Giant Dipper — Attraction in Santa Cruz

I absolutely cannot wrap my mind around the utterly ghastly experience I endured after an excruciating hour of driving to that so-called pizza haven displayed in the photo! My time there was a complete and utter nightmare! The way the staff treated me—like absolute filth! They screamed at me for five long minutes, blabbering about calling my name as if it were the end of the world, despite the fact that my order clearly indicated a wait time of less than seven minutes! The entire ordeal was a monumental waste of my invaluable time and hard-earned money! And to add insult to injury, I chose to go on a weekday when the wretched arcade was the only thing open! Let me tell you, those arcade games were pure extortion, with some pricing a staggering $5! Can you even fathom that? And the minimum game card drained $20 from my pocket—straight-up daylight robbery! But it doesn't stop there. The so-called "staff" acted like they were royalty, blatantly disregarding the essential principles of customer service and professionalism! They had no semblance of manners at all! It’s shocking how a complete lack of common courtesy is tolerated; some of them should be unceremoniously shown the door! As if the ordeal couldn’t get worse, the food was an absolute abomination! I was struck down by food poisoning, effectively sabotaging my entire trip! To top it all off, I had to battle relentless bird attacks while trying to consume anything, and the overpowering stench of urine in the air was enough to make my stomach churn! I refuse to rest until this pitiful abyss of despair is held accountable for its disgraceful conduct, and everyone responsible pays for the torment they’ve inflicted! This experience was nothing short...

This was way more than I expected! The first time I rode I laughed the entire time, got off with my eyes watering and stomach hurting from laughing. It was wild, way more exciting that I thought it would be! Be ready for a bit of a jerky ride, with ups and downs pulling you out of your seat, side to side toss in your seat, lots of fun! Our second ride was even more fun knowing what to expect, although the little bump between the seats hits your hip/side bum kinda rough when you get tossed around. So fun if you like roller coasters! Line isn't awful, it moves pretty quickly. We rode first thing in the morning and again mid afternoon. Used wristbands so we could ride many rides throughout the day, best way to do it if you're riding multiple & will be...

This wooden roller coaster was built in 1924 by Arthur Looff, son of Charles I.D. Looff, who built the Carousel at the Boardwalk. In the early 1970s, the Giant Dipper became the last "classic roller coaster" between Vancouver, British Columbia and San Diego, California.[12] It is only one of three Church rides to still operate. The other two are Dragon Coaster at Playland Park and Giant Dipper at Belmont Park.[5] It is one of the only roller coasters that are still operating from what ACE calls the "golden age of roller coasters."[13] Other than being the oldest roller coaster in California, the ride is also one of the oldest roller coasters in the world. It also remains a thrilling, bone...