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I taped Extreme Rides 2003 last night. I thought that this was an excellent show. Superb coverage of Delirium. I liked some of the other flats they showed like the swatter. I also thought that the one coaster, Colossus, with the ten inversions, looked really boring. Then I realized, it has to be. The ride is less than a minute and you can only go so fast through the inversions. So, it must be doing inversions for nearly the entire ride. Too bad they didn't cover Tomb Raider more, even though I don't like the ride.

I agree FOF 1996, you can't really compare the two.

That was all that I was really saying...that they cars may be replaced with electric ones. 2006 is a big mystery to me. We have received new rides/attractions of every flavor recently....ie. IJ: Stunt Track, Delirium, SDATHC, Boomerang Bay. What's left other than a face lift for Coney Mall or an addition to Coney Mall?

It's a repeat from last year, but I never got to see it. I know I hate to miss coaster shows, so I thought it would be cool to post an update.

Here's a reminder in case you missed it last year. Extreme Rides 2003, featuring Top Thrill Dragster will air tonight at 6:00 pm on the Discovery Channel. Also, tomorrow, on the Travel Channel, the show Theme Park Secrets, featuring PKI, will air at 5:00pm. Usually, they air these shows 2-3 times in an evening, so you may want to check local listings for other times it will air. Peace...

Actually, I like the name Italian Job:Stunt Track. I don't want every movie themed attraction to be _______:The Ride. That gets lame and old real quick. Actually, PKI has only used it once with Tomb Raider and that is enough. So, are people saying that they should go back and re-name themed movie rides to Top Gun: The Ride, Face/Off: The Ride, Drop Zone: The Ride, etc? Too repetitive and sounds ridiculous to boot.

I wish that they would. But, if something goes near the SOB/FOF area, which was speculated before, they may not do anything quite yet.

I say B&M inverted. Well, maybe not. Anyway, I don't know about 2006, but a new flat would be cool. Only now can I say this since we are getting a coaster in '05. A revamp of the antique cars that will have a nick theme to it. They may replace the cars as well because from what I have heard, it is becoming expesive to maintain the cars as they are.

I said, screw this, I'm getting a SF season pass next year...NOT! This ride will be awesome! No doubt about it. To all of the people complaining about their choice of a new ride...go queue up somewhere else or don't come at all. I thought there were three launches in store for this ride, but I could be wrong. I wonder if they will sell IJ polo shirts next year. I love my polos.

Yeah, I heard that the bumping of going down the stairs will be simulated and not actual bumps in the track.

Vortexlover2, you also forgot that PKI had the first suspended coaster in the world...The Bat.

"Does anyone know when the details or facts of this coaster will come out? I think its odd they are keeping it quiet" Maybe there are some things that they are still working out. This would be a good reason not to release all stats. Plus, they want to keep us guessing the rest. How else will we fill up the message boards?

Yep, it is a coaster. With multiple launches. It will be no less of a coaster than FOF. Yeah, I would still like to see a steel hyper or something else, but this more than satisfies my wishes for a new coaster at PKI. The drought is finally over. And, I'm willing to bet money that it will be worth the long wait.

Don't know if it has been announced, but it has been confirmed. Shaggy said it and I believe it. Also, there are plans to relocate the Tiques and theme them. I'm guessing something for the kids related to Nick somehow.

Why re-theme the antique cars? Same reason they added theming to the log flume and re-named it Wild Thornberry's. It did breathe some new life into the log flume. Plus, they added the on-ride photo.

Actually, from what I have heard, the antique cars are only leaving for one season. They should be back in 2006. Moving the Flyers is an option they are looking at. Hopefully, they will relocate the Floral Clock.

Funny...I mention theming going to hell and get jumped on. Truth is, it should be in the budget no matter what the budget is for keeping the ride operating. :offtopic: Anyway, can't wait for 2005. I have heard that it will be under 100 ft in height. Can't say for sure.

Premier also uses a similar track.

All I can say is, I am impressed. This will be a great addition to the park. Was it mentioned where it will be located in the park?

Umm, what problems do B&M's have? None I can think of. They also own the patent on their wheel design which is why there are no other inverts as smooth as them.

I would say that people will remember the Italian Job two years from now because they are making a sequel. I am voting for the Italian Job because it sounds more like a dark ride experience like something from Universal Studios ala the Mummy. Haven't been on the Mummy, but I hear it is awesome.

Actually, I heard it was a chain dog that fell off of one of the cars. Do I win the prize? Survey says?!

I thought it was a poor choice. Who, in the next five years will remember Crocodile Dundee?

Actually, the chain is being replaced with a rope and two horses.

I got one of those SOB shirts last week. They are too cool.