CoasterFanatic Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Just got back from our short weekend in Eastern PA and hoping you enjoy the photos. Since I am a little pressed for time and not really in the mood for a super-detailed TR. Here is one in word association style: Dorney Park Steel Force - Hyper - Slow Ops - Brake not being too evil - First drop angle change rules Thunderhawk - Wait for second train to be put on - Grab the front - Scary ejector on second hill - Brake is evil Laser - Graying out - Op is a coaster nerd - Didn't remember it being this tall - Still graying out Dragon Coaster - New credit (I know Elissa) - Crazy laterals - Never knew everyone could ride this - Op is super cool Hydra - Rattles - New BMr's are all forceless - Jojo is sweet - Rest is nap-inducing Talon - More force than Silver Bullet - Not much more - Line jumper wants to kill me - Line jumper is big - Line jumper rides before me Log Flume - Soaked - Still soaked - Might be my favorite Screaming Swing - Same as Knotts - Thank god my buddy paid - Not bad for free Williams Grove Cyclone - Looks like Idora - Fun - Unintentional trick-track Wildcat - Field Coaster - Not pretty - Kind of slow - Smooth Well that was the basics. Now the fun part .... the pictures! It's Sunday, so why not head to church ... and play Laser Tag! Can I borrow your kids? No you can't ride ... now go away you credit whore! More signs of quality craftsmanship. Next up was the Wildcat While I may poke fun, Cyclone is actually a very fun ride. Just be prepared for about anything (including unintentional trick track) Cyclone's next victims ... I mean riders head for the chain lift. Notice the quality craftsmanship Loading up the next batch of brave souls. Making use of this existing terrain Williams Grove dug out this nice hole for the chain lift Refurbs are for p**sies The first order of business is the legendary Cyclone Catrina is now starting to wonder just where in the world I have taken her! The next day we head to Williams Grove Laser More Dragon Coaster No need to borrow a kid After realizing I meet the height requirement ... new coaster for me! Could I borrow your kid? Cedar Fair brands the Zephyr for all eternity in PURPLE! Talon soars through the overcast skies Super drawn out **yawn** flat spin And the award for best new coaster element goes to ..... JoJo Roll! If it wasn't such an ugly day, this photo might have actually had potential. Steel Force - First Drop The lonesome op takes a ride on the added second train. Still waiting While the ops check each seat twice before engaging the restraint, Jason and I wait patiently. Afterburner goodness Soaring on the Screaming Swing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Nice photos. I really liked Hydra, even though it only has 4 inversions. Dude, the Cyclone is totally scary. If you ride in the front you can totally picture the train diving right between the rails to your doom. Dude, since when did Moosh get a tan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I like the Laser Tag in the church... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey G. Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 ^^ Dood. BAAAAA to the mf'n haahahahahahaha to that. Moosh. LMAO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 ^^^ I just noticed the other half of your photoshop. You perv! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhishyBrewer Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 So how packed was Dorney? Does it seem like a park you can do in 5 hours? Heading to Dorney for Labor Day weekend. Can't wait! Nice TR! Short and sweet. Great photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Great brief TR, Ted. Funny , your day at Billy's Grove looks like mine, but then again I was there the same day! I'd say I can't believe we didn't run into each other, but I'm sure you were long gone by the time I arrived from my return from Pittsburgh. I agree, the park is scary, but its really quaint and fun. Cyclone's about as much fun as any coaster (and the return into the station leaves you with a sense of fulfillment, knowing you survived the ride) Derek- saw Mexican Moosh riding the Twister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted June 20, 2005 Author Share Posted June 20, 2005 ^ Weird. We were only there for an hour or so. We got there about 11:30am and gone by 1:00pm or so. Viva de Moosh Mexicano! // got a big scare on the way home, as I saw the aftermath of full speed van/motorcycle accident (intersection) just a couple of blocks away from Williams Grove. Now I wonder if Catrina will ever get on my bike again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Hey Ted, nice TR and great pictures! Thanks for posting. --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 I loved Williams Grove last year, was originally going to spend 30 minutes and get the credits, ended up staying 2 hours and closing the park.. Did you do any of the flats? (Particularly Dante's Inferno, the Allotria funhouse, or the Spider thats faster than hell) Definitely some of the best flats I've ever had the pleasure of riding. Anyway great TR & pics.. The Cyclone should be required riding for any self-respecting enthusiast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 ^ I did all of those. I must say I really liked the funhouse, reminded me of the one I did about 15 years ago in Wildwood, NJ on Morey's Piers. The spider was wickedly fast, and the Twister ran pretty good. Billy's Grove's version of Dante's Inferno is probably one of the best darkrides outside of Knoebels. Lots of props, turns, tricks, parts where you think your car has broken off the track, and an operator who gave me the best scare in any haunted attraction EVER! She snuck inside and right before I exited, she put her hands on my shoulders and went "boo!" It was funny because I saw the ending coming up and thought "wonder if they got a good grand finale?" Sure enough, they did! I laughed about it for a good couple of minutes and then watched her do it to a few others who went into the ride. Awesome stuff you don't find at too many parks. I would have stayed at the park longer than an hour and 15 minutes, but it looked like it was about to rain and I wanted to finish my journey home without too many problems on the Turnpike. Derek-went to Williams Grove Raceway numerous times as a kid, but never knew there was an amusement park across the street until I was about 19. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted June 21, 2005 Author Share Posted June 21, 2005 I didn't do too many flats, but we also ventured into Dante's Inferno. I was expecting to ride through a dark room with absolutely no working stunts, and was pleasantly suprised. We didn't get the special ending that Derek was talking about (she must have had a thing for you), but we found it to be a very respectable dark ride. The Twister was running at a real good pace and the operator was really picking on one particular group. They must have been spinning 3 rotations per lap. For Phishy So how packed was Dorney? Does it seem like a park you can do in 5 hours? Dorney can easily be done in a short period of time. Especially if you are there at opening. Don't forget the log flume. It is one of the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterEricHP Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Great pics! The Cyclone is def one of the scarier coasters out there! I could envision news crews and ambulances when I rode it a few years ago.. Fun coaster though. You gotta love the unintentional trick track and the random spots where you just kinda go.. straight.. My fondest memory of Williams Grove is going to the booth labeled "TICKETS" and then kindly getting told to "F'IN GO TO THE MUSHROOM TO GET YOUR F'IN TICKETS.. YOU G'ER GO TO THE MUSHROOM" then the said dude told us how much the management sucks there.. friendly old guy. We ended up going to the Mushroom and got tickets?! haha. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 So you were off having fun, while I was stuck here keeping an eye on the place all weekend ... sheesh ... I tell ya, some people ... Glad you had an awesome time!!! Awesome TR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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