Jayman

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Just looked on BTTF.com. The Last Ride is Sept 3, 2007.

My day has been ruined. I'll never make it out there by then....

And now, here it is...your moment of Carlin (12/3/2008)

Violent American movies like Die Hard, Terminator, and Lethal Weapon do very well in places like Canada, Japan, and Europe. Very well. Yet these countries do not have nearly the violence of the United States. In 1989, in all of Japan, with a population of 150 million, there were 754 murders. In New York City that year, with a population of only 7.5 million, there were 2,300. It's bred in the bone. Movies and television don't make you violent; all they do is channel the violence more creatively.

barfly467

You people have never been to the best theme park n the world. Six Flags Magic Mountain in Valencia. I grew up at this pleace. It has the most exciting roller coasters all in one park. You won't find a better park.

Dmac

Of course I will, Alton Towers.... enough said.

Inogenius

I'm lucky to live about an hour away from Cedar Point. I end up going there about every year. Totally love it ... I'll ride anything.

I like Busch Gardens in Tampa, Florida too. It's a pretty fun place too.

Dmac

I live less that an hour away from Alton Towers...

Dakstang

WC's Resident Redneck

Damn, that looks like that drop is straight up and down. I think I would give it a go though. What is always the worst part is the anticipation while waiting in line.

Kings Island in the closest big theme park to me and it is about 3 1/2 hours away. I am going there on Aug 4 though!

Tyler Durden

WC Hall Of Famer

I love Theme Parks (as do the "Durdenettes") and agree with the rest of the UK'ers on the board that Alton Towers is by far our finest park in the UK.

Thorpe Park is okay but not as good.

As for America, I've been down to Florida a number of times and love the parks there. My favourite there is Universal's "Islands Of Adventure", though I like the different feel (rides, animals etc) of "Animal Kingdom".

Busch Gardens, as somebody else mentioned is particularly awesome too. Gwazi (I think it's called) is one of my fave rides.....it's a rickety ol' fashioned style of roller coaster but very quick and scary.

Next time I go Stateside I'm planning on going to Los Angeles to see Hollywood but also take in there Six Flags park too.

Jayman

S-Mod & WC Hall Of Famer

TD, did you take the wife and kiddies on the Spiderman ride at "Islands of Adventure"? That is a sweet ride. It's a 3D rollercoaster, basically. They spit water at you, ignite real fire, blow wind on you. You are looking through Spiderman's eyes web-swinging through New York. When he falls down towards the ground, so does the car.

Very cool.

And now, here it is...your moment of Carlin (12/3/2008)

Violent American movies like Die Hard, Terminator, and Lethal Weapon do very well in places like Canada, Japan, and Europe. Very well. Yet these countries do not have nearly the violence of the United States. In 1989, in all of Japan, with a population of 150 million, there were 754 murders. In New York City that year, with a population of only 7.5 million, there were 2,300. It's bred in the bone. Movies and television don't make you violent; all they do is channel the violence more creatively.

Tyler Durden

WC Hall Of Famer

Yes both times we went to Florida and at least twice each time!!! That is one excellent ride.

My fave Florida rides in all were -

Revenge of the Mummy (Universal)
Terminator 2: 3D (Universal)
Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (Disney MGM)
Incredible Hulk Coaster (Islands of Adventure)
Popeye and Bluto Bilge Rat Barge (Islands)
Dudley Do Right Ripsaw Falls (Islands)
Expedition Everest (Animal Kingdom)
Twister (Universal Studios)
Test Track (Epcot)
Stichs Great Escape (Magic Kingdom)
Jaws (Universal Studios)
Gwazi (Busch Gardens)
Earthquake (Universal Studios)
Aerosmith Rock n Roller Coaster (Disney MGM)
Space Mountain (Magic Kingdom)

And for shows etc, these are all great too -

Kilimanjaro Safaris Tour (Animal Kingdom)
It's Tough to be a Bug (Animal Kingdom)
Indiana Jones Stunt Show (Disney MGM)
Festival of the Lion King (Animal Kingdom)
Blue Horizons (Sea World)
Philharmajic (Magic Kingdom)
Lights Motors Action Extreme Stunt Show (Disney MGM)
Beauty & The Beast Stage Show (Disney MGM)
Shamu Adventure (Sea World)
Shrek 4D (Universal Studios)
Fear Factor Live (Universal Studios)

Plus, if you're there, you've gotta try and see Cirque du Soleil at Downtown Disney!!

Jayman

S-Mod & WC Hall Of Famer

How could you have left out the "Back to the Future" ride??!??!?!?!

And now, here it is...your moment of Carlin (12/3/2008)

Violent American movies like Die Hard, Terminator, and Lethal Weapon do very well in places like Canada, Japan, and Europe. Very well. Yet these countries do not have nearly the violence of the United States. In 1989, in all of Japan, with a population of 150 million, there were 754 murders. In New York City that year, with a population of only 7.5 million, there were 2,300. It's bred in the bone. Movies and television don't make you violent; all they do is channel the violence more creatively.