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This is such an interesting ride, really can't wait to see how it turns out. It has such an interesting setting too, going through that building is going to be wild! Would love to see something like this turn up at Kennywood.

I've never had a problem with asking to choose a row, except if the front row line is really long. If you're nice and even offer to wait a little longer for whatever row you want it shouldn't be an issue, at least it never was for me.

Went to the park for the first time today. It seems like it will be a really great little park once they get everything up and running. I saw Cyclos testing and it looks like a lot of fun! The park was very clean as well. Got to the park around 1pm and went straight to Lightning Run. waited for about 45min. There was one train running, green train wasn't even on the transfer tracks. Crew was slow, unenergetic, and kind of pathetic. It wasn't just Lightning Run, just about every ride had really slow and bad ops. I take that back, Himalaya had a fun op! But wow, was Lightning Run awesome! I rode back row, only ride I got throughout the day, and was really impressed! For such a small ride it really packs a punch. Easily in my top 20. Next I went to Prof. John's Flying Machine. I didn't want to ride it but I've heard such great things about these rides that I had to try it. It was so much fun! I felt like I was close to making it snap but I don't know if you could on it. It might have been my favorite ride at the park. I walked around a little bit, checked out The Enterprise. Love these rides. Then went to The 5D Cinema. This would be a really cool experience if it was done with an action movie like Top Gun, Fast and Furious, something along those lines. I really like the Wizard of Oz but it was not worth the wait, best part was the air conditioning! Headed across the street next to take a spin on Thunder Run, waited for over an hour because it broke down for about 30 minutes. I thought it was decent, rough though. I do prefer it to the Carowinds/KD Hurlers. Not worth the wait though. Next was Sky Catcher. It really is in a strange spot, especially when the water park is still closed. I am not a fan of tower rides but I got on. Couldn't tell you much about the ride because I wasn't enjoying myself. There were decent views for the few seconds I looked up. The guy I was with really enjoyed it though. One thing that got me thinking, there is a weight limit with this ride, 300 for one person, 340 for two...How are they going to check this? There was no scale around. The guy I rode with, we totaled about 450 pounds and they didn't say a thing to us. Do you think this would cause problems in the future? Even though I was a tad terrified, there wasn't a point where I didn't feel safe. Just thought it was interesting. I finished out the day on the Himalaya. Crowds were decent, although it seemed like every kid had a basketball...Operations were slow though. I hope it is just getting used to the new season, but they all looked like they hated their lives. I do need to head back to the park again and check more of it out. The water park looked really nice. Okay here are a few photos now. Park was very clean. Loved Lightning Run! Great airtime, lots of fun. Loved both of the rides in this picture. Prof. Johns was fantastic, really enjoyed it! Cyclos was testing today. looked like it will be a great addition. Looks great, line was always packed, I hate drop towers so I'll save it for another day when I grow a pair... Fun op, made the ride enjoyable! Don't waste your time, unless you want air conditioning! Again, don't waste your time, unless you want air conditioning! Looked like a nice little ride! Terrible shot of Thunder Run, sorry Hi T3, you'll be torturing us all very shortly Not a fan but a great addition for the park! Love the enterprise! My band kids might like this!

Wow, that looks like a lot of fun! Wish I had a trip to California planned sometime in the near future.

Trying to get a hotel up in Sandusky for the weekend of CFK, does Cedar Point happen to offer any discounts on their hotels for participants? I'd rather save some money and give more to the charity. Can't wait to take part in this event!

Wow, need to head up to New England and check it out! Looks fantastic, SFNE is in the running for having the best 1-2 punch of coasters in the world.

Works great! Before I always had a bookmark right to the forums, didn't like going to the homepage on my phone. Now with the simple look and easy use I will definitely check out the front page more often!

Agreed. The double down on Jack Rabbit at Kennywood is still one of my favorite elements on a coaster. Stole the words right out of my mouth. Jack Rabbit was awesome, still is, especially when they had those tiny leather straps that didn't tighten as seat belts. When I was young I really thought I would fly out!

^I thought the exact opposite. Hurler to me is boring, not much excitement, and I didn't want to ride it again. I felt the same way with the one at Carowinds. Both of them hurt too. Grizzly on the other hand was good I thought. I enjoyed it way more than I thought I would, plus got some big airtime heading into the tunnel which was unexpected. I would rather them bulldoze Hurler, keep Grizzly (maybe RMC it). Agree to disagree though right?

^^here you go edit* Beat me to it. Looks fantastic! Wish I could get up there to ride it!

All the kids will want one! Could be a cool theme for a dark ride!

