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This turkey that work buys is for the holiday is sooo delicious.

Sprite

I wish they would just call it the Guardian. Can't wait though!

According to my sources, February is when testing will begin. Also, does anyone have updates on hypercoaster/gigacoaster project? That one guy working the dippin dots stand says the project is still in the works.

I emailed Fun Spot about how it would be really cool if they built a big roller coaster at their other location by Celebration, Florida. They said that they are not going to build anything major right now (most likely to pay off the debt from building all the current new stuff), BUT they did casually mention that they WILL be adding a new roller coaster to their other location in the future. This was the President himself who responded, which was unexpected and very awesome. That is really cool! I have a ton of respect for family run parks.

Looks great! Not surprised Knotts did a good job at hiding it. Anywhere else it would just be a few fences around it.

Every time I go I only find myself spending a half day at each park. Just depends on when you go though.

Anaconda wasn't the worst coaster I have been on... but it wasn't a good one either. I'm kind of happy it's sticking around though. If they could get some vest restraints for the trains it would become a must ride on every visit for me.

This wasn't mentioned on here but Luna Park announced the removal of Eclipse back in November...

I honestly miss Fuji Q... I can't believe I said that. Great report!

Great photos! Both parks are among my favorite parks I have been to. Great look back at the 2012 HHN as well!

I like them, it helps point out topics that I may have missed.

The next morning we once again left early to head up to Yokohama to meet the rest of the group for the start of the official TPR Japan 2013 trip! After meeting we were than taken to the gates of Yokohama Cosmoworld where a very welcoming Mr. Kitagawa would greet us before walking us around his park giving us ERT on several of the most popular ones. Diving Coaster: Vanish First up was the park's signature coaster and the one I'm sure you seen a million times of those facebook chains "Would you ride This". The coaster looks great from a distance and the "dive" part is pretty cool but there is some head banging. (Not so) Spinning Coaster A spinning coaster that doesn't spin, nothing more fun than that! Log Flume This was the best ride at the park, the flume was laid out all over the wheel side of the park and had two drops. The second drop offered some decent airtime! The screaming contest they have set up on it is really fun too! Family Banana Coaster Next Mr. Kitagawa took us to the other side of the park, see Cosmoworld is actually 3 (or two depending how you look at it) separated by the river. The major rides are on the side of the giant wheel while the more kids stuff and smaller attractions are on the other. Mr. Kitagawa opened up the kiddie coaster for us to get our credit which was really nice of him! Ice House Next Mr. Kitagawa as well as our guide Robb and Elissa took us to the park's Ice House for what we thought would be a quick walk through. Little did we know Mr. Kitagawa came up with the idea of locking us in! After that Mr. Kitagawa also opened the Disko for us but some of us were getting hungry so we decided to wait out the opening of the "pancake bear" stand. I think the girl working it was quite surprised to see a line of grown men before opening! Dr. Edgar Next we did the several walk-troughs that were on our side of the park one was like a fun house and one was another game like at Hirakata Park where you win a card. The Haunted House was the one I was most interested in. They gave you a candle to hold as you went through where they challenge you not to get scared and shake it. The house wasn't bad and I seen at least one actor. Next we returned to the wheel side and did the other dark rides. Mirror Adventure This was a really neat game which revolves around your astrology signs. It had a mirror maze of course and at the end you an win a prize. Matt won a lego toy. Ghost Train We next did the Ghost Train where you ride in a cage. It was pretty much like the other Japanese dark rides. Judge The last thing we did was the main walk through. Judge is set up with 3 levels and provides the opportunity to back out between each level. They also offer a flashlight but we ended up turning it off. It was a rather lengthy walk through and was pretty good. I can't remember if there were actors or not. At the end you can win another prize and all 3 of us got skull wrist bands. At this point our point card for the park was depleted so we left the park to check out Yokohama before we had to meet up for the train station. We first grabbed lunch at the mall across the street. We went to a restaurant called "American House Bar & Grill". Yes an American themed restaurant in Japan. It was as stereotypical American as you can get, it had country music blasting, americana memorabilia and waitresses wearing daisy dukes! And you can't forget the 100% authentic texas food that includes rice. It was a rather interesting experience. But it is like our Japanese restaurants. Next we walked around for a bit checking out the water front as well as some of the local sites (And a Krispy Cream) before heading back to the station for our next stop.... Sea Paradise which will be in part 2 I will post in the next few days. Welcome to Yokohama! Getting closer to Cosmoworld! I'm sure you seen this already but Yokohama Cosmoworld was excited to welcome us. First up.... Vanish! Going up Going down Diving Vanishing Spinning Mouse Heading to the other side of the park. Next up Banana Coaster! See Bananas! Station and the group. Next up Ice House! Moose! Well since we are locked in here can I get a drink please? Main street? First walk through... Dr. Edgar Don't get scared and shake the candle Random game/walkthrough The park is in a very nice setting. The giant wheel. Vanish going up. Vanish again! This gives you an idea of how the park is split up. Heading back to the Amuse zone! Here it is... the famous meat key chain! Out side of the 3D shooter. Set up just outside the cage ride. Haunted House First they lock you in the cage. Please decline to use flash bulbs... Another angle of the wheel. Vanish again! Here is the water front. Which way do we go? Umm... what??? Matt pointing the way... The middle section. Sick of seeing this wheel yet? What about Vanish? Thanks for a great visit Yokohama Cosmoworld! And Mr. Kitagawa Another angle of this section. Next we checked this out. What do you think it is? This was once a dry dock.... Looks like it has some stores. A neat old ship Heading to our next stop! More coming soon...!

King's Dominion just announced some improvements for Volcano.

A bunch of nuts and bolts on the floor of the stand up at Rusutsu Resort come to mind.

I agree with this. I'm a Pepsi drinking iPhone user.

Very nice report! I defiantly need to get back to Sea World on my next Orlando trip.

This park looks amazing! I will defiantly have to make a stop if I do the TPR China trip.

I prefer a nice cold Pepsi over Coke any day... sorry guys.

Do you sign up at the park for the tour? That's pretty sweet they are offering it. Nice photos!

Very nice photos! I love Europa and no doubt I would love this event! I like how they bring in the giant wheel.

Yes it is.

Great report, one of these years I will make it down there.

iPhone 5... sometimes I miss droid though.

Don't hear about this park too often, nice photos.