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Actually Nick, Your schedule sounds about right. I mean, you could be shoehorning in a LOT more....you should see our Europe itinerary! But yeah, I would say if there was ANY way to fit in Six Flags Great America in Gurnee, IL you should do it. It's a GREAT park! --Robb

^ I drop her off every morning in the Valley. She says she's making "Educational entertainment for adults...."

Well I don't know if this helps you, but I found this really neat picture of a trinomial cube: --Robb "Pretty huh?" Alvey

Here ya go:

I'm just going to take a wild guess here and say the answer is "4" I once thought Algebra was the name of a cleavage support system, so I'm probably not the best person to ask when it comes to math! --Robb "I hope that helps!" Alvey

Yeah, the profile mod I installed is very robust...in fact in some ways in might be too robust. But the default one with phpbb boards was kind of lame. So this profile control panel gives you a TON of options, it's just not very intuitive. I'm going to work on rearranging or color coding some things to make it easier. Just give me some time!

^ Weird. How big is the file? Can you email it to me at robbalvey@aol.com? I'm curious to see why it's not letting you upload it. --Robb "still working out the bugs." Alvey

This one is easy....Blue Fall!

^ Ahh, good...nice to see another awesome ride to look forward to on our trip this year! --Robb "Maybe we should make that side trip to Fort Fun afterall!" Alvey

Just curious if anyone that has downloaded the video file can tell me if it worked ok. --Robb "First time I've posted a video to a forum!" Alvey

This will give you some idea: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0994791/ http://pc.ign.com/articles/507/507252p1.html?fromint=1 --Robb "or simply put...I make video games..." Alvey

^ Dude yeah...it really IS a top ten woodie!!!!

Have you tried to upload the file again to see if it works? --Robb

^ Hey Nick! Glad to see you on the forum. I hope we get to see some more of your videos in this year's contest! As for your question, YES it seems much cheaper to buy your Cedar Fair pass ANYWHERE but Cedar Point! For example, our Knott's pass is only going to be $59 when we renew, and it's good at ALL Cedar Fair parks including Geauga Lake. What is the itinerary for your trip? --Robb "Sounds like fun!" Alvey

^^ Nice. I mean, anything would be an improvement at that park!!! --Robb "I hope Tower is at least decent!" Alvey

While I'm sure Duane doesn't mind the extra traffic to his site, please note that if you are linking directly to an image on RCDB, meaning right clicking on the photo and getting the URL from the properties, it will not work. You NEED the full URL of the page that the photo can be found on. For example this would be correct: http://www.rcdb.com/ig977.htm?picture=16 Again, I encourage everyone to upload your own photos and not 'leech' them from other sites, but if you have to link to another site's photo PLEASE post a link for credit. For example: Photo: http://www.themeparkreview.com I think that's only fair, as I wouldn't want people to post photos from our site without the proper credit.

So....yeah....if you like country music....this is for YOU!!!

^ LOL! She said "I'll get it up"

^ Woah....what kind of coaster is that?!??! And what are they doing to it? Will it be back open this summer?

^ Ahh cool! That was closed when we were at Heide in 2002. Hopefully it will be open when we return this summer! --Robb "Still a credit for us at Heide Park!" Alvey

^^ Thanks for the suggestions Paul. You'll probably see minor little changes over the next couple of days as we're still tweaking things with the board. The member titles are admin only, for the time being. That might be one of the things we change in the near future.

Hello everyone in Theme Park Review Land! This is the place where you can introduce yourself, say hello and tell us a little bit about you so we can get to know our members a little bit better. Simply click the "Post Reply" button you see there above and give us your info! Maybe tell us where you're from, what your local park is how many coasters you've been on, and maybe something non-coaster related so we don't seem totally geeky! BTW, I'm Robb....for those of you who live in a cave. I live down the street from SFMM. I've been on over 800 coasters. I make video games for a living. I have three "dingly danglys" on my cell phone. --Robb

Gouderix gets my vote for worst coaster!

