The Photo TR Adventures of Jordan!

[DBruI will provide you with maximum pleasure.]

Darn. I didn't get to be the first person to respond to this update...so I hope it doesn't sound to repetitive when I add, "Great photos and trip report, Jordan!"

I think my favorite part about your reviews is the amount of honesty you put into them. People often put aside the fact that Holiday World has a lack of thrilling flats, due to the fact that almost every other aspect of the park is nearly flawless. Of course, being the parks #1...uh, excuse me, I guess I can't say that any more...#2 fan, I do my best to appreciate all of its positives, but I definitely agree with all of your thoughts on Holiday World, good and bad. (Shocked?)

Have you decided whether or not you will be coming back through these parts again next year?

[macca_boy69Donkeys give me orgiastic scream!]

Great TRs!
Keep em coming, I'm enjoying reading them.

Roberto

[themeparkman25I get wet for Manta!]

May 26th, 2010 - Indianapolis Zoo

After my little hiatus, I am back! Since my friend Hans is currently doing a Europe Tour trip report, I will skip over mine temporarily, and finish up my Kings Island/Holiday World trip and move to Busch Gardens Europe/King's Dominion.

So, after we finished our great day at Holiday World, we started driving north with the expectation to hit up Indiana Beach the next day. However, after looking at their website, we realized it was closed! Dag nabbit. So, looking for an alternative (and another credit), we settled on the Indianapolis Zoo! Given its size, we didn't spend an extended period of time at this (park), though we definitely tried to fit as much in as possible. If I recall right, the day we were there was rather cold and rainy, but that didn't stop us from having a good time.

We rode the only coaster, Kombo, a couple times, and then enjoyed the rest of the zoo. They had mantas and rhinos and other exciting animals! Unfortunately, I do think we only had a total of 2-3 hours at the park, so we didn't have a ton of time.

Without much adieu (and a lack of stuff to say about a park that has like 3 rides), pictures!

[Goliath513Final Destination Guy!]

Looking forward to seeing the BGW and KD pictures man!

[themeparkman25I get wet for Manta!]

August 8, 2010- Busch Gardens Williamsburg!

In order to celebrate another year of life, and a great summer with a couple of my employees, I traveled out to Virginia to visit, arguably, my favorite park in the country, Busch Gardens Williamsburg! I had been to the park previously, back in 2007 I believe, and had a tremendous time, and had to go back for the B&Ms.

From what I remember, all three of their "big three" were all on top of my favorite coasters, and the others were great too! Also, with the addition of Sesame Street, I had a new credit to get! All in all, I had a great day at the park but really wish we had longer to check everything out.

This was my first park in the States since getting back from the Europe trip, so I was excited to revisit the American way of things, and experience the nation's best. And I absolutely can say that Busch Gardens Williamsburg is my favorite park in the country, and up their for the world. The food is really good, the theming impeccable and the rides were incredible. I honestly have nothing poor to say about this park, other than the fact is a hundred million miles away from me, which sucks.

Regardless, I hope you enjoy the update! The first part will have pictures from Go Karts Plus, a little park we happened to stumble upon when trying to find gas. King's Dominion and Intimidator205 to follow!

Also, I would like to share a funny story with everyone. Since everyone I was with was under 21, myself included, we were unable to rent a car. Well, the Richmond airport is in the middle of the two parks, but not within a reasonable distance to not rent a car. I consider trains and busses, but it was difficult to work given our schedules. So then the question became, how do we get to all the parks? So, given the fact you have to be 21 to rent a car, I thought about the next best thing. Just previously, I had rented a Uhaul to move to my apartment for college, and I had remembered that you only have to be 18 to rent one of those. So my solution to getting to the parks? Rent a Uhaul! What a brilliant idea. Prolly one of my top ideas ever.

ENJOY!

[Goliath513Final Destination Guy!]

Absolutely amazing day that was at Busch Gardens. These pictures sure bring back the memories...especially our U-haul that could be seen in the parking lot from the top of Apollo's Chariot!

I'm excited to see the pictures from Kings Dominion.

[GLundDoes Jeff Johnson count this donkey as a credit?]

Can someone please tell me what this support is for? I'm literally baffled over it's purpose.

I believe that's used to get the cars off the transfer track when they're being refurbished. Maintenance puts a wheel and pulley assembly on it, and they disconnect each each car of the train off one by one. From there they lower the car to ground level.

If you look at other B&M floorless/hyper designs, you'll see they have them too. For example I know Scream at Magic Mountain has one.

[LamoureI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

Superb TR !! Looks like so so so much fun !!!

Hope I will visit Bush Gardens really soon

[hansrubensAre you American? Are you nice?]

Great report Jordan!!

Always good to see some delicious food in a report. It's important you know.

There is a slight possibility I will visit this park in july. Looking forward to it.


----Hans

[vuurvogelDonkeys are my way of life!]

The cake looks like schwarzwalder kirch, can you confirm that?