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Republic of the Philippines

Quezon City Polytechnic University

IBP Road Batasan Hills Quezon City

Title: JOURNEY TO THE MAGIC

John Perry Carpio

Submitted by

Nelson ArguillesDalubguro

Table of Contents

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I. INTRODUCTION...............................................................................................................................3

II. PREPARATION................................................................................................................................4

III. DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL..................................................................................................5

IV. INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE..................................................................5

BACKGROUND....................................................................................................................................5

MISSION............................................................................................................................................6

OUR GOALS.....................................................................................................................................6

OUR STRATEGIES..........................................................................................................................6

OUR VALUES...................................................................................................................................6

SOME STAFFS IN THE PHILIPPINES..........................................................................................7

ARRIVING..............................................................................................................................................8

V. ENCHANTED KINGDOM................................................................................................................9

Park zones.........................................................................................................................................9

Attractions..........................................................................................................................................9

ARRIVING AT ENCHANTED KINGDOM........................................................................................10

First Ride (Anchors away).............................................................................................................10

Second Ride(log flume)..................................................................................................................11

Third Ride (Space Shuttle)............................................................................................................13

Fourth Ride (River Rafting ride)....................................................................................................14

Fifth Ride(Ferris wheel)..................................................................................................................16

VI. LEAVING ENCHANTED....................................................................................................................17

VII. FAVORITE PICTURES.......................................................................................................................18

VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHY.........................................................................................................................18

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I. INTRODUCTION

 field trip or excursion is a journey by a group of people to a place away from their normal environment.A

The purpose of the trip is usually observation for education, non-experimental research or to provide students with experiences outside their everyday activities. The aim of this research is to observe the subject in its natural state and possibly collect samples. In western culture people first come across this method during school years when classes are taken on school trips to visit a geological or geographical feature of the landscape, for example. Much of the early research into the natural sciences was of this form. Charles Darwin is an important example of someone who has contributed to science through the use of field trips. [citation

needed]

To mitigate these risks and expenses, most school systems now have formalized field trip procedures that considers the entire trip from estimation, approval and scheduling through planning the actual trip and post-trip activities.

Field trips expand children's learning through active hands-on experience with the rich resources of the local community. Field trips increase student knowledge and understanding of a subject and add realism to the topic of study.

Good planning must precede field trips. Careful attention should be given to trip selection, previsit preparation, the trip itself, appropriate follow up, and evaluation. When considering a field trip, teachers are advised to first consult with their administrator regarding existing school board policies and follow those recommended procedures.

Trip Selection

A. Identify the rationale, objectives and plan of evaluation for the field trip.B. Select the site to be visited. Contact the educational coordinator for the site and

arrange the date and time. Obtain the pre-trip information package if one is available. Record addresses, directions, contact persons, phone numbers, email addresses, etc.

C. Conduct a pre-visit to familiarize yourself with the major features of the field trip. Purchase postcards and posters. Take digital photographs to share with students prior to the visit. Explore the exhibition(s) you plan to visit to get ideas for pre field trip activities.

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II. PREPARATIONOn the last before the Academic tour for our chemistry subject in IRRI and Enchanted Kingdom, I always looking forward how to prepare and what should I prepare? I ask my mom what food available in the refrigerator for me to bring. I saw porkchop in the freezer and I fried it on the night before the tour.

I was worried that night because I thought that I can’t wake up as early as three O’clock in the morning. I have doubts that I can’t go with that tour. Alas, I rose up two thirty in

the morning and arrange my stuffs and my “baon”.

I came at the school at exactly four o’clock. When I came there, there are few students sitting on the plantbox in the front of QCPU Batasan. Most of them are my classmates and also my adviser, Mama

Kandice (Prof. Mallonga).

Our Tourist buses start coming at five thirty in the morning together with my co-students. Even if

misunderstanding and confusement about the arrangement of student in each buses, the tour must go on.

We leave QCPU Batasan at nine thirty four; I sit in the bus 15 together with IT-

C and some of my classmates, Jennifer, Mico, Elvin, Carlo, Etc.

