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Photo TR: Jahan's Awesome TPR-Midwest Trip Report!
gotdane replied to arrowfanman's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
Kennywood, ugh. I'll wait for that part of Jahan's TR to go any further than that... -
Uh, that wasn't my argument. It was only a little side note. Anyways, the Bank Tower isn't a wooden structure is it? They went with steel for that project. And I'm not saying that a sturdy wooden coaster can't be built. Wood coasters just need a LOT more wood in the SoCal area to be "earthquake proof"...just look at Colossus' and Ghostriders supports structures compared to wooden coasters not in earthquake prone areas. *shrugs*
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Why does everyone assume that RCDB is 100% accurate when it comes to unannounced rides? If you ask me, RCDB is just putting "steel" because it's obviously very unlikely that SFMM will get a new wooden coaster anytime soon. Honestly, GP in SoCal don't care for a new wooden coaster. SoCal's experience with wood is Ghostrider and Colossus. It seems obvious to me that a steel coaster will draw in more guests than a wooden coaster in this market. Factor in earthquake potential and how park management and park maintainance feel about wood coasters and it all makes it even more unlikely.
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Photo TR: Jahan's Awesome TPR-Midwest Trip Report!
gotdane replied to arrowfanman's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
^And it has a launch...and a loop! -
Sea World Abu Dhabi back on the docket for 2022
gotdane replied to ginzo's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This is the first stateside chain that has announced Dubai parks, right? It will be interesting to see what other chains end up expanding into Dubai. -
Photo TR: Jahan's Awesome TPR-Midwest Trip Report!
gotdane replied to arrowfanman's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
While I understand the no loose articles on the coasters...it still isn't needed. I'll echo the "people being shocked at Disney when they're told to carry their items" stories. I get so many "I thought it was better to leave our items off the ride!?" everytime I ask a guest to hold onto their backpacks/whatevers. Anyways, I can't wait to get back on Voyage. THAT blew me away. Raven was fun but I couldn't help but want to go get in line for Voyage again instead of Raven. Voyage at night was ridiculous cause there was only one light out on the track and it was at the top of the triple-down tunnel, and you could only see that light when you were on the MCBR. It was just pitch black. And doing what Voyage does when it's pitch black...insane. I didn't care for much at Holiday World though. Free drinks, Raven and Voyage...thats all it is to me. -
Photo TR: Jahan's Awesome TPR-Midwest Trip Report!
gotdane replied to arrowfanman's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
^Ditto! It was an amazing trip. I love the Rock-O-Plane picture. I will continue to laugh for hours to come.. -
^This seem to be the NEVER-ending discussion with Knott's ...After Xcelerator, "I wonder where the next coaster will go and what ride(s) they will remove" ...After Silver Bullet, "I wonder where the next coaster will go and what ride(s) they will remove" ...After Sierra Sidewinder ...and now with Pony Exress. When will it go without saying that someone wonders "where will the next coaster go"? Personally, I wonder where the coaster after the next two coasters will go. Anywho, Pony Express actually looks like it will be kind of exciting.
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Bwaaaah!? My experience has been sooooo far from your description...I don't understand how it's thought that Disney doesn't appreciate advice from their Cast Members, especially on the subject of a guests experience. If I had advice to give I can think of several people above me that I could talk to and actually have a guest and future guests experiences positively affected. Button pushing, baton waving, and paperwork is all part of the job. I'm sure you and other SFMM employees push buttons and fill out paperwork...(I haven't seen the baton waving at Magic before...but it isn't expected anyways.) Interacting with guests can be an extremely rewarding experience and I've had one such experience just in the last week. And I have also experienced an INCREDIBLE "cast" community going through the Disney College Program... Anyways, Jahan, I totally understand what you're experiencing in your job and I know you have great things ahead of you, too! I really am happy for you with the advances you've made! But ...I just sooooo disagreed with what you said.
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Weirdest Things The 'GP' Have Said
gotdane replied to maliboomer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
According to the person who was behind me in line for Haunted Mansion, they just added a second elevator. Also, Chuck just shared the story of a lady who was exiting a California Screamin' train who asked him if there were two tracks..."We didn't go thru the loop!" she exclaimed. I told him he should have replied, "The loop is now a prize for the Year of a Million Dreams promotion. Only select guests get to experience the loop...right place, right time." -
Six Flags Magic Mountain's New X2 Trains Photos & Video!
gotdane replied to robbalvey's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
I thought it was S&S cause Tim B said S&S longs for the day he stops showing up at their door checking up on the X trains. Or something like that... -
X2 Trains Arrive At SFMM
gotdane replied to Jhcbiinoc's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^^^ Hector, I'm 99.9987243432% sure that he said that, too. Only fiberglass will be the seat. Tim wanted this to be only as heavy as it needed to be. The fiberglass fins don't need to be there. Anything for a better ride! -
Robb, Elissa, & Kristen's Epic Holiday Adventure
gotdane replied to SharkTums's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
Elissa, Garlic Crust from Hungry Howie's Pizza is THE BEST! How close to you is the nearest Hungry Howies? It looks like Northridge... I, however, have one down the street from me, here in Glendora. So, if I ever throw a party that you come to...There will definitely be Garlic Crust pizza for all to enjoy! -
Colin's take on the DVD/SFMM event PTR
gotdane replied to TheStig's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I actually thought "it's a mini, Persian Chuck!" Great TR Colin! -
Mike, Elissa, Kristen and Colin go on an adventure!
gotdane replied to TheStig's topic in Random, Random, Random
Haha, all Classic Coffee needs is more than 1 location and it would do the trick! -
Great TR, Jahan! Looks like you guys had a blast. Morro Bay is a beautiful spot. The one time I was there it was extremely windy though, throwing the sand into our faces! Random adventures are always fun!
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Video TR: Sexin It Up with Vault ICEEs
gotdane replied to TheRapidsNerd's topic in Random, Random, Random
^Ice Cream when it's cold is the best. Great video! Is it March yet?