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[steel-Rock]

I am thinking about SFA, BGE, KD, Hershey, Dorney, SFGAV, and Knoebels.
Knoebels would be all new for me.

I will have about 7 or 8 attractions that will be new or I just didn't get a chance to ride in '07.
Dominator, Intimidator 305, and Fahrenheit will be big. (I rode Green Lantern as Chang.)

Of course, Verbolten and Skyrush will be new next year. (I rode Apocalypse as Iron Wolf.)

[Daniel Westfall]

Topic moved because it more appropriately fits here, since the topic appears to be talking about Trip Planning and not the actual parks or rides themselves.

[Vater]

No plans yet. Although I'm hoping to start planning an Orlando trip soon for next fall or winter. I really want to take the wife and kids to Disney, and considering I've only been to the Magic Kingdom (twice, once in '79 and once in '87 when I was 6 and 14, respectively), I want to see it again along with all the other parks. Probably do a week-long package at one of the resorts.

[Daniel Westfall]

Theme Park Coaster Club (and probably COASTER-net will be included) is planning a trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in late June. This should be a chance for everyone that didn't get to ride Mach Tower last season to check it out as well as an opportunity to check out Verboltan. Hopefully we'll have some good footage to show you to promote the trip.

We're looking to do a lot of smaller meet-ups around the country as well.

[MorganFan]

My parents want to do a New York trip for Spring Break. I'm trying to convince them to move it to the early summer. Other than that, I don't really know what else.

Edit: Oh yeah, and probably Minnesota.

Edited by MorganFan, 21 December 2011 - 11:03 PM.

[steel-Rock]

Edit: Oh yeah, and probably Minnesota.

As I am sure that you have heard, The Mall of America is a monster. Nickelodeon Universe
was interesting. I recommend Avatar Airbender. SpongeBob is a little hard on the neck
with the restraints and the sharp turns. They have some nice flats; I would make sure that
I get to Brain Surge.
Of course with Wild Thing, the big place for you in Minnesota might be Valleyfair. Naturally
it is no Cedar Point, but it is similar to the smaller Cedar Fair parks like Dorney and WOF.
Arrow has made a better hybrid, GCI has done better, and there is one twisted impulse that
I like more. That being said, Excalibur, Renegade, and Steel Venom are still worthy of your
attention. High Roller is an interesting wooden designed and built by teams that were
basically unknown.
I will return there at some point, and I suspect that you will have fun.

[MorganFan]

Well the thing is that we go there every other year, and MOA hasn't been the same since Camp Snoopy...
Also, Valleyfair hasn't gotten a reasonable ride since Renegade, although I love me a ride on the Wild Thing.

[The BeastFan]

Well, I have a short summer break in 2012 as things move from quarters to semesters, so I'm making the most of it. I have quite an east coast trip in planning. Along with the C-net meet up at Busch Gardens Europe, I plan on going to Kings Dominion, Six Flags Great Adventure, Dorney Park, and possibly Hershey. I also plan and hope there is a Reds game @ Philly during that so I can catch a game there. Kings Island is a given, Cedar Point is a maybe, and hopefully Holiday World.

[TexasCyclone]

Well right now it looks like I'll be hitting up San Antonio for Spring Break which means Fiesta Texas and SeaWorld. I honestly have no idea where else I'll be going this next year. I'll prob see if my Dad and I could take a small trip during the summer. But this slow year will be all worth it. In 2013 I'm taking a HUGE spring break trip to Los Angeles and hitting up Disneyland, the all-new California Adventure, Magic Mountain, Knott's, and possibly Universal (with Transformers).

[Tori Finlay]

All these people going to Dorney! I would definitely love to meet up with everybody that I can as long as I'm around. My work schedule is far from strenuous now that I don't actually work at Dorney.

Anywaaay. I have an Orlando trip in the works for Spring Break (March 12th - 16th), with intentions to visit either SeaWorld and Busch Gardens or Universal. I'm putting a budget limit at $500 and intend to use part of my tax return to fund it. Luckily, one of my good friends moved there recently so now hotel expenses (or car expenses, hopefully).

I fully intend to go to Canada's Wonderland this year but I have no idea when, and we visit Holiday World no matter what so we'll see how that goes. Otherwise, small day trips to SFA & KD, hopefully BGW for the TPCC meet up, SFNE/LC/Quassy, Knoebels, Hershey and obviously Dorney.

[Reapers Ashes]

hershey park june 25th and 26th
Cedar point june 27th
canada wonderland june 28th and 29th\

30th and 31st ki and michigan adventures

[Bretten Bailey]

It's hard to pin down dates right now and 2011 was a little lax for me compared to usual. I haven't even posted any trip reports for 2011 yet, but I should. 2011 only took me to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay & Six Flags Great America.

