Photo TR: Derek and Nicole do PPP

[DerekRxI'm the gyro!]

A yearly tradition for me is PPP at Knoebels. Ever since my first event in 1998, I haven't missed a year yet, not even during school in Florida. This year though I was lucky enough to be able to show Nicole around one of the most charming parks in the country on one of the best days to visit. While the event may have gotten a little "too" popular lately, really advertised for the non-enthusiasts and such, its an event I don't ever plan on missing.

Our time was brief at PPP though, as our core group was all split up on arrival times and such. Some of us BACTers decided to start Saturday off with some Selings Grove Brewing Company for lunch before heading to the park. Really a great little place, but you'll have to check out the beer thread for that part of the story.

By the time we got to Knoebels, it was already well after 2pm, and our friends were scattered thoughout the park. The main purpose now was getting on as much as possible to show Nicole the uniqueness of the place. Luckily the weather was really nice (albeit cold) compared to last year. We managed to accomplish everything, had plenty of rides thru the course of the night, and really enjoyed ourselves as expected. In all, the event wasn't overly crowded, just the antique car ride was. While it was strange not being in a large group like usual, we did see lots of friends, though just in passing. Looking forward to next year's event!

[DerekRxI'm the gyro!]

Usually on Sunday I hang around Knoebels for more rides and craft fair, known as Hangover Day. However, with Nicole in town and us not knowing the situation for next year, we decided to take this opportunity to visit Dorney Park. Besides that, Rich and Melanie were planning on going, so we'd have some cool people to hang out with.

As usual, Dorney was pretty dead on a Sunday at the end of the season. In their Halloweekends mode, the park has a few haunted attractions opened, but nothing nearly on par with even the worst house at HHN.

[niiicolaaahHot Coaster Chick!]

Derek... get your facts straight... before Talon I rode THREE other B&M Inverts!

[HerculesThe Resident Vegetarian Hippie]

Nice report. Although I can no longer stand Dorney and Cedar Fair, I was upset that I wasn't able to make it up there.

The Hercules tombstone just kills me.

[YoshiFanDon't make me kick you in the donkey!]

2 adults can only ride in the Wild Mouse car because Cedar Fair is probably just being over protective. They claim there is a 680 pound (if it's not 680, it's around that number) weight limit. Just like how other rides in the park have weight limits yet you don't see the same rides in other parks having these weight limits. Combined with the horrible loading procedure for the Wild Mouse and it almost always seems to have a line that's not worth waiting in.

That cemetery of past rides is a little upsetting to see tomb stones for Journey, Water Skooters, Joker, Hercules etc. since it reminded me of rides I miss or rides I never had a chance to experience (Journey). I was kind of surprised to see it a few weeks ago since I had never been to the park during Halloweekends before this season (or is it new this year?)

[Canadmos“Fear can make a donkey attack a lion”]

Great report!


^I have that exact same mini grill thing..

[TheStigI taste better with A1]

The final ride of the day before departing for BrewWorks was the Wild Mouse. Can someone explain why only 2 adults can ride in a car, when every other Maurer Sohne mouse can have 4??? Lamest policy EVER. updates complete

Because its Cedar Fair, thats why!

Colin C

[niiicolaaahHot Coaster Chick!]

2 adults can only ride in the Wild Mouse car because Cedar Fair is probably just being over protective. They claim there is a 680 pound (if it's not 680, it's around that number) weight limit. Just like how other rides in the park have weight limits yet you don't see the same parks in other rides having these weight limits. Combined with the horrible loading procedure for the Wild Mouse and it almost always seems to have a line that's not worth waiting in.

Some adults weigh as much as Derek and I combined. Heck, four 75-pound kids would weigh more than Derek and I combined. It's a stupid "rule".

(not trying to antagonize you, I'm agreeing with you )

[CoasterFanaticThe Resident Smart-Ass]

and this coming from someone who only rode like 2 other B&M Inverts!

And one of them was Nemesis so it doesn't matter.

[SchmoofyThis B&M donkey is so smooth!]

I really wish I made PPP this year, but hey, Dorney's still open and I don't have my front-row Hydra credit yet. Nice report Derek, but no pictures of Knoebels' Haunted House?