Erik Johnson

This photo really should be in this trip report. Brent and Superman.

Might as well add this silly photo.

Well, I finally was able to make it down to Orlando to check out the special Christmas event at the Magic Kingdom: Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. In years past, I have been able to attend the other two special events in the park, but up until now I was unable to make it to this one. Well I finally made it and it did not disappoint. Like the other two events, it is basically an event where you do not wait more than 10-15 minutes for any attraction in the park. For example both Space Mountain and Peter Pan's Flight only had a ten minute wait. The video that is included is a bit on the long side, but I wanted to make sure that I had enough coverage of both Holiday Wishes and the awesome parade. There are a few other surprises as well. Ok, here is the video: [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=Disneychristmaslongversion_1[/coastertube] Did you put in your Christmas gift requests Epcot fanboys? I guess this opened up. I never got to experience this. I guess they are getting the Hot Air Balloon, just like Paris. The next day we did a little exploring over at Downtown Disney. Here is an overview of all the events of the night. Everyone loves Jessica. Even the reflection is awesome. This castle really does kick butt. I marks where you can pick up the free hot chocolate (which was really good) and a cookie. This is a very important symbol during the event. I know Wes is getting excited. This is what is looks like on the inside. This year's park map. What a deal!! I was able to exchange it for a totally random $11 pin. With our parking ticket we received a free pin coupon. Its a nutcracker....be careful. I now have been to all three special events. Looks like we are in the right place. Very Pretty. Even though they sold all the tickets, we were able to do everything without any problems. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party.

Awesome, I love it when people post retro TR's.

Putting a Fraggle on Wilde Beast should be a crime!!!!

Totally Epic!!!!

Wow, those Space Mountain photos came out pretty well.

Oh wow, I must get Donkey Kong Jenga!

Sorry to say this, becuase I do like the coasters there, but I had my worst park visit of the year at SFA. I really think they need to train the park's ride operators much better for next season...especially those who run Superman: ROS.

I am happy to see that the Christmas village is back this year. Now you need to go visit the Yankee Candle shop for Christmas.

If anyone cares, but this is my list this year: Wood 1. Boulder Dash 2. El Toro 3. Phoenix 4. Ravine Flyer II 5. Kentucky Express 6. Raven 7. Cornball Express 8. Avalanche (Timber Falls) 9. Hades 10. Jack Rabbit (Kennywood) (Bottom) Son of Beast Steel 1. S:ROS New England 2. Behemoth 3. Dueling Dragons Ice 4. Dueling Dragons Fire 5. Kumba 6. Millennium Force 7. Ride of Steel (Darien Lake) 8. Goliath (SFoG) 9. Nitro 10. Montu (Bottom) Manhattan Express

Works now!

I simply can not hear the live broadcast. I can hear previous episodes, but I have no idea what I am doing wrong. The chat room works fine though.

Now I know why her concerts are as expensive as they are. The money certainly goes into it's production. Sweet TR.

I think that BGE is a much nicer park, but overall I prefer the coasters at BGA.

I think some of it might be oil from the coaster itself rather than rust. I think they just need to power wash it. This video was shot right after they finished the paint job a few years ago. [tprtv]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=KumbaTPR [/tprtv]

Awww...We will miss you next year.

^ I can vouch in what Wes just said. They really do look great via an upconverting DVD player on an HD set.

The actor looks nothing like you Bryan.

Name: TPR Erik City: Monkey Friend Code 2149-1637-9902 Fruit: Pear

This thread is all kinds of awesome.

I can vouch for the Howard Johnson's. While it is not the nicest or newest hotel on the block, it does the job for not a ton of cash. Plus its only about a 8 minute walk to the gates from the hotel.

^ Especially considering that it originally closed when it was a simple Garden Park. They should have sold it to the state a long time ago when they had a chance and made it a simple Florida state park.

Always be on the lookout for West Coast Bash in March. That is always a great event to go to for a single day with TPR members at SFMM. I am assuming that there will be another event next year.

Well, I was considering the possibility of sucking it up and getting a prescription for something (or maybe just a bottle of vodka) to knock me out so I could fly. And maybe looking to see if anyone on the trip lives near me who'd be willing to take the same flight so they can hold my hand, hold the paper bag to my mouth, and remind me to breathe in and out, in and out. But hmm...road trip... I like that idea too. We'll have to discuss it as it gets closer. Let me know if you need a bottle of Grey Goose.