Jackie Chan Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Almost there! More pictures from the 24th of Jan. can now be found on chris-space.net Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This thing is looking amazing! Europa was already my most favorite park that I've ever been to, and now they add this to the collection. I am SUPER bummed that I can't afford the Europe trip this year. It literally makes me sick to my stomach thinking about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 ^Don't worry too much Brian, I think it's safe to say we'll be at Europa Park on an official TPR Trip every other year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 ^ That's fantastic news! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
televisedconfession Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 ^Brian, just join it now. You know you want to. Going into a spiraling debt isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to seem, it's just media hype . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 ^Don't worry too much Brian, I think it's safe to say we'll be at Europa Park on an official TPR Trip every other year! All TPR trips should include add-os to Liseberg and Europa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STR8FXXXINEDGE Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 ^Brian, just join it now. You know you want to. Going into a spiraling debt isn't as bad as everyone makes it out to seem, it's just media hype . Pshh, if I had any credit cards or could get a loan, I wouldn't hesitate! But, I lost my job right after the NE trip and still don't have one, so credit cards, loans, and everything else that has to do with money is pretty much out of the question. I'm barely paying my bills. I'm still hoping the lottery comes through, haha. If I were to win Mega Millions, I'd join every TPR trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario M. Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 What an awesome layout Here're the newest pictures form GCI's FB album: This gap represents the last bents needed to stand to complete the circuit (except for the transfer building). Starting to track the Blue Fire curve. A view of the ride from the Blue Fire curve. The Blue Fire curve. An aerial view of the station and Blue Fire curve. Looking inside the "barrel structure" from above. Source Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryce232 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I think this coaster may have just won the award for Most Amazing Entrance on a Wooden Coaster. I can't wait for the finished product! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooz Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I like that the elaborate station is the focal point of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 ^^Looks like it might be winning quite a few awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Talking about the station... (Souce: EP Fans) That thing is massive ! I like how "unperfect" this railing looks "The guards of Woooodan"...time to set them free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
australianalex Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 ^Sounds like you should sign up for the TPR Europe Trip! Do all of that and more! I'd absolutely love to, but unfortunately due to my young age I can't One day though. Also, sorry for going off topic, but how do the trips work if I have to fly from Australia? Would I fly to America then with a group to Europe, or from Australia straight to Europe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 ^You would fly direct to the starting point of the trip. We always have American's, Europeans, Australians, Canadians, etc. and they fly to a meeting point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazekiddd Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Looks very cool! Getting more and more excited for another Super Amazing Awesome TPR Trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Looks very cool! Getting more and more excited for another Super Amazing Awesome TPR Trip! So Jealous The coaster looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Europa Park has pictures of placing the last bent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 ^I'm not sure I've personally seen something like that documented before. I feel strangely moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Just returned from Europas Hotel Resort...and brought these two "overviews" ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I think it really opened my eyes to follow the thread about the wood coaster poll. I was wrong thinking that GCI`s would typically be great at delivering intense air...i really thought it was normal for them. So..."Wodan" will probably be a more of typical GCI than I thought...loads of fun...but kind of "tame". If I am allowed to ask...just out of curiousity and impatience : Do you...(and I´m especially inrerested in the opinions of very experinced people like Robb, Elissa, Larry & Co...) expect "Wodan" to be a top notch coaster ? Probably a top ten ride ? Or will it rather be plain fun with just a littlebit of thrill ? What do you guys expect of it ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 ^Judging by the drop alone, I think you're looking at a pretty thrilling, albeit short-in-length, ride. There was a graphic dozens of pages ago that showed this drop in comparison to Terminator's (SFMM) first drop, and this one is both taller and steeper. From what I remember from Terminator last summer, that drop was my favorite part, especially in the back seat. The speed you gained around the first curve that kept picking up as you came to the drop was surprising, and to be thrown into the drop after that was amazing. So this ride definitely has that going for it! Then you throw in the tunnels, headchoppers, the amazing theming, the interaction with other rides...so it's got the atmosphere and such going for it too. And I wouldn't be surprised to see some decent airtime on each of these hills. It's not that GCI doesn't provide airtime - it's that their airtime is either prolonged floater, or abrupt but VERY short-lived. So on the smaller hills you'll be thrown from your seat, but only for a split second, and on the taller hills you'll probably float over - granted, this thing is huge and the hills get smaller pretty quick, so we'll have to see how it rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom_feeder_13 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 This ride really reminds me of Terminator, except that it doesn't die after the station fly through like terminator does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeT Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 ^Judging by the drop alone, I think you're looking at a pretty thrilling, albeit short-in-length, ride. There was a graphic dozens of pages ago that showed this drop in comparison to Terminator's (SFMM) first drop, and this one is both taller and steeper. From what I remember from Terminator last summer, that drop was my favorite part, especially in the back seat. The speed you gained around the first curve that kept picking up as you came to the drop was surprising, and to be thrown into the drop after that was amazing. So this ride definitely has that going for it! Then you throw in the tunnels, headchoppers, the amazing theming, the interaction with other rides...so it's got the atmosphere and such going for it too. And I wouldn't be surprised to see some decent airtime on each of these hills. It's not that GCI doesn't provide airtime - it's that their airtime is either prolonged floater, or abrupt but VERY short-lived. So on the smaller hills you'll be thrown from your seat, but only for a split second, and on the taller hills you'll probably float over - granted, this thing is huge and the hills get smaller pretty quick, so we'll have to see how it rides! Thanks a lot ! That was exactly the kind of precise feedback I was hoping for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 I think it really opened my eyes to follow the thread about the wood coaster poll. I was wrong thinking that GCI`s would typically be great at delivering intense air...i really thought it was normal for them. So..."Wodan" will probably be a more of typical GCI than I thought...loads of fun...but kind of "tame". If I am allowed to ask...just out of curiousity and impatience : Do you...(and I´m especially inrerested in the opinions of very experinced people like Robb, Elissa, Larry & Co...) expect "Wodan" to be a top notch coaster ? Probably a top ten ride ? Or will it rather be plain fun with just a littlebit of thrill ? What do you guys expect of it ??? Personally I think it will be a very fun, perfect family thrill ride. Europa will also take this to a whole other level. (Themeing, operations, etc.) GCI's are just not my type of coaster. They are GREAT rides though and the public and most enthusiasts will love this ride. Keep in mind that the middle seats on this ride will have a pretty low height restriction so don't expect any insane G Forces or anything (not like you'd find that on any other GCI's anyway). It will be nice, fast, and smooth. I'm picturing a slightly bigger Joris en de Draak. Looking forward to riding it this summer! (But I'd be surprised if I ride it more than two or three times...I mean, there's a Raclette stand nearby!!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 ^ I agree with all of this. Here is what I wrote in the wood coaster poll thread, and I think it also applies here: I really feel like GCI delivers a REALLY SOLID "B+" ride. I kind of wish they would go a bit more aggressive with airtime, but that's also coming from someone who ranks "Abrupt Airtime" as my favorite feature of any coaster. I guess I can totally see why someone who is less into extreme airtime and more into changes of direction or the sense of speed would rank GCI's a bit higher. But if you're in the camp that LOVES Intamin ejector air, Gravity Group ejector air, you'll probably find most GCI's to be a bit tame, yet VERY enjoyable. If you're in the camp that loves B&Ms gracefullness and the ability to produce some forces while still delivering a solid ride, you'll LOVE GCIs. --Robb "GCI, IMO is the B&M of wood coasters..." Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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