Another Year Gone By - A Reflection On The 2010 Season

[ECG]

The 2010 season is behind us now & it's that time of year to reflect on what a great year it was (or wasn't, depending on how you feel it went for you). Here's the place to let everyone know about how the year went for you and what your opinion is on the following:

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

Any changes to your top ten?

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

And anything else you might want to add.

 

[Ben]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Probably riding Goliath at Walibi World again or Ghosterforce. It was a SLOW year. They were great, sure, but, compared to 2008 and 2009... SLOW.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Dunno, bit boring was 2010. I guess how much Th13teen sucked.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

Dunno.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Th13teen.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Didn't ride any that were good!

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

Yeah, it sucked.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

Not many. The Merlin parks, Blackpool, Drayton, Walibi World, Flamingo Land and some small dumps.

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

No, focused on other things this year.

Any changes to your top ten?

Goliath might have moved up because it was even better than I remembered.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

The Far East! Three Dive Machines, the new woodie and Knight Valley, Disney Hong Kong, Gravity Max <3

And anything else you might want to add.

No.

 

[slappy mcguire]

The 2010 season is behind us now & it's that time of year to reflect on what a great year it was (or wasn't, depending on how you feel it went for you). Here's the place to let everyone know about how the year went for you and what your opinion is on the following:

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Visiting Chessington for the first time - completely caught out by the place.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

That Raptor Attack wasn't pap.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

Wild Asia. Some of the best theming in a UK park.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Th13teen. It simply felt unfinished.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Vampire - what Nemesis Inferno SHOULD have been like...

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

Again, Th13teen; I didn't dislike it as such, but it didn't exactly bowl me over.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

LWV, Legoland, Alton, Chessie, Thorpe, Ocean Beach.

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

Did not set one...

Any changes to your top ten?

Vampire. Wardleys fingers.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

2011 looks rather depressingly worse than 2010, and as such I'm curious to see what LWV's first fully themed area will look like, similarly with the new areas at Drayton and BPB.

And anything else you might want to add.

Alton's Thirtieth brought the park back up to scratch, it's a shame that 2011 seems like they are willing to go back to the half-assed approach, if the rumours prove to be true.

 

[tomahawk]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?
Meeting up at Worlds of Fun for the day with the crazy live people

What was the biggest surprise of the year?
That I didn't go anywhere

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?
Don't know, I305? Didn't ride anything new

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?
No new creds

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?
None sadly

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?
Negative

How many and/or which parks did you visit?
3. Worlds of Fun, Disneyland, California Adventure

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?
Lol. No.

Any changes to your top ten?
Still can't decide where Prowler is, and Patriot was better this year

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
Texas Giant, and Cheetah Hunt

And anything else you might want to add
I wish I had money so I could do lives.

 

[Lucy]

What was your favourite moment of the 2010 season?

Has to be going to Florida for the first time - simply awesome.


What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Not sure - maybe at how amazing Harry Potter & The Forbidden Journey is.


What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

Wizarding World of Harry Potter followed by Wild Asia at Chessington.


What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Like others, I'm going to say Thirteen - I knew it wasn't going to be very good and it lived up to the disappointment!


What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?


Probably Montu at Busch Gardens followed by the other B&Ms in Florida although Scorpion at Busch was really good too.


Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

Yep - Thirteen

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

The Merlin bunch plus Florida parks.


Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

Yes - I wanted to get to 100 and I got past it - yay!


Any changes to your top ten?

Yeah - I think Montu and Manta are definitely in there somewhere!


What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Hope to go back to Heide Park plus I'd like to go to Liseberg


And anything else you might want to add.

