Marko Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 I received the following response today from Valleyfair Marketing regarding Renegade: "At this point, we cannot guarantee that Renegade will be operational by a certain date. If you would like to contact us again when we are closer to opening day, it is possible that we may be able to give you more information." I was out there Sunday getting my Maxx Pass processed and walked through the picnic grounds back to the HR building (job fair was going on) which just happens to be right next to Renegade. They definitely have a long way to go - no queue area, mechanics working all over the structure and of course no trains in sight. Hard to understand them being behind with one of the warmest/mildest winters in history. Possible bummer!
DragsterForce Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 Check out our intern site for the latest updates and photos from Valleyfair and Toverland.
Vffreak07 Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 It'll definitely be close. OMG! I SPELLED IT RIGHT! *definitely*
Marko Posted April 17, 2007 Author Posted April 17, 2007 DF - Can you verify whether Renegade is behind schedule and if so why? Thanks!
SharkTums Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 Keep in mind that lots of times the parks don't plan on their new rides being open for the park opening day.
Marko Posted April 17, 2007 Author Posted April 17, 2007 The part I don't like is they don't seem to have a plan! We'll see what the next 25 days bring.
Wes Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 None of the press material mentions an opening date. Was there any specific thing that mentioned that it was supposed to open with the park, or was that just a theory on your part?
LcHg5265 Posted April 17, 2007 Posted April 17, 2007 GCI was working on Boulder Dash at Lake Compoucne this off season and actually had to stop work (finishing next offseason) because they were falling behind with Renegade.
Marko Posted April 18, 2007 Author Posted April 18, 2007 I'm pretty certain when it was first announced on the local news that they said it was planned to be ready for opening day. But it could have been wishful thinking!
40belowbeef Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 Well...most parks wont guarantee anything when it comes to rides being open, on any certain day, let alone a new ride on opening day. I have my fingers crossed though. It looks like they are making pretty good progress on Renegade. New construction update: http://www.valleyfair.com/public/information/photo_galleries/index.cfm
DragsterForce Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 Renegade construction is coming along GREAT and the trains shipped TODAY. Which means the Renegade trains are en route as I type. Check out our intern site for blogs and photos about the GCI trains.
ECZenith Posted April 19, 2007 Posted April 19, 2007 Thanks for the update, can't wait to see the trains! Always my favorite part of construction...
Xme3 Posted April 24, 2007 Posted April 24, 2007 well this is unfortunate. But at least it still is supposed to open, thats a plus right?
Thrillrider15 Posted April 25, 2007 Posted April 25, 2007 Renegade construction is coming along GREAT and the trains shipped TODAY. Which means the Renegade trains are en route as I type. Check out our intern site for blogs and photos about the GCI trains. I agree with what DragsterForce says. Renegade is making progress. Although I'm not sure if it'll be open for opening day (I'm hoping so). For when Steel Venom was delayed of opening, but that's because of a malfunction.
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