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Deadset · 09-17-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

It's a nice perk living here with the parks. For example, I can buy a ticket to Sea World on January 1, and then go for free the rest of the year.

We're going in a few weeks again, which will be the third time this year. (My kids love it).

I really liked the spiderman simulator ride. Probably one of my favorites there...that and the hulk coaster.

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

"This coming summer"? Dude summer just ended! LOL

I am talking about next year.

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 02:25 PM

Not sure if you guys ever went to the Busch Gardens Europe in Williamsburg, VA but in case you guys didn't know about this they closed down the Big Bad Wolf ride.

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WILLIAMSBURG (AP) -- After a 25-year spin, the Big Bad Wolf ride at Busch Gardens-Williamsburg is closing Monday.

The suspended roller coaster has had a successful run. Since it opened in 1984, more than 29 million riders have hopped aboard the Big Bad Wolf. It had simply reached the end of its service life.

Busch Gardens auctioned off the 24 seats for the final ride. The money will go to the Busch Gardens Wildlife Conservation Fund.

No replacement has been named.

And that really sucks.

DC_Street · 09-17-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

I found out about the BTTF ride just recently this summer. I enjoyed it, i thought it was awesome. I will be going there this coming summer so I am looking forward to the fun.

Any idea what they replaced the BTTF with?

the Simpsons ride...

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Street

the Simpsons ride...

They replaced a classic with garbage. Don't get me wrong I like the simpsons show but why do that.

My_Two_Cents · 09-17-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by O_V_N

Pretty sure the Mummy ride replaced it.

No more BTTF ride, either.

I love roller coasters, but those "rides" like BTTF leave me not feeling well at all.

This HP theme looks pretty cool, and I know my kids would really enjoy it. Looks like a trip to the in-law's next year will now include a day a Universal.

SDBlu · 09-17-2009, 03:52 PM

Heading to Six Flags this weekend. Can't wait

DC_Street · 09-17-2009, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

They replaced a classic with garbage. Don't get me wrong I like the simpsons show but why do that.

Simpsons is more modern, I didn't like the change either, they should have left it alone

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Street

Simpsons is more modern, I didn't like the change either, they should have left it alone

I think they probably chose to let go of it because of maintenance costs. Same reason a lot of rides go through this, like the Big Bad Wolf in Busch Gardens Europe.

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MarcosG

Heading to Six Flags this weekend. Can't wait

which one are you going to?.

Steve · 09-17-2009, 03:59 PM

My wife worked for Universal Orlando when we got married. I miss being to get in there for free. I'm looking forward to the new Harry Potter section opening up. I don't know how long I'll wait before going down to check it out (we live about 2 hours away now). It'll be crazy when it first opens. I'm also curious what will be the fate of the Marvel area at Islands of Adventure now that Marvel has been bought by Disney.

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

My wife worked for Universal Orlando when we got married. I miss being to get in there for free. I'm looking forward to the new Harry Potter section opening up. I don't know how long I'll wait before going down to check it out (we live about 2 hours away now). It'll be crazy when it first opens. I'm also curious what will be the fate of the Marvel area at Islands of Adventure now that Marvel has been bought by Disney.

According to Disney this will be a no touch territory. So they are leaving it be.

Steve · 09-17-2009, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

According to Disney this will be a no touch territory. So they are leaving it be.

That's good to hear. Thanks.

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

That's good to hear. Thanks.

No problems. I was freaking out about this just like you.

DC_Street · 09-17-2009, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by shadblz

I think they probably chose to let go of it because of maintenance costs. Same reason a lot of rides go through this, like the Big Bad Wolf in Busch Gardens Europe.

I don't think so, they changed the appearance a little but the ride is pretty much the same, I think they even used the same Deloreans for the ride but made them look a little more Simpson related.

Forrestandjen07 · 09-17-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Deads3t

One ride I heard they closed down at Universal studios Islands of Adventure was the Dueling Dragons. I was there in 2008, it's a great park if anyone gets a chance to go.

As for the HP theme park, I've never seen the movies, but I'm sure it'll do well.

DD was an awesome ride

thebat2 · 09-17-2009, 07:35 PM

We were at Universal in June of this year and Dueling Dragons was still going. Great ride(s). Not as good as the Hulk, but still good.

Deadset · 09-17-2009, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by thebat2

We were at Universal in June of this year and Dueling Dragons was still going. Great ride(s). Not as good as the Hulk, but still good.

It was probably just bad info then, I think I remember them saying it was going away to make room for HP. However, maybe they'll leave the ride. I hope they do! Love that place.

FindYourWay · 09-17-2009, 09:19 PM

I recently visited Disneyland/California Adventure Park and the ride California Screamin' was so cool, which I recently found out is the second longest steel roller coaster in the US. Plus they play music in your head rest that is synchronized to the ride. I was amazed at just how fun it is.

Lord_Stewie · 09-17-2009, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by FindYourWay

I recently visited Disneyland/California Adventure Park and the ride California Screamin' was so cool, which I recently found out is the second longest steel roller coaster in the US. Plus the play music in your head rest that is synchronized to the ride. I was amazed at just how fun it is.

I think Universal Florida is planning to build a ride like that where the music goes in rhythms with the ride. This sounds pretty cool.

09-17-2009, 09:19 PM	#39
FindYourWay Special Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:LA, CA	I recently visited Disneyland/California Adventure Park and the ride California Screamin' was so cool, which I recently found out is the second longest steel roller coaster in the US. Plus they play music in your head rest that is synchronized to the ride. I was amazed at just how fun it is. Last edited by FindYourWay; 09-17-2009 at 09:33 PM.

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