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Soooo late last night I was tumbling down a Youtube coaster rabbit hole and came across this video of a review of El Toro (I know we're not supposed to link to certain channels but for the sake of this story please don't ban me lolol - its a good channel I guess, not as amazing as TPR of course. I think I'm somehow contractually obligated to say that or something). Anyways, the only issue is the review is in German and I don't speak German. So I decided to turn on auto-translate. I then I proceeded to howl with laughter for the next ten minutes. Enjoy. It starts off innocently enough And then he starts talking about the lockers and I started to lose it. And then things start to get kind of weird At this point I was laughing like a f*cking hyena. Absolutely dead, hope you all got as much enjoyment out of this as I did.

^I'd look to someone who's more a "regular" at this park for better answers. . but since SFOT went to Year Round Operations (mostly weekends on off months tho), not sure they have a set maintenance schedule anymore. They likely just do what SFFT does, and try to do work during the week when they are only open weekends. but again, look more towards someone who frequents more. .like SportsDude. as to weather? it's Texas. . it MIGHT be in the 60s? SFOT does have some rides that are impacted by windgusts, so keep that in mind (check out the main site to see what else other than Skyscreamer can be affected).

Is this the old Corkscrew? If so, I guess it sold. https://intermarkridegroup.com/roller-coasters/corkscrew-coaster-rc1403

Happiness is.... a sigh of relief.

Just came back from a visit here. I chose this day specifically because it was a weekday during the magic time between fright fest and HITP where the whole park is open but there are no special holiday events to drive up crowds. It turns out, today absolutely was the perfect day to visit. The weather was beautiful, everything I cared about was running, and the crowds were super light - I rarely waited much more than 20 min for a ride, and many rides were station waits! Arrived around 12:30 and left at 7 (park close). Mask wearing was decent enough (maybe 75%ish wearing it correctly) though distancing was often somewhat challenging, as I expected from other's reports. No pics, sorry! Rides we rode along with relevant notes/observations Justice League, x1, 5 min wait or less, got a score of >70k I think Batman, back row, x1, line was down the stairs, the stair tunnel thing was infested with ladybugs, but I'm not complaining since I find them cute. Forgot how awesome this thing is, intense and super snappy without much headbanging! I might like this a bit more than Nitro! Nitro, x2, line was down the stairs but the ops lived up to their reputation, dispatching trains right as the one behind it hits the brake most of the time. Great floater as usual, and somewhat intense helix, though the midcourse did slow us down quite a bit. SkyScreamer, x1, 10-15 min wait El Toro, x2, one in row 17 (op granted request), one in row 1 (got lucky with placement, and decided I'd give it a shot despite knowing row 17 is better). It's running really well, and with the warm weather the ejector was insane, and the turns after the RT hill were actually pretty fun. Front row only has 3 ejector moments, but while they aren't as strong as the back, they might be a bit more sustained. If you've already ridden Toro and get the chance at a front row ride, I'd recommend trying it at least once, but back is definitely better. Kingda Ka, x3, very front, very back, and middle-back. Holy crap, this was a station wait! Not sure when's the next time I'll see that, so we took advantage of the opportunity and rode 3 times. KK ran reasonably consistent, with no extended downtime beyond maybe some 10 min or so spurts. Front row KK is every bit as awesome as people said, and back row KK wasn't as brutal as people made it out to be. Shaky and rattly, yes, but certainly not unbearably so. IMO any row in KK is a blast, but that front row ride, with that 100mph wind and the view, is something else! Zumenjaro, x1, nothing particularly different from my previous rides. Fun and (if you're afraid of heights) scary climb to the top, seconds of intense anticipation, then a drop which after the initial kick, just feels like you're kinda moving downward really fast as opposed to falling to your doom. Beware of the brakes, I had my head stuck out a bit forward, and the brake caused my torso to bend over forwards uncomfortably as we decelerated Green Lantern, x1, Snappy and very intense, it does hurt your legs especially in the latter half, and it can be described as an endurance test in some regards. If you're OK with the super strong G forces on your legs it can be fun. Probably the most positive G heavy ride in the park IMO Superman, x1, running both trains with impressive dispatch times by Superman standards. Awesome pretzel loop, followed by just plain fun. Twister (the Twix ride), x1, very short cycle, but what they did have was pretty fun, I think we got like 4-5 flips. Bizzaro, x1, front, almost a walk-on, two trains and dispatches before the other train hit the brakes. Fire was working, misters were off probably because of the time of year. Fun snappy ride, but there is some unfortunate headbanging. Mine Train, x1, 2nd row (front was roped off) run, old school ride. Janky arrow profiling of course, but it actually tracked pretty smooth, just prepare for the wild Arrow transitions especially towards the end lest you slam into the person next to you or into something else! Also holy crap the front gives legit ejector on that last hill before the mandatory photo-op turn (you know which one). Sorry Skull mountain, you're first drop is great, but the mine train has you beat. Sky ride, x1 (Mine train --> skull mountain). Excellent skyride, especially at night. For some reason they were using the left hand queue to load the right-hand gondolas, not sure why. Skull Mountain, x1, stopped by under an hour before park close, walked right on to back row. First drop is still awesome as usual, with the rest being typical family coaster twistiness with disco-skull in the middle and no other theming. Don't they usually play music inside this ride? It felt weirdly quiet Wonder Woman, x1, finished the night with this one, by far the longest wait at over 30 min. First ride on a giant pendulum (the closest thing I'd done before is HP's Claw) and yeah, it's awesome! The swings are super high, you get turned a little upsidedown, and the bottoms of the large swings pull some great G's. Add to that a reasonably long ride cycle and you have a great way to end off the night! Worth noting: all coasters I rode ran two (but not 3) trains, except the mine train which ran only 1. All rides had groupers, some of which granted requests, and some on which didn't. At KK, the grouper allowed me to let some parties ahead of us so that we could nab front row, but when I tried it again later he wouldn't let me, perhaps because I had already done it once (it was the same guy). Overall, I had an excellent day here, probably my favorite of my 4 visits so far! I hope to visit again soon, thanks for reading!

