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As a member of the 10-16 demographic within SFA’s main population centers, I can pretty confidently say that nobody I know would care if SFA added Fortnite to its park. In fact, I have seen a lot of people in that demographic starting to turn against Fortnite due to over-saturation online, and some of my friends may be even less likely to want to visit SFA if they added Fortnite. Personally, I wouldn’t be very excited for If Fortnite was added.

I mean, there's nothing wrong with dreaming. I often dream of a launched giga T-Rex at SFA...

A few months ago to see Spiderverse. Great movie! IMO, it has good characters (mostly), an awesome soundtrack, stellar cinematography, and fantastic visuals. When was the last time you rode a new (to you) coaster that wound up becoming your number one favorite coaster?

I believe the article said a somewhat similar incident occurred about a year ago, and that one obviously didn’t change the fencing, so there may be a decent chance the fencing won’t be raised.

That can't possibly be true, otherwise the ride would now be called Magnum XL-199! Pennsylvania is the best state for coaster enthusiasts. Disprove me.

I guess the worst experience I remember well was when I went to SFGAdv on a fright fest Saturday in October 2017 for my first visit to the park. As I had not yet discovered the TPR forum (thus did not consult anyone before going), I didn't know that Fright Fest. Crowds were quite high, most coasters had at least a 45 min wait, I waited 30 min to order an overpriced chicken tender and fries, I was only able to get on like 7 rides (despite arriving at 1 and staying until midnight), and I waited like 45 min for KK, before it went down for the night, and we were all kicked out of line. That being said, I was still able to have fun, since what I was able to ride was fun, Nitro and Zumenjaro had short waits, and I rode El Toro for the first time (which became my number 1), so it wasn't all bad. What was the worst nightmare you ever had that you can remember?

Yes, it was announced at a some event a few months ago. We are all very excited!

I see they still have Superman's station on the wrong side of the turnaround. Very classy.

This is probably because this sort of a accident is quite a bit more rare than things like firefighter deaths, or at least most people are less used to hearing about this type of accident. While this is nowhere near as tragic as a firefighter death (not that this incident isn't awful in its own right), the media likes to report on what they believe the public sees as more uncommon, shocking, theatrical, and/or interesting. This I believe is the same reason that every tiny aviation incident gets over sensationalized while car accidents (which pose far more of an actual threat to safety) often get little more attention than what is needed for the traffic report.

I actually like the color scheme of both the S&S’s...

