Since I go a lot of places every year I figured it would be easiest to post my PTRs in one thread for easier "finding" -- so here are my escapades from 2010. Enjoy
2010 PHOTO TRIP REPORTS
JANUARY
01.23 | Mall of America / Flying Dutchman Ghostly Gangplank Rope Course (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MOA/)
01.23 | Nickelodeon Universe (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/nu_1/)
01.24 | IKEA at Mall of America (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/IKEA/)
MARCH
03.13 | Cirque du Soleil's ALEGRÍA (Cedar Rapids) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ALEGRIA/)
03.19 | Silver Dollar City (Opening Day) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC1/)
03.31 | Worlds of Fun (Off-Season Tour) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/worlds/2010/mar31/)
APRIL
04.03 | Six Flags St. Louis (Opening Day) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFSTL1/)
04.10 | Silver Dollar City (World Fest) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC2/)
04.17 | Worlds of Fun (Opening Day) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WOF1/)
MAY
05.01 | Silver Dollar City's 50th Anniversary (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC50/)
05.15 | Valleyfair! (Opening Day) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/VF/)
05.15 | Nickelodeon Universe (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/NU2/)
05.22 | Adventureland (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ADV/)
JUNE
06.02 | Frontier City (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/FC/)
06.04 | Worlds of Fun (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WOF2/)
06.04 | Worlds of Fun's Snoopy's Hot Summer Lights Media Event (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HSN/)
06.20 | Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (ft. Kroger) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFDK/)
06.21 | Boomerang Bay at California's Great America (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BOOMCGA/)
06.21 | California's Great America (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CGA/)
06.21 | Winchester Mystery House (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WINCHESTER/)
06.22 | Gilroy Gardens (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/GILROY/)
06.22 | Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SCBB/)
06.23 | Alcatraz (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ALCATRAZ/)
06.23 | Fisherman's Wharf (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WHARF/)
06.23 | Musee Mecanique (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MUSEE/)
06.23 | Golden Gate Bridge (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/GGB/)
06.23 | San Francisco (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SANFRAN/)
06.23 | AT&T Park (Home of the San Francisco Giants) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ATT/)
06.30 | Hurricane Harbor St. Louis (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HHSTL/)
06.30 | Six Flags St. Louis (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFSTL2/)
JULY
07.01 | St. Louis Zoo (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ZOO/)
07.01 | Turtle Park (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/TURTLE/)
07.01 | Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BUD/)
07.01 | Gateway Arch (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ARCH/)
07.01 | Busch Stadium (Home of the St. Louis Cardinals) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CARDS/)
07.06 | Hurricane Harbor Chicago (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HHCHI/)
07.06 | Six Flags Great America (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFGAM/)
07.07 | Noah's Ark Waterpark (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/NOAH/)
07.09 | American Gothic House (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/GOTHIC/)
07.22 | NEMO Fair (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/NEMO/)
07.25 | Wild Woody Go-Cart Track (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WOODY/)
07.26 | Crystal Falls Waterpark (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CFALLS/)
07.26 | Magic Springs (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MSPRINGS/)
07.27 | Silver Dollar City (Kidsfest) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC4/)
AUGUST
08.08 | Worlds of Fun 2011 Announcement (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/PLANETSNOOPY/)
08.10 | Carowinds (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CAROWINDS/)
08.10 | Boomerang Bay at Carowinds (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BOOMCARO/)
08.11 | Busch Gardens Williamsburg (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BGW/)
08.12 | Kings Dominion (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/KD/)
08.12 | Six Flags America (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFA/)
08.12 | Hurricane Harbor D.C. (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HHDC/)
08.14 | Worlds of Fun's Coaster Mayhem (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MAYHEM/)
OCTOBER
10.20 | Silver Dollar City (Harvest Fest) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC5/)
10.28 | Islands of Adventure (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/IOA/)
10.31 | Worlds of Fun (HAUNT) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HAUNT/)
NOVEMBER
11.19 | GAPbin 2010 (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/GAPBIN/)
11.20 | ACE's Smoky Mountain Coasterfest at Dollywood (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/DOLLYWOOD/)
DECEMBER
12.04 | ACE's Coaster Christmas at Silver Dollar City (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/COASTERCHRISTMAS/)
12.21 | TITANIC Museum (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BRANSON/)
12.21 | Branson Landing (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BRANSON/index2.html)
12.22 | Silver Dollar City (An Old Time Christmas) (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC6/)
MALL OF AMERICA
Flying Dutchman Ghostly Gangplank Rope Course -- Photo Trip Report
January 23rd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "GET THE HECK OUT OF THE COLD MIDWEST" UPDATE (http://hthttp://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MOA/)
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NICKELODEON UNIVERSE
Mall of America -- Photo Trip Report
January 23rd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "Riding Rolley Rides in the Winter" UPDATE (http://hthttp://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/nu_1/)
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IKEA MEGASTORE
Mall of America -- Photo Trip Report
January 24th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "OMG this place is AWESOME" UPDATE (http://http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/IKEA/)
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SILVER DOLLAR CITY
Opening Weekend Photo Trip Report
March 19th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "LET'S CELEBRATE!" UPDATE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC1/)
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SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS
Opening Weekend Photo Trip Report
April 3rd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "MORE FLAGS MORE FUN!" UPDATE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFSTL1/)
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SILVER DOLLAR CITY
WORLD FEST Photo Trip Report
April 11th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "Got the Whole World in Our Park!" UPDATE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC2/)
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WORLDS OF FUN
OPENING DAY Photo Trip Report
April 17th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "It's Going to be WORLDS OF FUN!" UPDATE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WOF1/)
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SILVER DOLLAR CITY
50th ANNIVERSARY PARTY WEEKEND
Photo Trip Report
May 1st, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "TAKE TIME TO CELEBRATE" UPDATE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC50/)
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399th Army Band from Ft. Leonard Wood.
