My God, how did I just find this thread. Just finished all 36 pages of it and I'm laughing my a$$ off. You, my friend, have a gift of writing. Awesome reports, all of them!
I say go for it. I was at the park last month (Tuesday the 15th, if it's all the same to you), and there was no hassle at all. Plus, the trapdoor slides are amazing.
Always sad to see a log flume go, especially this one. It's been on my bucket list since I heard about that upwards drop portion... oh well.
Also, poor coasterbill. He's probably gonna be in tears when he sees this.