USA 24: Iron Menace To Your Spine! Cred run at Dorney Park!

A morning at Dorney Park followed by an afternoon at Knoebels meant a busy day was ahead. We had eight creds to get at Dorney including a B&M invert, a new dive machine and a wooden coaster celebrating its 100th anniversary.

We were anticipating a high number of kids being in the park, so we boshed the kiddie cred out first!

Woodstock Express 586:

Then headed over to Thunderhawk 587:

Went back row and it was alright. Nothing overly special.

Steel Force 588:

Pesky finger again…

This classic hyper was fun! There was some good airtime and it held its speed well.

Next we headed for the brand new B&M dive machine. Iron Menace 589:

We ride front row and the ride really surprised me. It surprised how bad it was. How can a brand new coaster be so rough and full of jolts? B&M coasters are known for their smoothness, but this was awful.

Possessed 590:

Possessed was my first Impulse coaster and I loved it! It was fast, smooth and the backwards part was amazing. It’s sad that there is so few of these left!

Hydra 591:

Hydra is famous for its unique inversion, which happens just after you leave the station. That was the only really good part of an otherwise average coaster! I was reminded by a friend that mid ride, I pointed at the famous inversion and asked what it is…

Wild Mouse 592:

Standard wild mouse. Plus one and done.

We saved the best cred until last! Talon 593:

We rode back row, it was awesome! A top invert for sure. It has great forces, especially around the awesome helix!

Another park completed, it was time to leave!

Thanks for reading! Next up, Knoebels.

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