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Yeah, I've always thought it was a solid ride, too, even if it isn't "top ten" material.

^Dominator's corkscrews are usually the only "problem" area for me--the same as with Alpengeist's cobra roll. But both have been running smoothly this season.

Same, and I haven't even seen the damn movie (no interest in it when it was released).

^I can understand how it's probably a capacity nightmare, like many other flat rides. But it is something I would try at least once. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree looks like fun, too, and I enjoyed the similar Cars-themed version at the Studio park in Paris.

It's refreshing to read a good review of the Flying Tires ride, too--especially since all I've read elsewhere is that the ride is "too difficult" for people to understand.

I'm intrigued by this one because of the non-inverting loop--I really like that element on Rip, Ride 'n' Rockit.

^You have to do it for him: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?productID=180.

^That's where it used to nail me from time to time. But that element hasn't been a problem for a few years now.

^I remember America Sings starting out as an "E" and eventually being demoted to a "D."

^I'm not a fan of the Cars movies, either, although I thought the first flick was one of the best looking that Pixar had made up to that point. And I'm a sucker for the retro "Route 66" theming, too.

I thought it was running quite well today--but even on its worst days I never thought Alpengeist was particularly rough.

That Mini Mouse not only has fully licensed versions of Disney and Warner Bros. characters, it has it's own "floating" Verbolten wall. I wonder if BGW had to buy a license from this park for it?

^^Yeah, every time I come across comments like this, I wonder if the person making them watched the same video I did. I respect Jeff's opinion because he's actually ridden it--Erik's, too.

Went over to the park for the passholder Verbolten ERT this morning. They were, at least, working on Mach Tower, but I don't know if they ever got it going. The carriage would be at the top of the tower for quite a few minutes before being lowered down, and I think a technician was up there, too.

Hell, I'll sell anyone Greezed Lightnin' right now. Make me an offer!

I hate you all! YES, this! Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!

^Thanks for the video. It definitely looks they the baby of Big Thunder and Everest, with a gene spliced in from Grizzly River Run. Looking forward to checking this ride out in September.

^Thank you for confirming this, Bob.

^And what about the case of Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Verbolten, where the trains look like cars?

Alpengeist at BGW today.

Hmm--slightly more spectacular than the media days they throw in the Virginia parks. Nice work! Thanks for all the coverage.

^^How much extra for Elissa and Kristin to ride in "first class"?

Looks like you're at Disneyland Italia.

^Looks like it turned out well, too. The "water cannons" on the pirate ships flanking the drop are a nice touch, and the boat kicks up a good-sized wave.