Hey there, folks! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
We've reached another 6th episode, which means it's time to bring you guys another of our rotating specials! We're back to a Top 10 list, and this is probably the one most folks have been looking forward to (if not just to post dissenting opinions and wonder what we've been smoking)...now, we realize most of the time it seems like we're breathing in the very essence of everything good about these parks, and it kinda makes us look like we're theme park mega-fans who wouldn't dare say a bad thing about them...but as you folks who've followed us since the start have seen, this hasn't always been the case. And while we still have a lot of attractions to review, today, we're going to take both attractions we haven't given the WTA treatment to and some of our -least- favorites. mix 'em in our nifty Countdown Blender, and bring you the Top Ten Attractions That Deserve to be Nuked!
These are the rides and shows that underwhelm, that fail to entertain, that you'd sooner skip than give another chance to, and that you can only hope that Disney Imagineering / Universal Creative / SeaWorld R&D has next on their to-demolish list.
Episode 42 - The Top Ten Attractions That Deserve to be Nuked on YouTube
Our relationship with SlingFile is coming to an end. Please let us know if you'd like to acquire MP3 downloads of the podcast, and we'll see what to do about hosting. Otherwise, it'll be all YouTube for the foreseeable future!
If you've enjoyed this episode, please be sure to check out our other episodes if you haven't already. If you find that you really like what we do here, like us on Facebook, subscribe to the YouTube channel, and make sure you tell a friend! Next week, we get back to our standard schedule of attraction reviews...or do we? We'll see you then!
SurferClock
Monday, April 29, 2013
Monday, April 22, 2013
Episode 41 - Wild Arctic
Greetings, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
It may surprise you to learn that in 40 episodes of this podcast, there's still one of the Big Three that we've been neglecting...but today, that's all going to change. We are finally going to begin our coverage of SeaWorld Orlando! Now, keep in mind that SeaWorld currently operates three main parks in the United States: SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld Orlando. Some of the attractions we review may be shared by one or more of the parks, and so far as we know, the attractions should be relatively about the same...if there are any noted differences we find in our research, we'll be happy to share 'em.
For now, though, let's get this new park started with a trip to the Arctic! SeaWorld's Wild Arctic experience opened up in 1992 in Orlando and 5 years later in the San Antonio park. This motion-simulator brings you on an adventure that eventually ends with you entering the "Franklin Research Center," a thinly-veiled research center featuring a series of exhibits displaying polar bears, walruses, and beluga whales. In addition, there are a few interactive cameras and other pleasant extras for the kiddies.
Aside from a seasonal facelift each Christmas to simulate a "Polar Express Experience," the attraction hasn't undergone too many changes...how does it hold up after a little over 20 years? Find out with our review today!
Episode 41 - Wild Arctic on YouTube
Also, if you can't tell by now, we've done away with the whole Slingfile thing. Podcasts will begin to disappear from there, so please let us know if you'd still like to get MP3s of the podcasts, and we'll see what we can do about hosting.
As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Next week, join us for another Top 10 list...this time, we're taking a look at 10 attractions, but not how you'd expect...join us when we count down the Top Ten Attractions That Deserve to be Nuked!
SurferClock
It may surprise you to learn that in 40 episodes of this podcast, there's still one of the Big Three that we've been neglecting...but today, that's all going to change. We are finally going to begin our coverage of SeaWorld Orlando! Now, keep in mind that SeaWorld currently operates three main parks in the United States: SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, and SeaWorld Orlando. Some of the attractions we review may be shared by one or more of the parks, and so far as we know, the attractions should be relatively about the same...if there are any noted differences we find in our research, we'll be happy to share 'em.
For now, though, let's get this new park started with a trip to the Arctic! SeaWorld's Wild Arctic experience opened up in 1992 in Orlando and 5 years later in the San Antonio park. This motion-simulator brings you on an adventure that eventually ends with you entering the "Franklin Research Center," a thinly-veiled research center featuring a series of exhibits displaying polar bears, walruses, and beluga whales. In addition, there are a few interactive cameras and other pleasant extras for the kiddies.
