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    Six Flags Magic Mountain Update - Tatsu Paint and Wonder Woman FLight of Courage Update #5

    2022 Attractions Six Flags Six Flags Magic Mountain Wonder Woman Flight Of Courage
    Happy Saturday Everybody and welcome to another update from Six Flags Magic Mountain. Today we've got lots of pics and video of the Tatsu Paint Job (which is the biggest project you can see in the park right now) and of course, progress on the area around Wonder Woman Flight of Courage. 

    Lots to get to, so let's jump right in. 
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    Welcome to Magic Mountain where it took me less than 14 seconds to get through security. Take that other parks!

    Be sure to check out our video update! Now with goofy faces in the thumbnail!!! 
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    They've really done a lot of work since our last update!

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    They weren't working during our visit, likely due to the wind.

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    Hey Revolution!

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    Doesn't look like anything going on with the queue

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    Some parts are done, some parts not. But you can see the cables stretched up to the top of the lift below.

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    Would love to see the Sky Tower get some love, but don't count on it.

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    Is it wrong that I think the half green/half orange supports look good?

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    Since they couldn't be up in the air, they were painting the station. New on the right, old on the left!

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    They've completed the final break run, sorry for whoever had to clean up all the gum and crap on the floor. If you've ridden Tatsu you know what I mean.

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    For those curious, Viper is still offering it's single rider line!

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    Ninja is running 1-train at this time. Sorry, one unit. =)

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    Over at Wonder Woman, not a whole lot of progress on this side of the coaster.

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    There was a hole in the wall! Most of the work right now seems to be concentrated on the DC Universe side.

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    No joke, as soon as I stood up, some of the parks awesome PR staff was laughing at me. Hey, we don't make the holes, but we're gonna use them!

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    There will be graphics on this wall soon, maybe even this weekend. I anticipate once vertical construction starts, it's going to go VERY quickly.

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    Picked up my ParkScape as I was leaving. I'll put together a timelapse of me putting it together soon.

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    Knott's Peanuts Celebration 2022 at Knott's Berry Farm

    Cedar Fair Knott's Berry Farm Knott's Peanuts Celebration
    Welcome back to the Knott's Peanuts Celebration! The first event at Knott's Berry Farm for a 2022 season that is filled with events pretty much every month. 

    This years event has been extended and will run through March 6th. Click Here for all of the info. 

    Written by Gregg Condon
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    It was a beautiful day to be back at Knott's Berry Farm. Be sure to check out or video update below as well! 
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    Lots of great merchandise for this event, as with every Knott's event. 
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    Always love these signs in Camp Snoopy
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    Had to take one last spin on Montezooma's Revenge. The ride re-opened after closing for it's long refurbishment. No date for it's closure has been announced yet, but we've been assured by the park they will let everybody know. 
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    Our first treat of the event was the Wah Wah Wah Buffalo Popcorn Chicken Loaded Fries (say that 5 times fast). They were quite tasty but other than the sauce, something you could make very easily at home. 
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    Love these character outlines that are all throughout the park. 
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    The Music Goes Round and Round has moved from the main Calico Stage to Camp Snoopy. The show definitely works better here. 
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    Our next two meals were the PB&J Burger and Chicken Parm Grilled Cheese. Both were ok. The burger used store-bought Smuckers Strawberry jelly instead of Knott's Boysenberry for some reason. The bread on the Grilled Cheese was great, but the insides were not very warm. Definitely needed more melty cheese and more heated chicken parm. 
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    We didn't get a chance to see the Marcie character, so this will have to do. =) 
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    Xcelerator is back open after it's repaint, and it looks great! 
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    Be sure to stop by K-NOT radio in the Boardwalk. Always a fun treat! 
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    Lots of characters out in the park to greet guests. 
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    The only major construction project going on at the park right now are new restrooms and a new restaurant. Rumor is the restrooms will be moving over on this side near the bumper cars. 
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    Love the themed signs. 
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    A look at the new restaurant artwork. 
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    The former bathrooms will be a part of the new restaurant. 
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    The Snickerdoodle Ice Cream Sandwich. It was very tasty but we thought it was going to be with ice cream other than vanilla.  Maybe next time we'll try it with Boysenberry soft serve. 
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    Overall we had a fun time at the Peanut's Celebration, but to be honest, it's my least favorite of the Knott's "events". It's definitely geared towards young children, and that's great, but that's not us. The food we tried was just "ok" especially compared to the amazing food they have available at the Boysenberry Festival and Merry Farm. 

