Tribe.net. Local Connections Planet-Doctor http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/63919d53-cfff-4cee-83c4-8ddd0ccee17c 2006-12-15T05:28:05Z 2006-12-15T05:28:05Z

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Planet-Doctor 2006-12-15T05:28:05Z Jake http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/0bdcfd0d-f098-4651-8d33-8d224628e3c2 2006-06-14T17:55:53Z 2006-06-14T17:55:53Z

<div>El Toro opens this week at Six Flags Jackson NJ <br/>A giant hybrid wooden monster with a steel superstructure. <br/>Touted as "The world's steepest wooden rollecoaster"(70 degree vertical drop) it's an Out and Back with a twisty extreme banked finale! 65 MPH thrills and hopes to be a winner among wooden coaster enthusiasts! <br/> <br/>see it at www.sixflags.com </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Jake 2006-06-14T17:55:53Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/ebe27d35-52b8-40b0-9cfe-8094cefe2c5c 2006-05-21T16:19:22Z 2005-07-13T17:44:23Z

<div>Made my jaw hit the floor! I can't wait! <br/> <br/>http://www.holidayworld.com/new2006.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 4 replies </div>

Eric 2005-07-13T17:44:23Z Jake http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/afa6befa-21a1-483b-85c9-0046def29115 2006-05-06T17:12:18Z 2006-05-06T17:12:18Z

<div>What are your least favorite Rollercoasters that you think could have been built better! <br/>Coasters billed as "Adult Rides" but are more family oriented. Or just Coasters that could have been made more exciting! <br/>One such Coaster exist's right here in the Pacific Northwest. "Timberhawk-Ride of Prey" at Wild Waves/Enchanted Village the regions newest and largest wooden Coaster. The press release billed it as "the biggest and fastest wooden Coaster in the region"..well it turned out to be more of a "Junior Woody" with its lackluster 70 ft first drop,max speed of 48 MPH and barely banked turns.This Coaster rides more like a Parrakeet than a "Bird Of Prey". <br/>Other Adult "Losers": <br/>Space Mt-Disney World . A top "Speed" of 24MPH makes this indoor loser definatly an enclosed kiddy Coaster. <br/>Big Thunder Mt Railroad-Disneyworld. low speeds and an aging design makes this lackluster ride famous by killing it's riders!.."fun" old-western theming though! that guy in the bathtub is a Riot! <br/>Another wimpy is "Corkscrew" at Canobie Lake park NH,this Arrow dble Corkscrew was a front-runner back in it's day(1977) but is old,rattly and unexciting today. <br/> <br/>Lets here it from Members of the Tribe..what's YOUR "Wimpiest" Roller Coaster? <br/> <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Jake 2006-05-06T17:12:18Z Chrissy http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/135cf830-997e-48d0-b775-f2030302e62a 2005-10-19T20:58:16Z 2005-10-19T18:49:20Z

<div>Just wondering if anyone else got a chance this season to check out Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure and what they thought... I was getting peeved after waiting a couple hours and having it break and then waiting *again* but what a rush! <br/> <br/>Chrissy</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 1 reply </div>

Chrissy 2005-10-19T18:49:20Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/5e4d750b-de72-4d60-9bb0-a818cef7394d 2005-09-16T15:54:49Z 2005-09-15T01:28:31Z

<div>About 2 years ago, Disneyland shut down Space Mountain and gutted the building, then rebuilt the ride from the ground up. I had a chance to ride the new version this past weekend. The result is quite impressive. <br/> <br/>The actual ride layout is nearly identical to the old one. Everything else has changed, from the queue, to the rolling stock, to the visuals. The ride feels faster and it certainly smoother than before. <br/> <br/>On top of that, they vastly improved the visuals in the places that needed it (the lifthills and the "re-entry") but simplified the rest with just masses of pinpoint stars. <br/> <br/>Furthermore, the soundtrack has changed from Dick Dale surf guitar (which I liked) to something more appropriately "spacey". <br/> <br/>The result is a incredibly well-themed, well integrated ride -- one that I think both new riders and fans of the old version will very much like. <br/> <br/>Also, rumored, is the transformation every night from "Space Mountain" to "Rockit Mountain", where the visuals and the soundtrack will change. I'm not sure when (or even if) this will happen, but the rumors come from pretty reliable sources. <br/> <br/>For now, Space Mountain is definitely worth a trip to Disneyland.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 5 replies </div>

