Happy Valley

On Friday I walked with fellow MSRA interns through Atlantis on our way to Shangri-La. Later we passed by the Aegean Harbor, the land of the Lost Maya, the Ant Kingdom, and a Wild Fjord. So, I'd give the day about a 9/10 ;)

At least for now, I'll just highlight three of the best rides of the day.

This coaster, Golden Wings in Snowfield, was absolutely amazing. I rode in the front row :D There was a nice suspenseful (but not boring) rise to the first height, and after that plenty of time upside down as well as right-side up and corkscrews. The corkscrews were this ride's specialty, with some that were straight corkscrews and others that happened more gradually as you changed orientation. The coaster had excellent speed and a nice smooth ride. And the line wasn't even too long, maybe half an hour's wait!

I've always liked the swings, and these were well done. The machine got a nice high angle of tilt while it was swinging them, the music worked well, and the height and speed were both great.

This was pretty awesome. It was called the Trojan Horse, with the outer head and rear being decorative wood and the ride part as the stomach. Most of my group was afraid to go on it, so I went alone the first time and some of them joined me for a second ride. Also in this ride's favor is that it doesn't run the same pattern every time. Just watch the video clip! I especially like the part starting at about 12 seconds in...

Τα λέμε σύντομα!