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Theme Park Review 2013 Trip Reports

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Part Seven

Hokkaido Greenland

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Most of the ride swoops around over one of Greenland's go-kart tracks, but the lift takes you back into the woods a bit, which is nice.

Had the rest of the run been through mountainside trees, like the first drop, GO-ON would have been more satisfying, I think.

Looking over earlier photos of GO-ON, it appears that the park has planted more trees around the lift and first drop in recent years, so (green) thumbs up, Greenland. Please plant more.

Petty landscape bitching aside, it's a worthy credit. You can see that it has a full spiral on the lower left, which, as I think I've made clear already, is something I relish more than your average amusement park guest.

In hindsight, I might have to say that this was my favorite jet coaster of the trip.

The over-the-shoulder restraints, so unnecessary. But I will always have a soft spot for that sharp Arrow-style wedge nose.

Even more in the spirit of Arrow is Greenland's second major credit, Dragon King, a Senyo "Loopscrew." (See, there are some more of the retired wheel cabins along the walkway on the left...)

 

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