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Wildfire
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Echo Hollow - site of the Birthday Party
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The Haygoods performing at the Birthday Party
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Me in front of the Birthday Cake
VALLEYFAIR!
Opening Day
Photo Trip Report
May 15th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the OPENING DAY PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/VF/)
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WOW! Junior like! Junior happy! Great shots, and thanks so much for sharing. :D
I've been meaning to start a thread over here of my PTRs but for some reason had failed to do so, thus far.
I'll keep adding this thread as the season goes on.
NICKELODEON UNIVERSE
Mall of America
Photo Trip Report
May 15th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the FAIL at Riding Brain Surge PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/NU2/)
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ADVENTURELAND
Photo Trip Report
May 22nd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the You're Gonna Find it at Adventureland PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ADV/)
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FRONTIER CITY
Photo Trip Report
June 2nd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the WILD WILD WEST (park) PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/FC/)
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SNOOPY'S HOT SUMMER LIGHTS
Media Event Photo Trip Report
June 4th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "OOOH LOOK! PRETTY! MEDIA EVENT" PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HSN/)
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Frontier City is looking better every time I see it. It doesn't look like much, but the new owners have put a TON of work into the place. It wasn't worth visiting just a couple of years ago because every inch of the park was in so much decay. I think they've re-painted just about every single ride now, not to mention they've refurbished the dark ride extensively and even added a new coaster. I never thought I'd see the day that happened. I just wish they could turn their attention back to adding a worthy thrill ride - the OKC crowd is ready for something new.
^They have to be careful on what they DO add though. The infrastructure to eat up any crowd that might come due to a huge new thrill ride is not there. Every single coaster is very low on pph considering they only have one train for each. There is a very limited amount of flat rides and honestly the amount of restrooms and "open and functioning" places to eat is very small considering the size of the park. I agree the park is turning around slowly, but still has a long way to go before it is even a "blip" on the radar for anyone other then the extreme locals. Shoot I know people from the area that would rather travel to WOF, SDC or SFoT then go to FC
I always hated FC when I lived there. I've been back a time or two in the last 15 years, for my dad's company picnics, and definitely would not pay more than two bucks to go there. It is a great place to pick up teenage girls, though (if you're a teenage boy, that is). That is the demographic of the visitors. It can't compete with the likes of SDC without a major image makeover to include more sophisticated attractions for adults (besides rides) and greater attention to theming. There are bunches of things that could go with Oklahoma's history that could be included, and some terrific festivals that could be included. The best times I've had there were when I was too young to know better, and during one of their first haunted seasons (of course, I was in that younger demographic then). FC is everything I hope SDC does not become by just bringing in a ride and creatively naming to justify its inclusion into the theme (Gotta do more than that to make it work correctly.). And I, too, am baffled by the inclusion of Paul Bunyan; that kids area used to be more appropriately themed and was a part of the park that I enjoyed.
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM Photo Trip Report
June 20th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "Six Flags + Animals = Wait, Whut?" PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFDK/)
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
CALIFORNIA'S GREAT AMERICA Photo Trip Report
June 21st, 2010
FULL UPDATE: the "the OTHER Great America" PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CGA/)
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE
Photo Trip Report
June 21st, 2010
FULL UPDATE: The "Wow, this is a WEIRD PLACE" PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WINCHESTER/)
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
GILROY GARDENS Photo Trip Report
June 22nd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: The "This Place Has Gone to the Trees" PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/GILROY/)
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
BOOMERANG BAY at CGA Photo Trip Report
June 21st, 2010
FULL UPDATE: The "CRIKEY! IT'S A WATERPARK!" PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BOOMCGA/)
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I have always wanted to go see the WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE. Looks like so much fun. Plus I really like old houses.
