I'm happy i go to experience the ride again and he first drop in darkness is amazing! Threw out the ride, Heriberto was saying where Hidden Mickeys were, and pointed out funny things the ride had to offer! After the ride we had time for one more ride!

By this time it was about 7:45 and we saw that Big Thunder Mountain was the only large scale coaster in the park to have under a hour wait so we stuck it out. We got in line at the entrance to the ride and thought it would take a while. Thankfully the line didn't really stop moving, well... until the fireworks started!

: Fireworks from the line!; Viewed 1331 times

The fireworks continued threw out the ride and made for a beautiful back drop on one of the lifts! Granted the ride isn't wicked intense, it is more intense the what I remember it being! It was a great ride and even got some nice airtime on some hills!

Overall I had an amazing time at the park and I can't wait to go back some day and finally get my Matterhorn Credits!

Next Update- Six Flags Magic Mountain for West Coast Bash!

Thanks for readying everyone!

-Kev =D

Facebook · by **KI Kidd** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:52 pm

Nice TR. Looks like the kid behind you on Screamin' was having a great time...

by **coastermatt** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:13 pm

Love the Family Guy reference.

Cool TR, and glad you got to ride BTMR with the fireworks in the background. That's always awesome! :mickey:

Facebook · by **screaminkid2005** » Wed Feb 22, 2012 4:26 pm

Thanks! lol I was hoping someone would catch it.

Youtube · by **BiZaRpErMaN** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 7:03 pm

Can't wait to read the reports for the next days.

I had lots of fun going, so we defiantly need to plan to go together again next year. Maybe I can meet more of the members from the site.

Surprisingly, I really liked Disney (besides the millions of kids), but the rides were so cool. It really was magical in there and you forgot about the world around you.

Facebook · by **screaminkid2005** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 8:03 pm

Deff! I can't wait for our trips this year!

P.S. Theres a BIG West Coast Bash update from SFMM coming really soon!!! =]

Facebook · by **screaminkid2005** » Thu Feb 23, 2012 11:30 pm

Hey everyone, It's update time!!! This time the update comes from Six Flags Magic Mountain for West Coast Bash!!!

*** After reading, please leave comments below on what you liked & how I can improve on writing trip reports! Thanks in advance!!!***

After getting around 4 hours of sleep the night before, we left the house at 4am to begin our 2 hour 45 minute adventure to Six Flags Magic Mountain! We were unsure on how the traffic threw L.A. would be so we made sure we had plenty of extra time. We arrived at the park around 6:30am and saw this beautiful sight!

: X2 at dawn!; Viewed 1204 times

: When they changed it over to X2, they also made the world move around it!!! =D; Viewed 1204 times

After a quick trip to McD's for breakfast burritos, we headed back to Magic Mountain!

: Waiting in line for the parking lot to open!; Viewed 1204 times

: The view from our parking spot!!!; Viewed 1204 times

At about 7:40 we jumped on the tram and headed to the front gate. We quickly got our packet of goodies that included a wrist band, a lanyard, and a lunch ticket! While we waited around for the gate to open, Kyle and I jammed out to some old school Britney, N'Sync, and B*Witched! It was a nice change to the normal top 40 songs that always play at my park. At about 8:20 Robb did a quick briefing and we were told that instead of Scream ERT we would get Riddler's Revenge ERT! Already a step in the right direction! The gates opened a few minutes early for ERT and we were off to our first ride!

: Goliath!!!; Viewed 1204 times

After being on the first train of the day on Goliath, Kyle and I decided to take a walk down to Green Lantern!

: Superman looks beautiful with his new paint!; Viewed 1204 times

: Just think... In a few months, there is going to be a giant drop tower on the side of this monster!; Viewed 1204 times

: Such a nice entryway into DC!; Viewed 1204 times

: There it is! One of the reasons i traveled about 2,500 Miles! =D; Viewed 1204 times

After waiting about 15 minutes for GL, we took a walk over to Batman to get our credit! I must say i really liked the themeing on this ride. Much better then the one at great adventure! =]

: Batman's Fountain is so pretty! =]; Viewed 1204 times

: As we entered the station this is what we found! =D; Viewed 1204 times

After a front row ride on batman then a rapid fire back row ride, we took quick ride on Colossus. Once again Colossus was another walk on! I really don't see why everyone thinks it needs the Iron Horse treatment. While it may not be the smoothest ride in the world, it deff wasn't bad. After our ride we then met up with Nick (Odene497), James (Coastercrazyjames), and Jason (Rollin_n_coastin)! We all met up and decided to ride Riddles! Now i've been waiting to ride Riddles since 2003 and this is one of the rides i was most looking forward to riding! Don't get me wrong I loved the ride, I was just expecting more. Next up...

