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The Valravn station certainly looks impressive during the nighttime--very nice lighting.

Yep--they came up with a smart solution at DisneySea.

But seriously, folks, I think the Dive Coaster is the best thing that B&M makes--and this one looks good.

Rusutsu Resort--Japan

Great report, as always, David. I like how they're using the Mark Twain as a seating area during the Star Wars construction and river rehab.

^I know what you mean. I read an article on another park-related web site, the headline of which said "Five Attractions Closing Forever at WDW," or something along those lines. One of these "attractions" was an old Downtown Disney clothing store that was being converted into something else for the Disney Springs makeover. There's a lot of BS in the Disney fan community.

Disneyland and Hong Kong Disney have the best versions of the Autopia.

^Sunday is my day of choice for both Kings Dominion and Busch Gardens (especially the former). Crowds are very manageable on springtime Sundays.

Washington's Porter by Alwerks (Williamsburg) If you're into dark beer, this is a very pleasant choice.

Food for thought.

Must . . . have . . . Tanis Tacos!

^You're correct about Frankenstein's Castle--no scare actors.

Iron Rattler perhaps, but I really thought NTAG and Wicked Cyclone were awesome up until the brake run! I haven't been on Iron Rattler, but New Texas Giant was all-out crazy from beginning to end.

^^As I recall, there was a Vietnamese food booth in front of Berserker last year. Yep, nothing goes better with a spicy Asian BBQ pork concoction than an inverting ship ride. I agree with your assessment--Ireland 1st and Switzerland 2nd. The Legend Porter was the best beer there, too.

Storm Chaser looks great; as for the ending, I've seen worse on other coasters. (For a truly insane ending, try KK's Lightning Run.) I love the plane flying overhead at the end of the video.

Well first of all, Volcano is way better than Afterburn. And the referee throws a flag: "Overuse of emoiticons. Fifteen-yard penalty and loss of down." "Oh, Lurch! They're bickering in the Kings Dominion thread, again." OK, some of you prefer KD, some of you prefer Carowinds. I think we all get it. Now everyone just get over it. End of moderator rant.

^You can post them here is you like (or in the KD Discussion Thread). Here are the food offerings by booth: Germany Black Forest Ham and Havarti Cheese German Potato Salad Apple Sticky Bun Bread Pudding with Pilsner Caramel Sauce Ireland Irish Banger Loaded "Irish Nachos" (fresh fried potato chips in cheddar sauce with green onions and sour cream) Irish Coffee and Chocolate Trifle Italy Spring Pesto Orzo Salad Prosciutto Melon Wedge Tiramisu Parfait Switzerland Charcuterie and Cheese Swiss Mac and Cheese Swiss Waffle (with whipped cream, strawberries, and chocolate sauce)

^Do you speak from experience?

They usually had an entree (sometimes two) and a dessert, along with one beer and wine.

While I do agree with this statement, it would be a bit sad to do it on the first ride of the day... Yes, perhaps that would not be a perfect way for a Viking to die. He should do battle with this great beast instead!

Yes. They are, indeed, revolting.

^You did show remarkable restraint.