Aside from a seasonal facelift each Christmas to simulate a "Polar Express Experience," the attraction hasn't undergone too many changes...how does it hold up after a little over 20 years? Find out with our review today!
Episode 41 - Wild Arctic on YouTube
Also, if you can't tell by now, we've done away with the whole Slingfile thing. Podcasts will begin to disappear from there, so please let us know if you'd still like to get MP3s of the podcasts, and we'll see what we can do about hosting.
As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Next week, join us for another Top 10 list...this time, we're taking a look at 10 attractions, but not how you'd expect...join us when we count down the Top Ten Attractions That Deserve to be Nuked!
SurferClock
Monday, April 15, 2013
Episode 40 - When Rides Go Down
Hello, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
This week, instead of reviewing a theme park attraction, we wanted to see what it might be like if we could bring you all along on a ride-through on a little known attraction that's actually open (as opposed to riding through attractions that are closed, brought back by Reese)! Though, things don't always go as planned...
If you've ever been on a ride that's suddenly stopped, gone down, and overhead announcements begin to play, and you don't know when you were going to move again, have we got an episode for you! I'm sure you've all wondered, at one time or another, what the proper etiquette is when a ride goes down. So, whether you're stuck on the ride or in the line, we've got a few tips for how to handle things...WHEN RIDES GO DOWN!
Episode 40 - When Rides Go Down on YouTube
Also, if you can't tell by now, we've done away with the whole Slingfile thing. Podcasts will begin to disappear from there, so please let us know if you'd still like to get MP3s of the podcasts, and we'll see what we can do about hosting.
As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Next week, well, what ARE we going to do? You'll just have to "sea" for yourself! Get excited, folks...we're hitting a park we haven't hit yet!
SurferClock
This week, instead of reviewing a theme park attraction, we wanted to see what it might be like if we could bring you all along on a ride-through on a little known attraction that's actually open (as opposed to riding through attractions that are closed, brought back by Reese)! Though, things don't always go as planned...
If you've ever been on a ride that's suddenly stopped, gone down, and overhead announcements begin to play, and you don't know when you were going to move again, have we got an episode for you! I'm sure you've all wondered, at one time or another, what the proper etiquette is when a ride goes down. So, whether you're stuck on the ride or in the line, we've got a few tips for how to handle things...WHEN RIDES GO DOWN!
Episode 40 - When Rides Go Down on YouTube
Also, if you can't tell by now, we've done away with the whole Slingfile thing. Podcasts will begin to disappear from there, so please let us know if you'd still like to get MP3s of the podcasts, and we'll see what we can do about hosting.
As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Next week, well, what ARE we going to do? You'll just have to "sea" for yourself! Get excited, folks...we're hitting a park we haven't hit yet!
SurferClock
Monday, April 8, 2013
WTA Co-Host Illness Recovery Break
Hello, everyone. SurferClock here to bring you a little update regarding the show's status this week.
The day after Test Track (link below in the previous post, check it out if you haven't already!), I began not feeling well. The weather decided it was going to go through a nice, rapid change for spring, and that usually affects me in the very worst way, most often with my sinuses.
Long story short, I've spent the past week in various stages of general bleghiness, sinus troubles, all that sort of thing. When I realized that my voice was still sounding more than a little funny yesterday, I spoke with TAP-G, determined that the podcast would sound a little too different with my voice the way it was, and came to the decision that, although I did say there would be a new episode today in the previous post, unfortunately it wouldn't be a very good-sounding episode.
This week, the show is taking a break so I can get myself and my voice back to 100% or closer to it. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we really hope to get back rolling next week.
-SurferClock
The day after Test Track (link below in the previous post, check it out if you haven't already!), I began not feeling well. The weather decided it was going to go through a nice, rapid change for spring, and that usually affects me in the very worst way, most often with my sinuses.
