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Finally got my first rides in this morning. Would have been an awesome time to marathon it given there wouldn't have been more than 40-50 people re-riding. Unfortunately I only had a small window to stay due to work, but between 8:35 and 9am I got 3 rides, knocking off Front Row, Row 10 & Backwards. Only wait was for backwards with most trains despatching with 8-10 vacant seats. Front Row for the first ride of the day and my first experience on this ride was amazing. As someone who hasn't done the overseas trips most of you have, it was hands down the best coaster experience I've ever had. Smoothness, speed, freedom in restraints, it was epic! Row 10 was super fun, with snaps of extra speed and acceleration. A bit less smooth than the front but worth it for that force on the first drop. Backwards was a crazy experience. The highlight is probably the lift hill and the hanging feeling you get. Like row 10 not as smooth as the front of the train. I did find it a little nauseating, which isn't something I've experienced before on coasters. I definitely wouldn't have been able to do back to backs in the backwards seats. Glad I experienced it but probably wouldn't rush back into it given the upcharge and that fact I preferred the front. Will definitely jump in the back again at FN's though to get the night experience. Amazing 10/10 for mine

From tonight.

Trains this morning were being sent with only the first 5 rows with people on them. It was that quiet.

Some classic footage I dug out.

I haven't heard anything since that group PM he sent saying he was on a "self-imposed exile" or something and wanting people to like his facebook page. @Skeeta, @AlexB weren't one of you tracking the fridge at some point?

Has anyone checked recently how accurate @Jamberoo Fan's fridge ended up being?

Well, it is definitely possible, depending on load operators \ stacking with two trains and\or power supplies.

Ehh... well I can comfortlbly say I was wrong having had my first rides today. In saying that, I'd never been on a hyper prior to today so I was making assumptions based on practically nothing... good one Brad.... haha

A bit off topic but I just saw this and thought it was an amazing idea. Busch Gardens Tampa have put in a park map for their Halloween event, however they use a sliding board so a scare actor can scare people while they’re looking at the map. What a great idea!

To be fair @Brad2912, at the time he asked the question, the thread title only said 'photography'. A kind Mod has added 'videography' to the thread title, but hasn't commented to advise of the change.

It's open this morning. 2 trains. No sign of any issues

I think youll be safe. Nothing is broken, dont know where the 25 mims came from. Power issues hit the whole park after 3. Pretty much every major ride went into e-stop because of it apparently. Usual case of resets and evacs as needed id expect. If something really was wrong, you'd probably see them working all night to get it sorted for tomorrow.

Good suggestions MickeyD! Village Rewards has a nice ring to it.

100% agree @AlexB. I'd like to see something like a point system based on Member spend introduced. Earn say 1 point for every dollar spent on memberships plus bonus points for Premium memberships, special services and events booked online. Introduce a system in-Park allowing Guests to scan their memberships and receipts for purchasing a Product or Service across the brand to earn say 1 point per 2 dollar spent. Redeem anything from locker hire, photopass, Rivals backwards to meals - all the way up to the more high end experiences like AOS, a stay at SW or a backstage MW tour. Such an incentive for Members would not only encorage greater visitation it would significantly increase visitor spend across the brand/properties. Thoughts?

That's what videography is...