rbpia Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 I decided to take the kids to Adventureland on Memorial Day. For some reason they felt like I owed them a day there because I went without them when the Alvey's were here a couple weeks ago. We arrived at the park at 1 p.m. and spent the next 6 hours riding everything they wanted. The only lines in the park were for the Raging River and River Rapids Log Ride, and they were only about 10 - 15 minutes. Erich (age 9) rode The Tornado and Spaceshot for the first time. He is finally at that age where he will ride just about anything. Adventureland is a family owned park in Altoona, Iowa. It features "Over 100 rides, shows, and attractions!" There is something for all ages in the park. One of the greatest things about Adventureland is the employees. A few years ago they focused more on hiring seniors citizens instead of teenagers. The operations are second to none, dispatches are speedy, and the ride ops do more than just push a button and get back to text messaging. If the Golden Ticket Awards were not such a fanboy voting party Adventureland would be at or near the top for best employees every year. Because this is such a great park that not many of you have been to, here is a Photo TR of Adventureland from A to Z. If you would like to see more of the coasters look for Robbs trip report with on ride video coming soon! Underground - Indoor "coaster" Trash cans - Almost like Cedar Fair! Until you go back and look at all the trees in the pictures. (Wild West World may look this good in 40 years) Tornado - So much better after retracking! Tea Cups Splash Over Space Shot Sky Ride Silly Silo Sidewinder Sawmill Splash Round Up River Rapids Log Ride Red Baron Raging River Puff the Dragon Pig - Best concession stand ever! Outlaw Main Street Lighthouse Lady luck Lady Bugs Kiddy Cars Juggler - I taught myself to juggle when I worked there in the late 80's. It's good to see the tradition continues. Jack the Giraffe - Jack Krantz was the founder of Adventureland. This is a nice little tribute to him. Inverter Infant Ocean Himalaya Himalaya Giant Skywheel Galleon - Complete with Pirates of the Carribean sound effects! Yo ho, yo ho, a pirates life for me. G Force (Hi Lou!) G Force Frog Hopper Falling Star Dragon - O.D. Hopkins masterpiece! Robb, which brace position number is this? Donuts - Best food in the park. Dodge Em Dippin Dots - He had no idea what Cedar Points "Project2009" was. I'm supposed to check back next week. Der Flinger Convoy Chuck Wagon Carousel Bingo! No trip to Adventureland is complete without a game of Bingo. Balloon Race A - Train Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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