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  1. Aaron Smith

    Does anyone know what is going on with Xcelerator?

    America's Coaster Network has testing footage on his YouTube channel.
  2. Aaron Smith

    Loch Ness Monster @ BGW to undergo major refurbishment in 2024

    When I rode this in 2022 it was not as rough as I was expecting but this is great news. The interconnected loops are so picturesque I can't imagine BGW without this coaster.
  3. Aaron Smith

    Cedar Point | Top Thrill 2 | Triple Launch Renovation | 2024

    With some of the replies I've seen on Twitter and FB recently to the new teasing and people speculating what's going on with TTD 2.0, I'm beginning to lose faith at people's ability to objectively look at that construction site and at least realize a second top hat isn't happening. So while I...
  4. Aaron Smith

    Cedar Point | Top Thrill 2 | Triple Launch Renovation | 2024

    I'm going to assume the last sentence is sarcasm but, honestly, I can't tell... But if it's not,
  5. Aaron Smith

    Rides that don't feel safe

    I second this one. I didn't realize how much the structure moved until I was off it and my friend pointed it out. :oops:
  6. Aaron Smith

    Most rides you've ever had on one attraction in a day?

    I believe during member previews for Jersey Devil I had about 15 rides in 90 minutes. My other would be 9 laps on Nitro and 7 of those were in a row without leaving my seat since the park had just opened and there was no line.
  7. Aaron Smith

    Major Rides At Your Local Park You Always Skip?

    Pretty much this except I always ride Batman. If Joker's line is pretty short I'll always ride it. If the line is backed up to the switchbacks then I'll skip.
  8. Aaron Smith

    Your B&M Count

    Let's see if I can name them all... Raptor Valravn Gatekeeper Mantis/Rougarou Batman (SFGrAgv) Green Lantern (SFGrAdv Superman (SFGrAdv) Nitro Medusa/Bizarro (SFGrAdv) Raging Bull Batman (SFGrAm) Alpengeist Apollo's Chariot Griffon Batman The Dark Knight Wild Eagle Montu Kumba Sheikra...
  9. Aaron Smith

    Icon Park - Drop Tower Accident 24/03/2022

    Here is an article from CNN about it as well. https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/06/us/tyre-sampson-orlando-free-fall/index.html
  10. Aaron Smith

    Cedar Point | Top Thrill 2 | Triple Launch Renovation | 2024

    I couldn’t get a picture of the removed track pieces since I was on Iron Dragon but I’m glad a picture was posted. There was work being done this morning when the park opened for early entry but I couldn’t see what’s going on. Most of the brake fins on the launch have been removed. The only ones...
  11. Aaron Smith

    El Toro incident 25 August

    I've seen several people who have ridden it within the last month say similar things. In 2019, El Toro was getting quite rough and the turnaround after the two airtime hills jackhammered me so badly I considered never riding it again. After it reopened for the 2021 season I rode it in May and...
  12. Aaron Smith

    El Toro incident 25 August

    I didn't even think to look for this topic in the small news thread so I apologize for a double post. Please feel free to delete if this doesn't need to have it's own thread.
  13. Aaron Smith

    Cedar Point | The Boardwalk | Wild Mouse and Ride Relocation | 2023

    A few things I noticed in the video... Tony mentioned that "Wild Mouse" will be their 18th coaster, which I really hope means that they are planning to reopen TTD. Although he could be throwing enthusiasts off the scent by making that statement I want to remain optimistic he's giving a clue...
  14. Aaron Smith

    SFMM | Wonder Woman Flight of Courage | RMC Raptor | 2022

    Great Adventure is very serious about this at JD. I've seen them, numerous times, stop the train right before the lift hill if they notice something in a pocket during the final restraint check and make the person get off the ride so they can store the item.
  15. Aaron Smith

    SFMM | Wonder Woman Flight of Courage | RMC Raptor | 2022

    The mid course on JD was on when it first opened but every time I've ridden it this season (maybe 15+ times so far) it hasn't engaged once. That could be due to the fact when I've been there they have only been running 3 trains but who really knows. Maybe someone can educate me but if this ride...
  16. Aaron Smith

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg | Pantheon | Intamin LSM Coaster | 2022

    I was able to get one ride on Pantheon while at BGW on Monday. Overall, I feel it's a good ride. It seemed to have a lot of maintenance issues. It was open with the park but went down after about 90 minutes and didn't reopen for nearly 3 hours. I waited around 30ish minutes to see if it would...
  17. Aaron Smith

    Darien Lake issues (Possible Ride of Steel removal after 2022 season)

    Similar to Dorney Park. I was there on a beautiful, and hot, day towards the end of August and the dry park was D E A D. I was thrilled so that energy can stay as far as I'm concerned.
  18. Aaron Smith

    Busch Gardens Tampa | Iron Gwazi | RMC Gwazi | 2022

    No news related to Iron Gwazi but I was at BGT on Tuesday and this coaster looks incredible in person. I'm really looking forward to riding it. Fun little story... while riding Falcon's Fury a woman sitting next to me was talking to someone telling them how Iron Gwazi was basically the same...
  19. Aaron Smith

    Major Rides At Your Local Park You Always Skip?

    SFGAdv: Skull Mountain, Green Lantern, Ka (it's usually down when I'm there or the line is too long), and Dark Knight Cedar Point: Corkscrew, Cedar Creek Mine Ride
  20. Aaron Smith

    What is your favourite coaster in each RCDB thrill level category?

    Extreme - Steel Vengeance Thrill - Ninja, SFMM Family - Seven Dwarves Mine Train Kiddie - Wilderness Run, rode it as Jr. Gemini as a kid and again with my niece
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