CreditCrazy
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On Saturday, I took a day trip to Phoenix to see a spring training baseball game and go to Castles n' Coasters. It was a long day (5 hour drive each way) but I'm glad I can finally cross those credits off my list.
Castles n' Coasters wasn't the best park, but of course, I wasn't expecting much. The place was very small and crammed in with rides, not to mention it was pretty crowded which didn't help. It didn't matter to me, because the park was just a quick credit run, but I feel bad that this is all Phoenix has...
First up was Desert Storm.
I guess it was a little better than what I expected, but still not really enjoyable. The loops were more forceful than a Schwarzkopf...but they came with a ton of rattle, throwing you around the train.
Not the best first Hopkins impression.
The trains were pretty cool.
On my way over to the other credit, I tried out this drop tower.
It's as close to an Intamin as it gets. This thing drops to the very bottom, and the best part is, you have no idea when you'll drop because the top of the tower is covered up by the car.
Can't wait to ride Scandia's new one sometime.
Patriot was basically Hopkins' version of a Vekoma Roller Skater.
Not much else to say...
GRASS IN ARIZONA!...not.
Fess up nerds, you two filmed a a front seat POV.
The log ride looked decent, but I passed.
Just didn't really feel like getting wet in Phoenix weather...
Okay, I really just wanted to get out of there.
A few more Desert Storm pics on the way out.
It's weird, the ride goes around most of the park but it's still hard to get pictures of.
I basically just had this same loop and helix to work with.
Oh yeah, there was a huge arcade.
Very pinball friendly.
And that was pretty much it with this park.
Castles n' Coasters wasn't the best park, but of course, I wasn't expecting much. The place was very small and crammed in with rides, not to mention it was pretty crowded which didn't help. It didn't matter to me, because the park was just a quick credit run, but I feel bad that this is all Phoenix has...
First up was Desert Storm.
I guess it was a little better than what I expected, but still not really enjoyable. The loops were more forceful than a Schwarzkopf...but they came with a ton of rattle, throwing you around the train.
Not the best first Hopkins impression.
The trains were pretty cool.
On my way over to the other credit, I tried out this drop tower.
It's as close to an Intamin as it gets. This thing drops to the very bottom, and the best part is, you have no idea when you'll drop because the top of the tower is covered up by the car.
Can't wait to ride Scandia's new one sometime.
Patriot was basically Hopkins' version of a Vekoma Roller Skater.
Not much else to say...
GRASS IN ARIZONA!...not.
Fess up nerds, you two filmed a a front seat POV.
The log ride looked decent, but I passed.
Just didn't really feel like getting wet in Phoenix weather...
Okay, I really just wanted to get out of there.
A few more Desert Storm pics on the way out.
It's weird, the ride goes around most of the park but it's still hard to get pictures of.
I basically just had this same loop and helix to work with.
Oh yeah, there was a huge arcade.
Very pinball friendly.
And that was pretty much it with this park.
