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^^The top of the temple used to have a fire effect as you passed through. I believe you can still see the mechanism on the roof.

I hope they can improve the service---the one at DCA does such a high volume, my friend had to wait 30 minutes for her drink!

I guess it just felt the oldest. Oops. The animal show has been there since 1970. I don't think anyone cares.

Very cool. Parks don't usually invite the press to these sort of things.

Jaguar used to have mist/fog into the station and a fireball, plus the queue/station itself was impressive for its time. So they certainly tried.

With one loss and the SEC title game still ahead, they are still very much in the title race. Best part of that: Alabama fans now have to become USC fans.

With the removal of Backdraft, T2 became the oldest attraction in the park. As cool and unique as it was, it will be nice to see something new in its place.

Why do I get the feeling your Bar Mitzvah had more Star Wars than girls?

Possible? Technically. Efficient? No way. Since you couldn't safely launch the next train until the tunnel is completely clear, it would be pointless to have a 3rd train.

If that is true, I would guess that the owner would rather just take the insurance money than deal with rebuilding.

Good to hear all the families involved with the damaged parks are OK and they all intend to rebuild.

Awesome...next up - Vortex and Flight Deck!!! Actually, I wouldn't mind if they demolished all of the coasters at Kings Island except Beast and Diamondback. I would be OK with Beast being demolished too! Probably the most overrated coaster I have been on IMO.

The tower looked interesting---the credit was down for rehab during the last TPR China trip! I also made the mistake of buying Elissa a fake Mont Blanc pen from one of those peddlers ("watch your speeed!"). They are like vultures. Took five more minutes to get rid of them after that.

Gold Striker---only because that is the one I am most likely to make it to next year. I would love to make it out for Outlaw Run or Iron Rattler.

^Rumors are already flying that this 2013 project is to get ready for something bigger. But of course, something bigger for KBF has been rumored for ages now, so...

Good license to pick up-everybody knows the story!

The reaction to this thread reminds me of when The Simpsons went to Brazil! Great TR Joey. Those Churros look amazing...someone needs to open a churro food truck with those!

Happy valley Wuhan reminds me of how Happy Valley Shanghai was for the last TPR China trip. They must still be making a ton of money to be able to buy real rides, yet that one was totally unfinished as well for its grand opening season as well.

Sentimental pick: Wacky Soap Box Racers. Grew up with that ride! Enthusiast pick: Eagle's Fortress. Ridiculous ride for a suspended. So much fun!

^There's no problem lawyers can't solve when it comes to leaving a conference. Didn't a couple of schools get out of their contracts early with settlements? I just can't see Texas and Oklahoma being happy about anchoring the conference.

^I hope that was a comment made in jest. No need for a personal shot. Disney has a shooting gallery in Frontierland, so clearly fake guns (which I'm sure never jokingly get picked up and pointed towards friends/family by their guests) is not a problem for them.

I guess that means we're safe from judgement day?

^Sounds about right. Of course, I think the BIG XII is the next conference to fall apart when the inevitable next round of "realignment" starts.

Also...

^Speaking of the SEC...The Sugar Bowl will begin to host the champion of the SEC vs. the champion of the BIG XII (or their runner ups if they are in the playoff games) in 2015 when it is not part of the playoff rotation. The other bowls selected to host playoff games: -Rose -Orange -Fiesta -Cotton -Chik-fil-A