I've had a pretty good season and as well as theme parks, I've also done a lot of funfairs which I've really enjoyed too - roll on 2011 season

 

[Mike]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?
Going on TPR's Mid America trip. The parks and rides may not have been the best, and the weather was appauling (45C with high humidity = instant sweat), but the people on the trip were by far the nicest people I've ever met on any trip I've done. The people are what made the trip for me.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?
Probably Powder Keg at Silver Dollar City. I wasn't really expecting anything at all, but the airtime is just insane, and it's an all around very fun coaster which easily makes it into my top 10.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?
From the looks of it, Harry Potter at Universal Orlando.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?
Indiana Beach. What an absolute dump. The coasters which everyone seems to love were shockingly ****, the park employees were generally rude, there was NO atmosphere whatsoever, the food was awful, the drinks tasted like rust, the toilets stank of ****. Not somewhere I'm in too much of a hurry to get back to!

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?
Balder at Liseberg.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?
Yes. Thirteen and, I think, that kiddie coaster at Liseberg. That's it I think.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?
Along with the 12 mid-America parks, I also managed to get to Legoland Windsor, Parque de Atracciones de Madrid and Liseberg for my first time. Then Alton, Thorpe and Chessington, but that's it I think. So, about 18 in total I reckon.

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?
Dunno. Didn't really set myself one.

Any changes to your top ten?
Yes. Balder and Powder Keg are definitely in there, Renegade and Prowler could be in.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
Working in Disney World (unless something changes between now and then). I don't know how much free time I'll get in California (I'm there for 10 days before I go to Disney), but it would be nice to go back to SFMM if possible.

And anything else you might want to add.
I wished The Voyage had it's Timberliner trains on when I went. It was pretty bad when I rode it, but was saved a few places on my list from being decent on the Raven train!

Fun times.

 

[gavin]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

In terms of coasters, either riding X2 with one of my best friends and having to hold his hand on the lift 'cause he was crying, the silly fag, or the final ride of the night on Boulder Dash with CFers.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Possibly Phoenix at Knoebels for being amazing. Possibly Afterburn at Carowinds since I'd heard very little about it and it's turned out to be my number 2 invert. Possibly Hershey Park in general; it had never really been high on my list of "must visit" major parks, but I really liked the place.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

Hmmmm. Don't know really. The new stuff I rode myself this year wasn't up to much if I'm honest. In general, it's between Universal Studios Singapore (as a whole new park), that duelling woodie at Efteling, The whole Harry Potter thing, or Vekoma finally selling one of those Big Air things.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Quite a few to choose from here:

Intimidator 305 was pretty bad. If I rode it now, after riding nothing for ages, I'd probably enjoy it a lot more, but when I'd been riding so many great coasters at around the same time, it really, really fell short of what it should have been.

Carowinds - One excellent coaster (Afterburn) surrounded by complete crap.

Kennywood - I'd always wanted to go there, but it was a **** ing dump.

Six Flags New England - Hated, hated, hated it.

I would say Th13teen, but I knew that wasn't going to be up to much

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Easy - Boulder Dash

Honorable mentions to El Toro, Behemoth, The Beast, Prowler, Afterburn, Tonnere de Zeus, Apollo's Chariot, X2, Ravine Flyer II, The Voyage, Tatsu ... there's loads actually.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

A few. In no particular order:

Intimidator 305, Intimidator, Th13teen, Circus Coaster, Tickler and Sky Rocket

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

Now, I'm not one to brag, but...

Alton Towers
Park Asterix
Rhyl Promenade
Williams Amusements
Knightley's Funfair
New Pleasureland Southport
Flamingoland
Bayside Pleasure Park
Thorpe Park
Pleasure Beach Blackpool
New Jersey Stae Fair
Knoebells
Hershey Park
Kings Dominion
Busch Gardens Europe
Carowinds
Dollywood
Six Flags magic Mountain
Belmont Park
Canada's Wonderland
Six Flags Great Adventure
Dorney Park
Kings Island
Worlds of Fun
Silver Dollar City
Six Flags St. Louis
Indiana Beach
Cedar Point
Kennywood
Waldameer
Six Flags New England
Lake Compounce
Playland Park
Astroland
Luna Park
Liseberg
Chessington
Parque Warner Madrid

38 parks altogether.

Oh, and Parque de Attraciones, but everything was shut because they're lazy, lying bastards.

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

I never have, and never will, set a coaster count goal.

