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coastergraham · Posted: Thu Aug 14, 2008 10:21 pm Post subject: The countdown begins

As most of you will know from my very long trip report me and Caroline had the times of our lives at Cedar Point in June. So with me getting quite a bit of share money from Tesco (where I work) next year we have decided to go back again, but this time for two weeks and doing a few more parks as well.

This is how our 14 days will work out

Saturday - Fly to Newark then drive to Six Flags Great Adventure Very Happy

Sunday - Six Flags Great Adventure
Monday - Cedar Point
Tuesday - Cedar Point
Wednesday - Kings Island
Thursday - Kings Island
Friday - Holiday World
Saturday - Holiday World
Sunday - Cedar Point
Monday - Cedar Point
Tuesday - Cedar Point
Wednesday - Cedar Point
Thursday - Cedar Point
Friday - Cedar Point
Saturday - Drive back to Newark for return home Sad

The best thing about this trip is that thanks to Tesco Clubcard and £210 in vouchers we are going to be travelling in Club World on British Airways and save £2200 Very Happy

Bring it on
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frosty · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 7:29 am Post subject:

The adrenalines already pumping thinking of those great coasters you will once again get to ride - the magnificent El Toro, Kinda, Nitro, TTD, Maverick, Millenium F, Magnum, so many more.

Got to stop drooling on the keyboard, drool and electronics a great combination do not make.

Have a great time you two, and enjoy flying club class. For myself and other members it must be a case of 'wish we were there'.
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coastergraham · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:35 am Post subject:

Yeah Frosty I really cant wait for it at all, even though there are still 9 months to go Laughing

The final full day is now going to be at Kennywood, a park I have always wanted to go to plus it does break up the long journey back from Cedar to Newark a bit as well.

The most exciting thing is that out of all the parks we are going to the only one we have ever been to before is Cedar Point. Just think of all those different rides waiting to be done like El Toro, Kingda Ka, The Beast, The Voyage etc Very Happy

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frosty · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

El Toro has got to be the king of wooden coasters, although I'm sure Magic would say 'Balder' is king.

I liked Kennywood & it hosts one of my favorite Steel coasters, The Phantom Menace. There's some great rides and a very pleasant water area. Enjoy!
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frosty · Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 4:47 pm Post subject:

I've only ridden one of those Ryan, Meanstreak, and I think it was more than a little rough - no wonder you like it Smile

El Toro is a fast, thrilling and amazing experience. I've yet to sample those other coasters.
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looping lee · Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 3:00 pm Post subject:

This does look a great trip and its nice to hear you've added kennywood to your itinery. May i also suggest that you call in at Dorney park and knoebels with the mighty phoenix on your way across to cedar point ! They've both great parks and more than worthy of calling in !

Kirk · Junior Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 50

graham when you heading out there this year? i'm heading out in may

coastergraham · Posted: Sun Jan 25, 2009 9:06 am Post subject:

Kirk · Junior Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 50

i'll be at cedar point on the 16th to the 19th Smile

so we'll be able to meet up Smile

coastergraham · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:43 pm Post subject:

reg · Posted: Mon Jan 26, 2009 5:58 pm Post subject:

First couple of days are going to be exhausting! After the flight ad then a day at Great Adventure, its then a 527 mile trip Sandusky. Without a break, that's almost 9 hours driving!!
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coastergraham · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:07 am Post subject:

Kirk · Junior Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 50

should be a good trip Smile

and some easy driving Smile

yeah have to sort something near the time Smile

i fly out on the 5th May and return on the 28th May

hitting the following parks:

six flags great adventure (new Jersey)
six flags new england
six flags great america (chicago)
six flags america (washing dc)
Cedar Point
Busch Gardens Europe

plus heading to the Blue Man Group Shows in Boston, Chicago and New York

and off to Fenway for 5 nights of baseball with the redsox

Magic · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject:

If you're near Busch Europe, you really should check out Kings Dominion, Volcano the Blast Coaster is in my top 10.
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Kirk · Junior Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 50

not long now graham, did you get my pm with my detials of where i'm staying etc???

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