Return to Indiana Beach - 5/12/2024
Since we had made our way to this area of Indiana for yesterday's wedding, Sarah and I also decided to take advantage of
Indiana Beach being about 30 miles away and planned today's visit to the small amusement park. In particular, we were
excited to experience two coasters at the park. First All American Triple Loop is a new coaster the park added
this year. And the other coaster is the Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain, which was closed during our prior visit
to the park in 2009.
Sarah and I arrived at the park just as the gates opened at 10 o'clock. We casually walked around the park taking the
sights as we waited for the rides to open. We made our way to the far end of the park where the All American Triple Loop
coaster was located and waited with the other guests anticipating the opening of this coaster. 11 o'clock came and went
and Triple Loop did not open, while other coasters in the park began operating. Sarah and I waited a few more minutes
and finally made our way to the nearby Steel Hawg which was now open.
We made our way around the park riding each of the coasters that were operating, Steel Hawg, Hoosier Hurricane, Cornball
Express, Tig’rr, and Cyclone. We got in line to ride Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain but the coaster quickly closed
for mechanical reasons before we could ride. We also rode Giant Gondola Wheel, Air Crow, Flying Bobs and Tilt-A-Whirl.
As the day moved into the afternoon, we walked back to see if All American Triple Loop was running. It was. Just
a few trains later, we were on the coaster. Seating on the coaster was extremely cramped and uncomfortable. My legs
barely fit, smashed against the seat in front of me. During the first drop it was immediately clear that this was
definitely a headbanger. Throughout the entire ride we were constantly being beaten by the terrible restraints. Riding
defensively made very little difference. My upper jaw bones were sore from repeatedly being hit by the over the shoulder
restraints. This was a rough ride from start to finish and only the loops being somewhat a little smoother. This is
definitely the worst coaster in the park.
When it was about time for us to leave the park, we made our way past Lost Coaster of Superstition Mountain to see if it had
reopened and it had. We got in line and waited. Apparently the coaster must be loaded with exactly eight riders, so
Sarah and I were able to skip to the front of the line when they wanted two additional riders that were willing to sit
separately.
Everything about this coaster is unique; lift, seating arrangement, layout, trains, and track. It's a mix of dark ride,
wooden coaster, wild mouse and family ride. Twisting outdoor track with pops of airtime and themed dark passages inside a
mountain with fast dips and hairpin turns. Sarah and I both agree that we were lucky to both have been facing forward to
be able to anticipate each wild turn. I'm happy to have finally been able to get this coaster credit.
Sarah and I had a wonderful time revisiting Indiana Beach. We bid farewell to this beautiful and unique park and made
the long drive home.
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