Any changes to your top ten?

Yes, but to be honest I'm not sure what my top ten even is anymore. Boulder Dash is definitely number one. El Toro is up there somewhere and there's probably a few more in there somewhere, or at least there will be if I ever bother to rethink it.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Italy. I haven't really thought about what/where else at the moment.

And anything else you might want to add.

Not a bad year really considering I didn't think I'd be doing anything.

 

[CreditCrazy]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Probably coming back to the station on Boulder Dash and loving the fact that this coaster was hyped and loved by so many people, and it completely lived up to all of it! And this was especially great because lots of other stuff on the trip had been a disappointment (EL TORO).

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

In early 2010, while I was still planning my East Coast Trip, I was going back and fourth with trying to decide if I should add Lake Compounce and Six Flags New England to the trip or Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens Williamsburg. I had finally decided on the New England parks, but during some last minute changes I found a way to squeeze in the Virginia parks as well! It all worked out great, and I got to meet a great friend of mine at KD.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

I dunno, before I rode i305 I was sure that that was clearly the best, but I rode it at its worst state (completely trimmed and with old OTSRs) so it was pretty disappointing. Maybe Intimidator...? I've heard good and bad things, but I'll be able to form my own opinion next year.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

I would say Intimidator 305, which as I said above was disappointing, but I still did really like the ride. I'm gonna go with El Toro, which I again still did like, but I was expecting waaay too much out of it (which was wrong... but I couldn't help it!) and there were several things about it that I just couldn't enjoy.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

BOULDER DASH, my new #1.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

Intimidator 305.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

A lot... here's the list I kept throughout the year:

Knott's Berry Farm - 1/14
Castles n' Coasters - 3/13
Knott's Berry Farm - 3/21
Six Flags Magic Mountain - 4/11
Knott's Berry Farm - 5/2
Castle Park - 5/15
Scandia Amusement Park - 5/15
Knott's Berry Farm - 5/16
Kings Dominion - 6/20
Busch Gardens Williamsburg - 6/21
Kings Dominion - 6/22
Six Flags America - 6/22
Six Flags Great Adventure - 6/23
Knoebels - 6/24
Hersheypark - 6/24
Hersheypark - 6/25
Dorney Park - 6/26
Lake Compounce - 6/26
Six Flags New England - 6/27
Six Flags Great Adventure - 6/28
Six Flags Great Adventure - 6/29
Knott's Berry Farm - 7/16
Six Flags Magic Mountain - 7/28
Castle Park - 7/29
Scandia Amusement Park - 7/29
Knott's Berry Farm - 7/30
Six Flags Magic Mountain - 10/24

The year really died after the summer, which it always seems to do, but before that I think it was my best year yet.

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

Yes and more. I was expecting to get around 180ish and I topped 200!

Any changes to your top ten?

Oh hell yeah...

2009 Top 10:
1. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
2. Maverick, Cedar Point
3. X2, Six Flags Magic Mountain
4. Voyage, Holiday World
5. Goliath, Six Flags Magic Mountain
6. Phantom's Revenge, Kennywood
7. Xcelerator, Knott's Berry Farm
8. Diamondback, Kings Island
9. Magnum XL-200, Cedar Point
10. Top Thrill Dragster, Cedar Point

2010 Top 10:
1. Boulder Dash, Lake Compounce
2. Bizarro, Six Flags New England
3. Millennium Force, Cedar Point
4. Maverick, Cedar Point
5. X2, Six Flags Magic Mountain
6. Phoenix, Knoebels
7. Apollo's Chariot, Busch Gardens Williamsburg
8. Intimidator 305, Kings Dominion
9. El Toro, Six Flags Great Adventure
10. Voyage, Holiday World

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Going back to Cedar Point, and just hitting up new parks with friends.

And anything else you might want to add.

I've found a new hobby of mine... one that will be useful for the rest of my life! I started playing Tennis last year, but it has become a huge part of my life this year. When I'm not riding coasters, I'm playing Tennis, which is great not always being on the computer. I've improved immensely, and hope to really take this farther. So it's been a fantastic year coaster-wise and overall life-wise.

