BoulderDash Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 I would bet money on one train for Friday. It has to be very crowded for them to put two on unfortunately. I was there two weeks ago on a Saturday and they were running one...
King of Ka Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Oof that's rough... how much of a wait should I expect for a Friday night with one train?
BoulderDash Posted August 2, 2015 Posted August 2, 2015 Usually during the week one train isn't terrible, usually 20-30 mins, sometimes less. And usually some stupid stuff happens too like letting SAM people take the front seat for two rides with one train or line jumpers. But the best day to ride is with two trains because the line goes very fast. With two I can usually get the front row in 20 minutes.
Rai Fox Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 Lake Compounce is currently saying that Boulder Dash is down "until further notice." Doesn't sound particularly good there...
DirkFunk Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 I heard (haven't confirmed it) that it was struck by lightning and fried the PLCs. Could be a little while. That's too bad.
King of Ka Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 ^ I've been following it closely, here's what's been reported either by the park or in the news stories I've found: • The ride (or possibly a different part of the park's electrical system) was struck by lightning, which caused an electrical issue on the ride • On Saturday the park said they were waiting on parts, which apparently arrived on Tuesday • In the most recent article I've seen, a park spokeswoman was quoted "In order to repair Boulder Dash, we're in the testing phase, they're doing a lot of testing, trouble shooting, just to get to the bottom of what the problem is and we're anticipating that the ride can be re-opened in the very near future"  Doesn't sound especially good right now, I'm sure they have the whole maintenance crew working overtime trying to get it back up though.
Rai Fox Posted August 6, 2015 Posted August 6, 2015 They just reported that it's repaired and running now.
Superbatboy Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 The track color looks a lot nicer than the animation. Â via Screamscape.
michaellynn4 Posted August 17, 2015 Posted August 17, 2015 I like the color! This will really pop nicely. Definitely a great way to enhance the park's skyline!
BoulderDash Posted August 18, 2015 Posted August 18, 2015 Sounds like Boulder Dash will only be running one train for the rest of the year because of the lightning incident. Not looking good line-wise for those October visits...
coneyislandchris Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 What are wait times typically like during the week for BD with only one train? I'm hoping to swing by on Tuesday on the way back from SFNE.
BoulderDash Posted August 19, 2015 Posted August 19, 2015 Tuesday shouldn't be too bad. This weekend the line was almost to the entrance and with one train, that is close to an hour. But I think my last weekday visit, the line was around 20mins (depending on seat selection, speed of ops, SAM users, etc).
timetrial3141592 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Tuesday shouldn't be too bad. This weekend the line was almost to the entrance and with one train, that is close to an hour. But I think my last weekday visit, the line was around 20mins (depending on seat selection, speed of ops, SAM users, etc). Â Are surface-to-air missile users that big of a problem? I would think those would be on the park's banned-items list.
njcoasterguy34 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Tuesday shouldn't be too bad. This weekend the line was almost to the entrance and with one train, that is close to an hour. But I think my last weekday visit, the line was around 20mins (depending on seat selection, speed of ops, SAM users, etc). Â Are surface-to-air missile users that big of a problem? I would think those would be on the park's banned-items list. Â
BoulderDash Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 Special access medical wristbands... don't think any park would allow those missles.
coasterdude28 Posted August 20, 2015 Posted August 20, 2015 I'll be stopping at LC on Friday October 2nd for the night. I haven't been to the park in about 5 years and can't wait to get some Boulderdash laps and rides on the flyers. It's unfortunate that they are only having one train operations due to the lightning incident but it's better than not having the ride open at all. What are crowds usually like at the beginning of their haunt event?
Clasholl Posted August 23, 2015 Posted August 23, 2015 I was at Lake Compounce today and took picture of Enterprise being dismantled. Also a new picture of the rollercoaster Phobia park in the parking lot.
coasterbill Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 It's a shame they couldn't find another spot for Enterprise.
Paradox Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 ^Every time I go there barely anyone is on it so even if they did move it I don't think the amount of riders per day is enough to justify the cost or running it.
xChris125x Posted August 24, 2015 Posted August 24, 2015 The decision to remove it was probably in part because Kennywood's Enterprise (Volcano) has had significant downtime the last few seasons and is in need of a parts donor.
BoulderDash Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 Phobia construction has begun! Â Â Â Â Â Looking great! Here are a few extra bits of info as well. -the entrance tunnel is crazy awesome this year, thick fog, lights, and more. -the clown haunt was not set up this year. The actors roaming the park seem to have doubled though, there are a ton and they are really good. -BD is using the new sound system and has music playing. I heard an auto spiel might be used next year. -Down Time has new sound effects at the top of the tower, it used to have them many years ago.
RyanTPM Posted October 12, 2015 Posted October 12, 2015 ^Thanks for the update, great to know that they've started work
DoinItForTheFame Posted October 13, 2015 Posted October 13, 2015 Phobia construction has begun! Â YAY!!! This probably makes me more happy than it should, but it's nice to see this park getting a nice solid attraction added.
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