SharkTums Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 We didn't actually go in the park (just did a driveby while we were out doing errands). I didn't see Goliath going, but that doesn't mean it was closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme-me Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Just got back from my trip to the Mountain. X was closed and the lady that was blocking the entrance said not to expect it to open today. She said it was possible it would open tommorrow but she doubted it. (hope for the best!!!) Their whole testing process was wierd. They sent a train up to the top and then it sat there for three or four hours, starting at around 10:30. They finally checked the restraints and then sent it down at about 1:00 in the Afternoon. Then they sent the other train and it stopped a quarter of the way up the lift.  EDIT: The train was still stuck there when we left by the way  Anyway, we got in almost everything with a less than half-hour wait (Tatsu's wait the first time was about an hour). By the afternoon, Goliath (yes, it was open) and Scream were a walk on with dual rides for all who wanted them. Batman and Riddlers surprisingly had a short line for each. Riddlers was about 30 minutes and Batman was about 15. Tatsu was the last ride we went on with a wait of about half an hour for the front row. Oh yeah we did Viper too. Front row, five minute wait. not too bad.  It was very wierd, all the rides were extremely smooth compared to the last time I went on them. It was freaky.  Sorry, I dont have any pictures of stuff, I was too lazy to actually take any important ones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sounds like something went wrong during block check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme-me Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Im soo sad... I thought MM would do something right and have a ride opened when they say it will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjunkie91350 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 look like another halfdone job if it didnt open today dont they need ohsa to sign off on the repairs before they can open it?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Sounds like something went wrong during block check. Â Yup... I'll just tell you guys what happened before all other 'rumors' come in. Last phase of block check was being done prior to the park opening. And upper lift wasn't resetting. A train was stuck at upper lift for around 2-3 hours. Then we dispatched another train and it went about 20-50 feet up the lift. Around 3:30 or so we finally were able to get both trains and restarted block check. At 4:00 we opened up the ride and everything ran smooth since then. Usually X closes its line one hour prior to the park's opening however in this case the park decided to close the bridge at 6. So yeah, rough re-opening for X. But hey, at least they got it open before the park closed. Â And yes, Goliath was open today. Â _six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 ^ I take it you work X now, Mike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satoshi Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 i think X has got WAY too much closings due to some kinda breakdowns or malfunctions, brake control failures, so on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtreme-me Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Dang... and we just HAD to leave early... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Best news all day. I just hope it is open tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrs28330 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 I got on the last train of the day. Same old ride, but it was nice to get back on. Â Two trains running, and the crew pleasantly supprised me. They were working at a nice safe speed, and some were even interacting with the guests. Despite the rough technical problems, the crew definatly made up for it with service. (Thought they only had to interact w/ guests from 4 to 7. Â Nice start X crew. Â Please keep it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Dose anyone know if thrill shot was open today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Top Thrill Dragster Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 ^^ When you say the same old ride, do you mean it is still rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Thats good to hear! Atleast X reopened, I really want to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrs28330 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 if by rough, you mean volient shaking...yes...but it add charm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkat Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Eric I am very offended by your reply. You do not know me, therefore, you have no reason to accuse me of spending my time "playing on computers & video games", nor am I a "youngin'". I'm an outdoor person. I grew up not being allowed tv, telephone, movies, or video games. I grew up going fishing, camping, hiking, etc. & family vacations to state & nat'l parks every year & would rather do those things. The fact that you're a "middle-aged diabetic" means nothing. Having diabetes is tough (it runs big time in my family) but it really has little to do w/anything. Yes I know it can cause circulatory problems plus a host of other things but if one takes care of him/herself a person can be very active. Now, if I HAVE to explain myself as to why I have difficulty w/that hill, it's because I tore up my knee pretty badly & have little stability in my knee, knee braces don't even work as I would need a special-made one which insurance won't pay for so I need surgery but unable to get it at this time, therefore, I can't walk, sit, or stand for any length of time, nor can I get around very well at all w/o having to sit or rest, prop my foot up to rest my knee every 5-10 min & my knee swells up the size of a large grapefruit & causes me excrutiating pain w/my bones grinding together. But I goto parks & try to do other things anyway even if it takes me all day to get from one side of the park to the other. I used to work out, ALL the time, run 3 flights of stairs several times/day, etc. but I can't do that now so if I need the OE to assist me to get to the top of that hill, I'm using it. Now, I'm sure you didn't mean to be offensive but you should stop to think first that a person writing a certain post in reference to something such as this may not be as "able" as you are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 ^Coasterkat...you're new here. Eric is a very valued member of our community and you're the one coming off rude. Â He wasn't calling you out specifically, he was making a generalization. Like the disclaimer on our site says, you should have a sense of humor and a thicker skin if you want to continue to post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 4, 2007 Author Share Posted February 4, 2007 ^ And on top of that you should probably learn how to format your posts better. You know, using spacing and line breaks, etc. That one made my eyes bleed! Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted February 4, 2007 Share Posted February 4, 2007 Im happy that x reopened, what i hear its a good coaster even though its a little rough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 More update stuff: Â Thrill Shot is scheduled for a Saturday February 10 reopening; Ninja is finally being repainted (bright fire-engine red). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaos Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 It's about time. I was wondering when they were going to get around to painting Ninja after what they did to Vertical Velocity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan King Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 More update stuff:Â Thrill Shot is scheduled for a Saturday February 10 reopening; Ninja is finally being repainted (bright fire-engine red). Â Any proof of this? Not saying your lying, but id like to see some photos or something of the sort. Interested in the new color scheme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Yep, Ninja is finally being repainted. Next I hear is actually going to be Superman. In fact one of the new paints schemes that they're looking at are red, blue, and yellow. Like a lot of the other Superman rides. But that'll occur after Ninja. Â _six Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 More update stuff: Thrill Shot is scheduled for a Saturday February 10 reopening; Ninja is finally being repainted (bright fire-engine red).  Any proof of this? Not saying your lying, but id like to see some photos or something of the sort. Interested in the new color scheme  I have absolutely no reason to lie to anybody that a ride is being painted. And the color scheme isn't new. It's the same as the one it had when it opened in 1988. It's just getting a fresh coat, that's all.  Next I hear is actually going to be Superman. In fact one of the new paints schemes that they're looking at are red, blue, and yellow. Like a lot of the other Superman rides. But that'll occur after Ninja.  I hope that's not true. Superman The Escape would be an incredible eyesore with those three colors considering the lattice design of its structure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 No more of an eyesore than it already is. In fact, I'd welcome a paint job on Superman. Right now it looks like a 415ft tall garbage can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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