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Alton Towers Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
From the Thi13teen noise report: Thi13teen is clearly not a Vekoma Enigma... This is really bugging me now! Does anyone else reckon it could be Alton Towers trying to mislead people? -
Alton Towers Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
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I wasn't on TPR during 2010, but... AWESOME! Thank you, RCS
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Have TPR ever considered doing a "foreign" bash, or is just in the USA (I presume you are not so close to non USA parks). I'm just asking because I, like many UK TPR users would love to see a UK Bash if you do come.
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Alton Towers Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
@Thomasdw This is exactly what I was initially thinking, but Gerstlauer introduced the four tube track last year on Takabisha. I don't see why they would change again and I doubt Alton would request for the company to change track style but you never know. I hope this is Vekoma instead of Maurer (I am a big fan of Vekoma's recent stuff), but I think this will be Maurer due to the vertical lift. (I'm assuming everyone is in agreement that this isn't B&M, Intamin, Mack. S&S or Zierer) Vekoma (only uses single support): Gerstlauer (support structure is too thin compared to plans): Maurer (most similar to plans, uses lattice support that is wider than the track): SW7: -
Thorpe Park Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Rooey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
OMG, The Swarm is going to be so intense that your arms will fall off! I did initially say that it looked a bit too close for comfort, but this is probably Merlin marketing at work again. -
PortAventura Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Shockwave's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
You can barely see Khan on the map! -
Flamingo Land Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to ParkTrips's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
It is getting relocated to Lunapark in France & the new name is going to be... APOCALYPSE. -
Flamingo Land Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to ParkTrips's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
From Screamscape: I'm not really that sad or surprised to see it go. When I last went, the park was busy but the Corkscrew was just a walk on. -
Hersheypark (HP) Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ SDL is getting Gerstlauer trains. http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=42955&start=1870 -
Also their videos are awful, really shaky. TPR videos are much better and are also hilarious with Robb shouting. I do have a little bit of sympathy with CoasterForce though (only a little though), I have asked Alton Towers & Gardaland for permission to film with a suction mounted GoPro, Alton Towers said no & Gardaland didn't respond. I guess you have to start with smaller parks, build up a portfolio and then move to the big parks.
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Alton Towers Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
@RCT3Bross I can say that this isn't the Premier Launch Coaster. -
Thorpe Park Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Rooey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Sorry about my earlier post, I didn't realise you meant the forward guard, there are leg guards to stop you as I put "kicking" the track on each row. I am sure there is a reason for them at the front, although I, like many, am failing to see why. That is a very wise decision Elissa, I can imagine the parks will be packed during the Olympics, and the parks will put up the prices accordingly. I am amazed how frequently you visit the UK though. I mean, if you come in 2013, the only "big" new coasters you will get to ride are a B&M Wingrider (Swarm) and a Maurer X Car (SW7) (and a Vekoma Junior Shuttle (Ben 10)!) -
Thorpe Park Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Rooey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
@coasterkyle The guards appear on all rows of seats, and they are to stop your legs from touching the track. -
Alton Towers Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
From the Facebook page: It sounds like a neat idea, and the layout looks fun. I'm looking forward to riding this thing. -
Alton Towers Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
WWWHHHHAAATTT??? A Euro Fighter next to Oblivion? The world's first "vertical drop" coaster with a beyond vertical drop next to it. The layout looks fun though. It is screaming Takabisha to me. I'm going to start the Secret Weapon ball rolling: FIRST QUADRUPLE LAUNCH COASTER (beating Cheetah Hunt's 3) or MOST INVERSIONS ON A LAUNCH COASTER (beating Hulk's 7) -
I just got a confirmation email from Mitch. I haven't ridden a wood coaster this year, and I haven't been on many so here is how I voted: Favourite Steel - Nemesis (Alton Towers) Tonnerre De Zeus (Parc Asterix) Grand National (Blackpool) Wild Mouse (Blackpool) Big Dipper (Blackpool) Giant Dipper (Belmont Park) Roller Coaster (Blackpool) Colossus (SFMM) Stampida (PortAventura) Tomahawk (PortAventura) I didn't realise how satisfying it would be actually working out what order I prefer the coasters in (watching TPR POVs to jog my memory).
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Fårup Sommerland Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ It is a cool suggestion, but they already have a launched coaster (Lynet), and Djurs Sommerland is too close IMO to suggest a Mega Lite. What to suggest... HMM -
Fårup Sommerland Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
That Hedgehog is so cute. This looks similar to the Runaway Train at Flamingoland, which I found pretty brutal. -
Efteling Discussion Thread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Pepper's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^^ It is awesome to see them investing in the new trains. I rode Magic Mountain at Gardaland and I thought it was awesome (smooth and quite forceful). -
The Rumor / Crazy Idea Superthread
RollerCoasterSmi replied to Wes's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^ The source and I agreed in writing that I wasn't allowed to say which park or country it was going to until it is announced. It is not fully confirmed yet.