RCCGB FORUM Message Board for Members of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain to discuss club events and all things theme park related.    FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Join! (free) >   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  USA 2008 KOASTER KRAZY Goto page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9  Next          RCCGB FORUM Forum Index -> USA Trips View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message The Judge Kiddie Poster Joined: 21 Oct 2007 Posts: 25 Location: North East Lincs Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 9:55 pm    Post subject: T4 change Excellent move, at least the bags will arrive intact, however we booked carpark and digs at T5 in March which is not transferable, i dont think it will be much of an issue just concerned about getting from T5 to T4 is it far? how much is a Taxi? How long will it take? etc etc. 4 weeks and 5 days to go i cant wait. been watching cedar point footage on TPR website 'looks awesome'. _________________ life moves too fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you just might miss it. Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 198 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Sun May 04, 2008 10:24 pm    Post subject: No problem! To get from Terminal 5 to Terminal 4 just take the free bus transfer.  It takes around 12 to 15 minutes. Services 482, 490 and 724 stop at the T5 bus station (next to Terminal) and then stop outside Terminal 4. _________________ RCCGB - THE Club for trips! [/url] Back to top amigasat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Haltwhistle, Centre of Britain Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 1:37 am    Post subject: Thanks for that info Nev, as am booked into the Travelodge on the Friday night at T5. Dave _________________ www.amigasat.eu/trips2008.html Next Trip : 8th August 2008 - Oakwood : MegaMania Back to top c anderson Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Ashford Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 5:39 am    Post subject: Some of us are booked into the Thistle, might get a taxi instead to T4. _________________ Regards C Anderson Back to top Paul H. Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 113 Location: Scarisbrick, Lancashire Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 10:42 am    Post subject: Andy Hine MBE wrote: Hi, just spoke to the casino - dress code is smart casual (jeans and t-shirts  are ok but no shorts or offensive slogan t-shirt). Membership is instant (as UK now - the 24hr law changed) but you will need photo id (driving license or passport). The casino features 2,700 fruit machines (which they call slots), plus blackjack and roulette (ill have some 'how to play' guides with me on the flight if anyone wants one).  Plus there are three restaurants, three bars and according to the PR lady I spoke to they have the most eye-pleasing cocktail servers on the East Coast (her words!). We plan to leave our hotel at 8.00pm to head to the casino (transport will be provided). NOTE: The Club cannot sub anyone so only take what you are prepared to lose and don't use your holiday spending money! (leave that and all credit cards back at the hotel). GamCare provides support, information and advice to anyone suffering through a gambling problem. http://www.gamcare.org.uk/ I fancy the casino thing.........I am not intending to get destroyed but is the casino similar to those in Vagas in that the drinks are free? _________________ RCCGB Mem no 948   Don't look at me I'm a monster Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 198 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Mon May 05, 2008 4:49 pm    Post subject: Drinks are free as long as you are playing (gambling!)   _________________ RCCGB - THE Club for trips! [/url] Back to top butler Moderator Joined: 24 Sep 2007 Posts: 467 Location: Ilford, Essex Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 6:13 am    Post subject: Be aware Frosty that Dave Perry will take pictures of those asleep for the yearbook. Butler _________________ John RCCGB 1005 Back to top frosty Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 146 Location: London Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 7:12 am    Post subject: butler wrote: Be aware Frosty that Dave Perry will take pictures of those asleep for the yearbook. Butler Ha! there is no escape, not even at 10,000ft! To make up for that shot, maybe someone will take a pic of me acting all brave on Kinda and TTD, and delete all the ones of me with a terrified expression on my mug _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08 Back to top amigasat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Haltwhistle, Centre of Britain Posted: Tue May 06, 2008 11:05 am    Post subject: butler wrote: Be aware Frosty that Dave Perry will take pictures of those asleep for the yearbook. Butler You're safe on the flight out! I won't be on it!! Dave _________________ www.amigasat.eu/trips2008.html Next Trip : 8th August 2008 - Oakwood : MegaMania Back to top Paul H. Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 113 Location: Scarisbrick, Lancashire Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 6:56 pm    Post subject: Received my info pack today....it is really getting close now. I take it Nev will hand our T shirts over at the airport? _________________ RCCGB Mem no 948   Don't look at me I'm a monster Back to top frosty Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 21 Jan 2008 Posts: 146 Location: London Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 7:25 pm    Post subject: I really like the postcards and the laminated tag. I actually saw the tag before the trip badge and initially thought the tag itself would be worn on the lanyard for ID Nev's 'how to prepare' list is a classic! _________________ Steve Member of 'non rollback' Stratacoaster club 06/08 Back to top coaster-andy Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 173 Location: Crick ,Northants Posted: Wed May 07, 2008 8:16 pm    Post subject: As one of the many USA Virgins on the trip.  found the info to be great and funny as well. I think I will be ready to leave in a week Saturday shame we have to wait 4 more weeks Saturday. Is it really that close I am getting excited. I plan to hit a Theme Park when we land back in the UK if anyone wants to Join us for a Stealth ride. I know it will be no TTD but it will be like going to Thorpe on one day to ride Stealth and Alton then next for Rita. _________________ El Toro My 200th coaster and first USA coaster (Also member of roll back club on TTD 2) RCCGB Member NO 1960 Back to top Coaster_Police Kiddie Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 23 Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:30 pm    Post subject: Sesame Place Just an update to let you all know about the trip on down to Sesame Place on the first night of the Koaster Krazy Tour to ride the Vapor Trail coaster. We shall be using the 2 mini-vans with 6 seats each in each vehicle. The cost shall be $5 per person for the return journey. Leaving the hotel around 17.30 - 1800 and returning at 19.30 so as to arrive at the hotel by 8pm. The first mini-van is full and there are 6 seats still available on the second mini-van. Drop me a line at mark_blundellATntlworld.com [replace the AT with @] if you wish to come. Entry into the park after 4pm is $29.50, but once numbers are known, I will be contacting them to try and arrange a special rate. _________________ Protecting Counts Around The World Specifically Chertsy TTD Rollback Member [TWICE] Back to top Big Stevie B Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1061 Location: Greenwich, London Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 7:53 pm    Post subject: All six of our group are already in the Kingda Ka mini van. I know me, smiler and Carol are wanting to do this park. I should also think Steve Caine and Rachel will too. So book us all in. _________________ www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/ MICHAEL JACKSON! THE LEGEND WILL CONTINUE! Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/ RCCGB No. 2293 Back to top stevencaine Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 07 Oct 2007 Posts: 101 Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 8:13 pm    Post subject: Yep well said Steve so yep add Steve caine to the list Back to top smiler Mega Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 329 Location: Cheltenham Posted: Thu May 08, 2008 9:34 pm    Post subject: Count me in Steve o you have    Thanks mate _________________ Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004 Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006 Photos updated (23/07/0 Thorpe park / Fair rides Flicr photos update (18/06/0 Video update (12/05/0 Back to top bradpeet Junior Poster Joined: 08 Oct 2007 Posts: 76 Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 10:38 am    Post subject: T4 looks pretty near definite now.  BA have just announced the following:- Terminal moves The next phase of our longhaul flight move to Terminal 5 will begin on 5 June British Airways and BAA have confirmed that the first phase of the move of additional longhaul flights into Heathrow Terminal 5 will take place on 5 June. The services to be moved in this first phase are: New York (JFK only)   Abuja Bangalore Beijing Cairo Cape Town Lagos Phoenix The flights above will continue to operate to and from Terminal 4 until 5 June. (Taken from http://www.britishairways.com/travel/terminalmoves/public/en_gb ) Back to top c anderson Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Ashford Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 5:46 pm    Post subject: At Six Flags Great Adventure on 8/6/2008 there is a concert by Blondie (included in the admission price) so it looks as if the park will be packed that day. _________________ Regards C Anderson Back to top amigasat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Haltwhistle, Centre of Britain Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:36 pm    Post subject: I'm pleased i'll be there a couple of days beforehand on my Theme Park Road Trip so hopefully in 2 visits will get everything done! Dave _________________ www.amigasat.eu/trips2008.html Next Trip : 8th August 2008 - Oakwood : MegaMania Back to top Rough Rider Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 200 Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:45 pm    Post subject: c anderson wrote: At Six Flags Great Adventure on 8/6/2008 there is a concert by Blondie (included in the admission price) so it looks as if the park will be packed that day. Hopefully they will be watching the concert and NOT riding coasters,.................so less queues _________________ Were no sissy's.......were "Ruffy Tuffy Rough Riders" DENISE DINN LARRICK & CHARLIE BOY, WALK ON WATER Back to top USfriends Junior Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 95 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:05 am    Post subject: If you've seen Blondie lately.....not much there to watch anymore. But we can have high hopes! _________________ Yankee Freeloader  Pete Rollback Queen  Lisa Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 198 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:02 pm    Post subject: I have just finished folding and stuffing the USA t-shirts.  