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Sure!Herman was part of the team who were installing the ride system for 5th Dimension. It is believed that whilst working on the top of the "ramp" section, where the rolling ball now is, he fell tragically to his death (though some say he later died in hospital).There is actually a plaque in memory of him in the spot where he died, underneath the track for the ramp section.There have been many stories about Herman over the years, saying that he now haunts the ride and teases ride operators who walk the track every morning and evening. When I worked there I did have a couple of odd experiences, and I know that a couple of attendants used to get particularly upset whilst walking through certain parts of the ride.I have also had guests come up to me and complain about a "disturbing effect" at the end of the ride, where they described a ghostly projection staring at them. Creeped me out that one!

This is a beautiful acoustic set from Adele back from February. It's gorgeous.Adele Acoustic Set

The new Hi Def sample looks incredible for Spiderman, loving the detail on the costume and the stars in the sky, I think this will push the ride back in front of Forbidden Journey for most immersive experience. Despicable Me- whilst not surprising and has been expected. It's great to have it officially announced and I'm sure it'll be an awesome attraction for Universal. I hope that the ride also captures the emotion that the film does, it's definately a film with a lot of heart!

Here's what was said at the latest board meeting with Merlin Senior Mangement:"Oh, our profits are severely down this year for our UK attractions, what's happening!?!""Well I have absolutely no idea, that has shocked me if I'm being honest, we have invested heavily this season. Sheeet, wha are we going to do?""Well we've contacted our theme parks resorts, and they have said that if we reduce their budgets any more, they're going to have to make several staff redundant and lay off hundreds of front line staff"."Yes, that's what we did at Chessington a couple of years ago, remember?""Oh, yeah, so what do you suggest?""Well, we've looked at our figures and have noted that a large proportion of our Annual Pass holders who visit us, are much less likely to spend on park"."Right, so you're saying we better raise those prices quick!""Yes! And plus they're getting a really good deal as it is, we need their money, for our shareholders and for our own reputation, they can spare an extra few quid"."Agreed, plus, we deserve the extra profits from them after the fuss they made about the car parking fee. Do they not realise I need my second home and three holidays a year?""Right so that's settled then, Annual Pass prices increased. I'll leave that with you lot then whilst I'm away, my family are off to Disney.""Oh really, I hope you enjoy yourselves, though have you been on Expedition Everest?""Yeah, but it's no where near as good as our Thirteen"."Yeah exactly!".This wouldn't surprise me, instead of seriously looking at where the company is going wrong, they just raise prices and expect people to not make a fuss because they know people will still buy them.

Correct, Josh! The original layout for the outside section included a block section after the Immelmann Turn, a overbanked turn, another block section before the dive loop. I believe the air time hill is much better than the proposed layout.

I think it's a fine balance Keith. As you say, some people are perfect down the PA, but it can be inconsistent and when that happens, it ruins the atmosphere and honesty I think it just feels tacky.It's great to have interaction, but it should always be faithful to the theme of the attraction. Having a pre-recorded announcement would ensure consistency and always be faithful to the theme. A ride like Vampire is a show, especially in that theatrical station where it is set up as a piece of theatre and then having a human voice which actually interferes with the music and general production, breaks the magic, for me.It does work on Runaway because it's staged in a way that makes the operator a prominence in the experience, having the control cabin centre stage. I did personally love the interaction, as that was a main part of my job that made it enjoyable and it was a big focus from park management. On a creative outlook though, it doesn't work. However, if the ride operators were dressed in costumes and became characters, their speech and banter would become relevant.

^ I think that would be overkill on the theme. It works so well in the station as it accompanies the lighting, set design which provides a suitable atmosphere in the station. I would love to see some ambience in the queue at some point though, that way it can be kept relatively quiet and isn't so intrusive on the queueing experience.It's a shame that it's so quiet, It really does need to be louder, much louder. It should fill the station, though it should not be ruined by an operator's voice IMO, they need some pre-recorded, themed announcements in there.

