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I too went yesterday, and also will post some thoughts about the area. Episode 5: Hoth This was the least impressive area of them all, with too much open space, I feel it would have been better if they'd do a half area as Hoth, and a half area as The Cloud City. Overall, the models in this area were good, and featured all the key elements from that battle. Episode 4: Tatooine Tatooine was very interesting, and had lots to look at and find. it does indeed feature the Mos Eisley Cantina, and when pressing a button, the band plays and moves to the music. This area has a very impressive Millennium Falcon Model, and lots of Storm Troopers. Episode Three: Mustfar and Kashyyk This area I have mixed feelings about. The Kashyyk area was great, while all the Mustfar area has going for it was Anakin and Obi-wan dueling, and the facility in the back ground...not much else. The Kashyyk area had a giant clone turbo tank, with a rotating turret, and the beach battle from ep. 3. Episode Two: Geonosis Another very impressive battle scene. What makes this one so great is one of the drop ships can rise up about a foot in the air on a pole, with Yoda commanding the clones to take him back to the base, and the giant colosseum. Episode One: Naboo This area features the Gungan's Battle Against the Droids, Obi-wan's battle against Darth Maul, and Anakins ship. The Naboo fortressis huge, and has a great water feature. Anakin's ship rises up and spins as well. The Clone Wars: Christophsis WOW by far, this was the best area for me! The center model, this area contains a great interaction scene. The guns of the droids ships turn and fire, and wherever they hit, smoke steams from. The model also feature Anakin on top of a giant droid, and a large Christophsis building. Episode 6: Endor The second best area, this features the imperial outpost, along with the rebels raiding it. The imperial shuttle sits on the landing pad. The second half of the Endor area features the Ewok village in the trees, and the battle agains the stormtroopers down below. Final Thoughts: This is a great new area for miniland, and much larger than I had expected in to be. I think this was a great new addition to the park, and hope to see the effects stay on and not be removed after 3 months.

WCB COVERAGE PART 2 Here's the obligitory Xcelerator launch video: And could this be... THE MOST UNACCEPTABLE AMMOUNT OF WETNESS EVER? That was drive home from WCB! That's it for now!

Same here, the new area is great!

Honestly what would you rather have: A Small Family Coaster (Best you could do with 3-5 million) OR A Starflyer with great views and easier/wider marketing appeal They'd choose the latter

I wish I'd been able to actually finish the objectives.... Just a note, make sure to explore my park, as there are lots of little things in the areas you may not notice at first, like the "Splash Zone" with "Water Cannons" to hit riders on Skull Cove (Water Coaster)

Atremis is in a mini park, as are a few of my other coaster designs.

Journal Entry by Thomas Heart: August 12,1977 But things have been in turmoil over the past three days since the death of Knight. I'm quite surprised he left ME the park to manage... I'm sure if I have what it takes to make a theme park work... I found Knight's favorite pictures from Bell Gardens from over the years, and I thought I'd put them here: Shot0303.bmp Kitanzi testing hours before the Midnight opening. What this photo doesn't show is the rain clouds that moved in! Shot0304.bmp The first full train of riders climbing the hill for Thunder Racers. Shot0305.bmp Magi Maelstrom opening weekend. Shot0306.bmp Firework Flyer Night Testing with lights. Shot0308.bmp Cloud Wheel

I like the "see agent" on the flight board for a certain planet. I'm honestly surprised that this is getting so popular, as I was -kinda- hoping something else would replace Star Tours...(I'm a Journey Thru Inner Space Fanboy )and I found this simulator to be dull...not very exciting.

There's always going to be danger with wild animals and people. No matter how long they've been in captivity, whales will still wild animals. Sad events like Dawn's death unfortunately occur every once in a while, while you can put safeguards up, there will always be risks. I honestly think the GP will freak out when they find that the "Killer" Whale has returned...

Just found out I will be up in NorCal for those two days! I really hope this event will be possible!

Is March's winner ever going to be announced, seeing as the host hasn't commented in quite a while it seems that this contest is dead, unless someone else can take over the judging...

Just a suggestion, differentiate that rock path tile a bit, as it's a tad overpowering.

Not me. Anyway, this layout is fantastic, and I can't wait to see the Bayou park around it!

I actually like that logo too... These photos are great! It's interesting to see what the park looked like back when it first opened. And Fire Dragon did have some very bright paint! I have yet to visit USF/IOA, but I get the chance to this summer, I can't wait!

Agreed The two most powerful drop towers I've been on were Larson, Drop Tower at the SD County Fair, and Zoom at Lakeside. Zoom was actually my first drop tower too!

I'd have to say KMG's Tango....never have I been so disoriented in my life!

Great report! I can't wait to see more! One question though, was the flume ride through the artificial mountain open? I recall hearing somewhere that it closed permanently, can someone confirm/deny this?

Here's some more screens of the park: SCR56.BMP Spirit of the Mountain SCR57.BMP Taxi Turmoil SCR58.BMP Castaway Bay SCR59.BMP Forbidden Forest

_Brandon_ is working on a very good looking one right now, he posted some art in the preview thread.

This sounds great! Too bad I don't have No Limits

I finished mine... Due to that annoying peep AI glitch that occationally causes massive ammounts of guest to get lost in a small area, I was not able to complete the park objectives... The park is still Grand Gardens, but has for Themed Areas: Midway - consists of the park's main entrance, Flower Wheel (Ferris Wheel), Cloud 9 (Observation Tower), Whirlpool (Enterprise), Grand Gardens Gallop (Carousel), Garden Cafe (Eatery, be sure to look at the clever names), and the Twist-n-Shout Scramble (Scrambler). Urban Metropolis - consists of Taxi Turmoil (Mega Lite themed to a runaway taxi through a large city set), Grand Gardens 500 (Go Karts in a large stadium), Metro (Shuttle Looper themed to a public transportation system, sponsored by Amtrack, hence the color scheme), and Traffic Rush (Bumper Cars themed to Rush Hour Traffic). Forbidden Forest - A Large forest area which consists of Forest Flyer (Togo Death Machine), Mystery House (Crazy Shack), Forest Globe Theater (3D Cinema) and Spirit Of The Mountain (a fast paced GCI terrain coaster which maintains a steady speed of 30 MPH after it leaves the lift delivering fantastic pacing). Castaway Bay - A heavily themed pirate area consisting of Beach Blaster (S&S Double Shot), Crow's Nest (Intamin Drop Tower), Skull Cove (A heavily themed Water Coaster), Black Powder (B&M Hyper Twister), Captain Black's Pirate Ship (Swinging Ship), and Barrel Blast (Schwarzkopf 2nd Gen Flywheel Shuttle Coaster). SCR55.BMP Here we are...

Wait, can we still win first place and not complete the objective?

I love the new system! I just finished posting reviews of Legoland CA and Castle Park, and hope to do more soon. The system worked flawlessly for me.

That was some scary footage, I'm surprised it was even released to the public considering a child died...

if I recall correctly, Premier Rides did the launch system for Incredible Hulk.