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[tinmann620]

That explains why I didn't see you guys, I left around 5!  You missed Jim Stafford showing up to film for a fun in the Ozarks video/show, and he played with the Homestead Pickers.  The weather was great, and fit in 7 shows, back to back, Jeerk & the magic show were my favs.

[SteamFreak]

I was there saturday, great weather...lot of little kids...kids fest really isn't my thing..sigh...no lines anywhere really, there was a big one for FITH but with 4 trains running the wait wasn't too bad, BTW if you're lookin for a soaking the left side of the very last car is where to get it. Powder keg was running 3 trains which I've never seen before so the wait for a front row seat turned out to only be about 20 minutes. Had lunch with Doc and had a nice conversation with Terry. All in All, another great day!

[rubedugans]

I also on my trip was able to try Elk Jerky for the first time. A bit tough for my liking, Ostrich is my #1 pick though. I spent a little time last night photo-shopping my weekend trip to make it seem a bit more adventuresome, This one used 3 photos from the park placed together, Let me know what you think...

[KBCraig]

We just returned from a brief but enjoyable trip.

There were five of us: my wife and I, and sons 18, almost 14, and 6. I'm the only veteran; the older two had been in 1998, but the oldest had vague memories, and the younger didn't remember it at all (but I think his memory was jogged while we were there). My wife and our youngest had never been.

We arrived just before 11, explored the homestead and Main St., watched some glass blowing (very disappointed; a bad presenter who could barely be heard, and who seemed to be mostly muttering out loud to himself instead of trying to explain what he was doing), ate lunch (Big Jack's), went through Grandfather's Mansion, then took the cave tour.

We headed down the hill toward the rides, and the youngest two rode the Plunge. Next we all rode the train (we had a pretty good crew; they were into it, and funny), then FitH. Momma was quite displeased with me for taking her on such an "extreme ride". 

In response to another thread, the five of us sat in the front car, and we all got pretty wet.

The oldest two then went to ride Powderkeg. They enjoyed the ride, but the 18yo's Blackberry Curve was launched into outer space at some point during the ride. We know he had it before the ride, because I talked to him while they were waiting in line; apparently he didn't shove it deep enough into his pocket. 

I'm glad he had insurance on it. If I had to replace it out of pocket, he'd be getting a Go phone. Naw... I'd be getting the Go phone, and he'd be getting my 5 year old LG 1300 with the broken hinge.

Then the boys and I caught the last ride on ThuNderaTion while Momma took a break. During the last plunge, the 6yo screamed, "IIIIIII doooon't liiiiike thiiiissss riiiiiide!" And of course immediately after the ride, he was begging to go again. 

We parked at the top of lot A16, so we just walked instead of riding the trams. The parking seemed to be pretty well managed, from my one day perspective. I wish they'd paint the trams green again, just for continuity sake. There is a mix of tow vehicles, including pickups and tractors with tram seating, plus the trolley bus.

I'm ready to go back. 

[saloongal]

We were at the park Friday, Saturday, Sunday.  It was a great weekend but it was scorching. 
Spent most of our time in the Grand Exposition.  However...I think that the park was the cleanest that I have ever seen.  All corners appeared to be have received extra attention. 
Question: Has the baldknobber at the mail coach in FITH gotten some new bling?  It looked like they added new 'necklaces' hanging from his arm and on the ground.

Anyway...
We only ate at the park once, potato medley down by lumberjack and it was delicious.  I have to say though that the old area by the waterfall is begging to have an attraction put in there. 
We had a really great weekend. 

[KBCraig]

I've got to say, SDC has reached the point where you can no longer take it in in a day, or even the "after 3, next day free" deal. If anyone is riding rides, you need to plan two full days in the park.

[Swoosh]

Really?  I never have a problem riding everything I want to and seeing the shows I want to.
Perhaps we've just learned a method to the "madness" that works so that we can do so?!? 

[KBCraig]

Of course, it had been 11 years since I had been, and so much has been added or changed, plus I was playing tour guide for a bunch who had never been before. I was trying to get them to all the highlights, and they didn't really get a chance to explore the city on their own.

For a regular visitor, I'm sure it's no problem to just hit the favorites... you just have to figure out what the favorites are. 

[Swoosh]

Of course, it had been 11 years since I had been, and so much has been added or changed, plus I was playing tour guide for a bunch who had never been before. I was trying to get them to all the highlights, and they didn't really get a chance to explore the city on their own.

Ah that explains it 

[rubedugans]

After a bit of driving around with a good high school friend, we made a quick visit to SDC yesterday. The weather was a bit warm at times, but the water rides fixed that issue. We rode nearly every ride and the longest wait time was in The Lost River, it was 25-30 min (although the chalk sign at the entrance said 60-75 min) Not too busy, got a chance to cool off in the cave, and overall had a great quick day at the park. Sarsaparilla, Succotash, and a lemon/strawberry ice (I had them combine the two), and LOTS of water. Fun time. 

[sdcforever]

^Quick visits are always nice.

[SteamFreak]

Quick visits beat no visit anytime! I had decided that there will be no more kidsfest saturdays for me...noooo sir...insanity

[docspeleo]

It's me Doc...

just had to mention i did meet a few members of the list..

Rube most recently but it was time for me to leave on tour so i didn't get to chat much..

anytime you all are on park stop by and see if i'm there... we can have lunch in the lounge.....
it'll be my special behind the scenes tour of the park... lol behind the scenes right into our lounge .
i don't think there is an issue with me bringing someone to lunch. no one has said anything to me yet...
but i can only take one or two so don't bring a family.
I had lunch with steam freak and was expecting the almost-mrs steamfreak but she wouldn't have lunch with me.. lol how disappointing.

[History Buff]

Had I heard of these upcoming nuptials and just forgotten them?

I can hear the preacher now:  "I now pronounce you Mr. and Mrs. Freak."

[rubedugans]

I'll have to take you up on that offer Doc! We came back in hopes to have you guide us through the cave, but you were already down. So we went anyway! I jealous that I didn't get to go in the Mammoth room last year in my lantern tour though, Is it worth the trip down to see that room Doc?

I wonder if Steam's nuptials will be taking place at the Wilderness Church...I tried to convince my Mrs. back in 06' to have them there, but she passed on that one. Something about screaming roller coaster fans, cloggers at the pavilion, and the American Plunge in the background that would be a bit distracting for her. She did agree however that sometime we could renew our vows there so that I could at least have that in the church.