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Looks great. These are fun rides, and I guess Seaworld really likes them too!

My biggest gripe with the "comfort" collars is how far away they sit from the body for most people. Not only are they awkward and cumbersome to get into and out of (especially since Premier's trains are already very crammed), but they sit right at ear/temple height. Yes, they are soft, so it's not like they induce serious head banging or anything, but I would almost rather they sit close and tight against my body. Of course this will vary with different body types, but that is what I would personally prefer. But despite my issue with the "comfort" collars, I do appreciate the fact that SFMM is taking an initiative to maximize capacity and ensure fast(er) operations so WCR can always race without prolonged pit stops. It is what it is and I'm still really looking forward to riding next year.

Nice report. It still amazes me that Lightning Run and Storm Chaser exist in the same park. I've never been, but not many parks have as good of a one-two punch as Kentucky Kingdom. I'll get there someday!

I pretty much share the exact same thoughts. Hopefully adding back the MCBR means three train operations, because the ride's layout is so long that two trains will never be efficient, with or without the MCBR. Knott's is one of Cedar Fair's top parks in terms of attendance, and I have always wondered why the operations here are complete garbage but CF's other big parks like CP, KI, and CW have awesome operations. Hopefully they are trying to improve GhostRider because that is definitely the biggest capacity issue in the park, surprisingly more than Xcelerator.

There are three trains, but can only run two at a time. I assume they wanted an extra to cycle through maintenance like other year-round parks do.

As long as it doesn't trim the trains like it used to, I'm good. Although it won't really help capacity much unless they start running all three trains.

This is an awesome addition. I love how Seaworld literally works with every manufacturer. And yes, S&S really is on a roll!

I was expecting this announcement too. So as of 2019, the only Six Flags parks without super loops are Magic Mountain and Mexico - and that's even including Frontier City and Darien Lake. Watch for those 2020 announcements next year... lol. They have to finish what they started!

Six Flags can do whatever they want to their other Stand-Ups, but they better not touch Riddler's Revenge. In my humble opinion, of course...

I really cannot decide on one favorite type because I love so many. If I had to put together a small list: Zamperla Giant Discoveries S&S Screamin' Swings Intamin Drop Towers Mondial Top Scans I also love old school ones like Enterprises and Rock-O-Planes. I can't decide!

I actually like the name Firebird quite a bit, and I'm surprised no coaster has been named that before.

I love absolutely everything about this coaster and wouldn't change a single thing. The colors, the trains, the layout, the name, the theme... I love everything! I think this is my favorite 2019 announcement.

Love! That tiny double up after the launch looks

This was definitely the biggest surprise for me in the announcement video. Looks like a great addition. I figured it was only a matter of time before Discovery Kingdom got a Free Spin.

Super pleased with this! I'm glad I kept my expectations low, because this is much bigger than I was expecting. Luckily, I think the whole "pit stop" and re-launch will be much more effective in making sure the trains race every dispatch. That seems much easier to time than lift hill speed like on TC. I was definitely not expecting them to go with Premier on this, but I am 100% OK with that. I love the Sky Rocket IIs and Full Throttle, so more power to them. With that being said, I really hope they don't put the discomfort collars on this...

^And the 30th is tomorrow, so two days from when it was posted. Excited for all the announcements tonight and tomorrow morning!

So what I'm gathering is it's taller than Superman and opening on January 12? That's gotta mean year round operations. As for the ride, I have zero idea.

Cedar Fair building a B&M is a well-oiled machine. This thing will be up in no time!

It looks like the updated layout got rid of the final inversion (inline twist). Very interesting, but still super cool they are cramming this ride in an already crammed park. ^I think you may be on to something regarding the two-across seating. It's difficult to really tell now but I'm sure it's possible and given all the tight clearances, I wouldn't be surprised.

Time for an update. I really cannot decide on an order anymore so I will just list the first ten totally awesome, amazing coasters I can think of that I wouldn't mind riding at this exact moment. Skyrush El Toro Intimidator 305 Fury 325 Maverick Railblazer Twisted Colossus Kingda Ka (front row only) Millennium Force Nitro Honorable mentions: X2, Tatsu, Superman the Ride, Joker (SFDK), Wicked Cyclone.

I have learned that using the angle snap tool, you can essentially create any geometry-based design you like. I tend to use angle snap almost exclusively on Arrows, old school woodies, and sometimes RMCs to create nice parabolic hills and drops, but I pretty much do GCIs, Intamins, and others almost entirely free-hand (except for the station, lift, and brakes of course). I basically never create B&Ms because it is so difficult to get their style right, and it is almost impossible to do with or without angle snap. The more I play Planet Coaster, the more I really appreciate the versatility of the coaster building tools. Man, it is light years better than RCT3 yet no where near as complicated or scary as No Limits. Oh, and yes, I REALLY want Schwarzkopf coasters too! Also ^, nice note about putting up signs. I think I'll try that on some of my "abandoned" flat rides. EDIT: Also, if I were to come up with anything to add to the coaster building tools, it would be continuous rolling. That is the one feature of No Limits I really appreciate.

I'm sure it's a combination of everything you just listed. I can't really think of any other reason this much track would be replaced after only a year of operation. Just like Chuck said, this does remind me of what happened with I305.

Please someone with one of those purchased RMC shirts, go to SFMM in the next two days and sneak around the back of the park to stir up more controversy. I have one. Maybe I'll make a trip down to the park tomorrow with a clipboard and tape measure, and sneak around Adrenaline Alley. Look for me in the next Park Bros. video. Please, please, PLEASE do this! OMG

The rumors for this attraction have been all over the place the last few months so I really don't know what to predict anymore, but I am 100% on board with dueling Raptors. I guess we'll find out in just three days!

Wow, color me intrigued. I will admit that I am surprised to see a good amount of teasing going on considering they just got Wonder Woman this year. I would love to see a Discovery at this park, but something tells me this is bigger (in terms of real estate).