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^Negative or Zero Gs. The momentum is moving vertical, against the force of gravity. It only seems lateral due to it being 90* banked; therefore pushing riders to their side instead of the usual upwards "out of your seat" sensation.

Sounds similar to this. www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/img_5824__copy_.jpg About the "loop on it's side". Pay attention to the banking change, to compensate & reduce laterals. upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7e/Chang_(Six_Flags_Kentucky_Kingdom)_02.jpg

It is rotational force. Wicked Twister is a prime example of this. Anyone who's ever rode it or other Inverted impulses know what I'm talking about. Most of the laterals are eliminated with heart-line transitions, replaced by rotational force (a.k.a. torque: as Fooz explained).

Wait, I305 pulls laterals? If so, when? How is this even comfortable?

Is this supposed to distract people from Disney's version? Keep dreaming Six Flags... If the real thing even looks 1/3 as good as it does in the rendering, I'll be impressed. The question is: how many seasons will this actually look decent?

Having a halfway decent park management would attract potential employees. Who would of thought? (I'm looking at you Six Flags)

I agree with this, for the most part. They both have only 2 other attraction even worth mentioning.

Saturday, June 4, 1994 Devin Smith - Valley Hills spokesperson Valley Hills kicks of the 1994 season with TWO brand new attraction for Kid Town! The park is pushing even further into the family friendly envelope, and now offers more attractions for the kiddies & families. This is all part of Valley Hills commitment to family fun, safety & thrills! The all new Treetop Flyers will greet families at Kid Town this year. Built with an on-board audio system so families can enjoy a fun & educational experience. Treetop Flyers replaces the former Monarch Flight. Monarch flight was almost never utilized to capacity so Valley Hills replaced it with a smaller, cheaper, and more appealing model for Kid Town. Kid Town's second new attraction, Frog Hopper; a froggy adventure suitable for the whole family. Children (and those still young at heart) can take a spin on Tea Party; one of the original Kid Town attractions. Kids can enjoy nearly a dozen different fast-paced (4 mph) hot rods on Road Rally. Caterpillar still maintains a full 10-minute queue after 16 seasons. Still the most popular attraction in Kid Town. Caterpillar follows a short figure-8 layout. To compensate for the short ride, riders are sent around the course twice. The new attraction Frog Hopper, takes guests 20 feet into the air and hops down the tower. Creating a unique weightless sensation. Enjoyable for all ages. Sky Slide's popularity has decreased over the passing years. It's mainly popular among groups and adults who want a dose of nostalgia. Kid-sized meals, sandwiches, and cookies are all available at the Kid Town Market. This season (1994) marks Valley Hills' first year in partnership with Pepsi, the park's new official soft drink. Elsewhere in the park, RattleSnake's empty queue, lucky me! Summer crowds are starting to pick up, catch the short lines while you still can! Devin Smith-

I wasn't aware there was more than one version of it. Luckily, Towering Inferno is already the less-poly & recolorable version. I tried to capture the authentic "amusement park feel" without using excessive CS. It's great to know my effort has payed off. I used Baffies Stations & Vodhins Ironwork Trellis Set for Caterpillar's station.

The station color looks great. Never noticed that in the renderings.

The cottage themed fast food joint looks really good. Has a nice feel to it. I also love the placement of Scrambler, perfect. Excellent park, although the realism is gone when I see Six Flags. No way they'd manage a park this well. Keep up the good work!

-Devin Smith Dear tarheel1231, Phoenix is expected to be better in the coming weeks, we've been working closely with Intamin and they are already on site to address the issue.

Kennywood would be on that list.

Friday, May 8, 1992 Devin Smith - Valley Hills spokesperson Greetings from Valley Hills! Today marked the opening of the 21st season here at Valley Hills. This year also marks the parks 20th anniversary. That's right, 20 years have passed since that glorious opening day back in May 1972. Soo much has changed since then, expanding from only 8 attractions to the now 32. Valley Hills now offers more rides and attractions than any park in the Appalachian region! Mountaineer Wheel, previously known as Mountain View, rises high above the entrance plaza with it's old gold & blue color scheme. Scrambler, after 20 years, has remained a staple attraction here at the Valley. Black Stallion, with it's impressive station, looms over guests as they enter the terrain-following queue. Black Stallion gave over 900,000 rides last season, making it the most ridden attraction at Valley Hills last season. Kid Town has a variety of attractions for both kids & families, offering six rides and one restaurant. For guests looking for a quick & relaxing way to the Gladiator midway, look no further than theValley Lift, it will provide the best of both. Just before descending into the eastern station, you may notice a new protruding structure. Barrel Blast, NEW for 1992! A wild spinning adventure, in a barrel - inside a wooden shack, will offer fun for the entire family. Riders can freely spin their barrels around, creating a fun (and dizzying) and unique experience every time. Barrel Blast is even popular among the teens. Phoenix hasn't been feeling well lately. The ride is expected to back up and running by sometime in June. The ride has been suffering from a lot of mechanical issues lately. After a short closure, rebuild & relocation, Bluegrass Theater is still a family favorite. Although it's golden years are behind it, the theater still manages to sell out a few times a season. The Theater will be performing the original play BillyGoat Yodel , in celebration of the parks 20th anniversary. It is also the very first play ever to be performed at the Bluegrass Theater in 1972. Towering Inferno is entering its 10th operation season this year, and the queue still manages a 30 minute wait on opening day. Quite the success! Devin Smith -

This can apply to any company. Notice how thin the spines are. Those spines provides only enough structural support to span a few meters, before a support column is needed. Hence why so many supports. Newer & better designed spines pick up the slack and can support heavier loads over longer spans. A stronger spine needs less supports.

It could be, but I doubt so.It would be cheaper to just chop 50' from the top and call it a day. Rather than redesigning the gondola, tower diameter etc.

Six Flags St. Louis - B&m Hypercoaster (WIP in my NL portfolio) ValleyFair - B&M Invert (WIP in my NL portfolio) Michigan's Adventure - Eurofighter, El Loco, Zamperla MotoCoaster, something!

I personally would like to see something like this... but it's your park, and the new terrain fits just as well.

I suggest using desert or plains type terrain textures for the western area. Also, you should try an authentic station & railing for Outlaw Falls. New area fits together well. The theming is great, especially on flume rides.

^Good to hear. Any small park with something this massive (and pretty), should see a nice return on their investment. The article also states two things; -Approximately $3 million -250 feet tall

Keep in mind that these rides are also pulling in a lot of visitors, plus it gives the park a big icon attraction that can be seen from far in the distance. Adding to this. I think we sometimes forget that coasters aren't the only things that sell. If that were the case, then why build anything besides coasters? The park has "100+ Rides, shows, and attractions" , 4 of which are coasters. It's all about the audience, and their audience doesn't seem coaster dependent. Adding adding another flat seems the way to go. Is a lighting package confirmed? Or are those standard with these?

The new adventure area adds some diversity to the park, I think it's a great fit. An adventure themed eatery & another flat would make it more well rounded. Minor complaint: need more & longer updates, I'm loving this

Flying through that double helix at nearly 65 mph sounds great!

I hope this is something like Maverick's first & last few turns; but the entire layout. All while hugging the terrain. I'd love to ride a coaster where there is not a second to brace yourself, with the direction always changing quickly, with no drawn out turns (I305).

Guilty!