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Shane, I don't know where you hide all this stuff (your attic, I know) but this season has been epic. I can see your point of all the "lands" and I was glad to see they actually put a little thought into it. A few things stood out: 1. Calico Mine - Was that going to be a knock off of the one at Knotts? 2. Beach Boys' - I assume since they were using their name and song titles in the water park attractions that either they had an IP or investment deal? 3. Holy Water Batman! I don't know much about SD, but that park looked like it was going to be a water hog, and by today's standards, that would likely be a no no in California. Was the land it was to be situated on already have a lake or was it to be man made? Thanks again!

R we voteng on theze pichurez Prince? If so, ILoveRides and Chroniq are in the early lead.

How is this any different than bobo the clown at the fair. You pay, he insults.

A few months ago I visited Santa at his Workshop at the North Pole. But this was no ordinary workshop, this workshop had rides and toys, and a Haunted House! Santa's Workshop at the North Pole is located at the base of Pikes Peak in Cascade, Colorado. Hidden off the beaten path in a peaceful mountain setting, this family park has something for everyone, including a visit with Santa! The park was clean, staff extremely friendly, and they rather enjoyed having a coaster/theme park enthusiast stop by for a visit (And they didn't think I was strange, bonus!). I spent about 2 hours in the park and enjoyed the various attractions, shops, and food offerings. The park itself is cashless giving you a ticket to carry around with you. All of your purchases are recorded on the ticket and you present it to the cashier on the way out of the park (no losing the ticket, they won't let you out!). A winning idea in my book for such a small park. So next time you are in the Denver area for a Brewery tour, take the short drive to Pike's Peak and visit Santa! Welcome to the North Pole! Park Map. In the parking lot. I visited on Saturday just after lunchtime and the crowds were non-existent. The park, however is open up until December 24, but call before you go to make sure they are open! First up, an overview of the park. All of the rides and buildings were in excellent condition, clean, and appeared to be freshly painted. The views were impressive. I didn't take the train ride, but it seemed to be a tradition to wave at the people on the Sky Ride and vice versa. Noted! The more smaller parks I visit, the more I am finding these mini-himalaya's. Fun Fact. I must have broke the Tilt as it was down after I rode, the Slide was fun. What happens to snow men when they melt? My North Pole. And they had the good Paratrooper! A very popular ride. So lets take a walk around and see how many people stare at a creepy old single guy walking around a park called Santa's Workshop.... They had several of these organs scattered about. I didn't watch the show, figured that would be over the top creepy despite park staff informing me it wouldn't be. Another band organ. They played on a schedule every so often. I swore I was in Colorado and not Oregon. Oh. And NOTED! One of the eating establishments. The pricing was ultra cheap. A 32oz drink was about $2. You could get a complete meal for around $6. Kinda looks like frosted cookie. This thing hauled! I couldn't snap it For you wheel of ferris fanatics. Ok, I was really kinda creeped out by this. It had a guy puking his guts as you enter. I mean, really. Now, had that been Santa puking, I might have gone for it, still, I guess they are covering all Holidays. It wouldn't be Christmas without the farm. Overview of the wee little kids rides. Most of the rides were family. Would a Hat Hopper be KT approved? Time for a rest. Ok, lets go find the Candy Cane Coaster and see if Candy Canes fly. Looks intense. Yup, they look beat up. See that sign above the exit? If you could touch it, you could touch it. So after a breath taking ride on the coaster, I did some Christmas shopping. and visited Santa......Hey, I still want my Red Ryder BB Gun! After my visit with Santa it was time to go. Seriously guys, this was a great little park worthy of a visit if in the area. If you know me it all, you know that I'm a small park whore, but regardless, if you come up for a little ski action, pop in for a ride, you won't be disappointed!

They were letting people in a few at a time few = 10 maybe? At a time = every 20-30 seconds, if that. It was nothing for me to have clear space in front and behind me.

This is how these guys make a living. They promote themselves as midgets, have their own tv show on SpikeTV, have appeared in Jack Ass 3D, etc. It's a business model, and a very successful one at that. This is not something being forced upon them by a promoter. My guess is their rep approached CedarFair and they(CedarFair) obviously agreed that it was to be a good fit for the park and their Haunt event. While I don't much like wrestling, I do have to agree with the decision to make them part of the event, it just fit. Here is their webpage: http://www.halfpintbrawlers.com/ Edit: According to their tour dates, they are also appearing at Kings Island.

Ok, so it's almost time for the SEMA show and yours truly will be there. If anyone has anything specific they would like me to gather pictures or information on, PM me. Check out the show's website at www.semashow.com I'll try to post a few pictures of the cool stuff in this thread after the show

