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  1. Dan Nguyen

    Your longest theme park hiatus?

    Before becoming an enthusiast was about a decade. After becoming an enthusiast, 2020. January 1st to June 14th - a Python Pit broke that spell June 28th was the first actual park visit (Trimpers Rides & Jolly Roger Ocean City) and first real coaster (Tidal Wave Vekoma boomerang) July 2nd was...
  2. Dan Nguyen

    Top 10(ish): 2024 Edition - page 124

    Went to Kentucky Kingdom. Interesting place. My top 10 shifted a little thanks to that. Skyrush - Hersheypark Intimidator 305 - Kings Dominion Fury 325 - Carowinds Twisted Timbers - Kings Dominion El Toro - Six Flags Great Adventure Lightning Rod - Dollywood Superman the Ride - Six Flags New...
  3. Dan Nguyen

    Top 10(ish): 2024 Edition - page 124

    My list has changed quite a bit since I last posted something here. Skyrush - Hersheypark Intimidator 305 - Kings Dominion Fury 325 - Carowinds Twisted Timbers - Kings Dominion El Toro - Six Flags Great Adventure Lightning Rod - Dollywood: dethroned Storm Runner for favorite launch coaster...
  4. Dan Nguyen

    Biggest Disappointment...

    So I was kinda underwhelmed by the cinnamon bread at Dollywood. It kinda reminds me of a fancy cinnamon pretzel but bigger and a lot more expensive. It was good but I probably won't go out of my way to try it again.
  5. Dan Nguyen

    Your Year in Review: 2019 edition on page 5

    Coaster Count January 2019: 130 Coaster Count January 2020: 168 Not as many as some people here but I'm hoping to make it past 200 this year. New parks visited: Plopsaland de Panne, Thorpe Park, Six Flags New England, Coney Island, Dollywood Favorite new credit: Lightning Rod Favorite new park...
  6. Dan Nguyen

    What is your favourite drop tower?

    1. Tower of Terror (WDW) - Best drop/dark ride in the world hands down. Different ride every time plus great atmosphere and a perfect theme to boot 2. Drop Zone (KD) - When its running, its really good. Dropping from that height and not hitting the brakes till the bottom is a great feeling. I...
  7. Dan Nguyen

    Rides that you would like more if they had different restraints

    I dunno if its because not a lot of people have ridden them but Zamperla's Thunderbolt coasters have godawful restraints. They're bulky, super uncomfortable and they always staple no matter what. Something a little more open would do wonders for those rides since the rides themselves are pretty...
  8. Dan Nguyen

    Theme Park Maps

    I like both of Disney's map styles. The previous design has a lot of character and detail but I like that the newer maps are designed to look more accurate to match the maps in the phone app. IMO a good park map has a good amount of detail and is easy to read so you can actually use it to...
  9. Dan Nguyen

    Rank the Thorpe Park coasters

    1. Stealth - Pretty great launch. Its basically a mini-Ka and I really like Ka 2. Nemesis Inferno - Its a little short but its really well paced and has some decent forces 3. Saw - Pretty standard Eurofighter. I like the pre-lift section. The rest of the ride is pretty alright I guess 4. Swarm...
  10. Dan Nguyen

    Your Least Common Opinion?

    People rag on Saw? It was good when I rode it. Probably the best of the (3) Gerst coasters I've ridden so far. Not really saying that much considering all 3 are pretty middle of the road coasters. I don't really get the hype Gerstlauer coasters get though, They're fun rides but they look a...
  11. Dan Nguyen

    Your Least Common Opinion?

    I really like the ride a lot. Fantastic airtime, awesome soundtrack, decent pacing. The ride has a bit of a rattle but that doesn't really affect the ride experience that much. A lot of people ragged on the ride so I came in with low expectations and was blown away by how surprisingly good it...
  12. Dan Nguyen

    Your Least Common Opinion?

    Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit is criminally underrated and is my favorite coaster in Florida. Also Vekoma flying coasters are better than B&M flying coasters.
  13. Dan Nguyen

    Top 10(ish): 2024 Edition - page 124

    My top 20 shifted somewhat thanks to this previous trip. Rides in bold are the latest additions to my top 20. Skyrush - Hersheypark Intimidator 305 - Kings Dominion Fury 325 - Carowinds Twisted Timbers - Kings Dominion El Toro - Six Flags Great Adventure Superman the Ride - Six Flags New...
  14. Dan Nguyen

    Quietest you've ever seen a theme park?

    Went to Plopsaland on a weekday last month. It was a ghost town. I was surprised to see none of the shops open at all. Same with Thorpe Park on the same trip except that was a little bit busier. I couldn't imagine visiting during a high season like summer. It seems like that park gets quite the...
  15. Dan Nguyen

    Top 10(ish): 2024 Edition - page 124

    1. Skyrush - Its been a while since I've ridden but I remember being legit terrified by this thing. Nothing's beat it since. 2. Intimidator 305 - Most intense coaster I've ridden by far. Strong positive G's, great laterals, and an interesting mix of air really puts this ride over the top 3. Fury...
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