    ​We will most likely be back before the celebration ends and we'll try some more food of course. 
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    JUST IN TIME FOR NATIONAL PLAN FOR VACATION DAY,CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE'S JUBILEE OPENS FOR SALE

    Carnival Cruises
    New Excel-Class Ship Sailing From Galveston, Bringing LNG Propulsion, Roller Coaster, Exciting Dining and Entertainment Features in 2023
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    MIAMI, JAN. 25, 2021 – Carnival Cruise Line's new Carnival Jubilee, the most-anticipated new ship coming to the Port of Galveston – is now accepting reservations for its inaugural 2023 and 2024 schedule. The ship’s first available bookings coincide with National Plan for Vacation Day, a day encouraging consumers to plan their time off from work.
                Carnival Jubilee, the cruise line’s third Excel-class ship featuring all the fun already wowing guests aboard its sister Mardi Gras, will offer seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries from its homeport of Galveston, Texas beginning Nov. 18, 2023 with stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico, as well as Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan), Honduras.
                “Since it’s National Plan for Vacation Day, it’s the perfect time to open Carnival Jubilee for sale and give our guests another incredible choice for their cruise vacation with the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful ports in the Western Caribbean,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.   
                Before settling into its new home, Carnival Jubilee will depart on Oct. 30, 2023 from London (Southampton) on an 18-day transatlantic voyage. The ship will visit the Port of Vigo in Spain, Las Palmas and Tenerife in the Canary Islands, Funchal in Portugal and Grand Turk, before arriving in Texas.
                Carnival Jubilee joins sisters Mardi Gras, sailing from Port Canaveral since mid-2021, and Carnival Celebration, which will be based in Miami beginning later this year. The ships run on a liquefied natural gas (LNG) technology platform. Carnival Corp. pioneered the introduction of LNG fuel in the passenger cruise sector as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability and emissions reduction.
                Carnival Jubilee will share features from her sister ships that guests know and love, including the award-winning and pulse-racing BOLT roller coaster, expanded dining options, more than 20 different stateroom categories and multiple levels of spacious and luxurious suites, and a stunning, three-deck atrium on the starboard side of the ship that overlooks the ocean and converts to an entertainment venue at night.
                The ship will also have six fun-filled zones like her sisters, two of which will be brand-new concepts to be revealed at a later date. Details on these just-for-Jubilee firsts and other exciting news will be shared over the coming months.
                For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.
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    ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
    Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line with a total of 24 ships, sailing from 14 U.S. homeports and employing more than 40,000 team members from 120 nationalities. Carnival’s newest ship, Mardi Gras, featuring the first roller coaster at sea and the first cruise ship in the Americas powered by eco-friendly Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG), sailed from Port Canaveral, Fla., July 31, 2021. As part of its 50th Birthday festivities, Carnival Celebration, sister ship to Mardi Gras, is scheduled to debut in late 2022 from PortMiami, as well as Carnival Jubilee from Galveston in 2023.
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    SeaWorld San Diego Update: Emperor, Tidal Twister and General Park Update - January 25, 2022

    2022 Attractions Emperor Penguin Encounter SeaWorld SeaWorld San Diego
    Welcome everybody to our first SeaWorld San Diego update of 2022. This promises to be a great year at the park with the opening of Emperor in less than 2 months! In this update we've got a lot of pics and video of Emperor which is opening on March 12th, and Tidal Twister that looks very close to reopening although we have no firm date on that yet. In anticipation of that busy year, Journey to Atlantis, Shipwreck Rapids and the Turtle exhibit are all closed for refurbishment. 

    Our video also features Flamingos chasing Manta, because it's funny. 

    For all of the Emperor opening information be sure to click here. 

    Written by Gregg Condon
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    Welcome to SeaWorld San Diego!

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    This coming up weekend is the last weekend for Inside Look!

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    Hey look, a new seating area that actually looks nice. Unlike that one at Animal Kingdom.

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    All remnants of Submarine Quest are now gone. Patiently waiting for a new attraction in this area.

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    In addition to ongoing work around Emperor, Journey to Atlantis is closed for a refurbishment.

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    Will be interesting to see if they do anything with this area.

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    Some remnants of Howl-O-Scream remain at the park.

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    Had to see my penguins of course!

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    In my happy place!

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    Thank you SeaWorld staff for all the love and care you give to these amazing animals!

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    Manta and Flamingos!

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    Be sure to check out our update video to see them chasing Manta!

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    Shipwreck Rapids is also closed for refurbishment

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    Tidal Twister looks very close to making a comeback!

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    They were hard at work on it on Friday!

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    Hopefully whatever they've done will help!

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    Ended the day in nearby Ocean Beach with my sister. It's a quick drive from SeaWorld over here. Lots of great shops and restaurants. Highly recommended!

