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Post March 13th, 2009, 12:11 am

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Yeah, just look at the height comparison of the lift tower and the non inverting loop. There is a very noticeable difference between the two, and since its the first element up, the car (or train, I don't consider the X-cars trains when paired up) will fly through that thing. I'm just wondering how the laterals will be; Doesn't seem to be very heartlined

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Post April 20th, 2009, 9:01 pm

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Since I suck at putting images into topics, here is the link:

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6444 ... carnu0.jpg

For some time I havent seen anything on this ride, and I just found this picture on google of the new cars. All I can say is that they are hawt.
So, my friend came up to me the other day and asked if I wanted a frozen banana, and I said no, but I want a normal banana later, so... yea.

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Post April 21st, 2009, 1:32 am

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I know this is kind of late...but maybe their going to do "DL: Space Mountain" station thing. Where 1 train is emptied while two more are filled(that's if the official loading style hasn't been shared).
Sometimes you gotta sacrifice a little bit of yourself to get the job done.

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Post May 1st, 2009, 1:36 pm

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question, the lift is a lift right? i heard that it was a launch from somewhere...
So, my friend came up to me the other day and asked if I wanted a frozen banana, and I said no, but I want a normal banana later, so... yea.

- RIP Mitch Hedberg

Post May 1st, 2009, 2:22 pm

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Ok, I have to post this because this picture is sexy.

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Courtesy of Universal Orlando.
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someone get me a tissue...
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And now I need to find a date to go to Universal Studios Orlando..

I wonder why USH won't get a new coaster? They need something more thrilling than what is available..

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Post May 2nd, 2009, 12:17 am

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That is said to be one of those 3D laser battle rides, not an actual coaster. Not certain though.

Post May 2nd, 2009, 2:18 pm

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Ya it's suppose to take up the Back Draft and that monster creature thing. And that's a shame because those are really popular. It's gonna probably be like that Toy Story Blaster Thing at California Adventure.
Sometimes you gotta sacrifice a little bit of yourself to get the job done.

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yeah, backdraft was cool, moneters show was dumb, not my kinda thing, and I'm sure the ride with have awesome fire effects though with Backdraft all set up with the ventalation system and things. Should be cool either way.

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Post May 26th, 2009, 6:35 pm

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Wow...

Hopefully that's just temporary...right?
Oh, were you expecting something here?

Post May 26th, 2009, 7:48 pm
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Im pretty sure that they do that to make sure that the train rolls through everything at the minimum speed, like they did for iSpeed - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGOwo61s ... r_embedded
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Post May 26th, 2009, 7:57 pm

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I'm willing to bet it is only temporary otherwise they'd have trains stacking all over the place.

Not very good capacity.
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^speaking of which... the ride already has rolled-back. iSpeed that is...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWHoHAgAgD8&feature=related
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Yes, we're quite aware. They have to test every feature and/or possible scenario to make sure the ride is safe and working properly.
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