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It was really hard deciding where to go! Originally we were only going to stay in Tokyo for a few days, then stuff kept getting added on! When we go back for the big TPR trip in a couple of years we'll be sure to hit all the big parks, like Parque Espana! I'm still scared to death of this trip, as I don't have my patented 'Elissa Binder' done yet! And they cancelled online train reservations, so we're kind of going with dumb luck at this point to get our seats!!! Oh well, we've always said we just want to go back, I don't care if Japan gets some freak snowstorms and all the coasters are closed, I'm just excited to be returning!

OMG!!! I'm in love! They're amazing!!!!

YAY!!! FINALLY!!!!

Woman was so sick, that believe it or not, she didn't go to Disney with everyone!!!!

I'm definitely a 'need to see the inside' person. But I had to go against most everyone and vote for #2. Mostly because I hate nature!! Too many trees!!!!

Your hand got you sick? No, no, apparently this was the cause:

Search Roller Coasters, look at everyone's signatures, etc.

Yeah I used to be really into it, but I think that a combination of me getting older, and the people in the houses getting younger, drunker, and dumber has really turned me off from the last seasons (starting with Vegas).

Actually I think we're going to do Japan in 2007 and Mainland Europe or Scandinavia in 2008.

I had heard nothing but good about Virgin, until my parents flew them over the summer in their 'premium economy' and had a really crappy set of flights. I think that they're good, but like anything, you can have a bad experience. Winter fares are awesome...stupid summer being more than double!

It would probably be very similarly priced. The difference is that going with us you'll get some 'perks' at the parks, and not have to worry about driving, planning, making reservations, etc. - Car Rental would be around the same as paying for the Bus - Hotels would probably be a bit more expensive than our group rate, but you could stay somewhere cheaper - Park Admissions would be a bit more because we're getting group rates - Our participants pay a little extra for our trip insurance, shirts, goodies, etc.

I wouldn't have believed that Tatsu thing, until I saw it with my own eyes just now while running errands, check out the Tatsu thread when you have a chance and see that it does have a chance of opening by March! BTW, sounds great Chris!

Hey, at least the Mazda won't be riding Scream like last year!!!

I'm sure you could figure it out if there was a big new 4D coaster on the site! Plus if you just mouse over some of the links it comes up in English what they are. I check the 'what's new' tab quite often.

Actually, the package was sent through the USPS, I guess they have some arrangement with DHL once in Europe maybe?

No no no! No screenshots necessary! We've all seen elissa way too much already!!!

You must be looking at their English site. The Japanese site is updated daily, has a webcam, and list of operating rides in addition to a million other things! Try this site: http://www.fujikyu.co.jp/fuji-q/

Did you try any of the candy yet? I tried to get things that I thought were different from what you can get in Germany. Let us know!

It really depends on what you're into? Having been to all 4 parks I would choose Sea Paradise/Cosmoworld, but I believe that most 'typical coaster enthusiasts' would choose LaQua/Yomiuriland. If it makes your choice easier I would tell you that we did La Qua, Sea Paradise, and Cosmoworld all in one day! I would go with that choice!

Welcome to your Teen Years Antonio!!!! Can't wait to see you on Saturday! --your fangirl, Elissa

Wow, Awesome!!!

None of you have still guessed Robb's. Keep going!

STILL FREAKIN SICK!!!

^Again, that's why I said it 'could' show up anytime because we've seen trains show up before ANY track on some rides. And there is probably around 500 feet of track so it could show up any time.

They could show up anytime now. They usually tend to show up towards the end of the Track Pieces.