Last night I partook in a VERY crowded Halloween Haunt at Worlds of Fun. Having avoided Saturdays in the past during Haunt, I was awe struck that the park was parking people in the grass, fields, and anywhere they could find a space. The ultra overflow lot was full of Ford Exploders from the nearby plant so that lot was off limits. At 11:15pm cars were STILL piling into the park. Luckily, many were also leaving. From the lift hill on Patriot you could see cars backed up for at least a 1/4 mile leading into the parking entrance, although I suspect many of those cars were waiting on their teenage hellions. First things first, I have VIDEO of the midget wrestling! I'll let the video speak for itself, but talking with those that were there on Friday night, it was the same show, in fact, they didn't change much during the three shows they performed Saturday night. No, I didn't watch all three shows, but I did walk past the canine theatre while the other two shows were going on and I was like hey, it's the same script! Now, being as the park was near capacity, it was invaluable to have the VIP pass. You too can have the VIP pass that gives you front of line access to the top 5 Haunts for only $25. Considering the line for the Doll Factory, Corn Stalkers, and Asylum Island were ranging from 2 hours to 3.5 hours long, it was well worth the extra money. Basically you went up the exit to each of the haunts (except London Terror where you entered at the front of the line between the kiddie bumper cars and the canine theatre) and were promptly let into the attraction. The only one I waited more than three minutes to get into was Corn Stalkers and even that only took 10 minutes. So how where they you ask? Well, here is it, in order of worst to best. Overloads Awakening: The opening of Haunt with a parade of the monsters. This was awesome, clearly they spend a lot of money on this event. At Coaster Mayhem they mentioned they were going to try to eventually outdo Knotts, well, they are well on their way. The costumes and makeup of each of the scaractors are Hollywood worthy and this was the best way to see them all. Walk-thrus CarnEvil: Lame, like really really lame. CarnEvil is located at the back of the park near Timberwolf. Timberwolf's exit dumps into CarnEvil which means little fog and most of the lights turned on. The creepiness I give it an "A" but not much spooky going on here. A few clowns walking around. A few years ago I remember a guy heckling at the entrance, no more. I also remember that at both entrances to the CarnEvil at Cedar Point a few years ago. I can, however, understand why they would tame it down over years past with little kids that might be riding Timberwolf, but still. Fright Zone: Not bad, lots of fog, lighting, and creepy people riding mop buckets. Haunts 5. London Terror: The newest attraction and it needs some tweaking to be more scary, but it has a high level of creepy. You really do feel like you are walking in the slums of London. Time: About 5 minutes 4. Master McCarthy's Doll Factory: Lots of naked Barbie dolls screwed to the walls, some blood and guts, the scaractors looked like plastic dolls for which the makeup department gets kudo's, but really, not that spooky. Time: About 8 minutes 3. Cornstalkers: Nice walk-thru the corn fields, lots of hidden scares and parts where you can't see. I was expecting more, but it was decent. Time: About 10 minutes 2. BloodShed: Holly crap. Ever want to walk thru a haunted meat processing facility, this is it. Truly a messed up awesome time with pig parts, body parts, and meat market. Time: About 6 minutes 1. Asylum Island: This was the sh!t. Reminded me of an abandoned mental ward where the homeless had setup shop. Walk in the lobby, pass by the patients in their cages/rooms, make your way to the operating room, the shock therapy room, a nursery, the complete package. This is the one you must come and see and the one with the 3.5 hour wait, well worth it. So my evil plan all worked out well. This is what I did. Arrived, hit up some flats, watched the parade of monsters. At 8:30 watched the midgets, show laster all of 15 minutes (oh and for $10 bucks you could get ring side seats and a shirt) After the midgets, tarted at Doll Factory, walked in, the Cornstalkers, waited 10 minutes, Asylum Island, walked in, BloodShed, waited 3 minutes, London Terror, waited 3 minutes, then hit Patriot three times (that crew rocked it! 75% full cue, rode in less than 25 minutes, NO Stacking!), Prowler 3 times including at 1AM! ( Crew was also rocking, NO stacking!) All in all, it was a grand time, if you come on Saturday, buy the Fright Lane Pass!!!! If you want to see my full collection of pictures from Haunt, refer to my Facebook When you see this, you know you are at the one, the only... Worlds of Fun! Yes, Yes I do! Don't mind if I do! VIP Baby! Surprisngly, not many people were buying these, they'd rather wait and wait I suppose, crazy! Just inside the park, people were squeezing in whereever they could! This was about 90 minutes before the parade! So I rode this. Brandon (Park Marketing guru) was right, this thing is way better with the new shocks! Boo. Hey, what happened to the Chippery?!?! Ahh, it's moved to Africa. Mamba was PACKED! Two train operation, the park won't do three op again, outside of Haunt weekends, it's just not needed so they are only putting two trains on the rails from here on out keeping one train in storage to rehab at will. They spend a lot of time and put a lot of work into decorating for Haunt. Oh Lord. You know its busy when the line for the boomer spills out of its queue. Noted! Let the Haunt Begin! How about some parade pictures so you can see the detail they put into the costumes. These people were admiring how big he was. Asylum peeps London Terror Stalkers Some of these dolls were HOT! The man himself. First off Not being able to see when you get spooked: Winning! Even the bumper cars were in the mood! Winning! Cornstalkers line stretched all the way to the boommerang (Note: Entrance is halfway up the queue to the Nile) Pictures are not allowed inside the Haunts. So all you get is this outside shot. These people were waiting for Asylum. The BEST Haunt at the park. Hands down. Overview of London Terror with Eli steaming by in the background. EPIC at 1AM! Despite being packed, I had a great time, thanks Worlds of Fun (And please make front of line passes available ALL the time, hint hint )

^ Thanks dude

Actually I don't

I'm up for whatever, i don't mind competing against everyone again

why not

Yay Chris!

They all hurt like hell!

Visual Scan

ready

painted?

terrain coaster?

Taller than 140 feet?

I saw your casino winnings so don't give me that

Good Job Chris!

Zamperla?

Kiddie Coaster?

YAY!! Here are some pictures of it from my visit last year!

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