DaptoFunlandGuy

Raging Spirits at TDS has an inversion and all loose articles are carried on board (yes, not Australia, I know). I don't think it's as simple as "inversions = strict" and lots of factors come into play - how exposed the ride vehicle is, whether there are negative forces that could eject articles, as opposed to positive forces that will keep them precisely where they are, and also how open to bystanders the ride envelope is. CorkScrew comes to mind - inversions over the top of guests, and although they did have storage boxes there was no strict 'no items' policy that these days would likely see phones carried on board... (though if it were operating post-2016, we'd probably see nets installed under the corkscrew and metal detectors in the queue, so who knows?)

sensible outcome.

The Madagascar plot is potentially the largest land in the park. Crate adventure certainly occupied a LOT of space back there. Excuse the poor paint efforts here, but here's what they're working with. There's plenty of space for this (though noting they've apparently only built one simulator room for Mayhem instead of two, so that saves them a fair bit of space, though it will kill capacity a bit...

I think the point is, their previous price point was stupidly overpriced, and resulted in the seats dispatching empty a majority of the time. I'm happy to see it approaching a level that most find acceptable either as a 'once per visit' or even more, simply to keep the seats full. In fact, i'd be happy if there were a 2-3 cycle wait for these seats as opposed to them generally being a walk-on.

I'm hearing that Leviathan and DC Rivals have both had a recent price drop on their rear row - Rivals is now $20 for backwards (fasttrack for forwards is $25). not sure how much Levi is but hearing similar adjustments over at SW have been made.

Yeah look, that would be a fair interpretation, if it wasn't for the fact that that also isn't a 'never been done before' thing either. Land of Oz (theme park) - Wikipedia I've been saying this since the Flash BTS content started to release. I think their media team have really lifted their game to new heights (or gotten fresh blood?) and i'm super keen to see Village continue to push out their great insights into new constructions and other activities going on behind the scenes. But that doesn't mean i'm not going to call out bullshit from the C-suite.

The thread was specifically started based off of the "main arena" (that being the one at the end of main street, which the context of the online discussion had clearly outlined, which is why the options were limited to only the occupants of that arena), but by all means, feel free to create your own thread on the Show stage and it's former incarnations (i'd be voting for Maverick, but thats just me)

except New Atlantis, or Wild West Falls... Precisely. I think that we're so used to calling out false or 'stretched truth' statements in their media releases now its just second nature. Also, they still haven't explained what a "multi-type" coaster is either.

Except, you know, the giant Arkham\Lethal building that they're reusing for the emerald city...

Yesterday I made a joke to someone that this was where the rotting shack from next to first aid ended up, but yours is better. the nostalgic heartstrings are torn from memories of racing to paint the whole picture, in the short refresh time you had, with such bad touchscreen accuracy that would never wash today but we all just accepted as the coolest tech ever back in the day. YOU CAN PAINT ON A SCREEN WITH YOUR FINGER!

Yeah we read a number of different sources and some assured us it'd never happen again, and others cautioned that 'as long as its an active option in the App, they can switch it on in surge periods'. We thought it was odd because the full day we had in park felt busier.

clearly it solves the issues of having two riders in a seat of various sizes and ensuring both are appropriately restrained.

Like Nintendo, cast were stationed at the entrance pathway behind the stones with an umbrella and handheld barcode scanners. You read daily trip reports? wow.

Honestly with the winds we've been having recently, i'm not surprised it's been down. Maybe they decided to keep KFF and Claw open due to that?

Just a slight amendment to this - As at June, timed entry to HP was an active option in the app, however it was not in use every day. We visited on a 1.5 day ticket, and entry was restricted on our first (half) day in the afternoon, but not the following (full) day when we had our express pass. The terms and conditions on the USJ website do specify that the timed entry requirements depend on crowd conditions, so if the area is important to you, the Express will guarantee you entry. *Important to note that USJ releases express passes in date blocks, so keep an eye on the website to ensure you buy them as soon as they become available. With DK opening later in the year, they may go quickly.

