Photo TR: Middle America Tour Up Now - Starts on Page 3

by **Dragon Khan** » Mon Apr 18, 2011 4:31 pm

Great start to this trip report. Middle America was fantastic. And even if I would say there were more "OMG coasters" on East Coast 2008, there were so many side details that made this one even better. It's crazy, but most of my good memories of this trip are not especially coaster related. OK ! Some exceptions ! Prowler is definitely one of them. and I admit it knocked me out that night

by **rollin_n_coastin** » Tue May 10, 2011 6:01 pm

^Agree, but all the ones that were there were quite memorable in terms of riding the most interesting wooden coasters around. Some of them for sure shook us all up!

After a crazy night in Branson, we got up on an especially humid day to check out an extremely charming and special place, Silver Dollar City. You could tell this was Herschend-run, akin to Dollywood. This, is a very good thing. I honestly think that it's next to impossible to pick one over the other. They both have this uniqueness and charm that is not that easy to duplicate anywhere. It's as if it merges the best of small family owned and operated parks with the best aspects of being part of a larger company. You'll just have to visit both and find out for yourself!

On to some pics. I notice I'm a bit behind since Divv, Jake and Joey have jumped ahead

Don't forget to check out their awesome TRs to get a true sense of how amazing this trip was!

by **rollin_n_coastin** » Tue May 10, 2011 6:40 pm

The foundation of Silver Dollar City, its first attraction if you will, was Marvel Cave. First used to house guano, it returned to its cave touring roots after the guano ran out, making it the perfect target for a TPR take over!

I"ve seen small caves but never anything like this. It was really breathtaking.

Facebook · by **odene497** » Tue May 10, 2011 7:24 pm

This is amazing to relive that exceptionally fun trip! Such good memories. "Moving on, Mike gets his eye poked out..." I laughed my way through this entire thing.

by **rollin_n_coastin** » Thu May 12, 2011 3:52 am

^Thanks Nick! More coming after Texas Giant Bash.

Hey everyone, Speaking of Texas Giant Bash, there are apparently still tickets available! Are you still trying to decide if you should go? Make it easy on yourself and just go

It's going to be a great event.

by **Mike Austin** » Thu May 12, 2011 9:54 am

Didn't Olivier fall asleep in the wait for the cave? :lmao:

by **rollin_n_coastin** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 7:48 am

Wow, summer is over and that means get this done before a year passes

Day 5 was one of the most unique days ever. Pizza, arches and fun with a serious chance of injury. Oh yah, the late night also gave me the opportunity to try that place with the small burgers for the first time!

So here we have it -- Pizza Hut, St. Louis Arch and City Museum. Oh and just in case you didn't think anything more could be crammed into a day, there was an unofficial White Castle take over!

Enjoy the pics!

by **rollin_n_coastin** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:38 am

Next up, the most insane place I've ever seen in the the litigious United States. How it exists is beyond me but I won't question it ever and simply remain thankful that it does exist.

City Museum, up now!

by **rollin_n_coastin** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 8:53 am

It was late when we got back but we saw the glow of something called "White Castle" just a short walk from the hotel.

I've heard it is a place of legend so had to check it out!

by **rollin_n_coastin** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 6:39 pm

Next up - Six Flags St. Louis.

This day was most memorable for it being hotter than hades. Aside from that, I thought The Boss was the greatest thing since sliced bread, especially that surprise helix of death at the end. I had the distinct pleasure of riding front row with Dave T on his first ride, which made it all the more insanely fun.

Really enjoyed Mr. Freeze and the backstage tour really interesting, especially learning about the amount of power it takes to run these things. I'd love to try out the park again on a cooler day

Enjoy the pics.