 

[nadroJ]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?
Probably going to SFGAdv finally, in particular riding El Toro for the first time. I just wish we had been better prepared for the weather because it was a glorious day slightly ruined by the lack of appropriate attire. Still awesome though.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?
What little amount of parks I ended up going to despite the epic plans I had, all because of my stupid summer job =[

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?
Difficult for me to answer this one as the only new ride I rode this year was Thirteen I think, although i may be wrong my memory isn't fantastic.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?
Not going to half the places I wanted to, not doing the Liseberg Live, etc etc.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?
El Toro, omg.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?
Thirteen is the only one I think =[

How many and/or which parks did you visit?
Alton, Thorpe, Chessie, SFGADv....I actually think that's it, how depressing =[

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?
Oh definitely not, I'd aimed to be at least 250 by now.

Any changes to your top ten?
Yeah man, Toro and Ka made the cut.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
ITALIA!

And anything else you might want to add.
Just that 2010 sucked compared with 2009 coaster wise and I definitely intend to up my game for the new season. Bring it on. And I'm definitely buying one of those awesome £45 European annual passes <3 **** you Merlin!

 

[jayjay]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Absolutely no doubt the Drayton live. So many antics, so much fun.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Dunno really. Lightwater managed to pull out an awesome ride - the topscan, Whirlwind, which they promptly got rid of :x . Raptor Attack was fairly good too.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

Th13teen probably. It's not a groundbreaker by any means but I quite enjoyed it. Unfortunately it's one of these rides that a first-ride surprise makes a lot better.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Rita. Maybe it's got rougher or maybe my roughness tolerance has gone down but I don't enjoy it as much as I used to.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Th13teen. By default.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

Th13teen.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

Alton Towers three times
Drayton Manor
Flamingoland
Lightwater Valley
Blackpool

I was thinking before I hadn't done much but after thinking about it, I've been out to more places than I thought I had.

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

I don't set goals.

Any changes to your top ten?

Nemesis has risen above Rita. Other than that, pass.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

More CF Lives!

And anything else you might want to add.

Here's some text to make it look like I had something to say about this question.

 

[Snoo]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Ravine Flyer II night ride with the whole crew. It was the BEST way to finish off a trip with an amazing group of people for me. <3

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Carowinds. I mean.. what the hell? I've never seen so much suck before.. unless you count SFA.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

I305, although it wasn't as good as I thought, did change the way that park is viewed amount enthusiasts.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

I305. So much potential.. it just disappointed soooo much.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Afterburn at Carowinds. I heard good things from CP6.. but never that good. Amazing invert. Phoenix and RFII also moved up in my list. <3

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

I305, Timmy, Sky Rocket, Air Grover (BGT), and Blue Streak reopening at Conneaut Lake Park. Probably a few others but none worth remembering.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

At least 20.. but new ones are:

Conneaut Lake Park
Silver Dollar City
Dollywood
Worlds of Fun
Carowinds
Kings Dominion

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

Yep.. aimed for 250, reached 260.

Any changes to your top ten?

RFII moved up and Phoenix moved in. The Voyaged dropped down and Diamondback dropped out.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Hopefully riding Boulder Dash again. YAY!

And anything else you might want to add.

Should be a fun year. <3

 

[Ian]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

So many! I can't pick just one so I'm picking five
1. The involvement we had with CWoA this year, from the Wild Asia construction site tour in January and the Vampire track walk at GF. And my solo ride on Cobra on the media day...not many people can boast that!
2. The Enthusiasts Day at Paultons Park.
3. The Bagatelle CF-Live was non-stop laughter and enjoyment. I'd quite happily have a Groundhog Day moment with that day!
4. "Ghost of the Sea." I don't think an in-joke from a CF-Live has run for so long!
5. The entire Liseberg Live.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Meeting John Wardley outside of Thirteen and shaking his hand. That knocked me for six!

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

I'm basing this on what I've been on and parks I've visited.

