Excellent discussion!
Kennywood: What more can be said about this classic park! It is simply one of the best of the best in coasters, food, cleanliness and staff! I feel so fortunate to have the likes of Aero 360, Exterminator, Jack Rabbit, Thunderbolt and Noah's Ark practically in my back yard! Steel Phantom; two words - good riddence!
Idlewild: A charming little park in the woods! If and when I have kids, this will be their first park!
Six Flags Ohio: I just want the Villian to be built in my backyard, you can have the rest of the park!
Coney Island: The Cyclone is another "best of the best!" Everything else was pretty much average. But I usually have too much to do when I go to NYC anyway.
Alton Towers: If only this park wasn't plagued by the typical soggy weather that seems to be a mainstay in the UK (and if only I had more than a 1/2 day to visit,) I would cross the pond anytime to visit! Nemesis was truly the best inverted I have ever been on, the theming was downright amazing! Black Hole and Hex were also memorable. Oblivion, though disappointing that it is such a short ride, it was truly a unique experience!
Cedar Point: This park never ceases to amaze me! Millennium Force simply took my breath away, and forced right back in me after everytime I made that 310' plunge! My season pass came in very handy this year;)! The Giant Wheel's new home is where it should have been all along!
Though 2000 has been a 'light' year as far as amusement park visits. The new experiences that I had made this the most memorable year!
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Neil
Pittsburgh, PA
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