
TPDave
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Hmmm, Fig. 5 in "Mosaics" suggests that the cars will rotate in a different axis to the Arrorw design... Very interesting stuff
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Photo TR: Howl-o-Scream Media Night at Busch Gardens Europe
TPDave replied to cfc's topic in Photo Trip Report Archive
Chuck, great TR and video! You had me cracking up! Dave -
Don't forget spending money too. You get a ton of stuff included but you may have to buy food at some point (I also spent a small fortune on drinks in europe, damn heat!). Dave
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Physics Class and Roller Coasters
TPDave replied to Sunfire's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I'm doing Civil Engineering and quite a few of the Physics principles pop up in that. Slightly different however is that my course is not as concerned with the mecanics of the train moving on the track, but the track being supported and held in place while under the dynamic load of the train. It's quite interesrting so far, but i'm sure i'll hate it once it gets too hard! Dave -
List the parks you have visited in 2008
TPDave replied to Groteslurf's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Thorpe Park Alton Towers Blackpool Pleasure Beach Jardin d’Acclimation Parc Asterix Walibi Belgium Bobbejaanland Toverland Efteling Drievliet Walibi World Heide Park Movie Park Germany Schlossbeck Phantasialand Tripsdrill Holiday Park Europa Park Wallygator Parc Disneyland Paris Walt Disney Studios Paris Seabreeze Darien Lake Martin’s Fantasy Island Canada’s Wonderland Marineland Waldameer Idlewild Lakemont Park Delgrosso’s Sesame Place Coney Island Six Flags New England Quassy Lake Compounce Rye's Playland Six Flags Great Adventure Six Flags America Busch Gardens Europe Kings Dominion Morey’s Piers Clementon Park HersheyPark Dorney Park Knoebels Total: 45 Parks Dave -
^^Very comprehensive! I went in 2005 and it was really good, the limited entry meant you were never waiting for anything and the lack of crowds made the lazy river quite relaxing (rather than the usual solid block of people moving as one down the course). Definately spend a day there, after all you're paying $260 for it, you have to get your moneys worth! Dave
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Thorpe Park Discussion Thread
TPDave replied to Rooey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yeah, they wouldn't be able to impliment an age restriction effectively. I assume they'd just say it's not suitible for those under 12 and let the parents decide... -
When R&E are ready to announce the trips they will, just sit tight until then
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Thorpe Park Discussion Thread
TPDave replied to Rooey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I kinda like it. Sure there's a chance that in 10 years the brand might be dead, but hopefully we might get a backstory and a decent idea of a theme for a ride, we haven't had one of them for a while, especially down south. Ben, i know it's not a fantastic choice to bridge the height restriction gap (and yes se7en is crap) but I think this could be a very interesting addition to the lineup. Dave "lets wait and see" Wilson -
The Great State Race-AND THE WINNER IS....
TPDave replied to disneygurlz2s's topic in Random, Random, Random
Write your message on the left and the adress you want to send it to on the right -
There's one, maybe two pictures of him in this thread.
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New TPR TV Test! Please read and help out!
TPDave replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
1. All 3 2. IE7 3. They sure do 4. Once there is a whole season of "cooking with joe" on there, of course!! -
TPR Members Ages 12 to 17...READ THIS NOW!!!!
TPDave replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Yeah, definately bad thread choice If he went somewhere in the random forum, said why he'd been away (and why it was so good he couldn't be on TPR) and generally made a bit more of it than what seems to be a pathetic attempt at raising his post count, then I *think* he may have got a more sympathetic reaction. Dave -
Waldameer Discussion Thread
TPDave replied to Millennium ForceJZ's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
As long as Retro-active stays, this is awesome news!! Dave "Waldameer is soooo good" Wilson -
Welcome people!! I hope you enjoy your TPR experience Just one thing Christian: I agree about Ge-force and Black Mamba, but the only thing Silverstar could possibly be famous for is being the most overly trimmed B&M hyper on the planet! Mack should keep to their own stuff inside Europa (which by the way is incredible!!)
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You'll notice the title fairly doesn't do this to people who take it as a joke, realise that custom titles really don't matter very much and don't whine no end about it...
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The Alveys tend to speand Halloween in Florida and having done the Spain trip last year, it might be a little while before they're back.
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Yet you keep posting in it's thread.
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Alton Towers Discussion Thread
TPDave replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Does it? I've never had a thrilling ride on corkscrew (a headache however...) and certainly never find myself amazed by the abundance of airtime it has to offer, nor the painful entry to the mediocre inversions. It was my first coaster with inversions but it was bound to go some day, so there's not much point getting upset about it. Divv, I believe this does mean it has to be ridden, but the thought of never getting a migraine again at AT will make me happy again -
Alton Towers Discussion Thread
TPDave replied to Ed's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Goodbye!! It was an important ride for Alton Towers at the time, but that time has definately passed. -
I can't tell you what you like, wait till the trips are announced and look at what each one offers, then decide which is best for you...
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Thorpe Park Discussion Thread
TPDave replied to Rooey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Nope, they're doing a youtube serial that has a new episode on the 13th of each month. The first two are shown above (in reverse order). I assume the videos will tell us the theme of the ride. Not the best video production, but a nice little series to keep enthusiasts entertained...