Favorite Views
First off, yes this is a favorite topic, but i dont think it should be offensive. Its not a "what is your favorite Park/Coaster?".
Now to my question:
What is your favorite view(s)? Whether it be on a coaster, somewhere in the park, outside the park, etc.? (Ofcourse when i say outside the park, i mean in the parking lot or while your making your way towards the park, etc.)
One of my personal favorites is when you are on that long bridge, heading onto the CP island. Anyone who had to cross the river to get there, knows what im talking about. Anyway, to me, it was just one of the best things i had ever seen. Just the river, the park, MF right up-front, and everything. Maybe it was just because it was the first time, but it was truly a sight to see.
So, with that being said, which view(s) amaze(s) you?
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I must agree that the view from the Cedar Point causeway is quite chin-droppingly spectacular. I also love when parks have a great view right when you first enter (such as PCW's Mountain seen here and here).
Basically, I like views that are booth visual impacting and surprising (in the fact that you didn't see them coming).
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#1-MF #2-Apollo's Chariot #3-S:RoS
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North on I-94 for Great America is really, really nice. I also loved the view of Shock Wave when coming in the front driveway... (sigh).
One gets a nice view of Kennywood from the upper levels of the employee parking lot across the street (don't ask).
The Causeway is all well and good for CP, but it's much easier to pick out your favorite rides when looking at it from directly across the bay, in Sandusky.
Canada's Wonderland certainly does have a baeautiful view, one of the nicest of all the parks I've been to. I also love the view upon entering Cedar Point, just looking down that long midway, and then looking up and seeing Raptor, certainly gives a surge of adrenaline when you think about the upcoming day. My favorite view, will sadly no longer exist after this year. Every year, walking up to SFGAm's entrance, and seeing Shockwave's white and blue steel looming over everything on a nice, sunny day. Everytime I went to that park last season, I always managed to park near the MCBR, so I always got to walk along the fence near Shockwave. Sometimes I'd just stand and watch several trains pass by facing that little bunny hop after the corckscrews.
http://www.alexsplace.com/Photos/Six-Flags-Great-America/Shock-Wave/Shock-Wave-27.htm
http://www.alexsplace.com/Photos/Six-Flags-Great-America/Shock-Wave/Shock-Wave-28.htm
http://www.fratkin.com/coasters/show.php?image=swave01
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The view of the Montreal skyline at night from La Ronde. Absolutely spectacular.
The overall view of SFA from the top of SROS is pretty good for a coaster top view.
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fortunately, i wont miss the SFGAm skyline with shockwave, because i never saw it. unfortunately, i never got to experience it, and now i never will :-(
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#1-MF #2-Apollo's Chariot #3-S:RoS
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Hmm, interesting question. I'd have to say, out of all the views I've seen, (which aren't a lot! ;)) the best are as follows:
Skytower at Seaworld Orlando: being up in that thing and seeing all the surrounding Orlando/Kissimmee area with all that green, and overlooking the park is just awesome. Of course, being up there and just watching Kraken run with it's beautiful track and trains is the real reason I love it. ;)
Phoenix lift-hill, PPP morning: Nothing took my breath away more than looking out over the Pennsylvania countryside while heading up the lift of the Phoenix on the morning of PPP last year. All those colors dotted along the hills, absolutely amazing. Looking down on the park, seeing all those trees was one of the best moments of the event.
One more, although less long-winded. The launch of Hulk right as you come out of the tube and into the zero-g. Looking down on the park and the water is very, VERY cool. :)
I can't believe no one has pointed out the next to perfect views you can get at IOA. While employed there, I spent a lot of days off just strolling around the park. I think the views you get while looking over the lake are beond description. I love how each island has a "hidden", quiet area close to the lake.
CP has some great views as well. I agree that the skyline while on CP's causeway is beautiful. One not mentioned yet, and one of me favorites, is looking toward MF, Gemini, and Mantis while on the newly placed Giant Wheel. I really hope the view isn't ruined by the construction of the new coaster because one thing that I liked about the view was the trees.
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I'm surprised no one has said the view from Magnum.
What about the view from Skyliner at Lakemont Park, overlooking the Altoona Baseball stadium. Nothing too spectucular, but not bad for a small park...
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