I will take them to the sorting office in the morning.  They are all first class so you should 'hopefully' receive them on Saturday! Be warned - they are bright!   _________________ RCCGB - THE Club for trips! [/url] Back to top c anderson Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 106 Location: Ashford Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 5:49 am    Post subject: Thanks, will get my dark glasses ready _________________ Regards C Anderson Back to top coaster-andy Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 173 Location: Crick ,Northants Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:15 am    Post subject: Cheers for the warning. It is more scary we have 3 weeks to go. Am I ready well apart from dollars yes I am.   _________________ El Toro My 200th coaster and first USA coaster (Also member of roll back club on TTD 2) RCCGB Member NO 1960 Back to top ccp Kiddie Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 29 Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:00 pm    Post subject: Andy Hine MBE wrote: I have just finished folding and stuffing the USA t-shirts.  I will take them to the sorting office in the morning.  They are all first class so you should 'hopefully' receive them on Saturday! Be warned - they are bright!   maybe a quick wash will tone the brightness down reminds me of the tango advert now chris Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 198 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:24 pm    Post subject: Washing instructions included in pack!   But they aren't really Tango, they are more workman on the side of the road!   PASSPORTS _________________ RCCGB - THE Club for trips! [/url] Back to top The Saint Kiddie Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 6 Location: Hampshire Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 6:59 pm    Post subject: Andy Hine MBE wrote: they are more workman on the side of the road!   Great I've got  a new shirt for work too - bonus _________________ Rowan S. Mem No. 1595 Meerkats Rock Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 198 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 7:14 pm    Post subject: Just got off the phone to North Coast Jet-ski and Parasail (based at Cedar Point). I've negotiated massive discounts off the normal price of renting jet-skis or doing some parasailing.  The jet skis are the ultra fast Yamaha's and are great for zooming around Lake Erie (right next to Wicked Twister) and with parasailing taking you up around to 700ft-800ft you can get some fantastic aerial photo's of Cedar Point. For details check out: http://soakcity.cedarpoint.com/public/watersports.cfm I'll let you know exact details in the 'Welcome' pack I'll give you at the airport. _________________ RCCGB - THE Club for trips! [/url] Back to top USfriends Junior Poster Joined: 03 Oct 2007 Posts: 95 Location: Seattle, WA USA Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 6:50 am    Post subject: Hey Nev How about some clues for our ERS sss?? This isn't the Mystery Tour you know. _________________ Yankee Freeloader  Pete Rollback Queen  Lisa Back to top amigasat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Haltwhistle, Centre of Britain Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:00 am    Post subject: ERS's have got to be mainly Woooooooood! And what is wood ? F L A M A B L E !! Dave _________________ www.amigasat.eu/trips2008.html Next Trip : 8th August 2008 - Oakwood : MegaMania Back to top Magic Site Admin Joined: 21 Sep 2007 Posts: 344 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:01 am    Post subject: I bet you have an ERS on Fenix. _________________ Marcus RCCGB Membership Number 1915 www.coastertouring.com Roller Coaster videos and much more. Latest addition: 17/10/07 Oktoberfest 2007 NEW VIDEO JULY 2008 Waldameer video added to You Tube channel, http://www.youtube.com/MagicProductionsVids Back to top Andy Hine MBE RCCGB Chairman Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 198 Location: Seat 3, Phoenix, Knoebels Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 7:45 am    Post subject: Can't go to Knoebels without a Phoenix Phix can we!!   _________________ RCCGB - THE Club for trips! [/url] Back to top amigasat Kiddie Poster Joined: 09 Oct 2007 Posts: 48 Location: Haltwhistle, Centre of Britain Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 8:42 am    Post subject: T-Shirts just arrived, blimey they're bright! I think i'm still at work wearing my hi-viz jacket!! Dave _________________ www.amigasat.eu/trips2008.html Next Trip : 8th August 2008 - Oakwood : MegaMania Back to top Paul H. Junior Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 113 Location: Scarisbrick, Lancashire Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 9:01 am    Post subject: T Shirt arrived this morning, but its okay.........................the Doctor at A & E said my eyesight should be back to normal by next weekend!! _________________ RCCGB Mem no 948   Don't look at me I'm a monster Back to top Rough Rider Hyper Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 200 Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 12:32 pm    Post subject: Thought it very strange when the postman was wearing sun glasses whilst delivering the parcel  EVEN before I opened it In all "BRILLIANT" Ha! get it? Ryan _________________ Were no sissy's.......were "Ruffy Tuffy Rough Riders" DENISE DINN LARRICK & CHARLIE BOY, WALK ON WATER Back to top ccp Kiddie Poster Joined: 01 Oct 2007 Posts: 29 Posted: Sat May 17, 2008 2:09 pm    Post subject: