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Artist Angle: Nickelodeon Universe

Posted on August 29, 2009 in Uncategorized by

Recently, while looking through some old trip reports on the Park Thoughts section of the RCTLounge forums, I found yet another incredible photo trip report from our master of photography/web designer Doug.  Earlier this year he attended Nickelodean Universe and captured the essence of the park with in his still images.

Nickelodean Universe opened last year, 2008, however its roots are...

Poll Results: What do you think of Intimidator 305?

Posted on August 28, 2009 in Uncategorized by

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What do you think of Intimidator 305?

  • Amazing! Can't wait for it! (47%, 17 Votes)
  • Meh, Looks alright. (42%, 15 Votes)
  • Huge disappointment (11%, 4 Votes)

Total Voters: 36

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In this weeks poll we asked what you think about Intimidator 305, the new Intamin Giga Coaster at Kings Dominion.  Throughout the week the results generally remained the same, most people think the ride looks...

A Look Back: Jumbo Jet

Posted on August 27, 2009 in Uncategorized by

From RCDB.com

Jumbo Jet at the famed Coney Island is a nostalgic roller coaster that is now defunct.  However, this Schwarzkopf Jumbo Jet remains a very cool piece of roller coaster history in my mind.  The unique trains, layout and design make it so distinct and ever lasting in my mind.

What I find best about this version compared to the others...

Video of the Week: A Magical Marriage Proposal

Posted on August 25, 2009 in Uncategorized by

This weeks Video of the Week is a very musical experience.   To promote Disneyland’s Summer Nightastic Promotion, Disney went viral and staged this incredible Marriage proposal that showcases the different elements of Summer Nightastic.  While it is a staged event, Disney filmed it put it on the web and didn’t admit was was done intentionally until several months after it...

Magical Starlight Parade

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It is no secret that Universal and Disney fight like cats and dogs.  It is very evident in Florida where Universal and Disney are always trying to outdo each other, and the same scenario seems to take place across the Pacific ocean in Japan.  Universal Studios Japan and Tokyo Disneyland have been competing ever since Universal brought a park to...

When the Media has nothing to do…

Posted on August 24, 2009 in Uncategorized by

So it just happens to be that the media had nothing to report on the day a coaster got stuck on a lift hill and decided to make it sound so twisted that it would make national news.  Its truly ridiculous on how much the media blew this thing out of proportion.  I never fully realized it and asked me...

The Gardens in Europe

Posted on August 23, 2009 in Uncategorized by

RCTLounge member “Spencer” took a recent visit to Busch Gardens Europe, in Williamsburg, Virginia and was kind enough to send us in his photos.   Busch Gardens Europe is going through an interesting year, with the addition of Sesame Place, the announcement of the removal of Big Bad Wolf, and with the upcoming Christmas Town event this winter.  Lets take a...