Your 2008 Season

[sfgam2006]

Well, it seems that the 2007 season is coming to a close unless you live near Disney, Magic Mountain, Knott's, etc.. It is time to think about what you will be doing next year in 2008 and how many exciting coasters you will be riding. Next year is looking like one of my best years yet (maybe even better then my 7 park year of 2006).

Well anyways, where are you going)

California's Great America (All)..
Castles n Coasters
Disneyland Resort
- Disney's California Adventure
- Disneyland
Knott's Berry Farm (Sierra Sidewinder and Pony Express)..
Six Flags Great America (Deja Vu, Dark Knight, 1 Side of American Eagle)..
Universal Studios Flordia
- Islands of Adventure (All)
- Universal Studios (All)
Walt Disney World Resort
- Animal Kingdom (Expedition Everest)
- EPCOT
- Magic Kingdom (1 Side of Space Mountain)
- MGM Studios (Rock n Roller Coaster)

(): New Coaster
..: I might be going to either Chicago or California, so I am not sure which park(s) I am going to go to.

I think that is it, I am also going to Maui for my second time and a Western Caribbean Disney Cruise. What parks are you guys going to this year?

- Zach

[Dan]

It's honestly too hard to tell at this point, but here are some ideas for me...

-Las Vegas (NOW CONFIRMED)
-Buffalo Bills (NOW CONFIRMED)
-Major Parks South of Los Angeles
-Florida Parks
-Holiday World
-Hard Rock Park

And obviously, all my local SoCal parks.

Special Events in mind:

-West Coaster Bash
-Coaster Solace
-Universal Studios Hollywood Events
-Onride Photography and other cool perks at Magic Mountain (maybe this year?)
-Pony Express Opening Day
-Halloween Events

[Tom]

Next summer is going to be my biggest year to date, as of right now. More than likely I will hit a minimum of 4 new parks, and anywhere up to about 14, depending on how everything pans out

Confirmed parks:
SFMM
KBF
DLR
WoF
Trip 1
SFOG
Carrowinds
HRP
Trip 2
Hersheypark
CW
SFGAdv
SFNE
Dorney
Florida in November(pending)
USF
IOA
WDWR
BGA
Other Random possible parks
SFKK
SFDK
CGA
SFSL

Good season as it seems.

[Cody]

I have these parks in mind for next year.

Hard Rock Park
SFOG
Kings Dominion
Busch Gardens Europe
SFGAdv

[Michael]

Next summer might be one of my biggest years (if all goes according to plan)

These are my planned parks:

April - BGA

June - Holiday World & KI

August - Cedar Point

[jolash]

Trip #1, February:
Busch Gardens Tampa
Sea World
Universal Studios (both parks)
Boomers
Disney (maybe)

Trip #2, summer:
Cedar Point
Kings Island
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Holiday World
Indiana Beach
Six Flags Great America
Mt. Olympus
Timber Falls
Michigan's Adventure
Canada's Wonderland
(in that order)

There's also a slim chance of Hard Rock Park.

These aren't "fantasy trips" either. I already have non-refundable money invested in trip #2, and trip #1 shouldn't have a problem either.

I'll also have at least 78 new coasters under my belt this time next year.

[Airtime&Gravity]

Confirmed:
SFGAM
Mt. Olympus
Timber Falls
Riverview

Possible:
SFSTL
SFGADV

[Top Thrill Dolphin]

Definaly:
SFMM
DLR
Knott's

pretty likly:
Castle Park
Sea World San Diego
USH
Legoland CA

maybe:
SFDK
CGA
SCBB
Gilroy Gardens
Silverwood
Lagoon
Castles and Coasters
Cliff's
Elitch's
Lakeside

[jolash]

Here is a fantasy trip of mine though...

Cedar Point
Kennywood
Hershey Park
Six Flags America
Kings Dominion
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
Hard Rock Park
Carowinds
Dollywood
Beech Bend
Holiday World
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Kings Island
(in that order)

[JD71]

Possible, but at unknown: Nor-Cal late spring-early summer (still haven't hit SFDK...), Virginia late summer.

Near positive: SFMM, DLR/DCA, KBF plenty of times. Maybe Adventure City for once. Edit: Vegas mid february too.

Anything else, I don't know at the moment.

Also, very small chance I might hit http://rcdb.com/pd1388.htm... Don't ask. :p

[Brandon]

I wont be doing much for the 2008 season most likely. There is a small chance that I'll be going to Las Vegas, but when I say small, I mean 2% small.

I'll be going to Silverwood Theme Park, hopefully for opening day, which means 3 new credits, 4 if I decide to be a credit monger and ride the Zamperla kiddie that they have.

I have plans to make it back down to SoCal for Winter Coaster Solace @ KBF, which means another new credit (Sierra Sidewinder). And, chances are I'll also be going to the Disneyland Resort during this trip.

And, thats probably my whole season. If I do end up unemployeed sometime in 2008, I'll probably apply for a job at Silverwood. (Wish me luck!)

