ricklap77
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Wooden coasters in general require a lot a maintenance and the bigger ones even more. As time goes on they loosen up and become rough. Parks that own huge wooden coasters must have a very good maintenance program by skilled carpenters otherwise they become so rough and not really enjoyable, and sometimes dangerous. I think all the wooden coaster manufacturers nowadays design and build good coasters and start off nice and smooth. Maintenance is what makes the difference in the long run to keep a coaster smooth and safe! Big woodies are no exeption.
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Lightwater Valley Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to larrygator's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I would have loved to ride this unique ride -
Canada's Wonderland Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to BDG's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I was there last Thursday and the park was way too crowded. It seems it's getting worse year after year. Long lines everywhere. The park is becoming too small for the crowds or maybe not enough competition around. -
Dollywood Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to crispy's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
GCI twister! -
Funtown Spashtown Discussion Thread
ricklap77 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Just went there last week and had a great time. Excalibur was really fun as always. It's fascinating just watching the structure sway as the train rolls on the tracks. It was swaying quite a bit! At least 6 inches. -
Visit the park ASAP. I really don't think they will make it 11 years! Chances are next year they could start selling some stuff. With the hot real estate market right now I think the park will shut down relatively fast. And I doubt Gold Striker will be relocated, parts from it will most likely be salvaged (chain lift mechanism, motor, trains etc...) and some wood.
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Fantasy Island and Empire Adventures Inc.
ricklap77 replied to ricklap77's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I don'think the rides will open this year. -
Fantasy Island and Empire Adventures Inc.
ricklap77 replied to ricklap77's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
They don't mention anything about the amusement park! -
Fantasy Island and Empire Adventures Inc.
ricklap77 replied to ricklap77's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
On their website it says tickets will be available soon so I guess we'll find out if the whole park (water slides and amusement rides) open all at once. I hope so! -
Fantasy Island and Empire Adventures Inc.
ricklap77 replied to ricklap77's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yes I think this summer it will be mostly a water park. -
Fantasy Island and Empire Adventures Inc.
ricklap77 replied to ricklap77's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Any news on the rides being refurbished at Niagara Amusement Park and Splash World!? We don't hear much about it exceptthey are opening on Memorial weekend. I guess the shuttle loop coaster is not ready or not even up yet! I hope Silver Comet will be open on opening day. -
I got to agree with a bunch of you guys. He was the only one to bid. Got the park for quite a good price. Had he been willing to talk the truth about his intentions maybe the general public would not hate him as much and would understand better. I think if it wasn't for the pandemic the park, and Blue Streak, would still be around and operating, but for how long!? CLP and most of its rides were not in perfect shape. I loved that place because it was so unique and mostly because of the Blue Streak. Now that it's gone I don't think the park will remain. They will probably build houses or condos.