Two weeks ago, we had the opportunity to go to an amusement park for free, thanks to a wonderful and generous boss. It had been going on 20 years since I'd experienced such thrills, so we jumped at the chance! Many crazy and exciting rides had been added, so there was the added excitement of trying these for the first time.
First up, was "Cannibal". An insane coaster which shoots you up a 200 foot elevator, then down a first drop which is actually a backwards drop.
If that doesn't have you screaming, 2 upside down loops and barrel rolls will. So of course we rode this 3 times. The best and least scary ride, amazingly was in the front seats.
Next, a ride they call "Wicked". Though I thought it was kinda lame. Samantha screamed and had her eyes closed, but after the fun of Cannibal, this really was lame.
Straight up, straight down, one inversion. Only rode it once. Lame.
"Wild Mouse"? Now that was wild! I was ready for this ride to end before we'd even gone down the first hill. Each turn had us feeling like we would leave the track.
Then the brakes shoved my lap bar deep into my chest. Really glad I hadn't eaten yet. Samantha claims it to be much scarier than it looks, and way scarier than Cannibal.
By no means new, but still scary, in a "this ride may fall apart and I may fall out" kinda way, was the wooden roller coaster.
The only thing "terrifying" about the "Terror Ride" was a headlight and horn honk at the end, which made you think you were heading into oncoming traffic.
Except it was an amusement park ride, inside a building. Still made me jump though! And the green faced creature pictured reminded us of Michael Jackson.
"Rattlesnake Rapids" promised we would get wet. That wasn't a lie. WE GOT SOAKED!
Not so much on the log flume. That was a very long line for a very short ride. Don't think we'll be doing that one again.
Our favorite ride, by far, was "Colossus - The Fire Dragon".
Don't be fooled by the screaming - she loved it!
In fact, on our 7th time riding, Samantha even put her hands up through both loops. And she can't wait to go back for more!
Riding the "Rocket - Re-entry" was a blast, and possibly the scariest of rides, falling over 200 feet in a matter of seconds.
But for me, the absolute most terrifying ride was the Scrambler. Two weeks later and I am still a bit dizzy and leery of losing my lunch!
After riding the Scrambler, the "Skyscraper" was a mistake. Couldn't even look down for fear of motion sickness. Maybe an old man shouldn't be doing this!
Or this!
All in all though, it was more fun that I imagined. Who knew so much fun could be had at age 50? I guess that's why they say "Lagoon - It's What Fun Is!"
