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I agree with EBL, Goliath could use a nice, fresh coat of paint. I wonder if SFMM will use the same paint that they used on X2. That would really make it look great!

^Some parks announce their new ride(s) 2-3 months before it (they) open(s)! Be patient, is should be out soon enough.

^ and ^^, I suppose those are good points. For a ride with a little more capacity, S&S Sky Swats can do around 800-900 people per hour if it's up to the brim on ridership. I've heard they're not terribly reliable, though, which may be a problem for a more reliable park (except for Deja vu) like SFMM. I think adding a lower capacity ride, even for a mega park like SFMM, isn't too bad because larger attractions will still be more crowded. And if worst comes to worst, it still brings people to SFMM. 1000th Post!

I think a compact coaster would be good for SFMM. I know they only make them (so far) in the European coaster market, but I think an Intamin Ball coaster would fit in well @ SFMM. Either in the place where Flashback used to be or in the back of the park. And for the new 'major' not-coaster attraction I agree with Electerik. A dark shooting ride would fit in perfectly. Maybe they can put it near TS:TR and make it like shooting Terminators?

You want constructive criticisim? I'll break it into photos... Photo 1 Good: Yay, an air launch coaster! Bad: Too much water in that shot. Photo 2 Good: Awesome colors on both coasters. Is the themeing for the Arrow Swinger like BBW? Bad: The B&M (or Giovanola) hyper has a little too many supports. Looks realistic, but it's too overcrowed for me. Photo 3 Good: Excellent themeing. Yes, almost BBW themeing it is! Bad: Just a few too many supports on the turn over the water. Photo 4 Good: Pretty realistic looking Intamin Giga coaster. Bad: Too many supports. Photo 5, Pretty much like Photo 2. Photo 6 Good: Once again, great themeing! It looks pretty realistic, too. Bad: Does it work? Photo 7 Good: Pretty varied park layout. Bad: Need to see the actual thing before I can judge. Photo 8 Good: Same, well themed village for a pretty sweet looking Intamin Giga. Bad: Same overcrowed supports. Overall: Your doing a fantastic job so far. Just make sure your supporting doesn't overcrowd your great themeing. Pretty good variety of rides, too.

Thanks! I'm also having a hard time finding 8cars. The website that had it for download was closed and I am unable to find it. Do you have that? Thanks in advance if you have it. Also, for rides that use 'cars' and not 'trains', am I allowed to have more than 3?

Very interesting and different. That's all I can say!

This looked like an awesome event! I'm a big go carting fan, and it looked pretty cool. I wish there was one closer so more of us Americans could do it. Could you try to hook up a deal with K1 Go Carts for an 'American TPR Grand Prix'?

Fright Fest was awesome! I rode I-5 Dive (and it was only $10), Wild Thing, and Timberhawk. We had Del Taco before we left Fedaral Way. Overall, it was a great night!

I'm going to Fright Fest on Saturday, and there were 4 cute little raccoons in my backyard just a minute ago.

Great looking raft ride. I'd personally color the seats black, but it's ok either way.

This looks like a pretty original park so far. Keep up the great work, can't wait to see more!

Yesterday was my mom's birthday.