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III. DEPARTURE FROM SCHOOL

Going to first destination makes everyone excited not only because we wanted to see the facilities and views. While riding few of my co-students have listening on their ipods and mp4 and some of them talking with their friends and telling jokes etc.

IV.

INTERNATIONAL RICE RESEARCH INSTITUTE

BACKGROUNDEstablished in 1960, we are among the largest non-profit agricultural research centers in Asia, with headquarters in the Philippines and offices in 14 nations. Supported by donors and partners around the globe, we are known as the home of the Green Revolution in Asia. We help feed almost half the world’s population. Our mission is to reduce poverty and hunger,

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improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure that rice production is environmentally sustainable.

MISSION

To reduce poverty and hunger, improve the health of rice farmers and consumers, and ensure environmental sustainability through collaborative research, partnerships, and the strengthening of national agricultural research and extension systems. 

OUR GOALS

Reduce poverty through improved and diversified rice-based systems .

Ensure that rice production is sustainable and stable, has minimal negative environmental impact, and can cope with climate change .

Improve the nutrition and health of poor rice consumers and rice farmers .

Provide equitable access to information and knowledge on rice and help develop the next generation of rice scientists .

Provide rice scientists and producers with the genetic information and material they need to develop improved technologies and enhance rice production .

OUR STRATEGIES

IRRI pursues its missions and goals through: 

Interdisciplinary thematic and system-based programs.

Scientific strength in major disciplines for rice research.

Anticipatory research initiatives exploring new scientific opportunities.

Conservation and responsible use of natural resources, including rice genetic resources.

Sharing of germplasm, technologies, and knowledge.

Participation of women in research and development.

Partnership with farming communities, research institutions, and other organizations that share IRRI’s mission.

Continuing efforts in improving staff development and welfare. 

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OUR VALUES

Our actions are guided by a commitment to:

Excellence

Scientific integrity and accountability

Innovation and creativity

Gender consciousness

Diversity of opinion and approach

Teamwork and partnership

Service to clients

Cultural diversity

Indigenous knowledge

Environmental protection

SOME STAFFS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Aala, Pedro

  Unit/Project(s): ES - Experiment Station;   Title: Staff   Nationality: Philippines   Phone: (632) 580-5600 

Abanto, Grace

  Unit/Project(s): FO - Financial Operations;   Title: Officer   Nationality: Philippines   Phone: (632) 580-5600 ext. 2440  

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Abas, Rodante

  Unit/Project(s): CESD - Crop and Environmental Sciences Division;   Title: Technician III - Research   Nationality: Philippines  

ARRIVINGWhen we arrive at IRRI which is located at International Rice Research Institute, College, Los Baños, Laguna 4031, Philippines, All was amaze to what we had seen there. We saw lots of wide farm land and buildings surrounds it. As usual we take pictures even the parking lot of IRRI los banos laguna.

We went to one of the building there where we are going to see and learn about their imformation and details about their company.

We had watched a short movie clip in their mini-theatre a brief history and their mission-vission. And I learned that millions of people needs rice to survive. That’s the one of the reason why IRRI born.

After watching, the staff guided us to look around their museum to see their artifacts and historical items. We saw lots of farmers’ claw, hats, and also kinds of pests. There are also stuffs like

magazines, books and articles about IRRI.

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V. ENCHANTED KINGDOM

Enchanted Kingdom is a theme park in the Philippines. It is located in Santa Rosa City, Laguna, about 29 kilometers (16.1 miles) from Manila. It has a land area of 17 hectares (41 acres). The park is managed and operated by Enchanted Kingdom Inc., formerly named Amtrust Leisure Corporation.

Enchanted Kingdom is a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions.

The park was conceptualized by the Landmark Entertainment Group and modeled after Knott's Berry Farm. It was built at a cost of P1.2-billion. The park first opened on July 28, 1995.

Park zones

Spaceport - A zone inspired by sci-fi films and the NASA space program of the 1960s.

Portabello - A replica of Portabello, a place in Panama in the Caribbean Sea where the riches of the Incas were shipped by the Spaniards.

Brooklyn Place - A theater and shopping zone designed after 1940s Brooklyn, New York.

