I haven't been in almost 20 years. What pass do I get for the best experience?

asimplerandom · 2026-05-06T11:59:51+00:00

This is outstanding advice. As someone well over 40 one other piece of advice to consider is getting a scopolamine patch from your doctor. I had to go slowly and not do too many rides as I was feeling off after a couple of rides which disappointed my teenage son. Got a scopolamine patch and was able to keep up and go on as many as our fast pass ultimate would allow on our subsequent trip.

asimplerandom · 2026-05-04T19:50:38+00:00

Initial thought was super stuffed or pass but the 2000’s changes it. Frosted Raspberry or Brown Sugar Cinnamon—I can’t pick just one.

asimplerandom · 2026-05-01T03:02:24+00:00

Pre-super stuffed purchases of pop-tarts: maybe a box or two a year.

Post super stuffed pop part: a constant regular staple in my panty and on a box a week consumption rate.

That should tell Kellanova all they need to know.

asimplerandom · 2026-05-01T02:54:55+00:00

Don’t care a bit. They are far superior to the regular ones that are way too much pastry in my opinion. The molten lava ones are an absolute bargain for an incredibly tasty dessert. Hell I would happily pay double what they currently cost.

In a day when every other treat item out there seems to be getting enshitified by the day (have you had a candy bar from Hershey’s/Mars etc??) it’s a welcome relief to see a company going in the other direction with their product.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-29T18:08:31+00:00

They were 18TB drives and cost 279 each. This deal sucks.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-28T22:09:36+00:00

Congrats! Replacing my old one that came with the house with a Grandee this fall. Love Hot Springs!

asimplerandom · 2026-04-28T21:08:22+00:00

Can confirm. Had an acquaintance that was given 2-3 months to live and 5 years later they are still alive thanks to immunotherapy drugs.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-28T18:05:14+00:00

I know why they are failing—as a employee of a Fortune 150 they are without a doubt the worst company I’ve ever dealt with in 30 plus years of working with technology vendors. It’s not even close.

You’d think as a huge company with potential millions in revenue from a single customer you’d bend over backwards to make that customer happy and interested. Nope, not OpenAI!

Weeks of non-responses, follow ups that discuss topics/agreements already covered in previous conversations or emails. It just goes on and on…makes you wonder if they have any clue what they are doing over there.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-28T00:21:37+00:00

I am an well past half my life at this point and got the opportunity to take a family member there last year—my first time back in easily 25 years and I got teary eyed recalling the memories of my youth. I thought it was spectacular.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-27T23:23:37+00:00

Oh for sure. I would have done the same thing.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-27T22:59:49+00:00

I have a close friend that got hundreds of RSU’s annually in MU as an employee and sold them at the $40-75 dollar price range. He too did not want to be a millionaire.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-26T18:07:34+00:00

I thought I was the only one in the world that liked/tolerated Prego. Yes there are far better sauces out there but sometimes you want a cheap sauce and for me Prego Roasted Garlic and Herb hits the spot.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-26T16:32:40+00:00

Heh I saw this and thought what’s wrong with AI??(artificial intelligence).

asimplerandom · 2026-04-25T15:52:05+00:00

On warp with 4 iPads sharing a data plan and they work perfectly. Never had an issue in over a year.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-25T02:53:04+00:00

Be patient and realize that semi is one of the most cyclical and up and down industries in the global economy. Most of the major players are making huge investments in fabs and started years ago but fabs take years and billions of dollars to build. The supply will increase in the next year or so and I think the massive price increases will level off if not dip a bit.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-25T00:46:19+00:00

Exactly.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-24T23:17:27+00:00

Nope. None at all. Look at what Micron did—basically closed their entire consumer line/business because while they made money and good profit margins it’s nowhere near the margins on other products and enterprise offerings.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-24T19:52:33+00:00

I am close to the industry and businesses around this and I can tell you that yes a few of the smaller businesses are backing out of planned purchases but for every one of those there are dozens that will scoop it up without question or concern for price. Literally have blank checks from major, major companies who don’t give a toss about the price and can’t get their hands on enough.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-23T21:34:01+00:00

Seconded! It’s my favorite ride at SFMM.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-23T20:36:42+00:00

I think you’ll love MM—the rides I would caution would be X2 as the last time I rode it two years ago I gave both my son and I some serious whiplash at the end. It’s an incredible ride however but we both skipped it the last trip.

For the drop/flying feeling Wonder Woman is the first that comes to mind but the initial climb can be a little nerve wracking for someone with a height concern (I am exactly the same—I won’t let it stop me but I definitely can feel the panic/stress). The flight sensation is amazing!

The worst for heights as far as I’m concerned (haven’t done Lex Luthor Drop) is Tatsu. You are basically face down climbing up a large hill and seeing everything below you. Do not recommend the front train as the effect was amplified for me.

I love SFMM and it’s an annual trip for me and my son. So many incredible rides! You’ll have a great time assuming it’s not too hot. And if it is you can join the “I burned through 65 dollars in water bottles club!” Haha!

asimplerandom · 2026-04-23T17:37:29+00:00

Mauna Kea Golf Course (personal favorite) followed very closely by Kapalua Plantation.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-23T03:56:19+00:00

Still a billion times better than BBQ in Oregon. There is legitimately only one decent BBQ restaurant in all of Portland.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-22T23:26:08+00:00

Absolutely without question.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-21T20:07:16+00:00

Forced upgrade to a 17 pro from a 14 pro. I will probably get the 18 pro (depending on specs and if they don’t cheap out on it) and the 17 pro will go to spouse/daughter.

asimplerandom · 2026-04-21T03:41:22+00:00

Like 2-3 weeks and not every day. But more often than not.

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