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I love those four parks. Surf Coaster is the best Togo I've ever ridden.

I agree with this. Plus, SeaWorld already has two fairly intense coasters with inversions, Manta and Kraken. So, I think a hyper with with plenty of "floater" air is perfect for guests who want some thrills without being flipped upside-down. It will look great, too.

It'd be cool if you could make a tree topper out of it.

^Does Jar Jar leave a blood smear across the view screen? Now that would be worth seeing.

Bandit's real problem is that it hasn't been replaced with something good.

Looks like an amazing trip so far--and the accommodations were probably better than your average Carnival ship.

^I merged your topic with the previously existing "defunct rides" topic. Steeplechase has three tracks, so Knott's did Blackpool one better.

I'm going with the Wacky Soap Box Racers at Knott's Berry Farm. This coaster was a unique ride and lots of fun. At least we still have Steeplechase at Blackpool.

Hardcore (1979)

Ditto. Sure other parks might have better operations, shorter lines and better theming, but unfortunately there's only one Dodonpa and Eejanaika and I would travel all the way to Japan just to ride them. If I'm going somewhere to look at amazing stuff I want to look at actual historical temples, artwork, and landscapes, not fake stuff at Universal. Well, good luck to you both, and better you than me.

I like the bit in the Star Tours video when the scavenger scores a Star Tours logo.

^Yep--sad, but true.

Still have yet to do a Disney cruise, but I'd like to do it someday. Looks like a great time!

^Global warming of the East Coast!

Those safety raps were hilariously bad.

I wonder if Lego Batman will be in it? He was hilarious in The Lego Movie.

The new train station looks great.

It's been so warm in Williamsburg this week that they had to suspend the ice show. Looks like it'll be cold enough tonight, though (highs in the 50s, lows in the 40s).

F: Flash Gordon (1980)

But seriously, folks . . . Thanks for the photos, John. The Kong show building looks pretty cool.