I think in addition to cost savings, I think one of the big factors was space. The footprint of the original DHS version is huge. For the small DCA park they could never use that much space.
I have never had the opportunity to meet you in person but I feel like I have known you forever. Spent more time that I would like to admit in your many SmugMug albums! I, like many, were saddened to hear of your emergency and are now glad to see the continued progress you make. It is great to...
The posters they sold in the late 80's and 90s were full sized - 54" by 36" I bought one back in the day but have found 3 others over the years. These were print on demand and I was told that when they replaced the printers the max size was reduced to 40" Still really want a Matterhorn full...
December - Amtrak Capitol Corridor
I take BART most days so that probably counts as well.
On the fan side - DL Railroad, The Skunk Train up in Willits/Fort Bragg and of course the awesome Redwood Valley Railway
I understand that you are limited to one ride on the Falcon in the first hour of your reservation period and they are marking the wristbands. After that no restrictions. They want to make sure that everyone has a chance to ride at least once.
I understand the other reason for the reservations is that the land is opening early and many of the annual passes were not set to be blocked out until late June when it was first expected to open. So reservations will keep it manageable at opening when the cast members will first struggle with...
This brings up an interesting issue with the early reserved times; will you only be able to ride it once or could someone in their reservation window just try to do MF ride as many times as possible. Seems that they would limit you to one which would help to clear area
My guess has always been that with the early opening of SW:GE without RotR and limited people in the land they can quietly grab visitors for final testing, training and shakeout.