Meghna Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 I wish we had something like CPs night show that syncs to their Power Tower lights. It's such a cool effect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted March 7, 2017 Share Posted March 7, 2017 Looks like they're getting back to work on North Star with the warmer weather here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 ^ Where did you get that shot from? They removed the construction camera link last month from the main webpage. Or moved it to where I have not seen it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Generally speaking they just embed webcams within a web page, so I assume they removed it from their site but not from the site that's actually hosting it. It's still there, it's just impossible to find unless you know what the direct link is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 ^ I should have book marked it then. I just want to see what light packages they will be 'testing' before it opens. Speaking of opening day for VF, they are down to less than 70 days until then. I have not seen any updates from Irvine Ondrey Engineering on their project for Wild Thing upgrades this off season.They said at IAAPA to follow their Facebook page for updates but they have not provided any yet. Does anybody else know anything? Please share if you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 (edited) ^ Don't know exactly when they'll be here, but IOE said in their video announcing the Wild Thing revamp that it would happen in the spring and be ready before the start of the season so I'm sure everything's fine. Edited March 19, 2017 by VF15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghna Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Oooo, looks like they're finally replacing those wonky fountains by the restroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted March 8, 2017 Share Posted March 8, 2017 Looks like I'll be returning this season as a Live E Tech Shadow; super excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccentricGamerCL Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 They've demolished part of the path in front of the ride. Should be interesting to see what they end up doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerColester Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 They've demolished part of the path in front of the ride. Should be interesting to see what they end up doing. I'm guessing that is probably where the entrance plaza will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Fingers are crossed they took restroom four with it.....only Park Services can know the pain of closing that restroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Fingers are crossed they took restroom four with it.....only Park Services can know the pain of closing that restroom I doubt they'd get rid of it, but it does need some work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mdcastle Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 Do the different restrooms have different reputations with park services? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghna Posted March 14, 2017 Share Posted March 14, 2017 (edited) Different park service people have different favorite bathrooms to clean. I think they each have their perks, but I'm partial to the one by Supercat. Edited March 28, 2017 by Meghna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyfairfanatic Posted March 15, 2017 Share Posted March 15, 2017 Do the different restrooms have different reputations with park services? You have no idea *thinks of chickies and petes and shivers* The worst was having to close it right after you closed down your ride in route 76 (this was before PS was reinstated). It's bittersweet that Im not returning to PS this year, but man it was it a fun department Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millertpr Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 What does everybody think regarding the impending removal of Boomerang at Knott's Berry Farm? Personally, I don't really see it being relocated to Valleyfair. If anything, I think it would go to Michigan's Adventure. While I don't see a roller coaster coming to Valleyfair soon, other additions such as flat rides and water rides are better suited at Valleyfair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 (edited) ^ I don't see Knott's Boomerang coming to VF either. The ride is 27 years old, which is pretty old to be relocated (at least by Cedar Fair standards), plus Matt Ouimet has said that he isn't a fan of ride relocations. I also see at least another two or three seasons of general improvements, flat rides, and/or waterpark additions before a new coaster comes into play. Edited March 19, 2017 by VF15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meghna Posted March 19, 2017 Share Posted March 19, 2017 I see it less along the idea that VF needs other stuff besides a coaster, and more that we already have the Boomerang bases covered in Corkscrew and Steel Venom. You've got the loops in Cork and the back and forth from Venom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 From VF's Twitter, Renegade is getting retractable seatbelts this season. That should definitely help speed up operations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 ^ Did not see this change coming. They do not look too cumbersome so I agree that is should only improve transition time between trains making it easier for people to get in and out of. Funny though how High Roller went from one retractable seat belt to individual stationed seat belts (before being replaced by 'new' trains last year) and now Renegade goes from individual stationed seat belts to individual retractable seat belts. We can only hope the next step is one retractable seat belt and a buzz bar for Renegade. I miss the buzz bar experience on HR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 This is great. I think retractable seat belts should be on every coaster (that has seat belts). They're more comfortable and don't allow for any slack, and they can be computer-controlled if necessary (like Star Flyers). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 From VF's Facebook, High Roller is getting some major retracking right before the first turnaround. Never thought that part of the ride was rough at all but still nice to see them giving it some love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCjunkie Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 That is a lot of new wood. Do they just paint the new wood or do they re-paint the entire coaster? It could use it. Just good to see they are giving it some off season love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 That is a lot of new wood. Do they just paint the new wood or do they re-paint the entire coaster? It could use it. Just good to see they are giving it some off season love. Either way, there'll be paint involved. If they continue to retrack sections, it would make sense not to paint those sections just yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Rod Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I drove by Valleyfair on the way to work today. Nice to see that the trains on Wild Thing are back on the track. How soon will they be doing testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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