[Arez]

My 2008:

Memorial Day Weekend:

Hershey Park (Nantimi First Rider Session)
Dorney Park
Knoebels
Kennywood
Six Flags Great Adventure

Early Summer 2008:

Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
California's Great America
Gilroy Gardens

Late Summer 2008:

Alton Towers
Thorpe Park
Blackpool Pleasure Beach

It looks like a promising season for me. :)

-Alex

[GeorgeBC]

Confirmed

UK

Adventure Island
Alton Towers
Chessington World of Adventures
Drayton Manor
Pleasure Beach Blackpool

Europe

Port Aventura

USA

Busch Gardens Africa
Islands of Adventure
Seaworld Orlando
Universal Studios
Walt Disney World - Animal Kingdom
Walt Disney World - Hollywood Studios
Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom

Un-Confirmed

Europe

Euro Disney
Europa Park

[Comet]

I don't think I'm doing anything major, just regional stuff....

Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags New England
Hersheypark
Dorney Park
Lake Compounce

Then maybe Hard Rock Park if it's open around Thanksgiving next year.

[zburns999]

Honestly, do any of you guys go to half the parks you say you're going to? If I can get to three parks in a season I'd be more than happy.

[Zonga]

^ I feel the same way, lol.

I'm sure I'll be hitting up:
Discovery Kingdom
CA Great America
Disneyland
Magic Mountain

Then of course there is always the wish list, but that's a different story.

[Sam]

My 2008.

I plan to hit up my home park of SFDK a few times throughout the year. New credit on THBS (and possibly the kiddie coaster Roadrunner Express)

On my birthday weekend (2nd weekend in May), I plan to drive down and go to SFMM. There are reasons other than my birthday for why I want to go that particular weekend.

Mid June: My first ever trip to Cedar Point!!!!:D I will spend at least two full days at the park.

August 7 - 18 (Confirmed): Theme Park Review East Coast USA!! At least 12 parks (I don't need to name them all ;)) and over 80 coasters!


This will be a great year for me as I have never been to any park east of Park at Mall of America. Depending on what all we go to on the TPR trip, combined with Cedar Point, I might get 100 new coaster credits next year!

[Top Thrill Dolphin]

Honestly, do any of you guys go to half the parks you say you're going to?

Probably not.

I don't expect to do all the parks I put in the maybe column, but it's too early to tell at this point.

[Dan]

Honestly, do any of you guys go to half the parks you say you're going to? If I can get to three parks in a season I'd be more than happy.

Usually. I'm lucky my Dad loves roller coasters too, so he's up for most of the mondo trips I plan.

[theRock-steel]

First I should start with the locals:
Magic Kingdom
Epcot
Disney's Hollywood Studios (it's name next year)
Animal Kingdom
SeaWorld Orlando
Busch Gardens Africa
Universal Studios Florida
Islands of Adventure

I will be traveling to these (in time order):
Kennywood
Cedar Point
Holiday World
Six Flags Over Texas
SeaWorld San Antonio
Six Flags Fiesta Texas

[Sam]

Usually. I'm lucky my Dad loves roller coasters too, so he's up for most of the mondo trips I plan.

I wish my parents loved coasters as much as me. :(

[Tom]

I am taking a trip this summer of sole coasters, I have already confirmed it with my parents, but its just deciding between New England area or the South basically. If I go to the Florida parks I listed, well I will know that probably around June or July probably. Depends on how long it takes to get the information.

[Comet]

but its just deciding between New England area or the South basically.

What South area?

[Tom]

Georgia, South Carolina, probably Texas as well, depends on if we were to fly and stay with friends to start or no.

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Wow, mine will sound pitiful, but here goes:
SFMM in December
Grad Nite at DL In May or June, probably.
Cedar Point in august, hopefully.
And SFDK sometime if i'm lucky. Nothing is confirmed but SFMM yet.

(But, if I go to college in SoCal...)

[JD71]

Woo!
Vegas trip in mid February confirmed. :p

[FX-1]

I'll probably end up in Disney World some time. I'll almost definately have a BGA fun card by summer. Outside that I don't know too much. We rarely ever make it over to Universal and trips out of Florida don't happen save Christmas and Thanksgiving to visit family who live right near King's Dominion and Hershy Park and those places but we never go there save a one time trip to Hershy. My parents and my aunts and unles on my mom's side have been talking about going to Vegas, but it's not confirmed that --- if they go --- they will take me and whether or not we go to a park is a completely different story.

[-Drop Zone-]

For me:
Carowinds
Hard Rock Park
Family Kingdom
Ghost Town in the Sky
Busch Gardens Europe
Kings Dominion

[SnooSnoo]

All confirmed:

Trip 1:
Hard Rock Park
Carowinds
Six Flags over Georgia
Beech Bend
Dollywood
Holiday World

Trip 2:
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags New England
Lake Compunce
Darien Lake
La Ronde
Canada's Wonderland

The Norms:
Cedar Point
Kennywood

Boring weekend trips:
HersheyPark
Knoebels


Go me!

