Reclaimer

Hopefully I'll be there...I'll hang out with you if I go, but you've gotta promise not to freak me out

Somehow I'm scared of you

I may meet up with ya...PM me if you want to make plans to hang out. I was supposed to be bringing a friend, but I'm not sure if those plans are going to go through or not.

Borrowing Klockster's rating system, since it's so pimp Tomb Raider: The Ride Delirium Vortex Beast Son of Beast Flight of Fear Face/Off TOP GUN Drop Zone Racer South Racer North "The yellow ones are my favorite ... The yellow and silver are my favorite five. The orange are honorable mentions. The rest are ok rides."

I hate, and refuse to ride pay-to-play rides...but if I HAD to choose one: slingshot

Action Zone sucks ...just kidding. I *heart* Delirium

The pass is a "Gold Pass" The perks are known as "VIP Benefits"

You're a liar! j/k

*cries* My TR turned into a stapling argument. (and an awkward comment by kong fu guy )

Sure...if it keeps them out of the queues

Hit the nail on the head. I had to see IJST since I wasn't able to make the tours. I didn't mind taking the long way around, though...I got to see the Diner, too.

You know too much

Yeah, I'm fine with being safe and making sure the restraints are keeping me in...I just want to be able to breathe. I can remember last year, I accidentally stapled myself a couple times as we were heading up the lift.

Ahh!! I missed it!?!? I must've left before they started running it. Figures.

SOB...5 times? Ouch...I'll have to work my way up to that this season. Once about killed me today.

Like I said, it's no problem really. I know you guys are doing us a favor, in reality. Don't take offense to me calling whoever a "darned ride-op that ****ed me off"...it's all in good fun. ...and thanks for the comment on the report. It was fun writing it.

I know, you guys are doing your jobs. I have to have something to complain about, though. I rode (rough estimate here), sometime around noon. PKIVortex, I wish I would've brought my camera...but I didn't want to risk losing it on a ride, and since I was by myself today, nobody could've held the camera for me. I'll probably be taking pictures thoughout the season, though...keep an eye out!

Was walking by the entrance to the ride today and overheard a ride-op telling a guest that the ride may be open as early as next week for the public to ride...if not next week, later this month. This is just a rumor...something that I overheard. I can't guarantee accuracy. And yes, I know media day is the 19th. I'm sure this rumor, if true, is just talk of a soft opening.

Let me start off by saying, sometimes you've just got to sit back, relax, and enjoy a ride's themeing for 15 minutes to really appreciate it. Read on to find out why. Started out the day waking up at 5am. Left my house at 6:30 (Indiana-time) and arrived at the park by 10:15 (Ohio-time). A little under 3 hrs...not bad for making a couple unnecessary stops on the way. Got out of the car and headed to get my pass processed...Walked right in! As I walked out of the season pass office, though, the line was out into the old tram circle. Talk about luck! After I went through the metal detectors, I realized I had a cell phone, a huge thing of keys and tons of keychains, and various other metal objects. Guess what? No beep. Makes ya feel safe, doesn't it? I headed straight into the park, picked up my annual keepsake: The park map. It was at this moment, I felt I was back home. Seeing the Tower, the fountain, and being offered to have my picture taken by hundreds of different people (I love you guys!)...I was home. After that, I headed out for my first ride of the season...towards The Beast. Had to take the long way (I. Street -> Coney -> Rivertown) to get to the coaster, though, since the path to Rivertown via I. Street was closed off. Beast was pretty much a walk-on...only waiting for one train to go through so I could get front seat. After The Beast, I headed on over to TR:TR. I power-walked through the queue, into the building, and straight into the pre-show setup. I told the ride-op that was the first time I've never even stood one second waiting in line. I guess I should've kept my mouth closed. Can you say jinx? The ride went well...better then ever, in fact. It was as the ride was braking where the problem came up. The ride wouldn't lock into place. We ended up sitting there for, I'm guessing around 15 minutes. It was quite fun. Like I said earlier: I've never really gotten to appreciate the ride's themeing up until today. After we got off TR:TR, I headed to Vortex. Again, only a 1 or 2 train wait for front seat. Vortex is always a highlight of my day. I must say, however, I was a bit ****ed when I was stapled by the ride-op. Just a hint: Don't do that to me on Vortex! After Vortex, it was time for Flight of Fear. I entered the queue and saw a few people were standing just outside the building. I was worried the line was going to be huge (as it always is, it seems). I was wrong. None of the turnstyles were opened up, so once you went into the building, it was pretty much straight into the UFO. So again, hardly any wait. For front seat, I think my total wait was around 15 minutes. Best part of FoF: The lights were ON! It's a totally new experience when you can see everything...and I LOVED it! After FoF, I headed back to Vortex. Yet again, no wait. This time, I felt like riding in the back. I made sure to blow myself up this time to avoid being crushed again by that darned ride-op. Success! And darn....Can you talk about air-time in that back seat? I love it! Back seat all the time now on Vortex! After Vortex, I hit TR:TR one more time for kicks, since the line was empty. After that, it was off to Action Zone! First up, Delirium. Great as ever! Then, I hit Drop Zone. After that, I headed to Top Gun and SOB...Both were closed at the time. Guess that calls for another ride on Duhlee After that, SOB was open, so I headed over there. Waited about 30 minutes for front seat. Longest wait all day! Not too shabby. SOB was rough as ever...bad way to end the day, but I had to get to my car and prepare for my 3 hr. drive back home...the drive ended up being an hour and a half. Guess I sped a little. *oops* It was fun...and it was great to be back *home*

Just got my pass today, and the rumor was true. Winterfest is mentioned on the back side of the pass.

I saw ya! Didn't get a chance to stop by, though.

I'm hitting the park tomorrow morning as well. Look for the geek wearing a red Polo brand hoodie! I'll be looking for a riding buddy...I expect a riding buddy!

Really? You don't seem the type to have not ridden those.

Yeah, the site has been giving errors all day...I don't know if that's what caused your errors, but it may have been. Back on topic, I'm glad I didn't go to the park today! I'll be there tomorrow, though. Cross your fingers for better weather!

While it wasn't in such an organized fashion as this post, this has already been discussed: http://www.pkicentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=4956