What better way to usher in my birthday (this year I could be president) than hit my home park for a ride on Magic Mountain's newest thrill ride, Scream! Since it was Earth Day, we thought we could contribute a little carbon dioxide to the environment. My son got out of school early and we headed up through a deluge of rain to find the park under sunny skies.
My thoughts? It's a nice ride that has you out of the seat more often than most. In terms of disorientation, it's not as severe as Batman. And despite over-the-shoulder head restraints, there is minimal headbanging. My biggest complaint is that they built it in the former employee parking lot, and did nothing to hide that fact. I'm not sure where the greenery shown in the commercial was filmed, but it wasn't under this ride.
We managed two rides in less than 10 minutes, thanks to ridiculously short lines. It's endearing, and is definitely a welcome addition to the park.
Posted by Angel Zobel-Rodriguez at May 6, 2003 03:28 PM