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^ You sure you are looking at Breakers Express?

That brings up an intresting question. Will FL be available for HW or HH given the reduced hours?

I can *somewhat* remember waiting for 4+ hours for Beast in 1979. I did the same for MF in 2000 on opening day.

I really have no opinion what they put in as long as it is: safe, reliable, fun, and I don't need Aleve after "enjoying" it.

Ride still closed: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_21203633/vallejo-superman-roller-coaster-remains-closed-while-crews In an attept not to assume, it's too bad the article does not clarify that the park does/ does not have a crane.

Some thoughts: - Year round income allowing larger maintenance staff. - One train/ car can be taken off ride & rehabbed while still operating. As opposed to all rides being down at once at a seasonal park. - Nonseasonal parks take rides down for major rehab for months at a time (i.e. Test Track at Epcot) and have the luxury of picking & choosing which ride that will be, as again, all seasonal park rides being down at once. - Weather. Yes, many things can be accomplished during the winter months, it is just considerably slower than if it was warm.

^If you look close walking up the ramp to the station, you can see the ramp & former exit. I believe the "outhouse moon" is still on a door near the exit opening. The exit let out onto the (current) gated pathway just South of Beast that is now for authorized personnel only. In this pic, instead of making a right down the exit, it went to the left. In this pic (it's hard to see) on the bottom left, you can see the "outhouse" with the moon. The exit went next to that onto the pathway.

Nice info! Notice the color of the last car? That pic is prior to opening day 1979.

^Nights of Fire had a different meaning at KI. It can now be used again next 4th as SoB is now being taken down and will hopefully be gone by then.

No, this board is not about Kongs Island. - Brown. Who's point was just proven.........

^You post was not about KI's trademarks but CF's (FUN). Reading the fine print is as important as meaning what you write......

There are many things that led to SoB's death: design, plan, loop, contractor(s), investment, materials.The lighter cars were actually an attept to save it.

CF has more trademarks than you think: http://www.trademarkia.com/company-cedar-fair-lp-222594-page-3-2

Make it a win/ win for everyone. Luminosity is fantastic. Clear Timberwolf, get a new stage for Luminosity, use the same stage for the small handful of yearly events. And no, do not shut down the coaster when the stage is being used.

Through the grapevine: CF has trademarked "Gold Striker". http://tarr.uspto.go...&entry=85686395 or is it StratoSoar? http://tess2.uspto.g...4009:ratjgi.2.1 You can see in the above link, the trademark was abandoned (the name was believed to be for WindSeeker), but I would believe it could still be used. Or did they plan it this way, and "Gold Striker" for GA since the park's future is no longer in doubt?

It's a news article.Facts of the story can be exaggerated for a dramatic feel.

Lemme guess: your hair is now flourescent pink?

Or is it in the past these things happend more often than many believed, but with the: news, pictures, video, literally being a click away combined with news sources begging for "dramatic" stories, these breakdowns are being forced down our throats?What should be noted is that all safety procedures were followed, and guests were not injured- only inconvenienced. UPDATE: http://www.mercurynews.com/breaking-news/ci_21192654/park-no-mechanical-issues-vallejo-coaster-stall At least this article mentions no riders were injured.

Avalanche at KD is similar: I have also heard the "sand issue" was an inaccurate theory by enthusiasts of why AR was enclosed.

It can be debated if SoB is a sequel (IMO SoB NEVER was a sequel), but in addition to the coasters already mentioned: Ravine Flyer II.....

http://www.insidebayarea.com/news/ci_21187193/riders-stranded-vallejo-superman-roller-coaster?source=most_viewed

Wait for my shocked face.... Did you see it?

^ Yes it changed 4 years ago. I have difficulty believing someone is competent enough to use a computer (thus FB), but has no clue what timezone a major city is in just 2 hours away.

That lady is a nut.