No Limits Track - "Outlaw" by Real Outlaw_[R]_(Real).nlpack

Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Park Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! _____________________________________________________ 2005 February 14th, 2005 - Sheikra construction photos - SEE BELOW! April 4th, 2005 - Sheikra is testing 2006 January 11th, 2006 - Rumors that Python will be removed January 11th, 2006 - Pirates 4D may be replacing Haunted Lighthouse February 26th, 2006 - Old Sheikra construction photos July 25th, 2006 - Man dies after riding Gwazi September 19th, 2006 - Demolition permits arise that could mean the end of Python October 29th, 2006 - Confirmation of Python's demise November 21st, 2006 - Photos of Python removal 2007 January 31st, 2007 - Sheikra to get floorless trains June 16th, 2007 - "Floorless" Sheikra Media Day September 6th, 2007 - Jungala announced November 5th, 2007 - Jungala construction 2008 May 26th, 2008 - Busch Gardens selling Quick Queue passes 2009 June 16th, 2009 - Building permtis for roller coaster uncovered July 19th, 2009 - Worker falls from Skyride August 28th, 2009 - Land of Dragons to be rethemed to Sesame Street Safari of Fun (including the mystery coaster) 2010 January 18th, 2010 - Sesame Street Fun Fair information Feb. 12th, 2010 - "Bands, Brew & BBQ" information March 5th, 2010 - Millenium Flyers spotted on Gwazi transfer track March 8th, 2010 - Police charge cashier in theft of ticket money March 17th, 2010 - American Idol's Jordin Sparks visits the park April 1st, 2010 - CC Sabathia visits Busch Gardens Tampa Bay April 13th, 2010 - Kinetix coming to Busch Gardens Summer Nights April 14th, 2010 - 2011 coaster layout revealed? April 18th, 2010 - Free Admission for Stranded Travelers May 18th, 2010 - 2 endangered baby red-ruffed lemurs born at the park! May 28th, 2010 - Walkabout Way Australian-themed area announced! June 20th, 2010 - "Feel the spirit. Feel the speed." teaser sign now in the park! June 26th, 2010 - Busch Gardens begins teaser campaign for 2011 ride August 2nd, 2010 - Special construction tour video teases 2011 ride August 3rd, 2010 - Baby flamingos hatched at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay August 16th, 2010 - Mark Rose talks about the park's 2011 attraction August 19th, 2010 - Howl-O-Scream 2010 details released! September 10th, 2010 - Busch Gardens posts a coaster track teaser pic! September 16th, 2010 - 3rd phase of 2011 coaster teaser campaign begins! September 20th, 2010 - 2nd teaser video for 2011 coaster September 23th, 2010 - Howl-O-Scream media day & Scream Cam coverage! September 27th - 3rd teaser video for 2011 coaster October 3rd - Howl-O-Scream 2010 "Bleedup" coverage! October 7th - 2011 attraction to be announced on October 13th, 2010! October 13th - 2011 coaster announced, named Cheetah Hunt! October 17th - Tampa Bay Buccaneer Cheerleaders visit Howl-O-Scream! November 6th - Cheetah Hunt title package graphic now online! December 22nd - A look at 2011 for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! 2011 January 8th, 2011 - An official Cheetah Hunt photo update! January 12th, 2011 - Millennium Flyers spotted on Gwazi January 13th, 2011 - Busch Gardens announces Millennium Flyers for Gwazi! January 15th, 2011 - Millennium Flyer testing January 20th, 2011 - Millennium Flyer Media Event Coverage! January 24th, 2011 - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay launches their new blog! February 24th, 2011 - Meet the Cheetah Keeper at Cheetah Run February 28th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt trains have arrived! March 16th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt track is complete! March 23rd, 2011 - Ride envelope testing photos! April 15th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt to begin testing this weekend! May 24th, 2011 - Cheetah Hunt walls down, Sky Ride testing pictures! June 13th, 2011 - Kinnetix! returns to Summer Nights July 15th, 2011 - Howl-O-Scream 2011 website launched! October 11th, 2011 - Free Serengeti Safari with FL resident admission! October 28th, 2011 - Vampire Diaries star visits Howl-O-Scream! November 1st, 2011 - BGT Special Event Lineup announced for 2012! November 10th, 2011 - Grevy's Baby Zebra born at Busch Gardens! December 30th, 2011 - Baby reticulated giraffe to join the Serengeti Plain 2012 January 6th, 2012 - Busch Gardens/SeaWorld Preschool Pass Announced! February 1st, 2012 - Iceploration media preview photo/video report February 3rd, 2012 - Valentine’s Day Serengeti Night Safari announced! February 26th, 2012 - Busch Gardens Tampa Bay launches Pinterest account March 3rd, 2012 - BGT announces Christmastown extra ticket event March 6th, 2012 - Drop Tower in the works for 2013 March 30th, 2012 - Summer Nights & Island Nights 2012 offerings revealed! July 10th, 2012 - Christmas Town Media Preview Event Coverage! July 18th, 2012 - Preparation begins for this year's Howl-O-Scream August 4th, 2012 - Howl-O-Scream event lineup revealed! September 17th, 2012 - Howl-O-Scream Scream Cam backstory video posted! September 20th, 2012 - Howl-O-Scream Scream Cam Photos & Video! November 30th, 2012 - Full Christmas Town event details released! December 5th, 2012 - Christmas Town Media Preview photos & video report! 