mrceagle
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 6/13/2007 4:24:41 PM
Given we didn’t get to the park at all in May when Jun came around we quickly made plans. Outside of a short stop at an appointment for my Brother and sister in law we were able to get to the park by 12:30. We already had tickets so we were able to walk right in. Surprisingly the crowds were only moderate. I was surprised because the other Scout days I had been to had been busier.
We walked in and I quickly saw a few new things. A canopy had been added to a Concrete pad and Lockers had returned. I was told that this wrought was taken because that spot may be used for a ride in the future.
A new Giant claw game was added next to the now opened popcorn stall. There is a space remaining next to the Claw game which will be the new home to the Park photo cart. The area should look nice.
While Walking to Frisbee, the parks new ride, I saw that the park new water Feature was finished. It looks better then I expected. I was expected a simple fountain. They build in a very nice water fall with great landscaping. Fantastic addition!
We made our way to Frisbee. There is now has 2 large speakers between the Canobie 500 and Frisbee. They are blasting Techno Music out of it. My sources say it was a dart through type idea and no real reason why they chose techno. Thing is the Music was a bit too loud while in line. But, then you couldn’t hear it on the ride. Which to me is a bit of a waist, also supporting the over carnival aspect of the new ride. The ride however was fantastic. I was stapled in the light kept saying one of the seats in our row wasn’t locked. Went on it a second time I road without a problem with a looser restraint on one of the middle seats. Interesting!
We walked around and finally tracked down Freddy from Canobie fan. He was working the Mini Dinos. We had a quick chat before I went on with my park day. Since Dragon was right there I hit Dragon, always an enjoyable little coaster. I took a double ride. back together with my Brother and sister in law we headed for cannonball.
The coater was down and maintenance was there getting it fixed. We watched the Newton’s Revenge show while we waited. Missed the first 10 minutes but it was a good show from what I was able to see. Fun and handles Newton’s laws well. We planed to see it later in the day but never made it back.
With cannonball up again we hoped in line and waited a train load to get on. The line filled up quickly behind up. The ride was great and smooth. With the line we opted to wait till later to ride again. We did a hope around that side Phychodrome and my brother actually rode Skater with me.
On our way by we saw Carl and Anthony Bernie at the new Burger place so we stopped to talk. We were asked again what we would like to see. Kevin said coaster. I mentioned a couple flats I saw online that might be good for the park. they were there with 2 managers from sedexco. It seams the burgers may be temporarily. They would liek something a bit more unique added to the menue within the park. But no changes are set at this time. I complemented them on the addition of refillable Souvenir cups and on the increase in food quality. The two managers seemed eager so show off there work and are very proud of there jobs. Always good to see!
We worked our way to the other side of the park. it was slow and we lingered around a lot. We hoped in line for the Flume and then over to Mine of lost souls. Great ride but most of the doors were stuck open. I’d really like to see them do a solid rehab on this ride.
We were hungry so we made our way to Portifinos. We hit Ocean trip on the way by. The restaurant had a nice new entrance. We got a whole cheese pizza and 3 drinks for $22 dollars. It was going to take a while to cook since we were on top of a large order for the Scout troop that was camped out by castaway. Only had a couple problems while there. The Ukrainian girl taking the drink orders messed up and gave us diets on our cokes. I had to get tha
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Lin48
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6/23/2007 1:02:29 AM
Great review as usual. I think a trip to Canobie Lake is actually a go later this summer, so I'm psyched, especially about the new rides AND The Mine of Lost Souls (I can forgive that doors aren't closing and the other problems, though a rehab in the future may be the best solution).
I was very happy to come to the forums and see that you had posted this.  I may not post a lot these days, but I try to come around now and then to laugh at people trying to pick fights with you. But you start so many problems that I can kind of understand why. 
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Lin48
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6/23/2007 1:03:42 AM
Oh, and that was my 600th post. I wondered when it would come. Good deal!
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mrceagle
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6/25/2007 6:36:31 PM
Canobie Photos:
The parks new Giant Claw game:
Right out of RTC is the parks new Popcorn Stand
The park added this Wonderful water Feature this year. It used to be a standard Fountain. What a change.
New Speakers Between the Frisbee and Canobie 500 play Techno Music.
The Carousels new paint job.
The Skater got a new Liner for the Loading platform. it replaces a Generic Zamperla branded one.
The Canobie 500 car with the broken Axle I helped move.
The parks Frisbee ride. It's got an amazing Light package built in.
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mrceagle
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6/25/2007 6:45:42 PM
Quote:
Lin48 said:
Great review as usual. I think a trip to Canobie Lake is actually a go later this summer, so I'm psyched, especially about the new rides AND The Mine of Lost Souls (I can forgive that doors aren't closing and the other problems, though a rehab in the future may be the best solution).
I was very happy to come to the forums and see that you had posted this. I may not post a lot these days, but I try to come around now and then to laugh at people trying to pick fights with you. But you start so many problems that I can kind of understand why. |
Some of those problems are Simply to Post an objective view. I don't hate as much as I seem to hate. You should know that. and some times I don't mean somethings and they still go after me like I'm looking for a fight.
I hope things have been go for you I haven't talked to you in a long time. you can always IM me at mrc_eagle for Yahoo and mrceagle26 for AOL. I can give you the inside scoop on the new Whalom park project.
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Lin48
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6/26/2007 11:34:51 AM
Well, you're definitely one of my favorite posters/reviewers on this site. I just thought it was absolutely hysterical when I came on here the one time and someone was telling you to "meet them" at your review in order to argue with you or whatever.
You do write good, objective reviews. If anyone disses you for it, I suspect it is because they don't know how to do it for themselves.
I'll try to catch up with you on AIM one of these days.
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Hercules
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6/26/2007 12:35:51 PM
Awesome detailed report as usual mrceagle. I really enjoyed reading it. You really do make me want to go to Canobie some day.
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larrygator
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6/26/2007 2:24:52 PM
^talk to me Jay - I'll convince you not to go
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mrceagle
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6/26/2007 11:34:58 PM
Thanks for the kind Words. I'm clad you liked it. I should have better pictures in my next Trip Report. I'll have my digital camera back so I won't be stuck using my camera Phone.
Larry - I would actually like that debate.
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