We are not amused - Page 2

glatt · 07-23-2009, 08:43 AM

Yeah, it sucks being too big. I had to fold up my legs into a weird pretzel shape so that the bar could come down onto my lap on one of the coasters. It was just banging into my knees at first. It was the kids' favorite coaster too, so we rode it like 6 times. I was getting to be an expert at jumping in and contorting myself quickly so the bar could come down.

SteveDallas · 07-23-2009, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Griff

My sister took her kids to Chernobyls yesterday er Koernobles? yesterday so we'll see if that was any better. I'm just not amusement park people so I can't rate any.

Knoebels. The fifth grade at our elementary school takes a trip there at the end of the year. Everybody raves about it, including Mrs. Dallas, who went with Miss Dallas when it was her turn.

jinx · 07-23-2009, 10:43 AM

There was just nothing for a 53in 9 year old to ride at 6 Flags... even if we wanted to wait 1-2 hours for each ride. We've been taking the same group of kids to Hershey and Dorney Parks for years and always had tons of fun. Yesterday sucked though. Lots of sweating, waiting, and being very disappointed.

kerosene · 07-23-2009, 10:47 AM

Sorry 6 flags sucks ass, LJ. We have Elitches here, that use to be 6 flags, but now is just Elitches. I can say that when it was 6 flags it was much more expensive.

It is funny to read this thread because when my family lived in Ohio, we went to Hershey Park and Kings Island and there was another down in Kansas City we use to go to...Worlds of Fun? Is Cedar Point still around? I remember the commercials for it back in the 80s..."Cedar Point is the cure for the summertime blues..."

Cloud · 07-23-2009, 11:01 AM

Roller coasters are scary and sucky. Crowds are abominable. Amusement parks are expensive.

Seriously, what did you expect? If you go in the middle of the day, in the middle of the summer, you have to expect all that and take it in stride. *

I'm sorry you had a lousy time, though.

*Although the equipment failures seem a bit much. Also, you knew they were having technical difficulties and still got on the ride? Nuh uh; not me!

Pie · 07-23-2009, 11:32 AM

I grew up going to Great Adventure. I remember when it was fun, in the eighties and early nineties. I had some excellent times there.

Sorry it's sucking so bad now, Jim. Sounds like the maintenance etc. has really gone to hell.

Sundae · 07-23-2009, 03:51 PM

SO sorry you had such a crappy day.
I had (similar) disappointments in England, but at least there were no kids upset - that must make it harder.

In my case I'd been to both places before and it was just bad luck - in one we arrived late due to a lost coach on a very busy day (got on ?5? rides as I remember) and happened to be there in gale force winds in the other place - EVERYTHING affected.

And even more sorry to hear it because it's somewhere I really, really want to go!

Elspode · 07-23-2009, 06:31 PM

Sounds horrible. Which Six Flags did you go to (not that it really matters...I'm sure they *all* suck more or less equally).

*Everything* in the world is suffering from the same malaise...pay more to get less, or in some cases, nothing. Once your money changes hands from You to Them, you're fucked.

It now costs $25 to park your car at Arrowhead Stadium. And there are no more $10 for a round trip bus routes, either. The city dumped those. A bottle of water at Kauffman Stadium costs *$4.25*! A bottle of fucking water! Our local theme park, Worlds of Fun used to have beautiful, lush, immaculate floral landscaping, and trams to bring you from the parking lots to the gate. No more.

The list is endless, but eventually, pressure to maximize profits always results in the same thing...get less, pay more. Logically, in another twenty years, doing anything will cost you every dime you have, and nothing will happen once you've handed it over.

sugarpop · 07-23-2009, 06:33 PM

I LOVE roller coasters, but I HATE amusement parks. Too many damn people, too much hassle. Only when I lived in LA we went during the off season when it was cooler outside. It wasn't so bad then.

TheMercenary · 07-23-2009, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

Merc[/url], that's what I meant......last Sunday we went down the river in our kayaks.....had perfect weather, and everyone had a fantastic time. only expense was swammiches and snacks.

I just don't get why people, myself included, continue to throw our money at these pits in an effort to please our kids. I gave it up. Go to the beach and be miserable. It will be some of the best memories of your childhood.

SteveDallas · 07-23-2009, 09:04 PM

We went to Williamsburg, VA last summer when my parents traded in their timeshare for a week there. And of course we made the pilgrimage to Busch Gardens. Overall it sounds like we had a better time (at least the kids liked the roller coasters, and nothing was really shut down). But it was expensive as hell, and the food was horrible. No way we're going back.

How hard is kayaking? Maybe we should go give it a shot on the Brandywine.

jinx · 07-23-2009, 09:14 PM

It's not hard.
The Brandywine is fun! Northbrook does a good job of renting and transporting... expensive though. You should buy your own if you like it.

Ibby · 07-23-2009, 10:32 PM

tail-post:
not an amusement park fan but i rather enjoy busch gardens in va.

Crimson Ghost · 07-23-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sugarpop

I LOVE roller coasters, but I HATE amusement parks.

I hate people, but I love gatherings.

Isn't it ironic...

Don'tcha think...

Shawnee123 · 07-24-2009, 07:21 AM

jinx...that is so pretty. Ya know, I could get a kayak, for pete's sake the river is right behind me, and where I am it's perfect for a kayak. I saw some peeps in a rowboat a couple days ago and they looked so peaceful.

