Rollercoaster

[Hutch]

OK, there seems to be an interest in rollercoaster rides, so it looks like it has fallen to ol' Hutch to work something out (it's hell when you get a reputation for organization, folks--never try running anything!).

There are two choices in town, the Manhattan Express at the New York, New York Casino: http://www.nynyhotelcasino.com/entertainment/entertainment_therollercoaster.aspx and Speed: the Coaster near the Saraha: http://saharavegas.com/NASCAR/SPEED-facts

I've ridden Speed before, and it is a good, albeit rather short, coaster, good for first-times and those who have not ridden coasters much. The Manhattan Express is much larger, longer, and higher and does it all above the busiest corner of Las Vegas. However, coaster reviews say it is very rough on the riders and not all that much fun as a ride.

One other option is about 30 miles away, in Primm, NV: http://www.primmvalleyresorts.com/family.php which has the height but apparently not the inversions of the Manhattan Express. It will take more time and hours of operation are not posted.

Opinions are sought. I have even added a poll for voters. As for when, the coasters are open until 10PM (Speed) and Midnight (Manhattan Express). Since Thursday night is pretty much filled with Poker and Bowling, Friday or Saturday evening may be our best option(s)--I don't think anyone wants to go rollercoastering in 100F heat....

So check out the sites, look for reviews on the web, and let me know.



PS--One vote for the Manhattan Express may come from the following, if Articulett and Doctor Adequate are still mulling over locations for their wedding:

Weddings on The Coaster
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15-minute intervals available:

* Sunday - Thursday
10:45am - 11:00am
11:15pm - 11:30pm
* Friday & Saturday
10:15am - 10:30am
12:15am - 12:30pm

Morning ceremony $600, Evening ceremony $700
Including minister
Contact Wendy Ellebrecht for further details and to book your Roller Coaster Wedding: 702-740-6607 wellebrecht@nyforme.com

http://saharavegas.com/NASCAR/SPEED-facts

 

[cj.sevilla]

I'm thinking Sunday makes for better options, there are a few late night workshops and events on Friday and Saturday (skepchick party, nigerian spam scam scam, and the Talent Show, to name a few.) Spam Scam starts a little late on Friday though (9PM)...

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

The Manhattan Express is much larger, longer, and higher and does it all above the busiest corner of Las Vegas. However, coaster reviews say it is very rough on the riders and not all that much fun as a ride.

Isn't being rough on the riders what makes it fun as a ride?

I rode it last year or the year before with (Tobias & Doubt, I think). While it was a wild ride, it isn't cheap. Don't recall the amount, but it seems like it was something like $15 for a ride that literally lasts about a minute or two.

 

[wexer9]

I can't take really intense roller coasters.

 

[BillC]

I rode it last year or the year before with (Tobias & Doubt, I think).

Cough.

 

[kittynh]

oh wait, not that fun a ride...

I vote for the other one....

(change my vote)

 

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Cough.

OK, maybe it was Tobias and you!

 

[Ziggy66]

I was not impressed with Manhattan Express last year, very rough and not in the fun way. I got bruises on my neck and shoulders, the padding on the harness is insufficient.

 

[ejk]

Of course I found this thread right after posting elsewhere asking about when rollercoasters will happen.

My flight home is not until almost midnight Sunday. Too early to see Penn and Teller, but many hours to kill post-TAM. If anyone is up for roller coasters Sunday afternoon/evening, I'd love to join. Oh, and I'll have a car.

 

[Doubt]

Cough.

Well, we do look exactly alike and have the same accent thanks to people from Detroit all sounding like we are British and all that....Well, in some alternate universe I think.......

 

[Tamazon]

I did NYNY last year so would love to try an different one this year.

 

[NotAForumMember]

Speed is your only good option.

The Manhattan Express is horrible. It was good when it first opened, but now it is way too rough to enjoy the ride at all.

The Desperado is also way too rough and no fun these days. It was GREAT when it first opened. Not so much now.

Do Speed and then go up the Stratosphere tower and ride the Big Shot and all those rides--they are all fun.

 

[arthwollipot]

Do Speed and then go up the Stratosphere tower and ride the Big Shot and all those rides--they are all fun.

I think I would rather chew my own leg off than do that.

*shudder*