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^ Hole in the wall places like that often do have the best stuff. The best BBQ in the Ozarks is served out of an RV on the side of the highway. I'll give that Rockstore a try. They got the name right at least.

Ooh, that Optimist Food Hall looks cool. Yep, think I gots a plan.

Sorry, but you're wrong. KC style is the correct style of BBQ. But yeah, y'all play by your own rules here, and that's what I want. Suggestions? I'll be DT during the day.

Ooh, yeah Mac's it is! That's real close to the park, and that menu looks awesome. Can't go to the Carolinas without some kickass BBQ and weirdass sauce!

^^^ Woohoo! Beer list! ^^ Yoyos/wave swingers are a favourite, will try to do that if I can. I have heard about the legendary gliders here. Apparently they're the same as the Knoebels ones but not run quite to that level because they're not at Knoebels? ^ Don't know that I want to start my day with a rib-crushing, so I may skip Ricochet. I've been on a mouse before. Thanks for all the help so far, much appreciated all!

Hmm...good to know. Both of those suck at KI, so I just assumed these would too. In that case, I'm interested. Noted. Will go ride shotgun with Dale before gettin' my hornet on.

Don't care about credits, and Kiddy Hawk looks the same as Flying Ace at KI. I would much rather skip all the kids coasters to ride Fury again.

I do plan on riding Nighthawk, since I actually really, really liked Firehawk. Unpopular opinion, I know.

Doing some trip planning here, and I'm going to Carowinds on Friday March 18, when they're open 5 to 10. I'll be solo. This is an opportunistic trip, so dates are set and I'm squeezing it in how I can. I have already accepted that a Fast Pass will be necessary, since I have never been to Carowinds and am going to want to do as much as I can fit into those five hours. Recommendations? Here's a handy guide to my theme park priorities: Stuff I like: - Roller coasters (can skip all the kid stuff) - Dark rides (but if Boo Blasters is just like the one at KI then meh) - Flat rides with forward motion (Screamin' Swings, drop towers, flying eagles, etc.) - Beer Stuff I dislike: - Flat rides with lateral motion (teacups, scramblers, etc.) Stuff I like but can skip: - Shows - Water rides - Anything that is not super great and is identical/near identical to something at Kings Island, since KI is fairly close and this is probably the only visit to Carowinds for a few years. Thanks!

The Water World show at Universal is still one of the best experiences I've ever had at a theme park. It's honestly better than half the rides there.

Absolutely!

So...now that those of us with young children are finally able to have our whole families vaccinated, and we're ready to get back to traveling.... Where are y'all going in 2022? For us, everything is very, very tentative, but we're hoping for... Busch Gardens Williamsburg Carowinds Fun Spot Atlanta Kings Dominion Ocean City MD Boardwalks Silver Dollar City Six Flags America Six Flags over Georgia Six Flags St. Louis Worlds of Fun

Ugh, sorry to hear that. We loved this park when we were there a few years ago. Probably their best option, all things considered, but still...

Yeah, not putting down anything until I know for sure, but that's great news. Thanks, that really helps.

When does SFOG usually open for the year? Is it usually open by St. Patrick's Day?

Pantheon does a bit of everything and looks like it will do it well. Love the extended stall.

Ooooh, I certainly hope so. I have loved FITH, but it's also gone to sh*t in the last few years, so I'm all in for this project. SDC has built some great dark rides in the past, and I'm really interested to see what they can do with dark ride technology younger than personal computers.

This is very much how I'm feeling right now. SDC has had a lot of the same issues that the rest of Branson has had finding enough workers. I know several people from Branson who used to work in the tourist industry and within the last two years have taken better paying jobs in Springfield and either commute from Branson or have actually moved to Springfield. Fewer people willing to work for low wages = longer lines. Sucks that the experience suffers, but I definitely am glad that people are improving their situation!

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Nice! Yeah, we got a lot of skunks around here. Glad you liked Mamba! I agree the park itself is really beautiful. They do a great job of making you forget you're right next to an interstate.

Excellent! Glad to see they're still trucking away toward their goal.

No one was hurt. They'll rebuild, no worries on that. These were very old buildings, and had the charm of the park from its first couple of decades, so that's a loss. They'll likely rebuild in their new style, which is fine but not the same.

Tom Morello's new single "Human," ahead of the new album in 2 weeks.

Amazing! It looks just like a snake head eating the head of the opposite side!

"Ma, I ain't got no pork rinds no more. The dang Baldknobbers burned the stand down!"