No, no! As much as I like Griffins, this is Zierer's best ride::blush:Interesting choice for Busch though. I hope they're able to pull it off for them. A cheaper manufacturer will possibly allow for money to be spent elsewhere, more creatively. That video on the previous page is a somewhat original layout, though I will admit it looks a little painful to ride.

Will could it be something that's changed with your computer settings? Double check them, something may have changed; for instance, administrator settings or whatever.I would have said check your itunes store account, but since you said you couldn't change info within your existing account then it sounds like a problem with the computer.Double check both just in case.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZgG__IjWc&feature=player_embedded#at=32 Aww I love this song. Great vocal performance by Gaga.

I don't really have top 10's; I love too many attractions to choose, however, I would say Everest is one of the best attractions I've been on.The coaster part is good but it's just the climax of an intricately detailed story. The coaster portion exists purely as a transit system in which the climax of the story is told.I literally can't wait to go on it again and for my auntie and uncle to experience it.

Atlantis Main Theme Here is a clip from the Atlantis Theme at Legoland. Composed by Andrew McKenna. I really like it. :mellow:In fact I think this entire addition looks to be a solid one. I may have to visit Legoland soon.

Hogsmeade does look awesome. I'm looking forward to spending a day just exploring Hogmeade itself and the shops. It looks phenomenal.I'm also one for not being a fan of Ripsaw Falls at all. It just feels so bare and tin shed like, especially compared with Splash Mountain which is one of my favourite dark/ water rides ever and is full of detail: you could go on it many times and still notice new details.Bilge Rat Barges on the other hand, is a genius attraction and is fully realised, immersive experience. It's hilarious as well; getting to look at everyone getting drowned. :mellow:I'm sad to hear you didn't get to experience River Adventure, Mark. It was having a scheduled refurb which many of the rides do during the quieter periods, especially the water ones.On your views about the various attractions around IOA- I do tend to agree. If you do Disney, then go to Universal, it does make you realise just how well Disney really do hide many of the backstage areas around their parks. The shed on Forbidden Journey is a shame, I've not heard much about it, I'll have to judge when I go for myself this summer.I've always said that Hulk is overrated and I personally don't think it's one of the better attractions, as well as Dragons. It seems to fizzle out and as a coaster leaves me feeling deflated after a powerful first half. I found it rough, too, as did other members of my family. Creatively though, I suppose it makes sense for it to fizzle out, as that what happens to the Hulk, he has intense rage which slowly comes back down.I love the effects and scenic design in Posideons Fury, though I find some bits a bit cheesy and can be a distraction to the wonderful, rich environment that the attraction immerses you in. I find myself against a potential Potter expansion, that will engulf this area. I personally found the Lost Continent theme much richer and more exciting, as faithful a vision as Potter is.What they did to Duelling Dragons' queue was sacrilege.

Just because there's no track on-site, it doesn't mean construction hasn't started. How is the site looking these days anyway? Any sign of activity at all?If we remember, a similar thing happened with Saw, where construction just seemed to halt for a month. Much care has to be taken on the land to ensure that it's settled for the correct amount of time.We don't want any more attractions sinking.

Phaha, no, I just love all themed attractions, regardless of manufacturer, and I'm passionate about the emotions that such attractions put people through.I agree, some aspects of the coaster do seem a bit strange, but I respect that it's different and I really want it to work and succeed. Not only for the park but for my own selfish enjoyment and that of others.Hopefully we'll get some early reviews soon, as employees have started riding it. Much like how reviews of the new Star Tours have emerged.

