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Hmm--simple concept results in increased chance for foolishness and personal injury. Perfect!

For some reason, I didn't think White Canyon was all that bad. Then I watched the video, and figured I was in the "lucky seat blessed by the gods," or something. Everyone else was really suffering.

Looking good, Hanno and Robb--thanks for all the time you spent on the upgrade! Oops! Forgot something--nice work on the icons, Wes!

I take minor exception to this comment. Yes, Lazenby was a bit weak as Bond, and Telly Savalas was a bizarre choice for Blofeld, but the movie itself is actually pretty good and quite faithful to the novel it's based on (for a change). If only Sean Connery had been in it. Back on topic, I would love to eat breakfast here--what a great way to start the day.

That was one of the best ERT sessions ever! Ride Troy, have a beer or two, ride Troy, have a beer, ride Booster Bike, have a beer . . . Toverland was great.

We all got into cabs at Cabo (or were those cabos at Cab?) and headed into the desert to Wild Canyon Adventures--an awesome zipline facility over some rugged, but beautiful country. Gettling there was an adventure in itself, bouncing over dirt-and-gravel roads and up steep hills, dodging the occasional pile of horse flop. Zipping more than 100' over the desert canyons was amazing. Hiking to some of the zipline platforms was a bit exhausting. We really earned our dinner that night. Some went to Senior Frogs. Others back to the ship. Who was wiser? More to come later. OK, so she's kinda skinny. And dead. But she's mine! Any aspiring luchadores out there? Meanwhile, back at civilization . . . Actually, it's just like sitting in a recliner. That's hanging by a thread over a 200' canyon full of animals that want to eat you! Damn, that was fun! Yep--that's a long ride and a long drop. Well, what're we waitin' for? Suit us up! Wait--there's nachos at the end? Fly over canyons filled with cacti, rattlesnakes, rabid coyotes, and maybe killer rabbits? Are you nuts?? I'm not doin' that! Wait a minute--we're gonna do what? Our cabbie advised us not to step on these. As far as I know, we were all wise enough to take his advice. Hmm--why do I expect to see the Skipper and Gilligan? "Does my goatee make me look like a beatnik or a criminal mastermind?" "Like a guy who owns a DeLorean."

^Who am I to disappoint Guy? We spent a day at sea before anchoring at Cabo San Lucas, which is famous for: 1. Really big rocks; 2. Really hot desert; and 3. Senior Frogs and a lot of other bars. Some of our group were intensely interested in item 3. But first they had to endure the ziplining across a desert canyon to earn the privilege of having tequila shot into their mouths. Here's a look at shipboard life and Cabo. Oh, you're excited to see Hooters. I understand. More to come. Colin, you haven't even started drinking yet. "Welcome to Cabo San Lucas! We hope you enjoy our hospitality. Now please bend over and assume the position while we search you!" . . . it must be Cabo San Lucas. Hmm--if it's Tuesday . . . Freaky towel animal # 1! "Welcome to the Mariner of the Seas Master Martial Arts Tournament! We have truly assembled a fighting force of enormous magnitude! You honor us with you presence! You have our gratitude! Now, start killing each other!" I'm sorry. "Emter the Dragon" was playing on AMC, and I got distracted. Yes, even TPR members clean up and look nice from time to time. And now, a very imprompt two--Guy and Alana. "You amuse me, Mr. Bond. It's a pity you have to die!" Time for our first "formal dinner." "I be goin' to the next round, I be!" Arr, thar be nothin' more exhilaratin' on ship than a lusty slot tournament! Yes, pillagin', wenchin', and sackin' a Spanish port got nothin' on that, sez I! "Hey, Frank. We are cruising down the coast of Mexico, right?" "Beats me. I've been playing Farmville all day. Wanna buy some rutabagas?" "Er, no thanks." "But these are 'level 12' rutabagas!" Unless I miss my guess, I'm looking at Mexico. Aye, me face is lined by ocean winds, and a heary old salt I be. Sure. You've seen it after dark, now behold the deck in the light of day!

Yes, different people "would react differently." As for why she waited, I imagine shock and fear might've played a role. As for "getting some sort of handout from disney," are you implying that she shouldn't have reported being groped simply because it happened at Disney? Like Scott and Bob, I am a bit disappointed over some of the responses in this thread. These are the sorts of attitudes that actually support rotten behavior in public.

