The Miscellaneous Thought Thread

[Rich T]

It just occurred to me that any Black Bear Diner in California has more theming than Grizzly River Run. And though GRR has a nice drop at the end, BBD has French Dips.

 

[Mac Tonight]

Am I the only one just utterly annoyed by the current FaceApp "old person" trend??

 

[Rich T]

Am I the only one just utterly annoyed by the current FaceApp "old person" trend??

Yes, but no more so than any other social media trend. Social media—with the exception of theme park forums—is pretty much destroying everything.

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

Yes, but no more so than any other social media trend. Social media—with the exception of theme park forums—is pretty much destroying everything.

Social media has pretty much killed internet forums in general, it's a wonder (and a blessing) that places like this still exist and are active.

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I only post on a couple forums that have been around for decades and don't use any other social media at all. It's all digital pollution.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Am I the only one just utterly annoyed by the current FaceApp "old person" trend??

Especially since it is the latest communist ploy after they failed to infiltrate our previous bodily fluids.

 

[ParkPeeker]

Damn I wish there was a way to have a ride that had the same feeling as something like Tatsu at six flags, but extremely well themed and immersive. I've only been to six flags magic mountain twice, but that ride in particular I cannot forget the feeling of.

 

[SuddenStorm]

Damn I wish there was a way to have a ride that had the same feeling as something like Tatsu at six flags, but extremely well themed and immersive. I've only been to six flags magic mountain twice, but that ride in particular I cannot forget the feeling of.

Ah yes, the "If this restraint fails I will die" feeling that ride evokes even after a decade of regular riding.

 

[ParkPeeker]

Ah yes, the "If this restraint fails I will die" feeling that ride evokes even after a decade of regular riding.

But it's smooth as hell. Way better than the "I'm in a janky spinny fair ride and my legs are getting bruised by hitting the ride vehicle every 2 seconds" feeling that the x2 ride evokes, maybe they adjusted my seat wrong but jesus that ride was a nightmare .

 

[SuddenStorm]

But it's smooth as hell. Way better than the "I'm in a janky spinny fair ride and my legs are getting bruised by hitting the ride vehicle every 2 seconds" feeling that the x2 ride evokes, maybe they adjusted my seat wrong but jesus that ride was a nightmare .

That ride, while never as smooth as Tatsu, is way better depending on where you sit. I also think it's been getting worse, probably due to the ride getting older without a proper overhaul in a decade.

 

[ParkPeeker]

That ride, while never as smooth as Tatsu, is way better depending on where you sit. I also think it's been getting worse, probably do to the ride getting older without a proper overhaul in a decade.

It was 2015* when I rode it and I can't remember where I sat. But that makes sense. I don't know if my leg experience is just me lol, it just felt very fair-y because of that.

 

[Rich T]

Damn I wish there was a way to have a ride that had the same feeling as something like Tatsu at six flags, but extremely well themed and immersive. I've only been to six flags magic mountain twice, but that ride in particular I cannot forget the feeling of.

Prediction: In 2025, Disney buys Six Flags. Admission prices double. No theming added, but all signage changed. Tatsu becomes Peter Pan’s Flight of Fear.

 

[lazyboy97o]

Damn I wish there was a way to have a ride that had the same feeling as something like Tatsu at six flags, but extremely well themed and immersive. I've only been to six flags magic mountain twice, but that ride in particular I cannot forget the feeling of.

Manta, SeaWorld Orlando. An aquarium queue followed by a coaster through a well crafted landscape.

 

[Phroobar]

I miss Rufus the Bear and his snoring in a cave above the entrance to Bear Country (before Splash Mountain).

 

[BasiltheBatLord]

Site must be named saying DHS's "black box" attraction is coming to DCA in 2022.

 

[Rich T]

I miss Rufus the Bear and his snoring in a cave above the entrance to Bear Country (before Splash Mountain).

When Splash Mtn. first opened, Rufus's name was on the cave before the first outdoor drop. I loved that touch, as well as having him as a never-seen backstage character in CB Vacation Hoedown. I was ticked off when Brer Bear moved into the Splash cave, even though it made sense for the ride.

 

[Rich T]

Site must be named saying DHS's "black box" attraction is coming to DCA in 2022.

I've been hoping for an easily "switchable" dark ride (for various film promostions) for the parks for years! I hope that's what they're talking about.

 

[lifeisgoodboy]

Prediction: In 2025, Disney buys Six Flags. Admission prices double. No theming added, but all signage changed. Tatsu becomes Peter Pan’s Flight of Fear.

I am not sure if this right does Bush Gardens own Six flags?

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

Site must be named saying DHS's "black box" attraction is coming to DCA in 2022.

Black Box Attraction?

 

[lazyboy97o]

I am not sure if this right does Bush Gardens own Six flags?

No. Busch Gardens is part of SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment.