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Did anyone see Natalie La Rose by the Carousel yesterday? I only saw pre and post show. If you don't know her, right now her song Somebody is #11 on the Billboard Charts.

Vortex at CGA

This is a situation I fear the most when riding rides like these.

[Mini-TR (sorry no pics)] Came to the park about 3:20 PM. Started out by processing my season pass where waited about 90 minutes. Part of the delay came from the fact that people had no way of knowing about open computer station to put their information since I saw 4 computer open while waiting for my picture. Once I was done, I saw that the line had extended to near the popcorn stall. Went on the Celebration Swings, Firefall, then the Orbit. Wanted to try out one of the new rides at Planet Snoopy but got impatient and realise that would be just somewhat of a waste of time. Went to Joe Cool Cafe, where one of the cashiers called me by name. I was shocked by this but then learned she found out my name from my Gold Pass. Later met up with family outside the Cafe as it had closed by then. We proceeded to the American Cafe, the only restaurant opened at the time. At first I went to the Flight Deck but found the line too long so I went towards the Gold Striker and at first decided not to go. Upon further inspection, I thought that the lines would be shorter but man was I wrong. The lined moved much slower than usual. As I got closer to the front I realised it was because of the Fast Lane line being crowded. I overheard someone explaining that the delay on the Flight Deck was because of the Fast Lane line getting too much priority, was too crowded or both. By the time I rode it became dark and it was well past closing time. It was my first time riding it at night and I rode on the front seat. Because the rest of the fam started waiting in line to get their season pass processed while I was waiting for the Gold Striker, I didn't leave the park until after 59 minutes after closing, the longest I ever held out at a theme park. Overall, I feel that the operations wasn't good today, but what do you expect since it was the first day of the season? Additionally, I think the park was busy today because of the crowds who came to the area for Wrestlemania decided to check out the park. I am now tired from today's visit as of writing this.

Sorry. Double Post.

Great America was open when the stadium had it's first event and it caused a big traffic nightmare.

Thanks for taking the time to make this interesting post.

California Screamin. It's still the only launch coaster I've been on.

Steve-O admits that he vandalised the highway sign to say Seaworld sucks.

And about that new exercise equipment: More exercise will be nice. None of this addresses the fundamental issue: that these are massive, highly social mammals, who normally travel upwards of 100 miles in a day, and who are being kept in captivity in order to do tricks for tourists. A bigger bathtub prison is still a bathtub prison. http://www.slate.com/blogs/moneybox/2014/08/15/seaworld_building_new_tanks_for_its_whales_a_fancy_bathtub_is_still_a_bathtub.html The comparison ont the Slate article reminds me of the Halden Prison in Norway since it is quite luxurious.

At least the new enclosure could mean a redemption for Seaworld for some.

I sure would like to ride the Sky Whirl and the Tidal Wave at (California's) Great America

Speaking of which, PETA has been called Westboro Baptist Church of animal rights.

http://fox5sandiego.com/2014/05/25/vandal-modifies-seaworld-sign/#axzz32r1uoMXE I just had to share.

I was in that line myself and trust me it was like wet hell. In one part, there was an roof like object that seemed more for sunny days and it would drip water on the people in line. The main reason for the long lines was probably confusion over the new system implemented for season pass processing. Speaking of flight deck, at one point it broke down and there was only one train running afterwards.

Who would be able to use the new entrance?

3/4 of Ocean Park. It was a busy day and the group simply got tired.

B&M: Vortex-California's Great America Intamin: Woodstock Express- CGA Vekoma: Gadget's Go Coaster- Disneyland GCI: Gold Striker- CGA

Once I had the Star Tower at California's Great America all to myself.

Instead of complaining, we should be happy that we still have the roller coaster.

B&M the lift hill sound and the roar. Launches in general do sound cool to me especially the LSM and the Hydraulic ones.

Sunny right now at 22'C.

Sounds fun to build and play with.

Ride look great. I like that overbanked curve after the first drop. Makes the ride look quite thrilling for a family coaster.

Armin van Buuren ft. Sharon den Adel - In and Out of Love