(Sorry about the size of the pictures, I wanted the best quality)
First sighting of the park:
Apollo's wicked section:
Apollo hiding in the background:
Entrance:
Griffon heading through second Immelmann:
The best location for a Griffon picture:
Now for sneaky behind-the-tarp construction pictures!
I guess that BBW's village used to be here:
BBW's station:
Footers off in the distance:
Repainted and refurbished footers:
Pressure-washed and cleaned footers:
Last few pictures of the park:
The final picture:
REPORT TIME!
Loch Ness Monster was very cool, one of my favorite pre-lifts. The first loop is awesome, except the trims right before it, they actually hurt. The two and a half helix is awesome and very smooth, but the bump before the second lift isn't comfertable. Right after that is a 1/4 helix down, and in the grassy area we saw a deer (it looked kinda like bambi)! The second loop is better than the first one, because if you duel, you are face to face with the other riders.
Ride count: 2
Europe in the Air: DO NOT RIDE! Motion is very rough, when the screen pans left, you jerk right. Very sickening.
Ride count: 1
Griffon: Very fun, got the first row and edge. The holding brake for the drop is incredible, and the g's on the ride are awesome. First immelmann gives a sweet view for a couple of seconds, then the drop into the second immelmann is great, even though it isn't 90*. Splashdown is very smooth, except for the airhill into the brakes, it isn't smooth at all.
Ride count: 3
Alpengeist: Rather intense, and extremely fun. The drop is awesome, and the immelmann is rather smooth. The loop pulls some insane g's, but the cobra roll pulls even more. However, after the first half loop in the C-roll, it becomes painful. Right after the C-roll is a very smooth turn into the MCBR, then a drop into a 0-g roll. The rest of the ride is low to the ground, and the foot choppers are incredible.
Ride count: 3
Mach Tower: Very slow lift up, but gives a great view of the park. I saw more construction behind a wooden fence. The shaking is meh, and the drop is meh compared to Drop Zone, but still gives great airtime.
Ride count: 1
Escape from Pompeii: Themeing is good, but rather short. I didn't get drenched, but the people with the water cannons get you drenched. If it wasn't for the theming, it wouldn't have been worth riding it.
Ride count: 1
Apollo's Chariot: Easily my favorite ride in the park. We rode in the back row each time we went on it. The airtime is just incredible, and the dive next to the river is awesome! The rosebowl-type element is amazing, and the last bunny hills are awesome. Also, in the river right before the rosebowl-thing I SAW A FREAKING TURTLE.
Ride count: 4
Le Scoot Log Flume: Rather fun, actually. When you ride it, put heavy people in the back, and lightest people in the front. The view is cool, being up in the air in a forest. Rather fun.
Ride count: 1
Total CoasterCount: 67
The park was awesome, and I'd go back for the 2012 launcher.
That is my TR! I hope you enjoyed!
