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eat fish, baked or boiled, not fried, no hush puppies. shrimp and talapia are your friends and can be cooked several ways. eat it with a salad, slaw, or a variety of other vegies, eating cabbage soup will also help to "flush" your system, just be close to the "flusher"

Just when you thought you had heard it all when it comes to evacuating an airport....

^ another adjustment they can make is how much pressure the claw has, thus giving the effect of picking up the item only to have it slip through the claw and back to the bottom to get you to try try again.

I'm pretty sure you still have to pay for the entry ticket, the quick queue just gets you on the next ride up. Last I heard, they waived the entry fee for season pass holders, but that was in limbo earlier this year and is not listed on their website as a benefit, but their benefits flier expired Dec 2009. Your best bet will be to contact the park, their customer service staff is top notch and will be able to quickly answer your question.

Our state fair has a certification process that the games must go through. After the games have been authorized to operate, if you suspect the game has been rigged, or, if you think you have been cheated, all you need to do is notify the nearest deputy who will contact the enforcement unit to investigate. They also have several undercover agents playing games each day to ensure the integrity of the games. Sadly, each year, multiple game operators are fined or shut down as a result of their practices.

Without knowing the boats' center of gravity, this makes the most logical sense yet for balance, though I'm sure CP managment are still a little embarrassed on the rides performance thus far. (performance defined as uptime, the need to place people based on their weight, lack of us of all seats, etc)

46 more years and you guys will be watching me do the same thing, only on Prowler!!!!!

and lets not forget all of the problems Harrahs has had with their various properties of late, no permits and sub standard work, however, I've been to the top of the Stratosphere several times and have not felt unsafe, just uncomfortable. When I'm out there for SEMA, I might give it a try if i win some money on the tables. I agree with Desparado, one of the roughest around, of course, it is an arrow.

I was thinking the same thing. A cute girl and domo racing each other. It seems strangely wrong yet sexy. I loved this whole TR of the Mid America tour. Someday, someday I will be on one of these things... I hope. there was a domo in the pic?

PROWLER, meow. 45 minutes ago, EPIC ERT session in the DARK!!!!!! Thanks Brandon and WoF for getting the ride repaired for us after the storm!!!

^ agree. They are still going to need to inspect the bolts that connect the steel to the wooden structure and also to make sure the wood isn't splitting or rotting. So, I'm pretty confident they will have catwalks on at least on side. 100% steel coasters don't need the structure inspected but a few times per year. I understand the track on B&M's get a once over once a week at most parks, with the lift hill and brake runs getting a looksee everyday, not sure about the other manufacturers.

here ya go, even more detail... from the reading, not only does it blow away my theory about the MCBR or getting tangled in the trains wheels, but it sounds like they did an EXCELLENT job on the evac, this park really impresses me in many aspects, as this is one of them, top notch maintenance staff. http://www.wydaily.com/local-news/4834-wind-storm-causes-freak-accident-with-busch-coaster.html

^ I'm ready for a trip to Denver. Last coaster, Batman SFOT, next coaster, PROWLER

