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The idea behind this image was to create a strong iconic image that uses TPR's design language and colors while playing on the idea, "What if Theme Park Review manufactured roller coasters?". -chris "yes I realize it kind of misses the fun aspect of TPR" con

First try. Yes I realize this is an image of a roller coaster which kind of goes against the contest rules. But; I love the idea of one vibrant, artistic, single image that resonates in your mind (especially if it isn't mine) over a slide show . -chris "always has an opinion" con

Congratulations to everyone that made it the entire 24. Thanks for sharing all of the photos. The Connolly family had a great time living vicariously through you guys. chris "almost feels inspired to photoshop out the watermarks from the space mountain on ride photos" con

Via the Hub -The Magic Kingdom will be offering Fastpass for the Main Street Electrical Parade, Wishes, and Magic, Memories and You! through the month of March. Fastpass tickets will be handed out in the afternoon by cast members for reserved viewing locations in the hub area.

I've never thought of this before, but you are totally correct. Animal Kingdom has Yak & Yeti MGM has Brown Derby Epcot has a number of great restaurants. Magic Kingdom has? Tony's? We ate there once and were thoroughly disappointed. Disney is leaving money on the table by not having an awesome in-park restaurant at Magic Kingdom. -chris "at least we can jump on the monorail and eat at some of Disney's best restaurants" connolly

Is Hollywood Drive-In Golf a third party vendor? . Huge respect to them for using social media correctly. I love when a company communicates with their customers and answers questions or responds to concerns. I look forward to playing a couple rounds next time I'm there. chris "they are doing it right" con

As some of you may know, I recently won (with Nicole) the 2012 edition of Where in the World are Robb & Elissa. I've been fortunate enough to win a couple of these contests before, but was floored when my BOC arrived earlier this week. To call it a box of crap would not be doing it justice as it's a pretty amazing prize. This got me thinking; "This prize deserves the price is right/showcase showdown treament". So without further interruption, here you go- -chris "this is why everyone should participate in TPR contests" connolly Today's Showcase features products you'd love to have after taking a luxurious trip to SINGAPORE! During your long flight to South East Asia, you'll probably want to stay refreshed, clean, and presentable. The first part of our show case includes a shaving kit, sanitary napkin, nail polish, lip gloss, razor, socks, and just about any other item to ensure you are at your best when the flight touches down. Since you'll probably want to be familiar with all of the exotic locations and themeparks you are going to visit, We've provided you with enough maps and reading material to keep even the nerdiest coaster fan happy on the flight. Feeling a little parched during your flight? Look no further. We've included an idle wild koozie and sfag thermos for your adult beverages, some exotic Singapore candy, a hansa park lanyard to ensure you won't lose your passport in a drunk stupor, and a Japanese name stamp in case you do. Thinking about visiting a waterpark in South East Asia, but want to make sure you have the trendiest gear? We're including exclusive Schlitterbahn flip flops as well as a beach bag for all of your souvenirs. Included in your excotic vacation is a visit to Universal's newest ride as well as a t-shirt that will be the envy of all of your friends back home. Miss someone? We've got you covered with exclusive limited edition transformers post cards. But wait there's more- Since this is a VIP trip, you'll feel the love while enjoying your new GRAND OPENING BOX. This box includes, a crystal grand opening paper weight, a limited edition pin,key chain, mug, magnet, and even a phone card to call people back home and remind them of how happy your are. AND YOU ARE GETTING A NEW CAR- Well not really, but you will get an exclusive, misprint Battlestar Gallactica placard that was to be featured on each train. Something you won't find anywhere else. This showcase is yours, if THE PRICE IS RIGHT.

Great trip report so far. If you don't post the next update in 7 days, I'm going to force you to ride tower of terror again

Looks like a fun, little, family park. Great pics as always Chad. Happy to see a lot of familiar faces smiling on this photo trip report.

The title says it all. Here's the video.

