JCC Amusement Parks

What amusements parks exist in your area, or what parks have you gone to?

We've been to Carowinds (on the North-South Carolina border for those who may not know) several times. I enjoy riding their Carolina Goldrush, Carolina Cyclone, and Scooby Doo Ghoster rollercoasters.

(I refuse to call the Scooby-Doo ride by its new name, so please don't correct me.)

Last time I went I finally rode the Top Gun (or Afterburn, I suppose it is now) after getting cold feet the previous time - and actually loved it.

One ride down there I will never, EVER, ride again is Thunder Road. The only time I rode it I was 9 years old and Dad had to keep his arm around me to stop me from sliding under the seat bar because it was difficult for me to stay in the seat. Plus it jerked me around too much.


Up in the mountains there's Tweetsie Railroad less than a hour from our place. I haven't been there in over ten years, but I loved riding both the big train and the Mortimer Mouse Mine Train.

Of course we've been to Walt Disney World in Florida three times. 'Nuff said.

 

I have two six flags near me. The one in Jersey is good but be careful. I found out that there is one day where the park is closed for the entire day for the employees of Pfizer. It sucked to have to turn around.

 

Whoops, forgot another one - Ghost Town in the Sky in Maggie Valley, NC. Been there once, but it has shut down and reopened so many times I've lost count. It just reopened again recently, but I don't expect it to stay running long.

 

I've been to Kings' Dominion, Busch Gardens, and Water Country USA, all in Williamsburg, VA.

 

I've been to Disney Land, Disney World, Six Flags over Texas, Universal Orlando, Alton Towers and Thorpe Park. Disney World wins for me.

 

Same here. Do you have any favorite rides down there?

 

That's a tough one. Expedition Everest, Tower of Terror and Rocking Rollercoaster are all worth multiple rides. The newish Pan and Ariel rides are gentle but nice. Looking forward to the new mine train ride next time I go. You?

 

I really, really, really miss being a short drive from Cedar Point.

 

Isnt that the capital of rollercoaster heaven?

 

Diggy,

Pirates, Haunted Mansion, Space Mountain, and the safari are some of my favorites. Haven't had the luck yet to ride any of the new rides or even Everest or Star Tours II. I haven't been down there since early 2006 just before Everest opened. Dad and Mom went down there in January last year, but I wasn't invited. Boo!

The new mine train ride does look good, and Dad and Mom said they enjoyed the new Mermaid ride last year.

 

If I'm translating you correctly, I think the answer is yes. Cedar Point, at least over a decade ago when I lived near it, was the pinnacle in America for roller coaster enthusiasts.

 

Ah, I forgot the safari, , space mountain and Haunted Mansion. There are too many good rides

 

Yeah.

Actually, Space Mountain is more OK to me. I rode it in 2006 and it was all right, but a little too jerky for my taste.

Edit: Ghost Town in the Sky not actually open yet, my bad. Was supposed to open today, but it got pushed back to the 4th. Quite frankly, as much as I would love to see GTITS get back on its feet, the string of bad luck that has dogged them for the last 12 years or more - bankruptcy, maintenance problems, you name it - makes me wonder if the park shouldn't just be shuttered permanently.

 

anakinfansince1983

You've also been to Hollywood studios, or under its former name Disney-MGM Studios.

 

What did you put instead, Universal, or is MGM in addition?

 

xblackout

 

I've been there, but only vague memories remain. I do want to go to the HP part, though.

 

The last time we went to Carowinds it was just Dad and me. Mom can't really stand their' roller coasters any more because of back issues.

What about the new Carolina Cobra? Is it any good?

I don't think I have the stomach for the Intimidator.

 

Only Disneyland, Disney World (Epcot and Studios), Universal Studios, Seaworld Orlando, Islands of Adventure, and Tokyo Disney. Will be adding Disneyland Paris later this year.

Oh and Australia's awesome theme parks Movie World, Dream World, Sea World and Wet'n'Wild.

I think Islands of Adventure was my favourite, and Disneyland/Magic Kingdom for the nostalgia.

 

How was Tokyo Disney?

 

I've done the Disney World parks (Epcot, Magic, MGM/Hollywood) plus Universal. Sea World if that counts. Six Flags, Busch Gardens, Michigan Adventure, King's Island, Boblo...and probably more that I'm forgetting.

I've been to Cedar Point at least 25 times...and it may be more.

It was just something the family would do during summers. We'd have one real vacation, then spend the rest of the summer hitting amusement parks, zoos, museums/exhibits, going to the beach/pool, etc. They're just quick and cheap family fun with little planning or investment of time or money.