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All time Favorite Coaster
From D-Man O'Connell: What is your all time favorite coaster or thrill ride, the ride that just gives you a smile every time???
45 responses
Nov 20, 2009, 12:41 PM
Free Style Music Park / Myrtle Beach Pavilion
From Jesse Key: Some might say that the current Free Style Music Park (former Hard Rock Park) came in right on the heels of us loosing the Myrtle Beach Pavilion. How would you compare the two, and what changes do you think might be needed?
2 responses
Nov 20, 2009, 10:00 AM
WDW's Magic Kingdom - Your Favorite Foods
From James Rao: List your favorite food stuffs at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom Theme Park.
Walt Disney World
12 responses
Nov 20, 2009, 5:28 AM
Yeti Stuck In Permanent B Mode?
From James Rao: Is Expedition Everest's featured player in permanent standby?
Walt Disney World
30 responses
Nov 20, 2009, 4:04 AM
Planning My Birthday at Magic Kingdom. Wanna Help?
From Renee Edwards: I'm going to Disney in less than two weeks for my birthday. Any tips (aside from the general ones) on how to get the most out of my special day?
Walt Disney World
20 responses
Nov 19, 2009, 8:49 PM
Recent Visit Observations at Busch Tampa
From Tony Duda: On a recent short visit I saw several changes at Busch Gardens Tampa, big and small, that may be of interest to TPI-ers.
Busch Gardens Tampa
3 responses
Nov 19, 2009, 5:28 PM
transformers in orlando
From Rob Chandler: what do you think?
Universal Orlando
3 responses
Nov 19, 2009, 2:40 PM
Is the Writing On The Wall For 3D Attractions ?
From Rob P: A plethora of 3D movies has hit the cinemas and they forecast even more.
5 responses
Nov 19, 2009, 2:55 AM
B&M vs. Intamin
From ryan saunders: Who is better and why??? Who makes the better rides???
93 responses
Nov 18, 2009, 9:10 PM
Time to Pull a Rabbit out of Your Hat...FMP
From Andrew Holden: How would you salvage Freestyle Music Park?
14 responses
Nov 18, 2009, 5:03 PM
Mickey's Very Merry Christmas - best night to visit?
From Pyra Dong: This "Mickey's Very Merry Christmas" first-timer wants to visit the event on a December night when there isn't a lot of crowds. When's the best night?
Walt Disney World
8 responses
Nov 18, 2009, 5:56 AM
Space Mountain Refurb
From Michael Smith: What's new?
Walt Disney World
14 responses
Nov 17, 2009, 9:12 PM
Design Disneyland Shanghai
From Nick Markham: The next new Disney park to come out is Disneyland Shanghai, but what should the park be like?
9 responses
Nov 17, 2009, 7:43 PM
Intimidator Carowinds
From Corbin Barker: Is anybody as excited as I am?
Carowinds
7 responses
Nov 17, 2009, 4:27 PM
Theme Park Brochures (Maps)
From M. Ryan Traylor: A website of maps, new and old!
4 responses
Nov 16, 2009, 3:55 AM
Design Your Own Theme Park
From Rob P: But you can't just pull it out of thin air; we've got some rules to follow....
26 responses
Nov 14, 2009, 10:07 AM
back, front or middle? what is the best seat?
From D-Man O'Connell: The back is the best... no the front is the best... whats wrong with the middle??? these are the debates of people all over the world, and we can settle it right now!
5 responses
Nov 11, 2009, 6:10 PM
Which HHN house was your favorite?
From Mark Fairleigh: Name your favorite haunt
Universal Orlando
0 responses
Nov 11, 2009, 12:42 PM
Favorite hotel while visiting disney
From robert miller: On site or off?
Walt Disney World
21 responses
Nov 11, 2009, 7:45 AM
Is Disney's Hollywood Studios worth the free birthday ticket?
From Mark Fairleigh: Or should I go with Epcot?
Walt Disney World
13 responses
Nov 11, 2009, 7:21 AM
'Epic Mickey' Rumor confirmed
From Scott Williamson: This game even features Oswald the Lucky Rabbit(Disney's first creation before Mickey) and The Mad Doctor (From an Early Mickey Cartoon "Mad Doctor")
Disneyland
4 responses
Nov 10, 2009, 4:26 PM
Portofino Bay or Hard Rock hotel?
From Gareth H: Which would you choose and why?
Universal Orlando
8 responses
Nov 10, 2009, 2:01 PM
Gold Flash Pass during Christmas Holiday
From Sean Jiang: Would like to know whether buying gold flash passes is worth it during Christmas time at SFMM
Six Flags Magic Mountain
0 responses
Nov 9, 2009, 12:51 PM
Need Info for Hersheypark or Busch Gardens Williamsburg at Christmas
From John Jackson: Are either of the parks worth the visit? What kind of rides and activities can I expect?
15 responses
Nov 8, 2009, 3:10 PM
Updated Top 10 coasters for '09?
From Eli Katzman: My brother did one in '07, I did one last year, and now this year. Any updates? What new parks have changed your top 10 coasters?
64 responses
Nov 8, 2009, 6:44 AM
Habitat for Humanity, continued...
From Gareth H: Orlando build for Habitat for Humanity, Orlando Build, December 19th!
6 responses
Nov 8, 2009, 6:03 AM
Finally felt the Disney Magic
From Mark Fairleigh: You got me Disney, you made me feel warm and fuzzy inside, at least for one day. :)
Walt Disney World
8 responses
Nov 7, 2009, 7:05 PM
weather and crowds on New Year's Eve?
From alison sampson: In Tampa?
Busch Gardens Tampa
2 responses
Nov 6, 2009, 5:18 PM
Six Flags Great Adventure 10/16/09 (Friday)
From Jake Jones: 30 Minutes at Six Flags Great Adventure!
6 responses
Nov 6, 2009, 4:49 PM
Digital Restoration of Disney Classics
From Rob P: Is it enhancing or diminishing the quality ?
Walt Disney World
1 response
Nov 5, 2009, 8:23 AM

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