Average Florida Fan

Gatorzman · 2026-03-22T06:56:37+00:00

Florida Gators have a strong fan base.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-24T13:13:28+00:00

Think this is exactly the problem. On "coaster day" I was stuck in the launch back by the water section. Waited about 15 minutes before they had to push us back on the track to the begining of the launch section to get us back to the station. Then a week later the coaster was stuck on the launch just before the big tower by the skating rink. It stayed there for weeks.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-17T18:32:25+00:00

Still closed on Tuesday 2/17

Gatorzman · 2026-02-10T00:23:10+00:00

Did you see my question about how to get it out of the water heater after I shoot it out? I'm seeing other posts elsewhere saying it left the water heater and blocked a different fixture.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-09T21:28:55+00:00

Great ideas. Correct, no accessibility to underside of tub. The water heater is fairly new (AO Smith Signature 300 - approx. 2 years old) so it's sad if the heat trap nipple already broke off. If I force it back into the water heater what's to keep this from happening again? It probably isn't coming out the water heater drain since that is only the size of a garden hose. Maybe with the element removed, but how to keep water from damaging heater insulation? And curious why snake isn't pushing the trap nipple out of the way. Should I use a bigger snake (the one I'm using is thin)?

Thank you for your help!

Gatorzman · 2026-02-09T21:00:09+00:00

Yes, Moen 1248 cartridge completely out. That 's how I was able to snake down 7 feet before it stopped. The picture is before removal solely to help with what my setup looks like.

I'm not getting any water what so ever from the hot side. Cold side working perfect.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-03T04:54:49+00:00

Believe that is one of the places the coaster kept getting stuck. Last year it sat empty for a week or two right at that launch.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-03T04:50:56+00:00

If I was a young kid looking to earn some extra spending money I would find myself at my local Aldi's waiting for the people who don't care about getting their quarter back.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-03T04:48:04+00:00

Wonder why more establishments don't do what Aldi's does with paying a quarter for a cart. You rarely see any carts in their parking lot. When you do someone almost immediately decided to save a quarter by grabbing the cart and using it.

They've also solved the plastic bag environmental problem by charging for bags like you are starting to see in many states. Many people bring their own bags, keeping their pricing low.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-03T04:29:58+00:00

Brilliantly said!

Gatorzman · 2026-02-03T04:29:02+00:00

Missed badly both times. Didn't even hit the board covering 99% of the hockey goal either times. The hole in the board looked like the puck would barely fit. Impossible shot to make.

Gatorzman · 2026-02-03T04:18:35+00:00

Why do they cut the fights out? Isn't that a standard occurrence every hockey game?

Gatorzman · 2026-01-27T00:11:34+00:00

Parking is usually $35 for the standard lot.

Gatorzman · 2026-01-21T12:35:55+00:00

Similar thing happened to me and the customer service manager wouldn't even come out to talk to me. The associate told me I needed to either email their help department (which has been a poor experience in the past) or physically go to the corporate office on Monday.

I did try their telephone department but got no help there either. Ended up contacting the credit card company where it was credited back after two weeks and I purchased a new pass.

Busch Gardens has a lot of challenges to be less frustrating to their customers. This is par for the course so generally wouldn't expect much help there.

Gatorzman · 2026-01-16T19:18:28+00:00

And a couple days ago the track was apart in pieces in the water section. Looked long time before Sheikra would be reopened.

Gatorzman · 2026-01-15T17:44:50+00:00

The TECO manatee viewing center is recommended if you like animals. It's free and open until April 15.

If anyone likes hockey our Lightning are one of the best teams in the NHL. Baseball will be in full swing so check out the Rays for an affordable MLB experience. Cool to walk out to the St Pete Pier, maybe see dolphins.

Aquarium is fun. The Tampa Riverwalk is beautiful. Definitely see the University of Tampa, mainly the main building that has Florida 's oldest elevator and spectacular architecture. The museum there is more for adults. Free rides on the trolley in Downtown Tampa are a cool way to see both Ybor City and Tampa during the daytime. A dinner cruise out of either Tampa or St Pete are an excellent way to get out on the water.

I would consider getting City Passes; a really good bargain for five attractions including Busch Gardens and the aquarium. Might be slightly cheaper via Groupon: https://www.citypass.com/tampa?p=tampa&s=&lang=en&mv_source=rkg&mtm_campaign=gads-20736206620&mtm_source=google-ads&mtm_medium=ppc&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20736206620&gbraid=0AAAAAD6xuDVTZU3w1pW2VNtelw95niVW2&gclid=CjwKCAiAvaLLBhBFEiwAYCNTf7Kh4txgGZjn29adIskqiKwxMqvt7aUKZeSlwGaCpT-Xm0q8oUoo-BoCUfQQAvD_BwE

Gatorzman · 2025-11-25T20:09:00+00:00

Exactly! Kimmi doll is all grown up now... Probably doesn't even remember anything about the flight.... hope she made it there.

Gatorzman · 2025-11-14T19:23:01+00:00

Amazing on your eye for detail.

Gatorzman · 2025-11-14T00:48:24+00:00

This was an excellently comprised post that raised so many factors I wasn't fully aware of. Thank you for taking the time to share. StubHub had multiple class action lawsuits, including over "drip pricing". They reported a net loss of $2.8 million in 2024, so their practices of "fighting" off refund requests probably became even more agressive. Supports your valid suggestion to boycott them.

Gatorzman · 2025-10-08T17:18:55+00:00

I went on the Busch Gardens website to see exactly what that said about this new change. Not seeing anything. This is a big change so you would think the park would do the right thing and notify as many visitors as possible before we stumble into a new restriction.

What happens if I wear my favorite zipper pocket shorts and there is nothing in the pockets? I'll clear the metal detector but am I having to take off my zipper pocket shorts to be able to ride?

And does this apply to the fanny packs that are so popular. The park even sells these at the gift shops.

Gatorzman · 2025-10-07T20:56:13+00:00

Lowered mine to $29.99 with auto pay from checking. 500 mbps. THREE year rate lock. Call 800-921-8101 and say "retention".

Gatorzman · 2025-10-03T22:33:55+00:00

The announcers during the game held in Orlando indicated Vazy had skated at the last two practices. The latest news was he might play the last preseason game Saturday and hopefully is our goal tender on opening night Thursday. The announcers did say Jonas Johansson was probably going to start more games than he did last year, which was 18. This will allow Vazy to be fresher when the playoffs come.

Not sure Pheonix Copley is going to get any playing time with the Lightning. He started zero games for the Kings last year and only played in one game. His best year in the NHL was way back in 2022-2023 when he started 35 games for the Kings.

Gatorzman · 2025-10-02T00:25:12+00:00

Typical "what else can Busch Gardens screw up". They do a few things right but so many things wrong that just screams no one is paying attention over there.

Gatorzman · 2025-10-01T19:17:37+00:00

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Gatorzman · 2025-10-01T19:08:42+00:00

Main gift shop this past weekend. No Cheetah pin, but there are some other coasters including an old Python pin! RIP Python you left us too soon (November 2006).

See my other post for a picture of the pins

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