Eric 2005-09-15T01:28:31Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/7923b41b-10d2-46d1-a736-0b9a4c31435e 2005-08-22T02:02:58Z 2005-08-22T02:02:58Z

<div>Hi, <br/> <br/>I've posted some (somewhat long) comments about a recent trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg on my website. <br/> <br/>Rather that repost the whole long thing here, here's the URL: <br/> <br/>http://eegah.org/rollercoasters/bgw.html <br/> <br/>Eric</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Eric 2005-08-22T02:02:58Z JoolsterC http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/8972f24b-c85f-4f8e-9a34-8f7176f8e626 2005-06-24T17:50:19Z 2005-05-03T11:55:46Z

<div>I'm planning on visiting the States this summer. I'll be in Ohio part of the time and heard that Cedar Point was THE rollercoaster park to go to. What's the lowdown on getting the most out of a visit there?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 5 replies </div>

JoolsterC 2005-05-03T11:55:46Z Planet-Doctor http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/9d8f89ca-2682-40ee-9dc2-8c8728375953 2005-06-15T18:33:41Z 2005-06-15T10:44:29Z

<div>Any sites that compare the features of various sites? <br/> <br/>I am considering a trip to some this summer and want to make the most of my time/money. <br/> <br/>Currently debating whether to do Cedar Point or Geauga Lake first. Both in Ohio of course.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 1 reply </div>

Planet-Doctor 2005-06-15T10:44:29Z jenno http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/c0d59d57-5169-4689-b2a7-7ab5cb2893ed 2005-06-15T01:01:27Z 2004-07-02T15:29:46Z

<div>Has anyone tried the new "Laura Croft:Tomb Raider" ride at Canada's Wonderland yet? You're lying down, head first, inverted coaster....I'm trying to plan a trip to Wonderland sometime this summer (prolly towards the end of July) and it's definitly on my 'hitlist'...just wondered if anyone else has experiences they want to recount about it before I go myself... <br/> <br/>Jenn</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 6 replies </div>

jenno 2004-07-02T15:29:46Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/5e1d1290-1b9f-4791-b23a-4556eaabd2d2 2005-06-08T00:37:41Z 2005-05-17T19:03:03Z

<div>I just booked a trip in early June out to Cliff's Amusement Park in Albequerque, home of the New Mexico Rattler; the last CCI coaster. <br/> <br/>Even though Gravity Group and GCI seem to be taking up the slack, I've been a big CCI fanboy during the big coaster boom in the '90s. I'm expecting a mighty fine ride. <br/> <br/>I'll post remarks when I get back.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 1 reply </div>

Eric 2005-05-17T19:03:03Z JasonP http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/7d53aed5-b252-4dd5-bea6-2a571d8d1a24 2005-05-14T02:20:37Z 2005-05-09T17:48:38Z

<div>http://home.f01.itscom.net/spiral/t_rando/t_rando1.html <br/>http://home.f01.itscom.net/spiral/t_rando/t_rando2.html <br/>http://home.f01.itscom.net/spiral/t_rando/t_rando3.html <br/>http://home.f01.itscom.net/spiral/t_rando/t_rando4.html</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 4 replies </div>

JasonP 2005-05-09T17:48:38Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/413a9721-c280-41a0-80dc-65e212fc1dc6 2005-04-06T16:53:14Z 2005-04-06T16:53:14Z

<div>B&amp;M's feet-dangler at Knott's Berry Farm is a bittersweet affair for me. I worked at the park before Cedar Fair took it over and began to Six Flags the hell out of it. I remember the mornings walking through the backstage area, past the preserving kitchens when they were still on-site. There was the day that I opened a door near the Goodtime Theater and found myself face-to-face with Marion Knott. The park was so beautiful, uncluttered, peaceful. Now, they're straddling coasters all over it - which is where the bittersweet comes in. <br/> <br/>Silver Bullet is a cool little screamer, they did an amazing job of tucking into the nooks and crannies around Reflection Lake - but in doing so, they utterly robbed the area of its soft, hispanic charm. Ai! <br/> <br/>Ah well - check out the CG, it's nothing if not exciting: <br/> <br/>http://www.knotts.com/index2b.shtm <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

bingfutch 2005-04-06T16:53:14Z kewlaidkid http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/de5f6252-48a2-4bce-aa3b-bd97ee94c4a9 2005-04-01T19:41:18Z 2005-03-14T20:58:20Z

