OzCatter Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Worlds Of Fun, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Park Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2005 September 7th, 2005 - Patriot announced - SEE BELOW! September 21st, 2005 - Patriot goes vertical 2006 January 14th, 2006 - Patriot completed 2007 March 6th, 2007 - Park announces small upgrades for 2007 2008 September 1st, 2008 - Prowler announced October 18th, 2008 - Prowler Vertical Construction starts 2009 May 1st, 2009 - Prowler: Media Preview Day 2010 February 25th, 2010 - Announcement of Snoopy's Hot Summer Lights November 9th, 2010 - Worlds of Fun to get 1926 M.C Illions Carousel previously at Geauga Lake 2011 January 26th, 2011 - Planet Snoopy expansion adds an eighth new ride, Sally's Swing Set! September 15th, 2011 - World's largest can pyramid built at Worlds of Fun October 4th, 2011 - Half Pint Brawlers coming to Worlds of Fun! October 9th, 2011 - Halloween Haunt trip report posted! 2012 April 9th, 2012 - Fast lane info 2013 August 30th, 2013 - SteelHawk announced for 2014 2014 March 7, 2014 = SteelHawk topped off April 4, 2014 = Opening Day Report May 21, 2014 = Great Train Robbery Returns July 11, 2014 = Steelhawk Strands Riders August 26th, 2014 = Splash Island to be added to Oceans of Fun for 2015 2015 August 20th, 2015 - Planet Snoopy upgrade with five new family rides (including Woodstock Flyers) 2016 February 6th, 2016 - two classic flat rides: HUSS Condor and Troika to be added for 2016 2017 August 16th, 2017 - Nordic Chaser announced for 2018 2018 January 4th, 2018 - Timber Wolf gets an 70° over banked turn in 2018! 2023 August 11th, 2023 - Zambezi Zinger announced for 2023! _____________________________________________________ Original Post: "Kinzel concluded by explaining that the Partnership plans to announce its 2006 capital plans for Worlds of Fun tomorrow, September 7. Capital expenditure plans at the Partnership’s other parks for next season are in the process of being finalized and will be announced over the next month or two." The New Pigeon! Such a happy day tomorrow! -Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/inside_park/rides/roller_coasters/patriot/ If I didn't know better, I'd say it was a clone of Talon.. heh. Looks 'good' but not 'great.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Does indeed look like Talon. Every element is there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jak Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I don't think is it a clone of talon, because if you look at these photos, they look different at the end. http://www.worldsoffun.com/public/inside_park/rides/roller_coasters/patriot/statistics.cfm http://www.rcdb.com/ig735.htm?picture=4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 If the layout reminds me of anything it is Great Bear. Right down to the boring straight sections. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 something better than Silver Bullet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 It is something more of a modified Talon layout, VERY closely modeled after Talon. Of which I see NO straight sections. So you must be looking at the wrong track. All the elements are the same except its a bit taller and they are angled differently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 It is something more of a modified Talon layout, VERY closely modeled after Talon. Of which I see NO straight sections. So you must be looking at the wrong track. Let me reiterate my thinking (this is all speculation. I will make my final judgement AFTER riding it)[/img] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew643 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I think it looks a little boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Don't get me wrong, it could be an insane/super-cool ride. I think the placement of a G&M invert helps it's status even more than the layout. Just think how weird Nemesis would look if you took it out of it's surroundings. // will wait to ride it before making any final judgements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterEricHP Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Yeah.. it looks like Talon only with a shorter, less intense ending... which isnt a bad thing really. Anything close to Talon should be a great ride. I think even the zero G on Talon goes up really high like that and is drawn out, but its still packs a good punch. Hopefully this wont be too neutered. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumForce Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Looks loads better then Silver Bullet, more along the line of a 1999/2000 looking Beemer Invert. That's not a bad thing by any means, should be fun, doubt it will be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I love your graphic Ted! Eh, I don't have much hope for CF B&M Inverts lately but there's always hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 When I first saw the cg rendering photos I thought it looked killer, but then I saw the video and it showed how slow and drawn out the elements are taken. I think the ride would be better (purely based on cg renderings) if it took the layout in a more aggressive and forceful manner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Well, maybe the next time I'm in KC I'll actually go in to the park instead of driving by in disgust. This will definately give the Jeepers in Olathe a run for its money. Don "At least Python Pit isn't braked to death!" Garrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonOfBeastSucks Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I'm glad I wasn't expecting much.