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Well, they said come back Friday for another update to see some major progress, and they were correct. Pretty much a completed coaster, and they were getting ready to install the chain. FYI, it rained hard that morning and Knott's had closed, but these guys worked in the rain. I arrived thinking there wouldn't be anybody onsite, but as I started taking pictures I noticed the the crane was humming. It was literally raining the entire morning until, I got out to take pictures...lucky me! Some had rain gear, some were just soaked, but they kept working. Anyway, amazing to see this go up so fast with such a small crew and here's some pictures... Didn't expect to see anyone here working, it rained all morning and was still sprinkling a little. I think God wants me to ride this. The sun peaked through the clouds, Knott's had already closed for the day due to rain. So sexy! I like my women with curves. Clouds and a blue sky. Clouds and a black sky. The orange color really pops. Thad loves this stuff! Such a tease! Don't worry, I'll get to ride you soon. More wheels. All I want for Christmas is a roller coaster chain, a roller coaster chain...so I can make it up the lift hill. Very popular holiday song. Get the hook! Plan is to use a strap hooked to the crane to pull the chain up the lift. This strap ended up being too long, but you get the idea. They wanted a different link to start so they pryed one off. Hooked to the crane and ready to be hoisted. It turned out the crane was as high as it could go, so they used the chain pulley to pull the chain on gear. That's hot! The chained was muscled into place. Put a 2x4 in so the gear wouldn't spin while they changed the crane setup. The crane was used more as a bracing point for the chain pulley to keep it feeding strainght. Getting the pulley in the right place. Hey, no lying down on the job! Nerd close up. So with first length of chain hooked to the pully, they can start the next set. The link they wanted was actually on the bottom so they had to flip it. Easy! Anyone who's ever had to put their bike chain back on can relate to this. Popping the link back on takes some pressure. ...and a snap ring completes the job. Okay, they broke for lunch at this point, but basically lather, rinse, repeat. I used a similar set up to put my bike chain on as a kid. Smaller scale of course. So, there's your update for 12/12. The area where they had all the parts stored is almost empty, so there isn't much left to do. The Gerstlauer people seemed to think the coaster should have no problem with inspections, but well, it's California. Still a station to be built, which was flooded at the time and testing, etc. Ok, a real update for you, not just some quick snapshots, because that's how TPR rolls! So, make sure you tell people to check out this report and leave a comment!
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Well, someone beat me to the post, but I stopped by this morning to get some pictures. They were excited to see there was interest in their new coaster and proudly told me to come back next week to see more progress. Here's a slightly larger update. Seriously, they were working very quickly and I would expect to see a nearly completed coaster in a couple of weeks at the most. Well, the track and supports anyway.
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The stupid thing about the cups at Tivoli was that the cups weren't refillable. So, you got a new cup every time, and a lot of people did leave them around the park despite being able to recycle them for 5 Krone(?). In any case, it was almost 20 bucks for two beers at SFMM, but the quality of the beer and the fact it was served at a bar in frosted glasses made it seem worth it. If I wasn't with my kids I'd probably have had at least one more.
