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You might want to get on some kind of exercise regimen---bicycling, weight lifting, etc. Muscle weighs more than fat, and it's better to build that up than fat. If you have any questions, talk to your doctor. Eric

^^ That's why you make sure you have some snacks handy---in a drawer, locker, whatever. Sometimes that happens to me, and I can always get a square of chocolate or a few M&Ms to give me the boost. Eric

^ Makes sense---the green cheese that the moon is made of is a dairy product. Eric

From here regarding The Dragon at Legoland (more or less an extended Roller Skater): Minimum height: 40" (If under 48", must be accompanied by an adult 48" or taller) Do you think that's reasonable? Eric

This is either a mistake or a lack of clarification if the height limit varies for a child riding alone vs. riding with an adult. We know park officials read this site; hopefully someone will take note and have the website corrected (if applicable) or rethink this. Do you think it's possible that someone there made an "intentional" mistake to spark some discussion? Eric

All I can say right now is that I sure hope this is an error. Eric

^ We had annual passes at my school. I don't see why you can't get one. My rant du jour is when you're talking to someone and they're waving their arms all over the place. They can't simply say, "It's over on the right." Instead, they say, "It's over there!" and proceed to point---arm fully extended right in your face. This is as aggravating as people who verbally list one or two things and end it with "...and stuff like that." *WHEW* That felt good. Maybe I'll go out for a walk now. Eric

^ With Jaguar!, didn't they raise the height limit just after an incident where someone's jacket got caught up in the wheels? Maybe Cedar Fair's thinking was that with a taller person, that type of thing would be less likely to happen again (taller person = jacket farther from wheels). I'm speculating on that, of course. Diana rode Jaguar! at age five (she was about 42-43" at the time). It was a great ride for her. It would be interesting to find out what the reasoning is for such high height requirements for seemingly tame rides. Eric

"Didn't Gold Rusher used to have a 42" height requirement???" (Sir Clinksalot) Good question. Our family took its first visit there in August 1971. My youngest brother was only six at the time, and I...think...all seven of us were able to ride it. I could be mistaken, though. Eric

^^ VIVA...LAS VEGAN! Seriously, I bet if you do some research you can find something. Eric "Not vegan, but trying to help" L.

SFMM can get packed during spring break, but mid-week days are probably the best days to go. Colossus usually only runs both sides during Fright Fest when one side runs backwards. But there is rarely enough of a crowd to justify running both sides. Eric

^ My bad about Gold Rusher. Perhaps I missed/misunderstood what Jay and Neal said. Would it be possible to lower the limit to even 44" with no modifications? Eric

Interestingly, though, haven't Jay or Neal said that rides with 48" height limits fit the "family" category. Personally, something more like 42" would. But we already know that SFMM won't make any changes to the existing Gold Rusher restraints. I included Gold Rusher above just because of its relatively tame ride compared to bigger thrills at the park. Eric

Just thinking about this, it's nice that SFMM has three small coasters for kids/families. That's actually more than some parks have. Gold Rusher and Ninja (with its relatively low 42" height limit) help round out a decent group of coasters for everyone. Eric

I just noticed that when the CARS! The Car Super Thread was started, I was at USH celebrating my 47th birthday! That was the first time I rode Revenge of the Mummy, and the most recent time I was at USH. Eric

And remember that on some days during the off season, Knott's runs their Galloping Goose on the Calico Railroad. For any railfans out there, that'd be a treat. Eric "still waiting to get the Galloping Goose credit" L.

In a way it's too bad that this wasn't a mirror-image Roller Skater (they do exist) because then it wouldn't really be the "exact" ride at Disneyland. Eric

Just thought of this: Mr. Six on roller skates...wouldn't that make this ride Mr. Six's Hip Breaker? Seriously, it'll be interesting to see how far SFMM carries this theme. Personally, I kinda like it. Eric

Not counting the change of plane in May 2008, I haven't been to Vegas since March 2006. Once I rejoin the workforce, that'll be a nice way to celebrate. Eric

Why did SFNE drop the "Mr. Six" from Pandemonium's name? Regardless, I'm glad the details about this are finally out. Looks like a fun theme for the ride. Eric

Regarding what I said previously about parents forcing their kids on rides, my mom still says to this day that I rode the Long Beach Cyclone Racer, and when I got back was asked, "Did you like it?" I nodded. "Do you wanna do it again." To which I shook my head. Trouble with that story is that it seems to change from the Racer to the Sea Serpent at P.O.P. Honestly, with my memory, I'd remember riding either one---and I have no recollection of it. I think she has me confused with my brother. But even in those days, they had to have had some sort of height or age requirement. What crazed fool would allow a five- or six-year-old kid ride something like that? My dad used to tell me how crazy the Racer was when he rode it. Eric

I'm glad you enjoyed Legoland, Mo, and I hope all of your family did, too. Had I known exactly when you were going to be there, I might have been able to meet up with you. Eric

Prospective parents should have to take a test. Eric

^ I would have paid to see that! The funny thing is that some parents want their kid to ride for the wrong reasons---bragging rights, usually. Even if the kid is tall enough, s/he may not be emotionally ready for a certain ride. And parents who make their kids take rides that leave them crying just piss me off to no end. Eric

A lot of people think that the parks set the height limits. In some cases, perhaps, but it's usually the manufacturer who does, and there's no leeway. It's for safety reasons. Eric