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Sorry, but she actually died last year. www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,340332,00.html I can't believe that she was actually able to get out and walk after having that occur. Talk about one tough girl, God Bless her.

Perhaps one of the E-Tickets at Disney Sea assuming I just appeared there at this moment. It doesn't look like I'll be there for awhile.

I That would be really cool if it was used in conjunction with a brake run. While I would hope it's not a speed killer, the sensation of attempting to brake prior to launching off the edge could turn the MCBR into something actually enjoyable.

I guarantee you guys that we walk into other industries and sound just as bad to its respective experts in that specific arena. I'm heavily involved in aviation and I kind pf slap my face each time somebody calls a 757 a jumbo jet or claims that their aircraft nearly crashed during landing. As such, I am also confident that I have made quite a few people elsewhere want to give me to boot and start a discussion regarding how people like me ruin their particular hobbies. I'm pretty sure that we all come out near even in the very end.

Those turns actually look very tight within the show building. Considering how fast another version of this same coaster model travels around corners, this could be a surprise. Then again, they may just want to slow it down to the point where you are focusing more on the FX than the coaster itself. I hope that they give you more than just a split second to enjoy the interior. Besides, launches tend to be one of the more intense coaster experiences and this one already has two. Not bad for a family coaster. As for the interior, I imagine that the walls showing in the concept art will probably be either backdrops within the building, barriers between scenes, or both. Either way, this one is looking good.

He probably could have done something but the alternative was likely worse. For instance, would you rather crash into a small ferris wheel or a crowded midway?

Being a pilot myself, it always seems like people are out to get us. If your car loses control due to a worn tire blowing out and you slam into another car, people blame it on the tire and look the other way. If the engine in my aircraft loses enough power to maintain altitude, then I somehow failed to determine that my aircraft was airworthy. I'm pretty confident that the pilot in command didn't look at the ferris wheel and think "TARGET!" Also, at least within the US, there are laws governing the overflight of crowded social gatherings such as a fair. Personally, I think that there's a much higher risk on a city street with cars doing nearly 40 mph. just feet away from pedestrians on the side walk than a light plane weighing half as much as a car flying 500 ft. over a crowd. The Disney issue is a bit akward and I think it's just as much to relieve the congestion of air traffic over their parks as it is an anti-terror act. I'm not sure about DisneyLand but I believe that Orlando's air traffic control will occasionally grant permission to overfly the resort if requested.

After watching America's Greatest Coaster Thrills in 3D or whatever the proper name was, I was too young to even remember, this is devastating. I'm happy that he survived this long to see just where the industry would wind up thanks to some of his creations such as the corkscrew and the modern hyper. These designs are still very relative today and continue to dominate park skylines. In addition, I never knew of his other achievements which prove just how brilliant this man was. Ron, God bless you and thank you for bringing joy to this world that will continue down the road for generations.

So, Universal had to settle with a WB movie for a new land and now Disney is settling with 20th Century Fox. Oh well, I'm sure it will be pretty but this is almost too weird for my tastes.

There's nothing wrong with some chairlift upgrades! After all, high speed quads cost millions in themselves and there were previous images of Homewood that actually had a lift titled as a gondola. The initial price of a gondola these days is actually in the ballpark of many coasters so it shows that they are willing to invest. In fact, there are many times where I would rather have a fixed grip chair replaced with a high speed than some new terrain. I'm not saying that they're going to plop down some world beater during their first year of ownership but they are willing to invest.

Maybe so, but this is CGA, not that they cant go a good job, but Great America and a ski resort are kinda different from each other, its like Apple making a video game console, OH WAIT they did, and we all now what happened there Perhaps, but I need to feel positive about something tonight. Maybe I'll change it from they will run a theme park well to they should be able to run a theme park well.

Is it just me or does it appear as if the "drop section" or whatever it turns out to be may also bank a bit? The ride envelope in one of the images appears offset compared to the level image beside it so I wonder if there is purpose in that. Also, does anybody have information on possible effects inside the building? It's looking a bit larger than even the blueprints make it appear so I wonder how many quality effects they can squeeze into there. Perhaps they will trim this section a bit to increase its duration as the coaster experience may take backseat to the ride effects.

Just to throw it out there, I have been to two of their ski resorts and they appeared to be kept up pretty well. From the looks of it, they HAVE invested quite a bit into these two resorts so I don't see why they would feel any different about a theme park. In addition, unlike many ski areas, these two lacked the posh shopping villages that appear at the bases of many other ski resorts these days so they appear dedicated to the core product that a property offers. If they can run a theme park as well as a ski area then this place in in good hands. After visiting the park last year and experiencing its current state, I am very happy about this news.

So far this park has a great hyper, a massive dive machine, a monstrous invert, and a great classic Arrow looper. How can anybody be upset that this attraction won't be more exciting when you have such a lineup already in existence at this park? After all, it's replacing what was the park's one true family coaster so why should it be massive? The park will eventually get another thrill machine but this is filling a void that such a large ride couldn't fill. I agree with everybody else that it would have been nice to see more of what's going on but it's good to have a little bit more clarity now. As for the long ride time, keep in mind that this probably includes the time spent holding for launches and whatnot. In addition, the show building could consume quite a bit of time as well by possibly slowing and completely stopping the train. What we have here appears to be a launched version of Alton Towers' last investment so how could it possibly be bad? In addition, it looks to have a few new tricks up its sleeve thanks to the leaked images.

It looks pretty good and is probably long overdue. Now, if only the Stratosphere would try again at this!

