Author Topic: Knoebels opening day event. (Read 21201 times)

Robert T Ackerman · « **on:** March 10, 2008, 12:40:35 AM »

"Dawn of a New Season" is the name of Knoebels opening day event. For $20 you will get an hour of ERT on the 2 wooden coasters that are open, Pizza, a tour of the Haunted House (if you wish), a wristband good for all rides/coasters all day, and 2 Haunted Mansion tickets. No word on Flying Turns being open, I'm not exactly counting on it.

http://www.aceonline.org/fliers/KnoebelsApr2008.pdf

I will be there on Saturday of opening weekend for the event and I am trying everything I can to have Sunday off as well, because Knoebels is just that awesome that I need to spend 2 full days there.

Rob, who can't wait to snap some Flyers!!!

PcMan · « **Reply #1 on:** March 10, 2008, 01:04:39 AM »

Great Deal.
I have to attend this event
I missed last PPP
Now if I can talk my girl into going

what / where is the best place to stay ?

April 26th Saturday

Registration deadline April 11th

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #2 on:** March 10, 2008, 01:21:16 AM »

Matt's house

The Best Western in Danville is the nicest/newest (as far as I know) place in the area unless you rent a cabin in Knoebels campground. They might be sold out by now though, I will look into it sometime this week. I might be able to score a free place in a different campground that weekend also, so that might be where I'm staying!

coastersue · « **Reply #3 on:** March 10, 2008, 05:41:10 AM »

Rich and I will be there Saturday but don't plan on doing the event. For those not doing the event, Knoebels also offers buy-one-get-one free POP Saturday and Sunday of opening weekend as well.

Most people that I know staying over are staying at the Red Roof in Danville. We'll just be driving home Saturday night to save on the hotel expense.

Bubba Z · « **Reply #4 on:** March 10, 2008, 06:36:31 PM »

The Best western is a nicer place to stay. I was at the Roof two years ago and let's just say...I'm glad Ed had an extra room for me. Like Rob said, " It's newer so It's nicer"

I'm not sure you'll ever make Florida if you keep going on all these trips.

PcMan · « **Reply #5 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:11:10 PM »

MY universal annual pass is good till May 15th
is he still here ?

one moves here (Matt) and another moves away

this is where the coasters are
Orlandos not to shabby either

coastersue · « **Reply #6 on:** March 10, 2008, 07:22:28 PM »

The Red Roof by Knoebels is actually a nice one. I'd say it's above average for a Red Roof. I can't remember what the issue was, but I know someone told me they weren't pleased with the Best Western.

NJACERep · « **Reply #7 on:** March 10, 2008, 11:59:09 PM »

Best Western is...well...Best Western. Doesn't matter how new it is, they're all independantly owned and operated so if management is bad, it's bad. We had some rough times there during PPP weekend. Rooms not ready, not cleaned when we went in and the room we ended up with smelled really bad. They just couldn't seem to get their act together on a busy weekend.

I swear by the Red Roof in Danville. It's cheap, clean and I've never had any real problems in the 8+ years or so I've been staying there. I feel like I've tried every hotel in the Danville and Bloomsburg area and I'd say Red Roof is the best for its price. If you can afford the Hampton Inn, the room and amenities are better but Red Roof is the way to go if you're on a budget.

Is it strange when the night manager knows you by name? Man, that's how many times I've stayed there. LOL!

Adam

overlord · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2008, 11:11:21 AM »

Pocono mountain house FTW! =]

PcMan · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2008, 12:12:20 PM »

thanks
sounds good
I normally just use a hotel for sleep
as long as it clean linens/bed its fine
I also don't like to spend a lot for a nights sleep
if they had those "sleep coffins " like they do in japan i would even rent them

like the rain sleepers.

I remember years ago there was a motel that had the court yard enclosed and they had a hot tub and small pool .
can't remember but that was like 1991
-----------------
anyone need a week stay at a 2 story Shawnee Villa in the Poconos for $199 sleeps 6-10 people
full kitchen
2 baths
fireplace
2 indoor pools
arcade
golf
etc.
April 12th - 19th
I own this and can't use it

PcMan · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2008, 02:03:34 PM »

I reserved a room at the Red Roof just in case.

STANDARD 2 FULL BEDS NON-SMOKING, 19"TV $61

Millennium Force 44 · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2008, 04:14:09 PM »

Quote from: pcman on March 11, 2008, 12:12:20 PM

if they had those "sleep coffins " like they do in japan i would even rent them like the rain sleepers.

Do you by any chance know where I can find a picture of these little sleep coffins. I remember seeing a picture of them somewhere, but I can't remember where, and no one believes me that these exist and think it is something I saw in a dream.