I saw the 531 too, I assume I would have to pay the non-resident price since I don't live in Florida, unless the magic zip code is not verified by park personnel, which, would be awesome. I'm assuming you've used this trick? Sea World, BG, Universal all do the same thing and it's kind of irritating, but at the same time, good marketing to get the locals in. If the zip code trick works for Disney, I wonder if it works for BG/SW, if so, for 99.00 I'm signing up! As I don't just use my Cedar Fair pass at Cedar Point, and use it at KD, KI, Knotts, CGAdv, and WoF annually, and actually get it for less than 140 at WoF each season with early renewal, it works out to pretty good value for me, especially since it lets me into the Haunts (except for Knotts and there's is worth the extra 35 to get in). This year I visited Dorney twice for even more value. I've already visited 5 Six Flags parks this year on multiple days with my Season Pass and will visit 2 more by years end, so for my initial cost of 105.00(59.00 plus 45 for parking), I'm saving a boat load of money (I chose not to add the water parks, which was only like 3 for 30 more as several SF parks include them) All in all, at 35.00 for admission to SF parks (if bought online, then you have to pay processing) times 20 visits a year and 15 to park, I feel I get my money's worth and then some. Same with Cedar Fair parks, around 35 to 40 to get in with discounts and 10 to park times about 12 to 15 visits a year and I feel comfortable in the price. All in all, I think Six Flags' new price structure is playing well into their hands, pre-season pass to all parks was 49, for 10 more you got bring a friend free days, passholder appreciation weekends with ERT, and lots of coupons to get people in for 14.95. and free concerts. The downside, Six Flags got themselves into trouble and haven't been adding many new e-tickets and instead they've been really focused on ramping up their maintenance program(much needed) and re-theming (Texas Giant being the exception to the money train) So next year, they might up the price a bit, however, I get 20% off when the pre-sales come online in September for visiting 5 times. Their fanatics program offers nice perks if used. Of course all of the season passes offer other perks like discounts in the gift shops and on F&B which helps when you want to buy stuff on the fly. I totally get what you are saying and maybe if I lived in the area or closer and had a family with younger children, I could justify the price of Disney. But for me, I just don't see myself going their all the time. I like to visit many different parks and gather many experiences throughout the year.

^ I respect your opinions 100%. Each of us has different views and priorities, which afterall, if that wasn't the case, the world, and this forum, would be quite boring!

I figured since the Disney raising their prices thread has generated some lengthy discussion, I figured a poll would be in order. So, which of the major theme parks would you buy a top of the line Season Pass to? You can choose how ever many you want. **Edit - title to make more sense.

we will all know in a few hours....

$3,000 really isn't that much for a vacation these days. I spent that for just coach airfare to Europe this summer for two people. And that isn't some overly extravagant, unusual thing. Millions of Americans do the same thing every year. If you honestly think Disney is way out of line with other vacations people take, then you just haven't priced many types of trips out lately. FYI: I take about 10 trips a year, and worked in the hospitality industry for a long time, so I DO know a thing or two. And one of those things is value for my dollar. For example, In May, I took a 16 day trip to the east coast, total cost, 2k including air and car rental. Last month I spent 5 days in Southern Texas, total cost, 500.00, and this coming weekend, WoF, total projected cost = 300.00. All becuase I have season passes. Even calculating and dividing out the cost of the pass and adding that on to the cost of the trip, I might tack on 10 bucks a trip for CF and 5 for SF. When you go to Europe, you expect to pay a lot, heck mom spent 7k this past may, but comparing a trip to Europe to a trip to Disney is NOT an equal comparrison. Bottom line, I know how to take three 5-7 day vacations for what one Disney Vacation might cost, and can get to Mexico for a 4 to 5 day stay for less than 1k but no so sure I want to do that. So please, don't make assumptions about my knowledge. not to be taken personally.