[jolash]

Updated version of my last posting on page 1...

Trip #1, February:
Busch Gardens Tampa
Sea World
Universal Studios (both parks)
Boomers
Disney (maybe)

Trip #2, summer:
Cedar Point
Kings Island
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom
Holiday World
Indiana Beach
Six Flags Great America
Mt. Olympus
Timber Falls
Nickelodeon Universe (MOA)
Valleyfair!
Michigan's Adventure
Canada's Wonderland
(in that order)


These aren't "fantasy trips" either. I already have non-refundable money invested in trip #2, and trip #1 shouldn't have a problem either.

I'll also have more than 93 new coasters under my belt this time next year.

[SnooSnoo]

^Hey, if you want to meet up for CP, i'd be more then willing.

[Sam]

^^ What group are you going with?

[jolash]

Add Little Amerricka to my list too now. :p


^^ What group are you going with?

Group? What group? This is my own trip set up with Mr. Thorp. :)

[Comet]

^


What group are you going with?

I'm interested too.

[Renegade]

Nickeloden Universe (3-4 times)
Valleyfair
Worlds of Fun
Adventureland?

The rest of the time, I'll be marching with my drumline on the football field!

[Michael]

Add Indiana Beach to my list. :cool:

[Arez]

Since I'll have my car soon, I'm going to try to take a road trip up to Vegas as well.

-Alex

[Airtime&Gravity]

Updated list:
SFGAM
SFSTL
SFGADV
Mt. Olympus
Timber Falls
Riverview
Little Amerricka
Indiana Beach
Waldameer?
Moreys Piers
Jersey shore parks

[vedved82491]

I expect 2008 to be a good year...especially if a certain HUGE theme park is an "OK" with my parents (CP)

So for sure I'm going to

Castles N' Coasters - Home park obv.

I should be going to:
Six Flags Magic Mountain, as we go like twice a year minimum.

If I'm luckyyyy:
CEDAR POINT! It'll be tough, and I'm still trying, so I hope to have the 'rents convinced. The main reason they don't want to do it is because "what else is there to do besides CP in Ohio?" Especially in a family where I'm the big coaster person, my brother can ride "moderate" coasters my mom is afraid of heights, and my dad gets motion sickness...

Also, I always have either a parent or family friend traveling to California, so maybe I'll get another run at KBF, DLR, USH, etc.

Only time will tell :D

[Jake]

Good luck with Cedar Point, especially if your the only coaster person in your family. I've had to deal with that problem for years, and the only way I got to Cedar Point was going with a friend (Ethan). As for other things to do in the Sandusky area..if your parents don't mind the drive to Cleveland there's all kinds of things to do...I guess..sure. Anyway, I can hardly believe all these trips you guys are planning on taking. I'm feeling pretty pleased with Hershey being my only trip "planned" for next year.

[Dan]

Since I'll have my car soon, I'm going to try to take a road trip up to Vegas as well.
I believe you have to be 21 to rent a hotel room in Nevada.

[Arez]

^ Yes, but I can drive up for the day (4.5 hour drive), and then head back home around 8pm.

-Alex

[Tom]

Ved, if there is anyone in your family who is an NFL fan, well Canton, Ohio is a drive away but its got the holiest NFL sanction there, Hall of Fame. Which just reminded me that if Derrick Thomas, R.I.P., gets inducted into the HoF this year I will be going there, so possibly a KI trip as well. As far as my plans go as of now it looks as if I will be going to the following parks.

SFMM
KBF
DLR
SFDK
CGA
HRP
SFOG
WoF
SFSL
SFKK
SFOT
Carrowinds
WDWR
BGA
UOR

and now depending on DT being inducted, should have happened 2 years ago, I may also go to KI and HW, but not including those 2 parks I will hit 84 new coasters, excluding kiddie rides, if all goes according to plan.

[nin]

Six Flags over Georgia....
...and that's probally it.

[tycooner55]

Kennywood a couple times for sure.

Hopefully a weekend at CP as well.

That's all I know of right now.

[FX-1]

Last minute Orlando trip confirmed for 2007. Will be going to Disney or IOA.

[-SHOX-]

Planned Parks
-Kings Island
-Cedar Point
-Hard Rock Park
-Busch Gardens Africa

[Michael]

^ yay, another Indiana coaster entusiast... sweet :)

welcome! :cool:

[Jake]

*Updating 'list'*

Looks like I wont be making it out to Hershey next year. So, I guess it'll just be my home parks then.

[JD71]

Alright, good news, I may take a trip to North/South Carolina sometime come February-June, but I'd be back there for about a month... But still, I'd get to hit such parks like Carowinds and Hard Rock Park! Woo!

[deaconnor]

Here's mine. The only one I'm almost positive on is Carowinds

Carowinds
Hard Rock Park
Kings Island
SFMM maybe
Wet N Wild(NC)

[rollercoasterfreek]

I was hoping to go to SFMM for May but now I can't afford to. The only plans I know for sure would be at Great America and SFDK.