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Well, I promised my kids a visit to Holiday in the Park Sunday and IT RAINED! I decided to go anyway, hoping the rain would stop and the park would remain open. The real reason I wanted to go was to give the food a try, I can see Christmas lights in my front yard, but I ain't cooking. Driving over was pretty bad, car sliding all over the road at times, but the worst seemed to be over by time we got to the park. We decided to start with Winter Wonderland (and Santa) and work our way across the park to Rockin' Universe. Park was pretty dead, but we tried to make the best of it. My main complaint was some of the holiday food was either sold out, or the locations that sold them were just closed. Now, I know things sell out, but keep in mind I have kids and have done ALL of the Christmas celebrations at the theme parks in Southern California, and even some of the parks in Northern California. Point is, I'm juding this against all those other parks and I really can't remember ever running into closed food locations and sold out holiday items. I mean, I came to spend money and um, yeah I couldn't. Also, If I go to an event that last 'til 8 pm, I want to be able to buy the event food until, oh I don't know, maybe 8 pm? Okay, let's get started... Carolers were pretty awesome. Would have listened more, but there was food to taste. Okay, I actually wasn't looking to eat a real meal, but since I'm here to sample holiday food I ordered one. Looks like you can use your dinning pass too. Holy crap, I wasn't ready for this much ham! Really great for the price, and tasted awesome. If you order this you better be hungry. Did I mention it also came with pie? Kids meal, it came with pudding and fruit snacks too. Cyber Cafe had some holiday options. Raspberry gingerbread cheesecake was pretty awesome, and I don't normally like cheesecake. Kevin approves of the rice krispy treats...wait, where did Kevin come from?! Oh and check out the sign for the Holiday mugs with free refills behind him. Did not try the parfait, but maybe next time. Prices were really good too. Deep fried Oreos! Holiday hot dog just didn't do it for me. If you like the wings, the chili cranberry sauce was pretty good. Reminded me of Mexican chili candy, sweet with a little heat. Looked better than it was, maybe I just got a bad dog. But, the bun was dry, or overtoasted, the "stuffing" was more like bread crumbs, the cranberry was good, and so was the dog, but I was expecting better. It wasn't cheap either, for being a hot dog. Disappointed. Best deal in the park if you ask me. Even better than the fair, and priced really well. These are not to be missed. Oreos get a thumbs up from Kevin! Shut up Kevin! Full Throttle sports bar. Two holiday beers, Punkin' Weizen and Shockolate Wheat. It was like almost 20 bucks for two beers, but it was good, it was cold and I'd probably buy it again. I'd already eaten way too much, or I might have given the MVP meal a try, but maybe next time. So full of ham! Okay, so you have this big light show, and you sell this stuff at the food location by said light show, but said food location is closed...?!!? Yeah, maybe the place closest to the light show should be open...maybe...probably... I see you popcorn, but there's nobody there to sell you to me, or anybody else watching the lights. I bet the price of running all these lights could be offset by selling some snacks...maybe...probably... One lap around the park, by time I get here...sold out. Were they good? I dunno...I DIDN'T GET ANY! Had money in hand, and you know, I bet they could offset the price of running all these holiday lights by selling holiday food, if only there was some food. Singing one of them Frozen songs with snow blowing...my kids approve! Yeah snow! Funnel cake sundae, for 14 bucks it better be good. You can kill a Peep in your hot chocolate. Die snowman, die! Okay, not a fan fo the chocolate whatever funnel cake, but my kids (and Kevin) liked it. I probably would have went more for the regular funnel cake with some chocolate sauce and the peppermint, but chocolate funnel cake...not my thing. So much to choose from! Okay so there you go, food tasted, some good, some bad. Prices, some good, some bad. But in any case, lot's of options and I would dare say go and try some of the food for yourself, enjoy the lights, the snow and the music. Really nice event for their first year, hope to make it back and try the things I "missed".
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Knott's Merry Farm 2014
fatdaddy replied to fatdaddy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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Just a quick report from passholder night (Nov 21) for Knott's Merry Farm. I really would have like to do a more complete report, but the crowds were insane! I think I shall skip passholder night next year. That said, what I was able to experience was very good, Knott's always delivers a great Holiday experience. Snoopy on Ice was new, a little more dramatic in spots, and I will say there was less real figure skating, but still enjoyable. The cast at the Bird Cage Theatre always delivers a great performance, even my kids enjoy it. There's Santa, along with treats for kids and adults, cookies, beer, bavarian nuts, etc.. In any case the crowds are not normally this large and most often there is time for everything. Huge lines that eventually peaked somewhere past Ghostrider. FYI Into Merry Farm! I was too slow with my camera, but trust me, there is snow fall. Traditional carolers. Even Goldies Place is festive, but then most whore houses are. Best thing in the park. Berry Tales lives on, sort of. Chainsaw! A little too crowded for me. Bears carved with a chainsaw. I tried to carve a bear with a chainsaw once, darn thing wouldn't stand still and I got blood everywhere! Glass blower. Warm cookie and some milk or eggnog. Stop by and get a high five from Santa. Beer! Smores on a stick? Hell yeah, I want smores on a stick! This was the line to get into A Christmas Carol at the Bird Cage Theatre. Good idea to be early. Great every year. The "Starbucks" or coffee house, or whatever, I don't know, there's coffee drinks. The ice show is very popular, those people ain't gettin' in. Snoopy! Women! Nice sets. Spelled wrong on my Boysenberry Latte. Bonus: guy pukes after Montezuma. Still great even though I missed a lot, boysenberry latte was actually kinda good and I don't usually do coffee drinks. Remember there's a craft fair too, so if you say your "going shopping" and happen to end up on a roller coaster...you didn't really lie. Okay, go check it out for yourself.