There are a lot of great parks to go to in California. There's also a lot of great coasters, rides, food, hotels, and general attractions to visit. Look at parks with attractions you and your mom and dad would like to do. Make sure you do what is interesting, but don't go over budget. Trust me, it's easy to do so, especially there. Even though SFMM is pretty far, I think it is well worth a visit. If you decide to go to SFMM, since you'd like to start out 'small', I'd start with Goldrusher, then go to Revolution. After that, Ninja and Colossus are pretty good 'intermediate' starters. Once you're finished those, you're on your own and you should be fine. There is a hotel right outside SFMM called the Hilton Garden Inn. You can walk to the park from there, literally. If you think they're too pricey, you can choose from a wide variety of hotels that are less than 20 miles from the park. If you want me to mail you a brochure for SFMM, let me know. SFMM's website will have details on rides, hotels, and all that other important stuff. SFMM's Website Knott's Berry Farm would be pushing nearly 6 hours (as well as Disneyland Resort), and that's without famous Los Angeles traffic. But if you can go there on a day where good rides are open, I'd certainly go. I would make sure Xcelerator's open if you go to KBF; You cannot go to KBF if you don't get an Xcelerator ride, no matter how afraid you may be of it. Start somewhere around Jaguar! and you can work your way up from there. Since Knott's is right in the middle of Buena Park, there should be a few hotels just outside the park that aren't too far away. There's even a resort inside park grounds. However, if you decide you want to go to Disneyland, you can stay in Anaheim. After all, it's only about 15 minutes away if you take I-5 (the major freeway that goes through the area). KBF's Website If you decide you want to go to the Disneyland Resort, do your first day at Disneyland. If you can have a second day, go to California Adventure. At Disneyland, most of the coasters and other rides are pretty easy, so you can go on them in any order you please. However, I wouldn't recommend Space Mountain. If you think you'd prefer more high thrill and intensity attractions, DCA is great. Tower of Terror is great, California Screamin' is pretty good, and Soarin' is another highlight. Maliboomer is pretty good, but it sounds like they may be getting rid of it soon. .I'd certainly recommend the Holiday Inn Express if you want to get a hotel not far from Disneyland. However, there are SO many hotels in the Anahiem area that you will probably have to do a lot of research to find a good deal for that time of year. Disneyland's Website I went to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in 2006 (when it was still Marine World), but I don't remember where we stayed at during out trip there. Anyways, it's a pretty good park. It's pretty close, just past San Francisco. They don't really have a 'great' collection of coasters in terms of being able to start off and go up slowly, but if you've gotten more used to big coasters it's fine. Medusa is a great B&M Floorless coaster, V2 is less exiting than the other one but still pretty fun, Kong is the typical Vekoma SLC, Boomerang is the typical..... well, you know, Boomerang, and Roar! isn't bad. If you're into marine parks, there are a few things to entertain you. I can definitely agree with Noemi, it is a pretty good family park. SFDK's Website I've never been to California's Great America, but I've heard great things about it. It's got a nice collection of coasters and a few good flat rides. Great variety, so far as I'm concerned. CGA's Website Just north of Monterey is San Jose, and I would recommend Raging Waters if you are interested in going to a water park. It was pretty dead when I last went there, and you'll have to find some way to cool down in the hot California sun of July. Trust me, water parks are great during that time of year. If you happen to hit any big parks, you may also want to check if they have water parks. Knott's and SFMM have neighboring water parks, although you have to pay a sperate price to enter each one. If you plan on doing several days at SFMM and you'd like to do HH, go for the SFMM/HH pass, it gets you into both and it pays for itself in a few visits to either park. Not only that, but you also get discount coupons for all kinds of crap that has to do with SFMM, as well as admission to many other SF parks! There is a whole lot of assorted food in California, especially medium sized chain restaurants with 3-course meals, fast food, and international samplers. You'll probably eat at a place you've never heard of, so be prepared to change your tastebuds a bit. However, it that just isn't going to happen, there are a few Outback Steakhouses around the place. You will always find something to do, no matter where you look. California is famous for it's beaches (they have enough of those in Australia, I bet). However, where you're staying is a little far north of where the really good beaches are, so I'd try to either stay a little south if possible or not be way to interested in beaches. Boardwalks are popular, and you don't have to look way too far to find one. Santa Cruz has a famous one with several carnival rides, a classic woodie, and a coaster that's a spitting image of one that they recently took out in Seattle. Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk's Website There are probably a few local attractions you can check out that vary place to place, such as chairlifts, alpine bobsled courses, mini golf complexes, go carting places, and family fun centers. To make things easier, I've included a map of California so you can get an idea of where this all is. I've also added a few websites. Beginning research early is the key to doing things right, so dig up as much info as you can. That's all I can give you right now. If you need any more info, I know a lot and can find something else you may need. Hope you can get your trip planned out well! Patrick SFE Makes things easier.

Great updates so far! Your thing for sending e-mails to Dan is working, Robb; I've already sent him 18. Think if every TPR member who read this topic so far did that.... His e-mail inbox would explode and leave what is left of Taco Town (or wherever his BlackBerry is) in nuclear ruins!

Wow, it looks almost like Disneyland.... Except everybody is Japaneese! Great photos. I wish I was able to go to theme parks back then, they still had charm. Modern day parks have great rides with a whole lot of thrill, but very little charm. I'm gald to see some 'charming' pictures of parks like TDL.

Since this is the hoodies thread, I might as well show eveyone how good YOU can look in a hoodie! Oh yeah... You want some of that... Don't you?

I finally got my pictures on my computer, so I can continue and start some of my TR's I've been wanting to start for a while now.

I took a Latin quiz today (in my school Latin is required in 8th grade) and I'm pretty sure I got 100%. Also, my midterms are on Friday.

I can't find the ja227 giga looper thing. Can someone help me?

I'm wearing my hoodie right now! I'll need to reorder one soon, though, it's beginning to fade a little.

^Really? I have a Dairy Queen less than 30 minutes away from me in Bremerton, maybe I could work there.... I hear SFMM hires from 14, too.

THAT...EXPRESSION...IS...PRICELESS!!!!! Great pictures. Lot's of detailed stuff from one of my all time favorite parks!

Is it too late to join?

I get a four day weekend, too.