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I think Paris Disney has the best version of Big Thunder.

Zaturn--Space World

^Ah, Belmont. Drove down there after West Coast Bash to visit SeaWorld and ride the wooden coaster at Belmont . . . on the first day it had poured rain in god knows how long, thus causing Belmont to be closed for the day.

This would be my signal to go do something else.

I've never actually vomited because of a ride--but some definitely made me wish I had, for the relief if nothing else.

Xcelerator--Knott's Berry Farm

Wait... So it's NOT RMC doing the refurbishment?? I think it is. They just contracted B&M to do all the work for them...

^And let's not forget Expedition GeForce.

Thanks for the photos. I'm still hoping to experience a ride on "good" GhostRider someday.

Bill, Shiriki looks particularly fiendish on your mantle.

I was thinking about seeing In the Heart of the Sea because I love the book; unfortunately, the reviews have been less than glowing.

I'm partial to The Empire Strikes Back. I like its "darker" tone, and the whole Hoth battle sequence is very well done (love good stop-motion animation).

^The tempura Oreos were really good. Even better were the churros--they just melt in your mouth.

Vertical Velocity--Six Flags Great America

Goose Island IPA at Christmas Town

It was a very busy night at Christmas Town. The temperature was in the high 50s, so a lot of people came (they had to use the Scotland parking lot).

This is definitely a List I can agree with! I'd change the order a bit, but this looks like a good UK top 5. 1. Nemesis 2. Steeplechase 3. Blackpool Wild Mouse 4. Nemesis Inferno 5. Dragon's Fury

^I think Nemesis Inferno is a bit underrated.

Happy Valley Wuhan (China)

Yep. For example, if you stay off the wheel seat of King Dominion's Rebel Yell, it's a fun ride; over the wheel, not so much, whether in the very front or the very back.