Just came back from Dreamland

The Save Dreamland Campaign was launched by Joyland Books in January 2003 and is now supported by several thousand people. This is the place to discuss all aspects of saving Margate's famous amusement park and its iconic , Grade II listed Scenic Railway, Britain's oldest roller coaster.

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Just came back from Dreamland

Postby DN » 30 May 2005, 15:53

Weather playing up aside, we had a fairly good afternoon. Unfortunately the Top Buzz seemed to be having some downtime, but im sure i will get to ride it soon, looks much more intense than Samurai at Thorpe, though it seemed it was on manual settings. That Mixer tride is a bloody strain on your neck, but great fun. G Force was good, tho i wasnt so keen sitting up in the air for about 5 minutes, and how long is the wait at the top of the Mega drop? Scary!
The Scenic was good as usual, but it looked a bit of a state in my personal opinion. All in all we had a good time, still have some tokens left, may pay a late evening visit in the week.
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Postby ricardobugsy » 02 Jun 2005, 08:19

I don't know if I am looking forward to riding TOP BUZZ as I went on
Samarai at Thorpe Park twice the other day and discovered that it is the only fairground ride I have ever ridden that made me feel quite queazy and nearly sick. If the one at Dreamland is supposed to be more intense then it could send me over the edge.

Looking forward to riding the MEGADROP TOWER after going on Detonator at TP. That is one ride that I could never tire of and was presently surprised by it, as it surpassed my expectations.

Never been on a G-FORCE / Booster and so that will be a totally new experience for me when I visit. I still havent worked out exactly what the cars do on that ride.

As for that MEGA-SPIN (centrugal Meteor ride) that spins upside-down.
I have only been on / seen one of these once. That was on the eve of the new millenium at a fairground on The Mall near Buckingham Palace.
Not really recommended if you have consumed vast amounts of alcohol!

....Of course it will also be good to ride the Scenic again.
(If it hasn't fallen apart by then!)
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