
DougMJr
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Adventuredome Discussion Thread
DougMJr replied to gisco's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I am wondering if that would work, it actually might. The adventure dome is raised as there is parking underneath it right? And the station of Speed: The Ride came out of the second floor of that NASCAR complex... Probably possible, I just hope it gets built again somewhere on the strip. Also, they should turn the trains backwards! -
New B&M trains on Steel Dragon
DougMJr replied to Trevor's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Didn't notice the lower leg restraints. Ick! -
New B&M trains on Steel Dragon
DougMJr replied to Trevor's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That is really cool! As a fan of the clam shell restraints I hope we see more coasters get the b&m treatment. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
DougMJr replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I preferred the golden color over the white, but overall it looks really really good! -
Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread
DougMJr replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ Oh but it is. At least according to SDC, RCDB, RMC, Robb, pretty much anyone who knows the industry. You are entitled to your opinion however, but you probably are not going to change any minds on the matter. -
Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread
DougMJr replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Great Report! Can't wait to get on this thing on the tour Robb! I'll admit, the POV does not look like it does the ride justice. Your off-ride footage does a better job showing how this thing hauls ass until the very end! Also, I may have watched a different reverse POV on a not-nearly-as-good-as-TPR YouTube channel and I got a kick out of you waving and making faces as their train dispatched. How many days until the Midwest tour? TOO MANY! -
Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread
DougMJr replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^Many inversions are not 180*. Anything beyond 135* is considered an inversion. Many immelmans, dive loops, and cobra rolls are not 180 at the top. Also inclined loops? Do you not consider those inversions? -
What should our next TPRMeme contest be?
DougMJr replied to Wes's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Wonka for me as well. -
^^ To their credit, for once they didn't choose to handle this the worst way possible. If they can successfully get everyone and their luggage back to Florida in a timely manner that would be very impressive considering their past track record. Doesn't make up for the fact that their ships keep failing left and right, but after their last disaster it appears that they are at least trying with this one.
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Least favorite coaster element.
DougMJr replied to darklingscribe's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
"Roller Coaster" at NYNY in Las Vegas is painful all around, but this element gave me a massive headache. This looks like it should be awesome, but it's not. -
^^ I'm assuming it has to do with clearance. You'll notice that the the "old style" ties have a dip in the middle to accommodate the hardware underneath the train and the "new style" triangular ties are flat. When the train is making a steep drop they have to have that notch so the hardware doesn't collide with the track I believe. *Completely non-professional opinion so I could be wrong.
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^ Wow, I had no clue they were even in a lawsuit about that. I cruised on Allure in May and one of the highlights of my trip was how I progressed from barely being able to boogie board to doing spins and somersaults! I don't even understand the logic of the lawyers... If I recall correctly I had to sign a waiver before riding the Flow-Riders. And from a common sense point of view, you don't have to do those tricks! The employees are encouraging but in no way pressure you into doing something you are not ready for! I feel so bad for RCCL, or any company for that matter that has to but up with this Bull.
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Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread
DougMJr replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Short and sweet! Looks like an awesome ride! I don't think you could ask for anything more without sounding selfish. -
Silver Dollar City (SDC) Discussion Thread
DougMJr replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I hope that Robb's review lives up to the expectations I think we all have.