^Down here in FL for-profit religions museums and such are exempt from all taxes, including property, if they offer 1 free day a year. This is nothing new in the governments helping these places for political reasons.
Leaving EPCOT after Illuminations in October, we saw a couple fight. Their topic for this fight was over which was better Wishes or Illuminations. The girlfriend was screaming "Why don't you give Wishes a chance !?!?!" and her slapping him. The fight lasted the entire time it took my party to exit (20 minutes with pin trading) and went the entire length of future world. The last we saw was she had him by the shirt hockey style screaming at him about giving Wishes a chance as cast members looked on confused. Who knew WDW fireworks could cause a violent fight.
I would love to see another coaster use the trick track element from Shivering Timbers. It's a ton of fun, surprises you and can be added to almost any coaster.
I guess Baker is becoming a traveling road show. Get investors, bring in rides there for 1-2 years and onto the next city.
On a random note, they want to build a hyper or bigger in the plan? That is one way to get noticed in a market with 40-50 attractions within 15 minutes.
You are right on the Little Dipper, most of it was new wood. The total cost of moving a wooden kiddie coaster 45 minutes and rebuilding was around a cool million. This was a coaster that ran 6-7 months before the re-open by a park that took care of the ride.
Facebook also has an ad for savethebigdipper.com for Big Dipper Savings. I was stunned to see this while playing Madden Superstars (If the photo is too big, let me know)
How can I not help the Prince?
Was at Universal Orlando today and was told the ride was down for annual maintenance. Guest are being told to check back Monday to see if the ride is up. I feel bad for people who come back Monday to ride HRRR.
Sad to see KaTonga go today, but at least it played to packed houses all 3 performances. Lots of former performers and park management at the final show. Thanks to all the performers for the wonderful show.