Victoria Park - Inspired by the era of Queen Victoria's rule Boulderville - A prehistoric cartoon zone designed to capture every child's

imagination. Midway Boardwalk - Inspired by Coney Island. Jungle Outpost - Designed after the Amazon jungle.

Attractions

Space Shuttle Max(Vekoma Boomerang roller coaster) (re-open last dec. 19, 2009) (formerly: Space Shuttle)

Rio Grande Rapids (River rafting ride) Anchors Away (Pirate ship (ride)) Discovery Theater (4-D film Theater) Roller Skaters (Mini Roller Coaster) Jungle Log Jam (Log flume (attraction))

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Flying Fiesta (Wave Swinger) Grand Carousel (Carousel) Swan Lake Dodgem (Bumper Cars) Wheel of Fate (Ferris wheel) Up, up and Away (Balloon Race (ride)) Bumbling Boulders (Teacups) Stone Eggs (kiddie Ferris wheel) Exodus the Ride (All-terrain vehicle Adventure Trail) Kart Trak (Kart racing) Boulderville Express (Train ride) Xtreme Paintball Rialto (Motion simulator Theater) 7th Portal (4-D film Theater) Triassic Laser Tag SRRX (Haunted attraction) Lake Spa (foot, back massages)

ARRIVING AT ENCHANTED KINGDOMWe arrived at Enchanted Kingdom at twelve thirty eight in the afternoon. Like when we reach IRRI, the first thing we did is taking pictures. We fell in line while entering in the

park for distribution of tickets and stamping in our hand.

As we enter the park, picture taking as usual the first thing we did while walking

around. We went to many statues and rides to take pictures. Very Fun!

First Ride (Anchors away)A pirate ship is a type of amusement ride, consisting of an open, seated gondola (usually in the style of a pirate ship) which swings back and forth, subjecting the rider to various levels of angular momentum.

The first known predecessor of the ride was invented by Charles Albert Marshall of Tulsa, Oklahoma between 1893 and 1897. This ride was originally called "The Ocean Wave".

The Ocean Wave was first used in the Marshall Bros Circus in 1897, The circus was run by Charles and his brothers Mike, Will, Ed, friends, and family.

There are a number of Swinging Ship-type rides, and multiple manufacturers.

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Fabbri's version is known as the Pirate Ship, and can hold 40 passengers.

Chance-Morgan's original version is known as the Sea Dragon which are permanent or two trailer portable models. The later version is known "Pharaoh's Fury" and could be permanent or transported on one 53' trailer.

HUSS 's version is known as the Pirate Boat, and can hold up to 54 passengers in 9 rows.

Mulligan's version is known as the Sea Ray. SDC makes a version called the Pirate Ship. Zamperla's version is known as the Galleon, and

has 4 sizes available, which can hold 33, 42, 54 or 84 passengers. The Phoenix at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay is a pirate ship that goes upside down.

This gives the rider a feel of zero gravity for a moment as it swings back down. These are particularly popular in Spain.

Some travelling fairs in Europe have pirate ships where the riders can choose to stand up in cages located at the ends of the pirate ships. These ones do not go upside down but do swing to a horizontal position.

The names listed are given by the manufacturers, and individual parks may change the name of the ride itself. Many parks use a Viking Ship theme for their ride. Smaller versions of the ride are often called "Swingboats".

EXPERIENCESWhile wait our turn to ride on that anchors away, im getting nervous because its shape and the motion its making. We were sitted at the right side of the anchor in the second to the last portion. When the ride began, my heart seems like it want to jump out. When I notice on the first swing, when you are forcing yourselve from falling , probably you will get dizzy, so I calm my self and made my self as a part of that amusement as itself. And it works, while riding I enjoy it without the first thing happened. The best part of this ride is when we are falling or swingingfrom top to bottom. Yahoo!

Second Ride(log flume)Log flumes (colloquially known as "log rides") originally referred to a special construct used to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain to a sawmill by using flowing water. Today, however, the term is also used to refer to an amusement ride consisting of a water flume and artificial hollow logs or boats. Passengers sit in the logs, which are propelled along the flume by the flow of water.

