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Hey all. Evan, a GCI engineer is doing an AMA on Reddit. Ask him a question! Link: http://www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comments/156ma3/i_am_evan_a_roller_coaster_engineer_ama/

I think we have the list up to "working in a restaurant or food service, working in the airplane business, and working at an amusement park during the busy season". Honestly, I'm glad that Busch Gardens had a packed night. I didn't think that it would be as busy as last night. I do understand people's complaints about traffic being terrible into the park. Busch Blvd is only a 4 lane road, so it can back up very quickly. I'm sure BG had most, if not all, the parking gates open that evening. I was very upset that one lady had to post so much on BG's facebook that all they wanted to do was take people's money and that BG should take some notes from Mickey. This is their first year and they will have kinks. Complaining that it's too crowded at a major attraction is like complaining that airport security is too long during peak flight hours. It's just stupid to complain about it when it should be obvious that it will occur. I know I will be going on a Sunday, as it should be quieter than any Saturday.

I will be going in the next few weeks. I can't wait because I've been wanting this since I've seen the pictures from BGW. I have friends who have been working on it for the past few months, and they are very excited for it to be open and love how good it turned out.

I loved my only ride on Deja Vu at SFOG before they moved it. I hope I caught it on a good day, cause many people have said they were happy to see it go!

Like this:

I would suggest either the Dinner Show or the front of the line pass. The first is $26 and you get first access to the houses before the rest of the people who didn't get the dinner come in, but after that, you're stuck in the lines. The quick queue is $35, and it lasts all night. Either way, try to do as many houses first when the lines are short. Then try the rides later in the evening. Sheikra and Cheetah Hunt will be long all night, but Montu and Kumba should be walk ons. Enjoy!

^^ and I hate this one, cause the guy was taunting the seagulls near Sheikra, which caused the accident. www.keepbusy.net/play.php?id=girl-on-roller-coaster-owned-by-seagull

^How could you have missed this one? (Unless it wasn't posted when you looked.)

One of my coworkers is a tech at HOS this year, and he said he walked through Blood Asylum with all the sound and lighting, no actors, and he said he was scared to death! So it should be even better when all the crazies are in there too.

The lines. I went twice last year, Freaky Preview Sept. 23 (Friday) and TPR's Busch Bash Oct 22 (Saturday). The lines were terrible in October, while in September, my girlfriend and I walked into every house. I also had better timing with the walking hoards in Sept. than in Oct, maybe due to the lack of people so they were able to move around more. This is not always true. They were great both dates and I would have gone back a third time I had the money! Can't wait for my visit this year.

Each ride.

Man, that Silent Hill house looks awesome! I only wish they put the mangled man on that toilet with the "double dare you". He looked creepy in the game, movie, and I'm sure he would have in this house! I hope I can go check this thing out this year!

I just noticed my "quote" above my photo. That's....a weird one...

Chiggers...had to look that one up. Well that would be uncomfortable on the ride!

Did no one else notice that extra barrel roll on the top of the cliff? Another double inversion wooden coaster! This thing looks so awesome!

So I have 2 updates, all coming from my roommate who works on skyride. First, he said that the Drop Tower may have been put on hold...permanently. So we may not see it in awhile, if ever. Second, he learned that all of the employees from Rhino Ralley have been fired or moved. I have not been in the park to confirm its closure, but it looks like it may be removed eventually. I guess we'll see.

If it's a weekday, then 9am-7pm (based on your estimated time) is "almost" too much time. I mean that based on how tired you will be. You could get away with leaving at 7 or 8 and do a 11/12-7 day. Even a weekend day in September would be slow, but we don't know if there will be millions of Brazilian tours that day. As for comparing coasters to Orlando, there is none. Flats are not great, but the animal enclosures are a nice break for a large park. If you're up for the drive, I'd say do it!

Most, not all. But I digress, all of these houses look amazing. I can't wait to see what the theme is.

So I'm a little surprised this was not posted here in a month. attractionsmagazine.com/blog/2012/07/13/hos-insider-teases-howl-o-scream-2012-line-up/ I for one am excited for Zombie Mortuary, Ultimate Gamble, Blood Asylum, and Circus of Superstitions. And Scarezones plus walking hordes? This could be better than last year! I hope we can have another TPR event, or at least a TPoRlando group.

I could have sworn I posted already on this thread. Oh well: BGA: Pathway behind Tut's tomb towards the Crown Colony house and Edge of Africa. Unfortunately, there is a new smoking area at the old train station, so it now has more traffic, and I wouldn't hang out near there too long. IOA: As mentioned, the shortcut through Seuss Landing and the lakeside section of the restaurant in Jurassic Park.

Probably not. HHN did a house a few years back that was "Under Construction" and they gave every 9th or 10th person a miner's hat.