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^Please do--old park photos are always fun to see.

^Could be. Marijuana is a actually a fairly common weed in Asia.

That's an amazing photo, Hanno. How did you get that shot?

And then Captain Nemo arose from the water as a vengeful wraith, and nothing was ever the same again.

It sounds like a good call to me, too. This should make Lake Winnie a full-day park.

Thanks for capturing the imfamous falling-off-the-track moment from the "Circle Reciprocal Coaster." That thing was terrifying! I'm glad that Scottish Steve derived so much pleasure from Space Trip ride.

The Wild Mushroom Beef Filet was amazing. And, wait, Jake is on Facebook? Then why didn't he announce that he just turned 21?

^This photo would've been the first cycle (I was on the second).

^They're too busy listening to the Dapper Dans sing old boy-band tunes?

The whole cruise would be worth it just for the . . . Beef Wellington!

I think it's the funniest TR that's ever been posted on Theme Park Review. Long may it reign!

Happy Valley Beijing--fair of face, but foul (or, at best, indifferent) of temper. I thought the remaining Happy Valleys were better. I, too, hate watermelons (and cantaloupes and casabas, and . . . insert name of melon here). Thanks for your very amusing take on Happy Valley, Megan--looking forward to future installments.

I don't recall ever seeing one in the U.S., but I haven't been to a fair or carnival in years. I think the old Trauma Towers attraction at Blackpool Plesure Beach was an enclosed Tagada (with some added effects), but I'm not sure about this (it wasn't as crazy as the ride at Floraland).

^I'm sure it would fit behind your house, Elissa. I'm not a spinning-ride fan, either, but this one is great. Here's a link to the Tagada video: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151190282908566 Floraland was a great park for just wandering around. Larry and I missed out on the ice house because we found it too late in the day (but we did check out the one at Happy Valley Chendu the next day).

I think the 4D coaster footage is among the best you've ever shot. It was quite a challenge, but it came out beautifully.

I'm surprised you ever saw Elissa again after her pirate picture with Chip and Dale.

Aye! The turkey legs! Fit food fer a scurvy pirate.

^Yes, I doubt anyone is holding their breath about seeing Timberliners on Voyage.

I love the contrast between the gray, smoggy day and Larry's fluorescent orange shirt.

^The Lake Winnie ride is downright terrifying. You really land with a thud!

The lack of atmosphere was a big minus for me, too. It just didn't have the "HHN feel" of past years, and the houses were pretty weak, as well. Is anyone expecting them to add themed scarezones now? Of course not. While I agree that the "Lady Luck" theme didn't come off last year, I don't think "the Iniquitis" stuff did, either. It just seemed too generic.

I have experienced the splendor of bird on a stick but once. I despair of ever seeing it again.

Hmm--crossing a coaster with a drop ride like Hellavator. Sounds a bit like Verbolten or Thirteen to me.

Plus, the scareactors have to do more to be "scary," rather than simply "annoying."

I think it makes as much sense as this.