The ride usually culminates with a rapid descent and splashdown into a body of water, and often more than one (normally the largest drop being just before the end). It provides people with an entertaining way to get wet and cool off on a hot summer day, with certain seating sections usually being splashed with more water for a more exciting

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and wet ride. Part of the excitement is the randomness of the water splashing onto riders.

Most log flumes require riders to be 36 inches or taller, not a very tall restriction due to the family-oriented nature of the attractions.

Some log flumes, such as Disney's Splash Mountain, consist of a single trough running in a continuous circuit through the middle of a show building with Audio-Animatronicscenes playing the left and right of the main flume.

Log flumes are generally out in the open. Enclosed flumes are sometimes referred to as river caves[dubious – discuss] (such as the "Niagara Falls" flume ride in Sunway Lagoon Theme Park, Malaysia) to set them apart from typical log flumes. A notable exception is the "Log Chute" at Nickelodeon Universe.

To increase the probability of being soaked, the flume can be designed to be turbulent, or to run underneath waterfalls. Water cannons (typically coin-operated by passersby) aimed along the path are sometimes installed alongside the flume. Additionally, the exit path from the ride may cross over the flume, such that departing riders are drenched by the boat currently en route.

SCIENCE OF LOG FLUMES

Actual log flumes are now considered to be a relic of the past, with roads and timber trucks largely having replaced them in the modern logging world. At one time, however, the log flume could be found in a handful of countries around the world, but nowhere as ubiquitously as in the United States. Lumbermen of 19th century America built monumental log flumes to transport logs for miles, where there were no suitable rivers to use, and where the terrain was too rugged to build a railroad.

The earliest log flumes were built in the mid-19th century, and were essentially square chutes of wood raised up above the terrain. These chutes would be filled with water diverted from a river or lake, and logs would be sent down them. The design, however, had a major flaw: if a log became jammed in the chute, it would cause a total dam, with other logs becoming stuck. Eventually, the water would start pouring over the edges, and the entire log flume would be destroyed. As a result, this type of log flume could be used only for short distances, where workers could watch for jams, and free them quickly.

In 1868, a man named James W. Haines created a V-shaped log flume to replace the earlier square-sided design. The V-shape meant that if a log got jammed, when the

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water level rose the log would rise up to a wider chute, and would free itself. Suddenly, length was no issue, and log flumes in excess of 60 miles (97km) long sprang up throughout the great timberlands of the Pacific Northwest.

Perhaps one of the greatest log flumes ever constructed was the Kings River flume, build in 1889. Built to service the more than 30,000 acres of prime redwood timberland owned by Austin Moore and Hiram Smith, the Kings River flume traveled 54 miles (87km) and dropped more than 4,000 feet (1,220m) on its journey. Logs were actually cut in a mill before being placed in the flume, then tied together into bundles, which were in turn linked into chains by “flume herders” along the way, who worked with large poles. These chains of logs could be nearly 1,000 feet (305m) long, and weigh tons.

EXPERIENCESWhen im waiting for this ride, I enjoy watching the people who are got wet while riding. I seems to be funny to see them. Alas! Our turn is there. The riding boat consist of 4 sitting portion. Jester Marcelo sitted on the first, micoin the second, jhen on third and me sitted on the last portion. The ride had began, and I got nervous when I saw theres a high strawler where the riding boat will slide. My experiences on that rde is very exciting. Hope you can try that also.

Third Ride (Space Shuttle)Boomerang is a model of roller coaster built by Vekoma, and named after the sporting implement based on the traditions of the Indigenous Australians. The first Boomerang began operation in 1984, and it has since become one of the most repeated roller coaster designs in the world, with 47 Boomerangs or its variants operating as of 2007, and another 3 "Standing But Not Operating" or in storage. An additional 9 amusement parks have operated this design, but the roller coaster has since been demolished or dismantled and sold to another park.

Design and operation

The Boomerang consists of a single train with seven cars, capable of carrying 28 passengers. The ride begins when the train is pulled backwards from the station and up a lift hill, before being released. After being released, the train passes through the station, enters a Cobra roll element (referred to as a boomerang by the designers), then travels through a vertical loop. Upon exiting the loop, the train runs up a second lift hill, which is angled so that the two lifts meet at the top in a "V"-like formation. Once out of momentum, the train is towed to the top of the lift hill, and is held for several seconds before being released; travelling through the roller coaster in reverse before returning to the station.

