Ozark Wildcat, one of the best?
rollergator said:
Thanks to Jeff for posting, I think he mostly lurks here but we'll try our best to be *inviting* so maybe he'll visit more often...:)
Hmm... Perhaps, we'll see ;)
Jeff "Lurks Often" King
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Legendary said:
Jeff King, thank you *very* much for your post. I have extremely similar tastes in wooden coasters as you do it seems (Legend is also my #1 wood and I like, not love the GCI's I've ridden
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and your review was very valuable to me!
You're welcome - pleasure's all mine. Glad to be of help. No, it's not quite "Get in your car NOW," but it was much better than I had anticipated. I'm very much looking forward to my return. It's one of those "grow on you" rides. BTW, Jack Rabbit looks to be a *hoot.* Must. Ride. Soon.
Jeff
Setting the coaster aside for a second and talking about the park, what did you think of it?
It's getting late, so brief thoughts to follow :)
Theme job is fantastic. Same wonderful attention to detail that we've become used to from the folks at SDC. I *loved* the shops, restaurants, archetecture, etc. There is major attention to detail and it shows. The large former entrance building (for Branson USA) has been fabulously re-done to a "Route 66" theme. LOVED it.
Landscaping is also top notch and should, naturally (pun intended) improve with age. They did a great job making you feel as if the park has been there for awhile.
Employees are very, very friendly - trained, obviously in the same manner as SDC. You're a *guest* and it shows!
As far as what's missing, hmm... I think that you're right in the lack of shows/entertainment but I'm sure that will change once high season is here. Maybe the "problem" (mind you, I don't really HAVE a problem with the park) is that the park's amenities, themeing etc. are that of large, more established parks and I think that when we visit a property that is this nice, we're used to having more rides, bigger coasters, etc. It's sorta like taking IOA (I'm tired, remember) :) leave all the restaurants, themeing, services, etc. and remove half the rides. Make sense?
Okay, bedtime now.
Jeff "WAY out of Lurk-dom tonight" King
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Park is coming along nicely for a smaller scale park in its first season.
Landscaping is improving daily as more flower beds, shrubs and trees are being added all the time.
Very much looking forward to trying out the Jack Rabbit as it looks like it will be zippy and a lot of fun.
Ozark Wildcat is a good, solid, fun ride. I think it is going to be a huge hit with the general public which is its target audience after all. The thing that I like about the coaster is that I have seen a number of older, retired folks (WHAAAT, older, retired aged people in Branson!?!? :) ) ride the coaster and really enjoy it and the same with younger kids. The general public seem to really love the bunny hops on the end run and the smoothness of the ride judging by their comments. Enthusiasts views, I feel, will run the gamete. Some will dig it while others will be left cold by it. Roller coaster likes and diss-likes are a matter of personal preferences just like favorite movies, music, tv shows, etc.
My wish list for the parks second season;
Morgan cars in the Route 66 area. 50's music playing on the radio while you get your kicks on Route 66.
Flyers in the Electric Boardwalk area themed to the Golden Age of Aviation where barnstormers criss-crossed the country putting on flying circuses in their WWI surplus Jennies and Lucky Lindie had just soloed the Atlantic.
Jim Wolgamuth
*** This post was edited by JWolg 5/13/2003 6:00:23 PM ***
What kind of self-resepcting enthusiast are you?
Moosh ;)
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Chris Knight
The best thing to do around Kansas City is to go to Branson, MO and ride the Ozark Wildcat.
starting to think that you guys in KC need the Intamin Plug N Play to replace...
NAH !
just teasing ya ;)
Jimbo
My favorite GCI is still The Wildcat. It throws you around like a rag doll and doesn't let up until it hits the breaks.
I'm looking forwar to riding ist brother in Branson in Early June.
Maybe I'm just GCI bias since their headquarters are only 15 or so miles from my house.
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Signature will be closed today. Sorry for the inconveinance.
Edit: Just replied to your e-mail Jim...
It might not work out :( But as long as I know Honeycutt wants me. haha
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*** This post was edited by CoasterBill 5/13/2003 6:02:53 PM ***
Moosh - no we don't need a Plug N Play at CC, remember there weren't P-N-Ps back in the era that they are trying to recreate. I do agree with Jim that we need one in KC to replace....;) j/k Chris
CPunk - doubtfult that you are the only one that likes woodies on the board, as for being the only one that likes GCIs (probably considering the company is called GCII).
Bill - are you trying to get on down there?
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There's nothing like a woodie...
*** This post was edited by Woody 5/14/2003 12:44:10 PM ***
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