2012-
Michigan's Adventure-Memorial Day Weekend & Late August
Summer Road Trip-Kings Island, Dollywood (Possibly Carowinds or Kings Dominion)
Six Flags Great America-Second Weekend in September
Canada's Wonderland-(Unknown...possibly sometime in September)
Cedar Point-Once in the Summer and once during HalloWeekends

[MorganFan]

Good news! The New England trip is looking in good shape! It's getting more and more likely that it will move to the summer! I doubt we will hit more than 2 parks, since my parents think that Amusement Parks are a "Waste of time...", but still looking forward to it!

EDIT: Actually, now that i think about it, there was one trip to Minnesota, in which we went to Worlds of Fun, MOA, and Valleyfair!, and we even stopped at a water park.

Edited by MorganFan, 19 January 2012 - 08:07 PM.

[Tyler Carlton]

Meh, this is going to be a slow year for me. Probabably just one trip to Cedar Point will be all.

[Ryan Shrout]

2012-
Six Flags Great America-Second Weekend in September

Let me know when you're for sure doing this. SFGAm is my homepark and I could meet you up there if you're interested.

[Coasterholic14]

Well, I have no confirmed trips yet this year as much of it will depend on whether or not my family goes on a vacation this summer anywhere, but I get 10 vacation days for work. If I don't use them for family vacation, I'll probably make a couple "long weekend" trips to places. Right now, these are my top choices:
-Holiday World (still atop my "most anticipated parks" list)
-Dollywood (just went this past year, but I love that park, and new coaster!)
-BGW (favorite park + new coaster)
-CP/KI (haven't been to CP since before TTD, and not to KI in like 5 years)
-Hersheypark/Knoebels (another favorite of mine)
-Kennywood (been dying to get there for a long time now)

[Bretten Bailey]

2012-
Six Flags Great America-Second Weekend in September

Let me know when you're for sure doing this. SFGAm is my homepark and I could meet you up there if you're interested.

Will do...I'll be in Waukegan for an airshow that weekend and will be at the park on the Sunday after more than likely while I'm there.

Edited by CFguy, 19 January 2012 - 11:36 PM.

[Tyler M]

Six Flags Great America probably around 6-8 times but this year I'm skipping opening day and waiting for the next week (May 12th) when X-Flight is supposed to open. I'll probably do Fright Fest 1-2 times.

My dad told me if things are going well with his new job that sometime this year (June likely) we can go to Kings Island for the first time because he saw The Beast on the Travel Channel and ever since he has wanted to go.

[Ryan Shrout]

Beast is great, but it may take a couple circuits to really get the feel of how to ride it. Diamondback is the jewel of the park though IMO. Back row, a couple clicks loose, best first drop I've ever had.

[The BeastFan]

I'd be game for anyone who wants to meet up at Kings Island over the summer. Just let me know!

I'll also be starting my 2012 TR thread soon and adding the dates for my big east coast trip in June.

Edited by The BeastFan, 20 January 2012 - 05:19 PM.

[steel-Rock]

I'm sorry that I didn't speak of the time of my trips. It all depends on Knoebels. Black Diamond is completely
moved in and working, but Flying Turns is still motionless. For now I will say MD / VA in early June and
PA in early August.

[ ** To any Florida visitors: if you want an "expert" companion to any part of WDW or SWO or BGA, just
let me know. There are free tickets and I have more time off than I use for something like that. ** ]

[BJ KoasterKooK]

I've had to wait a long time to post on this, cause my main trip has been on and off several times over the last few months...but now, it's a done deal, and I can happily report on my Florida excursion and hopeful other parks i'm aiming for this season.

My daughter graduates from college this May (in Florida), so to celebrate were going to Orlando for a 1 day visit to Sea World (May 11th), then heading down to Tampa for a 1 day visit to Busch Gardens...yahoo...

It'll be our first time at SWO, so my long antipated ride on Kraken and more recently Manta, is about to come to fruition! It'll be our 3rd trip to BGA, but our first since 06', so we're stoked, and not only for Cheetah Hunt.

The rest of the season looks interesting, if not stupendous, #1 being I need to get to SFA for sure this year, as I still haven't made time for my closet full park (APUSA is closer still, but is a tiny, 1 coaster local park).

Then it looks like i'll be hitting Hershey Park (and Skyrush!) right after the 4th of July again this year, either the 8th or 15th.

I'm hopeful of saving enough coin to get to BGW in early August for a couple of days, but that's truly "up in the air" as of yet.

And lastly, Knoebels is a "must do" anytime between June and September, preferably after and if Flying Turns gets an opening date...but i'm not holding my breath on that happening.

So, 6 or 7 parks (APUSA again for sure too), 3 new; 20-25 possible new credits and some long awaited re-connections with beloved rides of my past...

I guess if all this comes about, it will be a more amazing season than I thought it might .