PcMan · « **Reply #12 on:** March 11, 2008, 04:21:22 PM »

yes just search Capsule hotels $16-$34 a night

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsule_hotel

A Capsule hotels is a unique style of accommodation in Japan, inspired by the pursuit of efficiency of space and functional comfort, originating from the adaptive, creative spirit of the Japanese mind.

A typical Capsule Japan Hotel is composed of two major sections; a public lounge space including bathing, and the other is a private space where the sleeping rooms (capsules) are arranged. The actual sleeping room is a capsule unit made of reinforced plastic and designed in the image of a jet airplane's cockpit. In the capsule unit, all the required amenities are provided; TV, radio, alarm clock, adjustable lighting almost everything is provided! Every device is within your reach and you can control everything in a sleeping position.

Capsule Hotels Japanese styleFor the numerous business people working hard until after midnight and who miss their train, and for all the people coming to Tokyo on a short business trip, or holiday; young and old, men and women, a wide range of people stay at Capsule hotels in Tokyo.

Everybody that travels to Japan should experience this unique accommodation, at least once! One of the most unique accommodations in the world.

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #13 on:** March 19, 2008, 12:18:06 AM »

So I just found out today that I can have the entire weekend off... so I will be there Saturday and Sunday, most likely with a friend from around here who has never been there before, or out of NJ that much at all.

My friends Jim and Dave (jimvid and Flare - when they post on random sites) will be there for both days as well and I will be staying with them.

So an official roll call can go something like this...

1. Rob (plus 1 possible friend)
2. Kyle Mackey and Jenna (from CT)
3. Jimvid
4. Flare
5. PCMan
6. Sue and Rich
7. AVMatt

Anyone else... anyone.... Bueller??

PcMan · « **Reply #14 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:19:41 AM »

I may also bring a few extra people ( hopefully )

at least Tina and Myself if she doesn't back out. and maybe more

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2008, 01:42:24 AM »

1. Rob (plus 1 possible friend)
2. Kyle Mackey and Jenna (from CT)
3. Jimvid
4. Flare
5. PCMan
6. Sue and Rich
7. AVMatt
8. Tina (PCMan's woman.)

AV Matt · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2008, 11:31:50 PM »

Quote from: Frissbeking on March 19, 2008, 01:42:24 AM

1. Rob (plus 1 possible friend)
2. Kyle Mackey and Jenna (from CT)
3. Jimvid
4. Flare
5. PCMan
6. Sue and Rich
7. AVMatt
8. Tina (PCMan's woman.)

Stop posting for me! I need to up my count!

1. Rob (plus 1 possible friend)
2. Kyle Mackey and Jenna (from CT)
3. Jimvid
4. Flare
5. PCMan
6. Sue and Rich
7. AV Matt <--that's how I like it

8. Tina (PCMan's woman.)

Oh yeah, see ya on the flyers! Snapping school will be in session all weekend.

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2008, 12:01:46 AM »

1. Rob (plus 1 possible friend)
2. Kyle Mackey and Jenna (from CT)
3. Jimvid
4. Flare
5. PCMan
6. Sue and Rich
7. AV Matt <--that's how I like it
8. Tina (PCMan's woman.)
9. Bobby F (used to work at GADV, some of you may remember him - I talked him into going with me yesterday and he's never been there)

coastersue · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2008, 08:49:13 AM »

Was Bobby a supervisor? If so, I think I might know who you're talking about.

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #19 on:** March 23, 2008, 12:37:02 PM »

Yep, that's him.

PcMan · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2008, 01:40:43 PM »

FYI
registration deadline is next Friday April 11th
8 days from today

www.aceonline.org/fliers/KnoebelsApr2008.pdf

PcMan · « **Reply #21 on:** April 25, 2008, 09:45:52 AM »

It's been more then 10 years since I been here and never been on Twister

Roll call

1. Rob (plus 1 possible friend)
2. Kyle Mackey and Jenna (from CT)
3. Jimvid
4. Flare
5. PCMan + Tina (PCMan's woman.)
6. Sue and Rich
7. AV Matt <--that's how I like it
8. Melissa

I'm bummed out I can't stay over have a family event to attend to on Sunday

Bubba Z · « **Reply #22 on:** April 25, 2008, 08:05:36 PM »

^ Boo... I'll see you all @ PPP

Robert T Ackerman · « **Reply #23 on:** April 25, 2008, 09:36:52 PM »

That's what you think.

PcMan · « **Reply #24 on:** April 25, 2008, 10:29:00 PM »

Hmmm
theres a 0 to 70 percent chance of a thunderstorm mostly late in the afternoon

one thing i know is wooden coasters kick butt with wet tracks

www.weather.com/weather/hourbyhour/17824?begHour=10&begDay=117

my women still doesn't get why we are driving 140 to 166 miles to a park

I told her its Knoebels / she hasn't been there since she was a little kid maybe 25+ years ago
gas about $30 each way

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