I know it's been a while since I've posted everything, as I've been working on the Cowabunga Bay Construction Blog. Now that Lagoon has Opened, I can focus on Posting Photo Updates and Park Commentary here.
Before I move on to Jumping Dragon, allow me to introduce you to our New Guide To Lagoon Ride Rating System. Our ride rating system is based on the ride experience so you know what to expect when you approach a ride. Of course it's always nice to read the "Ride Description" Signs at the Ride Entrances, but this system will help you make your decision at a glance.
Here are the Five Ride Rating Categories and the rides in that Category:
Aggressive Thrill - Wicked, Fire Dragon, Wild Mouse, Spider, Roller Coaster, Jet Star 2, The Rocket, Centennial Screamer, Samurai, Cliffhanger, Musik Express, Boomerang, Sky Coaster, Catapult, Double Thunder Raceway, Top Eliminator.
High Thrill - The Bat, Tilt-A-Whirl, Space Scrambler, Tidal Wave, Turn of the Century, Rattlesnake Rapids, Rock-O-Plane, Paratrooper, Flying Aces, Dracula's Castle, Terroride.
Moderate Thrill - Puff the little Fire Dragon, The Carousel, Log Flume, Jumping Dragon, Lady Bug Bop, Dinosaur Drop, OdySea, Kontiki, Moonraker, Sky Fighter, Helicopters, Red Baron, Scalawags, Scamper, Hydroluge.
Mild Thrill - Sky Ride, Dragon Fly, Speedway Jr., Baby Boats
Low Thrill - The Wild Kingdom Train, Sky Scraper
First of all, there are a lot of great changes in the park this year but most important is Jumping Dragon.
Jumping Dragon -
Jumping Dragon is Visually Stunning and it's Placement in the Park could not be any better! The theme music really draws you into the theme as does the Foo Dog Sculptures at the Entrance to the Queue Line. The Large Dragon Head and Tail are Great Looking and Whimsical.
The Carriers -
There are 18 Two Passenger Carriers that make up the "Body" of the Dragon. The Restraints the same type as those used on OdySea and are very Comfortable.
The Ride Experience -
Many people have compared Jumping Dragon to Musik Express because they look similar. I certainly wasn't the experience I had on Jumping Dragon. Standing in Line it doesn't seem like it's traveling very fast, but this ride really goes around fast! About halfway through the ride cycle, the dragon slows, then changes directions and travels backwards! This ride is Great Fun for EVERYONE! As for Comparisons to Musik Express, it's like comparing Apples to Cantaloupes. Musik Express is an Aggressive Thrill Ride where there is a 36" Minimum Height Requirement and Jumping Dragon is a Moderate Thrill Ride with NO Minimum Height Requirement. Jumping Dragon produces no feeling of being ejected from your seat and you don't smash the person riding on the outside.
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