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Batty is Vekoma, the stigma must be unbearable.

^I could have done better lol, really it's just what I did, it was fun to reflect on 2015. I never bother going to Disney when I'm in LA, prefer Halloween haunts and coasters - so lazy. 2015 was actually a lean year compared to years I've done Theme Park Review tours. Oh I forgot. I did Adventure World in Perth in January 2016.

2015 Luna Park Melbourne, Wonderland Fun Park (Melbourne, yes I got the credit), Luna Park Sydney, Movie World (Gold Coast), Sea World (Gold Coast), Dreamworld (Gold Coast), Adventuredome, Fun Spot America, Fun Spot Kissimmee, Busch Gardens Tampa, Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney Studios Orlando, Sea World Orlando, Universal Orlando, Knott's Berry Farm, Six Flags Magic Mountain, Universal Hollywood, Queen Mary Dark Harbour (a haunt, but did have rides)...I think that's it. 2016 Actually done: Luna Park Sydney, Movie World (GC), Sea World (GC). Possibilities: probably stuff west coast USA.

A Wanda takeover would be good, but venture capitalists are purely about profit - I mean it could go the way of Australia's wonderland if they could get away with turning the land parcel into industrial or residential.

^In my opinion, only get stuff that is $10 or more so you get your money's worth. I thought the clam chowder was good (though I note the stand was identified as the corn cobb stand last Sat night) - it's a large hollowed out bread bun with the chowder inside. The southern chicken was one I wanted to try but I didn't get to it.

Bummer, I was at MW on Saturday. Green Lantern did get going eventually. It had a big line at first, but it dropped off a bit in the middle of the day. I was disappointed Superman wasn't running too, I hoped it would be going during the day like the previous week, but oh well. Sea World was ridiculous to get in on Monday too. I got there super early because they were opening at 1.30pm and I had the Shark Encounter at 2pm.

I went on Saturday night. Ate way too much of the Millionaire's bacon, it was 2 slices for $6 and 4 for $10 - 2 slices was enough. Also did the Po Boy which was just okay, the Clam Chowder which was good, and key lime pie from the bakery. Thought the entertainment was fun, they parade had really great colour and energy. They had a meet and greet early for the Sony artist - I've never heard a bar of Dami M's music so I wasn't in for that. Got the express pass for the rides - which was certainly advisable if you wanted to ride. Superman wasn't open during the day either. I'm no expert, but it appeared the launch cable wasn't there. Good event, though it did get a bit congested in the main stage area. They probably could have moved the food places somewhere less restrictive, but maybe people would miss the stalls if they were a bit out of the way. Even though we parked on the edge of the parking lot, it did take us a while to get out.

^Awesome, Mystery Manor really makes a visit worthwhile. As others have observed, there's a lot of possibilities with combined space...let's see what they do (or don't do)...

I might go for a ride tomorrow. From the map online it looks like Mystery Manor is now gone, I'm surprised they didn't keep it for the school holidays. That was a fantastic attraction.

^So I should use all three of my Southern Sampler choices on the bacon? It's all about the bacon, no kale...

Yes good times, I found this POV video I took 6 years ago on rather warp-speed run on the T-train.

It was fun, we had some good times and laughs on it. I'll have to get there this week and have a last tango myself.

We saw people doing something similarly stupid on the rapids ride just after Christmas. Fortunately and unfortunately they didn't make that years Darwin awards. It would be a real shame if this ride got restraints because of this.

I've got 3 choices on the sampler, so I'm thinking: Millionaire's Bacon, PO Boys, and Southern BBQ Chicken.

The millionaire bacon sounds nice. I'm going Saturday so I might give it a go, got the Southern Sampler pass so I'll make sure I've decided what I want in advance so I can get to the stall early.

Nice work Ocean Girl. I wish I'd recorded some of my early amusement park experiences. I'm not even 100% what my first ever coaster was.

Poor seats, they deserve at least a plastic tarp over them, even if it is a carnie ride with fixed foundations.

I think it's just wishful thinking. I've been to the docklands, it's pretty dead (rode the "rollercoaster" lol). The location would be more suitable for a mid-size amusement park. It wouldn't take much to dwarf Luna Park Melbourne in terms of size.

^Yes I've heard it doesn't make you sick like a simulator. I know I struggle with some simulators. Funnily I really had to fight the barf doing an aerobatic flight last year, it felt like a simulator lol just with serious g forces. I agree with djrappa that they are putting this on some really good coasters rather than lacklustre rides is a shame. I mean Superman at Six Flags New England has it, which is disappointing because it's an awesome coaster already and based on the anecdotal evidence so far, lines will be scary.

Apparently, the deal with Six Flags is being paid for by Samsung. From what I hear from a local friend, the headsets are already falling apart at Magic Mountain and they are running short waiting for parts. Though he said he was impressed with the experience at the media day. I also see a report on Screamscape that wait time for the VR coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia has tripled with the introduction of VR headsets, the case in point reported said the usual 1 hour point in the queue took 2hr 55min. I was surprised that people I know were impressed with the experience, but I don't know how practical it will be in the long run.

Moving dirt around has never been more riveting. Thanks for the update BTW.

^Well that was a good ad for it. Now the SLC nut will sign up. I'll probably get a press release about it while I'm sleep walking tonight.

Ha how do you get that highest of coaster geek honours? I was a mod on ozcoaster lol. Back to Doomsday, I hope this will be the start of more rides in the future. I'm there's some simple, but effective flats they could throw in there in the future.

If this carnie ride was at another park I wouldn't even ride it, still undecided if I'll ride the Movie World one. Should be a lively precinct though (a grave yard is livelier than what it was). So what's this about another SLC LOL, duelling SLCs, the greatest thing since duelling banjos.

^Thanks for clearing that up, easy to get them mixed up, they are very similar. Awesome ride. I think I've ridden both manufacturers. I recall riding one at Indiana Beach and another at Linnanmaki in Helsinki, and of course the Sydney Easter show.