Disney Dood Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 I can't lie, Troy looks insane! It's also really nicely landscaped. Two thumbs up to Toverland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 How did it rank compared to Thunderhead? I know they have different elements and everything, but parts of it seemed very similar. Â Great update, too, thanks for posting them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 I never feel quite qualified to compare any of the other GCI's to Thunderhead because I really thought Thunderhead was a bit overrated. Now granted, I have only been on it twice, both times first thing in the morning. Â I've never ridden it past about 10:45am, so I never really got a ride on it after it had "warmed up" or on any of those night rides I always hear about. Â I would put Troy and Renegade almost neck and neck with my favorite GCI's still being Ozcat and Kentucky Rumbler. Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Ride Thunderhead later than about 12:00 when its warmed up or at night its amazing! Did you ride it when it was new? It seems to have gotten better over the years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 How did it rank compared to Thunderhead?  I never thought too highly of Thunderhead, and it, for me, never even came close to the hype.  I did however, like Troy a little better than Renegade.  My ranking of GCI's would be something like this:  1. Ozark Wildcat (Still my #3 woodie behind Voyage and Balder) 2. Troy 3. Renegade 4. Kentucky Rumbler 5. Thunderbird 6. Thunderhead  Etc...   Your mileage may vary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the sound Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Toverland is the kind of park i reckon Melbourne needs. Good when it looks like it could be a really foul day, and also good during the hot summer. Both are parts of typical Melbourne weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Your mileage may vary. Ugh, that's SOOO RRC! You don't need to make excuses for having an opinion here, it's ok! Really! You aren't "wrong" or will get yelled at if your opinion doesn't match up with everyone elses! Â --Robb "That saying has always been a pet peeve of mine along with 'we will agree to disagree.'" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Robb, these POVs of Troy, GeForce, and other butt-kickin' rides equal marketing brillance for next year's European tour. Â I would probably die a horrible death on that ropes course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I never feel quite qualified to compare any of the other GCI's to Thunderhead because I really thought Thunderhead was a bit overrated. Now granted, I have only been on it twice, both times first thing in the morning.  I've never ridden it past about 10:45am, so I never really got a ride on it after it had "warmed up" or on any of those night rides I always hear about.  I would put Troy and Renegade almost neck and neck with my favorite GCI's still being Ozcat and Kentucky Rumbler.  --Robb  I felt the same way about Thunderhead when I rode it last year; that it was overrated and not as good as Rumbler. But, I got a great early afternoon front seat ride on it this year with several nice little pops of air. Thunderhead really tore through its course at a great, manic pace. It's still no El Toro though  I'm going to try to get the OzCat credit in late August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnewton34 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 That is one HOT picture of Lou  Not that all pictures of Lou aren't hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Your mileage may vary. Ugh, that's SOOO RRC! You don't need to make excuses for having an opinion here, it's ok! Really! You aren't "wrong" or will get yelled at if your opinion doesn't match up with everyone elses!  --Robb "That saying has always been a pet peeve of mine along with 'we will agree to disagree.'" Alvey  SHUT UP YOU IGNORANT ASSHOLE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 ^Can't we all just get along? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I would probably die a horrible death on that ropes course. Â Chuck, if Robb can catch your death on the ropes course, think of the marketing brilliance he'll have for the DVD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjunkie91350 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Troy looks Awsome guys hopefully ill get to join you on the next trip to the uk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywood!007 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Troy looks like pure fun and insane thrills at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Well since it has been several updates since I last posted, I will start by saying great videos and photos. Toverland looks like a great park, and it is amazing how Toverland(and Power Park) have grown over the few years since opening. It is strange to see the attractions at this park(and most European parks), because if in America, the parks would get sued because some ten year old did something stupid.(or he got a minor scrape) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCFreak Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 OMG I'm still not sure how the hell I survived the ropes course! But I will say that if I can make it, a LOT of people could!!  I love the last two "triangle" shots I'm in cause the first is me and lou trying to go at the same time and failing miserably, and the second on I made it! (still unsure of that one as well...)   Photo by Mexican Hector  As opposed to the non Mexican Hector on the trip right?   Oh yeah, Troy and Toverland in general were freakin' awesome! They gave us all wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Great updates Robb, thanks. ...but I think it's time to take a rest. Oh wait, you have the Midwest trip coming up. Nevermind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Robb, I love your response at the end of the video. Â "Holy Crap! That was awesome!" Â Great video! Troy looks awesome! Mainland Euro is looking better and better for next year! Â Woo Hoo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Payne Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 After weeks and weeks of looking at updates, the webcam, seeing the lifthill crash down once and praying that this ride would be all it promised... It delivered! Beautiful landscaping, awesome coaster, unbelievably cheesy music... Not 'it's a small world' like cheesy, but cheesy none the less.... and you keep humming it. Â ... Anyhoo, it's a great coaster! How will it age... how will it age...(?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groteslurf Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Great update. I so totally enjoyed that afternoon. Thank you again that we could be part of it. Â I didn't know those were ACE'rs While you were shooting the POV, I was waiting for the second row, so was standing just next to those ACE people. There were not amused when you got on Troy frontrow to shoot the POV just before there nose. They were even less amused when you had to ride it for a second time and they had to wait again. And then .... they were not allowed to take their camera on Troy Their face on the picture says enough imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantRevenge Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Any airtime on Troy? Â Troy looks sick, I wanna ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 I would probably die a horrible death on that ropes course. Â Chuck, if Robb can catch your death on the ropes course, think of the marketing brilliance he'll have for the DVD!!! Â Indeed! TPR could hold the "Chuck (cfc) Memorial Theme-Park Tour," with all of the "unused" portion of patrons' fees donated to the "Chuck Campbell Memorial Foundation for Preventing the Deaths of Middle-Aged Men and Women Through Moronic Amusement-Park Antics." Â I'll be sure to include an endowment for the foundation in my will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 21, 2007 Author Share Posted July 21, 2007 Great update. I so totally enjoyed that afternoon. Thank you again that we could be part of it. Â I didn't know those were ACE'rs While you were shooting the POV, I was waiting for the second row, so was standing just next to those ACE people. There were not amused when you got on Troy frontrow to shoot the POV just before there nose. They were even less amused when you had to ride it for a second time and they had to wait again. And then .... they were not allowed to take their camera on Troy Their face on the picture says enough imo I know! Isn't it awesome? These are some of the "A-List ACE Executive Committee Members" who have been total dicks to both Elissa and I over the years. Â The best part is when they got their cameras taken away. They always gave Elissa and I crap for filming and accused us of not getting parks permission to film, and here we are being escorted by the park to film, and then they try to take their cameras on without permission and they get them taken away! And then they gave the park attitude on top of it! How funny is that? Â Paybacks are a bitch, aren't they? Had those people been at least somewhat decent to us over the years, we would have invited them into our ERT session like we did for all of you guys, but nope! Screw them! Â --Robb "Maybe it will teach those crotchety old whiney ACErs to treat other people a bit nicer next time..." Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolinacaniac Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Indeed Robb. Seems like you have great relations with many of the parks based on what you post on the website and what you have mentioned to me before. Great reports!!! It almost looks like GCI would have a hard time making a bad coaster. I know you said Thunderhead was overrated, but would I be wrong to assume that you and possibly others at least think it is better than many other wood coasters out there? Your updates are making me wanna do a trip more and more next year. Europe would be an awesome trip, but I think Texas (should it happen) would be more in my price range for next year. Â Gary "Always enjoy a good Robb Alvey update" Taylor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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