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I've been meaning to go to Knoebels forever, I guess this might be an OK opportunity. Not going for PPP, but will head out there next Saturday if Flying Turns is still running then.

I don't love Mantis, I just don't think Mantis is bad if you "know how to ride it." As in, make sure there is a little buffer room in between the restraint bottom and yourself. Alpengeist, I don't hate it but I do not think it is nearly as good of a ride as it is hyped up to be. I mean, It's not a bad coaster,it's just a little underwhelming.

34, its a fun list for what it is. I wouldn't mind getting the other 66 on that list!

I'm hoping people vote for West Coast, it's either that or the mini new-hotness tour for me.

I've been so busy that I haven't been able to keep track on the forums. Wow, the circuit will probably be complete by the next time I log on.

I feel like such a bad enthusiast. I totally missed the construction of this! I saw the post when they installed the first supports and then next thing I know they complete the circuit, seemingly overnight. Wow, that's how you get 'er done, eh?

No guys, they should send it to Darien Lake. They can put it next to Gwazi and Batman.

I might have to say Wizzer at SfGAm. That ride is just so much fun that it more than makes up for its lack of intensity. Raging Bull's first drop was great in the back. It's the only good airtime that coaster has.

I'm in the same boat of people who really tried to like SFOT. Maybe part of it was the heat... maybe part of it was NTAG and Shockwave being closed. But I think it is safe to say most of it was operations. Summer Adventures was a blast and exceeded my expectations several times over! That being said, I really want to go back to SFOT for NTAG and Shockwave. Next time I'll go in with an open mind and fingers crossed.

Just read this article. I wasn't even aware that there were still two missing (presumed dead) passengers. While I am very interested in the process of raising the ship and love poking fun at Carnival I still have to remind myself that that this is a tragedy. I'm sure this is a hard time for the families waiting for their loved ones bodies to be recovered. Hopefully they will find closure.

Looks no worse than the rest of Carnival's Fleet.

^Good to hear. I still need that credit so that is good news for me. Really no reason to scrap anything until ridership goes down the toilet or maintenance costs go through the roof.

That would be a flyboard. If I would stop spending my money on admission tickets, bashes, and tours I would totally save up to buy one (and a jet-ski to go with it). The board itself is around $6,100 USD, the optional electronic hand throttle (so the jet-ski can go unmanned) is another $1,800 USD. Hanno, when you get sick of wakeboarding buy this!

^ 100% agreed! SFFT set the bar high enough that SFOT had no problem limboing underneath it!

On the whole electronic devices in the theater thing. What is your opinion on this concept? Disney is enabling iPads in theaters so children can have an interactive movie experience. My knee jerk reaction is I don't want this to be a movie industry trend, but then again I do not have children. Perhaps this will make its way on-board the Disney Ships in come capacity eventually. [youtu_be]http://youtu.be/tYpRQ5Mw2lM[/youtu_be] Hope they have a successful and safe operation on Monday. I imagine this is a potentially dangerous task.

^Iron Rattler opened weeks ago with seat belts. Perhaps they will get the new lap bar installed in the near future but who knows.

Eh, I don't get too worked up about these polls and don't make an effort to participate because I know I couldn't cast an objective vote. I don't even think it is so much about bias, it is about poll participants not having experience with parks like DisneySea and parks outside their home country. Cedar Point gets to display the little Golden Ticket underneath the Keyholes and the world keeps on turning.

The drop back into the station on Hades 360.

Wish I could have gone to WCB this year, but it was a NO GO for the YOLO. Seems like some of the West Coast Bash participants had a nice reunion!

