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 Review of Phoenix @ Knoebels
0 Rating Posted by: coaster05 on 3/13/2004 10:25:00 AM
The fact that this coaster was saved did enhance my ratings but I also believe it should. In this day in age of newer is always better this ride proves that our history, no matter if its rides or other things, is almost always worth saving. APPEARANCE-10 The ride still looks great after all these years. Of course it doesnt have the brand new look but having the wood the way it is, the station and the models and history before you enter all make it a nostalgic dream. Even the little ticket window makes it better. RIDE QUALITY-10 The airtime master. On my fifth ride I was able to count the times I got air. My dad and I both counted 12, this doesnt include the times when you hardly even sit down which should count as two instead of just one. I find it smooth for a woodie and the camelback or double hill about halfway through is the all time king. My wife was so far out of her seat she actually landed on the divider. CAPACITY-10 I have never had to wait more then five minutes but to be honest this rating will go down if I ever end up at Knoebels on a truly busy day. But since I havent a perfect ten it is. They do load and unload unbelievably fast. With two trains this thing would fly. Even at PPP this was still only a ten minute wait at most. FUN-10 Duh it is awesome. Plus it costs 1.80. They were charging like seven dollars to ride a spinning coaster at Steel Pier. How could you like rides and not love this thing. Like Shivering Timbers it has been just as fun everytime I ride it. RERIDE-10 Next time I go I will go on an all day ride pass. Its time I sample all the rides in the park and give myself a chance to ride the Phoenix till I drop. OVERALL-50 AVG 10 Just amazing. sometimes when Im having a bad day I just think about this ride and this park and I instantly feel better. Sure most rides are fun that is why they built them, but really how many rides or things in life can make you happy when you are not even there. If possible this thing is even better at night during PPP. Seeing the haunted cars and the fog machines along with the crisp Autumn air make for an even better ride.
 

Review Comments

adriahna on 4/25/2004 11:12:34 PM said:
That has to be one of the best prices of a coaster anywhere - a real bargain. Amazing, indeed!
coaster05 on 11/8/2004 8:50:57 AM said:
i somehow missed your comment and didnt notice till i rewrote the review. so i went back and talked about the price again
coaster05 on 10/15/2006 11:03:02 AM said:
Rewrote the review again and placed Phoenix back at number 1 after PPP.
hrrytraver on 10/15/2006 11:21:30 AM said:
youve got great taste, c05.
BobFunland on 10/15/2006 11:44:01 AM said:
WAIT - does it beat Balder, and you went to crappy ol Steel Pier??
coaster05 on 10/15/2006 12:41:30 PM said:
Yes it beats Balder. I love Balder and have it at number 2, but the airtime is to controlled and predictable on Balder so the lapbars, no seatbelts and just a touch of rough brought it back up. Plus night rides are fantastic. I went to Steel Pier, but I just couldnt cough up that much money for a credit.
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