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Holiday in the Park...AT SIX FLAGS MAGIC MOUNTAIN! Awesome! It's been quite awhile since SFMM had a real full blown holiday event. Well, here it is, a truly epic holiday celebration that rivals it's competitors with lights, music, carolers, characters, holiday food, snow, decorations, entertainment, oh and...SANTA!!! Four holiday themed areas will dip you in Christmas and coat you with cheer, or nuts, probably cheer. Thousands of lights in Rockin' Universe (DC Universe) programmed along with a musical score that will have you amazed and entertained! Live entertainment at Snowy Nights (Full Throttle Plaza) with music, dancers and snow! Looney Tunes characters, carolers, a 30 foot water tree, and lots of lights in Holiday Square (Six Flags Plaza)! And finally a Winter Wonderland, complete with snow, Santa and Mrs. Claus. We only got a preview, but I know I'll be bringing my kids back for Holiday in the Park. Okay, photo time... What's this thing called again? Glasses that make lights turn into Santa! Spent all day wearing them while i looked at the sun...I'm joking, really. Tree of Heros, also look for photo ops with the Justice League. ALL of the lights in DC Universe are programmable multi-color LED's capable of creating flashing, moving, twinkling, picture...whatever effects! There will be light shows throughout the night during HIP. Three seperate shows, this one was awesome, totally worth seeing them all. All sorts of effects. You may have to watch several times to see it all. Outside Full Throttle. Lots of live entertainment on the Full Throttle stage and some snow. Winter Wonderland, not sure where the sign went, I liked it! Snow leapard. Owl. Polar bear almost looks like it's drinking a Coke, but polar bears don't drink Coke do they? Yes it does snow here during Holiday in the Park. Lots of stuff going on near Katy's Kettle. Look for Santa, Mrs. Claus and her elves. Santa! Carolers with a contemporary feel, definatly worth checking out. So many lights! Water "tree" changes color, kinda cool. Very festive, wheres the eggnog! Holiday food includes everything from tamales, to chocolate peppermint funnel cake. Seriously, there's a turkey dog topped with stuffing and cranberry sauce, tamales, eggnog ice cream, hot apple cider, cranberry wing sauce, holiday beers...the list goes on. Crafts for the kids, pictures with Santa...bring your family, friends, strangers...looks like a fun time. Holiday in the Park starts 5:00 pm, November 28 and runs through January 4, check the SFMM website for offical dates. And, yeah it looks pretty awesome, thanks to Six Flags Magic Mountain for the preview, I will be back for for the full blown event.
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Twisted Colossus construction tour! Okay, here's the skinny, I won't go into too much detail...because you probably know everything already. So, here are some pictures and a few small progress updates from the tour. Really, it looks amazing and the work seems to be moving along at a fast pace. Can't wait to ride it! Pictures... Roller coaster, only it's not for ridin', it's just for lookin'. Something missing? No looks fine to me. They fixed that section that jackhammered really bad, well it's gone and that's all that matters. The save Colossus effort, you see they load it in a truck and... Chainsaw! New transfer table. Can we build it? Yes we can! Except I'm just gonna watch. Tastes TWISTED! Connie likes to dress up in hats and invites others to participate in her hobby. Two queues will become one big one. Used to be something here I think. After 36 hours of riding they decided that my awesomeness could not be equaled and just completely tore this side of the coaster out. Once it reopens thousands will come just to stand on this spot. Of course they'll have to get in line for Twisted Colossus, but hey that'll be fun too. New control panel goes here. Macho macho man, I've got to be a macho man... Basically she is saying "Awesome, awesome, awesome..." Something like that. It's gonna be awesome! Thanks to Six Flags Magic Mountain and RMC for letting us tour the site, it was awesome...and twisted!
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Stopped by to see if there was any progress and...footers! 25 feet deep and ready for some construction. Yay! I'm told that now that summer is over, which is their peak season, they will start constuction next month and once started it could take as little as two weeks to get the major part of the construction done. Crane should be onsite December 1st, so look for some more progress by mid December.