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Yes. It was definitely a more intense experience. I think it fit the theme of tomorrowland quite well actually. The original concept was another Eisner decision. He def catered more to the thrill seeker audience. Once Disney began tying in more rides to its movies, the ride was renamed and toned down. Toned down? That's an understatement ;-) Snzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I tell everyone to skip it. It's a complete waste of time, and beneath Disney... but then so is the Stitch Character. He's every bit as annoying as their other bottom tier character - Roger Rabbit. How can you hate Roger Rabbit? That movie was pure genius! Lilo and Stitch was funny as well (as was the spin-off TV series), though not as good as Roger Rabbit.

I didn't realize there were any other coasters in New Orleans since SFNO closed, but apparently there's still one more. http://www.thrillnetwork.com/content.php?r=3421-Katrina-damaged-Lady-Bug-coaster-to-be-replaced Also see http://theadvocate.com/news/neworleans/6800953-148/city-park-to-get-new for the original article (linked to at the end of the Thrill Network one).

It depends on what's going on at the park and what else I'm busy with at the time. A couple years ago when there wasn't much going on in the offseason, I disappeared in the offseason, but the buzz of Banshee and the fact that I now get a notification on my phone every time someone likes or quotes one of my posts (thanks Tapatalk!) has kept me here more than usual

While in line for Flight of Fear yesterday, someone behind me in line said "This had better be better than Disaster Transport!". Whether they thought it was or not, I have no idea.

I not only know what one is, I had one when I was a kid! So much fun, until you lost a part or found that your set didn't have all the parts for what you wanted to build

Really hard to tell from that camera. We either need one closer to the construction zone or one with better resolution.

Yesterday's train ride was by far the best one I've had all year. The guy doing the spiel (I believe his name was Bret but I don't remember) decided to ad-lib the standard script and make it quite funny. Highlights: He made some comment about a "rickety old wooden bridge" and hoping it didn't collapse when we went over the wooden bridge shortly after leaving Rivertown Apparently the train is powered by "Kings Island magic" and we were running low until everyone on the train yelled "choo choo", which replenishes the supply of magic The bear in the woods is a vegetarian and is on a diet, so he won't eat you, but he will eat your salad if you bring him one, especially if it's got ranch dressing, but since he's on a diet it needs to be low-fat dressing. The crossing guard is a trained bear wrestler He made Soak City sound like a luxurious beach resort He pointed out the "electrical outlets cleverly disguised as tree stumps", mentioning the old animatronics, and also joked about how realistic the blue stumps looked He made some comment about a "big pile of rocks" being one of KI's greatest attractions, along with a couple of bad rock-related jokes ("they sure do rock" and "don't take them for granite") He said that the western town is real (in comparison to the tree stumps), then added "real fake" After mentioning Old Fort Coney and Missouri Jane, he said you might want to bring your Boo Blaster with you if you come that way at night I also noticed that there's now a stuffed Pikachu wearing a bandana and cowboy hat sitting on the rocker at the store in the town along the route. Not sure when that was added but I thought that was funny as well.

A couple others I've heard lately: "Rumor Has It" by Adele "Losing My Religion" by REM Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

What is the flavor? Blueberry or something? I believe it is blueberry. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

Here are construction pics from today And for those without Flash: Banshee Construction 8/20

Cincinnati is not in Sprint's rollout list for LTE, but that's just how their PR works for some reason. They'll announce that 'these cities' (usually about a dozen) have just completed the update, and 'these cities' (half dozen or so) will be completed in the next few months. For the first time, I picked up LTE in Sharonville and then again I'm Ft Wright, KY. It may be a little late, but it's coming... It's also available in the North College Hill area and in part of Mt. Healthy. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

When I was at the park last week, the ride op at Zephyr kept calling it by names of other rides in Coney ("welcome to the scrambler", "enjoy your ride here on the Dodgem" and ending with "I hope you enjoyed your ride here on the Firehawk"). He followed that up with "Enjoy the rest of your day here at Cedar Point - America's rockin roller coast!". I didn't see other guests' reactions, but I thought it was funny. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

Also theme from "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (though the version actually used for the movie is rarely heard these days) Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

No, I was referring to Train Stop Inn. I've known about the cartridge plant for years :-) Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

I actually wouldn't expect huge crowds on Sunday. Many people in this area will be partying on the riverfront that day (for those who aren't locals, look up Riverfest...) Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

I actually stumbled across that place last month while driving around on my way to KI. Looks like an interesting place, though I couldn't tell you how to get there again. It's one more thing that makes me want to follow that bike trail its entire length (from near Terrace Park all the way to Yellow Spring). Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

How many rides has everyone ridden the day it opened to the public? I can only think of 2 myself - Firehawk and WindSeeker. I didn't plan on being there for WindSeeker's first day, but it just worked out that way. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

I've gone alone many times and don't mind it. I can do what I want at my own pace, and being a single rider has its perks at times - such as being pulled ahead of the line to fill one empty seat on a ride. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

Another reason older rides remain popular is that they offer an experience you don't find on newer rides for various reasons. There's a reason that Beast remains the longest wooden coaster after nearly 35 years, and nobody else has come close to breaking that record (Voyage, in 2nd place on the "longest wood coaster" list, is 6442 feet - 917 feet shorter than Beast).

I actually remember the old "employees only" section, which was here when I joined as an employee back in 2005. It was fun, but definitely an issue (many things posted there would not have been allowed in other sections, and even then, the park did question you about posting information that wasn't public knowledge - I even got written up for a mistake I'd made after I had posted about it in an "employee screwups" topic). Looking back, I'm actually surprised such a section ever existed, as it would be a logistical nightmare for everyone involved.

Here is the video for those who haven't seen it yet:

There's been a lot of talk about Celtic music, so why not a Celtic tune called "Song of the Banshee"? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZpCUer5qvI

Starship 4000 is fun (I rode the one at Beech Bend a couple years ago), but doesn't add much and would get old fast. In my opinion Coney could use some more "classic" flats like some of the ones at Coney Island. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk 4

Any of the classic flats in Coney. They may not be as big or as exciting as other rides in the park, but I still love riding them. Sent from my SPH-L710 using Tapatalk 4

You are still disappointed that you didn't get to ride everything even though you're visiting the park about once a week and have a gold pass.