Photo TR: Independence Day Trip

[ShockwaveNon-German Tom]

First off, let me tell you that I am glad you called it "Tsunami". "J2" is just the lamest name ever.

I agree with you on the seat selection. When I went, the operator was like "a bunch of ACErs were just here and said you had to ride the back for a REAL thrill". I said "bullsh**t". "This thing gets crazier the further up you go!"

... and that second hill ... "WHOOO LORDY!"

Agreed. This Tsumani renaming malarky really got my goat.

Joe, now you've got your passport I hope you'll be coming to England soon!

[ParkTripsBubbles!]

^ Thanks, you just set me up for a barrage of comments regarding the UK Trip

edit - oh, and I agree about the name. It will ALWAYS be Tsunami to me. And if by chance El Toro is down tomorrow, oh well. I'll still be at one of my favorite parks... and I'll have an excuse to go back

[ShockwaveNon-German Tom]

^ Thanks, you just set me up for a barrage of comments regarding the UK Trip

Well it wouldn't be the first time that's happened on here!

Seriosuly though, if you come over I'll be sure to take a few days off work to show you around!

[Nitro1118Macaroni and Donkey]

^ Thanks, you just set me up for a barrage of comments regarding the UK Trip

edit - oh, and I agree about the name. It will ALWAYS be Tsunami to me. And if by chance El Toro is down tomorrow, oh well. I'll still be at one of my favorite parks... and I'll have an excuse to go back

Since it will be July 4th, I doubt it. Today was only the 2nd day Toro was down the whole day since it opened 3 weeks ago, so I am sure you'll get your ride on it. It may not open at 10am, but it will most likely be open by 2 or so.

BTW, ride Toro in BACK row, right side for best overall ride, or 3rd row for most ejector.

[WadeJI Guess Donkeys Are Okay]

Rumor has it that Toro was hit by lightning last night. We had horrible storms here. Otherwise, the ride has been operating perfectly. I hope (and pray) they get it working again by the 4th.

[coasterguy618El Toro totally owns the Voyage!]

^ Thanks, you just set me up for a barrage of comments regarding the UK Trip

edit - oh, and I agree about the name. It will ALWAYS be Tsunami to me. And if by chance El Toro is down tomorrow, oh well. I'll still be at one of my favorite parks... and I'll have an excuse to go back

Since it will be July 4th, I doubt it. Today was only the 2nd day Toro was down the whole day since it opened 3 weeks ago, so I am sure you'll get your ride on it. It may not open at 10am, but it will most likely be open by 2 or so.

BTW, ride Toro in BACK row, right side for best overall ride, or 3rd row for most ejector.

Make that the 3rd day toro was closed the whole day.

[Nitro1118Macaroni and Donkey]

I only remember one day it was closed, and that was opening week, and now today. It was closed for an afternoon a week back that scared everyone into saying it'd be closed for a week.

[DerekRxI'm the gyro!]

Well Joe will be happy to know that as of 6:30pm on July 3, El Toro recovered from its slumber. Kingda Klosed was still doing its lawn ornament impression, as was Superman (but he's got the better one of them anyway back home). Hopefully Toro stays opened for Independence (or perhaps its Mexican and is waiting for Cinco de Mayo. In any case, I'll be there tomorrow as well, hopefully it'll run again, as I really enjoyed my 1 ride on it, but it wasn't as amazing after 1 ride as Balder or Voyage in wooden terms for me. Still, awesome ride, hopefully it runs again, though there are no "thunderstorms" so hopefully that'll help in Joe's favor

[Rider117I teach at the school of donkey!]

I'll be at GADV tomorrow night for the fireworks and hopefully a night ride on El Toro.

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

Joe - since I'm joining you I'll consider myself an expert since I've ridden two Intamin woodies already. and well - you haven't ridden any yet