Note: I have decided to only rank rides I rode since becoming an actual enthusiast a little less than two years ago. Also, this order is not set in stone, and there are several rides I could totally see myself moving around. 1a. Phoenix. Ok I know most people aren't that into stand up coasters, but this one gets a pass Ok but seriously, I was not expecting to love this ride as much as I did. The first half of the ride is nothing to write home about, but the 2nd out-and-back maneuver is insane! That airtime buffet, especially in the front (IMO), is unbelievable. You stand up on all four of those hills, at speeds that feel like they may as well be 70mph, one track that's way too smooth for a ride originally built in the 40s. My first ride had me laughing like a lunatic on those final hills. The one word that immediately came to mind after getting off this for the first time is 'bliss', which I feel is the best word to describe Phoenix. What an awesome ride. 1b. El Toro. This was my first "elite" coaster I rode after becoming an actual enthusiast, and boy did it deliver! From the back, the pull off that first drop is mental, as your violently ejected so fast you have a hard time believing that just a second ago you were navigating a flat 5mph turn-around. The next two camelbacks follow up with some more of that insane lift-your-shirt-off ejector. Next section lacks the insane airtime that preceded it, but is still a blast as you navigate that turnaround and floater hill at very good speeds, before crossing under a couple dramatic head choppers. before cresting the legendary rolling thunder hill. Now being honest, I didn't feel that much stronger air on the RT hill than any of the other camelbacks, but I've only been able to get on Toro 4 times across my two visits when it was operating, and it's still an awesome moment so who cares. The finale is very fun, maintaining good speed, and fun banked turns. On my first 2 rides in 2017 Fright Fest, I remember good airtime over the final two bunny hops, but on my 2018 visit on labor day, I didn't notice much air, but regaurdless, El Toro is awesome. 3. Skyrush. If Phoenix's airtime comes straight from heaven, then Skyrush's airtime comes straight from Hell (in a good way). The ride kicks off with my absolute favorite first drop (in the back). You whip over the top and get some strong ejector, but somehow, about halfway down the drop, you get a 2nd distinct pop of even stronger ejector from out of nowhere. That first drop makes you feel like you're going to die. This is an intense ride. Following the first drop, you then whip into a crazy series of sustained ejector, positive G's, laterals, an awesome stengel dive, and the legendary -2g hill. This ride refuses to let you doze off even a little bit, and I love it. My one big complaint that keeps me from loving it more, is the pain. The restraints, more often than not, crush my thighs throughout the whole ride, and I need to fight/ignore the pain the whole time. I can completely understand why some people hate this ride, but I like the layout and forces enough to forgive the Thighcrush side of Skyrush. 4. Goliath. (RMC) My first and so far only RMC did not dissapoint. I know this is one of the weakest RMCs, but a weak RMC is still a very strong coaster, and this ride is proof of that! Kicking it off with a strong first drop, this ride gives very good air, fun laterals, and two fun inversions. Some people aren't that big fans of the turnarounds, but I'm quite fond of them, they have nice laterals, and diving off of them is a blast. Also that jump into the brake run is awesome. The main issue with this ride is obviously its length, but what it does have is a ton of fun. 5. Twister. (Knoebles) Just a little behind Goliath is Twister. What an all around fun ride! I love the awesome laterals, funky layout, and surprise pops of air. I was only able to snag two rides during my visit: one during the back in the day, and one in the front row at night, and while the former was fun, the latter was head and shoulders above it. This ride deserves to be ridden at night in the front row. The structure whipping around you, the wooded environment, the sensation of speed, and the pops of airtime you only get at the front row make this my favorite ride at night that I've been on. Phoenix may overshadow it, but Twister is still fantastic! That tunnel is a great way to end the ride too. 6. Storm Runner. Not unlike Goliath, this ride is short, but packs an awesome punch. I was only able to ride this once since becoming an enthusiast, so I chose the front row - I do not know how other rows feel. That out of the way, you start off with a smooth, powerful, and overall awesome launch. You're whipped into the back of your seat before rushing and twisting up the Top Hat for a pop of airtime. The rest of the ride is an awesome mix of speed, inversions, as well at two more pops of airtime entering the heartline roll and jumping into the break run. The flying snake dive is also a lot of fun, and I wish other coasters included this inversion. Finally, the short twisty section at the end actually had significantly stronger laterals than the pov would lead you to believe. This ride is just a ton of fun! 7. Nitro. (SFGAdv) Smooth, long, graceful, and floaty make this a very enjoyable ride! While not particularly intense, Nitro gives very good floater in pretty much all rows. In the back, you get a more forceful ride with a bit stronger air, but the front provides more sustained air, as well as a more floaty feeling (as opposed to the back where you feel being pulled down more than floating up). The helix is also fun, especially when it's running fast, and I must give this ride props for continuing to give great rides even in sub-freezing temperatures, and I enjoy how it retreats into the woods. 8. Superman: Ride of Steel. (SFA) While it has some significant flaws, Superman delivers a very fun ride, and is my favorite ride at my home park. The first drop is always a blast: in the front, you get an awesome feeling of crazy speeds, and in the back, you get a brief pop of ejector. The first hill isn't anything too special, but the 2nd hill gives you some really fun air, the final three hills each deliver very good pops of ejector, that make this ride one of my favorites. However, this ride is too flawed for me to rank it higher. The most obvious flaw is the two over-sized helices. They look kinda cool, but they're just as pointless as they look on the Pov's. Aside from the occasional bit of laterals upon entering them, they don't deliver much force, and their only good quality is a nice sensation of speed, and two (actually very good) headchoppers. The straight section is also pointless, but doesn't last too long, so I forgive it. Sit in the front for the best ride! 9. Kingda Ka. It may be a rattley one-trick-pony, but this is still a great adrenaline rush. Unfortunately, when I went, the line for front row was really long, and they only ran one train despite a long line (and yes, the train had to wait for Zumenjaro every time). However, I took 2nd row as a consolation prize, as I am tall enough to see over the back of the seats for front fairly easily. While not smooth, the launch is quite forceful, and it lasts forever (compared to most launches). The ascent up the tower is a rush, the drop is a ton of fun, and taking in your surroundings during that brief moment on the top is an awesome experience. Plus, the hill at the end does offer some floater if you pay attention. 10. Wild One. The 2nd oldest coaster in America still packs a punch. I honestly adore this ride. I love that a ride over 100 years old still offers thrills that rival many newer wooden coasters, even if it was heavily modified throughout its life. Many of the hills deliver fun floater, particularly the double down, and the ride maintains its speed quite well. The final helix delivers a great dose of laterals to finish off the ride. My favorite row is 2nd-to-back.

Recently upgraded from an old and somewhat busted iPhone 6 to a used 6s+, because I refuse to give up my headphone jack.

A cool video popped up in my YouTube recommendations today: Apparently George Bush Intercontinental Airport has a people-mover in the basement called the Subway. However, this people mover was actually built by Disney, modeled after the one in Tomorrowland. This is the only known instance of Disney installing a people mover for practical use outside of their properties. I'd recommend watching it, it's very interesting IMO.

Perhaps Zadra? According to RCDB’s it’s about the same size as SV, perhaps a bit shorter, but Zadra’s announcement was a while ago, and it’s possible it may have changed. It’s also possible that there’s another hybrid in the works yet to be announced that will take the world record.

Looks like Pandora finally has some competition for best themed land in the states!

I'd argue this land pulls of the carnival theme pretty well.

That's an awesome shot

I'd say you should go in expecting 7-min dispatches, frequent breakdowns, and 4-5+hour long lines. That way you have a pretty good chance of being pleasantly surprised when it's (hopefully) not as bad.

Only 3 B&M's have since been replaced within their original park. Iron Wolf was replaced with Goliath, Chang is being replaced by Kentucky Flyer (sorta), and Dueling Dragons is being replaced by the unnamed Harry Potter Intamin LSM coaster. None of the other relocated or defunct B&M's have been replaced by another coaster. Since Goliath and Kentucky Flyer are wood coasters, This makes Dueling Dragons the first B&M to be replaced by a steel coaster.

^Ahh, thanks. Looks like Dueling Dragons is the first ever B&M to be replaced by a steel coaster.

This might have something to do with the fact that this is the only time a B&M has been replaced by an Intamin. EDIT: Just checked RCDB. This is actually one of only 2-3 times a coaster has replaced a B&M period, the other two being Iron Wolf and maybe Chang (not sure where in KK Chang was, so IDK if a coaster has "replaced" it).

Already put this in the CP thread, but felt it belonged here: I'm probably more proud of this than I should be

To make it worse, the guys remaking it are only in it for the cash grab, so the remake is dull and forced. Volcano is now defunct

Good guess, but no. Hint: I say recently, but I mean as in within the past two months

Nope! Hint: This credit is located in a park which (relatively) recently saw significant discussion on TPR about a potential new coaster.