: Tatsu!!!; Viewed 1204 times

I thought the ride was AMAZING! So much better then the other flyer i've been on (S:UF at SFGAdv). One thing I noticed though was that it was pretty rattley for a B&M but no biggie! Kyle, James, I rode together while Nick, Jason, Scott & Chris waited for another row. Lucky for us as soon as we got off the ride broke down! Sad times for Nick, Jason, Scott & Chris though for being stuck for like 15 minutes! While they were stuck we walked over to X2. I've been waiting forever to get on this ride and now all that was stopping me was a 1 hour 45 minute line! While in line, I got some great shots of Viper!

: I see you hiding! =]; Viewed 1204 times

: I love how close you get to the batwing!; Viewed 1204 times

: Viper's shy =[; Viewed 1204 times

: This reminds me of something...; Viewed 1204 times

: I just can't put my finger on it...; Viewed 1204 times

: Oh yea... How could I forget you!; Viewed 1204 times

: So... Freakin... Excited!!!; Viewed 1204 times

: Our turn to ride!; Viewed 1204 times

After waiting for almost 2 hours for X2, which was well worth it! The three of us decided to go to lunch! On the way to lunch, we passed by Road Runner Express but said we'll just ride it lunch. Lunch was pretty good, just the normal all you can eat Hot Dogs and Hamburgers. After we finished eating, we decided to ride Road Runner Express with the rest of the credit whores!

So we got on, strapped in, and off we went... As the train came back into the station the ride op asked if we wanted to go again so we said yes! The train moved about 5 inches then broke! I guess the ride couldn't handle all of us a second time! =]

After that we decided to ride Orient Express up the hill to Ninja!

: OMG!!! Its Great American Scream Machine!!!... Oh wait...; Viewed 1204 times

Then back down the other side to...

: Sky Coaster!!!; Viewed 1204 times

Ever since I was trained on one of these last season, I really admire the people that work so hard to run them. This ride compared to others is extremely difficult to operate. Some rides its just checking the restraints, pushing a button and your gone! Sky coaster you have to make sure your suited properly, hooked up correctly, make sure everything is facing the way it's supposed to be and then you have to catch them! Watching these rides operate makes me proud to be a site controller! Anyways moving on...

After Sky Coaster we went over to Apocalypse, but it was down. After that we made our way over to Scream!

: Scream!; Viewed 1204 times

: Where's the auger of doom?; Viewed 1204 times

After Scream, We decided to chill on the hill under Tatsu and have a photo shoot!

: So purdy!; Viewed 1204 times

: Best. Flyer. Ever!; Viewed 1204 times

: Haha don't judge me =]; Viewed 1204 times

As it was starting to get close to dinner time, we decided to head over to Revolution for a quick spin then it was time to eat! James ended up going to eat with everyone else who bought the dinner, but Kyle and I decided to get food at Mooseburger Lodge! Kyle ended up getting the sampler platter while I ended up getting buffalo wings, and the bacon cheeseburger! The meal was amazing and thanks to my employee discount, I saved $17 alone! By the time we finished eating it was already dark out. Kyle and I headed over to Apocalypse and got some night time action!

: Signage!; Viewed 1204 times

: Something's missing...; Viewed 1204 times

: FIRAHHHHH!!! ::In muffins video voice::; Viewed 1204 times

With night ERT starting in 30 minutes, we decided it would be a good idea to go buy some gifts and other assorted items for friends back home! On the way, we ended up finding this!

: Creepy underground tunnel?; Viewed 1204 times

Anyone know more about it?

Anyways...I ended up buying around 12 shot glasses (popular item of the season i guess) and a X2 therms. Kyle got a hoodie and a snow globe! After that it was off to X2 ERT!

: Yea... I shouldn't be a stipper...; Viewed 1204 times

: Viper is even sexier at night!; Viewed 1204 times

: Noted!; Viewed 1204 times

: This is what X2 ERT looked like!!! =D; Viewed 1204 times

: Kyle and Myself!; Viewed 1204 times

While riding we ended up bumping into Nick and Jason!

