DoinItForTheFame

I feel like you're right with this prediction.

Let's be honest. . . This is the only reason people actually come to SDC!!

^ You know, now that you've drug up the topic I'm so curious about these rides. I remember seeing one at a local fair when I was a kid, but never had the chance to ride it... Now I'm dying to ride one!!

Cobra's Curse looks amazing!!! I feel like this is one of those coasters that the POV's just don't do the coaster justice! I think it's going to be much better of a ride than most people expect.

I couldn't find the video of people riding it. All I found was this.

Well, the accident is truly terrible. I feel bad for all those involved. But what really gets me is this part: They were all employees, who were forced to ride it.

Yaaaas!!

If you watch the video it shows the train on the lift, and towards the end of the video they show a second train sitting at the top of the coaster, right before the holding brake. Knowing how SheiKra runs there would most likely be a train on the first block of the final brake run that would also require evacing.

Agreed. I'd do a trip down to Kings Island for sure. It's not to far of a drive, and if you have a rental car with you, it would be worth the trip!!!

Dang I didn't know Sheikra could hold that many riders! It must be the highest-capacity coaster in the world! 5 trains, with 24 passengers per train. If 3 of the trains were out on the course. One on the lift hill, one just before the holding brake, and one on the final brake run (Assuming there were two in the station) Just in the 3 trains on the course would be 72 passengers. So having 64 people stuck on the ride is not nearly that impossible.

A blonde once got lost near a river. She traveled up and down it searching for a way to get to the other side. She tried walking in the shallow part of the river, and she even tried grabbing onto a branch that stretched half way across the river to try to swing to the other side. No matter how hard she tried she couldn't get across. After many failed attempts, she finally felt like giving up. Yet, at the last moment, she saw a person walking by and decided to follow her--across the bridge.

No.

Don't do it!!! Don't fall into the trap of believing Dolly. She has a way to magically charm you with her giant. . . "lollipops." She'll make you believe anything. . . #ItllNeverOpen

Yas!! Let's just hope SheiKra is open for you tomorrow!! #DontDie

The metal plates are actually rather heavy. It's really annoying to have to build the floors under the train to get the people off, then turn around and disassemble the floors once everyone is off the ride. Also, its such a slow going process that it's really not nearly as exciting as you would think it might be. If I were you I would fly into Cleveland airport. It is only 57 miles from the park (closest airport to the park.) You would for sure want to rent a car. You can get some for pretty cheap on Hotwire. I'd stay at Breakers Express. It's less expensive than Hotel Breakers, yet it is still close enough to the park to be convenient.

#ItllNeverOpen

For drone footage, I don't think so. Unless it's a special event like a travel channel show or something similar, and then it has to be done by someone who is trained in doing so. A lot of parks have very strict anti-drone policies.

^ TTD for sure.

This. I just hope that CP realizes that they have one on Valravn and start using it. I know it's all about the fast dispatches for a new ride, but you HAVE to hold people up there for at least 5-10 seconds in order to get that 'Oh crap" feeling! 5-10 seconds??? Why would do they need to be held there for so long?? Most (if not all) Dive Machines only hold for 4 seconds, yet it seems like an eternity. I really don't see the need to be held up there for much longer than that.

Ohhhh!!! That makes more sense now!! Thanks.

Which is why I will never ride a drop tower.

Yes. Do you want to go camping??