adavis
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Incidentally, soon after that person left the board, "sources" seemed to indicate that a new roller coaster was being planned.
/rant for the millionth time
Good gravy I hope this is true.
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Does anybody have the price to rent the M4 rifle for the Apocolypse Zombie Experience ?
I'd like to know more about this!
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Honestly, I'm just stoked to have another dive machine in North America, and even better, closer to my house.
Thanks CF!
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So, did anybody end up applying for that Commercial Shoot Friday?
I did, my daughter and I will be there Friday.
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I'm planning a trip to CP on Saturday, and just got an email about "Point Fest." Has anyone been there during that? How much of a sh#tshow should I be anticipating? I'm hesitant to pre-purchase Fastlane because of weather, and would really appreciate any information.
Thanks!
I was there last year and I didn't even realize it was going on(forgot to check the website). I got on most of the coasters and only rilized what was going on when in I could see it in line for Gemini.
Cool, thanks. That makes me feel much better.
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I'm planning a trip to CP on Saturday, and just got an email about "Point Fest." Has anyone been there during that? How much of a sh#tshow should I be anticipating? I'm hesitant to pre-purchase Fastlane because of weather, and would really appreciate any information.
Thanks!
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^^^If you're waiting for something crazy, you may want ti head back in 2016. According to Screamscape, we may be seeing a Chance Hyper GTX at Michigan's Adventure.
Dang. That would be so freaking awesome.
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Dang. Just got into town and was hoping to get on Goliath. I don't suppose anyone knows if Goliath might open tomorrow?
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I have yet to hear any horror stories about Goliath restraints, anyone not able to ride due to size? For what it's worth, I'm able to ride everything else I've ever gotten on, but this will be my first RMC.
I'm 320 LBS and just fit after being pushed in a little. I can't fit on batman:TR and V2
Thanks, glad to hear that you could ride.
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I have yet to hear any horror stories about Goliath restraints, anyone not able to ride due to size? For what it's worth, I'm able to ride everything else I've ever gotten on, but this will be my first RMC.
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Any idea what sort of crowd I should expect for tomorrow? I've never done a park on Father's Day before, but I'll be in the area so I figured I may as well.
Assuming that they'll be busy, is the Hershey fast-lane-dealie worth the money?
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Griffon was down all morning, hopefully it will be working when I go back in an hour. Lots of activity up top, and two stuck trains!
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I think the problem with the park side is that there's not much for people to do. You do Thunderhawk, you do Shivering Timbers, and that's about it for thrills. There's no thrilling flats. About the B&M hyper that people always think would be perfect, MiA already has a hyper. It's wooden and rough now, but it could become way better than any B&M hyper with the help of RMC. I think a really good family coaster would be good too. Right now, Mad Mouse is something that the whole family can do together. Lots of the time, it'll be the longest wait on the park side. Obviously the capacity is an impact on that but it's still very popular with families. Lakeside Gliders did really good it's first season too. The log ride is always a huge line too. I think that if the park would build another coaster in the near future, it'd be something that the whole family can enjoy. Something like Verbolten would be awesome. That would please the families and the thrill seekers.
But it's not a hyper, not to mention it has rough elements that a lot of folks enjoy that a RMC treatment could neuter. MA has two loopers, two woodies, and nothing that is a true steel signature. I'd much rather see a hyper than a wingrider, and the park wouldn't exactly be hurting itself by adding a ride with a 54" height requirement.
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I still think a megalite or B&M hyper is what this park really needs, but man would I prefer the Intamin, no matter how unlikely it might be.
That said, I have been and will be happy with anything as long as the doors open every year!
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Hey guys, a few months back I was approached by the new Amazon short fiction imprint, Story Front, to submit some short stories. I did, and to my surprise, the one they chose was my horror/sci-fi shorty about a roller coaster. I'll post some info below, as well as a link, and if you have Amazon Prime the story is free to read. If any of you do check it out, I'd love to hear what you think, and would also be happy to answer any questions.
Thirty years hasn’t changed Las Vegas—the desert just got dirtier. The biggest game in town centers on a massive, deadly roller coaster that winds its way through the Strip’s most famous attractions. On the first Saturday of every month, twenty-four desperate passengers get strapped into the notorious ride and gamble with their lives in a twisted game of chance, to the thrill of webcast audiences worldwide. One of them will win, and one will die, but the other twenty-two will escape with nothing but their lives. Bets are placed as the ride begins, but in Vegas, the house always wins.
The Ride by acclaimed author Aric Davis is a terrifying near-future vision of bloodlust-as-entertainment taken to a horrific extreme.
http://www.amazon.com/Aric-Davis/e/B0041TSCR4/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_pop_1
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Hey all, I was wondering what sort of crowd I should expect in the park for a Saturday during Halloweekends. I've always gone on Sundays in the past-usually quite dead-and I'm trying to decide if I should pony up for the Fast Lane Plus in advance. Thanks for your help!
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Once again, the B&M will still be more reliable.
After all is said and done, do you really think Cedar Fair is going with Intamin on this coaster?
I have no idea what they'll build, but I know that I would have a hard time justifying building a trip around a B&M, regardless of reliability. Now, an Intamin, especially in an opening year? No question that my daughter and I will be there.
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What's the difference with building a B&M giga vs and Intamin giga?
The B&M will be more reliable.
The Intamin has the potential to be one of the best thrill rides ever made?
Seriously, I like both manufacturers, but B&M scored a tie at best when it comes to Leviathan versus Millennium Force. I-305 is far superior to both rides, and I'm not alone in thinking that.
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This looks really good. Can't wait to go check it out next year.
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Does anyone know that it's for sure an RMC, or is that just speculation?
Speculation with few clues if you ask me. I am surprised nobody has mentioned Intamin as a possibility too, though we have heard the rumored Eagle RMC rehab, so maybe that is where the RMC focus originated.
As great as an RMC would be, an Intamin plug and play would be absolutely fantastic as well.
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Restraints look like the same ones as on wing coasters. No headbanging!
And that is just fantastic.
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I saw some interesting poster over on another site that thinks the new coaster might be an inverted coaster with a new style seating....possibly a "winged invert" of sorts...
Champion URL on that.
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Could it be the SBNO Led Zeppelin/Time machine?
Oh, that would just be hilarious!
I mean, I'd be bummed, but that would be freaking incredible.
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I lost 30 pounds this spring after a scare on a couple of rides last fall. Best decision I've made in awhile, and hearing the extra clicks is pretty nice.
Coasters after a leg injury
in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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I had my hip replaced at 36 a couple of years back. I took most of the next year off, but have had no trouble riding coasters since then. That said, I haven't been on anything with really extreme air time either, and I'm a little worried about hip pressure from rides like Skyrush.
Best of luck with your recovery!