Theme Park Review's 2nd Annual Video Contest UPDATE!

[Cllins]

Yeah the ride I filmed on was actually pretty poor as a ride, so we went on pretty much straight after, and had another bad ride. It just didn't spin at all

 

 

Yes, I know what you mean. I have got a good formula to make Dragons Fury

spin like mad on the first drop. If there is four of you then you put the

light weights in the front two seats and the heavy people in the back with

the most heaviest in the seat on the left side nearest to the loading station

when getting on. As I have worked out that the release arm is just at the

top of the lift hill just before the right turn and the drop. this seems to work every time. Unlike spinball whizzer, as the release

arm is just as you leave the station, and if you are lucky and might spin

going up the lift hill. Maurer Sohne spin coasters are just too much fun,

cannot wait to try Winjas in Phantasialand & Tarantula in Parque de

Atracciones Madrid.

 

 

Nick "Did Dragons Fury last Saturday, But we were four light weights and not

much spinning to be had, Damn" Collins

[nemesis-storm]

From what I've seen there all good, and WHY did I hang around on my bloody own when Martyn was filimg the CF "Lovely Rita" video, I could have had my 10 secodns of fame

 

Yeah - if you had stayed around, Robb may of used a silly picture of you too as the image for the clip.

 

I dont normally put my hands in dust bins

 

Paul 'I'm one of the wacky pals' Chapman

[robbalvey]

^ LOL! I thought you would apprecaite that!

 

There were actually SEVERAL frames I grabbed that would have been perfect for the thumbnail!

 

Here's another one, but it didn't read too well as 'postage stamp' size....

[Cllins]

^ Come on you see a sign like that and you just can’t resist & do some thing very silly.

Did you see the other sign in one of the other clips with “For your safety hold hands in the car” . I was trying to work out if that was your own hands or each others !!!!

Looking forward to seeing more signs like that in the USA in June.

 

Nick “Thank god it wasn’t the picture of me with the totally wet face after doing Tonnerre de Zeus in the rain” Collins

[Cllins]

I dont normally put my hands in dust bins

 

 

But at lest the bin said thank you for sticking your hand in it !.

 

Nick

[Dr Freeze]

^^ the "meet and greet" was awesome!

 

And the handpuppet was probably the funniest thing I've seen on a coaster. Where did you get the puppet? Did you bring it with you, or did they sell them in the park?

 

 

Robb or Elissa - do you send out a confirmation email for the videos you receive?

[nemesis-storm]

^^ the "meet and greet" was awesome!

 

And the handpuppet was probably the funniest thing I've seen on a coaster. Where did you get the puppet? Did you bring it with you, or did they sell them in the park?

 

Looks like Mr Skunky (yes the hand puppet ) is becoming a little famous.

 

He goes to the odd theme park from time to time.

 

He originally came from Alton Towers (The shop by the River Rapid's & Run Away Mine Train if you know Alton Towers). He's filmed enjoying some great airtime on Tonnerre De Zeus at Parc Asterix.

 

Paul "It's a long story why he's called Mr Skunky" Chapman

[robbalvey]

^^ No email, but I can tell you that we did receive your videos!

 

Thanks!

 

--Robb

[Sir Clinksalot]

At the risk of being the 27th person to make you answer this question, was my vid received?

[Cdn Mndbndr]

I was wondering what the Artist name and song title was, in the Lovely Rita video. Music like that makes driving in rush hour so much easier to tolerate. Thx

 

PS: This video gets my vote for #1 so far....

[Martyn]

The artist is "Altitude" and the song title is... "Altitude", original eh? It's the SHOKK remix you want aswell, it's a lot harder than the original.

 

For me, I think that would make rush hour less easy to tolerate, as it makes me want to go fast!

[Cdn Mndbndr]

Thx, I will be downloading that song. BTW, What makes you think I don't drive fast at rush hour. LOL

[J man]

Okay I'm guessing I'm the 28th to ask this... so here I go.

 

Did you get my videos?

and

Can I get my tape back after the contest?

 

:edit:

 

Okay I got the email that answers the first question.

[robbalvey]

Hey everyone!

 

New videos have been posted today:

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/contest2005/contest2005.htm

 

As with the entries posted last week, you can see the level of quality overall has increased over last year's contest.

 

Check them out and I can't wait to see the feedback on these!

 

--Robb "Post your comments here!" Alvey

[nemesis-storm]

All the new entries are awesome - they all have something unique in them that stand out for me.

 

Hard to choose a favorite from them - but if had too - I'd have to go for Andrew's Winconsin Dells clip.

 

I can't see why Texas sucks , that Superman B&M floorless look fantastic :shock:

 

Paul " Who else grimaced at the kick in the groin shot' Chapman

^ Still mega funny tho

[socalMAN123]

Floruba kicks butt! Weirdest intro, but one of the best videos I've seen next to Robb's and Elissa's!

---Brent 8)

[Carnage]

The Floruba one was awesome.

 

One of the most original videos I've seen.

[Neuski]

Andrew has my vote for this heat.

[Not For Sale]

One quick favor, please. Can you put a line seperating each week's entries? As in seperating the Alton Towers and the Wisconsin Dells videos so we can tell which ones are new and old?

[robbalvey]

^ Done!

 

--Robb

[T-Bô]

Whoohoo! Those are all really cool video's! I'm already looking forward to the next week(s) !

[Inferno Insane]

Great entries, Pickin a Fav's is goin to be hard at the end. Allready got about five I liked . Can't wait to see many more.

[Not For Sale]

^ Done!

 

--Robb

Thank you, thank you.

[frozenflames]

I don't know if it's just my computer or what, but I keep getting pop-ups saying that the .zip files for the videos are corrupted, so they won't downlaod.

[robbalvey]

^ Hmm...I haven't heard anyone else having problems. You might try using WinRAR to open them.

 

--Robb