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The difference is Disney takes their sweet time to get new lands and attractions up and running, while Universal seems to be on a whole different level of production while still producing at a level on par with Disney (in recent years anyway).Sent from my SM-G925V using Tapatalk I don't want to start an argument but this line always gets bounced around with little to no "facts" to back it up other than assumptions. Harry Potter IOA was announced and construction started in 07 and finished in 2010. Avatar started construction in 14 and assumed completion in 17. 2011-2014 for the Second part of Harry Potter land to open up. 2010-2014 for Fantasy Lands upgrade at magic kingdom. Kong Island from 13-16 To be honest the timelines seem almost similar. Plus Disney for the most part is working with timeless attractions and characters while Universal is working with a limited character audience. The timeless characters means that the change don't have to happen as often. And maybe it's media coverage. Because thugs change a bit faster at Universal it could be that things are not released as early or found out about as they are over at Disney. Star Wars land announced in 15 construction to begin in 16 and most likely finished in 18... Not really different that Harry Potter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

But it's no different that people will proudly pay $75month on a 700+ credit card debt while buying more on that card.... My real concern/question about everything is what happens if CF can't be bought outright. Will they spin the parks off individually or will they strip em down and limit the sale of the land... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Love the writing and feel it should get a bump back to the front pge Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Not to be that guy but yeah.... I wouldn't expect anything but the best from Universal and/or Disney. The parks are fighting for the same tourist dollars practically Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I worked across the parking lot/street back in 07/08. After the show we would go over there for a drink or two. Always seemed clean and not terrible. My question is once a building gets so bad can it be fixed to house food again. Will people go with that record? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

True. The more rare a location the odds that it stays full which means more money. More money means they can take care of the place. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The most telling sign of how much weather can change is that since 2 pm of the 17 (and as of this writing it's 11:57 on the 22) there has been 50 weather prediction reports. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The most telling sign of how much weather can change is that since 2 pm of the 17 (and as of this writing it's 11:57 on the 22) there has been 50 weather prediction reports. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I feel that I need to drag out my old man knowledge of meteorology: Weather prediction is a science and an art at the same time. Predictions are made using a scientific formula that uses a bunch of current data (think temps in and around the area, barometric pressure, wind, humidity, etc). Depending on the meteorologists, some have created their own formulas, some modify others, and some buy formulas. These formulas are all out into the computer systems that help crunch the data. These formulas then create multiple models based on differing degrees of predictability. The chief meteorologist and/or the others will look at the data and models and pick the one that fits the area the most. (Some models may say yes it's 90 now but there's a 5% chance of 15 inches of snow in 3 days). The models all include weather patterns and high low pressure systems. The more data points the more likely they can predict out and the closer you are predicting for the higher the percentage of being right. Realistically, 1 day our you are 85-95, 3-5 days you are sitting at 50-60, 5-8 days your sitting at 25-40%, 8 days or more it's about 10% accurate. Those numbers can change slightly with a bunch of data (think if you take 100 data points you increase your predictability by .5%. ) Most weather prediction software and models can predict out years and they are comical to look at. Because they predict/model weather on a continent basis they can show high/low pressure formations switching polar blasts changing directions, permanent cold spots settling over Mexico, etc. The problem is that there is a lot of science involved and people don't understand all of the variables that influence weather. The easiest way to think of this is imagine driving down 275 shooting an arrow at a car that's in front of you. The closer the car (day) the easier it is to hit. But if the car changes lanes, hits traffic, has a cross wind, etc it becomes difficult. So yes meteorologists can be wrong but it's difficult to be accurate when literally you are taking in every major variable of all of space and time to predict what may happen in a day or two Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Everything I have ever been taught about crisis management and minor pr kerfluffles is to own it and get out in front of it. It truly felt like the opposite was happening with Sea World. A report surfaces at least on the surface play lip service and say we will investigate all claims and vow that you will be a bastion of animal rights, etc Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Which makes selling property slightly harder I would assume... Here's a great deal on some land but. You have to keep this giant roller coaster built there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I find the video of the Jazzland/New Orleans more haunting than GL. Mainly because so much of the parks structure is still there so it seems so much more haunting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought the Meijer would hide most or part of the abandoned park? Plus I mean fences can be put in of course.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It may be a kid coastersish but outside of KI Woodstock Express would be a nice little ride versus a "kiddie" coaster. It's all perspective though ya know Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I think what hurts that location more than anything is the entrance being right in side of the kid side of the park. Even though some of the rides are not kid only rides (Eagle replacements, Surf Coaster, former Reptar ride, and the dark ride, Race for Your Life Charlie Brown). Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I won't speak for the building (not even sure nor would want to guess on the structure) but the building has housed and could house again an above average to great dark ride. It has hosted the HB ride, the Smurfs, and Phantom. It hosted Scooby and now Boo. Smurfs was (if I have read correctly) was a very well done redo of the ride with the track (boat) system not changing from the HB ride. It was completely redone (and cut in half) for Phantom and a stage/theater. Phantom was taken out and a good Scooby Ride was put in. Scooby left in a hurry an a half put together Boo ride replaced it and a boo haunt replaced the theater. It's not the ride or the building its the planning and care put into th design of the ride that matters more. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I wish they would install some trees but I don't see that happening. Banshee plaza area is nice to look at but miserable on a sunny July day... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Would be surprised if they were trolling fans? Anyone remember the "two things that have been here since the beginning will be removed" with the picture of The Racer? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2016/01/25/new-track-going-up-on-hulk-at-universals-islands-of-adventure/ Looks like they are hoping to reopen this summer. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

In the pic replied to by Gordon... What stops a nefarious person from throwing something at the riders when they come by. I'm assuming that's a public road... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Be careful what you wish for. An expansion could mean the removal of something. See Carowinds and their water park expansion Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Banshee (to me) isn't just another ride. It moved into my top 3 fav coasters at the park (Beast, Banshee, The Bat). I love reading these theories. Some of you have a great imagination and should pursue writing. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I never rode it as Tomb Raider but I did as the crypt (I think I did at least but I remember 3 rows and lots of effects and the sliding door so maybe it was as Tomb Raider?). My overall question is why was Kings Dominion able to keep the music/lights/monkeys but KI couldn't? That ride in particular makes me wonder what would have happened if KI and Paramount had a better continuation.... Also the park map showing camp grounds, golf course, and hotel..... So sad about how in a matter of about 15-20 years the park was stripped of the resortness of what it was suppose to be. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Of course we want more more more, but in a glass half full mode we are we very lucky as a park to have: a scrambler, Shake Rattle Roll, Monster, An Eagles type ride, the swing ride near FoF, a Merry Go Round, a jr Whip, a few car rides for the kids, and not mention the big flats of DT, WS, and Delirium. I mean what else do we need to fill a gap that's not really offered by what we have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yet if they didn't follow the reasonable accommodations required the ADA.... Not a lawyer just work with a lot of special needs families and help point them in the right direction. Plus what sort of upsets me is the fact they made the special needs person clean bathrooms. Obviously they didn't want him interacting with people like a ticket taker or even a sweeper..... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk