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[rollercoasterfreak91]

Looking for a great place to take the whole family too on vacation? Tired of apathetic ride ops and too many trash cans? Then you're looking for Cypress Run, a unique collection of intense roller coasters, fun and thrilling family rides, and memorable rides for parents and their kids to enjoy together. Feel free to browse through our brochure of attractions below:

If you're looking for a great ride to start the kids off on to work up to the biggies, something that you can ride too, then you're looking for Quicksilver Express. This ride has it all, gentle sections , fun helixes, and even a little bit of special effects. This is something that your family will remember for years to come.

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If you're looking to up the thrill level a bit, maybe it's time to try Spongebob Squarepant's Rock Bottom Plunge. While your children will appreciate seeing one of their favorite TV characters, you'll enjoy riding this unique roller coaster. One of only a couple in the United States, this coaster features a drop that goes over ninety degrees straight down and goes upside down two times. It's built inside of a building, so you'll feel like you're about to run into the wall at some points. This is an experience not to be missed.

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Looking to have a more classic experience - something straight out of the 1920's? Then you want to ride the Giant Dipper. Built in 1924, this beautiful seaside classic will take you on a high-octane classical ride right next to the Pacific Ocean. If you've ever wanted to know what it was like for your grandparents, Cypress Run has a way to find out.

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If you have any teenagers in your group, you'll be looking for something to scream your head off on. Introducing California Screamin'. This ride is appropriately named, as it has been known to make grown men hoarse. Disguised as a classic wooden roller coaster like Giant Dipper, this coaster features a hidden feature that will throw you for a loop (literally!). This is one of the few rides in the United States that feature an on-ride soundtrack. This is a ride that the teenager in everyone will embrace.

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Maybe you want something for your really young kids to ride while you sit and relax for a while. Cypress Run has you covered with Gadget's Go Coaster. This ride is a relaxing trip around an area made just for kids. Your kids will flip when they realize that this ride was made just for them.

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It's time to up the ante a little bit. You've ridden a few thrilling rides, but lots of our high-octane thrill machines have yet to be ridden, starting with Mantis. Not only will you go through 4 inversions at speeds of up to 60 mph, you do it all while standing up! You've never experienced anything like it before!

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Next, be sure to try Wicked Twister. Taking you over 200 feet in the air and launching you at over 70 mph into a vertical twist, this ride will give you a rush like nothing you've ever seen before. This ride is an extreme machine; something that your friends will be jealous that you've ridden.

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Next on the list is Space Mountain. Taking place completely indoors, this is an unforgettable experience. You'll fly through the galaxy at incomprehensible speeds while rocking to the galactic soundtrack. Don't miss this attraction!

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Ready to go crazy? Then Montu is ready for you! This Egyptian themed roller coaster will throw you around and upside-down with its high-speed maneuvers, all while your feet dangle high above the ground.

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Our biggest roller coaster is Millennium Force. Clocking in at 93 mph and over 300 feet high, this monster will take your body to new levels of thrill. Whether it's speeding through tunnels or free falling toward the ground, there's never a dull moment on Millennium Force.

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Fahrenheit is ready to boil the competition. This ride is the adult version of Rock Bottom Plunge.At over 100 feet, this mind-numbingly awesome and imposing ride will rock your world.

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Last but not least, Ravine Flyer II. This is a wooden roller coaster that will take you from the park on a trip through the woods, including a trip over a covered bridge. New this year, the coaster won Best New Ride in the Golden Ticket Awards. It doesn't get any better than this.

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So be sure to stop by and visit us sometime. Featuring the hottest collection of rides in the country, and great for the whole family, Cypress Run is the place to be. Also, be sure to vote for us in the RCPro U.S. Coaster Draft.

[Brandon]

You have a great lineup rcf. I actually never have seen anyone post a thread for their draft lineup, however I like it. This works!

Rcf, if you do not mind, I can go ahead and make this thread for all draftees to post photos and info about their respective picks and parks if they choose to do so. This is only in order to keep the sub-forum less cluttered with mutiple posts.


