Originally Posted By wonderingalice Gotta ask (even though I think I know the answer for 'myself,' anyway... ;-) Is this thing a barf run? *L* <a href="http://www.ultimaterollercoaster.com/coasters/reviews/timberland_twister/" target="_blank">http://www.ultimaterollercoast er.com/coasters/reviews/timberland_twister/</a>
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF I don't know if Trippy has been on this, but I rode it for the first time recently. It's not a barf run. I think it *looks* more intense than it really is, but it doesn't spin you around so much you feel like you're in one of the teacups.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice That's good to know, BlueDevilSF! The "Tilt-A-Whirl" description had me reeling here in my chair! *LOL* Mr. Alice and I made the mistake of 'attempting' to relive some favorite childhood moments by riding the TAW at Belmont Park in San Diego not too long ago... BIG mistake. It wrecked us, but good! We're heading for M-SP in September and I definitely want to hit the Mall - especially the amusement park. Might just be brave enough to give that nifty coaster a whirl... So to speak. ;-)
Originally Posted By RoadTrip No, I haven't tried that one. I don't go to the Mall of America much and when I do, I don't often do the amusement park. I like going to Valley Fair Park during the summer which is really a very nice non-Disney park. From what I've heard, BlueDevilSF is accurate in his description. I would say it is pretty similar to Primeval Whirl at the Animal Kingdom if you've ever tried that.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Ahhhhh... What kind of Minnesotan are you?? ;-) Never been to WDW... (What kind of Disney fan am I?? ;-)
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF Oh, if you're going to the Mall of America and plan to ride the Mighty Axe, make absolute sure you don't have any jewelry or anything on you that could fall off easily. i almost lost both my glasses and a Medic Alert necklace on that ride!
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Thanks for the heads-up, BDSF! I saw that one online, too and we'll probably take a pass on it. It's also the stomach-dropping thing that gets me. (I don't do small ferris wheels! *LOL* Though the Sun Wheel of Death is okay. ;-) I'm one of those oddballs who love roller coasters, but hate "air time." DOH!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Ahhhhh... What kind of Minnesotan are you?? ;-)>> As with many tourist destinations, Mall of America is much more popular with tourists than with locals. It is certainly worth experiencing if you are visiting; it just isn't a very convenient place for routine shopping.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice I definitely understand that reasoning! I haven't been to Versace in Caesars' Forum Shops in AGES! *LOL* (Never, actually... Hee hee hee hee)
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF >>As with many tourist destinations, Mall of America is much more popular with tourists than with locals.<< They go, but they just don't admit it.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<They go, but they just don't admit it. >> LOL... Actually, it's probably been 4-5 years since we've visited the MOA. We used to go Christmas shopping there every year but haven't done that for a while. When we lived in Eden Prairie we had Eden Prairie Center a short drive away which was very nice after they renovated it. Now that we live in Roseville we're five minutes away from the best mall in the Twin Cities -- Rosedale. We used to go to MOA occasionally for the entertainment places on the 4th floor, but most of those have been closed for quite a while. About the only reason we’d go to MOA now would be if we were in the mood to experience large groups of unruly teens. That just doesn’t have quite the appeal that it used to though. ;-)
Originally Posted By TDLFAN I don't blame you. I would not be caught dead in that town.. But in regards to the Timberland Twister... it's a mean m********r spinning coaster. Tall, fast, furious and lots of fun. This is the coaster Disney needed to put in Dinoland. Go ride it and them, make sure you have an appointment with your chiropractor the next day. TDLFAN's rate: 5***** Mall of Ammesia's rate: 2**
Originally Posted By TDLFAN You will have a better time visiting Ikea outside the mall, and don't forget to ride the water raft ride at nearby Grand Lodge Hotel.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I agree with TDLFAN. Ikea is definitely worth a visit. We were there this past weekend. Bring money... they will ship the stuff you buy!
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF >>Now that we live in Roseville we're five minutes away from the best mall in the Twin Cities -- Rosedale.<< Yes, that is a nice place! Have you been to the new AMC there? My family came up for Thanksgiving, and we went to the MOA on that Saturday because my sister-in-law is a shopaholic. We warned her it would be packed and crowded and nervewracking. And then we got there. It wasn't bad at all. We were so amazed, I can't even describe it. The place did get busy as the day went on, but it seemed no busier than a typical weekend.
Originally Posted By wonderingalice You guys ROCK! Thanks!! After reading TDLFAN's description of it, though... I'm not sure I'm going to take a chance on a spin-n-puke tumble on the Timberland Twister. *LOL* I'm okay with the teen crowds, I think... Can't be any worse than the skulking (is that a word?? *L*) gang members at the mall across from my workplace. Those guys make me regret having to go out to my car. No wonder I do 90+% of my Christmas shopping online!
Originally Posted By BlueDevilSF ^^^ The MOA has a curfew policy for the teen crowd. I don't remember the details but kids of a certain age cannot be at the mall without an accompanying adult during the evenings. How rigidly it is enforced, I have no idea. I tend to avoid the mall during those times.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<How rigidly it is enforced, I have no idea. I tend to avoid the mall during those times.>> On Friday and Saturday night any kids 15 years old or younger need to be accompanied by a parent or they are asked to leave a mall. The policy works great on getting rid of the young rowdy ones leaving just those teens that are old enough to likely be carrying a gun.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip ^^^ I'm pulling your leg (just a little) and a darned fine looking leg it is. ;-) MOA really isn't that bad. They had kind of a gang-banger problem there about 5 years ago, but they have really cleaned it up since then. Now it isn't any worse than say... walking down the Strip in Las Vegas!!
