Photo TR: Drayton Manor (Page 19)

[Skycoastin SteveFive babies drowned in a fire]

You undoubtedly have the most bizarre preferences in coasters that I've ever seen.

[ajc47Don't let this donkey melt you with its laser eyes!]

They can trim waterslides?! Ugh.. the things they trim these days..

Yeah, it does sound really stupid doesn't it?

[Jerrykoala2112Jo My Oh!]

Thanks for those uplifting comments you guys! Now it's time for another trip report...

So on September 4th, I headed to Beech Bend with some of my friends, and on September 5th, we headed to Holiday World!

Beech Bend: I knew it wasn't going to be the best park I visited. What I expected was a park with carnival rides just plopped around, and you could say I was right. It wasn't crowded, the longest we had to wait was 20 minutes for the Wild Mouse, but everything else was a walk on. I have to say that they have the SCARIEST Dragon Wagon around, I believe it goes beyond 90 degrees!

Kentucky Rumbler was my favorite coaster on this two park trip! It's just very cra cra (Crazy) and doesn't slow down till the end! This is probably my second favorite GCI after Lightning Racers!

Holiday World: After years of reading how fantastic and friendly the park was, I expected a lot from the park! To be honest, I was a tiny bit let down with the place. Sure, I had fun, but I guess what I imagined was too extravagant. The coasters were average in my opinion as well. We had lunch by Legend and the food service was horrible. The only friendly staff members were the operators and the shop keepers.

Raven's layout was pretty cool. I like how it was parallel with the parking lot for a couple drops before disappearing into the forest. I did not suspect that one drop in the middle either, which threw me totally off and couldn't stop laughing for the rest of the ride! The one train operation didn't bother me either...

Legend was just fun. I didn't like it as much as Raven, but it was something. I liked how it went under the water slides (even got wet from it) and the netting all around the ride, along with the super long layout. Parts of it was uncomfortable, but still worth the ride.

Voyage was the main thing I was looking for on the whole trip! I sat in the front for my only ride (no time for a re-ride) and I was a little underwhelmed. Of course there was airtime, I wasn't stapled into my seat, but the coaster was just a lot smaller than what I imagined it to be, and I guess I was just expecting too much. I loved the turnarounds at the mid-point of the ride, the turns that are close to the ground. But otherwise, I'll consider it an average ride.

Picture time, eh?

[Mr. StarrMy transgendered dreams have come true!!!]

Awesome P:TR Jer! Take me to Holiday World the next time you go!

[Jojo19799Someday, I hope to find my own Indiana Jones.]

Jeremie, that was the weekend you introduced me to Baconators. You should have put that in your report.

Now, I am going to agree with Jeremie on his thoughts of HW. It's not a bad park by all means. I think a majority of my "dislike" for it was due to the fact that it was crowded that day. We did have some horrible food service, but again the park was crazy crowded so the employees were doing their best. Plus, I literally got back from the IntimidaTour like a week or two prior, so I was used to having either a Q-bot or Quick Queue system. Spoiled, yes I know.

Would I go to HW again? Heck yes! I'd like to head down there for Holiwood Nights next summer. And I'll take another trip to Beech Bend just to ride Kentucky Rumbler. Oh, and the Dragon Wagon was the scariest thing around. I swear I thought I was going to fall out of it. I could NOT wait to get off of that ride!

[The SETGO GuysMy Dumps Smell Like Cantaloupe]

Okay, if there is one thing that I absolutely crush on about GCI's, it's their little bunny hops that they throw into the rides! It's like someone's trying to rape you, but don't succeed and you fall right back into your seat.

Kentucky Rumber Looks awsome...
and the last picture of Voyage looks great!

Zachary

[traincrossinWisconsin Dells Fanatic]

I need to ride Kentucky Rumbler someday, it just looks like a fun ride! Plus the only GCI i've been on is Evel Knievel and I loved it!

I love Holiday World. While the park may seem over-rated by some, I just found the place so charming. I went on a busy day during the summer and then an empty day during the fall and had a blast both times with my dad and friends. I thought the Voyage was amazing. The first time I rode it was in the back and the airtime and intensity just took my breath away like no other coaster had. Of course my coaster count isn't that high so I can't compare it to many others.

As always, nice pics Jeremie!

[B.A.BDonkeys are my way of life!]

Man,I have been dying to go to Hoilday World. It looks like you had fun though,I love the way you took these photos in an creative way.

[Ace Of SpadesAm I allowed to eat donkey during lent?]

Great shot of Voyage's drop there, really cool!

[Jerrykoala2112Jo My Oh!]

Awesome P:TR Jer! Take me to Holiday World the next time you go!

Will do Ryan! Thanks! I'll make sure you ride the Voyage in the front.

Okay, if there is one thing that I absolutely crush on about GCI's, it's their little bunny hops that they throw into the rides! It's like someone's trying to rape you, but don't succeed and you fall right back into your seat.

Kentucky Rumber Looks awsome...
and the last picture of Voyage looks great!

Zachary

Thanks! And yeah, Voyage looks great, but it's barely above average!

I need to ride Kentucky Rumbler someday, it just looks like a fun ride! Plus the only GCI i've been on is Evel Knievel and I loved it!

I love Holiday World. While the park may seem over-rated by some, I just found the place so charming. I went on a busy day during the summer and then an empty day during the fall and had a blast both times with my dad and friends. I thought the Voyage was amazing. The first time I rode it was in the back and the airtime and intensity just took my breath away like no other coaster had. Of course my coaster count isn't that high so I can't compare it to many others.

As always, nice pics Jeremie!

Thanks Patrick! And yes, you do need to ride Kentucky Rumbler, let's just hope Beech Bend won't be closing anytime soon, it's just as good as American Thunder!

Man,I have been dying to go to Hoilday World. It looks like you had fun though,I love the way you took these photos in an creative way.

Yeah, you should get to Holiday World, and I hope you have a better visit than mine! Thanks!

Great shot of Voyage's drop there, really cool!

Thanks! Yeah, I gotta say Voyage turned out really nice in a lot of the photos.