Changsucks
03-16-2010, 08:19 PM
On Saturday, I took a day trip to Phoenix to see a spring training baseball game and go to Castles n' Coasters. It was a long day (5 hour drive each way) but I'm glad I can finally cross those credits off my list.
Castles n' Coasters wasn't the best park, but of course, I wasn't expecting much. The place was very small and crammed in with rides, not to mention it was pretty crowded which didn't help. It didn't matter to me, because the park was just a quick credit run, but I feel bad that this is all Phoenix has...
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010059-1.jpg
First up was Desert Storm.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010014-1.jpg
I guess it was a little better than what I expected, but still not really enjoyable. The loops were more forceful than a Schwarzkopf...but they came with a ton of rattle, throwing you around the train.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010047.jpg
Not the best first Hopkins impression.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010009-1.jpg
The trains were pretty cool.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010011-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010012-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010017-1.jpg
On my way over to the other credit, I tried out this drop tower.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010016-1.jpg
It's as close to an Intamin as it gets. This thing drops to the very bottom, and the best part is, you have no idea when you'll drop because the top of the tower is covered up by the car.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010038-1.jpg
Can't wait to ride Scandia's new one sometime.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010020-1.jpg
Patriot was basically Hopkins' version of a Vekoma Roller Skater.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010024.jpg
Not much else to say...
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010031.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010032-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010022-1.jpg
GRASS IN ARIZONA!...not.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010037-2.jpg
Fess up nerds, you two filmed a a front seat POV.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010040-1.jpg
The log ride looked decent, but I passed.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010041-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010042-1.jpg
Just didn't really feel like getting wet in Phoenix weather...
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010043.jpg
Okay, I really just wanted to get out of there.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010056-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010057-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010051.jpg
A few more Desert Storm pics on the way out.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010054-1.jpg
It's weird, the ride goes around most of the park but it's still hard to get pictures of.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010052-1.jpg
I basically just had this same loop and helix to work with.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010050-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010061-1.jpg
Oh yeah, there was a huge arcade.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010062-1.jpg
Very pinball friendly.
And that was pretty much it with this park.
Castles n' Coasters wasn't the best park, but of course, I wasn't expecting much. The place was very small and crammed in with rides, not to mention it was pretty crowded which didn't help. It didn't matter to me, because the park was just a quick credit run, but I feel bad that this is all Phoenix has...
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010059-1.jpg
First up was Desert Storm.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010014-1.jpg
I guess it was a little better than what I expected, but still not really enjoyable. The loops were more forceful than a Schwarzkopf...but they came with a ton of rattle, throwing you around the train.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010047.jpg
Not the best first Hopkins impression.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010009-1.jpg
The trains were pretty cool.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010011-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010012-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010017-1.jpg
On my way over to the other credit, I tried out this drop tower.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010016-1.jpg
It's as close to an Intamin as it gets. This thing drops to the very bottom, and the best part is, you have no idea when you'll drop because the top of the tower is covered up by the car.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010038-1.jpg
Can't wait to ride Scandia's new one sometime.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010020-1.jpg
Patriot was basically Hopkins' version of a Vekoma Roller Skater.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010024.jpg
Not much else to say...
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010031.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010032-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010022-1.jpg
GRASS IN ARIZONA!...not.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010037-2.jpg
Fess up nerds, you two filmed a a front seat POV.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010040-1.jpg
The log ride looked decent, but I passed.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010041-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010042-1.jpg
Just didn't really feel like getting wet in Phoenix weather...
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010043.jpg
Okay, I really just wanted to get out of there.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010056-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010057-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010051.jpg
A few more Desert Storm pics on the way out.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010054-1.jpg
It's weird, the ride goes around most of the park but it's still hard to get pictures of.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010052-1.jpg
I basically just had this same loop and helix to work with.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010050-1.jpg
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010061-1.jpg
Oh yeah, there was a huge arcade.
http://amusementparkauthority.com/forums/trip_reports/changsucks/cnc_3_13_2010/P1010062-1.jpg
Very pinball friendly.
And that was pretty much it with this park.