PortugePunk Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 man, this place looks like a lot of fun. I've been working on a project for the park the past few weeks, but wasn't able to make it to the East Coast to attend the event yesterday. Looks like a ton of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 I'd rather go on Incredible Hulk. Plus Hulk IS ten times better anyway if you compare them on rcdb. Silver Bullet is ten times better than Batman clones if you compare them on rcdb, but that doesn't make it ten times better in reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted April 16, 2008 Author Share Posted April 16, 2008 The ride looks great and so does your TR. You're so lucky that you got to be one of the first people to ride! So did you use the tickets to get into the sound check? Thanks, and thanks everybody for the compliments on the photos. I hope everybody clicked the link to see the rest of the photos from my day at the Auction there are lots of photos of the Zep that I didnt put in the report here on TPR. Sure did, and luckily I was on the first real train of the day I was about the 20th person in the gate at opening time for Sound Check, so I headed straight for Zep and got the first train.. We even had a computer glitch in which there was no sound on the Zep.. I hope to have another photo update tomorrow with lots of photos from around the park in another tread. Just havent had time to go through the photos, I will post when I do.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 For some reason every time I look at the cobra roll I think "Hulk," is it just me? Anyway! Great TR! The trains are really pretty, and I like the station!! You took some really amazing photos! I hope you had a good time ~Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 For some reason every time I look at the cobra roll I think "Hulk," is it just me? No, it's definitely not just you. Because it has a cobra roll, I also think Kumba, Kraken, Dominator, Superman: Krypton, and Hydra. Weird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 16, 2008 Share Posted April 16, 2008 The cobra roll is a pretty popular element, I guess (not one of my favorites, but what hell). I have a feeling that this ride will a lot like Hollywood Dream at Universal Osaka--not mind blowing, but fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chadley Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 The coaster itself, pretty standard B&M, but the trains and the theming of the station...really sweet! Me likey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Great Photo TR! I can't wait til i get to visit Hard Rock Park in May! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 The cobra roll is a pretty popular element, I guess (not one of my favorites, but what hell). I've actually had this conversation before. I was talking with some friends and they pointed out that the cobra roll has become so popular, that it's almost like the new 'vertical loop.' It has become so overused that it has lost its novelty. I don't really understand why companies don't experiment more with inversions. There is so much to be done, but so many companies, particularly B&M these days, seem content with what they have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nomorefloor Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 im really sorry if someone already asked, but how was the loading situation worked out. wasnt there a little space issue? does it do the "dueling dragons" two trains in one station load and unload thing? just wondering Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 When was the last time B&M made a roller coaster that's truly intense? I'm curious. Tatsu. Thanks so much for the photo TR and the information regarding this ride. I was very anxious to see how the theming and ride would end up, and I have to say I'm pretty impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 im really sorry if someone already asked, but how was the loading situation worked out. wasnt there a little space issue? does it do the "dueling dragons" two trains in one station load and unload thing? just wondering you are correct. while the preshow is going on the train is unloading...moves up to the gates and sit for the patrons to board thru the loading platform Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 To elaborate a little on the loading. Inside the blimp is the unload and load area. There is enough room for both trains in the station with the Ride Op area in between them. The Q and lines are outside of the actuall coaster. Inside the blimp they have enough room for one trains worth of people plus you are already in a predesignated seat assignment. Once you see the move and move into the boarding station you are ready to ride. Its kind of unique in the way they have put the Q system together which I think may cause some problems in the long run but still pretty cool. There are 3 or 4 areas in the main Q house that you pre set up for the train then you move into a secondary room for the film then you get on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KerryB Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Thanks for sharing your experience with us. What a great opportunity! I am really excited about the idea of this park. Being one of the first to ride a new coaster, new park, in what is pretty sure to be a chain of parks...very cool! I was able to do the hard hat tour the first week of April, but I can't wait to get back to ride. It's not a very big park and they state they aren't planning on being a big thrill ride park. But I do like the layout and overall concept. Especially the no separate fee for most concert events and general park admission. I am also one that is about the overall experience. And I am a sucker for a well themed park! That coaster in front of the lake is just beautiful! When I was there a swan was swimming around in front of it as well. (They actually left a little island in the middle of the lake that was originally there...so the nesting swan couple could remain. The bridge passes right over it, so we'll see how long it lasts after the tourists land!) Thanks again! I look forward to the next posting of photos! Kerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 unlike many people on this thread I LOVE B&M's just because they are so smooth. I love Batman, Tatsu, Alpengeist, hell, I even dont minSilver Bullet because in my mind lack of intensity does not always mean less fun> I have a few friends who LOVE silver bullet but are not even near ready for something like accelerator or even Tatsu. Really if you are there with people who are not ready to ride a good Intamin, such as acceleraator or even like El Torro they like less intensity. Also I have never ridden a rough B&M BTW I LOVE COBRA ROLLS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdelhomez Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I like the "zeppelin" look of the trains--a nice touch. Yep, the trains really look nice! white is not so used in coaster, it gives something special really nice! Good report thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groteslurf Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 I'm looking forward to the first povs to see (actually hear) whether the soundtrack of the ride is in reality as cool as it was on the simulation. I'm specifically referring to the the first drop. I so liked that on the simulation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted April 17, 2008 Author Share Posted April 17, 2008 /\ If you are referreing to this video the sound is pretty acurate to the ride. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3GoOR3n8uLc . It is pretty well done, I am pretty sure it is almost exactly as the video shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 i've been follwing this ride since groundbreak so it's cool to see it finally open. awesome PTR and it amazes me to see how well you can theme a b&m. i thought it just to be a busch gardens thing (seeing how my park is magic mountain, and scream's theme is "Park your car under cobra roll and hop in line") i may have to visit this park soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 Also I have never ridden a rough B&M! Scream is a little bumpy for a B&M. Raptor and Mantis at Cedar Point are the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groteslurf Posted April 17, 2008 Share Posted April 17, 2008 /\ If you are referreing to this video the sound is pretty acurate to the ride. http://youtube.com/watch?v=3GoOR3n8uLc . It is pretty well done, I am pretty sure it is almost exactly as the video shows. Yeah, that's the one I was referring to. I just watched it again and it is soooo cool. I totally love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 ^^ Yeah, but a little bumpy for a B&M is a million times smoother than vekoma or pretty much all other conpanies. (Besides Intamin) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kennywood!007 Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Wow it looks amazing. I don't think I'll make it to August to ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted April 18, 2008 Share Posted April 18, 2008 Glad you posted this TR. Love the themeing around Zep, trains and all. Really, a good looking coaster. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacemtfan Posted April 19, 2008 Share Posted April 19, 2008 Although I don't really like the music that much (then again, I'm not a Zeppelin fan), the coaster looks really good! Is the music like California Screamin, where you can hear the bass standing under it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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