I actually don't think they painted over the worn parts on the rails. If you watch the first Rougarou File they released last fall you notice the painters avoided the worn areas. Here is a link to the clip. Look at at the 1:50 mark, they are painting the rails and "worn areas." The paint didn't have as much time to set then it might usually have. Mantis was still in operation every weekend while they painted.

^Yes they are, including me! Sent $5 your way!

Great looking park! Would love to get out there now. Thank you for sharing!

Looks like Kings Island needs to give Firehawk to a salvage yard! Fixed it for you. This. I'm not a fan of these Vekoma Flyers, I avoid Firehawk every time I go.

^the station looks like a Monster energy drink can. Makes me wish they just started from scratch on the station but oh well... I am looking forward to riding Rougarou during Coasting for Kids, at least it will be way better than the torture that was Mantis!

I finally just signed up! Very excited to do this for the first time! Will be at Cedar Point for this great event!Help me out!

Looks great! Can't wait to see all the themeing that goes in to it! I must have missed it, but will this thing have two launches?

1) Cedar Point 2) Kings Dominion 3) Kings Island 4) Knott's Berry Farm 5) Carowinds 6) Dorney And I'll spice things up with throwing in my top 12 coasters from those parks 1)I305 2)Maverick 3)MF 4)Banshee 5)Raptor 6)Afterburn 7)Diamondback 8)Volcano 9)TTD 10)Montezoomas Revenge 11)Steel Force 12)Dominator

Kind of a cool time we live in when we think a 180 foot drop is short TC looks great though! Wish I could get out there to ride it within the next few years but I doubt that will happen.

Why are there only 3 seats in the back row during that video?

Thunderbird is testing right now, if you want to check out their webcam. First time I've seen it tested frequently! Looks fantastic

^That is true but the "pursuit of perfection" did spice things up a bit and bring a lot of attention to the college game. I also agree that yes we rely on our freshmen, but I do think this team had quite a bit of good chemistry. Last night they were not on their "A" game, Wisconsin was. Losing once in 39 games seems like they do understand their teammates, their assignments, and their communication responsibilities, they just didn't execute last night. Wisconsin was just really smart to keep switching Kaminsky on to Booker, who wouldn't want that matchup...well except for UK fans. I'm just mad the coaches didn't take Booker out sooner.

I'm sorry but this is bull. I know I am extremely biased because I went to UK, but honestly I hated what was happening at first when Calipari arrived. I was not a fan of kids coming in and leaving, especially when it seemed like every recruit that came in left right away. But in reality we don't employ a One and Done system. Why did we the title in 2012? Because kids came back. Not really the definition of a one and done system. This is the worst year anyone can make this statement about UK. Cauley-Stein and Poythress (Juniors), Harrison Twins, Johnson, and Lee all came back. Not really the definition of one and done...When the draft arrives this summer, I expect only one Kentucky freshman to be drafted. Why would Towns not leave when he is almost guaranteed to be a top 2 pick? His stock will never be higher. One and dones are not ruining the game and after all, Kentucky isn't the only one doing this...Duke will have more one and dones this year but it's okay for them to do that because it's not Kentucky. I do wish the NBAPA would change their rules but it is what it is. The game has changed, and I'm sorry that Calipari recruits better than anyone else. Last night sucked, it was a tough loss to take but this team was 38-0. No one had ever done that before. Last time I checked this was great for college basketball, more eyes had been on this tournament than ever before. Sorry rant over. In pre-game one analyst called out Devin Booker's weak defense and I have to be honest, I never noticed it before but the Badgers did seem to take it to Booker. It is hard to get a true feel for the personalities of celebrities and athletes. but I've never liked the Harrison brothers and I think Andrew showed his true colors after the game skipping the handshake and his press conferences comments when he thought the mic was off. Not to be completely anti-Kentucky, I really like Willie Cauley Stein and Karl Anthony Towns. Agreed, Devin Booker was awful and I couldn't figure out why they kept him in so long. He had been okay throughout the season, but Wisconsin had too many great offensive options and really exposed his weakness. I also am very disappointed with Andrew, there is no need for that crap. I know you're upset but that was unnecessary and I lost a lot of respect for him. I wouldn't mind seeing him leave now. Wisconsin wanted it more last night and they are to be congratulated on a great victory. UK had the chance to seal the victory up but those THREE straight shot clock violations were just pathetic. And the officiating didn't matter, yes that was a shot clock violation and would have changed how the rest of the game would have been played out but UK didn't make the shots it needed to when they had the chance. It was a great season, still love my Cats.

^Boo. Go Cats! But as an alum of the University of Kentucky of course I am going to feel that way. I got to sit court side at our 2012 National Championship game and I'm excited we're back in the Final Four with a chance to go 40-0. I am very nervous about Wisconsin though, such a great team that can knock us off if we aren't on our A game. Go Cats!