Boomerang coasters have occasionally become stalled, often in the Boomerang element. As a precaution, many Boomerang coasters, including the newer Giant

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Inverted Boomerang models, are built with an access platform just under the Cobra Roll/Boomerang element.

Variant designs

Invertigo

The first variant is the Invertigo, which while retaining the same layout as the Boomerang, was an inverted roller coaster. In addition, the two rows of seats in each car were back-to-back, so the riders in the back row of each car would be facing those in the front of the trailing car. First operating in 1997, there are 3 Invertigos in operation as of 2009.

Giant Inverted Boomerang

The second design is known as both the Giant Inverted Boomerang and the Super Invertigo. While maintaining a similar layout to the Boomerang, the track is again inverted, and the size of the ride is increased. The track is 270 feet (82 m) longer, the two lift hills are almost 80 feet (24 m) taller, and both hills are vertical. The track also crosses over, with the station underneath the vertical loop. The train has 8 cars, with the four seats of each car arranged in a chevron. As of 2009 only three Giant Inverted Boomerangs are certainly operating: Déjà Vu at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Aftershock at Silverwood Theme Park (Previously located at Six Flags Great America as Déjà Vu) and, Stunt Fall at Parque Warner Madrid.

EXPERIENCESWhile watching the people screaming while riding in this ride make me nervously. When waiting, I feel bored because we waited there in almost an hour. When our ride started, the tension makes everyone silent. When the ride was pulling up, I said to my self, that I can do this. While riding my head was shaking hardly especially when werein part of turning on rails. It is the most exciting and the makes my heart jump out.

Fourth Ride (River Rafting ride)A river rafting ride (also commonly referred to as a "river rapids ride") is an amusement ride that simulates whitewater rafting.

History

The river rapids ride concept was proposed by Bill Crandall (General Manager of AstroWorld in Houston) and developed by Intamin AG. AstroWorld introduced the world's first rapids ride, " Thunder River", in 1980 and popularized a concept which can now be found at most major amusement parks. Despite being an incredibly popular

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attraction, AstroWorld's " Thunder River" (being a prototype) was initially plagued by issues that were corrected in the first few seasons of operation. The boat bumpers were re-designed, portions of the wide river channel were narrowed or barricaded to prevent boats from bottle-necking or getting caught in a backflow, and a planned whirlpool-effect was scrapped.

Construction

Many modern rapids rides feature a much narrower river channel as well as smaller (6-seats as opposed to 12-seats) boats. Some are heavily themed while others may present a natural setting for added realism. Intamin has recently introduced new elements to the rapids ride concept: a vertical lift system, chute-the-chutes style drops, and a unique whirlpool feature.

River rapids rides feature circular rafts with two main components: the fiberglass body in which passengers are seated and the rubber ring upon which the body is secured. The rubber ring provides buoyancy as well as shock absorption for when rafts collide with an obstacle during the course of the ride. Most rafts will occupy between six and twelve passengers, seated in groups of two or three depending on the manufacturer of the ride. Riders face toward center of the boat and are usually secured by a lap belt. Some rafts feature a circular metal bar in the middle of the raft; this gives passengers a place to grip or brace their feet. The floor of the raft body is generally above water level to allow drainage. Most parks require riders to be 36 inches or taller.

Ride layout

After leaving the station, the raft will enter relatively calm waters. After travelling a safe distance (usually 5-15 metres), the raft will enter more turbulent waters. Usually rapids are made by the amusement park having large cylinder tubes underneath the water. The bigger the tube, the bigger the rapids. Along with the rapids, there are often waterfalls

Finally, there may be pressurized water jets. An automated system will spray gushes of water through a tube, or spray gun at the raft as it passes by. Some parks (for instance, Busch Gardens Africa), have quarter-operated squirt guns so that passersby can shoot at riders.

EXPERIENCEHere where we got wet, because while we are riding on a round rubber boat, we bumping to the corner. John Paul, kelly, mico, me and jhen are sitted around. When the boat turning we are shouting because we afraid to get wet. But still we got wet after the ride.