^ The first launch is 30mph, which gets it over that turn at the start of that testing video. It then plunges into a trench where it then launches to 60mph and races to the top of the tower. After the figure of 8 at the top of the tower, it then plunges into another trench, does an air-time hill, Rita style, plunges into another trench and then does that inclined corkscrew.After the MCBR, the pace slows a little whilst it does some twists in the old Rhino Ralley water section. The illusion was supposed to be that the water is running in the opposite direction to which you're travelling so it looks like you're going faster along the water. After that, it then launches 40mph into an air time hill, does some more twists and then goes into the brakes.

I think you guys are being very negative about a ride you've not ridden yet! :mellow:Yes, it looks slow in videos, and for those that are saying that more tweaking is to come on American forums are just trying to kid themselves out of their own disappointment here.Busch and Seaworld are parks that focus on the spirituality of animals and create experiences to bring us closer to them both physically, and emotionally in order for us to learn more about them. For instance, Manta at Sea World, whilst not being the most intense ride out there, with exception of that pretzel loop, the whole experience is geared towards an intimate experience with the Manta Ray and simulates the beauty of "flight".Also bear in mind that Cheetah Hunt, from the start, has set out to be a family- thrill ride. The height restriction is 48 inches (1.22 metres), which will enable a large number of children from perhaps 7 and upwards, to ride this coaster. The marketing for this ride has all been focused upon the simulation of the speed and agility of the Cheetah and it's sister attraction- Cheetah Run, brings us closer to those Cheetah's in a similar way to Manta's walk-through attraction.Nothing about this project from official sources has stated that this ride will be extreme and intense, the language officials have been using has been very much about exhilaration, the beauty of the Cheetah and the interaction between the ride and these animals, this is because they want families to ride and enjoy it together. Any misconceptions about this ride being the most extreme and intense experience of their lives have been from fanboys around the world who have been hyping this up to be something that it was never going to be.

It was a very expensive episode; it was pushed from last season to this one because they couldn't afford it last year after the Beeb cut the show's production budget. The Ood was used to save some money after splashing the cash on other areas in this episode.Saying that it's not up there with the best, is of course, your opinion, which your entitled to. Take a look through these people's opinions on tonight's episode: Digital Spy Forums

That was certainly gorgeous!I was quite freaked out during the Tardis Corridor scenes as well. Wonderful, rich set design and atmosphere, top quality acting from both the main cast and guest cast. Well done Gaiman.

Lol! I don't understand how that would be enjoyable though? Why would you do that to yourself?

Vertical construction on big projects like this usually starts around August/ September time, what you get in the run up to that is ground works and initial infrastructure for the construction area.

I'm glad you loved Animal Kingdom Mark. It's my favourite park out there; it's beautiful and the whole park is a work of art (except Dinoland USA.).The safari has had quite a few story lines over the years. During the very first previews, the climax of the ride ended in the poachers succeeding and involved a dead elephant prop at the end of the ride. However after complaints, they quickly rewrote that scene to have a happy ending.I've heard it's also changed again slightly within the last couple of years too. It seemed from your report Mark, that the poacher element is a lot less prominent than it once was.I agree with you with Kali River Rapids, although you've gotta love Disney for their visuals... even if the ride hardware isn't the best and there are better; I love the theme and it also has a mind- blowingly decorated queue-line along with Everest.Looking forward to hearing the rest of your report Mark. I'm so stalking those picture albums on Chris' Facebook.

According to someone on TTF the numbers stand for metorites. They're all B&M coasters. More hype- not bothered if it's by an official source or not, it's great fun and you lot are getting well drawn into it all.

Uploaded with ImageShack.usOh I totally know how to work that Babybel wax. Oh yeahh baby. Take that Freud.

It's disgusting isn't it? Their Christianity has made them believe that having romantic feelings for a member of the same sex is the worst thing imaginable but they have no problem in destroying the life of another human- being.Though I could say that religion has already destroyed their lives.I suppose it's one saving grace, but if you read the whole article it does imply that perhaps it's just been postponed and there's nothing to say it wouldn't be re-addressed.It's horror stories like this that make me thankful for not belonging to any religion. What ignorance.