Zach Riddley from Walt Disney Imagineering has shared this new sneak peek at the Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind coaster trains! https://www.instagram.com/p/CHN7LPLB_5C/ Here is an exclusive sneak peek of two of our ride engineers as they prep some of EPCOT’s Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind vehicles at our warehouse in Florida. If you look closely at the colorful paint design on the vehicles (called coaches in roller coaster engineering parlance), each one is unique with different wear patterns and impact marks. Imagineers were inspired by markings that appear on NASA Space Shuttles and other spacecraft upon reentry into Earth’s atmosphere. We can’t wait to share more on this truly out-of-this-world, awesome attraction as we make progress on construction and put these coaches on the track!

About as much as a Geo Metro.

It has been announced that this year EPCOT will host the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth from November 27th - December 30th, 2020. https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2020/10/celebrate-the-season-with-the-taste-of-epcot-international-festival-of-the-holidays-presented-by-adventhealth-nov-27-dec-30-2020/ Looking for sights, sounds and flavors from holiday festivities around the world this year? Then be sure to check out the Taste of EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays presented by AdventHealth, taking place Nov. 27-Dec. 30, 2020 at Walt Disney World Resort. This magical event will feature delicious food, fun activities for the whole family and the chance to see some Disney characters in their holiday finest. At this year’s festival, enjoy a global celebration of seasonal cuisine at the Holiday Kitchens, located throughout World Showcase, including three kitchens inside World ShowPlace Events Pavilion. Indulge in festival favorites like the slow-roasted turkey from the American Holiday Table, pork schnitzel at the Bavaria Holiday Kitchen or the beef bourguignon from the Yukon Holiday Kitchen. As you sip, savor and sample your way through the Holiday Kitchens, you may spot some of your favorite characters – dressed in their holiday best – traveling through World Showcase to spread holiday cheer. Keep an eye out for Queen Anna and Elsa in the “Frozen Holiday Promenade,” and Mickey Mouse and his pals making merry on the “Mickey and Friends Holiday World Tour.” And we can’t forget about Santa Claus! When Santa visits EPCOT during this festive time of year, he’ll take a grand horse-drawn tour around World Showcase, calling out happy holiday wishes to all. When you need a break from your jolly jaunts, be sure to visit America Gardens Theatre to enjoy the sounds of the season from Voices of Liberty, who will share favorite carols through their incredible harmonies. Mariachi Cobre will bring to life Las Posadas, a celebration of Mexican holiday customs through music and dance. Over at the Canada pavilion, JAMMitors will grace the Mill Stage with their playful percussion. And, enjoy the shopping, sights AND sounds inside World ShowPlace as fan-favorite JOYFUL! A Celebration of the Season will bring you on an uplifting journey through R&B, gospel, contemporary and traditional Christmas and holiday music. The Holiday Cookie Stroll returns this year, with a complimentary cookie as reward for completing the confectionary collection. The delicious array of sweet treats to choose from will include cookies from five different locations throughout the park. You can also pick up an adorable cookie jar to collect all of your cookies, available for purchase at the Holiday Markets throughout World Showcase, while supplies last. To share holiday traditions from around the world, everyone’s favorite snowman from Frozen invites kids of all ages on the new “Olaf’s Holiday Tradition Expedition,” a festive adventure around World Showcase to round up holiday traditions Olaf misplaces. You can purchase the expedition map at Mouse Gear, Disney Traders or World Traveler at International Gateway, then look for hidden Olafs throughout the World Showcase pavilions. Once you find them all, you’ll receive a gift worth melting for (while supplies last). The holiday season across the rest of Walt Disney World Resort begins Nov. 6, 2020, with seasonal celebrations at Magic Kingdom Park, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs and Disney Resort hotels.

If it's anything like it was 2 years ago you can straight-up wheel in a cooler full of beer. I think they've also since built a beer garden. Maybe a local knows more about the specific rules... PS: God, I love this park. I hate how much I love this park because it's in the middle of nowhere but I love this park.

Alex Trebek Who just passed away, this morning?

^There are some videos online that are pretty crazy. It basically seems like the Las Vegas strip is going crazy every weekend now, and not in a good way.

After 21 years as a musician, I was also terminated via email. Not sure how much a difference it will make, but if you miss LIVE entertainment, feel free to email WDW at wdw.guest.communications@disneyworld.com guest.services@disneyworld.com