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    Everyone loves themeparks. What is your favourite themepark? favourite ride?

    Today I went to Alton towers in Staffordshire, and I absoloutly adored it. The only negative aspect of alton towers is its too bloody popular. I had to buy a fast pass which costed me more if I wanted to get on every ride. It allows you to skip about 90% of the queue. Its only the second time Ive actually been there. You should see some of my ride photos, you know the ones they take whilst your on the ride? They are a state!

    My favourite ride is Oblivion. I get such a buzz after it, but its very short. Click the link, its a video! When you're hanging over the edge, it feels like ages.

    I love Nemesis and Rita. Rite actually petrifyed me. Its so fast you're stuck to the seat, the person sat next to me bought the ride photo, and you can just see the sheer stun on my face haha.

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    I'm very fond of Knott's Berry Farm. I actually haven't been there in two years, so I should go again soon. :o Six Flags is nice as well, minus the typically monstrous lines.

    Favorite ride? ..I'm not sure I have one! The Silver Bullet at Knott's is really smooth, but Scream fro Six Flags is probably better. I'll get back to you on that in a few years. :P

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeldy View Post
    The only negative aspect of alton towers is its too bloody popular amongst chavs and wannabe gangstas.
    Fixed.

    Drayton Manor ftw. I've always preferred the good ol' fashioned log flume to coasters myself, and as Drayton Manor has an awesome one with a backwards drop and everything, (Stormforce 10) that one is my favourite.

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    i went to canada's wonderland when i was 12 or 13...wasn't overly impressed....

    we're gonna go before the season is over this year...maybe i'll enjoy it more now i'm older..

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    Islands of Adventure eventhough it's limited in the amount of rides. I like all the rides there.

    Incredible Hulk Rollercoaster is a favorite of mine:

    It shoots you out from a giant purple tube.

    Dueling Dragons is fantastic:

    Each one is different. I think the red one is faster and the blue one has more spirals.

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    Bush Gardens and Island of Adventure are the best them parks in central Florida from my experience. Don't let Disney fool you. Disney sucks. Bush Gardens has 5 GOOD roller coasters in one park Disney has maybe 3, and you'd have to buy a park jumper or whatever.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shiny View Post
    Islands of Adventure eventhough it's limited in the amount of rides. I like all the rides there.

    Incredible Hulk Rollercoaster is a favorite of mine:

    It shoots you out from a giant purple tube.
    Oh my goodness. WANT.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zeldy View Post
    Everyone loves themeparks.

    This kid doesn't.

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    Haven't been to a theme park in years. The only one I've been to really is Chessington World of Adventures, and that was about ten years ago or more. The best rides there were Ramses' Revenge that turned you upside down and squirted water at you (somewhere at my parent's house there's a picture of me and my cousins and aunt on it.)

    I was also partial to the Vampire Ride rollercoaster, which I went on four times. It got lamer with every ride though, as I knew what was coming.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Shiny View Post
    Islands of Adventure eventhough it's limited in the amount of rides. I like all the rides there.
    Gasp, I remember those. Waiting in line for the dragon ones was so much fun. Same for The Hulk. I need to go back there.

    The Jurassic Park ride was the best though. 40+ people from my school all wearing bright orange shirts. :]

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    Quote Originally Posted by Shiny View Post
    Incredible Hulk Rollercoaster is a favorite of mine:

    It shoots you out from a giant purple tube.
    That ride was unreal!

    Mine is definitely Disney World in Orlando, FL. Went there when I was 11, had so much fun.

    Str8 Pimpin'

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    I don't have a favorite park as I've only been to a couple. I mostly go to fairs and my favorite ride is the viking boat one.

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    yeah i love alton towers i go everyyear!
    i love air spechially! mainly coz i love the ride but also coz it has an awesome tune when yiour cueiong up!
    iv been on all the rides there! but ill never go on oblivion again

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    I think I'm going to have to go with Disneyland. Even after working there it's still awesome.

    My favorite ride is at Six Flags though. X is totally tits.

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    Disneyland you go for because of the girl. Six Flags you go with your buddies.

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