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Is this like spanking the monkeys?

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This is the final product from what is included in the files. There are roughly 289 printed parts in just these 3 rows. I have 5 rows total completed and currently working on printing the last 3 rows.

This weekend we ventured out to Clermont (only about 15 minutes from Central Florida's major tourist attractions) for some fresh strawberry picking at Southern Hill Farms. We'd heard about this experience from friends but despite being Orlando natives, had not had the chance to go out before. Keep in mind, that strawberries are not available year-round in Florida, and Southern Hill Farms rotates their pickable crops throughout the year to match the season. Given the fact that we missed the Florida Strawberry Festival in 2020 due to COVID, this was a nice multi-hour diversion where we could experience something unique and indulge in some delicious Florida strawberries! I was also surprised to find that Southern Hill Farms has a few rides and attractions for the younger guests and a few food and beverage venues for those looking to stay for a little longer! Southern Hill Farms is a very open property, so social distancing is a little easier to do. In case you were wondering what kind of equipment goes into moving large quantities of crops here on the farm. While we didn't participate during this visit, Sunflower Picking was another activity available for guests at Southern Hill Farms. When ready, you pick up a box and wander out on the giant strawberry fields to begin picking. The basic rules are, don't eat any that you pick until you've checked out and don't put anything back down that you've picked, so pick wisely. It is strongly recommended that only the most red strawberries are picked, with the advisement that in a week, those not yet ready will be ripened and primed for the next pick. You get a sense of just how many strawberries each bush can produce... You start off with a few picks but before you know it, your box starts to fill up! It is strongly recommended that you plan to get to Southern Hill Farms just at (if not right before) opening. There are a limited number of strawberries available to pick and there aren't spares somewhere else for those that missed out. We arrived 10 minutes after opening and an hour later, the farm's social media accounts announced that the day's crop had already been entirely picked. Walking back towards the main pavilions, my attention was caught by these bounce pads because, outside of videos from Toverland, I hadn't seen these kind of offerings anywhere, especially not in Florida... Sadly they are meant for guests that are shorter than I... There are a few other offerings for the younger guests to enjoy while at the farm. They have rides, so it fits on Theme Park Review. They have a tractor ride too! It was cool to see a food truck on site offering a few unique bites. Under the pavilion are a series of food and beverage venues... The Beer Shed is aptly named. I'm a sucker for a good baked treat... Especially one using fresh-from-the-farm ingredients! There was no scenario in which I didn't walk out with these when I found out that they had fresh Strawberry Bread Pudding (left) and Blueberry Cobbler (right). Both were delicious! Another stand offered fresh donuts that appeared to be quite popular! Live entertainment was a nice touch on this cool January morning. Just in case you need anything in a jar... They've got you covered. Needless to say, it was a successful visit for us... And we've been indulging in these amazing strawberries every day since!

^ When I was there in December, Texas Stingray closed when the temperature dropped below 50 degrees at night. I am unclear if that was temperature or mechanical (the park wasn't clear). I left at that point, but Steel Eel, Great White, and Wave Breaker were all still cycling. When I bought QQ at the park in December, Texas Stingray was still one ride at most even on the highest level.

I messaged the park and they responded that the Cheetah has been retired. That is sad being the one custom coaster there. They worded it that its been retired to make room for exciting new changes. Are we guessing budget cuts or RMC?

I never thought I'd see the day that people looked back fondly on the Shapiro days.

That new paint job on Freeze was so welcome, and it was great to see it wasn’t red track like SFoT went for. I remember thinking when you posted that test swatch: “Yuck please, no!” Nothing says frozen cold quite like RED! I am realizing as you post these I might be old enough now to post some pictures of my own that will feel nostalgic for some... strange. *Goes searching for old floppy disks*

Don't forget SFSTL maintenance workers are union, so don't forget about the 100's of hours in labor at about $30 an hour lol

The Six Flags app lists Poltergeist and Pandemonium as being "temporarily closed." Can anyone who visits the park this weekend report if this is accurate?

Thanks. I was looking yesterday, but was before he posted that. so all I saw was #2 from December.

We will be there on the 13th as well! Our reservation did not have a specific time just the date. We went ahead and got quick queue because we are going to try and get through everything and get out of there by 4 so we can zip over to ZDT's and ride SB before it closes at 6. These reduced hours are killing me. Does anyone know if you can upgrade the ticket to a pass that's good at the various Seaworld parks (not just SWSA) and if so how much it is? I bought these tickets last March not thinking I would go to any other SW/BG parks that year, then Covid so finally now redeeming them before they expire; and it looks like we may actually get to SWSD, SWO, and BGT before the year is out so thinking it might be worth it. I guess I will have to add up single day ticket prices before I go and have that number in my head to decide if it is worthwhile or not.......if it is even an option.

Heres some of many other pics I took from over the years. These are all from 2006-2009

yes.. the Parking lot and front gates will open 1 hour before park opens. the front section (Los Festivales) will be open - including Boomerang & Goliath coasters. The "Rope Drop" will be on either side of Boomerang paths: towards Poltergeist/Superman/WonderWoman & also towards Roadrunner/Iron Rattler/Daredevil Dive. All Day Dining will be at the season pass/membership center, and Flash Pass is next to Boomerang. BOTH can be done during the 1st hour before rope-drop (and you can use Flash Pass for Goliath right away too). You can also deal with photo pass, as that booth is also in the open section.

Looks like they adjusted Quick Queue in the last week or two and it now includes Stingray without an upcharge or limits.