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That looping coaster may have been what kick-started my interest in riding coasters back in the late '90s. I was probably 10, and was apprehensive about getting on at first, but then lapped the thing around 20 times before leaving. Felt like such a badass. I seem to remember the ride ops having...

I think Raptor trains aren't great-looking regardless of how you dress them up. I like this random tree themed car better than Jersey Devil, at least.

It'd be great news if after everything, this is just a TT2-style refurb, or whatever Intamin had proposed for TTD. The multiple world records could be tallest spike, and fastest backwards launch. Whatever they end up doing, I hope it incorporates the existing top hat, as-is. With the removal of...

I had a trip out to CGA planned this past September, but ended up scrapping that to go east (SFGAdv, DP, HP) when the rumors of Green Lantern's removal at the end of the season started floating around. In hindsight, it was a very good choice. Even so, last weekend I found myself doing the back...

Pleasantly surprised by the layout. There's a lot more going on than on most other Dive Machines. Coming from old Six Flags, I thought maybe a Dr. Diabolical clone (or some close variant if the original wouldn't fit), but this looks a lot more ambitious- of all the Dives, only Yukon Striker and...

Not my favorite trains in the game, but this looks fantastic. Really great to see something of this magnitude from Premier.

I was wondering if it could be some sort of Demon refurb as well. I think it's great the way it is, but it's an old Arrow, and those catch a lot of complaints from riders. It would be preferable to an outright removal, for me. If this is a new coaster, I imagine that it will be something that...

Some of the Intamin Hydraulic Launcher incidents have been pretty gnarly, and it's lucky they weren't worse. So, while I love riding them, unhappy possibilities will always be in the back of my mind. Haven't decided if I'll bother with Murica Looper at Indiana Beach. Schwarzkopf coasters are...

Cedar Point Kings Island Carowinds Kings Dominion Geauga Lake Canada's Wonderland Valleyfair! Michigan's Adventure I get out to Cedar Point and Kings Island most often, and CP edges out KI by a hair for me, because of their superior coaster lineup. Often, I feel like I'd rather spend a day at...

Here is a writeup that mentions hydraulic restraints going as far back as at least Corkscrew (CP), but whether that was common back then, I cannot say.

Not looking forward to these types starting to pop up around the chain. If my local Six Flags eventually has to get one of these, I hope they at least name it Iron Splash.

North Star noun. 1. Astronomy. the polestar or North Star, a star of the second magnitude situated close to the north pole of the heavens, in the constellation Ursa Minor: the outermost star in the handle of the Little Dipper. I think it sounds like a strip club, though.

Kumba Montu Mako (Dueling Dragons Ice) (Dueling Dragons Fire) Hulk Sheikra Kraken Manta Can't wait to ride Pipeline.

Zamperla plant Google Earth was posted on the Pointbuzz discussion forum. Don't know if that's a recent capture.

I originally selected Fiesta Texas, but recently got to spend a few hours at Magic Mountain- a park I had been wanting to get to for 20+ years. Had a fantastic time that exceeded all expectations, and so I revised my selection. What a great collection of rides, and awesome setting. Looking...

Deja Vu. I thoroughly enjoy Ninja at SFOG as well. The only new-gen Vekoma I've ridden is Formula at Energylandia, and I didn't think much of it. It's pretty and smooth, but that's about it.

Shivering Timbers at Michigan's Adventure was my first thought. Monster at Adventureland was another. I've got to disagree with Fury 325 "carrying" Carowinds. Every park has a most popular coaster. There is some fluff in their collection of coasters, but there is also an excellent B&M Inverted...

What is this? A park for ants?

Upon riding it, I was surprised at how much better Sheikra is, and I don't think Sheikra is that great. It feels a little redundant at Cedar Point, with Gatekeeper already there to fill the giant, graceful and fluffy steel coaster role. The fourth best B&M at the park. It draws the crowds...

Visited Busch this past weekend with my wife and 11 month old son. Have very fond memories of riding Phoenix with my dad as a kid the year Kumba opened. I was terrified. The moment is seared into my memory. He brings it up to this day. This past Saturday, we were heading for the pretzel stand...