: Nick and Jason! =D; Viewed 1204 times

After this we ended up meeting RC and another TPR member! We caught a few more rides on Tatsu, Revolution, Viper, & X2 before calling it a night!

Thanks so much to everyone that helped make this event possible! I had an amazing day!!!

***NEXT UPDATE!- KNOTTS BERRY FARM- WEST COAST BASH EDITION!!!***

Thanks for reading!

-Kev

Facebook · by **screaminkid2005** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:21 pm

Hey everyone! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Now that I have some free time, I figured i'd post my Knott's Berry Farm trip report.

After an amazing event hosted by SFMM, Kyle & I from from SFMM down to Knotts! We arrived to the hotel around 11:30 and man was I excited!

: My first ever view of Knotts!; Viewed 1113 times

After a few short hours of sleep, this is what we woke up to!

: The view from our hotel room!; Viewed 1113 times

We went to the lobby and met up with Nick, Jason, Travis, Jenn, Scott, & Chris. As soon as everyone was accounted for we walked over to the main gate!

: Our hotel!; Viewed 1113 times

After a quick briefing from Robb, it was time for the event to start!

: Sexy ;); Viewed 1113 times

While the tours were going on, we decided to take over one of the heaters and bond around the warmth! =]

: Awww... whats wrong Nick?; Viewed 1113 times

: Taking in the sights!; Viewed 1113 times

: <3; Viewed 1113 times

: Open Wide =]; Viewed 1113 times

: I see you hiding WindSeeker! =]]; Viewed 1113 times

: Silver Bullet's still napping.; Viewed 1113 times

: I see you Supreme Scream! I'll be back to ride you right after...; Viewed 1113 times

: Xcelerator!!!; Viewed 1113 times

: And dam was it flying!; Viewed 1113 times

: Woooshhhh.....; Viewed 1113 times

: Knotts is so beautiful!; Viewed 1113 times

: Supreme Scream... Your up! =]; Viewed 1113 times

: Drop tower credit!; Viewed 1113 times

: So happy Knotts decided to re-open this ride!; Viewed 1113 times

: Such an amazing dark ride!!!; Viewed 1113 times

: With amazing themeing!; Viewed 1113 times

: Catawampus!!! Now I can check meeting him off my bucket list! =D; Viewed 1113 times

: Ghostrider looking all sexy and what not. ;]; Viewed 1113 times

: Best. Log Ride. EVER!; Viewed 1113 times

: One of many fountains and waterfalls the park has!; Viewed 1113 times

: I see you Jaguar!; Viewed 1113 times

: With 15 minutes until Silver Bullet & rest of the park opens, I had to do something to pass the time. =]; Viewed 1113 times

: My planking pissed Silver Bullet off!; Viewed 1113 times

: Yikes!; Viewed 1113 times

: My 2nd favorite ride in the park!; Viewed 1113 times

: =O -ahhh!!!; Viewed 1113 times

: And my first shuttle coaster!; Viewed 1113 times

: I see TPR members... Do you? =]; Viewed 1113 times

: The BEST all you can eat buffet i've ever have!; Viewed 1113 times

: Show off ;); Viewed 1113 times

: This top spin had the craziest cycle I've ever ridden!!!; Viewed 1113 times

As nightfall approached, we decided to take a spin on Sky Cabin. =]

: I'm not sure why, but I think this picture is beautiful!; Viewed 1113 times

: I really didn't expect Perilous Plunge to scare me as much as it did!; Viewed 1113 times

: Smoothest boomerang I've ever ridden!; Viewed 1113 times

: Such a beautiful skyline!; Viewed 1113 times

And last but not least, I leave you guys with this. =]

: Front row on Xcelerator!; Viewed 1113 times

Over all, I thought Knott's was one of the best parks I have ever been to! All the staff was happy and was more then willing to help you with anything you needed! The park also has the charm of a family park, but also has rides that will make you scream your head off!!! I can honestly say I can't wait to go back to this park! Thank you so much to everyone who helped make this AMAZING event possible!

Up Next- Return to Magic Mountain!!!

by **gisco** » Sun Feb 26, 2012 6:48 pm

Wow lots of driving for you guys! Nice report, thanks for sharing!

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