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Would JK allow that? I could see her saying If an elevator ride is required in potterverse, it is required here too.

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What's "groundbreaking" appears to be the window display technology. It does seem a lot like ocean park's ride with updated screens.

I just don't trust Alton after all the overhype of thirteen and subterra.

Where in the park did they add this coaster?

Wow this is a much bigger expansion to the water park than I would have figured. Very nice that a small local park can continue to expand!

If everyone parked in those places there would be BIG problems too.

I think any coaster flying over and through mountains would be better than in a parking lot or field.

Does anyone know what is going on with Rhino Rally? It's off the park map and its completely blocked off. Screamscape says that it is "under refurbishment" but I have my doubts.

Even if it is better than we were led to believe, I am not sure if I'd say it is the best floorless out there. It is the one with the best view without question.

This. For a park that has year round operations, a train will has to be taken out at some point for rehab. If they only have two trains, that would leave only leave one left on the ride.

That's some serious counter weight on that crane. Looks like the foundations are just about done!

GG: What benefits are there in using a steel structure over a wooden structure?

As sad as it is to lose classic coasters (though I'm not sure either of these are of any historic significance) steel structures definitely have a limit to their useful life. This is especially true for cyclic loading since it causes fatigue issues. Without extensive maintenance, these structure can't SAFELY be used indefinitely.

Is the roof of the middle portion of the tunnel exposed, or is it below water?

Inversions?

Most of the innovation in the industry has been with raft slides, is it harder to innovate on body slides? Do you have any exciting new technologies coming for them?

You can only send NEW gifts, otherwise...

The one at Belantis is far rougher than Untamed, but I too found Untamed to be rough, on opening day no less.

^i thought you had a man?

We loved the free fly coaster, any plans on further refining that style of coaster?

Why would it be the us, none of the "great" predictors were from the us. I just bought a calendar, it goes to December of 2013, therefore the world will end next December.

^I'd laugh if they responded you're too fat. Those trains aren't exactly forgiving.

I can't believe it's this time of year already. Of course I'll join in the non/every-denominational festivities!