Aye, I did, indeed, spend a week at sea with a crew of scalawags and lowdown swabs--TPR! And I enjoyed every minute of it, sez I. This was my first cruise, and I can't think of a better crew to sail the blue Pacific with. (Or "with whom to sail the blue Pacific," if you're squeamish about ending sentences with prepositions.) I flew from frigid Virginia to warmer southern California, then sailed to the downright warm-to-hot coast of Mexico on Royal Carribbean's Mariner of the Seas. The ship was great, from the rooms to the drinks to the food. Even the freakin' ice show was pretty good, and I'm not a fan of ice shows. We made three ports of call: Cabo San Lucas (at the tip of Baja California), Mazatlan, and Puerto Vallarata. But we also spent a lot of time at sea. But before I show you around the ship, I'd like to thank Elissa and her mom, Janice, for setting the whole thing up. What a great week! Now, look alive, there! Across the gangplank and up in the riggin', you sea monkeys! Weigh anchor and set sail! Here be a look at the Mariner of the Seas! Ladies and gentlemen . . . PINK! Boy, is it ever pink. You can't get much pinker than that unless you're Elton John. More to come later, sez I The orb! It's alive! And it's a Chrysler! Hmm--looks like something's up. . . . while I enjoy my "Drink of the Day." Look deeply, deeply, Kevin, as the mysteries of the deep unfold before you . . . The deck after dark. And here's a whole bunch of asses--the nightly workout crew. Now that is one big ass. This is the "Promenade" shopping area. If I'm remembering my "Love Boat" lore properly, Gopher was always meeting someone on the "Promenade Deck." I bumped into Eric and Ginny as I wandered around the ship. And a chick with a snake! A casino with a credit! And just what does the Mariner of the Seas have to offer? Well, there is the WALL OF DEATH! It's amazing to watch the sunset while at sea. You can actually see it sink below the horizon. Time to bid LA goodbye. Hmm--it appears the Eric and Kevin have already discovered the simple pleasure of the "Drink of the Day." If you squint, you just might see some mountains through a lighter-than-average cloud of LA smog. America's ports! Mighty Los Angeles! The engine that keeps the Korean car industry humming! Most of the scurvy TPR crew gathered in Robb and Elissa's suite as we set sail. . . . and aft. . . . fore . . . All journeys begin somewhere--how about the cruise terminal at San Pedro? And here's the ship . . .

^Huh? Did a cat just walk across your keyboard? Please translate your post into English.

^I merged your new thread into the already existing DCA makeover thread. You can discuss World of Color, and other aspects of the DCA overhaul, here.

^Hmm--not sure that Carowinds would go for Soak'd. They removed their Roller Soaker a few years ago, so I don't imagine they'd be in the market for a used one. I got a kick out of Family Kingdom's shooting dark ride, by the way. It's OK to root for your home park. But remember that not everybody is going to share your opinion. Personally, I hope FMP survives, because I'd hate to see any park go down (with the possible exception of FujiQ ). As for this season, I guess we'll all know for sure soon enough.

^He was good enough for Geena Davis.

^No one is "wishing the park bad luck." But the prognosis for FMP is not good, at least from the "outside." I've actually been to the park twice (the second time to get some previously closed credits), and after my last visit, I figured that they would probably last at least another season. Beyond that, who knows? Deal or no deal, FMP is living hand to mouth. It's a nice place, but I'm not sure that "nice" is enough. Good luck to FMP--especially to their vendors and staff.

Midwest nutjob.

BraviSEAmo was 20 minutes of suggested sex between an Erector set and boat with water cannons. A bigger version of Fantasmic would be a perfect show for this park (plus, they already have the dragon).

^Please review our Terms of Service--particularly item 14: If you want to post the embedded You Tube video, that's OK--you just can't link to your own site until you have at least 50 posts.

^Be warned: You have to watch a Wal Mart ad before the Harry Potter ad. Lord, even our ads have ads these days.

"Spinnin' wheel got to go round . . ." I really think it's time to drive a stake through this park's heart.

^Er, pretty much everyone who's posted so far. Where were you when they removed King Arthur's Challenge? We could've saved it!

Tusenfryd is a nice park in a beautiful location, but they did seem a bit understaffed that day. Speed Monster and Thunder Coaster are good rides.

17/20--that's my best score yet (so it must've been an easy one).

^That's what I was thinking, too--along with some changes to the queue, perhaps.

Let me see if I have this straight. If you're three feet tall, you can ride the majestic Matterhorn, but you're still too short to ride a themed rollerskater? Hoo, boy . . .

Epcot needs to do this with their version of Soarin'.