[sheikra182]

Wow this is going to be a LONG list.
January
Disneys Animal Kingdom
Disneys Hollywood Studios
Disneys Magic Kingdom
EPCOT
Universal Studios
Islands of Adventure
Boomers?

Febuary
Busch Gardens Africa
Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios Florida
Boomers?

March
Seaworld Orlando
Universal Studios
Islands of Adventure
Boomers?

April
Islands of Adventure
Universal Studios
Busch Gardens Africa

May
Worlds of Fun
Silver Dollar City
Celebration City
Universal Studios Florida
Islands of Adventure

June
Universal the whole month

July
Six Flags Great Adventure
Hersheypark
Dorney Park
Universal Orlando

Then I will close with Universal Orlando and a trip to BGA for Howl-O-Scream. Not a bad season and I am just glad to get new parks. I am not looking for new credits to go after like some people.....

[crZythrill3r]

*Maybes

Planned Parks -
---------------
Hard Rock Park
Carrowinds
Adventureland [Traditional Park to go to every year]
Cedar Point CoasterMANIA*
Busch Garden Africa*
IoA*
Hershey Park*

[sheikra182]

^No Universal Studios Florida? Man you got to do USF. The Simpsons is coming "D'OH!". Lol sorry I am just like anxious for the ride to open and I can't wait for it.

[Jake]

Oh yes, because the Simpsons looks like such a fantastic attraction.. *note the sarcasm dripping from this statement*

I'll be hitting all my home parks, but I'm not sure when I'll be doing what, and all that good stuff.

[sheikra182]

Oh yes, because the Simpsons looks like such a fantastic attraction.. *note the sarcasm dripping from this statement*

*Sigh* Here we go again....Oh well anyway. How can you seriously say that? Your talking about a show that has well over 500 Episodes and set the path for Family Guy, American Dad, as well as many others. This show now it turning into a ride were you can be in Springfield with the Simpsons and go through a world of theres instead of looking at it through a T.V. Screen. I also don't understand how you can't be happy that this is coming to USH as well. I've seen the pictures of the new paint and they look great. I have also heard from many sources(NOT SCREAMSCAPE) over UOR that the cars are looking great and the ride is going to be excellent. Sure big deal it's BTTF but there's more plans than throw a new car and a new video and call it a day. No, I believe they are also working on the ride's system itself. The other thing that makes this look good is the amount of publicity it has gave the parks. The publicity it has gave off is incredible. Does this prove a point that it is a good thing for USH and UOR or should I continue?

[Jake]

See you BELIEVE that they are working on the ride's systems, but you really don't know. From what I have heard, the systems will be exactly the same, of course I could be wrong. The Simpsons is failing in popularity, the new shows (heck even the old shows) aren't that funny, the whole franchise is just falling to pieces entertainment-wise in my book.

But to each his own, I suppose.

[sheikra182]

Since when is it failing?! That show has always been popular. Look at the movie, that was a HUGE success and why you called the Simpsons a failing franchise I have no clue about because the movie was a success and raked in alot of money. The Merchandise is always selling at UOR. I don't know about USH, but I am always seeing the merchandise of the Simpsons around the park. But this franchise is not failing, the movie and latest merchandise cash income proved that. Not to mention the new video game.....

[Dan]

I thought I'd bring this to the table...
http://www.google.com/trends/viz?q=The+Simpsons,+Family+Guy,+Back+to+the+Future&date=all&geo=all&graph=weekly_img&ctab=0&sa=N
The blue is The Simpsons, the red is Family Guy, and the orangish is Back to the Future. While it's obvious that BTTF has lost its popularity, look at how much more popular Family Guy has been lately. THe jump of The Simpsons is obviously the movie, but look how long that lasted. As far as advertising, I've seen not one ad for the addition to USH, and I live fifteen or twenty minutes away.

Back on topic :D

My Las Vegas trip is confirmed, I'll be there MLK weekend! Other than that, things are up in the air for me.

[Jake]

I'd also like to note that just because a show is "popular", doesn't mean that the ride will be any good.

Speaking of Las Vegas, I might make a trip out there this summer, because my dad has a conference there.. We'll see.

[3xinvert]

Where I'm Going:

HP (Fahrenheit)
Hopefully Hard Rock Park (Led Zepplin: The Ride)
Hopefully BGA (All)

I don't do much...

[p0tat0]

I can't get into Disneyland for free anymore :/ so I guess Im not gonna go there next year, but definitely:

Knotts
SFMM

If I visit my friends at Berkeley I might visit those two norcal parks.

And a maybe on Las Vegas... since I'm 18 maybe theres at least SOMETHING i can dolol. Can't wait for 21!

[italianpnoy112]

Let's see:

-Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
-Six Flags Discovery Kingdom
-Six Flags Magic Mountains
-Great America (Unsure)

Anyway that's the list. I have to renew my season pass for SFMM soon.