Universal Singapore has recovered fully from the covid shutdowns and is in full swing. Minions land is rumoured to open by Christmas - however many spaces outside of the park in the Resorts World area of Sentosa are under redevelopment so you may need to go farther afield from the park to complete your day (there's plenty of other sentosa attractions to occupy the day though!) After visiting earlier this year, I could honestly skip the Tokyo Disney parks on a repeat visit - Unless the additions since your last visit warrant a return. The crowds and the cost are simply too high right now. Universal Hollywood - if you've never done it before, I highly recommend doing the USH VIP Tour. While it is a bit pricier (and you should book further in advance to secure your spot) the inclusions do make it great value for money, and the experience is incomparable to visiting with a normal day-ticket. Knott's. Love this park. could spend multiple days just soaking the atmosphere. Enjoy it! Fuji Q and Nagashima - we missed these on our most recent trip to Japan. Travel times were prohibitive, so if you do plan to go, would recommend staying nearby and arriving the day before your planned visit. End of year will be winter, and from what I recall, the potential for bad weather may see the park close attractions unexpectedly, so bear this in mind. Universal Osaka - staying on property was great here - and Port Universal was a great little hotel a short stroll from the front gate. Express 8 pass sorely needed during busier periods. USJ has some of the most restrictive ride restraints i've encountered, so if you're tall, have broad shoulders, carry a little extra weight around the midsection or are otherwise outside the average japanese build (long legs for example) you may not fit on certain attractions. Test seats are everywhere and cast members will ask you to try at the entrance if they think you may not fit. The park has advertised opening times, but frequently opens much earlier - sometimes more than an hour before. It depends on crowds. If you want to ensure you can enter nintendo land and\or harry potter, you either need to arrive insanely early to ensure you get in early enough to get a free timed entry spot, or alternatively there are upcharges like the express 8 which include guaranteed entry times. Can't give any advice for China parks as I haven't been yet - but can advise you to drink and brush teeth with bottled water only Six Flags Magic Mountain - The current park operating calendar states that the park is closed from December 30th and doesn't show a reopening date, (though I would presume this just hasn't been loaded yet). I'd recommend going on a weekday as weekends are insanely busy with locals and passholders (check the calendar to make sure its open the day you want to go). The Platinum Flash pass has been necessary for us on our last two visits, and makes for a far more pleasant day. Going in winter you are far more likely to encounter ride closures, so do your research on what will be available ahead of time to see if it is worth going...

Oh geez, quoting this one for posterity.

Ok dude, we get it. Nothing anybody says is going to change your view. Put down the drum.

they've cherry picked the best parts of the article Richard posted Great ride, great theming, confusing operations: Leviathan wooden roller coaster opens at Sea World | Parkz - Theme Parks

lol. And guns kill people. And cars kill people. And knives kill people. And peanuts kill people. Regulations have a bad way of lagging behind technology. many countries are still struggling with how to handle crypto currency and rideshare. Hell - Japan is still using FAX machines and many places in Japan don't accept VISA cards, let alone ApplePay. But many people have embraced these technologies and they aren't going to go away just because people are misusing them. But - the misuse needs to happen in order for authorities to recognise the need for regulation. (go check out the Napster case for example) Don't campaign for cancellation - campaign for regulation.

The technology isn't the problem. Using the technology improperly is a problem.

The plane i'll give you. that's a mangled monstrosity that is very clearly 'not' a plane. The other two images, while certainly digitally rendered, don't have any of the usual hallmark artefacts that I would associate with AI generated content. I'd like to explore that some more - can anyone else point out the specifics of these other two images that make them genuine wholly AI generated? So you're not a designer or an engineer, and since you're here its fair to assume that you're an enthusiast that wants good things from the parks - and yet this outrage over the methods they use to deliver them - I just don't understand what the issue is. What negative effect does it have on your experience in the attraction? Are you up in arms that other genuine creative agencies are using photoshop? are you protesting pixar for Renderman instead of inking and painting glass and cellulose cartoon cells and doing it the way the 'real' artists did it back in the 1930's? Technology has progressed, those who embrace it will flourish, and those who shun it will die off. Stop being such a luddite. We do not know the AI engine that was used for this. We do not know it's source material. For all we know, the engine has been built on art already owned by the builder. Many organisations are building their own AI databases using solely in-house materials, or materials that are public domain. If there is a genuine case to be made that this company has used an engine that makes use of other people's copyrighted works, let me know, and i'll grab my pitchfork. Until then, i'm not going to schlep around being bitter about "how much of this new ride has been soured" by a few early concept sketches and a mood board.

No it doesn't. Yes it does. People seem to forget that Raiders of the Lost Ark - the first film to introduce the Indiana Jones character - is somewhat factually based on people who have searched for the mysterious artefact referenced in the Bible. The city referenced in the film - Tanis - was a real archaeological discovery of the 1930's (though it was discovered by a Frenchman, not the Nazis). The film takes a lot of licence with story and characters (it is entertainment, not a documentary) but it is arguable that a somewhat factual historic story about ancient temples and lost artefacts isn't unique to Indiana Jones, with 'The Ark' being a somewhat well known myth amongst archaeologists well before Spielberg came to town. What is telling is that the design brief references Raiders of the Lost Ark, and not Indiana Jones and the Temple of the Forbidden Eye \ Crystal Skull (depending on whether you prefer the US or JP versions). If they were referencing the Disney ride to copy, one would presume they would reference it? You still banging on about that? Since AI tools launched, many people have taken to utilising them for various functions. AI tools are still a case of input and output. Nobody went into ChatGPT and said "i bought a rollercoaster. theme it." And its very disingenuous to suggest that the people involved in this work - designers, engineers etc are just kicking back playing ping pong while some bot in the corner singlehandedly churns out the attraction. Seeing some of their early concepts that are clearly AI generated, and then seeing the later artworks that have taken inspiration from the visuals to create wholly original artistic works, I think they've done some amazing work. Of course if you think you can do better with a wholly original concept, i'd love to see it.

Everyone shhhh! Let him answer the question!

You'll be fine, though I can't comment on the new restraint positions for Wild West Falls, it should be ok. Depending on how you carry it, some chairs might be uncomfortable in the wrong places (though this is a point that can vary wildly for everyone), but all the harnesses should lock with your size, so if you are ok with a very slim chance of having to tolerate some discomfort to experience the ride, you'll have no issues.