<div>Yo.....anybody. Any new rides opening this year in the Southeast? My trusty Ace Newsletter has lost its way........</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 6 replies </div>

kewlaidkid 2005-03-14T20:58:20Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/9f26f067-2f4a-4f77-b5e0-70561adb07ff 2005-02-18T12:26:58Z 2005-02-05T00:16:01Z

<div>I just got my air tickets to Raleigh/Durham to do a mid-Atlantic to southern Pennsylvania coaster trip in June. <br/> <br/>It has been eons since I've been to Kings Dominion and Busch WIlliamsburg. <br/> <br/>There's bunches of stuff I'm looking forward to that I've not been on, but I think mostly Apollo's Chariot and Hypersonic. <br/> <br/>Anyone have any comments on either of these rides?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 4 replies </div>

Eric 2005-02-05T00:16:01Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/62777115-122c-4a83-ad66-b5b9c8a8e674 2005-02-12T10:06:26Z 2003-10-17T07:12:05Z

<div>Anybody here actually worked for a theme park before? I spent ten years in the biz, hoping to make it a lifetime ordeal. Luckily, I'm guessing, things happened differently. Tell your gory guest services stories here!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 10 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-10-17T07:12:05Z frankenspock http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/217c990a-5de0-43b3-a4ca-b93d930bd2ef 2005-01-25T17:48:53Z 2003-12-29T15:48:19Z

<div>Not scary good. Scary as in "Not fun; I thought I was going to die." <br/> <br/>Mine would be the High Roller on top of the Stratosphere in Las Vegas.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 18 replies </div>

frankenspock 2003-12-29T15:48:19Z kewlaidkid http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/4adb3b71-b823-466d-ad4f-8847d21fb714 2005-01-13T01:04:39Z 2005-01-13T01:04:39Z

<div>Any ACE members in the Southeast? Macon Georgia ACE freak here. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

kewlaidkid 2005-01-13T01:04:39Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/9ca3e58d-fe48-450c-9162-5fac2e15200d 2004-11-16T23:47:26Z 2004-11-16T23:47:26Z

<div>[Mild spoilers follow -- stop reading if this matters] <br/> <br/>Although I'm posting this now in November, I managed to wander down to Universal Hollywood on a warm mid-October monday. <br/> <br/>The park was nearly empty but no empty to feel deserted. <br/> <br/>My whole reason for showing up was to check out the new dark ride meets rollercoaster -- The Mummy. <br/> <br/>The show building itself isn't big, so I figured the ride would also be compact, which was true. So compact, it seems, that they didn't have enough space/time/money/whatever for a proper ending. <br/> <br/>The ride begins impressively enough with a series of dark ride scenes with some slightly muddled sound and decent animatronics. Just as things get thick and there appears no way out, the coaster part kicks in, courtesy of some moderately good linear induction motors and some tight corners. <br/> <br/>Some wonderfully frenetic zooming about is met by a wonderful room full of sound, fury, fire, a turntable, and then a gentle pull into the station. For those that have been on Adventure Express at King's Island, you'll know what I mean when I say, "You Will Pay". <br/> <br/>This ending really peeved me. It made me so happy that I had spent a maximum of 5 minutes waiting for it. For such a good buildup, the anticlimax on this ride is just plain sorry. <br/> <br/>Go ahead, ride it. Just don't wait more than 15 minutes for it.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Eric 2004-11-16T23:47:26Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/1db07bd3-f136-471e-ac39-ac4ef1bca05b 2004-09-09T03:36:10Z 2004-09-09T03:36:10Z

