
acq10uaz
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I had a chance to finally hear the new Bizarro audio yesterday. I really enjoyed it. It's still luck of the draw in terms of getting a seat with audio though. In other news, I asked the ride ops on Shipwreck Falls, and they did confirm that it was going to close. There are markings around that area. My confidence in the Deja Vu rumor is going up...
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I'm 75% sure it's happening, sadly. I was hearing this rumor in late May, early June. Deja Vu just seems like it would fit better at SFMM. Plus, as everyone has said, the mechanics know the ride in and out. I do hope there is a last minute change of plans. If not, I would be excited to ride my first GIB at SFNE though. But I definitely agree with everyone, this possible move could be added to the book of "Six Flags - WTF moments."
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Six Flags America (SFA) Discussion Thread
acq10uaz replied to Mind Eraser's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
This might be a little different, but when SFNE announced they were getting Road Runner Express from SFKK, the original reaction from everyone was like, "WTF?" Now that it's opened, it's found its niche in the park and it's a hit. I'm betting the same thing will happen with Iron Wolf. Sure coaster enthusiasts will be upset. Sure some of the GP "might" be upset. But the fact of the matter is, SFA is getting a coaster that is new to the park. SFA can pay back the cost of Iron Wolf's transport, painting, ect in a matter of months with good marketing. Then this will show SF that SFA can generate a good profit needed to pay for a bigger coaster. An apocalyptic theme, as rumored will be cool to see with a stand up coaster, and personally I am looking forward to see what SF does with it. Lately they've been getting better and better with theming, I doubt this will be the exception. -
Canobie Lake Park Discussion Thread
acq10uaz replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I've never been to Canobie, so yesterday, 6-15-11, was my first trip there. I was up in New Hampshire and Canobie is pretty much off the highway so coming home, so I took a two hour pit stop there. The first thing I headed to was Untamed. Wow, this ride was amazing. I loved it. The line moved very quickly, except those damn line cutters. I hate field trips. For a ride with 850 rph, the line moved really really fast. The queue was full and I got on in about 20 minutes. There are three trains. Either there are two in the station, one on the track. Or one in the station loading/unloading, one waiting to go up the lift, and one on the track. For such a small coaster, this coaster really has some great capacity. Yankee Cannonball had the longest line of the day. I wish I could've rode it. Here's my ride count: Untamed - 2x Skater - 1x Corkscrew - 1x Short video I took with my phone Here are my ride reviews. Untamed - Being my first euro fighter, I didn't know what to expect. All I can say is, this ride is wild. I loved it. Sure, it looks small, but for such a small coaster, it packs a punch. I would say it packs an even bigger punch than Batman at SFNE. The 90 degree lift hill really gets your adrenaline going, then you slowly crest the hill and you don't see the track in front of you. The drop is extremely intense. It just throws you right out of the seat. I was not expecting that at all. I can't even imagine doing that with just lap bars. The loop has some great hangtime also. The immelmen turn is next. Next to the 97* drop, this turn is the next most intense part of the ride. It was insane. You get some great forces in it. The turn into the heartline is pretty forceful. You get even better hangtime then you did in the loop in the heartline. The helix was also pretty forceful then you slide right into the break run. Great ride. It's pretty smooth. I've heard reports where euro fighters were rough. Definitely not the case here. Skater - Great flat. Got some good airtime when it spins over the top Corkscrew - Rough arrow. I heard my neck crack a few times. Is there anything else to say? Haha. Now onto the pictures: Yankee Canonball from my parking spot. I really wish I got on it. Untamed - first coaster of the season (or does that kiddie coaster at the carnival count? ) Going up! These bears in the queue are cool. They're made out of the tree's they cut down to fit the ride in. Bruin's won the Stanely Cup! (not sure if you can see the jersey on the bear) Only shade in the queue. The line moves fast though so it wasn't a big deal. Coming out. The drop. Man, do you REALLY come out of the seat. Intense Almost a failed pictures. I love the supports Decent landscaping, always nice. Back of the great themed trains. Took this from the exit Failed attempt to get the train in the picture. There are a lot of failed picture attempts, that I'm not uploading. Hah. Awesome flat. All in all, Canobie is a very nice, CLEAN, family friendly park. There is tons of shade and it's flat rides galore (looking at you Six Flags). I also really enjoyed the RCT look of the park. Free parking was great also. I had a good two hour pit stop at this really nice park. I hope to get back up there soon. Everyone on the Northeast trip will love the park. -
Canobie Lake Park Discussion Thread
acq10uaz replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm going Wednesday. Can't wait! -
TPR's Ever Evolving Park Index
acq10uaz replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I have a few pics of GCG at SFNE. Plus a few pictures in the index are outdated due to the recent changes. You have pictures of Captain Feathersword's Rock n' Pirate Ship. Now that it's Ship's Ahoy! its drastically different. Plus there were some changes to Kontiki and Buzzsaw so I'll add those too. -
In GL mythology, yellow also represents fear. So I guess thats why the tagline for the coaster is "Stand up to your fear" and its plastered all over the place. I think I read somewhere that with the corkscrew you were supposed to ride through/over a Parallax. Maybe plans changed and they made the loop yellow since its the biggest inversion, and what most people are scared of?