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This is quiet possibly the best thing that could happen to the park, having someone that sees potential in the ride side. I never understood the business sense behind shutting down the ride side of a park and letting it rot (I'm looking at you Geauga Lake). That being said, I hope they don't go with the Gravity Group when retracking Rampage. I'd much prefer to see GCI fix it up like they did with Boulder Dash, or let Rocky Mountain Construction go wild with the structure.

http://rivertowns.dailyvoice.com/news/proposed-field-house-playland-scaled-back

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/do-you-want-to-draw-a-snowman-learn-how-at-disneys-hollywood-studios/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/exciting-news-from-aulani-for-fans-of-our-hawaiian-mele-music-of-the-makaʻala-available-for-download-march-18/

http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/first-look-seven-dwarfs-mine-train-logo-unveiled/ http://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2014/03/anna-and-elsa-from-frozen-heading-to-magic-kingdom-park/

They've managed to make this a very "Japanese" jet-coaster style ride in look and feel, complete with some Togo-esque jerking transitions. It'll fit in just perfectly!

^^I'd take one of those over this garbage any day. It is totally baffling to see this sequel looking like an Amiga predecessor to the original game. Despite how bad it looks, I can't say I'm surprised considering how Atari has handled the property over the last decade. NoLimits 2 and Theme Park Studios will serve to deliver robust, modern day gaming, and RCT4m will strive to be the FarmVille of the theme park gaming genre.

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Given the Koch Family's relationship with The Gravity Group I wouldn't consider a refurbishment of Rampage out of the question.

Is it the entire family though? Or just Dan and the side that didn't win in the Holiday World control lawsuit?

Today I had the chance to revisit the Florida Strawberry Festival for the first time since 2011 (you can see my 2011 and 2010 visits by clicking on the respective hyperlinks). And while the formula for this annual success has remained the same since my past trips, there's always something new to see, do and try while at the Festival, along with returning to some old favorites! And for those of you that haven't read trip reports before, I do have to warn you, there are going to be a lot of food photos! I'm back! This sophisticated map uses large spans of green space to allow guests to clearly and effectively figure out where everything in the festival is. 5000 Hour Energy? There are some interesting things to see here. The things nightmares are made of. This burger stand is still here, and it still provides the most twisted options ever. There were pig races, including races that involved the pigs swimming. Probably the most interesting kiddie train I've seen. Gator tail! I've had plenty in the past, but this was especially great! I was intrigued by the notion of "Gator Sausage." Turns out, it was awesome! You read that right. Fried Kool-Aid. Because somehow that's a thing. And a freshly made Bloomin' Onion because... Well, why not? Rollercoaster Tycoon, anyone? Distant relatives of the Catawampus? Definitely paid for the license, right? I'm sure these would sound better if they were made with Coca-Cola product cans. I didn't dare to try these bizarre flavors of funnel cake. Even I have my limits. They had a Pinfari again in the midway, but I figured I'd pass this time around. Looked decent though... It is definitely the biggest ride to be found on this year's midway. Don't have a cow, but I'm about to go on an animal tangent with this trip report. They're harvesting bunnies for the eventual Bunpocalpyse! And for the sequel: Bunpocalypse vs. Sharknado. Do your ears hang low? A living pillow pet! I'll let you comment for me. A ride on the Zamperla Power Surge or a live cow milking demonstration... Choose wisely! Neat to see a Freak Out in person. Drown the Clown... Klassy family entertainment right here! Elissa-friendly rides aplenty here! What's this I spy? Nice to see a fair-style Haunted House make an appearance too. They have a Zipper! And while the temptation to ride it was strong, I figured it'd just be easier to punch myself in the face a few times and call it a day. Neat to see a Ring of Fire in this year's lineup too. Of course they have a Wacky Worm here. And a Dragon Wagon for good measure... And the obligatory ferris wheel. If there's one thing that the Strawberry Festival is known for, it is the strawberry shortcake. In case you were wondering how this works... Chool Whippe. Yes, we were gluttonous today. Fried mushrooms! I even had the chance to meet "The Hoppah." No words. Nightmare inducing. So this happened... Just wow. And look who stopped by to take a photo with me!!! In case you were wondering what a strawberry field looks like. Strawberries are: -full of vitamin C -delicious -available all winter -incredibly scary looking Isn't a rib kind of already on a stick? Take a guess what kind of fried food I subjected myself to... If you guessed Deep Fried Reese's, then you'd be correct. Our final stop of the day was to nearby Parkesdale Farms, essentially the Disneyland of produce for Florida. They even have their own Matterhorn (seen here)! They have a queue set up for their most popular attraction, Strawberry Shortcake! But if you're not looking for the immediate bite, you can bypass the line to go shopping! These are absolute MUST BUYS! The sweetest, best tasting onions I've ever had. Throw them on the grill, no added spice or sauce needed! Heaven is a place on Earth. Strawberry Bread. Amazing. Multiple bricks bought. But this was the main reason we were here! Seriously folks, if you've not had a chance to do so before, plan to stop in for next year's Strawberry Festival in Plant City, FL!

Why was this post even necessary?

^^Where do you think they went to pray for the coming of Sharknados?

^That's awesome to hear!

^That depends on how desperate the city is to make use of the land.

So are they just enclosing the launch track for Xpress or are they going to fully enclose the entire ride?

https://twitter.com/SF_newengland/status/439484674487107584/photo/1

^Pretty sure that happened a while ago, if not a similar incident.

This was such a great experience! What an awesome day that was!

https://twitter.com/SF_newengland/status/439402765454811137/photo/1

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay has just announced that Falcon's Fury will have its grand opening on May 1st! [youtu_be] [/youtu_be]

Looks like Thailand is becoming a more appealing destination with each new park we see springing up there!

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-seaworld-blackfish-osha-complaint-20140227,0,6916706.story