Wild Asia at CWoA. A great overhaul of Beanoland plus I feel attached to it after seeing it during construction. Plus I touched the big snake head on Cobra!

As crappy as it sounds, I'm also going to say the completion of the Saw area at Thorpe Park. The addition of the scare maze and the new path way had made that area of the park quite pleasant and has stopped that annoying bottleneck.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Not having a big Euro-Live this year.

Park wise, I'd say that Thirteen didn't live up to it's hype. It's not a bad ride, just mismarketed beforehand. Oh, and the MAJOR disappointment of Kanenononononon's start, middle and finish.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Balder! I felt like a pig in **** all the way round!

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

Yes.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

I don't know, I don't keep lists. Probably about 10 parks this season. I know my non-CF visits were down dramatically this year due to lack of car and money.

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

I stopped caring about how many coasters I've been on about a year ago. I prefer the riding experience and anticipation than ticking boxes!

I reckon I've added about 10 new coaster to my list this year.

Any changes to your top ten?

Again, I don't do lists. With the exception of Balder, nothing jumped out at me so if I did do a list, that would be on it. Nemesis remains my #1.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Every UK CF-Live, Peppa Pig World, Nickelodeon Land and Italy (although I'm dreading the organisation ) As always, I'm look forward to seeing my lovely CFers and laughing my way around a park. There are also a few other things park related but I can't mention them just yet! Awesome!

And anything else you might want to add.

Yes. I'd like thank all the CF team for the hard work they've put in this year, especially furie for the new site build and Jerry/Snoo for the Youtube and USA Live organisations. Next year we will launch a new look CF. It will look different but it'll be the same ol' CF, just a lot easier to use!

So yeah, in all a good season, I'd be happy if 2011 euqals it!

 

[Error]

Mine is going to be rather depressing.

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?
Getting to go to Disney with my friend I haven't seen in 2 years. It was awesome

What was the biggest surprise of the year?
Actually doing something! I was quite surprised. Also, first year of not going to Cedar Point in...12 years

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?
None of the parks I went to had anything new, so I can't say anything.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?
Not doing as much as I'd like to, and missing both lives >:

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?
Definitely Expedition Everest, as it was a completely different ride.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?
No

How many and/or which parks did you visit?
2, 5 if you split up all of Disney World. The odd one out is King's Island

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?
I don't think I set a goal, but I can tell you I didn't reach it.

Any changes to your top ten?
Beast moved up to number 4 and Everest took number 10, so nothing major.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
Maybe going to the live this year! That and living by SFoG

And anything else you might want to add.
This year wasn't too great, but I still had fun when I did something. Here's to the new year!

 

[Hixee]

I'll have a crack at this.

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Has to be those night rides on Boulder Dash at the end of the CF-Live this summer. Absolutely incredible! A close second would be riding Beast at night too, that was also fantastic. Ravine Flyer II as well... so many!

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

I think it was probably Phoenix at Knoebles. I wasn't expecting much from the little coaster, but wow does it pack a punch.

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

Hmm... tough one to say I think. There were several good rides new this year, however I'm not sure I can think of one that really blew me away!

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Again, a tough one. I'd say probably Millennium Force. Don't get me wrong, it was a fantastic coaster, but it just wasn't as good as I was expecting it to be. The height, the drop and the speed were excellent, but the hills just did nothing for me. Shame really.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Well clearly Boulder Dash. I rode so many great coasters this year, but Boulder Dash was truly leauges above the rest.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

I did, Sky Rocket at Kennywood. It wasn't half bad either. I also got on Thirteen at Alton Towers, that wasn't so great, but not as bad a everyone makes out.

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

I managed to visit 18 new parks, and I shall now list them all:
Six Flags Great Adventure
Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom
Knoebels Amusement Park & Resort
Kings Island
Holiday World
Worlds of Fun
Silver Dollar City
Six Flags St. Louis
Indiana Beach
Cedar Point
Kennywood
Waldameer
Lakemont Park
Six Flags New England
Lake Compounce
Playland Park
Astroland
Deno's Wonder Wheel Amusement Park
Luna Park
Alton Towers

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

Well my goal was to break 100, so after getting 114 NEW credits I think I surpassed that with ease. I want to try and break 200 next year.