[Norcal Twists]

My 2008 Season:
-California's Great America
-Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk
-Six Flags Discovery Kingdom(Tony Hawk's Big Spin)
-Six Flags Magic Mountain(Deja Vu,X2,Superman)
-Disneyland(Space Mountain)
-California Adventure(ALL)
-Knott's Berry Farm(Ghostrider,Sierra Sidewinder)
-Six Flags New England(Dark Knight,IDK what else)
-Six Flags Great Adventure(ALL)

Looks like a good season for me :)

[The Storm Runner]

Hersheypark a lot :D
And now KD is looking to be on the plans. :) (Volcano was closed last time I went, and now with Dominator :))

And SFNE is still in the works...

[socalMAN123]

Well, I did have this huge trip planned for 08, but alas and alike...there is no way I'm gonna be able to save up all the money to do the trip. So it looks like I'm just gonna hit up the credits locally, maybe make a trip up North or over to Vegas. But, I'm gonna be hitting up Haunt at least twice next year and HHN probably just once. So a lot of my money will go in there.
---Brent :cool:

[SnooSnoo]

All confirmed:

Trip 1:
Six Flags Fiesta Texas
Six Flags over Texas
Sea World San Antonio

Trip 2:
Hard Rock Park
Carowinds
Six Flags over Georgia
Beech Bend
Dollywood
Indiana Beach

Trip 3:
Six Flags Great Adventure
Six Flags New England
Lake Compounce
Darien Lake
La Ronde
Canada's Wonderland

The Norms:
Cedar Point
Kennywood

Boring weekend trips:
HersheyPark
Knoebels
Waldameer


Updated!!

Just getting luckier and luckier.. ;)

[JD71]

Update, If anyone cares: Carolina trip cancelled, February Vegas trip still planned...

[Tom]

Well some bad news for me. Parents opted to remove vacation planning trips from me for the moment. We are discussing a New England trip which I would definitely be hitting SFGAdv and SFNE but its too soon to tell. I will know on Saturday afternoon if I will be going to Ohio again this year, NFL HoF announcement. Derrick Thomas in, I am going to Southern Ohio.

Unconfirmed noted by +
CONFIRMED noted by *
SFMM*
KBF*
DLR*
WoF*
SFKK*
SFSL*
Vegas-Ride at Circus Circus, Manhattan Express, Speed: The Ride*
KI+
Holiday World+
SFGAdv+
SFNE+

I am pushing hard for SFGAdv. I am fortunate my dad and brother enjoy coasters, while my mom is afraid of heights. My dad and I would be the only ones for the Ohio trip, or just me if I have to.

[3xinvert]

My update, if anybody gives a care...

SFGAdv added in May...shweetness...

[sheikra182]

For me, I'm moving my Missouri trip back to August sadly lol. I was going to go in May, but I now can't go until August =(.

[Tom]

Trip changes for me, no more Ohio, I am going to try and substitute it with another trip of just me and my dad. I think I am going to aim for S. Carolina with HRP, but who knows.
-Revised-
CONFIRMED
SFMM
KBF
DLR
WoF
SFKK
SFSL
Vegas-Ride at Circus Circus, Manhattan Express, Speed: The Ride

So only new things confirmed are SFSL, SFKK, and WoF. Sucks.

[Youhow2]

Confirmed for me...
BGE-howl o scream, may, agust
IOA-spring break
USF-spring break
Wet and wild(floridia)-spring break
PKD- july, august

Unconfirmed, but more than likely...
SFMM- Summer, june
CP- Summer, july

Unconfirmed but planning to stop by...
SFGAdv-Summer, july
BGA-Summer, july
KBF-Summer, june

[Matt]

I really don't have many trips planned out quite yet, but I can list some of the parks I'm expecting to visit this summer and maybe a few dates:

May 10th - 11th - Cedar Point's Opening Day (And then Prom later that night!), and the spending another day there after prom.
May 23rd - 24th - Holiday World for Holiwood Nights
September 27 - Holiday World for Fall Affair
??? - Knoebels for Phoenix Phall Phun Phest

Random trips sometime this season:
Kennywood
Kings Island
Fun Spot
Indiana Beach
Waldameer
Six Flags New England (maybe)
Six Flags New Jersey (maybe)
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom (maybe)
Kings Dominion (maybe)
Busch Gardens Williamsburg (maybe)

[Maxamillious]

Seems like a few people are headed out to Kings Dominion this year. Give me a shout when your going because I'd love to do a meetup. :)

[3xinvert]

^I was just thinking that.

Skillet's playing a show @ KD this summer, I might head down for that...

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

Mine consist of Knotts, Disneyland, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Studios Hollywood, and SeaWorld trips. Plus my big senior graduation trip!

Which is either:
. England
. Florida
. Cedar Point

[ThrillsChills]

Valleyfair- Summer.
Magic Kingdom (maybe)- around the winter.
MOA- Summer.

All that is planned out so far.

[Youhow2]

^I was just thinking that.

Skillet's playing a show @ KD this summer, I might head down for that...


