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It's times like this I really wish it was possible to 'like' comments on parkz

I though that discussion had been well and truly had?

It was top of this page anyway, and a little bit of the bottom of the previous Not that far to scroll is it Should be yeah, it loads how you described. Having 7 cars will kind of force their hand in terms of having to load quickly.

Some pics of that courtyard bit from outside the actual area. Kind of frustrating because you can only see the back of what is at the end. Its bigger than i thought it would be anyway. Enlarge the 2nd pic, and you can see how the path zig zags a bit through the scenes for a fair way back.

^Spited! I got on The joy of soft openings. It ran about 4 or so cars through, before breaking down. Anyway, my roundup: -Ride is really good, the drop looks steeper when you are on it, and you will have only your harness will hold you from falling. -From there, a quick incline, and a turn that feels like a wild mouse. -On the outside turn is best in a right hand seat because you'd get tipped more. I was on front left for my only ride. -Dive loop...again, you'll really hang. -And same again for the barrel roll, i chose left because on the barrel roll it means you'll revolve in the reverse direcition, with the seat pulling away from beneath you...really nifty. -Ride is smooth and comfortable, which is funny because it looks like the cars judder a bit when negotiating the course, but you dont feel it. -Only one small jolt..when you hit the brakes. -Harnesses are better than any other lap bar, including the Maurer version, lots of freedom and ergonomic. -One of things that makes you go "Oh snap"...The harness wont pull down at all until the lap seat belt has been done up. This avoids cedar fair type situations where, at their parks, they insist lap bars stay up until ops check belts are done up, before lowering the harness for you. Smart. -The first bit of the queue is Batmans old exit. There are three panels explaining Hal Jordans origins and childhool, prior to becoming Green Lantern. They are spaced such, and large enough that you can read them at walking pace. -In the queue, at the far end, you walk through a courtyard type area with gardens, and large comic book frames, with fibreglass characters popping out, mist, sound/music etc. A highlight is a large paralax that sneers "Give in to your fears!" that you wall under before heading up the main queue ramp. This is where the bulk of the theming is, and to be fair, it looks decent...I'm guessing that was the whole mindset...a living comic book. kind of rushed past a bit, so ill have to return to check it out. Photos are hard, especially today, because of the loose items being in the lockers. -Main queue ramp will have cantilevered shade structures. Not finished yet. I think this is a bit bare still, I'd put more palms etc on the creek side to make it feel less open, and provide more natural shade. The coaster side can stay unobstructed, because it provides great views of the dive loop and people coming into the brakes. -The station...The whole roof has a comic book scene of asteroids on it. The ops booth has one comic frame with the the words "Paralax is attacking earth, join the green lanterns in battle!" The other side has "Join the corps, recite the oath...In Brightest day blah blah ......" -Onboard audio...needs to be a bit louder, especially on the lift...nice anticipation music on the lift,,,the main bit is sort of action music meets 70s porno music lol. Alright actually. Anyway, its a bit of luck if you get a ride before Boxing day.