Little Dipper (Coaster Dynamix CDX Blocks)

We recently purchased the Little Dipper model from CDX Blocks

CDX Blocks claims that their product will full integrate with the popular LEGO brand building blocks.

Unpacking the contents, each type of piece is departmentalized in its own bag.

Instruction Manual

Step 1: Build the bottom base frame.

Step 2: Add some cross bents

Step 3: Add some cross beams and another layer of cross bents

Step 4: Another layer higher of beams and bents.

Step 5: Adding in beams to support the higher track pieces.

Step 6: Begin the process of adding the chain mechanics

Step 7: Add the cross ties for the track that will attach directly to structure.

Step 8: Pull the chain.

Step 9: Add the track and additional cross ties for support.  

(This was the longest step and most difficult)

Step 10: Put train chassis on the track before completing the loop 

Step 11: Build train and add accessory flags to the lift hill

The finished product

Detail shots

Personal Thoughts: We're very happy with the end result of this build.  We found it to be a fairly easy to build.  We would recommend buying it..  

Timber Wolf (WOF)

Work on the new turn is nearing completion.  Testing should begin soon.

America's Fun Park

Progress continues at America's Fun Park.  The third roller coaster, Wacky Worm, has started to rise.

Elsewhere, the center post of the carousel has been set up and it appears that parts for the wave carousel are on the truck bed in the back of the photo.

Opening Day (WOF)

Welcome to the 2018 Season at Worlds of Fun.

Tonight is the Passholder Sneak Peek Night.

The park is celebrating 45 seasons of thrills this year.

MAMBA is celebrating its 20th season this year.  How is that even possible?

Eli is looking great this year with its new paint job.

Mustang Runner, new for 2017, is still a very popular ride.

Falcon's Flight, also new for 2017, has operational lighting now on the birds which really adds to the ride at night.

This area was completely redone this off season and looks amazing.

Patriot is still one of my favorite inverted coasters out there.

Spinning Dragons is just fun.  I wish the line moved faster.

Nordic Chaser is the new for 2018 attraction.  It really turned out nice.  I did ride it and I probably won't ride it again.  The particular motions on this style of ride don't always agree with my body.

Detonator was running both towers tonight.  This is always a fun ride.

SteelHawk was being rather moody tonight.  It decided, at least twice that I know of, to stop at the very top and then forcing the crew to lower it back down slowly.  Not sure what was going on with this ride Friday night.

Prowler was also being moody and was closed most of the evening.

Boomerang was open, but I didn't feel the need to ride it.

I was able to snap the flyers tonight.  I think the wind helped.

Pretty good Opening Night, Worlds of Fun.  Looking forward to a great season.

Nordic Chaser - NOW OPEN (WOF)

Nordic Chaser is now open at Worlds of Fun

They really did a nice job with this ride.

Love the details, especially the logo sails.

The centerpiece boat looks awesome as well.

The flags on the control booth are a nice touch.

Getting ready for the first official ride

Here we go.

The ride has a nice lighting package on it at night.

The added musical score while the ride is in motion is a great touch.  I'm pretty confident is saying that this is going to be a popular ride this summer.