pianojohn Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 Hello all! A short report and lots of pics! Just got back from the Cast Member preview of Expedition Everest. WOW! I loved it! It had a great mix of theming, lush greenery, and a cool coaster to boot. I am not going to tell all the secrets, but it is definately worth a trip to Orlando. I also was at Busch Gardens yesterday working (and riding!) . Sheikra was great as ever. Gwazi was not. It has gotten so rough with lateral banging. It felt as if every bolt was sticking through the tracks. It is too bad since it is a cool layout and could be an AWESOME ride with new Millenium Flyer cars and some serious re-tracking. Finally, had lunch with Tommy and James as they headed back north. They are as crazy as ever! Enjoy the pics! And yes, Kumba was closed as they finished painting her/him/it! Loop time Is this an acceptable level of wetness?? It was a beautiful day to take pics of Sheikra Artsy shot Sheikra goodness Saw this line of 5 wheel chairs at Busch. HAD to take the picture The view from the very top. One of the many tunnels Almost at the top 2nd chain lift First chain lift In the front seat with my friend Tim. Uh oh My first ride on EE! Me at the ride. Sorry, no cool caption. The cool cars. The steam comes out as the train leaves the station. Ahhh! Tommy and James with myself and my partner Shawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted January 21, 2006 Share Posted January 21, 2006 OMG, the pictures of EE were great! The second lifthill looks so steep. Is it really that steep? However, it looks like you had a good time! The pictures from Bush Gardens are also good! Thanks for posting! --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted January 21, 2006 Author Share Posted January 21, 2006 The second lifthill looks so steep. Is it really that steep? --Sören No, it just looks that way. It is very smooth and gives you a nice view of DAK on the way up. It is nowhere NEAR as steep as Sheikra! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomizzle For Rizzle Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Cool photos John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Very cool photo TR. Just 7 more days until we ride EE. Kumba's new paint job certainly does look much better. It really did need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Thnaks for the great photos! Glad to see Kumba got some love this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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