Lastly in relation to the Draft, after Haunt-Freak makes his pick, the voting thread will be posted as soon as possible.

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Thanks. Sure, open it up for everyone; I can change the name to whatever.

[Brandon]

Don't worry about renaming it, I took care of it for you. :)

I'll go ahead and post my picks and info about them later today after I get home from school.

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Wow...didn't even know you had become a mod. :D When did that happen?

[Haunt-Freak]

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Looking for the best in the Midwest? Look no further than Oakpark Heights Amusement Park! With the perfect mix of thrills and chills, finding the right ride for you and your family is a breeze! Here's the list of our coasters!

Griffon:
This huge 200+ ft. monster takes you through 2 inversions, a straight down drop, and a great water splash ending.


Goliath:
The star attraction of the park, Goliath. This bad boy takes you on a journey through airtime hills, over a highway, and around and around in a 540 degree spiral, all with extremely comfortable seating!


Boardwalk Bullet:
Set out over Lake Marine, this ride will take you along a 3236 ft. journey along the lake, and features a racing layout that weaves through its own support structure, and features lots of airtime, laterals, and a 90 degree turn!

Deja Vu:
One ride on Deja Vu, and you'll see everything over again . . . Backwards! Two vertical lifts, six inversions, and four across inverted seating explains this wacky ride. Take a spin! Or two . . .


Wicked:
How Wicked would it be to blast out a tunnel and straight up and down a gigantic lift hill and drop? Pretty sweet that's for sure! Featuring a couple inversions, a unique layout, and a ton of fun! Ride this one of a kind coaster now!


Talon:

Do the chickens have large talons?
This one does! 4 heart pounding inversions, insane footchoppers, and one of the craziest experiences you'll ever have!


Grizzly:
Soaring through the William O'Brian Forest, this out and back, twister woodie features a tunnel, twisting turns, and tons of airtime that will make you wanna ride this beast over and over again!


Zach's Zoomer:
Ready for some great family fun? Howabout a great starter coaster? Well then ride Zach's Zoomer! A small wooden coaster perfect for the little ones who aren't quite ready to ride the other rides!


Wolverine Wildcat:
This compact classic layout coaster gives a great view of the other side of Lake Marine, and features a double up, double down, and a fun filled ride.


Firehawk:
Ever wake up and want to fly? Well now you can! Firehawk, the brand new relocated coaster at Oakpark Heights Amusement Park. This unique laydown coaster takes riders up a 115 ft. lift hill, through 6 inversions, and one of the coolest rides you'll ever experience.


Steel Lasso:
A mellow inverted family coaster that spins you around and around on a slow and fun layout!


X-Coaster:
The park's 12th coaster takes you high up in the sky, and spins you towards a downward barrel roll, straight down a drop, through the station, and right back up the lift to do it all over again. A crazy one of a kind coaster!



That's the park folks! Sorry for the lame repetitive descriptions, but it gets hard to do after a while. Enjoy :)

[Brandon]

Welcome to Forest Glen Amusement Park located in the woodlands of Northern Idaho!


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Name: Tremors
Type: Wooden
Designer: Custom Coasters International, Inc., Dennis McNulty, Larry Bill
Track layout: Twister

Length: 3000'
Height: 100'
Drop: 103'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 60 mph
Duration: 1:40
G-Force: 2.5

Train: 1 train with 6 cars making up the train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 24 riders.
Riders must be 42" or taller to ride with an adult, and 48" or taller to ride alone.
Built by Philadelphia Toboggan Coasters, Inc.


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Name: Dueling Dragons
Type: Steel - Inverted
Make / Model: Bolliger & Mabillard / Inverted Coaster
Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH

Track: Fire Dragon
Length: 3200'
Height: 125'
Drop: 115'
Inversions: 5
Speed: 60 mph
Duration: 2:25
Elements: Immelmann
Immelmann
Loop
Corkscrew (Wing Over)
Corkscrew (Wing Over)

Track: Ice Dragon
Length: 3200'
Height: 125'
Drop: 95'
Inversions: 5
Speed: 55 mph
Duration: 2:25
Elements: Zero−G Roll (Heartline Spin)
Cobra Roll
Loop
Corkscrew (Wing Over)

Trains: 8 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.
Riders must be 54" or taller to ride.


