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This is the fear that was in my mind. Expensive coasters that can’t be legally torn down have a bad habit of spontaneously combusting.

Same. It was for me actually to be the highlight of my summer travel. I've been trying to get on it for so long, but whenever my plans have materialized to make it happen it has become a curse. I'm just devastated.

Devastated. Every time I make plans to get to this park it closes. God, I hope this isn't the end for the coaster. In the shorter term, I was planning a big leg of my summer around this parl. Ugh.

Just occurred to me: maybe it’s the actual guy who was on the show! In his 60s or 70s? Somewhat overweight black guy?

I have been to this park twice before, but I’m returning to get on Iron Gwazi, which was completed but left unoperating (CBLU) last I visited. So I won’t be pressed for time trying to get all the credits.

Awesome! Thank you very much for the detailed response! Gene, Gene, the dancing machine is an old recurring character from the Gong Show in the 70s. Is that what your driver called himself?

Excellent! Thank you! Very useful -- although I'll be using it in July when I'm sure everything is more crowded. That's great to hear they waited for the park to close. And I assume that "half an hour late" means half an hour after park opening?

Nice work! I was of course on that site, but I couldn't find the old calendar the way you did. Thank you!!! (Now I forgive your Wolves beating Chelsea.)

I have tried and failed a few times over the years to get Lakemont Park into one of my itineraries, and I am determined to succeed in the summer of 2024. However, while I am trying to plan and even book my summer trip now, the Lakemont Park website just says, "For 2024 calendar, check back in...

How many of you have used the free shuttle from SWO (and other Orlando locations) to BGT? Was it easy to use, there and back? Convenient? Did it arrive close to opening and leave close to closing? Was it worth it? Any response much appreciated!

I had Steel Vengeance in mind. I can’t remember any other RMC lift hill being that loud. But I wondered if others had the same pick or something else.

What would you say is the loudest coaster lift hill you’ve experienced? I have a pretty obvious candidate in mind, but I want to hear others’ responses first.

I’m heartened to see you’re saving Canyon Blaster for a special occasion. It’s not just any old coaster that defies physics by having two lift hills and no drop.

And better than my travelling to the UAE and not being allowed to ride Formula Rossa!

It was down for my trip as well, and from what I hear that’s a very common occurrence.

I was traveling with family in Europe this summer, and I really lapsed in terms of staying in touch around here. But now I have time for a very quick summary at the very least. The summer was amazing — so many beautiful places! That said, it wasn’t too heavy on the coasters. I believe I got 34...

June is well outside the tourist season, though.

I visited Tashkent, Samarkand, and Bukhara back in the early 90s. It was one of the most memorable places I’d ever visited, especially as it was not like any place I’d visited up to that point. Bukhara in particular really felt like a step into a time many centuries ago.

I find that when I drive into a bay, the water tends to ruin the engine. I avoid it.

That’s clearly more understandable when only the children will be using the facilities. Adventureland is a family amusement park, and all the rides I saw were rideable by adults — and were being ridden by adults as much as by children. 🤷‍♂️