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[pkiknex25]

As the others have said, I would do Nighthawk first thing on at least one of the days. The wait time WILL get ridiculous.

Regarding Fury, my girlfriend and I waited through the entire queue on one of the many rides of our visit, and it didn't take more than an hour fifteen. Also, getting in line after dark is a good way to get a 15-20 minute wait. But most of my rides came during the passholder early entry.

Chubs, I don't know about you, but I did not feel that charm, especially with ride attendants.

[< NCcoaster >]

Thanks, I'll do nighthawk on the night of the first day or if it's too long I'll do it at the opening of the next day. So theres a platinum pass early entry, sweet! I'll definitely try to do nighthawk and fury during that.

[pkiknex25]

Only Fury is open for early entry. But still, that'll give you a few rides on Fury, and then you can go back to the plaza and be at Nighthawk when it opens.

[< NCcoaster >]

That sounds good, It's impossible to go on Fury too many times so I'll have a lot of fulfillment doing that. Also is there anyone that's been on Maverick with the new restraints yet, is it better or worse?

[Chubs33]

Glad to hear you liked the TR, NC.

PKI, the charm was more from the overall appearance of the park. Maybe it was because it was my first trip coming out of a brutal winter, but I just thought the park looked amazing and just gave off great vibes. I really didn't interact with any ride attendants since most of the waits were non-existent. I do have one friend who is a ride attendant on Fury who I had met at SkyNEXT and he is an extremely nice kid. Maybe I just caught the park on a good day, but I can't remember the last time I walked out of a Cedar Fair park that pleased.

[pkiknex25]

^ The park also puts the best attendants on new, popular rides though. Fury crew was great, everywhere else was a bit shady.

NC, I haven't been on Maverick yet, but they're the same change that I305 switched to, so I can only imagine they're good too.

[Old_Hag]

^^^Maverick with the new restraints basically makes the ride perfect.

[ThisIsGabe]

I hate Mavericks new restraints xD it might be because I'm 6'5", but I was used to the old harnesses and I rode it over 50 times during morning tests in '13

[RollerManiac]

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[sean9782]

*bump* Anyone have advice for Kentucky Kingdom, Holiday World, or Six Flags St. Louis? Heading there next month, and have no clue where I should go in the parks, or if there are any "Must-hit" flats. (I plan to get all the credits at each park)

[pkiknex25]

Kentucky Kingdom: I usually suggest go opposite of the crowd, but I don't here. If you are there at park opening, go straight to Lightning Run. With it being the only coaster on the front side of the park, it builds a line quickly. After that, head toward the back half and hit Thunder Run, Storm Chaser, and T3 (in that order). Flat rides I suggest are Cyclops (inverting frisbee) and the flying scooters, both by Lightning Run. Also of note, I made two visits last year after getting a season pass for Christmas, and I didn't stay for more than 4 hours each time. And that was after marathoning Storm Chaser after hitting everything. Looks like a decent water park if you are into that.

 

Holiday World: Not too much advice here. Best water park I've been to, great coasters (except Legend... unless you like laterals), and free drinks and sunscreen. If you plan on the water park, I would be ready to go as soon as it opens, as the two water coasters are hugely popular. I recommend doing Liberty Launch because while it's small, it's also one of the more intense S&S space shots out there. Unlike KK, I've never left HW not wishing I had more time (or in one case, that my girlfriend hadn't gotten a headache).

I haven't been to SF St Louis, so I can't help you there. But on a general note, if you want to hit the water parks, I would do a day each at KK and HW. If not, you can easily do them together in one day.


Also, does anybody have advice on Canada's Wonderland?

[sean9782]

^Thanks! Also forgot to ask, any advice for Silver Dollar City and Worlds of Fun?

[pkiknex25]

I haven't been to WoF either, but went to SDC in November. The only ride that can be a problem (queue wise) is Powder Keg. I would do that and Fire in the Hole first. Wildfire, Thunderation, and Outlaw Run have great throughput, so the wait for those shouldn't be too bad, relatively speaking. Food wise, you MUST try their skillets. There are skillet stands scattered around the park, and they are all different. Keep an eye and take notes as you see them throughout the day so you know what your options are come dinner time.