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Name: Thunderhead
Type: Wooden
Builder: Great Coasters International
Designer: Mike Boodley
Track layout: Twister

Length: 3230'
Drop: 100'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 55 mph

Trains: 12 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 24 riders per train.
Riders must be 48" or taller to ride.
Built by Great Coasters International
Millennium Flyer trains.


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Name: Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Designer: Walter Elias Disney
Categories: Mine Train
Capacity: 2400 riders per hour

Length: 2671'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 28 mph
Elements: Lift Hill
Lift Hill
Lift Hill

Trains: 5 trains with 5 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 30 riders per train.
Riders must be 40" or taller to ride.


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Name: Tatsu
Type: Steel - Flying
Make / Model: Bolliger & Mabillard / Flying Coaster (Custom)
Track layout: Terrain
Cost: $21,000,000 USD
Capacity: 1600 riders per hour

Length: 3602'
Height: 170'
Drop: 111'
Inversions: 4
Speed: 62 mph
Elements: 103' tall Corkscrew (Flat Spin)
96' tall Zero−G Roll
80' tall Horseshoe
124' tall Pretzel Loop
In−Line Twist (360° In−Line Roll)

Trains: 3 trains with 8 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.
Riders must be 54" or taller to ride.


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Name: Apollo's Chariot
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Make / Model: Bolliger & Mabillard / Mega Coaster
Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH
Capacity: 1750 riders per hour

Length: 4882'
Height: 170'
Drop: 210'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 73 mph
Duration: 2:15
Max Vertical Angle: 65 Degrees
G-Force: 4.1
Elements: 170' tall Lift Hill with a 210' drop
Hill with a 131' drop
Hill with a 144' drop
Hill with a 102' drop
Hill with a 48' drop
Hill with a 87' drop
Hill with a 38' drop
Hill with a 16' drop
Hill with a 49' drop

Trains: 3 trains with 9 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 36 riders per train.


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Name: Xcelerator
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 6/22/2002
Make / Model: Intamin AG / Accelerator Coaster
Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH
Lift / Launch System: Hydraulic Launch
Cost: $13,000,000 USD
Capacity: 1330 riders per hour

Length: 2202'
Height: 205'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 82 mph
Duration: 1:02
Max Vertical Angle: 90 Degrees
Max Acceleration: 0 − 82 mph in 2.3 seconds
Elements: Top Hat − Outside


Trains: 2 trains with 5 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.
Riders must be 52" or taller to ride.


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Name: Titan
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Make / Model: Giovanola / Mega Coaster
Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH
Capacity: 1600 riders per hour

Length: 5312'
Height: 245'
Drop: 255'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 85 mph
Duration: 3:30
Elements: 120' long Tunnel

Trains: 3 trains with 5 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 3 rows for a total of 30 riders per train.


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Name: Dominator
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Make / Model: Bolliger & Mabillard / Floorless Coaster
Designer: Ingenieur Büro Stengel GmbH

Length: 4210'
Height: 157'
Drop: 148'
Inversions: 5
Speed: 65 mph
Max Vertical Angle: 57 Degrees
G-Force: 3.8
Elements: 135' tall Loop
Cobra Roll
Interlocking Corkscrews (Interlocking Flat Spins)

Trains: 3 trains with 8 cars per train. Riders are arranged 4 across in a single row for a total of 32 riders per train.


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Name: Steel Hawg
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Make / Model: S&S Power / El Loco

Height: 96'
Inversions: 3
Speed: 41 mph
Max Vertical Angle: 120 Degrees

Trains: 4 cars. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 4 riders per car.
Riders must be 48" or taller to ride.


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Name: Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain
Type: Wooden
Builder: Custom Coasters International, Inc.
Categories: Enclosed , Hybrid (Steel Structure)
Lift / Launch System: Elevator Lift

Length: 1400'
Height: 35'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 20 mph

Trains: 2 cars per train.
Restraints: Seatbelt.


