Divv3k Posted May 15, 2007 Share Posted May 15, 2007 Fair enough Robb. Just didn't think it looked all that great on the inside when you were on the ride. Of course I'm only basing that on a POV, I'm more than happy to bow to your opinion since you've rode it with the mountain facade. To be fair the main report I was referring to was yours back in October last year when the ride was first announced for Camelot: ^ Would it really be "ewwww" bad if it was just the coaster? If you watch the POV you'll see that the theming really didn't add that much to the ride. --Robb I'm not debating that it looked really cool from an aesthetic standpoint in the photos. I would really love to see Camelot really put some effort into theming the ride although somehow I don't see that happening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 It has been anounced by the park that the ride is opening on the 23rd June (and it cost £3 million to build) Camelot Theme Park’s opening of Knightmare, the UK’s most eagerly awaited new rollercoaster of 2007, is just weeks away. Huge levels of excitement are guaranteed for thrill seekers of all ages as Knightmare will subject riders to more g force than any other rollercoaster in the UK, providing an extreme 4.6G. Construction of the new £3 million ride, the biggest single investment ever made by owners Prime Resorts, is nearing completion. The ride is expected to open on June 23, 2007. Andy Hine MBE, Chairman of the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain, said: “This ride is something special. It’s highly rated by roller coaster fans, not just for its height and speed, but due to the fact that it’s a really intense ride with non-stop action for the whole two minutes. It’s a classic roller coaster, one of only two its kind in the world, that’s guaranteed to leave a long-lasting impression.” One of Knightmare’s many highlights is a mid-ride plunge nicknamed ‘the psycho drop’, after which riders are subject to extreme G forces www.ukrides.info/camknightmare.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inferno Insane Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Yay for a opening date was waiting ages till they were bothering to announced a date, bummer I'm away, CP over Camelot any day Sometime in July I guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
??? Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Knightmare looks much like Jetline in Gröna Lund! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Heretic Posted May 30, 2007 Share Posted May 30, 2007 Yeah, they both have that insane looking drop in the middle. That must be about 70 or 80 degrees. I saw Jetline when I was visiting Sweden a few years ago. they do look very similar and share some elements, but I think Jetline is a little bigger with a different layout. It will be nice to have this only 3 and a bit hours away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazag Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 ya for my first post here ill be going to the media day and since the place is less than an hour and a half from where i live it will be awsome, i've never been to camelot either cuz i didn't think it was worth it but now it really is worth it. i would agree that the mountain would of added lots to the ride and would of been perfect if they built a huge mountain with a castle on it or just a big castle for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRACHEN_FIRE_FAN-BOY Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 yeah they really should have added something like was previously said a castle or a mountain, or something. usually having something added, adds a whole new experience to a ride. Like Volcano or Mystery Mine, neither of those would be the same without the theming. I wonder if they are gonna use the same "mine train" cars or if it will be something more "mid evil" themed..... well, hopefully, sometime, I'll get out of the country, go to Europe......... Here's to hoping I win the lotto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazag Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Here's to hoping I win the lotto you and me both brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 While it would have been better with the mountain, it still looks like a fun ride. I don't know much about the park it is at, so I don't know how well it will do, but it is nice that England got a good new coaster. However, the parks advertising seems a little bad with them calling the coaster the largest (or whatever they are marketing it as) in the country. Also, Knightmare seems really similar to the Great Russian Mountain at Wonder Island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinb Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 When did they call it the largest in the Country? Camelot have been really good with their advertising of this. And I like how they're getting lots of enthusiasts involved aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 ^The said it would be one of the world's longest. At over 2,600 feet long, Knightmare is one of the world’s longest roller-coasters and is one of only two of its kind in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loefet Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Knightmare looks much like Jetline in Gröna Lund! I saw Jetline when I was visiting Sweden a few years ago. they do look very similar and share some elements, but I think Jetline is a little bigger with a different layout. Except for the part between the top of the lift hill and first MCBR then they are equal. Here is a G-log of the vertical G you experience when riding Jetline (rode it a couple of weeks ago). On the psycho-drop you get a 4.5 G with some spikes. So this is almost the forces you will experience on Knighmare. (I will log Knightmare in late July this year so I will be able to compare them force wise. At over 2,600 feet long, Knightmare is one of the world’s longest roller-coasters and is one of only two of its kind in the world. Not only isn't it on of the longest in the world, there is also a 3:rd coaster that is very similar