BoddaH1994

In all honesty, I want a big steel giant as much as the next guy, but think of it this way: What more can we really do with coasters anymore? We've seen almost every element physically possible to man at some park at some time, so now when they build a new coaster, it's almost a matter of "same stuff, different day". It is for this reason that I am content with the concept of IJ. I think that the themeing will cause a really unique experience that you can't find anywhere else... (well, maybe PCW, but you know what I mean!) The new innovation is themeing... putting you in a ancient tomb, an LA chase sceen, a haunted castle, etc when in all reality, you're in the little farm town of Mason, OH. This form of entertainment really knows no bounds. I mean, think of it this way: what does a coaster do anymore? Granted, you have your launches and things like that, but for most coasters, they tow you up a hill, send you down, you go through some elements and its over. There's really only so much you can do from that point on... I see IJ as the beginning of a new era. This era is going to be the merger of themeing and thrills. No only will you be shot through turns at amazing speeds, or have great air time, but you will have a memorable experience with a story behind it. Let's just hope that when the revolution happens, they keep the themeing up.

I like that much better... I only got to go to Fearfest 3 or 4 times this year because Saturdays and Sundays are really inconvenient for me...

LOL... I wonder if he's even met Dane yet.

I've said it before, and I'll say it again... It's unlikely that FoF will be rethemed to Soundwave. More than likely, they'd build FoF clones at the other Paramount Parks with different themes.

Good idea... anyone want to pitch some contests?

The park was open to gold passholders only, but the official opening day is Saturday, April 9th. There is no official word as to whether or not IJST will be open to the public.

Ya'know. I noticed the Chippery's absence last weekend and didn't really think anything of it at first. Does anyone know if they'll still be selling this season? I didn't get a chance to try the chips last season and was really looking forward to it this year. Unfortunately, the Chippery won't be back this season. In fact, Bret's e-mail address at ChipperyChips.com is invalid, and I don't think the same person has his cell phone number, so I doubt he's still with the company.

lol... It's almost like Jeff gave up on the whole secrecy thing for Winterfest.

A lot of the PKIC crew members will be there. I guess you'd know us if you saw us.

If you were there Saturday, you'd understand why they're not.

lol... actually after reading his discription, I thought maybe he had made a wrong turn and ended up at SFKK.

This is already being discussed here.

I bet this has actually happened to a lot of people.

I think we have found some common ground... lol

True, but back to his point, obesity causes cancer as well, so why not ban fatty foods from the park? You say that you find the smell of smoke unpleasant, but I find seeing men and women who are 50lbs overweight unpleasant to look at in skimpy clothes, on the same note, shouldn't we confine them to certain areas of the park as well? I must say, if anyone has really had their experiences at PKI altered by not having smoking around them must be miserable in public, because regardless of whatever regulation or ban they may put into place, people are going to smoke.

There were a ton of PKI workers there today.

^ He's right, PKI is in fact private property. If you smoke in line, they'll likely just tell you to put it out, but if things get escalated, you may find yourself escorted outside of the front gates.

You win! It was John A. Miller.

Extra credit goes out to anyone who can tell me who invented this system.

It is my understanding that, if the train rolls back in a convenient location, they just more or less push/pull it to get it in motion, but if it's in a difficult spot, they sometimes have to remove a section of track to get the train off.

TheRickster was sitting next to me and Dane and Zosobeast were on that train too.

That's very true. Call me crazy, but I hang on for dear life on DZ, let alone being at the mercy of my OTSR. lol

Lol I bet you didnt know that Top Thrill Dragster didnt make it all the way over the hill and went back down close to loading station. (2 times) But now they got that fix with little boosters on the top And before you say im a lier ,Im not ,do you think CP would tell the public that it didnt make it over two times I use to work at CP Actually, they would. In 2003, the Discovery Channel filmed a segment on Tomb Raider The Ride, and when they aired it, it was on the same show that featured CP's TTD. A big part of the segment was talking about the rare but fun occurances of the ellusive "roll backs". So CP played if off as though they were natural and not a big deal. I'm willing to say that qualifies.

Ok I must be old. Who is he? OMG Nick Lachey was one of the singers from 98 degrees. After they split up he went on to release a solo album. He is also married to Jessica Simpson. Please tell me who know who Jessica Simpson is. He also had his own reality show with Jessica, The Newlyweds on MTV. Which just aired the last epoisde last week I believe. Is he the one who's running for mayor?

I think they tested it around 3. There were also sleighted to test it Saturday at 3, but for obvious reasons, they didn't. Don't knock the slow speeds just yet, sometimes just barely making it over a hill gives you a neat sensation.