I didn't get much out of IB other than Cornball (which was excellent) and though I like the Kennywoodies, I've never been in love with any of them. Hershey doesn't even register for me.
Of the parks I've been to, Knoebel's is way on top but I'm making my first trip to HW in 2 weeks. Never been to Mt. O or the Dells and never been to Silverwood.
Also, IBC.
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Calvin: "If your numbers go up, it means you're having more fun."
First, Holiday World and the street which Mt Olympus is on are so far above any other parks it's not even a contest.
Raven, Legend and Voyage are all SOLID coasters. Voyage being 1 of 2 coasters so far above all other coasters currently operating(at least that I have ridden).
Cyclops, Zues and Hades are easily the second best set of wooden coasters out there. Cyclops and Hades are SOLID as well. I am a big fan of Zeus but I can see why one wouldn't like it. Hades would be the second coaster I speak of that is in a league of its own. Add the fact that Hellcat is within throwing distance of this park and you've got yourself maybe the best collection of wooden coasters anywhere.
The only park I personally think is close to these two parks would be Six Flags St. Louis. I am a big fan of all three coasters they had and had a great time at the park. I can definately understand though, if others dont think as fondly of this parks wooden collection as I do.
Top 5 wood: 1.Hades 2.Voyage 3.Boulder Dash 4.Avalanche 5.Legend
Top 5 Steel: 1.Maverick 2.Fire Dragon 3.Batman 4.Raptor 5.Ice Dragon
It depends on what really 'rocks your boat'.
If you want relentless, aggressive balls to the wall action, go to Holidayworld.
If you have a love for oldies that may not be hellbent on kicking your butt, go to Kennywood and Hersheypark - especially if you like old lap bars, no silly headrests, etc. (I love the oldies myself...)
I think that Kings Island is the absolute place for wooden coasters. They have Beast, and the classic Racers.
No, I changed my mind. The REALLY absolute best place to ride wooden coasters has got to be, without a doubt, and everyone else is wrong if they disagree, Camden Park. They have two classic wooden coasters, that are really fun.
No, wait. Hersheypark has got to be better than all the rest, and if you can't see that, then I feel really sorry for you. They have the classic Comet, and two amazing twisty coasters.
No, changed my mind again. You are a sorry excuse for a coaster enthusiast if you don't think that Kennywood has the awesomest wooden coasters on the planet. I mean, come on. ...Racer AND Thunderbolt? No comparison.
You know, I have seemed to change my mind yet again...
And it goes on and on and on.
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Never mind what the best park for wooden coasters is. What I want to know is, what is the best park, period? Anyone? ;)
-Travis
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Wooden coasters, Holiday World, hands down!
Best park period? Ooooh that's a toughie, Lost =) The most FUN I have had at a park was a draw between HW and Kings Island, but I think it had more to do with the combined effect of company, good selection, and great timing...
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I really wasn't impressed with IB's wooden coasters outside of Cornball. Don't get me wrong, tis one of my favorite parks, but I wouldn't consider LoCoSuMo or the big white thing as 'best'.
And who needs Voyage when you have Legend begging for love? ;)
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Martin's right. Best park outside the US for wood for sure, and at least rivalling the best of them. Before Voyage was built, I'd probably argue BPPB had the best collection. But Amanda's budgetary axe has been swinging, and Will has decided HW needed the ultimate wooden coaster expereince on the planet....so... ;)
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