As the ride finishes I mention that it’s about time for a pit stop and some lunch. As Brad and I are chowing down on pizza, sodas and a big ‘ole pretzel slathered with mustard, I couldn’t help but notice the attention to detail that surrounded us at every turn.
Follow the Yellow Brick Road is being piped from the bushes as we search for the Tin Man. We are still looking but I think we found his heart-stopper in the form of another wicked coaster. Whole-Heartedly is a hyper twister, closely resembling Top Thrill Dragster. We are launched, twisted and dropped all in the matter of 44 seconds. Not enough time to gather you’re thoughts, but enough time to give you another shot of much needed adrenaline. Just up the street, past some quaint buildings and a host of other rides, like the Tin POS, The Oxidizer and a wonderful Maze, we come upon the Courage Keepers Mansion. Just above us winds the track of yet another wicked coaster to be tamed.

We follow the track and finally, we have found the Cowardly Lion and his Quest for Courage. This Vertical Drop coaster is not for the weak of heart. We are lifted skyward with Ground Zero about 110 ft. below us. A quick twisted drop, followed by some great airtime and we are held in suspension for the final vertical drop into an underground grotto. Then into the daylight for a trip to the station. Taking a short break we slurp down a frozen lemonade and check the map for the location of the Poppy Fields. I tell Brad it’s no time for a nap as we head off down The Yellow Brick Road. It would be hard to take a nap here, as you are being buzzed by Flying Monkeys and screaming guests. Off in the distance lie the gates of the Emerald City. We double-time it as it looks like it’s going to rain. Our eyes are blinded by the exquisite architecture and attention to detail in this magical area.
It’s starting to rain, so we duck for cover at the Horse of a Different Color Carousel. As we exit the ride the skies are clearing and we are told that the Great and Powerful Oz will see us now. When we get closer to the platform, our knees begin to shake from the anticipation of meeting The Great Wizard, to have our wishes granted. We didn’t have to wait long, as we are launched at 54 MPH around two banked turns to a massive hill. No time for sightseeing, as we drop through several more turns to the Cobra Roll. Almost instantly we are in a follow-up loop. With our hearts racing the Wiz delivers us safely to the exit.