Interestingly enough, even the company isn't sure what the theoretical capacity is. If you go to their website (which of course only loads correctly with internet explorer. a terrible sign), The products page lists it at 100 rafts x4 people per hour http://www.polin.com.tr/eng/productdetail.aspx?id=71 Yet their online catalog lists it at 120 rafts x4 people per hour.http://www.polin.com.tr/ebook/waterslides/ 1 raft every 30 seconds? really? -chris "thinks they might just be pulling numbers out of a hat" connolly

Via Screamscape- It looks like they are already building out the "xpass queues" at Epcot. I find it interesting that the first 2 attractions that they are working on to implement xpass (spaceship earth and the seas with nemo) are not actual fast pass rides. This brings up a few questions 1. Does Disney plan on implementing the XPass system on every single attraction at every park? 2. Will these rides now offer fastpass as well? 3. Is this just a fluke to test out the system on high capacity rides before integrating it into the fastpass system? 4. Will resort guests be able to use both Xpass and Fast Pass? In theory you could prebook all of your xpasses for late in the afternoon/night (the same way some people are using the system now) and then just use fastpasses in the morning. If so- ALL YOUR FASTPASS ARE BELONG TO US.

If that is your actual mentality before you walk into guest services, I can see why the outcome wasn't to your liking. -chris "wonders why anyone would like to "smack around" a cast member while they are visiting "the happiest place on earth""connolly

Ratuso- Clearly we won't be able to sway your opinion.. This debate could go on for days, but I think we've covered all of the bases at this point. -chris "Is looking forward to seeing how this plays out" connolly P.S. Tim Freeman- I've had great luck with guest services addressing any issues I've ever had. Small talk and a smile works wonders. P.P.S. This is honestly the most asinine argument I've ever seen on TPR. People are pissed because they can't "work" the system anymore. Be happy that you were able to work it for ten years. Figure out a new system if that's your thing. I'll be at Disney with an infant this year, and we'll make it work by following the rules.

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That's because our group is filled with intelligent, sensible people. This is what makes TPR different from all of those other boards. The only valid argument I see here against the change is that some people might miss a fast pass time due to a fault by Disney (slow restaurant service, ride breakdown, incorrect queue time). If any of those things happen to a guest and they don't get consideration from front line cast members then all they have to do is walk over to guest services and they'll get on the ride. Case closed.

I agree. I love learning about all of these different places via google. This was easily the best Where in the World that I've participated in. Lots of "deep" clues, a bunch of red herrings, and South East Asia is an area I really didn't know anything about. Thanks again to Robb for doing this and everyone that participated.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/axa_15.jpg Found it- The 15th file was missing. This would have made the location search MUCH easier.

These two hidden clues? Cyclone photo- You can see the top of the danga world mascot at the very bottom of the picture. other sign photo- Looks like you can actually see the entire danga bay logo on the bottom right corner.

Danga World 1- Photo shows the inside of a Johor based taxi 2- Shows the casa villas development on the way to day Danga World 3-This is the grand carousel of Danga World 4- Pavement blocks match Danga World (and that is one nice pussy) 5-Guess here, but are these the feathers on the blue duck "family coaster" 6- Not a guess here- The green colored track for aformentioned coaster 7-The cars- note on the sides how the train actually isn't all blue. 8- a photo you took of a sign located at the park 9- Same thing 10-you can rent bicycles to go down danga walk 11- sh*ttier then you expected. 12. In the mirror of the guinness sign you can see the park (or the area you walk past to get to it) 13-water has the blue and white with the bird danga bay logo on it 14-You have to park your car somewhere 15- map of your hotel

Based upon what I can see on the hub (disney's internal messaging site for cast members), this change is only for Disney World and doesn't affect Disneyland (yet?) .

Ghost Blaster image- Indonesia has a ghost coaster ride built by zierer (sp). The red and white coaster on the previous page looks to be the same company. Trans Studio also has a coaster by the same company.. (stretching, I know)

^Yeah every single clue leads me to believe that they are going to windows of the world in china... Followed by world joyland.. angry birds (the attraction. size matters (the miniatures they have there)photos of towers (they have them there) photos of taipei 101(the only miniature they don't have there) , the previous photo of the knock off mythos at world joyland... the china airline.. the bank of china logo.why do I still think they are going to Trans Studios tomorrow? I guess I'm jaded.

^Bank of China Logo.

Have you ever been to Disney? On any given day, you'll see groups of people crowding the FP return line waiting for their time. Self entitled people will be pissed about this change. Regular people will just follow the rules.