Magic Alumni Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 More important update than the drop of doom track. The dole whip place now has strawberry flavor and its GOOD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuschini Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Wonder if this was just coincidence? Â I'm surprised they're not holding hands and skipping to the park entrance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 ^^ Was it actually open when you were there? I have yet to see it open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlva Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Anyone have photo's of the track completed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I'm wondering that the Log Jammer replacement's construction should start soon as they removed the ride quickly. I'm thinking once Lex Luthor is finished, they'll move to this project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^^ I'll put up some pics of the completed track tomorrow. You honestly can't really even tell. Blends in quite nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^^ Was it actually open when you were there? I have yet to see it open. Â Yeah, we got there around 2pm and walked by and it was open. We did a lap around the park and came back and got a whip. The strawberry flavor is not on the menu but he asked if we wanted pineapple, mango or strawberry. They give you a good amount for the price. Â As for the DOD track, you can hardly tell its there. They did a really good job at not making it so bulky, its really blends in with the tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKings908 Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Seems the Orient Express received a new audio spiel. Very interesting if you ask me, okay maybe not. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisrad Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^ Sounds normal to me - I heard it last week. The one thing that caught my attention was the 'Spring' opening of the drop tower   Regardless, it sounds better than that Allison chick who just wanted to talk about donuts. Annoying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 If you can stand the utter corni-ness of this video it shows some cool footage of Colossus with no MCBR---DOUBLE DOWN!  No way, only 8 coasters!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxPoZctnzW4&feature=g-hist   - "I thought all roller coasters were the same"  - "Well, then you've got a lot to learn!"  Who the hell is this kid, anybody know?  I don't know why but the video won't embed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuschini Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^Nice vid! Â Look at how fast the lift chain was going as it pushed the car over the top of the hill, it's hard for me to remember if I ever got on the ride being pushed over that fast. As far as I remember there's always been that slow, creep as you get up to the top. Â It's also crazy how much faster it took the rest of the ride, those last dips that are pretty mediocre were flying, I bet that double down at that speed was downright insane. And those turn-arounds that are long and mundayne now probably built anticipation as the car got faster and faster as it turned around. I can imagine the ride was pretty thrilling when it ran the way it did before all the block brakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Wonder if this was just coincidence? Â Normally I hate it when men "match" but they're in the playoffs right now and he's their only player. It's excusable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^ LOL!!! (apparently having only 1 player isn't working out toowell for them)  Some pics from yesterday (and some from those "other" parks) http://micechat.com/blogs/in-the-parks/3434-alice-davis-disneyland-knotts-news-dcas-buena-vista-street-cars-land-manta.html  Also, thanks for posting the video CoasterKings. I was kind of pissed the audio didn't match the pictures. It did when I uploaded it.   Brakes  Blends in very well   Queue  Station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susie zueck Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Looks like the opening date will probably be either June or July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^ I'd say closer to July. I have a feeling there is going to be a LOT of testing with this. They are going to have to test it by itself. Test it with S:EFK at various points. See if they have to time the launches with the dispatches of the drop tower, etc. Â Plus, as you saw from above, the station isn't anywhere near being done. I'd say we are at least a month from testing beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arkhamar Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Got a question. Has anyone gone to an 'after hours' day? I plan to go May 18 where it will be exclusive only for AAA Club members who get the park to themselves from 6pm-midnight. Can I invite with me 1-2 more people (non AAA Club members) or does everyone have to show a AAA card? What can I expect from crowds? I figure there can't be that many AAA Club members, so even on a Friday night I would hope to get multiple rides in the dark! I would like to know anyone's experience before having to call SFMM or AAA for more detailed info. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^ AAA night was absolutely PACKED last year. Longest waits I saw all last year (I'm not even joking). Â I know in previous years it wasn't crowded so maybe people got turned off by last year and it will be back to not being busy? Â As far as guests, they don't have to show their AAA card. In fact, I don't think anybody did since we bought our tickets at AAA prior to going to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuschini Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 Based on the photos it looks like the track on LL:DoD doesn't go all the way to the top of the tower, and with a 415 foot tower it means riders may not be hitting that 400 foot mark before it drops. I may be wrong but it looks like it's gonna peak at about the half-way point of the magnets at the top of the tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 ^ They have to have the catch mechanism so yeah, not all the way to the top. The other towers like Drop Zone, etc don't go all the way to the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galindoverhere Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I say this should open late June or or Early July, like Sir Clinksalot mentioned. The station looks like it will take a while to build, nd I'm pretty sure the queue should get it's finishing touches by Mid June and maybe we'll see testing by late June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMapa Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 Heading down to the park tomorrow for the whole day (10:30-9). Hopefully it will be a good day! Â I will post a TR on Sunday (hopefully). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrightFest1408 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I think they are not complete with the track work. They have the worker walkaway blocking the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMapa Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 ^I will get some updated pics tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kylexy2298 Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 I too, might be at the park tomorrow. Although, I probally won't be there for long. Maybe three to four hours max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaMapa Posted May 12, 2012 Share Posted May 12, 2012 ^Cool! Maybe I will see you there! It will probably be packed as there are Christian concerts, Music in the Park, and Math and Science Day all tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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