629/6 = 104.83 per park 104.83/12 months = 8.73 per month * 9( ok we will make it 8) typical operating months for other parks in the same climate type = 69.84 * 6 parks = 419.04 So, 471.42 per adult is 3 times as much as a platinum pass at CF which inludes water parks/parking and over 3.5 times more for the highest level SF pass which inludes water parks and parking Of course if you make 100k+ a year, then it might not be that expensive. I said top attraction I will concede the soda price, however I've paid over 10 bucks for a burrito and taco at Epcot, and it was ok but not the best food ever made on planet earth, I've had better. The prices on Disney food isn't all that much cheaper than a typical theme park, at least the drink prices are reasonable, but still, 2.00 should be the top end for ANY park. Exaclty, you are part of the family crowd in this instance and not the thrill seeker crowd. I didn't mention preferring US or IOA, I think it's a rip off too. Seaworld/BGT have the far better value IMO especially when they offer the come back anytime during your vacation (7-14 days depending on the promo) option for what 10 bucks more, and sometimes the same price? AND includes BGT with FREE transportation to BGT. Something tells me that 1200 didn't include airfare. My figure included airfare. A 7 day, park hopper gate price for 2 adults and one kid is 880 plus the tax, plus parking if applicable. But since you've asked about 7 days at universal...976 for hotel(fairfield inn) and park admission with 7 days at universal. Disney vacation package....cheapest "disney" hotel for the same october dates and tickets w/hopper was 1400 for the disney movie hotel. Staying at the Holiday Inn, Maingate, 1200. Parking isn't a must as transportation from many of the hotels is a perk or part of the "resort" fee. Then, add on the transportation costs. I've never read a HP Book, it's of no interest to me, and neither is IOA/US. I've been outspoken in a thred on IOA attendance about why they don't pack in the crowds, bottom line, outside of potter, their attractions are outdated and boring. ET, Twister, Jaws? Those are way oldschool attractions that won't bring in the tween crowd. How'd you guess that I'm not a Disney fan? and even if I had kids, I would have to spend many a night justifying the cost vs. the kid's wants. I'm glad you have fun when you go, it's not my cup of tea and I expected the fanboys and girls to rip me a new one for not liking the Disney price structure/value for dollars paid, and that's ok, we all have our opinoins and when you find that 500 foot coaster, let me know. Thats why you don't stay onsite, that's why I would never stay onsite at disney or IOA, especially during the peak season. Sandusky has several sleepable hotels for a LOT less money as you've pointed out. B&M recently raised their ride height requirements, the park didn't do it and when you go to CP, you expect a thrill park, not a family park, although they do have two little kids areas. So all in all, if you are after a Disney family vacation where you are pampered and have your feet rubbed by Mickey and don't mind paying the price then cool. I'm not into its a small world anymore, I've grown out of all of that, but for someone who has a reason to go (reason=kid) then it would be worth it to them. In the meantime I'll keep my CF and SF passes which gets me into 24 parks (9.79 per park with parking) and be happy with them being open 8-9 months out of the year with Knotts being open all year. don't take anything personally, it's not meant to be.

I already know that all of the Disney fanboys and girls are going to hate me, but that's fine. I just can't justify spending that kinda of money on a 3 day or more pass and then pay more to add park hopping. I'm sorry, Disney just doesn't have that much to offer the adult crowd without kids outside of reliving old memories of when he/she was a kid and his/her parents brought them to Disney. Is it worth it to bring the kids once, maybe. But when I can buy a pass to all six flags parks with parking for 95 dollars or all cedar fair parks with parking for 140 (preseason sales folks), even combined is cheaper than Disney as I'm out another 15 for parking (unless ones lightbulb goes off and one parks at a location that a certain disney bus picks you up and drops you off at the kingdom transpo center) Call me crazy, but I want value for my dollars and I want to be able to stretch those dollars as far as I can. With Disney, that $600 year long pass is outrageous. Am I paying for a parade and fireworks, the ability to meet Mickey, and the opportunity to pay 3.50 for a soda? apparently so. Seriously, what is the top thrill attraction at Disney World, Space Mountain? At Epcot, Soar?, Animal Kingdom , Everest with a non working gorilla? Seriously, when will people wake up and realize they are paying too much? They probably have, but Disney does such a good job of hooking the kids on their product and then flashing disneyworld/land up many times during commercials on the disney channel that all the little munchkins do is beg and beg to go to Disneyworld/land and the parents give in so that they can see their children happy. Bottom line is, a middle income family of four could easily drop three large on a one week trip to Disney which leaves that family of four with little other money to hit other parks or take mini vacations. And forget going to IOA or SW while you are there, you've done blown the stash on DW tickets. It's a one shot, shoot your wad for the year type of place. At least with CF and SF you get somewhat better value for your dollars, where they get you is in F&B and at least you can stand back up after getting bent over, at Disney, you stay bent over for several months after you get back.

Evil Knevil has the better airtime IMO, although lightening racer has a few areas of air that are quite nice but mostly plants your promptly back in your seat.

i always thought of a bag of crap as a giant mystery, that when received, you became part of an elite club who knew what was in the bag of craps, thus, keeping it a mystery for those who hadn't applied for a bag of crap or never received a bag of crap. So now we know what's in a bag of crap, well, crap. Now all that is left to my imagination is Oliva Munn and a wardrobe malfunction

^plus, with miley, you might catch something that ajax won't wash off

i want a catawampus in my front yard.

toast bread, bagels are for yuppies would you rather be rich and famous or poor and in love?