Trip #2 started out around two in the afternoon.  I started out on the Magnum, which had a surprising short wait of only 15 minutes.

Then it was on to one of my favorite rides, Paddlewheel Excursions.

Trying a second time to get pictures of the back of Shoot the Rapids, failed because my new camera wasn’t made to point and shoot a million times in a minute.

Then, I took a quick ride on the Gemini and Cedar Creek Mine Ride to stall so I could make it early to the 4 o’clock Grand Ole Country.

After Grand Ole Country, which is a great show, I took the train around a few times to take a look at Shoot the Rapids.

Then, it was onto Tropical Heat, Island Beat, which is the best show in the park this year.

After the show I took a stroll down the Frontier Trail, visited Charlie Brown’s cabin, and took a peek at Shoot the Rapids. But, guess who I found sneaking a ride, Tony and Tyler. They are two very lucky people. Then a quick dinner break at the car, and then back to Shoot the Rapids for more pictures.

Yes, I really do love this ride, even though I can’t ride it yet! Then it was onto the Hot Summer Lights midway for a ride on the Iron Dragon and Wildcat. After that, I headed over to the Wicked Twister midway to ride Wicked Twister and Troika.

I waited in line for Disaster Transport up until the top of the stairs when the ride broke down from mechanical reasons.

With the park closing soon, I headed over to see the Starlight Experience for the first time this season. I personally think that adding rope light to some of the signs made it look unprofessional. Also, with the addition of Shoot the Rapids, it opened up a lot of the area, not as dark as last years.

That was it for my day, got plenty of rides in for it being a busy Memorial Day weekend.

Ride Count:

• Magnum XL 200 x1
• Paddlewheel Excursions x1
• Gemini x1
• Cedar Creek Mine Ride x1
• CP & LE Railroad x1
• Wildcat x1
• Wicked Twister x1
• Troika x1

Show Count:

• Grand Ole Country x1
• Tropical Heat, Island Beat x1
• Starlight Experience x1

Opening day started out with me arriving too late for the opening ceremony, why didn’t someone tell me they had one?

After that I headed past the Raptor and to Millennium Force, which was broken down, then to Maverick, which was also broken down.

So, then I decided to stop at Shoot the Rapids to take some quick pictures.

Then I went to the Iron Dragon which was my first coaster of the 2010 season.  Then I back tracked to Raptor and got off just in time to see the “running of the bulls”. After managing my way through the crowds I went to ride the Corkscrew, the Magnum XL 200, and the Gemini.

Heading into Frontier Town, I rode the  Antique Carsand then headed to Shoot the Rapids to take pictures of everything and film the testing of Shoot the Rapids.

I also saw @coasterhq taking some pictures for his site: Coaster HQ.  I then decided to take the train back to the main midway and then the Skyride to the car for lunch at the same time @thelostcoaster was having lunch at his car.

While waiting in line for the Skyride I saw someone familiar:

(Dick Kinzel, Cedar Fair CEO)

After lunch, I returned to the park and it just doesn’t sound the same without the Demon Drop.

I then power walked to the Iron Dragon midway to see the Ohio State Spring Athletic Band perform.

Then it was on to Paddlewheel Excursions to get an up close look at Shoot the Rapids.

I then did a little shopping in Frontier Town before taking the train back to the front for Tropical Heat, Island Beat.

After that I walked over to the Wicked Twister midway for the Space Spiral which now features Tony’s voice.  After buying a Shoot the Rapids shirt and magnet, the crowds pushed me out.

That was my Opening Day 2010 trip, short but fun filled after A LONG winter!

Ride Count:

• Iron Dragon x1
• Corkscrew x1
• Magnum XL 200 x1
• Gemini (Red Side) x1
• Antique Cars x1
• CP & LE Railroad x2
• Skyride x1
• Paddlewheel Excursions x1
• Space Spiral x1

Show Count:

• Tropical Heat, Island Beat x1