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First off, I believe these statements contradict themselves, as it was I that said they were both generally fast. Anyway, Six Flags America's website puts top speed for Jinx at 60mph, which I would consider a bit inflated, but I think it is still a good marker to prove it is fast, at least to a member of the general public who seldom rides roller coasters.

If you noticed, the subtitle to this topic is "Yes, Somehow this park still functions". Just wanted to point that out. You seriously are undermining the GP. They will notice they are both launched, they are both indoors, and they both are generally fast. I seriously don't get the superiority some enthusiasts feel they have over the GP. Flight of Fear does not suck by any means, that will be proven when it has 1-2 hour lines next year due to it being on the way to I305. You'd have thought Superman would have done the same thing for Joker's Jinx, but it did not. Curious how this happens. Point is, I don't see them paying all that money for a Jinx re-theme when they can put that money into a new ride or rides.

It one thing to re-theme Bizarro, which was a reliable and popular ride at both parks even before the re-theme, but it is another to re-theme a ride that does not have the greatest reliability and normally has a 15 minute queue at most. If Chang comes to SFA, I think one of their older unpopular coasters will go and perhaps be relocated (if SF is really trying to bring back ride relocation). That points to two prime suspects for me, which are Joker's Jinx or Mind Eraser. In reference to Jinx being enclosed I think JEAPUgrad said it the best. Why in the world would you enclose a coaster that already has the same layout as a coaster 90 miles away and then on top of that copy it's theme? I have a feeling it would be a waste of cash and be considered a cheap ripoff of Flight of Fear by the GP.

You don't think there could have possibly been a deal between 99' and 09'? I mean why else have both Six Flags America and Kings Dominion not got a new B&M in their collective histories? Why else would Cedar Fair and Six Flags opt for Intamin Giga/Hyper Coasters for Six Flags America and Kings Dominion over a B&M? I cannot say it is true for sure, but it is the most logical reason considering Busch Gardens has three B&Ms built specifically for them and SFA and KD combine for 0. Can it really be a competition when one park has been dominating for so long? Maybe in the technical sense of the word, but not really when I think about it. It would be like a football team going up 48-7 in the fourth quarter, can it really be considered a competition anymore? I don't know where you draw that line, but in my opinion it is when the other side is so far behind, they cannot be considered to be competing with the other.

In response to "SFA Regular" Well, I believe someone has already pointed out the whole Planet Snoopy, Thomas Town thing. But, I would also like to add another reason SFA could be getting Chang. I have heard the reason Kings Dominion got Dominator is because of a contract with B&M and Busch Gardens to not allow B&M to make any coaster for Kings Dominion OR Six Flags America. Dominator was a loop-hole in the contract due to it being relocated, not built new for Kings Dominion. If you apply the same example to another park that badly needs a B&M (Six Flags America), I could see how Chang ends up at Six Flags America. Here comes the part where I disagree with you. Six Flags America is not competing with Kings Dominion, to compete they actually have to be somewhat close to Kings Dominion in attendance numbers, comparable in number of rides, OR SOMETHING. Now, say Six Flags America does get Chang (which I doubt, even though my example proves it could be true)... They will have 8 coasters compared to Kings Dominion's 15. Their attendance may be affected positively which would help them, but it is still highly unlikely to see a situation with them competing with Kings Dominion seeing as Kings Dominion's attendance will increase as well with the addition of Intimidator 305. Finally, to address a few things you had said about Joker's Jinx and Superman. First, Superman is 100 feet less tall than Intimidator, so to imagine it blowing Intimidator away would be almost an impossibility. As for Joker's Jinx, I would say it would be more likely to see it removed then to see them make it indoors, especially because it is in such a cramped space. To foresee them competing with any park in the area, I would have to see them do the following... 1. Add at least 2 more coasters 2. Add at least 2 more major flat rides 3. Remove unreliable, outdated rides 4. Improve theming 5. Improve Staff attitude 6. Make general improvements to the park (i.e. scraping all of the gum of the queues and sidewalks)

Unfortunately, all that comes up when I search the name of my coaster is the shortcut to open the coaster in no limits. I think I may contact No Limits help, they normally can fix it. Thank you all for all your help though, I really appreciate it.

Could be because you don't have a utility like MS paint or Nero to open the pics.I'm always able to find my screens no problem. MS Paint does not work either. What kind of format are the screenshots? Maybe, my computer is not reading it because of the format!?!?

Better camera, indeed. Better coaster, I will judge that once I actually ride both.

You know, it is sort of the same case. Intamin does not manufacture the camera, and they do not manufacture the launch cables for any of their coasters, so in either scenario they are not a fault. I get your sarcasm, but still, it is just a bit of a coincidence.

^What should I type into the search? I tried searching "screenshots" and "video" and none of the pictures or video came up.

Webcam seems to be down yet again.

^Yea, that was about the first place I checked, it is like they are not saving to the folder or something. In the simulator, it always says "screenshot saved", then when I go to the screenshot folder, there is nothing.

I am basing my decision on roughness, my biggest pet-peeve with some roller coasters. With that being said, the worst coaster I have ever ridden is Drachen Fire at Busch Gardens Europe.

I have a bit of a problem with my No Limits game. Whenever I try to take screenshots or videos, it works completely fine in the simulator, but I cannot seem to find them anywhere in my files. Has anyone else had the problem, and does anyone know what I am doing wrong?

Any Big Bad Wolf deconstruction of any kind going on yet?

A very good video/slideshow indeed. Kings Dominion is so awesome.

It really does not affect me too bad, I have no clue why. It seems like I am the only one not moaning when we get back into the station. The one that hurts me, is Anaconda, it always snaps my neck. I really cannot blame that on the ride (Arrows are almost always that way), but the train's restraints feel like two cinder blocks. I really hope they can add the new Vekoma trains used on Carolina Cobra, to all the CF Arrow Coasters. I believe that would fix dear old Anaconda, and a re-paint would not hurt as well.

A bunch of my friends came with me, only one of them (my little cousin) knows a lot about the amusement industry. Of course he and my gf were the only ones that would ride Drop Tower with me. My friend Mike said he thought it would fall over. The next time I am going is for one of the first nights of Haunt, John Pagal said it would be bigger and better than ever this year. I cannot wait!

I wish Hurler would get the TLC it needs, maybe next year, that will be on their to-do list.

I was there, long hair, blue jean shorts?? Is your hair kind of Blondish Brown? I was not even in the 2 lines to get on the next ride, when I saw you (if it was you). I think it was around 8 or 9 o'clock.

That is true, unless you are LakeCharlesGuy.

I saw someone yesterday (Saturday) in the queue of Drop Tower wearing a TPR shirt! Was it any of you guys? Also, just wanted to point out Kings Dominion's Halloween Haunt website is up. http://haunt.kingsdominion.com/

I am personally neutral on this subject, I see both sides points and am not able to form an opinion. But, I did find an interesting story on this topic. http://www.mental-health-matters.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=848:adhd-can-adhd-be-outgrown-or-cured&catid=35:adhd&Itemid=2056

Hey guys! It was surely a great and historical day at Kings Dominion. I took about 50 pictures and posted them all to my site! http://coasterconnection.webs.com/apps/photos/album?albumid=6812192

Oh, okay then, have fun on your trip!