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I think they should stick with the name "New Awesome Ride."

Looking good, Shane. I think the Fishpipe will be a big hit.

That park does have the advantage of already "existing."

^That "keyhole element" is a clever idea.

I just kicked in $50--lest Mr. Backlund "procures" his chicken wing on me!

^Hmm--that's a good point about the ride's original theming. Most of what you're seeing until you get to the "hot-and-cold" testing areas consists of cutouts and black walls. (Then again, that does make it seem more "lab-like.")

^I think you're being kind by using the phrase "marketing attempt."

I agree with this. If the makeover is well done, it may provide that Tron ride that fans of the two movies have long wanted (the movie doesn't have to be a big hit to provide the basis for a good attraction). It has to be better than the old "World of Tron" section on DL's Peoplemover.

Actually, this is all just practice. The park wants to see what building a wooden coaster is like, just in case they ever decide they need a wooden coaster.

TROY! The GCI with its own amazing theme song!

Still waiting.

Here's the latest message from the park on Verbolten--get excited! Looks like Verbolten is on track (pun intended) for that May 18th opening.

I wonder how many "ant-sized" TPR members were running around the parks that day?

In my TR about the 2008 trip, I wrote this concerning Bandit at Movie World: Then came Anaconda . . . is this the only ride in the world in which TPR members actually voted to skip an ERT session?

I was about to post the same thing. The entire comments section is nothing but super upset Cedar Point fanboys crying about how they were "robbed". I have yet to visit Cedar Point, so I probably shouldn't judge; however, I am both amused and irritated by obsessiveness of this park's fans.

From the description, it sounds like they're going to have a plane crashed into the side of Skull Mountain, which would be a nice touch.

On the money, Hector. It's not about ERT or prizes. It's about helping seriously ill kids.

As usual, Wes cuts right to the heart of the matter.

Jar Jar is much more frightening than Vader.

^I understand Guy's reference--do you?

Orange Bird is merely the latest reincarnation of Voldemort. It's good to see WDW focusing on the little touches--they really add to the atmosphere of the Disney parks.

Although there's little doubt in my mind that SFMM has helped pollute the Santa Clarita river, the claim about "particulate metals" from the coasters seems laughable--especially considering that they live in pollution-happy southern California.

A most awesome description of a most awesome photo, Hanno.

^They could paint that bow different colors to show their support for numerous causes.

I wonder if this is the most important sentence?