<div>I finally made it up to Idaho to ride Tremors at Silverwood. It was certainly worth the wait! <br/> <br/>Like much of CCI's work, this coaster starts of fun early in the day and by nighttime really has some teeth. <br/> <br/>The layout is twisty and unpredictable. Combine that with several tunnels (including one halfway down the first drop) and we've got a truly worldclass wood coaster. <br/> <br/>Another CCI masterpiece, The Timber Terror, is a straightforward out and back with some serious airtime. <br/> <br/>The park itself is small and beautifully run. The only problem is the lack of decent food (which is a common amusement park problem). <br/> <br/>Good stuff.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Eric 2004-09-09T03:36:10Z http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/9005ddfd-e589-4f2b-afe2-7207e727ec8e 2004-07-22T16:56:13Z 2004-07-17T02:59:35Z

<div>Hi! newbie coming on for the ride! <br/>What's better....the speed... really, really, fast or... <br/>the BIG stomach flipping dips? <br/>Personally I like both.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 2 replies </div>

2004-07-17T02:59:35Z balloonhedz http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/e23c4cc9-5290-49af-9d73-4920052c50fa 2004-07-17T15:17:59Z 2004-07-08T03:13:47Z

<div>The 1927 vintage (now landmarked) coaster in Brooklyn's own Coney Island Astroland Park. Ive got some decent photos of it...anyone wanna see em Ill be glad to share em. Is it possible to love a coaster without riding it? </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 5 replies </div>

balloonhedz 2004-07-08T03:13:47Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/e7bf589f-04c9-4f3c-96e5-1f194d057fed 2004-07-17T03:07:12Z 2003-10-27T18:45:27Z

<div>Has anyone here done one of those big Skycoasters? <br/> <br/>I'd like to hear about some other experiences on this frightful thing. They still haven't built one bigger than the 300 foot tall one at Old Town here in Florida, but the 250 foot drop that I did in Vegas was enough for me, thanks!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 11 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-10-27T18:45:27Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/6f4a5ffe-6750-407c-aa6e-0a7e658c24b0 2004-06-30T03:55:30Z 2003-10-27T18:51:07Z

<div>This one's ranking up there as one of the top ten coasters on everyone's list. It's at Islands Of Adventure in Orlando and is the only coaster of its design, which is a surprise since its creators, Bolliger &amp; Mabillard, are notorious for knocking out cookie-cutter designs of their creations. Apparently Universal wanted to be sure that it stayed unique. <br/> <br/>http://www.darkstudios.com/c2c/hulk.html <br/> <br/>If you've been on this coaster, would you rank it as one of your top ten?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 3 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-10-27T18:51:07Z Stary http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/c5d73589-7ec1-40ba-92c5-09a8b8c13c68 2004-06-16T10:12:53Z 2004-06-14T14:42:00Z

<div>The Beast. </div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 2 replies </div>

Stary 2004-06-14T14:42:00Z Danger Is My Middle Name http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/410dfaaf-1526-410c-96b0-40af150d54e5 2004-04-30T19:54:46Z 2004-04-26T23:09:43Z

<div>Well I was at Paramount's Great America last Saturday. Man, they are putting something new in each year! But my favorite is still the Top Gun rise; a top-rail coaster that leaves your feet dangling and they did something to it so it actually SOUNDS like a jet as it flies by you. <br/> <br/>Such an awesome coaster, intense ride that always packs a punch and a surprise. <br/> <br/>Any other Top Gun/Great America fans out there?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 5 replies </div>

Danger Is My Middle Name 2004-04-26T23:09:43Z Just_Tracy http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/f3b8a614-fb98-4109-9c3f-caee7612b118 2004-04-20T00:33:21Z 2004-03-24T17:14:05Z

<div>Greetings, Gang! <br/> <br/>Like the subject line says, I'm new to the Tribe, but a serious vet when it comes to coaster thrills! I believe my first ride was at the tender age of two and I've been addicted since. Personally, I'm a steel fan, but have experienced a hand full of woodys that rate WAY up there on my "woo-hoo!" scale. One of my Top 10 is the Thunderbolt in Kennywood. Awesome Woody. <br/> <br/>Anyway, I just wanted to say "Howdy". I can tell I'll be happy here ;o) <br/> <br/>~Tracy <br/> <br/>P.S. Is anyone in the Tribe a member of Ace?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 11 replies </div>

Just_Tracy 2004-03-24T17:14:05Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/7caffc78-4c15-4b39-9554-64cffa64da4a 2004-03-08T05:45:50Z 2004-01-14T01:14:24Z