I might go to that... a skillet show? at KD... is that for kings fest?


Skillet is playing a show at the ted constant center in norfolk next sunday... 10 dollars general admission at the door... and since I work there, I'm sure I'll have a nice headstart on everyone who comes...

[3xinvert]

^Date's July 10th, look on their website or their MySpace.

It's either that or the April 11th in Lancaster, PA for me.

[MaverickManJZ]

Well, mine has been pretty damn good so far!

Beech Bend:
Kentucky Rumbler

Dreamworld:
Mick Doohan
Tower of Terror
Cyclone
Reptar

Movie World:
Road Runner
Lethal Weapon
Scooby Doo

8 new credits already! And still to come:

Dollywood
SFKK
KI
CP
SFGAmerica
Holiday World

[apsterling]

I'm visiting my uncle in Detroit, so I'll be a few hours from The Point- and I haven't been since '01, so I'm quite ready to go back. Course, it's either that or King's Island... I'll take The Point though!

[Brandon]

My mom got a e-mail from the Stratosphere today about cheap room rates between now and June so I may be going back to Vegas again for my b-day in May. This is still up in the air though but if airline rates are cheap as well, there's a good chance of this happening.

[thedeadfrog]

Well...Brandon, call me if it works out.

My season looks like this so far...
-Solace...

...What you expected more? I live in Arizona...Give me a break.

[Brandon]

Well...Brandon, call me if it works out.
Oh most deffinately CJ! If it does work out, and you can meet me, me and you will have to marathon X-Scream lol.

[Michael]

Add Silver Dollar City to my list! I'm heading out to Branson for Spring Break! :biggrin:

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Updates:
SFMM in May
DL In May
SFGAdv in August
SFDK in May and maybe June
Hopefully Coney Island too in July
Nothing confirmed yet, but I'm going to college in SoCal, so...

(But, if I go to college in SoCal...)

[apsterling]

April 13th - (Not really coaster season, but y'know) Panic! At The Disco, Motion City Soundtrack. Honda Civic Tour.

June 25th and 26th - Cedar Point!

[Sam]

90% chance of a trip to southern California during spring break in three weeks. The trip will consist of KBF, DLR, and maybe USH. No SFMM since I went there a few times last year and X2 won't be open until after my trip down there.

[Dan]

An update for me - I'll be visiting Dorney Park, Six Flags Great Adventure, and probably Six Flags New England.

[Brandon728]

Positives:
-Kings Dominion
-BGE

Praying for:
-SFGA
-Hershey Park
-SFA (just for ride counts)
-Hard Rock Park

Trying to avoid:
-Disney World!!!

[yDp]

As far as I know,
-Stuff on The Strip(live 20 mins away)
-SFMM
-SFoG(About 2 1/2 hours from my mom's)

[Dietcokevan]

For me

-SFDK *Tony Hawk!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

-CGA *Flight Deck/FireFall!!!!!!!!!*

its going to be a GREAT trip!

[jolash]

Update for me:

-Waldameer (most likely) on Wednesday [yay Ravine Flyer!!!]
-Kennywood possibly later in the year
-Fiesta Texas and/or Sea World Texas a possibility

[ThrillsChills]

Parks Going-
Valleyfair
Mall Of America


Parks hoping-
Bush Gardens


Their could be more, but who knows because of money wise.

[Miller Lite]

Random trips to my home park SFDK. Other than than that I might be taking some people to SFMM later this month. Also my family is going to Sea World San Diego the last week of this month so I'll be going there as well!!!

[zburns999]

Already went to Great Adventure. Hershey in a little over a week and Cedar Point at the end of July. Maybe even Kennywood later this year because I'll be going to scool only about an hour away.

[nin]

Ive gone to SFoG a few times already (more to come.)
and possibly Dollywood.


exciting. :glare:.

[Comet]

-Hard Rock Park
-Busch Gardens Europe
-Six Flags Fiesta Texas
-Six Flags New England
-Lake Compounce
-Hersheypark

Maybe Great Adventure

[mayoki]

Well this sucks for me.

-Nothing
-Nothing

Well in spring while in Houston I made a 2 hour stop at Kemah boardwalk (BWB)....

Other than that,
-Nothing. :(

[Maxamillious]

Haha, I went to Kings Dominion and rode the Blue Ridge Tollway Cars. My first and last ride of this season. :stick_tongue:

[Rocket]

Completed:

SFMM
KBF
DLR
x100

Coming Up:

CP
Hersheypark
Michigan's Adv

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

Completed:

SFMM
KBF
DLR
x100

Coming Up:

CP
Hersheypark
Michigan's Adv

^ Same thing as him!! (lol)

. SFMM
. KBF
. DLR
x100

Plus Legoland... (lol)

Coming Up:

Summer 2008 Trip:

. Cedar Point
. HersheyPark
. Michigan's Adv

[p0tat0]

I've only been to DLR this summer, only for a couple hours haha.


