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It won't be out of the way if he decides to do the SFNE/SFGAdv/Hershey trip. As for the ET and Superman comparison, it really doesn't matter since he has Great Adventure listed for either trip. But I agree, they are the two best coasters I've been on.

Well technically, if it's shaped like a loop then it can be called a loop. It doesn't necessarily have to invert you. Speaking of USF, I really need to get over to the park and finally ride "The Simpson Ride". I live less than an hour away and still haven't been on it yet.

Basically we are looking at SFNE/HP versus SFA/BGE/KD. That's a tough one, IMO. If you want to get the most credits possible then go with trip 1, but if you want the kick a** coasters go with number 2. IMO, Superman at SFNE and Storm Runner are both better than anything at SFA, BGE, or Kings Dominion. ...and that's saying a lot because BGE is my second favorite park. On a side note, since you have 4 parks listed on trip 1, why not add either Dorney or Knoebels to the other trip.

All I'm going to say is, El Toro Rules!!!

IMO, Beast- Overrated, some people are still living in the past. SOB- Waste of space, time, and money.

I'm not really big on doing the marathon thing, so I guess it's around 9 or 10 times on Apollo and Alpengeist. Oh and I did ride Alpengeist 4 times in under 15 minutes once.

I love how Aqua Trax made it into the first post of this thread.

The Hulk 4.4/5.0 I really liked the movie. I thought it was entertaining from start to finish and the CGI was quite good. While I didn't hate the first Hulk as much as a lot of people, this time around the movie is definitely a lot better. Overall, a very solid fun summer movie. The Happening 3.5/5.0 Not as good as I was hoping for, but still ended up liking it. I guess I try to look for all the positives in any movie I see. For the record, I tend to rate all my movies on the high side.

Winter Haven, Florida- Reg. was $3.99 today.

While the movies themselves aren't very good, I do enjoy the gory way people die in them.

Yea, I definitely remember Lightning Loops. ...good times, good times.

^Good point, I forgot about that.

^^^Honestly, I would start checking out Universal's website in August. They had a great deal last year on a buy one year get one year free.

Very interesting stuff, Lance. Thanks for the inside info.

Never said Premier was in the running, only said there was a rumor.

^One of these days someone will be right.

Wasn't Premier one of the rumored companies for the SWO coaster? ...Maybe people were confusing the Orlando park with the San Diego park.

^I would like that very much, since Cypress is only 3 miles from me.

I second that.

Just the thought makes my stomach turn.

Another thing I recommend for anyone visiting Cedar Point in the future, is to send away for their Getaway Guide. There are a lot of discounts in the back of the guide for food, admission tickets, hotels, etc. Just go the website and it's under "Plan a Visit". Just remember to order it in advance to your visit, because you can't get it at the park.

The better quality movie will probably be Wall-E. Which movie grosses the most will be a tough call, IMO. The one thing most will agree on is that both movies should be in the top 10 this year.

I'm happy with an 11/20. I guessed on half of them and got almost everyone wrong.

Busch Gardens Africa/Tampa Park management -Get there early!!! Lines for the rides are usually the shortest in the morning. Going clockwise starting with Gwazi should keep you ahead of the crowds. -Rhino Rally-Check in early and often, you usually have a 50/50 chance the water section is working. If working, ride immediately. -Ride Gwazi early to avoid the long sluggish line later in the day. -Katonga is excellent and highly recommended. -Because of the unusual layout, make sure you look around every corner or you just may miss something. -Jungala is absolutely beautiful and a must see. Best time to go to the park -Always get there before opening. -Weekdays are always the best followed by Sundays. -The best times of the year is January, February, early May, late September, and early December. -October is fun for the Halloween event, but the park can get very busy at times. Food Recommendations -Crown Colony Restaurant located at the edge of Africa near Montu. Good food with self serve downstairs and full service dining upstairs overlooking the Serengeti plains. The food is reasonably priced. -Desert Grill located in Timbuktu. Good food with family entertainment. -Zambia Smokehouse located near SheiKra has great BBQ. Ride Recommendations Kumba-old school sit-down B&M and still one of the best. SheiKra-the first B&M Dive coaster introduced in the US. Montu-one of the top B&M inverts in the world. Gwazi-good layout, but rough. Scorpion-old school Schwarzkopf and still a family favorite. Wild Mouse-it's really only good for the coaster credit. Rhino Rally-pretty good with the water section, and below average without. Congo Rapids-old school rapids that gets you very wet. Stanley Falls-just your average log flume. Serengeti Railway-train ride that takes you through the Serengeti plains. Transportation -Maars Destination Services offers Round Trip Motor Coach transportation from several Orlando area locations to Busch Gardens Tampa. -The fare for round trip transportation is only $10.00 per person (payable at the Busch Gardens Service Desk once you arrive). Transportation is complimentary with the purchase of the Orlando Flex Ticket Plus. -Maars Taxi services are also available. -Info provided under Park Info, BG Shuttle at http://www.buschgardens.com/BGT/default.aspx

OK, maybe it won't be like Air. ...140 feet high, 60 mph, 4 inversions, and 3359 feet long sounds good to me.