Sue Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Today we headed to Dorney for the Voodoo media day. The coaster itself actually opened on Saturday and we were able to ride twice that day, but today was the "official" opening. The event started late and didn't last as long as expected, but we were able to ride 13 times. Most times the train was only 1/4 full due to them not allowing rerides. Regardless, we're so happy to have one of our all-time favorite coasters within a few miles of our house and we'll be back to ride it many times this year. Here's a couple pictures from the festivities today. Sorry I don't have any pictures of it operating at this point--when it was running, we were too busy riding it. I'll get some action shots of it the next time we visit the park. Chuck from PR announcing the ride to the media: Jim Yeager cutting the ribbon: Ready to ride: This is our favorite type of line: Leann and Tom get ready to ride: Carl and Derek being interviewed: Here's a news story and video from today: http://tinyurl.com/4x59kz And another one(Rich gets his mug in the newspaper and I'm nowhere to be seen!) http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-voodoo-05212008cn,0,2675370.story Yay! You can see me in this clip: http://cbs3.com/video/?id=57462@kyw.dayport.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Well I was hoping for a more thematic color scheme, but oh well, it still looks good. Nice photos, and thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Thanks for the pics, Sue. I think Voodoo is definitely a solid addition to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I can't believe they weren't allowing re-rides during a special event (I also heard they don't allow re-rides during ERT sessions either). It gets fusturating having to walk through the empty queues for each ride at Dorney but I guess it's better than having to wait in a line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skramp Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Here's another great example of CF showing originality!! Same colors as Wicked Twister? Why o' why? How about purple supports with orange track? That would look nice and fit the name, but the exact same as WT? I just don't get it. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I really, really wish that the track colors corosponded to the colors of the trains and the logo. Other than that it looks nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Wow, I had TOTALLY forgotten about the ride the last couple of months. I'm glad S:UE got resurrected though. I loved it at SFWOA and I'm sure it's just the same here at DP. Looking forward to riding it in August! Thanks for posting the TR. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knottslover77 Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Well, at least the sign is themed. --Jay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niiicolaaah Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Nice photos! I've driven by the park a couple times but haven't gone in yet this year, I think Voodoo really stands out from the outside of the park and looks exciting. I really like the "Voodoo" sign, I think it looks pretty cool. One question - I heard that when it was Superman, Voodoo used to have a holding brake on one of the spikes. Does it still have and use that brake? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 I agree about the rerides. It would be nice if they at least allowed them for ERT and special events. You would think on media day that they'd like to show the trains as full as possible in all of the TV clips and photos. Yes, Nicole, the holding break is on. That's definitely one of my favorite parts of the ride. Robb, it's just as awesome as it was at SFWOA. It was our favorite ride at that park and now it's our favorite ride at Dorney. Personally, I liked it better when it was called S:UE. It was nice having one of my favorite coasters named after me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 I was invited, but I was unable to go. I'm glad to see that it went smoothly! Great shots! I can't wait to ride this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Awesome pics Sue. I can't wait until we ride! Can June 4th come any slower? Say hi to Rich for me and Lindsey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted May 24, 2008 Share Posted May 24, 2008 Awesome pics Sue. I can't wait until we ride! Can June 4th come any slower? Say hi to Rich for me and Lindsey. I ditto that sue. So are you and rich going to meet up with us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 I have to work that day since I'm taking off Friday for Coaster Mania, but we'll try to get there to see you for the last hour or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP Psyclone Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Sue: Were you representing TPR at this media day, or another media/news entity? Just wondering...that doesn't change the fact I want to say GREAT JOB! I do agree with some of the others that it should have been painted to better reflect the name, though. But your coverage was superb, so no criticisms there. -chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Here's another great example of CF showing originality!! Same colors as Wicked Twister? This was my first thought.Maybe they bought too much paint for WT and just figured, WTH, use it on Voodoo. Color scheme of the ride does not match the sign. Great report Sue, good pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 No, I wasn't representing TPR. We're just ACE members and friends of the park. My husband also works security there so that doesn't hurt either. Don't ever try line jumping at Dorney when he's on patrol or you'll be busted! Thanks for the compliments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 Is Rich going to be working thursday June 4th? I'm going to have him escort Lindsey and I to the front of the line on Voodoo! Sue, don't forget to meet us there that day. We will be in Hershey that Tuesday so I won't be able to write you an e-mail reminding you. I can't wait though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exit english Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 Here's another great example of CF showing originality!! Same colors as Wicked Twister? This was my first thought.Maybe they bought too much paint for WT and just figured, WTH, use it on Voodoo. Color scheme of the ride does not match the sign. The ride colors correspond to Voodoo, sort of. New Olreans and Mardi Gras, are very much centered around the Voodoo religion, and this ride (with some artistic license) is adhering to the color scheme. Purple: Symbol of Justice Green (in this case teal): Symbol of Faith Gold (in this case, yellow-ish): Symbol of Power Here's an image of the Mardi Gras flag, as you can see, it's not a 100% match to the ride, but it sure puts things in perspective. I'm not a Voodoo expert or anything, but I do find it interesting that it is matched up like that. Kind of subtle. edited for another pic: Here you can see the colors represented as more teal and yellow. See? I'm not lying Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Voodoo has been closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and today. Hopefully it'll be open tomorrow for those that are attending Coaster Madness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayjay719 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Well it better be open on Wednesday! I will be upset if its not, I am very excited to ride it. Do you know why it was closed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 ^^ I have heard that to and I am very curious as to what is wrong with the ride. A few of my friends were at Dorney over the weekend and they said the ride broke down a few times. When I was there Friday it ran flawless and had great dispatches. The only thing I can think of was the train would make a LOUD clunk noise when it would go through the station backwards the second time every 3 trains or so. The ride operator said that is a "normal" noise though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 The ride was down for little less than a year to be refurbished and moved and it still has launch area issues it sounds like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 When I got to the park on Tuesday, it looked like they were working on the LIMS and while in line for Laser, I saw some workers with a mini cherry picker near the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I was at the park on Sunday, and they were definitely having problems with the ride. It opened later in the day (around 11 or 11:30) and was down for about 20-30 minutes a pop about 3 times during the course of the day. I'm not surprised that it would be down for a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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