<div>Check out badnitrus.coasterbuzz.com. <br/> <br/>This chap has been modeling coasters using 3D Studio Max. <br/> <br/>The animation of X alone is worth the visit.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 3 replies </div>

Eric 2004-01-14T01:14:24Z Dukey http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/4d04ed19-48cd-432d-ad77-0765af298e69 2004-03-08T05:44:32Z 2004-02-26T05:52:32Z

<div>The Lake of reflections has been drained and the Church has been moved behind the Independence Hall replica accross the street to make way for a new suspended coaster this summer. The Small chapel adjoining the church that used to house the unusual blacklight presentation of the ressurection is now a part of theme park history.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 1 reply </div>

Dukey 2004-02-26T05:52:32Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/e552a8e7-ee48-4789-8d02-c40870a8b8ac 2004-03-08T05:35:54Z 2004-02-25T22:59:30Z

<div>I finally got to go on Gwazi at Busch Tampa (as well as most of the other coasters in the Orlando area) this last weekend. <br/> <br/>In spite of many tepid reviews, I was quite impressed. Only Gwazi Tiger was open and even though it had some minor tracking problems, I found it a very well-paced and fun ride. <br/> <br/>While Mike Boodley and GCI tend to play it safe in the airtime department, they often make it up with great twists, head fakes, and intense turns. <br/> <br/>Has anyone else had as good a ride on Gwazi or am I the only one?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 2 replies </div>

Eric 2004-02-25T22:59:30Z Dukey http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/cec1f839-6bc9-4372-bcb7-e34299bf5ec5 2004-02-18T06:18:17Z 2004-02-18T06:18:17Z

<div>ever travel cross country getting your jollies by finding another coaster to ride but couldn't resist the temptation to check out the Gator Man of colorado or some old guys collection of life size biblical characters carved from soap. If so then join the brand new tribe tourist traps at touristtraps@tribe.net just started but will get good.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

Dukey 2004-02-18T06:18:17Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/0a73d6d2-2bef-4f8b-b304-71e4c2230e17 2004-01-04T07:40:31Z 2003-10-17T07:09:58Z

<div>Welcome to the Coaster Central tribe! I can't believe there wasn't a coaster tribe here already, especially seeing as how many of you have coasters as an interest in your profiles! Well, we're ready to start building up our track records. Speaking of which - the ultimate question at this point is: which do you favor? Steel or wooden? Sign in here and let us know how you le-he-eannnnn......! YOWWW!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 40 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-10-17T07:09:58Z Eric http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/d2325438-e361-4051-8c92-22f3675e71d3 2003-12-10T21:01:39Z 2003-12-08T21:41:29Z

<div>Back about this time last year, as RCDB (http://www.rcdb.com) was showing construction photos of Cedar Point's Top Thrill Dragster, I was thinking to myself "Much Ado About Very Little". <br/> <br/>In kindof the way that, IMO, Superman the Ride at Six Flags Magic Mountain, has a "been there, done that" effect on me, I didn't think that this concept would really be capable of thrilling, much less be worth the enormous expense that Cedar Point was investing. I mean, really: launch, up hill, down hill, brake. What could be more pedestrian? <br/> <br/>I could not have been more wrong. In spite of being over before you can say, "to the moon, Alice, to the moon", the overwhelming thrill of such a launch and return renewed my faith in the "bigger, taller, faster" approach to building rollercoasters. Every second, from launch, to climb, to plummet, to brake, is full of incredible, intense, one-of-a-kind sensation. Even with the long waits (~1.5 hours), 4 rides was just not enough. <br/> <br/>Curiously enough, just for a comparison of lovely contrasts, we included the fabulous Indiana Beach on last summer's coaster jaunt. Their amazing, intense, "Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain" (LoCoSuMO) was a close second place to Top Thrill, for a fraction of the cost. <br/> <br/>Word has it that S&amp;S (the folks that slurped up Custom Coasters, Inc., the creators of LoCoSuMo) is offering a production model of the same. (and I know a perfect location at a northern California theme park in need of a decent wood coaster. :-) <br/> <br/>Eric</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 2 replies </div>