Swoosh, must be fun rambling around to all those parks! Thanks for the photos.
^Yes it has -- but at the same time I have not been able to get to the local parks as much this summer... I guess it's a trade off. Not been to SDC since the 50th weekend. 'Course I don't really like going during Kidsfest anyway.
More to come. It just takes a bit of time to get these together. ;D
I enjoyed your reports. I'm ready to go to California now...
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK
Photo Trip Report
June 22nd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: The "Park with the 'REAL' GIANT DIPPER" PTR (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SCBB/)
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Things look pretty good at the California parks...especially since Governor Arnold is considering cutting back many state workers pay to minimum wage! I guess despite the economy, the weather is always sunny in CA!
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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
SAN FRANCISCO Photo Trip Reports
June 23rd, 2010
YOU ARE ABLE TO START WITH THE FIRST PTR LISTED AND GO THROUGH ALL OF THEM
ALCATRAZ / BAY TOUR: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ALCATRAZ/)
FISHERMAN'S WHARF: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WHARF/)
MUSEE MECANIQUE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MUSEE/)
GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/GGB/)
CHINA TOWN / UNION SQUARE / LOMBARD STREET / ETC: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SANFRAN/)
AT&T PARK: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ATT/)
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HURRICANE HARBOR ST. LOUIS
Photo Trip Report
June 30th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: [CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HHSTL/)] TO SEE THE ENTIRE PHOTO TRIP REPORT
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SIX FLAGS ST. LOUIS
Photo Trip Report
June 30th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: [CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFSTL2/)] TO SEE THE ENTIRE PHOTO TRIP REPORT
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St. LOUIS ADVENTURE
St. Louis Photo Trip Reports
July 1st, 2010
YOU ARE ABLE TO START WITH THE FIRST PTR LISTED AND GO THROUGH ALL OF THEM
ST. LOUIS ZOO: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ZOO/)
TURTLE PARK: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/TURTLE/)
ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWERY TOUR: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BUD/)
GATEWAY ARCH: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/ARCH/)
BUSCH STADIUM - CARDINALS/BREWERS GAME: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CARDS/)
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SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA
Hurricane Harbor Trip Report
July 7th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HHCHI/)
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SIX FLAGS GREAT AMERICA
Great America Trip Report
July 7th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFGAM/)
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NOAH'S ARK WATERPARK
America's Largest Waterpark Trip Report
July 8th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/NOAH/)
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I thought I would add this one to your Annheuser-Busch collection. This is the Annheuser Crypt in the nearby Bellefontaine Cemetery - an incredible place to visit.
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Thanks for all the St. Louis pictures...I'm a native St. Louisan...lived in north St. Louis County (Hazelwood) up to my 10th birthday. (Hazelwood was a new neighborhood at the time, and mom and dad bought a just constructed home...3 bedrooms, eat in kitchen, living room, bathroom, and unfinished basement...in 1961 for the huge sum of $15,000!) All those shots of the zoo, arch, AB Brewery, and the stadium are something else. The zoo has changed a lot, the stadium...it didn't exist when I lived up there. I do have fond memories of the old Busch Stadium, ya know, the one where the Cardinals (football) played in and where the Beatles did a show.
^you might be interested to know that the zoo is getting ready to build a huge new sea lion exhibit that will feature underwater viewing tubes (like some places have with sharks) AND they are also planning on a new bear exhibit area, again with underwater viewing.
The Sealion exhibit is supposed to be open 2012, and the bears in 2013
A SPECIAL OFF THE BEATEN PATH PTR
American Gothic House Trip Report
July 16th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/GOTHIC/)
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A SPECIAL OFF THE BEATEN PATH
NEMO FAIR MIDWAY Trip Report
July 22nd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/NEMO/)
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OZARK "WEEKEND" GETAWAY
the TRACK Family Fun Park Trip Report
July 25th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/WOODY/)
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OZARK "WEEKEND" GETAWAY
CRYSTAL FALLS WATERPARK Trip Report
July 26th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CFALLS/)
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OZARK "WEEKEND" GETAWAY
MAGIC SPRINGS Trip Report
July 26th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MSPRINGS/)
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NEW FOR 2011 & SNOOPY'S 60th B-DAY PARTY
Worlds of Fun Trip Report
August 8th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/PLANETSNOOPY/)
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Snoopy looks pretty good for 60! I wonder what keeps him so young? (Viagra?? ;))
It ain't Concerta or Ridalin - have you seen the pooch dance?
