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Last week. When was the last time you listened to a cassette?

Roaring Rapids is the only water ride open right now. The park is moving the entrance to Tidal Wave from its former spot (in the new Metropolis) to the walkway near the bumper cars. When I was there yesterday, it looked like they had just knocked down a section of the wall to make way for the new entrance. I expect it to be a while before it reopens.

To make it worse, it's because they remind you of yourself. I am eating a sandwich.

Viper

I already rode Twisted Colossus several times this year, and am hoping to get up to NorCal and ride Joker before the year is out. Do you like Chick-Fil-A?

Today - Batman at SFMM. When was the last time you ride an Arrow?

YOLOCoaster

I was there for a few hours both yesterday and today, in mid-late afternoon. Crowds weren't too bad either day. Batman was a walk-on, and waits for most other rides (except Superman) were about 30 mins. each. The left side of Superman is down, causing an hour-long wait for the right side. (But then again, I don't remember the last time they ran both sides simultaneously.) TC had a long line, but their quick operations made short work of it. X2's line only stretched to the stairs/ramps just outside of the station, but the several large groups with Flash Passes turned a 15-minute wait into a 40-minute wait.

I'm planning on going sometime this week. Park Journey posted a picture of Tatsu's queue on their FB page, and it's full.

Now that the park is open everyday, I'll wait and go during the week. I'll probably be there Tuesday afternoon.

This morning. When was the last time you saw a movie in a theater?

Um, never. I usually wipe the tear off before it reaches my leg. When was the last time you had motion sickness on a ride?

Yes, I did sleep well, but not for long enough, if that makes sense. Do you like SLCs?

Nah, guys... Knott's is going to beat SFMM to the punch and install a Larson Super Loop.

^TC has excellent operations. It's my go-to ride on crowded days.

Tequila

Granted, but you hate it and it pays minimum wage. I wish I had some new music.

5/10 Baked beans?

Slap

About a year ago. I had a bag sitting on my desk at work for a while, but they grew legs and walked away. When was the last time you ate pork rinds?

I've never been to CP, and have wanted to visit for a while now... reading these first-time Magnum stories makes me REALLY want to go!

SFMM has some intense coaster drops. X2 - This is the most intense drop in the park, hands down. The first and last rows offer very different experiences on that drop. In the first row, your seat flips over while the rest of the train slowly eases over the slight drop at the top of the lift hill, leaving you momentarily hanging while staring straight down, with nothing between you and the ground except your harness. In the last row, there is no hesitation at all. You feel the train start to speed up while you're still on the lift hill. In a second, you're flat on your back and picking up speed while going over the slight drop, then you're quickly flipped over while screaming 180 feet down. The force of quickly flipping over while accelerating down the drop will pin your head to the head rest, and no matter how hard you try to resist, it'll stay there until the train slows down at the top of the raven turn. Twisted Colossus - It's not the tallest drop in the park, but it's 80-degree drop would catapult you out of your seat, if it wasn't for the lap bar - especially if you sit in the back. Measuring only 116' feet tall, this drop's intensity will even put Goliath's 255-foot drop to shame. The best part is, you get to do it twice! Apocalypse - Again, not the tallest or steepest drop in the park, but you manage to pick up speed quickly. Since this drop is nestled in the middle of the coaster's elements, you don't really see it unless you sit up front. It definitely caught me by surprise the first time I rode it. Viper - This coaster gets a lot of hate from the GP, but I really like the first drop on this coaster. If you sit toward the back, you begin to pick up speed before reaching the crest of the lift hill. The drop goes straight out a little bit before turning 180 degrees to the left, but if you're in the back, you can't tell where the track is going. Speeding up while going downward along an unseen track is pretty freaky. Tatsu - Not sure if this really counts as a drop, but when you go straight down into the loop, it gives the feeling of your stomach shooting up into your head.

About a year and a half ago. Somebody from work gave me Dodgers tickets. When was the last time you got a new pet?

Insane