Any changes to your top ten?

How about a complete re-write?! I've only got one that has managed to stick in my top ten. Wow.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Well I don't know really, I've not got anything set in stone yet. I'm hoping Italy will work out for me, and possibly Holland, but we'll have to see.

 

[Mysterious Sue]

Ohhh procrastination times....

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?
Joining CF obviously!!!!!!! and meeting all you beautiful people. From the first 'barrier...goon' it was love at first sight!

(in particular:
The Vampire track walk <3
'When I say Coaster...you say Force!' and Cobra suit times at GF
Balder OMG <3
The whole of Blackpool - especially the water fight
The moment Jake got stuck in the Bat Flier at Plopsaland and shouted 'I can't get my leg over' making at least 50 Belgians pee their pants
..and just too many other fabulous and ridiculous moments of fun)

What was the biggest surprise of the year?
If someone had told me in January that I'd be travelling the world searching for creds, drinking with goons, learning about ride elements and have a million new stories and friends...I'd have told them they were mad.
[EDIT: the other huge surprise was that I actually liked Disney - I went into it a complete cynic, and ended that day with eyes shining, humming 'A Whole New World']

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?
Wild Asia (specifically the lorikeets!)
although I suspect Harry Potter world might be pretty spectacular

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?
Thirteen. Oh, and people moving the northern live to clash with Brighton Pride

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?
Balder (although heads up for Anubis too)
[EDIT: also have to mention the love for my first Space Mountain!!!]

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?
Thirteen, nuff said

How many and/or which parks did you visit?
About 17 different parks - highlights included Universal Florida, Gardaland Italy, Disney and Ocean Park Hong Kong

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?
Seeing as how I had no comprehension of coaster counting at the start of the year - no. Next year I just want to hit 100 and I reckon that's more than doable with the list I've got planned

Any changes to your top ten?
Never had one, and I don't plan to until I at least have 10 decent choices

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
Bring on Italy, oh yeah, CFers and sunshine baby!!
Also, just touring the UK - I've got LWV, Oakwood and Flamingo still to experience

And anything else you might want to add.
A big thank you for making me a part of something so special *hugs*
Here's to 2011!!! :--D

 

[theRock-steel]

First of all I went to Kings Island and Cedar Point for the _____ time.
Diamondback and Maverick were both new to me. DB is in my top ten for now. Maverick is somewhere in the best 30. MF slipped down two spots but is still in the top five.
The new parks for me were Six Flags St. Louis, Worlds of Fun, and Magic Springs. Silver Dollar City was a no go because of never ending rain that day. The Mr.Freeze at SFSTL was a tie with the one at SFOT and is my favorite from Premier Rides. What was called Evel Knievel is short but some great bunny hops give it good airtime and keep it among my favorite woodens. Boss was a little rough but not as much as some say. The terrain and unique layout make it worthwhile.
WOF had a nice all-you-can-eat BBQ that is paid for with the park admission. Breaking hurt Mamba, but Patriot is in my top ten along with its twin Talon, and a wild ride through the woods makes Prowler one of the best woodens.
Although there was still some rain going on, Magic Springs in Arkansas provided some fun. X-Coaster was a blast. Everyone needs to get to a park with what they call a "X-Car" or a "Sky Loop".
2010 was fun; I always try to ride some new rides or get to some new parks. That was the best thing about that year.

 

[nealbie]

What was your favourite moment of the 2010 season?
Impromptu June Camping trip to Skegness with Stone Cold & Will. It wasn't laugh-a-minute, it was laugh-a-second!

What was the biggest surprise of the year?
Parc Asterix! Going on views here, I was given the impression it was an awful, bland, run-down and neglected park overshadowed by Disney. NOT the most quirky and amazing themed world I've ever been to! <3

Walibi World's Bolognaise was also rather surprisingly awesome compared with the rest of the park!