Eric 2003-12-08T21:41:29Z Kate http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/b638b324-6e76-477d-9e3c-96eb6ef65045 2003-12-04T06:46:03Z 2003-11-11T18:32:45Z

<div>We get to ride this amazing coaster today. :) <br/> <br/>Well, maybe - only *IF* Miss T has a voice by then. She tired out her throat screaming at Matchsticks, then completely lost it on <br/>"California Screamin' ". <br/> <br/>Shall we stop at the State Line? Hmmm... <br/></div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 4 replies </div>

Kate 2003-11-11T18:32:45Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/10e9513c-51b2-4567-94f6-d847ff8d516a 2003-12-04T06:44:57Z 2003-12-04T06:44:57Z

<div>Dollywood theme park of Pigeon Forge, Tennessee is finally getting that long-rumored woodie in 2004: the Great Coasters-designed Thunderhead! The 3,230-foot-long, 55-MPH twister will be the main attraction of a new zone, dubbed "Thunderhead Gap" and feature a maximum drop of 100 feet. For the first time ever, this coaster will boast a "fly-through" station. At the mid-point of the course, trains will fly eight feet over the exit platform, at about 40 miles per hour, yet still beneath the station's roof. <br/> <br/>Holy moses! Looks like Dollywood is growing up!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-12-04T06:44:57Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/a6882aaa-eb5c-4e2e-bb5c-230bfc9d7f21 2003-12-04T06:42:16Z 2003-12-04T06:42:16Z

<div>http://www.hersheypa.com/attractions/hersheypark/new_attraction/virtual_movie.html <br/> <br/>Take a virtual ride on Intamin's newest Rocket Coaster (think Top Thrill Dragster) above! I'm thinking a trip to Pennsylvania is in the works.</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-12-04T06:42:16Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/95e9adf8-029f-4f20-8d33-fbd885736476 2003-11-13T16:31:12Z 2003-10-17T09:23:11Z

<div>We've spent many a mile challenging the nation's coasters on the Coast-2-Coast Coaster Tour ( http://www.darkstudios.com/c2c ) and have taken many photos in the process of losing our lunches. Some of these are featured in our photo gallery. We'd like to see your stills of rollercoasters in action - just be sure to give yourself credit for snapping the pics!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 9 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-10-17T09:23:11Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/96eecebb-a9ae-465c-ac4a-0a553053b183 2003-11-12T21:43:15Z 2003-11-11T18:10:32Z

<div>Sorry for long URL - but: <br/> <br/>http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/custom/tourism/orl-bizdragrace07110703nov07,0,2287081.story?coll=orl-business-headlines <br/> <br/>Check this thing out - it's insane!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 2 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-11-11T18:10:32Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/1a25b53e-8fa7-436a-ae59-3ca5935a4531 2003-10-27T18:48:39Z 2003-10-27T18:48:39Z

<div>You've gotta love the sleek, shiny, new state-of-the-art contraptions that are popping up at theme parks and carnivals every day - but there's something to be said for an old, rickety, classic coaster that has been around longer than you have! <br/> <br/>Any stories to share about the classics?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 0 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-10-27T18:48:39Z Kristy http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/6efaf375-56e3-4d2c-95c7-8c0acdc91e19 2003-10-27T18:35:56Z 2003-10-17T14:46:16Z

<div>I'm planning a trip to Cedar Point sometime next year. I know they are only open for a few months out of the year, but I'd like suggestions on when might be the best time to go that'll avoid the huge crowds. I know at least one of you has been there... what are your favorite coasters (and/or thrill rides) at the park (in order)? <br/> <br/>Wheee!</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 8 replies </div>

Kristy 2003-10-17T14:46:16Z bingfutch http://coasterlovers.tribe.net/thread/01b2d494-37b3-4c99-9244-c2d0a410ae92 2003-10-25T23:44:55Z 2003-10-18T05:46:20Z

<div>http://www.darkstudios.com/c2c <br/> <br/>Just wanted to post this link for reference. If you're a hardcore coaster fan, start from 1996 and work your way through. We hope to restart the tour next year and perhaps some of y'all will join us?</div> <div> posted in <a href="http://coasterlovers.tribe.net">A Rollercoaster Ride!</a> - 2 replies </div>

bingfutch 2003-10-18T05:46:20Z