2013 January 21st, 2013 - Bands, Brew & BBQ 2013 concert lineup revealed! February 12th, 2013 - Madagascar Live! Operation: Vacation show announced! March 13th, 2013 - Tiger half of Gwazi in an odd state of closure March 31st, 2013 - Sandstorm retiring to make way for new attraction June 11th, 2013 - Falcon's Fury Announced! 300+ Foot Tall Dive Tower June 17th, 2013 - Howl-O-Scream 13 tickets now available for purchase! June 17th, 2013 - Summer Nights 2013 details announced! November 10th, 2013 - Fisher Price presents Live from Little People Place show in November November 22nd, 2013 - Timbuktu to transform into Pantopia realm 2014 February 6th, 2014 - Pantopia & Falcon's Fury Hard Hat Construction Tour! February 28th, 2014 - Falcon's Fury Grand Opening set for May 1st, 2014! April 18th, 2014 - Falcon's Fury Grand Opening delayed April 28th, 2014 - First Falcon's Fury POV posted!!! May 28th, 2014 - update on Falcon's Fury delayed opening August 19th, 2014 - Falcon's Fury opens August 22nd, 2014 - Falcon's Fury Soft Opening Photo and Video Report! October 15th, 2014 - Colossal Curl coming to Adventure Island in 2015 December 19th, 2014 - Gwazi closure confirmed for early 2015! 2015 January 9th, 2015 - Gwazi closing on February 1st February 9th, 2015 - Generation Nature: Live! & Serengeti Safari photos! March 5th, 2015 - Colossal Curl Media Day Report May 2nd, 2015 - 2016 Project Update and Food & Wine Festival Report May 28th, 2015 - Cobra's Curse Announced June 17th, 2015 - Howl-o-Scream tickets go on sale June 28th, 2015 - Summer Nights 2015 media preview photo report! November 9th, 2015 - Expansion plans and resort hotels being considered 2016 February 17th, 2016 - Cobra's Curse construction tour April 4th, 2016 - New Food & Wine Festival and Cobra's Curse photos! June 17th, 2016 - Cobra's Curse Media Day 2017 September 22nd, 2017 - Howl-O-Scream Preview Trip Report posted! 2018 March 8th, 2018 - Vanish Point report posted! April 8th, 2018 - Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival report posted! June 23rd, 2018 - Summer Dining Series Media Preview Event Report! September 12th, 2018 - Tigris (Sky Rocket II) announced for 2019 and park teases rework of Gwazi's location in 2020 November 30th, 2018 - Tigris track pieces have arrived! November 30th, 2018 - Opening Night Critters show closing on December 16th to make way for a new show! December 5th, 2018 - Tigris track installation has begun! December 19th, 2018 - Real Music, Real Masters 2019 concert series details 2019 January 3rd, 2019 - Free beer all 2019! 52 weeks of events announced! January 16th, 2019 - Tigris construction update posted! January 16th, 2019 - Tigris track installation now complete! February 25th, 2019 - Critters Inn Charge show debuts at Pantopia Theater! March 1st, 2019 - Record-breaking RMC hybrid coaster announced! August 13th, 2019 - New Howl-O-Scream 2019 details announced! September 12th, 2019 - Iron Gwazi video & info! September 22nd, 2019 - Howl-O-Scream 2019 Opening Night report posted! 2020 March 1st, 2020 - Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival VIP Preview Event report posted! November 12th, 2020 - Iron Gwazi POV! 2021 June 2nd, 2021 - Howl-O-Scream returns in 2021 with two new houses! July 19th, 2021 - "The Forgotten" Howl-O-Scream house announced! July 28th, 2021 - Two new Howl-O-Scream houses announced! August 12th, 2021 - "Witch of the Woods" Howl-O-Scream house announced! August 23rd, 2021 - Iron Gwazi Officially Opening in March 2022! October 15th, 2021 - Two new slides & more announced for Adventure Island! 2022 March 11th, 2022 - Iron Gwazi opens on March 11th, 2022! October 11th, 2022 - Serengeti Flyer announced! 2023 February 8th, 2023 - Serengeti Flyer opening on February 27th, 2023! October 2nd, 2023 - Phoenix Rising family inverted coaster announced for 2024! 2024 September 18th, 2024 - Wild Oasis realm in Jungala announced for 2025! 2025 January 30th, 2025 - New Wild Oasis details released! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Original Post: Ok, ok, so we KNOW it's not called "Shakira" but that's all I can think about when I see the name in writing, and hence from here on out that will be my nick name for the ride. Besides, I'll never be able to say "I got to ride Shakira last night" for real, so this kind of satisfies that fantasy! Anyway, when we were at BGT in January, we snapped a few pics of the constuction, here's what we got: OMG does this ride look amazing!!! Can't wait to ride it in November!!!