2011 Coaster Crazy Trip (Preliminary Itinerary)

[Mikey]

As my maximum sampling size was reached the survey had to end early, so here are the results of the 2011 Coaster Crazy Trip Survey.

Region Results:

24.4% - Region 5: Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio

17.8% - Region 3: Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, Virginia, and West Virginia

16.9% - Region 4: Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, and Mississippi

Bus Accommodation Priorities

1. Heating and AC
2. Comfortable Seats
3. Lots of Luggage Room
4. 110 Volt Accessory Plug
5. WIFI Internet Access
6. Satellite TV
7. Bathroom
8. Wheel Chair Lift

Travel Months

June
July
August
May
October

Trip Amenities

1. Full day at the park.
2. Exclusive Ride Time
3. Back Stage Tours / Ride Manufactor Tours (Tied)
4. In Park Picnics
5. Tour Guide Expertise

Trip Length

1. 7-9 Days
2. 6-7 Days
3. Two Weeks

Trip Cost

1. $500-$1000 Tied With $1000-$1500


I know that region 5 and parts of region 3 are within driving distance to each other, so please share your thoughts and recommendations on combining these regions for a 7 day trip. Also, a big thank you to every one who gave honest answers to the survey!

We are starting to make arrangements with parks for ERT and other special events, so if you plan on attending this trip please reply to this topic so we can get a proper headcount.

why cant we do the trips by the amusement companies, like for all busch gardens parks, cedar fair, six flags etc. It would be cheaper instead of buying day passes just buy a season pass and save 100 or 150 dollars. Just my opinion.

[hyyyper]

Originally posted by Yaminub

why cant we do the trips by the amusement companies, like for all busch gardens parks, cedar fair, six flags etc. It would be cheaper instead of buying day passes just buy a season pass and save 100 or 150 dollars. Just my opinion.

Because of the way to park are situated, that's really undoable. In most regions, there are a lot of parks near each other from different companies. So even though we can't benefit from the season pass discount, the fact that the parks are really close together would save us even more on travel costs.

Actually, a Cedar Fair season pass purchase would make sense, since there is a collection of Cedar Fair parks in region 5.(Cedar Point, Kings Island, Michigan's Adventure, Geauga Lake's wild Water Kingdom, and Valleyfair.)

[Mikey]

While buying a season pass may make sense to you, it is better when trying to negotiate for extra park services that we buy daily tickets at the group rate. This is why all of the theme park tickets are included in the price of the trip.

[jayman]

have fun!

This would be coolest IMO,
Virginia, West VA, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia

I'm up for anything as long as it isn't in the south. I don't know why people don't want to go up to the New England area! or Pennsylvania for that matter!

[slosprint]

Because I've been there, done that.

congratulations, doesn't mean it's not worth going to again... In all honesty, the New England parks and the Penn/Atlantic parks are SO much better than most parks in the midwest.

We tired a PA trip last year. I would not mind trying to do an all PA trip this year if we have interest. IMO, two trips are better then just one trip. Gives the masses a choice or two.

Expect a podcast via Ustream soon.

EDIT: If not all PA, I am willing to do the R3 trip as well. Just let me know about that one.

[Mikey]

I think everyone's point with the survey is that they want to go to cedar point. So what parks would you all like to visit?

[Oscar]

SFMM FTW

[slosprint]

I want to ride rampage

[hyyyper]

I would love to visit CP, HW and KI, but hopefully in 2012 since I'm planning on hitting Italy this year.

As for a secondary trip R3 *might* consist of the fallowing parks:

1. SFA
2. KD
3. Dorney Park
4. Hershey Park
5. Knoebles
6. SFGAdv
7. SFNE
8. LC

Eight days. Those parks, should be easy to do.

No BGE?

I can add BGE but it might increase the price of the trip beyond what people want to pay.

Tetsu, I'm 100% up for that trip

[Mikey]

Anyone Else?

[slosprint]

I am 50% up.

For me, it depends on where we start....

99.98% up for that.

Up for what guys? Only rcking stated what trip he wanted to do.

Originally posted by Tetsu

1. SFA
2. KD
3. Dorney Park
4. Hershey Park
5. Knoebles
6. SFGAdv
7. SFNE
8. LC

At least, that's what I was replying about....