Wily J
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A company just can't put all their focus on the exponents; they have to pay attention to the subcontractors and fat chicks as well.
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Obviously it's not going to be 'Potter-like' busy, but I'd guess it'll be pretty swamped the first few months at least. (Unless the reviews/word-of-mouth is really negative.) Not only will it be the newest attraction at USF, there's a nostalgia factor with Kong from the iconic first film and awareness of the IP from the sequels, plus the original ride that was at the Studios. I don't see people flying in from around the world to ride it, but I think it will do as well or better than the Jurassic Park ride next door.
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^ I'm really disappointed to hear this. Supposedly the merchandising department put the kibosh on it because it might have interfered with their precious gift shop. Shame. Edit: Here's a link Chris. . . http://wdwnt.com/blog/2016/06/disney-drops-plans-for-tower-of-terror-themed-bar-at-hollywood-studios/
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I just now saw the Kimbo Slice news on ESPN.com. Probably related to steroid use. RIP
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Photo TR: Coastermania 2016
Wily J replied to ytterbiumanalyst's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Dollywood Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Irony... When no one in this generation cares about felons slinging crack and heroin on street corners of every town in this country, but everyone gets butt hurt when someone shoots a poor quality POV video which may have possibly violated park policy. I enjoyed the sneak peak, just as I will enjoy the eventual higher quality videos to come. I'm pretty sure the producer wasn't aiming to out-do Spielberg. I just did a quick walk around the neighborhood and did not see one felon slinging crack or heroin on any corners. Thanks for getting my hopes up for nothing buddy!! All kidding aside, no one is saying posting the video was the crime of the century, but it went against the rules of TPR and was justifiably deleted. It had nothing to do with the quality. Dude should have known better. -
Ali was such a huge figure in American culture during my lifetime. I can honestly say he influenced my opinions on race, class, war, politics, the media. . . Of course none of that would have happened if he had not been such a great prize fighter. He was so fluid, so instinctual, so fast, so smart in the ring. The fact he was banned from fighting for 3 1/2 years in his prime and he still accomplished so much makes him the greatest heavyweight champ in my book. I'm sad he's gone, but I'm sure his quality of life wasn't good and he lived a hell of a life- it was time for his journey to end. Ali went from shy gold medalist to annoying clown to shocking champion to hated to respected to beloved, and I feel blessed to have been alive while he was. RIP Champ; we'll never see another like you.
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What area really needs a theme park?
Wily J replied to let1gre's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Tulsa. There's over a million people in the Tulsa metro area and the closest amusement park is Frontier City in OKC, and while I hear they are making improvements, it's not much of park. The other closest parks are WOF, SFOT, and SDC. All overnight trips. We had Bells but it shut down a few years ago. It'd be nice to see a decent park built here, but I don't see it happening. -
Dollywood Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ According to their website, 9:15 pm. But it doesn't start until June 11th. -
I did some further reading on the death of Prince, and some things I found: -While no time frame is given, it's reported that he did suffer from chronic, debilitating hip and knee pain. -The fentanyl he took was prescribed by a doctor, maybe more than one. -Prince's plane made an emergency landing coming back from his last performance in Atlanta when he was found unconscious. He was given given the drug Narcan, which is an antidote for opiate overdose. -He was 5'3 and 112 pounds at the time of his death. That's pretty much what I was able to find out. . . it's not a popular street drug because it doesn't produce the same 'buzz' or 'euphoria' other opiates do. It's strictly a powerful pain killer mainly prescribed to cancer and burn patients and certainly nothing to get 'high' on. Seems like an odd choice to give someone for knee and hip pain. Well said.
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Just came across the ESPN crawl. . . Muhammad Ali has died at age 74. I can't even begin to express what he meant to my generation. . . he was a complicated, flawed, yet great man. RIP Champ.
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Dollywood Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ I honestly thought they might open it today since they were running both trains yesterday. Hope things work out and you get to ride it tomorrow- let us know how it goes. -
Ghost Town In The Sky Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
When you said "Uncle Ernie" and dirty, I thought Kieth Moon in 'Tommy' : "Fiddle about. . . " -
Ghost Town In The Sky Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Or "Uncle Bernies In The Sky"? They could keep the flea market. -
Ghost Town In The Sky Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ Sounds like it. I've never been there, but was always interested just because I thought 'Ghost Town In The Sky' was such a cool name for a theme park. Hard to believe the flea market/religious theme didn't fly. -
I'm extremely excited to see The Studios stepping up and building the next great Disney attraction. A themed lounge in the basement of ToT? I am so there! Oh, the other new stuff looks okay too. Oh, and Sreamscape is reporting the third track of "Midway Mania" has opened and reduced waits significantly.
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Dollywood Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I assume they just gave up on coasters and opened a second water park. -
So it's being reported Prince died from an accidental overdose of Fentanyl. As someone who has done more than my fair share of 'experimenting' with various substances, I have to admit this is something I've never even heard of before. Has anyone else taken this? I understand it's an opioid, I'm just curious why it would be prescribed as opposed to more traditional pain killers. Anyway, RIP Prince- we all have to go eventually. More info here. . . http://bigstory.ap.org/3c35f1efbd3a4ae1add3a3d787864475
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Weirdest Things The 'GP' Have Said
Wily J replied to maliboomer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
So 5 midget hookers and an 8 ball of blow is a roller coaster? Looks like I need to adjust my count. . . -
Why does Santa Claus have such a big sack? Because he only comes once a year.
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Alton Towers Discussion Thread
Wily J replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Seeing this makes me so happy. . . -
SDC 2016 Trip Report(s)!
Wily J replied to DoinItForTheFame's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Any TR with Whitney Houston, erect, crack and 'baby making tunnel' is a winner by me!! Well done sir!