Chroniq

twenty twelve was a great year for us (providing it doesn't end in December)...My theme park highlight of the year, was having my 9 month old son ride his first roller coaster in Canada (at Marine Land as we are terrible parents). Other highlights included another amazing TPR trip (Leviathon), Riding a Schwarzkopf with RD (pretty sure he orgasmed during it), Losing my iPhone during ERT on Nitro and getting it back an hour later (Thanks!), Late night lobby parties, amazing trips with close friends to Dollywood and Epcot and seeing old friends and meeting new ones.. What were your 2012 highlights?

Not sure if I posted on this since it is now actually 2012... For me the most overrated new ride that I've had the chance to experience is Leviathan.. I love a good B&M hyper and I've ridden some of the highest rated ones in the world, but during my initial ride, I assumed the end of the ride was the mid course break run..... That being said, Canada's Wonderland was easily my favorite park of 2012. The ride mix, staff, cleanliness, and atmosphere makes me want to visit again as soon as possible.. It's now my favorite cedar fair park... chris " but seriously, behemoth is a better coaster" con

Right. So do they own distribution rights? Looks like Fox owns the distribution rights to all future Star Wars sequels till the end of time (Note: my sources are a 5 minute cursory internet search)...That being said, Disney purchased the Avengers distribution rights for $115 M from Paramount after purchasing Marvel. I'm not so sure Star Wars distribution rights will come that cheaply, but Iger isn't scared of throwing money around. Other franchises.. They are all different.. The "Howard The Duck sequel" distro option with Universal has expired.. Hopefully Disney immediately green lights this.

^Have you seen Avengers? Disney is "killing it" when it comes to producing quality content from existing franchises. If the last indy film or the star wars prequel is any indication, these franchises are in better hands.. On a separate note, wouldn't it be cool if Disney announced they were going to re theme Hollywood Studios as the "Worlds of Marvel & Lucas"? There is A LOT of potential here.. -chris "would love to see Disney announce something like this in the near future " con

^ILM is part of the deal.." Under the deal, Disney will acquire ownership of Lucasfilm, a leader in entertainment, innovation and technology, including its massively popular and "evergreen" Star Wars franchise and its operating businesses in live action film production, consumer products, animation, visual effects, and audio post production. Disney will also acquire the substantial portfolio of cutting-edge entertainment technologies that have kept audiences enthralled for many years. Lucasfilm, headquartered in San Francisco, operates under the names Lucasfilm Ltd., LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic, and Skywalker Sound, and the present intent is for Lucasfilm employees to remain in their current locations"

I know you aren't a fan, but your photos make me feel like this place is loaded with potential if it had crowds and atmosphere. That and the LED lighting package on iron shark and the star flyer is just sick.

Always excited to see TPR be there on the bleeding edge of new ride introductions... A couple questions for those that have visited.. How is the little mermaid different from DCA? What's the interactive queue like?.. I've never ridden either, but I'm interested in hearing everyones' take on it. The Beauty & the beast section looks incredibly themed and a great foodie experience for our family, but does it offer anything for families without young children?

So whats the deal with the crab projections during the queue? Is this interactive?

The country of cheese, the country of anaheim, or the country of tokyo.

Chris "loves the above comment" Con

Wait? I went to Epcot ?. Amazing.

Here's an interesting panoramic of the Seven Dwarves Mine Coaster we took today. Click it for the full size image to see a lot of details. another photo.. significantly crappier but you can see the track. and heres a photo of big thunder. why? why not. -sent from my iPhone

Chad- Thanks for getting all 28 of those tram credits this year so you could keep us updated on Outlaw Run. Great update as always.

Is it a wild mouse?

Did this ride have inversions?

Just by using my psychic powers. I'm going to say you are thinking of grizzly gulch at hong kong disneyland.. No wait.. that's what I'm thinking of.. Does this ride have a tunnel?

Note: Great Escape- Still owned by six flags ... Although, they have been trying to sell it for years.

Is Ohio considered the midwest? Does it have Jr or Gemini in it's name?

Is it a mine train? Is is blue? What does it smell like?

Would you marathon this coaster (happily)?

Prowler. It has to be prowler.

Dragon Wings? It would be a fitting coaster to pick.. Under 180 feet.. fast racing dueling coaster.. euro manufacturer but not in europe.. record setter.. China's first racing coaster. Edit : I just love posting late.

TRANS STUDIOS RACING COASTER Sorry.. I got a little excited there.

furios baco?

If you could describe the coaster in one word. What word would it be?