Jon Sabo

Nice coaster. For the coaster train(s) color: try black with purple seats/teal colored harnesses. Or purple cars with black seats/chassis and teal harnesses. Name ideas: -Steel Falcon -Blue Vortex -Snowbeist (or German version of Snowbeast?) -Yeti -

I LOVE this coaster (and the color scheme)! I am working on a similar Eurofighter with similar colors.

Here is another tutorial. It is in German, but you can just watch the video to get a good understanding of what is going on. I used this video on a couple of occasions to get through a tough spot. Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPf4DeLcAts

nice work! Not sure I would be riding that during a thunderstorm.

I just saw this video. Anyone try the LED tunnel effects? Is this feature only in the full release? Awesome work! I guess it is just me, but it seem like I have relearn most of the features all over again. I guess patience is a key... Link: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfI1-9hu1h0

Smog is included..lol Just kidding. Nice job!

BGT-themed underwear will be sold at the nearby giftshop.

that looks insane!

Good article with Comcast CEO, Brian Roberts. Comcast CEO: Universal will compete aggressively with Disney The top executive at Comcast Corp. signaled Tuesday that the company expects to win theme-park market share away from industry leader Walt Disney Co. and other rival park owners. "We're doubling down on theme parks," Comcast Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Roberts told analysts during a conference in Las Vegas that was broadcast online. "We think that there is a lot of 'there' there in the theme-park business for many years to come and that we have a low market share — and only one way to go." Comcast's Universal Parks & Resorts operates the third-busiest collection of theme parks in the world, with combined attendance of more than 36 million a year, according to estimates compiled by the Themed Entertainment Association and consulting company AECOM. But it remains far behind the global leader, Walt Disney Parks & Resorts, which draws more than 126 million theme-park visits per year. Link to rest of article: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/os-comcast-theme-parks-20140107,0,7714951.story

This looks like the storyline video of the ride. Interesting (I am really rusty on the German-English translation..lol) Link:

thanks for the video-nice job!

Cost of tours will increase slightly for 2014. The park has not posted the $ yet. You will still get 10% off with your season pass. here is the website: (2014 tours and prices will be updated before new season starts-check back periodically). http://seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-williamsburg/Book-Online/Extras/BehindTheScenesTours?from=Top_Nav

The theme looks really good. Is it me or does the entry area with the blue-wave roof area similar to what SWSD is doing?

I think the crews want to get as much done as possible before the Ohio winter really starts!-lol Looks great.

nicely done! I like the gondola/ski lift idea.

I am really looking forward to the creative ideas and layouts people are going to create with NL2! I already drooling at some ideas I have had for a few months now.

Longest Mountain Coaster in North America? CHARLEMONT — Berkshire East Ski Resort is on track to install the longest mountain coaster ride in North America, now that the Planning Board has unanimously approved a special permit for the new attraction at the ski area/canopy tour facility. The total, mile-long galvanized steel track includes a short climb from the base of the ski area up to a crest, with a 3,775-foot-long, winding descent down a hillside, where there are no ski trails. The 30 two-seater coaster carts travel the galvanized steel tracks on wheels made out of the same material as Rollerblade wheels, so the ride is quiet. The cars are able to travel up to speeds of 27 mph — which feels much faster to passengers in the open carts. “It’s literally the most fun thing I’ve ever done,” said James Schaefer, a co-owner of the family-run business. “We’ve tested it extensively, and it’s really going to be good for the town,” he told the Planning Board Thursday night. The carts are pulled to the crest with a wire that disengages before the cart travels downward. The passengers wear seat belts, but if they unbuckle them, the cart stops automatically. Also, there is automatic braking if the cart in front stops. “This is a true collision-avoidance system,” said co-owner Jon Schaefer. Jon Schaefer said he’s wanted to install a mountain coaster for about five years, but Berkshire East has been busy with other projects — the wind turbine and solar array that generate enough power to run all the equipment, installing the zip lines for the canopy tours, and building a large lodge extension, which is still under construction. “We want this to be a primary portion of our business,” he said of the coaster. “It will be run year-round.” He said the track will be installed in a nice “out-of-the-way spot. It’s unusable terrain for anything else.” When asked if the project will include tree-clearing, Jon Schaefer said the plan is to clear an area at least 12 feet wide. The resort will work with Tighe & Bond Engineering, which will be doing environmental work. He said the engineers will write an environmental site plan to be presented to the Conservation Commission. He said some dying beech trees will be removed, and that Berkshire East will work with a forester to assess the health of the trees near the track. “The goal is to keep it looking natural,” said Jon Schaefer. “We’re in the uphill/downhill business, so we want the hillside to look nice.” The mountain coaster will run year-round, but the Schaefers expect most of the demand to come May through October. The Planning Board approved the special permit, but continued the meeting until Jan. 2 ­to write a required report of the approval process. A 21-day appeal period would begin after the board submits its report. Link: http://www.gazettenet.com/news/stateregion/9929894-95/mountain-coaster-ride-approved-for-berkshire-east-in-charlemont

Thank-you, SeaWorld! "Our Animal Rescue Team today rescued a male manatee from the St. John’s River Electrical Authority’s (JEA) District II outfall near Jacksonville." Link: https://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=10152670614272565&set=a.98758532564.110236.63617892564&type=1&theater

I LOVE that first photo!!!!!!!!!!!!!-thanks for sharing

chocolate samples will be handed out at the end of each ride.

this thing is really coming along....I'm not sure pictures do not show justice how massive this thing is in person.

I was referring to the landscaping area, not the ride itself.

KD- I would like to see Grizzly get a RMC makeover, but any coaster would suffice. KD would not dissapoint, but it may be a challenge to top I-305...lol BGW-I know the rumors are that a coaster is supposed to be installed in the Festa Italia area in 2015, but I am not sure what product they would use if they went back with B&M...a flyer?...hmmm It would be a cool idea if they could get a RMC product in the park, but I seriously doubt it would be by the old Drachen Fire area due to complaints from Kingsmill residents. It would be cool to see what RMC could come up with in the Festa area. That area is long overdue for a makeover.

The ride may look "meh", but I also believe the GP will eat this thing up when they see it. I also think the surrounding theme will just add to the experience. I bet it will look nice when finished.

I would love one of these in my backyard, please....looks great!