A day at the Islands, by L.D.
First stop was Dueling Dragons. I've been suffering from a really bad back all week so I didn't get on this one myself, but Adrian and all the others went straight up and went around 3 times, (though Kassandra only managed it the once).
After that it was around to the Jurassic Park water ride. It was a bit slow at the start but the water drop at the end was cool, didn't get too wet but the people at the front got a little soaked.
Onwards to Spiderman. This one was really good! the 3d effects were fantastic and they really know how to mess with your perceptions and make it feel like you're being thrown around and falling. We did this one twice taking the shortcut so we didn't have to stand in line again.
Next on the list was Doctor Doom. It was great but it left my ovaries in my mouth.
After this it was around to The Hulk. I decided that I couldn't leave the park without doing this coaster. Now I'm not a big fan of coasters and normally need to be dragged on (which I needed this time also) but after the first time around I got off and went straight back on. Then, much to everyone's surprise, I went around twice more. This really is a great coaster. Normally coasters go to the top of the hill and then drop over but this one is different. Half way up the launch hill the coaster suddenly gains speed and at the top turns immediately upside down. If you ever get a chance to try this coaster out, don't shy away, bring a brown paper bag with you.
After the Islands of Adventure closed and we had plenty of free beer and food, we headed over to the Hard Rock Cafe for a few more and then taxi back home for yet another couple. What a great day.
-L.D.
After that it was around to the Jurassic Park water ride. It was a bit slow at the start but the water drop at the end was cool, didn't get too wet but the people at the front got a little soaked.
Onwards to Spiderman. This one was really good! the 3d effects were fantastic and they really know how to mess with your perceptions and make it feel like you're being thrown around and falling. We did this one twice taking the shortcut so we didn't have to stand in line again.
Next on the list was Doctor Doom. It was great but it left my ovaries in my mouth.
After this it was around to The Hulk. I decided that I couldn't leave the park without doing this coaster. Now I'm not a big fan of coasters and normally need to be dragged on (which I needed this time also) but after the first time around I got off and went straight back on. Then, much to everyone's surprise, I went around twice more. This really is a great coaster. Normally coasters go to the top of the hill and then drop over but this one is different. Half way up the launch hill the coaster suddenly gains speed and at the top turns immediately upside down. If you ever get a chance to try this coaster out, don't shy away, bring a brown paper bag with you.
After the Islands of Adventure closed and we had plenty of free beer and food, we headed over to the Hard Rock Cafe for a few more and then taxi back home for yet another couple. What a great day.
-L.D.
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