Video idea: Give us your top five North American cities/regions where you think a brand new from the ground up theme park could be successful. It would make for an interesting discussion.
I'll give you a few. Some of these technically have a park but nothing serious. Or they still need more anyway. 1) Houston. This one is obvious. Why will no one build a park in the most obvious metro area in the country? 2) Phoenix. There are parks in the area but nothing even on the level of a lower tier Six Flags park. 3) Seattle. I won't even count Wild Waves. 4) Portland. Could use an indoor park in the style of Nickelodeon Universe or partial indoor like Lotte World or Toverland. 5) Las Vegas. Why is there no full day theme park in a place like this? It seems like a natural fit. 6) Myrtle Beach. Yes, Family Kingdom exists but this place should be competing with Pigeon Forge, Branson and Wisconsin Dells. 7) Chicago. It has a major park but the metro is big enough that it really ought to have two. Great America is super busy anyway. 8) Jacksonville. I know Florida has plenty but this is far from those and is the biggest city in the state. 9) Miami. Similar to Jacksonville but it's the biggest metro instead of city 10) New York City. Okay, it has two small parks and an indoor park across the water and Great Adventure isn't too far away. But this city is one of the biggest in the world and most people use public transit to get around. It would be really helpful to have an all day park that is accessible by a quick ride from Grand Central Terminal. And they have more than enough people to both staff and fill a major park. Finding the location would be the biggest issue by far since it'd have to be outside the city but close enough to make it worth while. Some honorable mentions: Omaha. They have the best Zoo in the world. They could sustain a theme park as well. But more importantly, it would bring a theme park to an area that doesn't have many close by, especially for people in the Dakotas, Wyoming, Montana and western Nebraska. Nashville. It's not too far to Pigeon Forge or Holiday World but the city is growing so fast that it really ought to have a major park of its own Memphis. Not growing much but it's still big. And it would be a nice add on for a trip to SDC and the new one supposedly going to Oklahoma. Jackson. Please, someone give Mississippi a major attraction. It could save the state. Wichita. I hate to be that guy. I've lived in the midwest. But this place is especially boring. I'd love to see a full day Wizard of Oz theme park done with serious immersion. That could become a destination park.
That looks... out of this world. I need to go out to ride it this second, I cant wait any longer. Dolphin express. I need it. Oh yeah Wildfire is there too i guess.
I agree that the first half of Wildfire is absolutely elite, the 2nd half looses it's steam. I also agree that I'll take it over Outlaw Run. Stepping over the track of a ride that loading in the station, and for me getting to operate Wildfire made Kolmarden one of the most memorable moments of the trip!
I've actually changed diapers on our then infant on the Safari ride... 😂 It's a very soothing ride after a day in the park. On a sunny day it's unbeatable as a calm ride.
I don’t think it’s very practical to improve my favourite view with an RMC. I know we’re more lenient in UK national parks about building things, but there’s not the room (or suitable terrain) in the Langdales.
There is another entrance much closer to Wildfire. It's not always in use but there is one anyway if you're lucky. 😄 We live close to the park and the kids never want to see the animals, just ride Wildfire... 😂Also, if you stay at Vildmarkshotellet next to the park, their entrance is even closer to the coaster. So people wanting to try the coaster, stay at the hotel. It's really nice!
Awesome Vid and sweet park that leaves me with a question, especially towards the end. 1) I heard that Scandanavia smells kinda fishy, not in sketchiness, but in the air. Is this true or does it smell like Midwest America? 2) I love seeing the Sooners hat, but I know you're a baseball guy. What team is your fave squad/adopted squad? I think it would be cool some day to see a ranking video for the summer of best MLB Stadium/Closest Amusement Park combo, for them Summer travels. I think you would bring us the best version of this, especially because you know how good the teams are too. Have a good one man
In terms of views with the lift hill, I offer Wild Eagle as an option. The view of the Smokey’s is beautiful. I haven’t been to Cedar Point but have flown over it and I imagine you can get some great views on multiple of their coasters
I think it's such an ordeal to get there that it being top 7 RMC just doesn't live up to the pilgrimage, but if the forces aren't there, then it is what it is...still the setting and views look top tier
Here in Europe you don't see many drinking fountains because everybody just fills their bottles at the toilet-sinks :) I live in the Netherlands and we have really tasty tapwater.😊
I've not ridden Outlaw Run, but I've ridden Goliath at SFGA and believe Wildfire is RMC's best topper track coaster. In fact: I think the only woodies to compete are Phoenix, The Cyclone, El Toro, T Express, Shivering Timbers, Ghostrider. Python in Bamboo Forest and Wood Coaster in Knight Valley, (both of which are in China) and The Voyage. I'm curious about which wooden coasters you think are missing from this list...
If you listen closely at all the sounds of Wildfire you'll notice that they're all Vekoma sounds. Which makes sense since this was the very first RMC in Europe, built in a partnership with Vekoma. Could explain the lift sound as well since all other Vekoma's lifts are silent as well.
Was this trip a package deal? I’ve been trying to plan the best way to hit as many Europe parks as I can and thought it would be great to just buy a tour package if it existed. Thank you for all the great content as always.
12:55…Chris, one of these days, your sweet daughter is going to find out that you compared her to a chimpanzee…and you, sir, will be doomed to eternal torment from that day forth! (Daughters NEVER forgive Daddies making fun of them!…mine’s 25 and she is Still holding Several powerful grudges!)
I think I can speak for everyone when we all can't wait till this little vacation is over so we won't hear e.r.t. anymore. Jesus dude...get rid of that bingo card. My God bruh
