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That is how it was the last time we were there in 2008.

Here's my guess. It's going to Silver Dollar City. They will take the trains, lift motor, PLC and anything else salvageable from Ozark Wildcat and use them on this new ride and OzCat will be no more. While I would be sad to see that ride go away, it would make financial sense to take the costly equipment from one ride, and re-build another because I doubt it would be possible to "move" OzCat to SDC anyway. This solution gets Silver Dollar City a woodie (which has been rumored for some time) and it does it in a very cost efficient way. I also think this ride will be going where the water play area and Wilderness Waterboggan (I think that's what it was called at SDC) used to be. I haven't looked at the topography of that section of the park, so I could be totally wrong, I'm just going off of memory from the last time I was at the park which was the year that Powder Keg opened. And yes, it will be better than Prowler! --Robb

^ I sent out an email to everyone who ordered the 24-pack to let you all know we are a bit behind on shipping out orders. We have filled about 1/2 of them already and we should have the all out by next weekend. Each 24-park takes about 4 hours to put together and the response was overwhelming! So I apologize for the delay. --Robb

^ I know it's your first time at the event, so I'll excuse for this just one time! But please, READ THE FLYER as your question has already been answered in our FAQ section: Q: What do I need to do to attend West Coast Bash 2010? A: Fill out the form below and mail it in or you can register online at http://www.themeparkreview.com/store - click on “West Coast Bash 2010.” Your event packets, tickets, and other information will be available the morning of the event.

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UPDATE! I have updated the first post of this thread with aftermath photos from this morning.

Heh, if you and Hector are willing to pay for it, SURE! Remember, Scooters Jungle is a LOT more expensive to rent out than our clubhouse! --Robb

Not actually smoke, but fog machines. Like the kind that DJ's use. They don't set off smoke alarms. --Robb

^ No, not at all. Here's the thing...there ARE alarms and sprinklers...just none of them went off. That was the scary part.

^ It wouldn't have made the TV news because it's all LA based, but it might be in the paper tomorrow. I've edited the first post and posted my story about the whole thing above, too... Exactly. I mean, no one got hurt and other than it's a bummer to lose the building, and one that we actually would rent out for TPR functions, it was very "interesting" to watch the whole operation tonight. As far as future TPR funtions goes, they will either re-build it or there are other locations we can hold parties at, so don't worry! They also own the apartment complex across the street from us and I think we may have access to their clubhouse as well. --Robb

Oh, I wouldn't worry too much. I mean, they'll re-build the thing....they pretty much HAVE to as it's part of the apartment complex amenities. Now they are probably forced to put in DECENT equipment in the theater instead of that dying crap that they seemingly refused to replace for the last 3 years. I mean, even about 5 of the gym machines all had issues. I don't think they've paid attention to anything or upgraded any of the equipment in that clubhouse or the gym in years. --Robb

HUH????

It's only for CGA. Sorry if that wasn't clear enough.

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Be sure to vote on which Coaster Expedition Volume 13 segment you want us to release next: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Theme-Park-Review/194340658565 --Robb

^ You can however you would lose your spot on the waiting list should someone drop. I got your email, if you want to go ahead and do this just let me know.

^ Well if they can't find the plans then the mayor of Green Bay could buy himself a very nice pile of garbage and with that guy's gas can have a really amazing bonfire! Wouldn't it just be easier (and probably cheaper) to have a new wooden roller coaster built and create your own legacy around that ride instead of buying someone else's?

^ LMAO!!! I so glad someone got the Airplane references! I *nearly* posted that one about an hour ago, but I got distracted by shiny red objects.

I seem to be getting "This program is not responding" about as much as I used to on XP now. Having used it now for a few months, Windows 7 is only *slightly* better than XP.

Maybe it's time to move that woodie they've had SBNO down the road for the last couple of years?

That's because it has been... several times. Norwegian Sky entered service for NCL in 1999, but was originally ordered by Costa Cruises before their merger with Carnival Corporation, the half-built hull was purchased and finished by Norwegian after the shipyard that was constructing the to be named Costa Olympia went bankrupt. In 2004, with the departure of NCL's famed SS Norway (Ex-France) to the breakers in India, Norwegian Sky found herself being amongst the oldest tonnage in the fleet, and was thus transferred to NCL's new NCL America brand in Hawaii, where she was renamed Pride of Aloha. She joined Pride of America and Pride of Hawaii as the first American-flagged cruise ships in over fifty years, while patriotic and all, this poses serious challenges to modern cruising- all the officers and a majority of the crew must be American and the company must pay taxes, pay the federal minimum wage and abide by all U.S. labor laws. On top of that, cruise ships flying under the American flag cannot operate onboard casinos, which are a huge profit for the cruise lines. In 2008, NCLA was running in the red by some $150,000 a month and hurting its parent company's bottom line- to stabilize the Hawaiian market, NCL pulled Pride of Hawaii (who would become Norwegian Jade) and Pride of Aloha (who would become, once again, Norwegian Sky) back to their International Fleet, leaving only the purpose built Pride of America under the American flag. It has been theorized that Norwegian Sky could be repositioned back into the Hawaiian market if the need arises. So, that is why Norwegian Sky has Hawaiian leis for its hull art, and why the sign looks like it could pop out on a moments notice. No offense or anything, but Reed basically covered most of this as an abbreviated version in his trip report. What it really necessary to post it again?