Long story short, I've spent the past week in various stages of general bleghiness, sinus troubles, all that sort of thing. When I realized that my voice was still sounding more than a little funny yesterday, I spoke with TAP-G, determined that the podcast would sound a little too different with my voice the way it was, and came to the decision that, although I did say there would be a new episode today in the previous post, unfortunately it wouldn't be a very good-sounding episode.
This week, the show is taking a break so I can get myself and my voice back to 100% or closer to it. I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and we really hope to get back rolling next week.
-SurferClock
Monday, April 1, 2013
Episode 39 - Test Track
Hello there, listeners! SurferClock here along with TAP-G to bring you the latest episode of "What's the Attraction?"
Today's adventure brings us over to Epcot, where it seems something is awry...at least, that's what my co-host would have you believe, anyhow. In any case, we're going to take a look at Test Track. If you haven't seen it in a while, you may notice that it's sporting a new coat of paint...
Test Track operated for a little over 13 years "as presented by GM." The generalization was downsized to more specifically reflect Chevrolet's line of vehicles, not so much GM as a whole. The overall presentation received a facelift bringing it into the future...rather than going out onto the test track and putting a GM vehicle through the paces (as it was before), you're building a SimCar and specifying its parameters to best match performance statistics such as Capability, Efficiency, Responsiveness, and Power...the Chevrolet branding is more along the lines of the post-ride exhibits as specific models are represented alongside you as you take your pictures.
For some reason, my co-host has taken this switch to mean that the original has somehow gone missing! Just wait 'til he realizes that it's still the same ride...I hope he realizes it, anyway.
More importantly, is this new coat of paint really worth the time it spent out of commission, or do we miss Bill McKim just as much as I'm sure a few of you do as well? Listen in and find out!
Episode 39 - Test Track on YouTube
Also, if you can't tell by now, we've done away with the whole Slingfile thing. Podcasts will begin to disappear from there, so please let us know if you'd still like to get MP3s of the podcasts, and we'll see what we can do about hosting.
As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Next week, join us for a special episode of great importance! We're breaking our -own- tradition to relay something very important. You'll find out what should be done...WHEN RIDES GO DOWN! Please join us for this important episode.
SurferClock
Today's adventure brings us over to Epcot, where it seems something is awry...at least, that's what my co-host would have you believe, anyhow. In any case, we're going to take a look at Test Track. If you haven't seen it in a while, you may notice that it's sporting a new coat of paint...
Test Track operated for a little over 13 years "as presented by GM." The generalization was downsized to more specifically reflect Chevrolet's line of vehicles, not so much GM as a whole. The overall presentation received a facelift bringing it into the future...rather than going out onto the test track and putting a GM vehicle through the paces (as it was before), you're building a SimCar and specifying its parameters to best match performance statistics such as Capability, Efficiency, Responsiveness, and Power...the Chevrolet branding is more along the lines of the post-ride exhibits as specific models are represented alongside you as you take your pictures.
For some reason, my co-host has taken this switch to mean that the original has somehow gone missing! Just wait 'til he realizes that it's still the same ride...I hope he realizes it, anyway.
More importantly, is this new coat of paint really worth the time it spent out of commission, or do we miss Bill McKim just as much as I'm sure a few of you do as well? Listen in and find out!
Episode 39 - Test Track on YouTube
Also, if you can't tell by now, we've done away with the whole Slingfile thing. Podcasts will begin to disappear from there, so please let us know if you'd still like to get MP3s of the podcasts, and we'll see what we can do about hosting.
As always, thank you all so much for supporting What's the Attraction? and helping us grow! It's great to be able to share our love of the parks with everyone out there. If you enjoyed it, please like our page on Facebook (it's "What's the Attraction?"), subscribe to us on YouTube, and tell a friend! Next week, join us for a special episode of great importance! We're breaking our -own- tradition to relay something very important. You'll find out what should be done...WHEN RIDES GO DOWN! Please join us for this important episode.
SurferClock
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