I enjoyed the ride. I dug seeing the track. I've always liked the song, it was plenty loud, and I felt it went well with the ride. Uncle Joe Benson doing the countdown made me laugh in recognition. I would totally ride it again.
The projections were lame and the lighting was crappy. It could have been so much better. But that's what we were told - they cut the budget on this in order to have it open on time for the 50th.
I agree that it's unnecessary, that they shouldn't have done this stupid Rockin Both Parks crap, and especially annoying that Lashbear is getting screwed, but I'm really glad they didn't go with Hoobastank. As it is, I can enjoy it just fine until they pull it out again.
I know I'm in the minority. Guess I'll have to ride it with Nirvanaman and Babette.
