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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #100 on: April 07, 2008, 03:42:26 PM »
I think who ever wrote that policy most have just got done watching the movie Rollercoaster

I don't think it is a policy, is it?  Isn't it just security misinterpreting the policies? 

Correct.  That is the problem.....again.  I had a part in getting this corrected last year and once again it is happening.  I give them credit for actually enforcing policies rather than ignoring their job but this one they really do need to get right.

As for the tiger show, you could tell the trainer was slightly nervous being in front of everybody but I'm sure that will improve over time.  What was nice for us was seeing more tiger, less cheesy talk, and some actual interesting facts that were coming directly from the trainer.  She seemed sincere and seemed like she really wanted to be there.  And I'm sure the nerves will go away after getting a few shows under her belt.  I was also unware that they won an award last year for best educational animal show at IAPPA?

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #101 on: April 07, 2008, 05:40:20 PM »
After we split up with you guys, we headed down to the lakefront and relaxed for about 15 mins, then we heard the announcement that the show was going to start soon.  We decided to take in the show.  It was really good. 

Wow, the first show is that late in the day?

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #102 on: April 07, 2008, 06:32:54 PM »
Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain. We were in the last two rows and the only ones on the train for the second lap. As we pulled passed the operator, we begged for her to turn the lights on, and she told us "you don't want that. It's lame". But just as we crested the second lifthill, the lights came on and we got a real treat! We were cheering upon returning to the station. Thanks so much to the operator for that experience. It was cool! Bubba missed out. ;)

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #103 on: April 07, 2008, 06:41:21 PM »
^ You drove passed my house, Thanks! 

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #104 on: April 07, 2008, 06:45:54 PM »
^ You drove passed my house, Thanks! 

Sorry, thought you were coming later. Besides, I can't remember how to get to your house! :)

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #105 on: April 07, 2008, 07:20:08 PM »
lol I'm kidding, we got our snaps on this weekend it's all good.


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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #106 on: April 07, 2008, 07:49:52 PM »
Great shot. We should dress up as Star Wars figures for PPP and get pics of us on the Phlyers. ;D

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #107 on: April 07, 2008, 08:03:16 PM »
Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain.

Dan told me he wasn't going to Six Flags this year!

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #108 on: April 07, 2008, 08:09:43 PM »
Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain. We were in the last two rows and the only ones on the train for the second lap. As we pulled passed the operator, we begged for her to turn the lights on, and she told us "you don't want that. It's lame". But just as we crested the second lifthill, the lights came on and we got a real treat! We were cheering upon returning to the station. Thanks so much to the operator for that experience. It was cool! Bubba missed out. ;)

No way! I always wanted to ride Skull Mountain with the lights on. I was there yesterday... too bad I didn't ride Skull Mountain at all yesturday.

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #109 on: April 07, 2008, 08:22:18 PM »
So did they retack RT? 
It is so much better (at least the right side I rode was).
And the trains look beautiful.
I just wish they would do away with those seat belts.
Now we just need them running both sides at the same time!!

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #110 on: April 07, 2008, 10:08:26 PM »
I did not ride RT on Saturday but I will have to try it soon if everyone says how different it is.

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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #111 on: April 07, 2008, 11:38:10 PM »
Dan, Rob, Melissa, and I went yesterday and got a double ride on Skull Mountain.

Dan told me he wasn't going to Six Flags this year!
He wasn't sick  ;)
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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #112 on: April 08, 2008, 04:35:43 AM »
If we had gone to Hershey, Dan would've been sick again.  He's always sick when we're supposed to see him! 

I switched it up and got sick when I got home.
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Re: Opening day (April 5th)
« Reply #113 on: April 10, 2008, 10:57:56 AM »
I really didn't notice a big difference in how RT was running. It seemed as smooth as it could get and it had been raining all morning so I guess that had something to do with it.


Yeah, that sucks about Chiller...I hate to see it like that. Hey, so we should get a group picture or something ok. I'll call you later!