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Old 06-11-2007, 09:29 PM
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Dorney Class Trip

The title states what I did today. The park wasn't very crowded, but I went with a group of people who weren't quite tobrave, so I didn't do everything as I wanted. I rode Talon twice, good as always, Steel Force once, also good return run of airtime, Hydra twice, Laser once, Dominator each side once. Also rode Revolution, White Water Landing, Thunder Canyon Rapids, and Thunderhawk once.

Not much changed since last time, but some things. I finally got my front row ride on Laser. I may have gotten it before, but I forgot, but now I remember. Good stuff, but the ride doesn't differ as much between seats as most other coasters do.

I've ridden Hydra three times before, each time in the front. In May, it vibrated very badly and sort of hurt. This time, I rode in row 5 and 7, and not only was the ride much better in the back, but it was less vibrant. I assume that it's because the metal has warmed and expanded, and doesn't have as much room to shake around.

I didn't ride SS, because it doesn't seem so worth it anymore. Why is it that Kennywood and Cedar Point and Valley Fair have it free but Knott's and Dorney don't? Yes, Knott's and Dorney seat a lot less at a time, but it doesn't make sense because it's the same ride. They need to devise a way to make it free. Such as, on each adult ticket stub is one voucher to ride it once. That way, they can charge for re-rides, but they should give at least one ride for free.
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Old 06-11-2007, 10:25 PM
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And this in the Park and Ride Construction Forum why?

Sounds like you had a fun day. Was it crowded?
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Old 06-12-2007, 06:23 AM
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^Good question...I've moved it to Trip Reports where it belongs.

Sounds like you still had a good day at the park! I'll probably be up there soon...should be fun!
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Old 06-12-2007, 09:54 AM
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Too bad some scared people held you back. They are your pals to have a good time with though. Dorney delivers.
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Old 06-12-2007, 03:18 PM
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Why is it that Kennywood and Cedar Point and Valley Fair have it free but Knott's and Dorney don't?
Capacity. If they didn't charge, the lines would be too long and too slow.

Sounds like you had a good time. I'm doing a recreation of Dorney in RCT2 right now. Check TPR for it if you want. You might be able to help.
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