EASTCOASTER 2010
CAROWINDS Trip Report
August 11th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/CAROWINDS/)
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EASTCOASTER 2010
BOOMERANG BAY - CAROWINDS Trip Report
August 11th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BOOMCARO/)
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EASTCOASTER 2010
BUSCH GARDENS "EUROBURG" Trip Report
August 11th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/BGW/)
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Swoosh, have you ever been to Canobie Lake Park in NH?
^Nope, that's on tap for next summer though
Quote from: Swoosh on September 01, 2010, 05:13:16 PM
^Nope, that's on tap for next summer though
Hopefully by next May-July or so, I'll be living in NH. Maybe we can hook up for the trip, because I've never been to Canobie either.
Swoosh, I appreciate you posting these photos of the different parks. I will probably never have a chance to visit most of them, and, as a former theme park employee, (and theme park enthusiast) find it interesting to see what other parks across the nation have to offer.
^^Sounds good. When I start planning my trips for next summer, I'll shoot you a PM
^Hey not a problem. I have a couple more parks left to post PTRs of. It's just that marching season has made me extremely busy and unfortunately my website takes a backseat during this time of the year.
EASTCOASTER 2010
KINGS DOMINION Trip Report
August 11th/12th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/KD/)
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EASTCOASTER 2010
SIX FLAGS AMERICA Trip Report
August 12th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SFA/)
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EASTCOASTER 2010
HURRICANE HARBOR D.C. Trip Report
August 12th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HHDC/)
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Nice pics... thanks swoosh
Saw you came to visit us in OKC (Frontier City) back in June. My kids love SDC but are letdown by frontier city. What do you think we should suggest to Frontier city's management to make it better.
Here's what I think.
1.) Anamatronic bears gotta go.
2.) Singing and Dancing is OK, but I want music that is in theme (old cowboy music) and live (guitars,fiddles, etc)
3.) a street troupe would be awesome
without these kind of improvements, it's just a poor mans six flags
^ Do the singing Bears still work? If so I think they must be the last ones in existence.
They kinda work... every once in a while. I hate those things though. Put a live band in there place, and that would do a lot to improve things. I'm biased though; I'm always on the hunt for more gigs.
Personally, this is what I think needs to happen at this park.
1. Completely rip out and redo the kiddie area. Add a Zamperla ride package and be done with it.
2. Fix the rapids ride or rip it out and put something new in there.
3. Remove all the remenants of the go-cart track and put something new in there.
4. Remove Nightmare Mine's building. That is prime real estate that is being wasted.
5. Fix (and keep it fixed) ErUPtion or get rid of it.
6. Move Diamondback's entrance to outside of the main store. It makes no sense for it to be there.
7. Remove the Stunt Show & Arena, it's past its prime and is not worth even watching.
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8. ADD rides from Zamperla that the whole family can ride together.
9. ADD rides that have higher PPH capacity
10. ADD a Marquee rollercoaster, even if the rollercoaster is a used Corkscrew
I know Frontier city went through a bankruptcy and the park was sold a couple of years ago. I heard a lot of the employees worked for a month without getting paid.
I agree on most of those points. Eruption will always have issues. It's tough for them to get the weight distribution right (awesome ride though). I think they could make the wild west show a stage and have different shows in there.
COASTER MAYHEM V
Worlds of Fun Trip Report
August 14th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/MAYHEM/)
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ACE's COASTER CHRISTMAS 2010
Silver Dollar City Trip Report
December 4th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/COASTERCHRISTMAS/)
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Nice report Swoosh, thanks!
yes, great report!
Completely off topic, but I am digging my new logo for the site on the photos.
yes, Random Swoosh is Random. ;D
HALLOWEEN HAUNT 2010
Worlds of Fun Trip Report
Oct 31st, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/HAUNT/)
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SMOKY MOUNTAIN COASTERFEST
Dollywood Photo Trip Report
Nov 20th, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/DOLLYWOOD/)
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AN OLD TIME CHRISTMAS
Silver Dollar City Photo Trip Report
Dec 22nd, 2010
FULL UPDATE: CLICK HERE (http://www.midwestinfoguide.com/migcrew/2010/SDC6/)
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Thanks for the update, Swoosh! I appreciate all the photos. :)
Nice photo additions Swoosh. I particularly like the ones from Silver Dollar City, but perhaps I am a bit partial? :P