As a coaster enthusiast I'm slackin

[Jake]

I haven't been to a theme park this summer, but I generally make up for it in the "off season".

[coastermatt]

Same here, I don't visit too many parks over the summer, not that fun... :/

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

I love visiting Knotts and Disneyland in the summer!! First off there extremely close to my house, and secondly there just super fun to be at rather than bored at home... Knotts hasn't been busy yet this summer!! (Doesn't matter for me any ways!!) Disney yeah it's crowded but there are sick shows to watch and always good photography spots to find!! :cool1: Also I have a season pass for both so way not go? (lol) Thats just me!!

I also did go to Universal one time this year!! (Forgot that one.)

[crZythrill3r]

Done List:
Hard Rock Park [VIP TOUR]
Adventureland

To Do List:
Dollywood
Carowinds
Hard Rock Park
Six Flags Over Gerogia
Myrtle Beach Pavilion [Family Kingdom]
[Southeast Experience Trip]

Maybe List:
Mall of America; Nick Universe
Hersheypark
Six Flags Great Adv.

[coastermatt]

^^Yeah, Knott's hasn't been crowded at all so far.

[Renegade]

Wow. All of you have serious ca$h. I've only been to two parks the whole year, and that's all. I wonder how many people on here wouldn't surrvive in South Dakota, land of no roller coasters for 4 hours...

[Michael]

Florida Trip and First Cedar Point Trip have been canceled for me, both because of other events. At least I'll be able to make it to the second CP trip.

I'd go to some more parks if I had some dough, god damn gas prices. I'm really interested to see how many of the people make it to these parks :tongue:

[Matt]

Ive been too...

Cedar Point
Kings Island
Waldameer
Holiday World

And thats it thus far. Will be going to kennywood in about 2 weeks and then hershey some time soonish. Hopefully another Holiday World trip soon and I'd love to make it out to Indiana Beach sometime this year. Work and upcoming school may have a limit on what I can do.

Oh, and MIA and Knoebels would be just wonderful too. :)

[Dietcokevan]

I hope to have my East Coast trip either next year or the year after. The park I will visit are *in order* are: Hershey Park, SFGAvd, SFA, KD, and BGE. I know it sounds like a very expensive trip. But my family has been saving up for a big trip like this for about 2 years now.

We get most of our money from recycling cans and bottels. I know it doen't sound like a lot of money but last time we went we got enough to get my brother and half of my into Herhsey.

[TheLightningRacer]

Been To:

Hersheypark
Cedar Point
Walt Disney World
Dorney Park

Maybe:

Kings Dominion
Knobels (if flying turns is going to open this year, I have only been waiting for 2 years!!!)

[Curly]

Nothing new for me. So. Cal parks and Las Vegas. Next year is when things will get interesting.

[CedarFair Kinda Guy!]

Are Summer 2008 Trip, is getting re worked right know..

So we have a for sure:

. Cedar Point
. Michagean's Adv

Maybe list:

. Kings Island
. Or 2 full days at the Point!

[Sam]

^ Go for 2 days at Cedar Point instead. King's Island can wait till next year when they have their new B&M hyper. ;)

[Jake]

But if you aren't likely to get back out that way for a while, I would go for one day at each park.

[RollermanDan]

Been to:

DLR *probably 10 times?*
KBF *2x*
SFDK *1x*
SFMM *20x+*
USH *2x*


Going to:

BGT
WDWR
USO/IOA
SWO
Kennywood

Possibly going to:

SFFT (whenever the car is done)
SFGAdv
Hersheypark
Dorney Park
Knoebels
CP

[GoliathOwnz]

Haven't been anywhere this summer so far.....

Will be going: Six Flags Over Georgia

Maybe: Wild Adventure Valdosta

[Michael]

Once I get a job, Holiday World and King's Island are very likely for me this season. I've got CP comming up beginning of next month.

For 09, definitely gettting season passes to Cedar Point and King's Island. I'm promissing myself. To make a trip to California. I need a great road trip, and what a better location than Cali them parks :smile:

[Tom]

Dead Season for me so far

SFMM-1
USH-1
DLR-1 (free)

For sure visiting
KBF
WoF

Maybe
SFDK
CGA
SFSL
SFoT

I might hit up a concert in Dallas so if I do SFoT is going to be the following day!

[ThrillsChills]

Busch Gardens sometime in November.

[Jake]

Magic Mountain for the first time this year tomorrow.

Potentially still going to SeaWorld for the first time next month.

[Exceller]

For me, I'm going to Knott's and Universal. If I'm lucky, I'll be going to SFMM.

[Miller Lite]

Change of plans. Not going to sfmm. Instead Sam and I will be going to CGA for two days.

[apsterling]

Cedar Point
Carowinds

woo!

[Sam]

SFDK yesterday

CGA with Adam tomorrow and Tuesday.


TPR East Coast Trip August 6-17

[nokia]

my list:sfstl silver dollar city worlds of fun

[Brandon]

Some people may think I'm having a bad season, but not in my opinion.