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    Map Monday Series - January 2022

    Map Monday
    Happy Monday Everybody and welcome to our new weekly series, Map Monday! 

    Every Monday we will scan in a past theme park map and share it with you all. How long will this go on? Well, we have a lot of maps so it could go on for quite awhile. So be sure to bookmark this and check back every week for more! 

    ​Click any of the images below to see a larger version. 

    January 17, 2022 - Disneyland 

    What better place to start than the original, Disneyland. Disneyland from February 3, 2003 to be exact! 
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    Look at all of those shows! In February!! 
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    Ahh, when you could go to River Belle without a reservation. 
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    And of course, what visit to DCA is complete without some McDonald's! 
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    Be sure to get your Fastpasses to go along with your Annual Pass! 
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    And of course, check out the all new land, for kids! 
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    When the DLRR only made right turns. 
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    We hope you enjoyed this first entry in our series! Check back next week for a new map! 

    January 24, 2022 - Hersheypark 

    This week we're headed to the east coast to visit one of the best, if not THE best "Coaster Park" in the country. Our visit was actually for a Hurricane Katrina benefit the park opened for. 
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    The date we visited (September 23) wasn't even on the map. The park reopened just for this event to help out those who needed it. 
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    Some info on Hershey. One of the only parks where the smell of chocolate is everywhere. 
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    These events have expanded a lot since 2005. 
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    January 31, 2022 - Six Flags Over Georgia

    This week we're headed south from Hersheypark to take a stop at Six Flags Over Georgia and our first visit to the park in April, 2005. One of the most complete maps we've featured so far, the amount of detail in this one is kind of amazing. 
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    Shout out to Mr. Six!!

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    Lots of advertisements on the map, but that doesn't take away from how cool it is. I wonder if parks still take checks for anything.

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    Remember when SFOG had a confederate section? Yikes.

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    And finally, of course, the full park map!

    We'll be back next Monday with an all new map, maybe we'll keep heading south, maybe West, who knows!?!?! 
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    Universal Studios Hollywood Update - Super Nintendo World and CityWalk - January 11, 2022

    Happy Tuesday everybody and welcome to our first Universal Studios Hollywood update of the new year! 

    Things are definitely taking shape with Super Nintendo World and we're starting to see very visible progress each time we visit. There's also some action going on outside the park at CityWalk where it looks like work has resumed on Toothsome Chocolate Emporium. There's also a few other CityWalk changes we talk about in the video below. 

    Enjoy! 

    Written by Gregg Condon
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    Walls are now up all around Toothsome and we could hear/see workers on the other side. Hopefully finishing this won't take too long!

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    I wouldn't count on Spring Break, but maybe by Memorial Day we could be enjoying some Chocolate Fun at CityWalk!

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    The walls extend all around the building.

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    A reminder that with new LA County Guidelines, Proof of Vaccination or Negative Test are required for "Mega Events" over 5,000 people. So basically every day at Universal Hollywood.

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    If you didn't take a selfie in front of the globe, did you even visit the park? =)

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    I really enjoy walking around mostly empty theme parks in the morning. It's one of my favorite things TBH.

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    Bye Grinch, see you in about 11 months or so.

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    Still in awe every time I walk in here.

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    Be back for you later Butterbeer.

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    So nice and peaceful. I actually sat in Wizarding World and edited our Vlog update posted above with my hot butterbeer. It was awesome.

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    Everything was about 5 minutes when were at the park. Still did Single Rider, it's less of a walk. =)

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    Always love checking out the Production Schedule. Are you watching any of these shows?

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    Excuse the zoom, but Super Nintendo World is coming along nicely!

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    An overview of the area

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    For awhile we thought the purple was simple drywall

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    But nope, as you can see here it's metal and is curved

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    Cannot wait to see this done

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    The brave souls riding Jurassic World in the early morning

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    Thanks to some TM's for giving us the heads up that Mummy is closed for Refurbishment through February 4th.

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    Down on the lower lot, the single rider lines for Jurassic World, Mummy and Transformers are still not open.

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    They were being used for VIP tours during the holidays, hopefully they will return now that the park is slower.

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    It was a beautiful morning in the San Fernando Valley

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    Hey WB Lot!

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    For years I've been a cold Butterbeer Stan, but I may be switching my loyalties. This Hot Butterbeer is amazing!

    update! 

    We do have one update regarding Lunar new Year. 

    According to a Universal Studios Hollywood Spokesperson: 
    “This year, guests can enjoy a variety of Lunar New Year food and merchandise offerings throughout the month of February.”
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