I couldn't find anything on the forum about this film and, being secretly filmed at Disney, I thought I would make a thread about it. Please note that this is not a documentary, but a fictional and bizarre indi film not suited for families. I have not seen it, but below I have included as much information as I could find on the film. It is scheduled to be released in theaters in major markets on October 11th while simultaneously being released on video on demand services. IMDB Storyline "Bad things happen everywhere." - The official poster for the low-budget horror film. A little history on this film. It was written and directed by a man named Randy Moore in complete secrecy. So much so that it is reported that he moved to South Korea for two years to edit the film in in private. Moore strongly encouraged those involved in the making of the film not to talk about it, even to their closest friends, for fear that Disney's team of lawyers would kill the project before it could be completed. Moore is quoted as saying; "It got really tense for a while... My wife knew what I was up to; many friends didn't." The film was completed for less than $1 Million dollars, which was an inheritance from Moore's Grandparents. Crews spent ten days shooting on location at Disney World Florida and two weeks at Disneyland California using consumer-grade cameras (a Canon EOS 5D Mark II and a Canon EOS 1D Mark IV) to avoid detection from Cast Members and park management. Footage from both parks was used in creating the fictional Disney World seen in the film. Additionally, while the credits allegedly mention over 200 people were involved, only small groups of crew members entered the park at any one time to avoid additional attention. Moore went as far to make the camera crew shave off their facial hair and dress in tourist attire. The film required extensive pre-production as once in the parks the entire crew was undercover. Scenes were rehearsed in hotels rooms as they couldn't rehearse on location. Lighting equipment could not be brought into the park, so it was necessary to chart the position of the sun weeks in advance. The film was shot in monochrome because the film crew used low-aperture lenses that, while fast, have a thin depth of view. The crew used mobile phones to communicate and discretely review scripts. Additionally, the phones were used to record sound in addition to digital recorders taped to each actor's body. Soundstages were used for interior shots, some scenes were shot against a green screen, and some scenes were shot at substituted locations allowing for cranes and other production equipment to be utilized. Eight iconic Disney attractions were used in the film, requiring actors to wait in long lines in between takes. The actors rode It's a Small World 12 times to get the scene right and rode the monorail for hours in order to get the timing right. Moore told the New York Times, "I'm surprised the ride operators weren't a little more savvy." Post production was challenging as sound editors had to sort through countless hours of recorded audio to find the dialogue between actors. Disney's proprietary property such as the music from It's a Small World and Soarin' had to be cut and replaced to avoid copyright infringement. The film debuted at Sundance Film festival on January 18th, 2013; and is set to be distributed by Producers Distribution Agency (PDA) to theaters on October 11th. Prior to the premier, Sundance kept the location of the film a secret. Because of this, the first airing of the film was not sold out. However, once word broke out all the subsequent Sundance showings were filled to capacity. Representatives from Disney's legal department were allegedly in attendance during one of the later showings. Drew McWeeny's take on the film. A short (creepy) clip from the movie. [youtu_be]http://youtu.be/8NFPQfdlDZY[/youtu_be] Interview with two of the lead characters. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]Interview with the main character. [youtu_be]http://youtu.be/lLIbFPZ_-Vw[/youtu_be] What is your opinion of this film's concept? Were they wrong to film at Disney properties without permission? Do you feel the concept "taints the Disney name?" If this film comes to a theater near you would you pay to see it?

I know this isn't food, but Darien Lake has some generously sized wine-slushies that are pretty delicious and refreshing. I can't remember the winery they brought in to sell them, but it made the park a lot more tolerable.

I feel like if the PAC was sold off then you might as well kiss Darien Lake goodbye. I get the impression that the concerts are one of the few things the park has going for it at this point. I am actually hoping that they put off Lake Monster for a year (this is seeming more and more likely as we approach the end of the season) and focus on fixing the rest of the park.

I have a season pass but haven't had a chance to go since July (lengthy TPR tour + working), and was perplexed from the first few reviews since I didn't think it was that bad. It needed a lot of improvement, but I wouldn't say I had a bad time. The reviews reflect this as they aren't nearly as bad in July. Man, things must have gone downhill in the past month. I'm going to head over there Saturday to see what's up.

I think when enthusiasts say, "Vekomas are rough," it is simply a slightly exaggerated, but true, generalization. When I get on an SLC I expect to experience some headbanging, that's just how it is. That doesn't mean that Vekoma doesn't build smooth coasters, there are just more rough ones. It's the same reason why people say newer B&Ms are forceless, or that Intamins are less reliable. These are just generalizations based on past experiences.

^ And perhaps it saves them money starting earlier as there is less weather to worry about. If they add a little buffer room to the tail end of their schedule they don't have to play catch up every time a snowstorm runs through. Also, seeing construction and supports peek out from over that wall gives guests another visual incentive to renew or purchase a pass for next season.