CoastrGlxy
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Registered: 5/23/2005
Rank: Silver Critic
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 8/1/2005 5:00:58 PM
I've been to about 16 parks. Here's my list:
1. - Busch Gardens Williamsburg (Best looking park around, great theming)
2. - Island of Adventure (Best theming anywhere hands down)
3. - Busch Gardens Tampa (Great open animal park [I can't call it a zoo] mixed w/ great theming)
4. - Kennywood (Favorite smaller traditional park feel)
5. - Hershey
6. - Morey's Piers (Favorite beach amusement park, a lot to offer + the ocean)
7. - SFGADV (Mega thrills in a decent looking park)
8. - Knoebels (Cool mountainous backdrop and old school amusement feel)
9. - SFoGA (Nice atmosphere for a chain park)
10.- PKD (Pretty clean, okay themed park. I've just been too many times)
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CoastrGlxy
Posts: 358
Registered: 5/23/2005
Rank: Silver Critic
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 8/1/2005 5:07:36 PM
Quote:
BobFunland said:
Top 10 Parks:
1. Universal Orlando
2. Dollywood
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I've never beeen and I'm curious about Dollywood. I feel like the tickets are kind of expensive ($43.50) for a park w/ only 3 coasters (not including the kiddie one). Other than Thunderhead and the arrow looper there what impresses you about the park?
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tacoking
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8/2/2005 1:56:35 AM
I haven't been to DollyWood, but along with Thunderhead, it's the setting of the park that makes me want to go there.
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BobFunland
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8/2/2005 2:59:08 AM
Quote:
CoastrGlxy said:
... I feel like the tickets are kind of expensive ($43.50) for a park w/ only 3 coasters... |
That's the key, if you go, don't think that you are getting ripped off with just two big coasters, go and experience the live entertainment, the beautiful area, the great people, the fabulous food, the awesome crafts, the preservation efforts, the good festivals, the wet water rides etc. Savor what is the Smokie Mountains and what is Dollywood. That park just offers so much that I think many visitors are amazed at how good it really is.
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CoastrGlxy
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Registered: 5/23/2005
Rank: Silver Critic
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8/2/2005 2:27:03 PM
We'll do Bob. Maybe I'll have to drag my wife on that trip and take in the whole experience.
Usually I'm in a mad dash to ride what I can (coasters only) and get through the park and head back home. Like Amazing Race or something. Especially when I do two parks in one day like I'm doing in a few weeks. Thanks for the advice.
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larrygator
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8/2/2005 6:32:34 PM
A local in the line in front of me gave gave discount coupons to save about $10 per admission. It seemed like everyone on line had these coupons when I went.
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Canobie Coaster
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Registered: 7/26/2005
Rank: Platinum Critic
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8/25/2005 7:56:54 AM
1.Knoebels- Great Wooden Coasters, Fantastic Log Flume, Best Haunted Mansion, Superb Flat Rides, Free Admission, and Food
2.Canobie Lake Park- First Amusement Park, Favorite Wooden Coaster, Great Log Flume, Dazzling Flat Rides, Stunning Star Blaster, and the World's Best Pizza
3.Walt Disney World-Great resort, heavily themed rides, fantastic atmosphere, favorite log flume, and decent food
4.Hershey Park-Many rides, Great Roller Coasters, Fantastic Flat Rides, Splendid Log Flume, and Family-Friendly
5.Dorney Park-Great Steel Roller Coasters, Fantastic Log Flume, Decent Flat Rides, and Dazzling Kiddie Section
6.Funtown U.S.A.-Spectacular Wooden Roller Coaster, Great Log Flume, Many Great Flat Rides, and Delicious Food
7.Dutch Wonderland-Fantastic Wooden Roller Coaster, Great Water Rides, Many Fun Flat Rides Like Ripcord, Excellent Kids Park
8.Story Land-Many rides, Smooth roller coaster, Favorite river rapids ride, Excellent log flume, Dazzling spinning rides, Delicious and cheap food
9.Santa's Village-Great Christmas Atmosphere, Zippy Roller Coaster, One of the Best Log Flumes, Many Great Flat Rides, and a Great Dark Ride
10.Quassy- Free Admission, Excellent Array of Rides, Fun Water Slide, Super Flat Rides, and Great Food
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coasterwom
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Registered: 3/23/2001
Rank: Platinum Critic
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3/24/2006 7:37:57 AM
1. Cedar Fair Parks 2. Magic Kingdom Parks 3. Universal Studios Florida/IOA 4.Paramount Parks 5. Busch Gardens Parks 6. Six Flags Parks. There are too many good parks to pick top 10.
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Scott
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Registered: 11/7/2004
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3/24/2006 7:22:37 PM
New List!
#1 Epcot
#2 Disneyland Resort
#3 Knoebels
#4 Busch Gardens Williamsburg
#5 Sea World Orlando
#6 Cedar Point
#7 Six Flags Great America
#8 Busch Gardens Tampa
#9 Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World
#10 Islands of Adventure
Message updated 4/8/2006 7:34:13 PM by Scott
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BobFunland
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 4/8/2006 12:21:03 PM
EPCOT is pretty kick ass
I'll update my list since quite a few have changed
1. Universal Orlando
2. Dollywood
3. Busch Gardens Williamsburg
4. Hersheypark
5. Lake Winnie
6. Six Flags Over Georgia/Six Flags Great Adventure
7. Busch Gardens Tampa
8. EPCOT
9. Lake Compounce
10. Knoebels
Special mention to Dorney Park, Sea World Orlando, Cedar Point and the Magic Kingdom
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Google Search TPC BEFORE you create that new thread
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Animan1
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Registered: 5/14/2003
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4/8/2006 7:33:37 PM
1) Universal Orlando
2) Six Flags Great America
3) Busch Gardens Williamsburg
4) Busch Gardens Tampa
5) Blackpool Pleasure Beach
6) Cedar Point
7) Six Flags Magic Mountain
After this, it really gets kinda hairy, so I'm just gonna call it quits after 7. Sorry. 
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coasterwom
Posts: 1446
Registered: 3/23/2001
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4/19/2006 5:28:39 AM
1. Walt Disney Resort-Florida
2. Universal Studios-Florida
3. Cedar Point
4. SF Great Adventure
5. Paramount Parks
6. Busch Parks
7. Hershey Park
8. SF Over Georgia
9. SF Great America
10. Other Cedar Fair Parks
There are too many good parks to pick just 10 I like them all and all the parks are fun and should all be tried at least once in your lifetime if possible.
Message updated 4/19/2006 5:35:12 AM by coasterwom
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