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http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/60926/Exclusive-Owen-may-build-his-own-Disneyland- Michael Owen, the all-time leading goalscorer for the English National Team is going to build his own theme park in Costa del Sol. So not only does he make a ton of cash, now he's building his own park. Talk about THE LIFE. Anyways, just thought I'd share. Cheers.

Let me think... about a year and a half, not counting the times that I wasn't going to theme parks that much when I was a kid. I've been going to Disneyland, Magic Mountain, Santa Cruz and Great America pretty much every year since about 1992.

Foolish to us, yes. Foolish to the owners that may have huge liens and creditors that are starting to call for their money back... no. Although I'm totally with you on hoping that they can make it. Reading your post and looking at the park reviews and online, it clearly looks like a winner. This is just not really the time or economy to open something like this, especially in a place like Myrtle Beach that is driven by summertime crowds. (I believe... right?)

One word: Insane. Hopefully this works better than Perilous Plunge did when it first opened. I have to say that I'm greatly looking forward to riding this monster... provided my wife lets me out of the house to visit theme parks ever again.

Funny I should find this post, because I was just thinking about asking for some info on Lagoon too. My buddy and I are thinking of hitting Mormon Country for a little coasterin' in September, seeing as how it's the closest park I haven't been to with enough credits to make it worth our while. Plus, we can make it a quick weekend trip and it won't cost too much. I just had a little one, so money is a bit tight. Thanks for the tips, and for the link to that site. I have to say that I've been researching Lagoon and looking at photos and video of the park and of Wicked. Man that thing looks awesome. Cheers, Justin

Enjoyed the pictures and your sense of humor. It's a lot like mine, but you're funnier and people here like you. Justin "I'm just feeling sorry for myself today" Adams

That would be Elissa if she gained 50 pounds and got a darker tan. Of course, next to me nearly ANYONE is tan... and thinner. And better looking. With more hair. F**K!!

Not to change the subject or anything, but I still have yet to ride a Disko and those things look pretty damn fun. It's too bad that MtO decided to sell theirs, but maybe they'll replace it with something better. Or maybe they'll donate the money to Mullets Anonymous or something... "Hello, my name is Daryl and this is my other brother Daryl... and we have mullets. *sniffle*" DISCLAIMER: The above statement is not meant in any way to disparage anyone that has a real addiction and seeks help. And it in no way should be taken seriously but as a joke, as I have total respect for anyone brave enough to seek help for their problems and for those that give help... and for those brave enough to actually go out in public sporting a massive MULLET. Thank you.

Wow... two words I never thought I'd see typed in a posting together: Vekoma and awesome. I have to say though, that I like the looks of those trains. Only, I shudder to think what would happen if Vekoma actually built anything in the realm of a megacoaster. *shudder* Still, if they can make some strides forward in creating better overall ride experience and reduce the number of times people scream in pain on their rides... more power to them. It just makes it better for us.

Hey, at least they didn't use duct tape and krazy glue. Looks like Wisconsin isn't as backwater as I thought!

^ I have to say, that shot of the log flume with the water splashing up is awesome. Nicely done. Only, take out the family, put in some hot half-naked chicks and we're talking PHOTO AWARD CITY my friend.

^ Cool, thanks. Ghetto pockets RULE. I didn't figure on Indy having TOO many ghetto type areas, but every urban sprawl will have a few in some form or another.

Hamilton County is where we're moving, probably around Carmel or Fishers. We haven't decided yet, basically we need to just get back there and decide where we'd like to set down our fat rear ends. Ok, so maybe someone can now list the areas that we need to AVOID at all costs? Everything I've seen says that Indy has some ghetto-fabulous areas, but keep in mind that I lived in Oakland for awhile, so what is ghetto to Indy probably isn't all that bad to me. Oaktown, represent! Word.

Yeah, well... just don't let it happen again. I'm kidding. All this talk about the Dells just makes me want to go back there more and more. Good coasters and all the mullet-goodness-jinky-ride fun you can stand!

It must've been after because I didn't see it there in '03. I would've probably avoided it then had it been there anyways. Back then I was still being blown away by the intense and insane airtime on Cyclops, still my number one wooden coaster. I can't wait to move to Indianapolis (knock on wood) soon so I can be closer to all my favorite parks.

Awesome pics. In all honesty, the ride always struck me as something someone built in RCT when you didn't have much money but had to generate revenue to build a "good" ride. And all reports indicate the water portion of the ride went about as fast as it does in RCT... Ride Op: "Dive to Atlantis broke down again..." Ride Mechanic: "Ok, we'll be there in a few hours. Those boats aren't going anywhere in THAT water." Ride Op to another Ride Op: "Wanna go get some beers then? I'm buying." Uproarious laughter ensues. Yes, my jokes are ALWAYS this lame folks. Get used to it.

Type? Ummmm, Times New Roman. Oh wait, that's font... my blood is blue inside my veins but then it changes color to red when I get a boo-boo ouchy. Am I the only one that thinks I'm freekin hilarious? Probably... which just makes me sad.

That thing looks sick. (do people even use that term anymore in slang? I'm so freekin old...) De werken in beeld! WOO HOO!

That picture tells the whole story. The damn thing was struck down by some random natural disaster and sank. They had to fill in the surrounding area just to hide the evidence that there was ever a crappy ride there. Only the missed the sign. Typical Wisconsin...

I can see the park's new commercial now... "Come to Knoebels... because nothing says love quite like getting drenched by a water ride. Knoebels... because we care about helping you get some. Experience the magic." Ok, that was lame. I know. Great photos and TR.

Hello TPR'ers or TPRians or TPRites or whatever the hell we all are called. Justin Adams here... back on TPR after a long absence in the coaster and Alvey-Totally-Platonic-Man-Love wilderness. Basically, I turned into this large, gesticulating mass of giant Godzilla bunghole and took out my evil flatluations on an unsuspecting Robb... but thankfully the man has found it in his heart to forgive and hopefully forget. I'm still recovering from being a large chunk of Godzilla's bunghole, but the doctor says it should clear up in a few more weeks. Keep putting on that cream! So anyways, yeah. I'm back. Like you all care or something. I'd also like to say sorry to anyone that I've irritated in the past, the present and anyone that I'll irritate in the future. Just to cover all my bases, you know. I get cranky when I don't take my meds. Cheers.

^Doesn't it though? SCBB has great nostalgia but they lack in the rides department IMHO. Although Giant Dipper is awesome even to this day.

You rode two Vekoma coasters in the same day and your head didn't explode into a thousand pieces? Awesome... Great TR and great pics. Glad you had a good time. How good is Great White on a scale of one to ten? Cheers.

Congratulations on your engagement.

Crap... then I'm screwed because I was going to move my double wide there and put it in the biggest redneck hodunk podunk trailer park I can find. Hamilton County in Indiana was voted number one on the Forbes.com list of best places to raise a family. So not only did we pick an area that looks nice, but it's actually one of the top places to live. That's what I'm talking aboot and that's where it seems we should be. It's like, destiny and... stuff. That's cool...