Fifth Ride(Ferris wheel)

A Ferris wheel (also known as an observation wheel or big wheel) is a structure, consisting of a rotating upright wheel with passenger gondolas attached to the rim.

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The original Ferris Wheel was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. as a landmark for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The term Ferris wheel later came to be used generically for all such structures.

Precursors

Pietro Della Valle, a Roman traveller who sent letters from Constantinople, Persia, and India, attended a Ramadan festival in Constantinople in 1615. He describes the fireworks, floats, and great swings, then comments on riding

the Great Wheel:

The Travels of Peter Mundy, 1608–1667, describes and illustrates "Several sorts of Swinginge used in their Publique rejoyceings att their feast of Biram" in the Ottoman Balkans. Among means "lesse dangerous and troublesome" only for children was a wheel "like a Craine wheele att Customhowse Key", where the passengers swing on short swings, sometimes sitting, sometimes hanging trapeze fashion. The illustration here (to the left) is of a different Turkish design, apparently for adults.

The original Ferris Wheel

The original Chicago Ferris Wheel, built for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition

The original Ferris Wheel, sometimes also referred to as the Chicago Wheel,[1][2]

[3] opened to the public on June 21, 1893, at the World's Columbian Exposition inChicago, Illinois. Intended to rival the 324-metre (1,060 ft) Eiffel Tower, the centerpiece of the 1889 Paris Exposition, it was the Columbian Exposition's largest attraction, with a height of 80.4 metres (264 ft).

It was designed and constructed by George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr., graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, bridge-builder. He began his career in the railroad industry and then pursued an interest in bridge building.

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I was delighted to find myself swept upwards and downwards at such speed. But the wheel turned round so rapidly that a Greek who was sitting near me couldn't bear it any longer, and shouted out 'Soni! Soni!" (Enough! Enough!)

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Ferris understood the growing need for structural steel and founded G.W.G. Ferris & Co. in Pittsburgh, a firm that tested and inspected metals for railroads and bridge builders.

The wheel rotated on a 71-ton, 45.5-foot axle comprising what was at that time the world's largest hollow forging, manufactured in Pittsburgh by the Bethlehem Iron Company and weighing 89,320 pounds, together with two 16-foot diameter cast-iron spiders weighing 53,031 pounds.[2]

There were 36 cars, each fitted with 40 revolving chairs and able to accommodate up to 60 people, giving a total capacity of 2,160. [1] It took 20 minutes for the wheel to make two revolutions, the first involving six stops to allow passengers to exit and enter and the second a nine-minute non-stop rotation, for which the ticket holder paid 50 cents.

The Exposition ended in October 1893, and the wheel closed in April 1894 and was dismantled and stored until the following year. It was then rebuilt on Chicago's North Side, near Lincoln Park, next to an exclusive neighborhood. This prompted William D. Boyce, then a local resident, to file a Circuit Court action against the owners of the wheel to have it removed, but without success. It operated there from October 1895 until 1903, when it was again dismantled, then transported by rail to St. Louis for the1904 World's Fair and finally destroyed by controlled demolition using dynamite on May 11, 1906.

EXPERIENCESI like this ride, even its slow motion, this is perfect for telling someone with you a story, we stay there almost 30 mins riding. Maam Kandice, mico, me and jhen we occupied one balloon. It’s a beautiful view when I reach the top.

VI. LEAVING ENCHANTED

We are all tired when we are riding back to school, Some are eating their snack and some shares their experiences inside the park. I only eat snack with my girlfriend Jhen, after eating we made a nap.And that’s why I don’t know what happen after that.

VII. FAVORITE PICTURES

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VIII. BIBLIOGRAPHYhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enchanted_Kingdomhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Enchanted_kingdom.jpghttp://www.enchantedkingdom.ph/home.phphttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirate_ship_(ride)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Log_flume_(attraction)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferris_wheelhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/River_rafting_ride http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boomerang_roller_coaster http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naphttp://beta.irri.org/index.php/Home/Welcome/Frontpage.html http://beta.irri.org/index.php/About/Mission-and-Goals/Mission-Statement.htmlhttp://www.irri.org/about/history.asp

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