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Looks like it lived up to my low expectations. I'm sure it will be fine for the GP, but isn't going to make any die-hard enthusiast jump for joy and rush out for opening day....except Cal. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Reminds me of mix of Silver Bullet and Talon. Anyway that looks ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Yey! I'm excited that Worlds Lacking Fun is getting a Talonesque ride! That means plenty of vertical loop photo opportunities for me.....when I get there, which will probably be in like 2038 when I've gotten every other credit in existence and finally decide to go to Worlds of Fun for their dismal collection. Oh well, so far 2 of B&Ms 2006 projects don't look too bad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkid20 Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I love how everyone is trashing the coaster before vertical construction has really gotten of the ground. Hope for the best (Raptor) prepare for the worst (Silver Bullet). Come on people Silver Bullet isn't that bad.... Still better than any Arrow and Vekoma looper, and still smoother than almost everything out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 So much cynicism in the coaster enthusiast world. *sigh* Sometimes I get the feeling that we as enthusiasts dont enjoy coasters nearly as much as the GP. Isnt it supposed to be the other way around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzCatter Posted September 7, 2005 Author Share Posted September 7, 2005 All I got to say is we got one, we've waited for a new coaster forever and we got it! -Cal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 So much cynicism in the coaster enthusiast world. *sigh* Sometimes I get the feeling that we as enthusiasts dont enjoy coasters nearly as much as the GP. Isnt it supposed to be the other way around? An "enthusiast" of any subject is going to be more critical than someone who is a casual participant. It just comes with the nature of the hobby! I deal with this in my job. As a guy who manages the development of video games, I am constantly reading message boards about how lame our recent feature set it is in "game x" but the retail going public buys millions of copies and love it! We do our best to keep the die-hard gamers happy, but we know our real audience is the mass market. Same thing applies to theme parks and coasters. I know I am more critial of the WoF coaster because in order for *ME* to ride it, it will cost me airfare, hotel stay, rental car, etc. For your random person living in Kansas City, it will cost them the amount of a discounted admission with thier Pepsi can or fast food coupon! With that, I have a right to be more critical! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 I love how everyone is trashing the coaster before vertical construction has really gotten of the ground. Hope for the best (Raptor) prepare for the worst (Silver Bullet). Yes, but with the new amazing technology known as animation, we can pretty much "ride" the coaster before it is even built, knowing pretty much what to expect. Its not like the Arrow coasters of yesteryear that were designed using coat hangers and you knew nothing about it until it actually opened. Its not that I'm not enthusiastic about the ride. I'm glad Worlds Lacking Fun is actually getting a coaster without taking another one out AGAIN! But for me to be jumping up and down and booking flights for April for a ride that more or less resembles a coaster 30 miles away from me would be like me super happy that SFOT is finally getting a Batman: The Ride 6 years after my local park got one and booking a flight immediately just for that ride. Or that its finally time for me to visit VisionLand because they got a boomerang when I rode one of them first back in 1990. For the local Kansas City person, first off I say "sorry you live there" and then I say "congrats, you've finally gotten a B&M inverted without having to drive to the other side of the state." Hey, if its even remotely like Talon, it still won't be the most forceless ride out there, just look forward to your near clone of Hydra in 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted September 8, 2005 Share Posted September 8, 2005 Well, for people that do live far away, it is impractical unless it was another chart topping ride. We all know that those are few and far between and only a select group of parks even attempts to throw in rides like that. I find it somewhat futile for people like you Robb, whom it would cost quite a bit, to quarrel (you havent really yet, just an example) over the rides greatness or lack there of. Same for me, Im a bit closer but I sure as heck wouldnt drive that distance. So yea, I understand that while enthusiasts may find more joy in certain things (hence the term) than other people, the being more critical side, while natural, seems to contradict the meaning of being an enthusiast. At least to me. Ive been with people (was one myself) who was so critical it takes all the fun out of riding coasters or even talking about them. Guess I look at things in a utopian aspect sometimes...I can still hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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