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?
Nothing really stands out to me, Merlin disappointed and was overhyped (as per), and I can't recall any brand new areas of the parks I went to in Europe. So I'll have to say Draak at Efteling <3.

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?
Wild Asia. Was hyped up EPICALLY by the management of the site, then I came to realise that for the most part it was understandable arse-licking.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?
Zeus!!! Oh. My. ****ing. God. *drools*

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?
Monster, Draak, Th13teen. (That list started so well! )

How many and (or) which parks did you visit?
A lot more than I care to remember. Just - Asterix!!! <3

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?
I don't DO coaster counting/credit whoring/whatever.... But I did go from 7 to 20 tehehe

Any changes to your top ten?
I managed to complete a top 10 this year! Yay me!

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
Seeing what the world throws at me, I'm a guy, I don't plan that far ahead!

And anything else you might want to add.
This year I met the single most amazing person in the world - and I'd like to thank CF for that! Kudos to Mr. Bell and co!

 

[Mushroom]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?
Vampire track walk and the Sweden Trip =D

What was the biggest surprise of the year?
How insane Insane was at Grona

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?
Wild Asia

What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?
13 or Tivoli World Malaga

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?
Insane at Grona or Jubilee Oddesey at Fantasy island

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?
13 only I believe

How many and/or which parks did you visit?
Adventure Island X2, Thorpe Park X2, Flamingo Land X3, Alton Towers X4, Tivoli World(n), Blackpool X2, CWOA X2, Pleasure Island(n), Fantasy Island(n), Bottons(n), Lightwater Valley, Liseberg & Gröna Lund(n) (22 parks compared to 47 last year) (n = new)

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?
Initial aim was getting close to 300, but passing 250 was awesome

Any changes to your top ten?
Balder re-taking my top woodie, maybe Insane getting in there too

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?
America & Italy =D

 

[Jer]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Going on a 2 days road trip with my buddies to Hershey and Knoebels. It was one of the best trips of my life and I added a **** load of credits to my count. Getting to ride rides like Storm Runner and Lightning Racer that up until this year I only had pictures and dreams of riding, that was surreal.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Being able to meet Jerry and Aidan at SFGAdv. Seriously my mom is always against meeting people from the internet, and nearly no persuasion was required on my part. All I needed to say was "I'm meeting a friend from CoasterForce at six flags" Big surprise there.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

Phoenix @ Knoebels

How many and/or which parks did you visit?

New parks: 3

This year I visited:
Dorney (x2)
Hershey
Knoebels
SFGAdv (x4)

it was a uneventful year for six flags still shadowed by my 24 visits 2 seasons ago. But next year I'll see myself going more.

Any changes to your top ten?

Oh yeah, Phoenix is now #2, and Fahrenheit is now #3 forgot what they replaced.

What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Finally being able to meet all my CF buddies at the East US live, and while I might only be getting one new credit at my home park. I really dont care too much. I've been on this site for 4 years now, it's about time I met some of you.

 

[A-Kid]

What was your favorite moment of the 2010 season?

Probally GF/Vamps or Wild Asia Media day/Birthday. Some nice moments there.

What was the biggest surprise of the year?

Wild Asia! Brilliant!

What was the best addition to a park in 2010?

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What was the biggest disappointment of 2010?

Saw Alive, but I'm not to fond of the mazes. I actually quite enjoy Th13teen.

What was the best new-for-you coaster you rode this year?

My year has been quite limited, so Th13teen.

Did you ride a coaster that opened in 2010?

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How many and/or which parks did you visit?

Adventure Island - 2
Thorpe - 16
Chessington - 10
Alton - 4
FunLand - 1
Paultons - 1

Did you reach the coaster count goal that you set at the beginning of the season?

I don't really care much for coaster count, but I think it sits at 65. Not much change.

Any changes to your top ten?

None. I'll manage that when there are major changes.


What are you most looking forward to in 2011?

Not much. Probally seeing if Amity survived. Thats about it.