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If they tested it, why have there been so many issues with the hydraulic system? And not only on TTD but also on KK. http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/a...EWS17/108070119 ... this has now become even MORE intresting.

^A company is not going to fly a salesman around the globe just for a one park visit. He will hit multiple parks on a given journey (i.e. KI, CP, Hershey, Dorney, KD, BGE, Carowinds etc.). And the cost for a hotel is about $110- minimal for the business traveler in the business of selling multi-million dollar rides.

If that is true, the salesman needs to be fired. Since when does a company take "no" for an answer? Even at a multiple rate.

You have to wonder if the engineer(s) are going to keep their jobs after a snafu like this. With all the problems TTD had, it was somewhat understandable; you just cannot test something with that kind of power at a testing facility. With Maverick, I would have to think they could have built a model of the heartline roll, even at a reduced speed, and had a somewhat accurate test. It still will be a rather fun ride even w/o the heartline roll. You cannot lose what you never had. ... or something like that.

That is intresting. But it still does not answer how SF could build a B&M being so close to CP and KI could not. I also question why the VP of a fabricating facility would know about B&M's contracts. ... but I have been wrong before.

So you are suggesting that CF has the same area at Geauga & KI? If both parks had the same thing, families are going to choose to go to KI over GL.

What paper? I would like to look it up.

Nah. That area is too wide open. People can see everything. If you want romance, check out the photo booths. They are much more private.

^Intamin? T-Bar? Please tell me you forgot the .

I still question how true the whole "non-compete" story. It has been brought up before, and there have only been rumors and no hard facts. SFWoA put in a B & M back in 2000. The same clause would have affected them as well. Not to mention, it would be not make sense for B & M to make this kind of agreement. The more coasters they build, the more money they make. Also even if there were this *agreement* that has been mentioned before, how long would it last? The last B & M built at CP, Mantis, was built 11 years ago. That is a very long time to have this type of agreement. And... (I'm on a roll now ), why would B & M not be able to build near CP, but CP can bring in another coaster manufacturor (Intamin). It just doesn't make sense. My theory is that Paramount just didn't want to spend the money on a B & M. They might be expensive, but they meet their deadlines and normally don't have major issues (i.e. Maverick, TTD, WT, SoB).

... X-Base.... Sounds like an "extreme illegal substance".

For some, strange reason, this seems appropriate again. http://gprime.net/flash.php/postingandyou

The definition of insanity is what? I remember when MF opened in 2000. There were only 2 trains operating due to the third train not having enough cycles (insurance or safety issue?). Opening day was rather ugly, great weather but also a great line. Let's hope that there will be 2 trains. I would have to guess that the best time for the ride to open would be next Wednesday. The park needs some time to break the crew in. Breaking the crew in on Saturday would be ugly.

^Alot of work can be done during the week when the park is closed. Can anyone confirm that there is still only one train on the tracks?

Well is he a BIG 6'2 or a skinny 6'2. If he is a skinny 6'2 there should be no problem. If his waist is over 42" he may have an issue. He should have no problem with Magnum. TTD should be OK. MF may be an issue. There are test seats for TTD, MF, WT, and Raptor. He should try them before getting in line (but then again, the test seats are not a gaurantee.

^It was my understanding that SF used the third train for spare parts. I could be mistaken though.

Where did the one train rumor come from? According to everything that has been mentioned, everything is on schedule. Considering that the ride is not new, only removed and rebuilt, I cannot see why both trains cannot operate Memorial Day weekend.

Unfortunately, high prices for food & drink seem to be the norm not only for amusement parks, but for sporting events and other large social-like events. Now the questions is, is the price equal to the quality? I don't mind paying for food at a park like BGE, because IMO it is some really good food. Now the price vs. quality at parks like KI or CP, I tend to pack a cooler. Chances are that this is one of the big reasons why parks are going the franchise route. If people are familiar with the food & quailty, they will tend to eat in the park (i.e. Chick-fil-a, Skyline, Johnny Rockets, TGIF etc.)

This article gives a little more detail into the investigation. I wonder if American parks are required to test the trains' axels on a regular basis. If not, I hope so now! http://www.yomiuri.co.jp/dy/national/20070512TDY02012.htm

Media day is usually just for the media- usually requires a invite. If anyone could attend, then it would be Any day- usually requires a season pass or daily admission at the gate.

Is that even possible?

Huh? If a restraint would have failed, it would be really big news. What exactly was shown?

So they sell their American parks for $1.24 billion so the can build overseas for $1 billion? Is there something I'm missing here? http://www.boston.com/news/world/asia/arti...rea_theme_park/

Are you sure that the quote was "ice cream experiences" and not "I scream experiences"? I find it rather intresting that he would make the comment about themeing. SF current financial status is not the best, and themeing costs big bucks to not only install, but to maintain. If they put it up, I hope they can maintain it so it does not look like garbage in a few years.

^ Conspiracy Theorists "Since I didn't see it myself, it CAN'T be true"