One more thing I probably won't get done this year. Can I borrow someone's family so I have someone to do these things with?

07-23-2009, 10:43 AM	#18
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	There was just nothing for a 53in 9 year old to ride at 6 Flags... even if we wanted to wait 1-2 hours for each ride. We've been taking the same group of kids to Hershey and Dorney Parks for years and always had tons of fun. Yesterday sucked though. Lots of sweating, waiting, and being very disappointed. __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good.

07-23-2009, 11:01 AM	#20
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	Roller coasters are scary and sucky. Crowds are abominable. Amusement parks are expensive. Seriously, what did you expect? If you go in the middle of the day, in the middle of the summer, you have to expect all that and take it in stride. * I'm sorry you had a lousy time, though. Although the equipment failures seem a bit much. Also, you knew* they were having technical difficulties and still got on the ride? Nuh uh; not me! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

07-23-2009, 11:32 AM	#21
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	I grew up going to Great Adventure. I remember when it was fun, in the eighties and early nineties. I had some excellent times there. Sorry it's sucking so bad now, Jim. Sounds like the maintenance etc. has really gone to hell. __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.

07-23-2009, 06:31 PM	#23
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Sounds horrible. Which Six Flags did you go to (not that it really matters...I'm sure they all suck more or less equally). Everything in the world is suffering from the same malaise...pay more to get less, or in some cases, nothing. Once your money changes hands from You to Them, you're fucked. It now costs $25 to park your car at Arrowhead Stadium. And there are no more $10 for a round trip bus routes, either. The city dumped those. A bottle of water at Kauffman Stadium costs $4.25! A bottle of fucking water! Our local theme park, Worlds of Fun used to have beautiful, lush, immaculate floral landscaping, and trams to bring you from the parking lots to the gate. No more. The list is endless, but eventually, pressure to maximize profits always results in the same thing...get less, pay more. Logically, in another twenty years, doing anything will cost you every dime you have, and nothing will happen once you've handed it over. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

07-23-2009, 09:14 PM	#27
jinx Come on, cat. Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: general vicinity of Philadelphia area Posts: 7,013	It's not hard. The Brandywine is fun! Northbrook does a good job of renting and transporting... expensive though. You should buy your own if you like it. Attached Images __________________ Crying won't help you, praying won't do you no good. Last edited by jinx; 07-23-2009 at 09:24 PM.

07-23-2009, 08:43 AM	#16
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	Yeah, it sucks being too big. I had to fold up my legs into a weird pretzel shape so that the bar could come down onto my lap on one of the coasters. It was just banging into my knees at first. It was the kids' favorite coaster too, so we rode it like 6 times. I was getting to be an expert at jumping in and contorting myself quickly so the bar could come down.

07-23-2009, 10:47 AM	#19
kerosene Touring the facilities Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The plains of Colorado Posts: 3,476	Sorry 6 flags sucks ass, LJ. We have Elitches here, that use to be 6 flags, but now is just Elitches. I can say that when it was 6 flags it was much more expensive. It is funny to read this thread because when my family lived in Ohio, we went to Hershey Park and Kings Island and there was another down in Kansas City we use to go to...Worlds of Fun? Is Cedar Point still around? I remember the commercials for it back in the 80s..."Cedar Point is the cure for the summertime blues..."

07-23-2009, 03:51 PM	#22
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	SO sorry you had such a crappy day. I had (similar) disappointments in England, but at least there were no kids upset - that must make it harder. In my case I'd been to both places before and it was just bad luck - in one we arrived late due to a lost coach on a very busy day (got on ?5? rides as I remember) and happened to be there in gale force winds in the other place - EVERYTHING affected. And even more sorry to hear it because it's somewhere I really, really want to go!

07-23-2009, 06:33 PM	#24
sugarpop Professor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: the edge of the abyss Posts: 1,947	I LOVE roller coasters, but I HATE amusement parks. Too many damn people, too much hassle. Only when I lived in LA we went during the off season when it was cooler outside. It wasn't so bad then.

07-23-2009, 09:04 PM	#26
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	We went to Williamsburg, VA last summer when my parents traded in their timeshare for a week there. And of course we made the pilgrimage to Busch Gardens. Overall it sounds like we had a better time (at least the kids liked the roller coasters, and nothing was really shut down). But it was expensive as hell, and the food was horrible. No way we're going back. How hard is kayaking? Maybe we should go give it a shot on the Brandywine.

07-23-2009, 10:32 PM	#28
Ibby erika Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: "the high up north" Posts: 6,127	tail-post: not an amusement park fan but i rather enjoy busch gardens in va. __________________ not really back, you didn't see me, i was never here shhhhhh

07-24-2009, 07:21 AM	#30
Shawnee123 Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya? Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 21,206	jinx...that is so pretty. Ya know, I could get a kayak, for pete's sake the river is right behind me, and where I am it's perfect for a kayak. I saw some peeps in a rowboat a couple days ago and they looked so peaceful. One more thing I probably won't get done this year. Can I borrow someone's family so I have someone to do these things with? __________________ A word to the wise ain't necessary - it's the stupid ones who need the advice. --Bill Cosby

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