Great Adventure Outpost
Industry => Trip Reports and Meeting Plans => Topic started by: Edwardo on June 27, 2012, 10:45:28 PM
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I'm trying to get caught up on these, bare with me.
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100_2796 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/7015333749/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
A different beast awaits from the parking lot.
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100_2797 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6869229180/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Yay! Finally! It's been about 3.5 years since my last visit.
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100_2800 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6869249532/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Love the theming, wish the ride time was way longer.
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100_2809 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6869312954/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
I LOVE this sculpture.
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100_2815 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/7015472725/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
I think its great how the new ride towers above every thing else in the park on the hillside.
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100_2840 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/7015629769/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Still the best Arrow ever (Even better than my beloved X), I just wish it were longer.
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100_2841 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6869526320/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
And it would be more comfortable with better rolling stock.
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100_2842 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/7015640817/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Did I say I love this sculpture?
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100_2862 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6869681354/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
It really fits the theme up on the mountain. At the top of the lift, you can see EVERYTHING.
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100_2867 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/7015848237/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Ultra smooth inversions, with a great Zero G Roll, as long as you're on the outside.
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100_2877 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/7015914567/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Great theming, terribly janky ride. Still, popular with the peeps.
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IMG_1914 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6870328546/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Still really LOVE this ride.
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IMG_1917 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/7016439055/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
The plaza was really well done.
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IMG_1921 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6870334320/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Looking over towards Wild Eagle from Adventure Mountain.
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IMG_1924 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6870336346/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Thunderhead really does shine. Especially after the rain.
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IMG_1928 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/6870342716/) by Edward Beavers (http://www.flickr.com/people/thescorpionlair/), on Flickr
Mmmm...Cinnamon Bread.
And the rest of the pix are Here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thescorpionlair/sets/72157629667031719/)
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I think I need to finally make it a point to get down to Dollywood next summer. I feel like I should turn in my "enthusiast card" for having been on 400+ rides, but never to Dollywood. Is there enough stuff to do in the area to turn it into a relaxing 4-5 trip where 2-3 of the days are spent at the park?
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Yes, Rob. It's like going to the Wisconsin Dells. There are a ton of touristy things to do, from watersides and alpine slides to go-karts and mini-golf, plus cheesy attractions like the the Jurassic Park boat ride rip-off and the Earthquake ride rip-off, as well as the awesome haunted house, aquarium, Zorbing, buffets everywhere, shopping galore, the Titanic museum, Dukes of Hazard museum, cabins up in the mountains, dinner shows... Not sure about clubbing, but you can get wasted at the Hard Rock Cafe at least.
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They have a Hard Rock? really?