Author Topic: 2010 Swoosh PTR Thread (Read 7095 times)

Swoosh · « **Reply #30 on:** Jun 5, 2010, 06:53 »

SNOOPY'S HOT SUMMER LIGHTS
Media Event Photo Trip Report

June 4th, 2010

FULL UPDATE: the "OOOH LOOK! PRETTY! MEDIA EVENT" PTR

zztop · « **Reply #31 on:** Jun 5, 2010, 07:00 »

looks amazing

Ben Dover · « **Reply #32 on:** Jun 5, 2010, 07:04 »

Looks like an awesome addition to the park! Hopefully I can get out there and check it out in person this summer.

Does anyone know if all the lights are permanently staying up or are they going to be taken down when the event is over?

Swoosh · « **Reply #33 on:** Jun 6, 2010, 06:16 »

Sounded like they are staying up. They are in the process of putting "wraps" over the lights to help deter nature and people from messing with them (on the trees). That is still a work in progress though.

Jason · « **Reply #34 on:** Jun 6, 2010, 10:37 »

It really is pretty amazing to see.

Shelly · « **Reply #35 on:** Jun 7, 2010, 11:07 »

It was very cool to see! Pictures really don't do it justice, no offense to anyone who has displayed there shots. But, it really is something that you should walk through to get the full experience.
My family (including all three of my daughters) were there Friday night, and all of my girls were in amazement with everything there was to see. They enjoyed it so much, we couldn't help but go back over to WOF after swimming at OOF on Saturday.

Jason · « **Reply #36 on:** Jun 19, 2010, 09:01 »

I got a chance to check the lights out last night.

I was blown away. And there were a great deal of people still milling around in Europa, which as most of you know used to be a ghost town an hour before closing.

smileyboy57 · « **Reply #37 on:** Jun 20, 2010, 10:22 »

I also got a chance to check out all of it. It seems to be one of the busiest areas at night! I would recommend going to the little temporary shop and buy the special glasses for only like two bucks. I split the cost with a buddy. When you look at the lights it adds either hearts or stars I believe we bought stars). Pretty cool!

Swoosh · « **Reply #38 on:** Jun 25, 2010, 06:13 »

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
SIX FLAGS DISCOVERY KINGDOM Photo Trip Report

June 20th, 2010

FULL UPDATE: the "Six Flags + Animals = Wait, Whut?" PTR

zztop · « **Reply #39 on:** Jun 26, 2010, 02:31 »

how is the layout diffent? it looks about the same to me

Swoosh · « **Reply #40 on:** Jun 26, 2010, 04:54 »

Quote from: zztop on Jun 26, 2010, 02:31

how is the layout diffent? it looks about the same to me

Are you talking about Big Spin?
If so the differences are very obvious in the photos.
SFDK http://www.rcdb.com/4044.htm?p=21501
SFNE http://www.rcdb.com/3031.htm?p=12123

If you're talking about something else... um, can you let me know.

zztop · « **Reply #41 on:** Jun 26, 2010, 05:49 »

ok now I see them to me its just another spinning coaster

Prowler182 · « **Reply #42 on:** Jun 27, 2010, 10:32 »

If I do end up going to San Francisco next year it's gonna be tough which park to choose to goto. Great America or Discovery Kingdom because both look great. How good was Medusa running?

zztop · « **Reply #43 on:** Jun 27, 2010, 01:25 »

well great america might not last much longer

Jason · « **Reply #44 on:** Jun 27, 2010, 03:05 »

SFDK would be my choice. It's been a while since we were out there but we really liked SFDK. I was not a fan of GA.

Swoosh · « **Reply #45 on:** Jun 27, 2010, 03:47 »

I'm about done with my CGA PTR -- I'll have it online later tonight

Swoosh · « **Reply #46 on:** Jun 27, 2010, 10:13 »

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
CALIFORNIA'S GREAT AMERICA
Photo Trip Report

June 21st, 2010

FULL UPDATE: the "the OTHER Great America" PTR

steel · « **Reply #47 on:** Jun 28, 2010, 11:42 »

Bayern Curve! I thought those were all gone!
Good read. It's interesting how CGA and SFGAm started out as sister parks and now they're operated by rival companies. Huh.

Swoosh · « **Reply #48 on:** Jun 28, 2010, 11:51 »

^I know right. I was so excited to see a honest-to-goodness working Bayern Curve.

tonyblackjack · « **Reply #49 on:** Jun 29, 2010, 05:41 »

Never ridden one hope the park is still open in 2012 when we take our Cali Trip!

Swoosh · « **Reply #50 on:** Jun 29, 2010, 09:13 »

It didn't sound too promising from the employees.

Swoosh · « **Reply #51 on:** Jul 3, 2010, 05:31 »

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
WINCHESTER MYSTERY HOUSE Photo Trip Report

June 21st, 2010

FULL UPDATE: The "Wow, this is a WEIRD PLACE" PTR

Swoosh · « **Reply #52 on:** Jul 3, 2010, 05:38 »

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
GILROY GARDENS Photo Trip Report

June 22nd, 2010

FULL UPDATE: The "This Place Has Gone to the Trees" PTR

Swoosh · « **Reply #53 on:** Jul 4, 2010, 09:15 »

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
BOOMERANG BAY at CGA Photo Trip Report

June 21st, 2010

FULL UPDATE: The "CRIKEY! IT'S A WATERPARK!" PTR

Prowler182 · « **Reply #54 on:** Jul 4, 2010, 09:14 »

Thank you for putting that Mystery House up! I've seen it on Travel Channel numerous times and I love seeing it because it's so unique. They say the lady who owned the house kept adding on wierd new stuff like you saw the doors leading to nowhere etc. Loved the PTR by the way.

But back to my comment on CGA, I was interested mainly for Flight Deck. Looked kinda fun, nothing like Afterburn in Carowinds but still looked good.

Swoosh · « **Reply #55 on:** Jul 4, 2010, 09:37 »

Afterburn at Carowinds is a much better ride that Flight Deck at CGA. However the CGA layout is still quite fun for what it is.

Swoosh · « **Reply #56 on:** Jul 5, 2010, 12:27 »

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA ADVENTURE
SANTA CRUZ BEACH BOARDWALK
Photo Trip Report

June 22nd, 2010

FULL UPDATE: The "Park with the 'REAL' GIANT DIPPER" PTR

Prowler182 · « **Reply #57 on:** Jul 5, 2010, 07:28 »

Agreed on the Flight Deck comment it does look like it packs a punch in the layout. I like the helix over the lake a lot. Thats what looks like a ton of fun.

How good was the Giant Dipper? It looks like fun for a classic ride. I just cant decide what all to do if I make it out there next year. Im in San Francisco so dont wanna go to far but your PTRs are making me wanna hit everything!

Racer · « **Reply #58 on:** Jul 6, 2010, 09:20 »

The boardwalk park looks really cool.

Swoosh · « **Reply #59 on:** Jul 8, 2010, 02:39 »

Scorpion's Tail at Noah's Ark is epic.