to Knightmare/BMRX and Jetline. Lightning Coaster at Nasu Highland Park differs between the top of the lift hill and the first MCBR, and the supports aren't the same, may be this due to that Meisho built this coaster. http://www.rcdb.com/id1266.htm < RCDB link to Lightning coaster. http://www.asovini.com/screamer/e/index.html < a bit down the page is a POV of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gutterflower Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 Also, Knightmare seems really similar to the Great Russian Mountain at Wonder Island. They were sister rides. i posted some pictures earlier in the thread. BMRX was at Kobe Portopialand and Andalusia Railroad was at Kure Portopialand. Not only isn't it on of the longest in the world, there is also a 3:rd coaster that is very similar to Knightmare/BMRX and Jetline.Lightning Coaster at Nasu Highland Park differs between the top of the lift hill and the first MCBR, and the supports aren't the same, may be this due to that Meisho built this coaster. But do you count the fact that LC has been SBNO for some time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geraintl Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 i'm guessing by the way the emails are worded robb isn't going to be going to the media day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth2006 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Well media day is on it's way, Robb emailed me the auto-email saying I am on the list! OMG I so can't wait, Camelot was looking very un-stable for the future, but the way they are advertising this coaster and the work they have put into it! The future will hopefully be secured! With new and better additions in years to come! More thrill seekers will be coming to Camelot to ride this coaster. Also it has sparked major attraction towards the enthusiasts which is great ! So cant wait ! Maybe this will bring the "teen" market back into Camelot! As there aint much there for that audience! Now this adds to it! I personally think this is the most anticipated coaster in the UK for 2007! Yes it is relocated but nothing like Infusion, up the road and marketed as BRAND NEW! Camelot have done well with this and I hope it secures the parks future ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth2006 Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 Ewwww... Imagine Cedar Fair making a promo like that. Yes but you have to remember that Cedar Fair have lots of money/custom! Camelot is a small rundown park trying to get back on it's feet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted June 11, 2007 Share Posted June 11, 2007 This was a great ride from when I rode it back in 2001. Very intense, especially the mid course drop. (See pic below) Enjoy! A pic I took of the coaster in Japan back in 2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRACHEN_FIRE_FAN-BOY Posted June 14, 2007 Share Posted June 14, 2007 This was a great ride from when I rode it back in 2001. Very intense, especially the mid course drop. (See pic below) Enjoy! hahahahahahahhahahahahaha, looks like they are gonna crap their pants! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth2006 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Well Media Day is upon us! Friday only 4 more days to go. Anyone going from Manchester? Getting train up? Think that will be easiest, only £6.70 return to Chorley, then about £5-£7 in taxi from the station to the park! Anyone up for sharing taxi costs? PM me or add me to msn, alton_towers2k56@hotmail.co.uk We can chat about it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubaidave Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Oh Guys this is killing me. I am so jealous. I will be in that part of the world this time next month and so wish I could be there for the media day. I have to say I am really pleased with Camelot getting a decent coaster. The park hold very fond memories for me even though I only visited once as a child. My first ever coaster was there, in a green mountain, and they had a bizarre, very camp, dragon animatronic at the door. Enjoy you lucky people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth2006 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 My biggest memory, from Camelot, is from when they had Sooty (kids puppet television show thing) They has a Sooty figure on the castle! Was when Tower of terror was there and Excalibur (the original inverting ship) Was great as a kid ! Can't wait to get back there! Visited back in 2004 too for the credits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Baynham Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Hi TPR visitors I was at Camelot yesterday. I will be amazed if the coaster is operating with passengers come the Media day, as there is quite a lot of work left to do and issues to address. 1) Station nowhere near complete 2) You can easily touch the track from the exit ramp... fences to erect... As I said, I will be surprised if it takes passengers on Friday... Camelot, please do prove me wrong. Simon Baynham Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 Ukrides has had another update (sort of). www.ukrides.info/camknightmare.htm (Turn your speakers on) What is that, its basically 'Mars-God of war' with random screaming and laughing. I hope they dont play that through the Queue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stealth2006 Posted June 18, 2007 Share Posted June 18, 2007 That music is from the homepage of Camelot http://www.camelotthemepark.co.uk Has been there for a while! Iam sure if Robb gets the other email today (Monday) as others have been told Friday of last week OR Monday of this week, then I am sure they will have it running, have they got the trains on track yet? Any testing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr.gumbo Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 It lives... www.ukrides.info/camknightmare.htm The opening has been announced for the 27 JULY More pics and info on 'UK rides' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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