The park employees always told me it was due to possible objects, accidentally and intentionally, falling from one train to another. They mentioned releasing each train as early as the system would allow to induce double looping but the spacing was simply increased just enough to where one train would be exiting one loop just prior to the other starting. I remember seeing just how close they would get but it wasn't quite there. This was in the early to mid 2000's but I would imagine that nothing has changed. It's a shame that they won't just add some sort of nets within the structure as even the park used to promote those images to no end.

Why not just have something load or unload within that area and extend the layout so that it's over the lake between the parking lot and the park? I'm not sure if that would require working around any existing attractions but that's a decent amount of space. I understand that they used to have a show there, is that still true? Also, do they own any of the lake behind the park as well? All I know is that I haven't been to this park since 2007 despite living less than an hour away so please give me a reason to get back over there!

While bungee jumping was awesome, it seems to give you only about 5% or less of the amount of freefall as skydiving for about 25% the price. The price for a nearby bungee jump at a fair from an advertised 130 ft. was around $40 while a skydive from a nearby jump zone from an advertised 12,500 + ft. (about 100 times higher!) is only $100. Basically, even though bungee jumping is much cheaper, the amount of freefall you get from sky diving more than makes up for it. Then again, it's nice that you don't have to bungee tandem but it still lacks the sheer exhilaration of skydiving. After all, you can bungee jump at some theme parks while sky diving is much too extreme for a theme park. Despite this, I never felt unsafe during my jump.

No doubt, riding coasters has inspired me to take on more and more intense thrills. I've managed to do a "small" amount of hang gliding with an emphasis on SMALL, I've done a smaller sized bungee jump and loved it, and I just recently went skydiving for only $100! Yes, tandem jumps are only $100 around Lodi, Ca. Seriously, it's nothing like a roller coaster but the elements of thrill and rush just about peak. There's no way to describe the freedom of no harness, no seat, just your skin and the ground two miles below! It really makes me want to get certified and then go try out a wingsuit! I doubt that will ever happen given I'm a married father now but I'm happy that I can atleast jump out of a plane every year or so. In fact, compared to some thrill rides out there, 12,000 + ft. for such a low price is a huge bargain. Another pretty big thrill was an aerobatic ride in a biplane. It's kind of like a coaster but much more drawn out. Just imagine everything lasting ten times longer and you have the right idea. It gives you enough time to realize and think about the maneuver you're in. The plane I was in was awesome but some aircraft out there are certified to +/- 10 g's. Seriously, imagine that on your body. I've also experienced a few other "thrills" out there but they're more in the leisure category so I won't mention them here. In fact, I'm sad to say that coasters and other thrill rides are starting to lose their touch. I enjoy the reverse bungee attractions and sky coasters but some of these other activities have just watered down coasters for me. I understand that coasters are hugely expensive attractions designed so the vast majority of park guests will ride them. Likewise, an activity such as skydiving survives on a small market with a much less higher start up price. I guess the fact that you don't have to sign a waiver gives that away. Then again,I didn't at all feel unsafe skydiving or doing aerobatics in an open cockpit aircraft. Perhaps this is why I am now into Disney attractions as I am much more impressed with attention to detail than I am with the forces and sensations provided by the majority of thrill rides. Regardless, I owe my love of theme parks and roller coasters with this urge to try new thrills. I have loved nearly every single one of these experiences but I would have never known had I been too scared to attempt them had roller coasters not prepared me. I have yet to find something that is so intense it hurts so I'll probably continue to find new thrills until I know something is too dangerous. Luckily, I haven't arrived at that point yet.

Just a quick question to all of you who know much about Club 33. I understand there's quite a large initiation fee but what type of recurring fee exists?

I don't know, he represents the American market very well, has a Lambo for good measure, and a very nice JDM machine. There's nothing wrong with having what I believe are four different Vipers, especially when I own ZERO. As for the site, I think they often have some nice yet reasonably priced cars in their classified section. It also really helps to tear down and eliminate the stereotypes associated with wealthier car enthusiasts.

I'm surprised I missed that one! Was this place losing money or were they planning other uses for its location that never came to be. Every time I went, there was a steady stream of people and the rides, with the exception of the Hurricane, all appeared to be high quality and operating well. Even the Hurricane had a great layout, I don't know what to blame the roughness of it on. I am really not a beach person and it was my only source of happiness when I was younger, along with the how many dozens of go kart locations that have also started to disappear a bit.

I can only imagine riding through those upper bowls that you can spot in those photos. It probably would have turned out like Squaw Valley with Zermatt-like beauty and a very Disney family friendly atmosphere. It's a stunning concept and it blows my mind that this would have the door shut on it. I can only imagine one or two winter Olympics being held in this place. The closest I can get to Disney at a ski area is a Sugar Bowl and that's limited to one peak and a trail or two. Seriously, Disney quality at a ski resort! As for Drachen Fire, I too heard about the possible lap bar conversion. It's a shame they didn't do this as its unique layout, along with the success of the improved Flight of Fear, could have saved quite a major and missed attraction.

Well with Stealth, it was (and still is) a major POS and maintenance disaster, and Paramount wanted to expand the water park. With Invertigo, it was (and still is) a major POS and maintenance disaster, although I'm not sure if CF has anything else in store for that area. A multi-million dollar space filler is still better than a few dozen square feet of concrete.

In a way it made sense but it would have been nice had they announced it PRIOR to its closing in a way that let people say goodbye. It definitely had a large fan base and was a hit with the park visitors. But closing it during a rehab....it kind of makes me believe nothing is safe. And the fact the Disneyland polished theirs up only makes it harder to accept the fact that it's done for. I guess playgrounds are all the rage these days. Of course, the new Fantasy Land might make a bit more sense but it's twenty years too late and still doesn't have an E-Ticket to make up for the only one ever shut down.