Lets see...
-Went to Silverwood theme Park for the first time.
-Got 4 new credits, 1 more on the way making for my 35th credit.
-Became a ride operator.
-So far got signed off to operate 6 different rides at Silverwood (Tremors, Timber Terror, Corkscrew, Thunder Canyon's load station, Bumper Boats, Elephants).

And I believe thats it lol. But yeah, in my opinon, good season so far. :)

[Jumpman23]

My season sucked! My family and I every year go to Orlando during the summer, we went to BGT, IOA, Universal, and all of the Disney parks... oh yeah I forgot about Seaworld, anyway I couldnt go on any of the rollercoasters because of my knee surgery and I have to use crutches, this season is going to suck.

[Coasteridiot]

I got a great season this year.
SFMM x5 (I think)
KBF x2
DL & CA x1 for each.
SFDK x2
CGA x2
SCBB x2
Gilroy Gardens x1
Sea World San Diego x1
Lagoon x1
Las Vegas x2
Castle Park x2
Scandia x1
Adventure City x1 (lol)
Pacific Park x1
and...I think that's it. I'll be going to SFMM about 2 more times this year, Castle Park about 1 more time, KBF about 1 more, Legoland for my first time to get 3 credits, Vegas 1 more time, and I might get to Belmont Park for Giant Dipper.

[Airtime&Gravity]

My season was not as good as it looked like it would be at the beginning of the year, but there is always next year.

Six Flags Great America 10+
Six flags St. Louis
Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom

[Xtreme Descent]

I had fun during my season. I got to visit SFMM for my first time! :D

Knott's Berry Farm x8
Six Flags Magic Mountain x2

I might be visiting KBF 1-2 more times before the end of 08.

[Jman]

SFGADV x1 - 3 New Credits
Kennywood x1 - 5 New Credits
Dorney x1

Nothing spectacular numbers wise but great quality all around for the new credits.

[Jake]

I don't believe I rode any new coasters this season.

But I certainly can't say I'm unhappy with my season, interesting.

[Michael]

SDC and CP, that was all for me this year. Luckily I'm getting a 2009 Season Pass for King's Island next week. :cool:

[ThrillsChills]

Very bad..

Valleyfair
Mall of America

Thats it.:(

[vekoma9]

My season wasn't that great.

I have been to SFDK once this year.

Then cause my band is going to the tournament of Roses Parade I get to go to Knott's, DCA, Disney Land, and Universal studios. So It is all good.

Go McQueen!

[thatdancingbear]

I didn't do much more than the regular,

SFMM a bunch of times,
Solace at KBF,
Ace Day at SFMM,

Im probably going to go to KBF once more this year, still need Pony Express Credit.

[RaptorOMGZ]

The feelings towards my season this year is mutual. I really don't know if i should love it or hate it. I went to Cedar Point 8 times i believe, once during halloweekends which to me is always a good time :)

I also got to go to Michigan's Adventure and ride Shivering Timbers for my first time, unfortunately it was the only one I got on at the park. :(

The most recent park for me was my first Six Flags park, Six Flags Great America. It was alright, the new rides were great, but it also taught me a few not so great things about Six Flag parks compared to Cedar Fair parks.

The 2008 season isn't over yet though ;)
I still have my trip down to Florida in December for Universal Studios and IOA!

[rollercoasterfreak91]

^ Hey, if you're gonna be hitting five parks and CP 8 times, that's a good season...Some uf us have never even seen CP. :( lol

My season is pretty much:
SFDK once
KBF once for Scary Farm
SFMM around three times
SFGAdv once
Coney Island's Astroland once
So, all in all, a pretty good season for me, lots of new credits. I just wish I could've gotten some coasters on my Brazil trip. :)

[rollercoasterfreek]

Seeing that the season officially came to a close for me (ie not year around parks open), It seemed pretty well. Some of the headlines throughout the year were crazy such as those hotel workers protesting in disney outfits.

If only the economy was better this year, I would feel better about the industry. With Six Flags and Cedar Fair both kind of falling, it does look depressing.

My only two parks for the year were Six Flags Discovery Kingdom (http://www.rcprocommunity.com/showthread.php?t=1139) and California's Great America.

EDIT: I saw the description and it mentioned the amusement industry with museums. I was in Ecuador this summer and went inside the Basilica del voto Nacional (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basílica_del_Voto_Nacional) and the Mitad Del Mundo (Middle of the world) (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitad_del_Mundo) which are two of the biggest touring things in Ecuador. I wanted to post a trip report on this but I was afraid this was too irrelevant to a coaster website. I will if anyone wants to see.

[rollercoasterfreak91]

Hey...post away...we have the NCR forum now. :) Sounds like an interesting trip.

[Luxornv]

My season was ok; I set a record for most times I've been to a park. However my coaster count only went up 3 this season.

SFGAm - 5 times
-New credit: The Dark Knight and Spacely's (I know, I'm a credit *****)
Timber Falls - 1 time
-New Credit: Avalanche