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Name: Barnstormer
Type: Steel - Sit Down
Status: Operating since 1996
Make / Model: Vekoma / Junior Coaster (Custom)
Theming Design: Walter Elias Disney
Categories: Family

Height: 30'
Inversions: 0
Speed: 25 mph
Duration: 1:00

Trains: 2 trains with 8 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in a single row for a total of 16 riders per train.

[Xtreme Descent]

Welcome to Redwood Hills Amusement Park located in Northern California! We have rides that are sure to please every member of your family!

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Riddler's Revenge:
Are you ready to stand up to The Riddler? The Riddler's Revenge features unique cars, where you stand up through 6 heart pounding inversions! You'll travel at speeds of up to 65 mph on this 146ft tall villain! Can you stand it?

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Voyage
Prepare to take a journey on this wild, wooden coaster. The Voyage features over a mile of track and travels at a max speed of 67 mph! You'll go up 163ft into the air before taking on the massive 154ft drop! Throughout the course of the ride, you will experience a record breaking 24.2 seconds of "air-time." You'll travel through multiple underground tunnels at blinding speeds, and take on two 90* turns! Thrill seekers are sure to love this one!

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Nitro
Nitro is the park's tallest and fastest roller coaster. Towering 230ft above the park, it travels through massive drops and turns at speeds of up to 80 mph! This Mega Coaster is sure to provide an unforgettable thrill ride experience.

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Matterhorn Bobselds
Grab your family, and get ready to experience the Matterhorn mountain! Riding in a bobsled type car, you'll travel in and around the mountain, encountering high speed turns and sudden drops, before you splash down into the alpine lake finale! But beware, rumor has it the Abominable Snowman has been sighted, and he's looking for his next meal...

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Big Bad Wolf
Another ride you and your family can enjoy together! The Big Bad Wolf will take you through a series of drops and turns, before the finale, where you plunge 80ft towards The Rhine River!

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Renegade
A wooden coaster built by Great Coasters International, Renegade is sure to provide a smooth, yet wild ride! You'll blast through twists and turns at speeds of up to 50mph! Standing 104ft tall, this coaster features a unique S-Bend drop. This coaster is sure to please thrill seekers of all ages!

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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Get ready for "the wildest ride in the wilderness!" This runaway mine train will take you on an adventure through Big Tunder Mountain, as you travel through the old west at over 30mph! Your kids are sure to love this classic coaster!

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Hydra the Revenge
The Hydra has arrived, and is seeking revenge on Hurcules! This beast is angry, and we're looking for brave riders to take on this insane coaster. It may be small, but it packs a punch! Standing 105ft tall, this floorless coaster will take you through tight high speed turns, an inclinded dive loop, a heartline roll, a cobra roll, and two corkscrews!

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Sierra Sidewinder
This ride will take you for a spin, literally! Sierra Sidewinder, featuring unique spinning cars, is a great ride for kids who are getting used to the bigger coasters. After your ride is over, don't forget to purchase a recorded video of your on ride experience!

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Revenge of the Mummy
Get ready for the Revenge of the Mummy! On this indoor coaster, guests will blast into the Mummy's tomb at 40mph, taking on breath taking special effects and unexpected surprises at every turn! Can you make it out of the tomb alive?
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Revolution
The Revolution is without a doubt one of the most iconic coasters in amusement park history. It was the first roller coaster to feature a full 360* vertical loop, taking riders fully upside down! It hugs our park's hilly terrain as it travels through twists and turns at over 50mph! Experience the history for yourself on Revolution!
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Afterburn
Are you ready to fly like a jet? Then Afterburn is for you! Riding in ski lift style cars suspended under the track, you'll travel through 6 inversions, reaching speeds of up to 62mph as you soar over the park!

Redwood Hills Amusement Park is the place to be this summer! With our wide collection of thrills and family rides, you're sure to find something for every member of your family!

[Haunt-Freak]

Xtreme, I must say I've VERY impressed with your lineup. I love Sierra, Rennie, and Hydra as well.

[Xtreme Descent]

Thanks Haunt-Freak, I really appreciate it. :)