ytterbiumanalyst Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 ^ Hmm...there is no reason why any sane, rational, hygienic person would regret skipping a Boomerang, but there is one reason a coaster enthusiast would: It's being replaced and you missed your chance for a...*gasp* credit. With that and the dinosaurs gone, there's a lot of real estate for a coaster in Zambezi Zinger's old spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFanatic Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 ^ Hmm...there is no reason why any sane, rational, hygienic person would regret skipping a Boomerang, but there is one reason a coaster enthusiast would: It's being replaced and you missed your chance for a...*gasp* credit. With that and the dinosaurs gone, there's a lot of real estate for a coaster in Zambezi Zinger's old spot. Hey, man! Boomerang can be fun on occasion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 ^Like when you watch other people suffer, safely from the midway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidB Posted October 10, 2017 Share Posted October 10, 2017 Eh, the boomerang at WoF at least has the better trains, I was pleasantly surprised by it....not that I did it again or anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykethekid Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Looks like a big cleanup job is on WOFs hands now. Few haunt decorations were destroyed and lots of tree limbs down. Quite a mess. Hopefully they can get things cleaned up soon! Here are some photos that were posted in the comment section of WOFs most recent Facebook post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaalsgirl Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 Fox 4 has more damage photos here: http://fox4kc.com/2017/10/14/storm-topples-iconic-t-rex-at-worlds-of-fun-park-closes-early-saturday/ And here are a few more: The new entrance by the metal detectors got pretty flooded! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFanatic Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I work at Halloween Haunt, so we were backstage in shelter when this went down. Definitely scary but I didn’t realize the severity until later. Hopefully the forest-dwelling rides are okay, especially Prowler and Viking Voyager! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I was there Friday and Saturday. I was on the carousel when the storm came up and remained huddled underneath it for the duration... I have never been so scared. Massive winds and branches coming down all around me. Fortunately, my Geauga Lake carousel knew I was there and she protected me. (I grew up at geauga) I will post some pictures later. We left around 6pm so I don't know if the park closed for the night at that point... the parking lot was a standstill, so that took almost another hour to get out of. I drove by the hotel where I stayed the previous night (Fairfield Inn) and the massive 70' sign was down. And yes, I rode the boomerang. They seemed to close some of the high rides earlier in the day because of wasps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Now onto the pics of the storm: something wicked this way comes blowing wind and debris leading out of the park notice the flooded lower parking lot my hotel sign before and after Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingers Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I was also at the park on saturday during the storm. We took cover in the antique car queue since it wasn't crowded, had nice roof to keep us dry (that didn't happen, thanks crazy wind), and was uphill. The heavy rain and high winds cause leaves to fall which which clogged most of the drains on the midway causing most of the pathways to be at least ankle deep with water. The most interesting part of the night was finding out that the guest services building flooded meaning that they were not able to work with guests who had fright lane passes or those who just arrived for the night. All the employees were very nice and informed people that they just need to call guest services during the week and they will make it right. We ended up calling guest services since we had fright lane for Saturday and they said they could be used and any of the remaining days and offered us free admission to come back this year. So it looks like we will be making another trip to Kansas City and try haunt for a second time. I am looking at bringing my 3 year old for the day time festivities, does anyone know if there is a place in kansas city that would have discount tickets for him? Large tree down Canopy down! More tree limbs down Fallen tree on drink stand Minor damage to log ride from fallen tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Welp. WoF just announced Finnish Fling will be closing at the end of this month. I'm really kicking myself for giving up on trying to plan a WoF visit this year now (I haven't been on it yet before - I didn't know about it on my last visit in 2009.) 2018 probably will be the most exciting year of the century to date but the arrival of 2018 unfortunately has come at the cost of the closure of several good rides in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I enjoyed my few rides on it back in 2014 (but not when I hit up Bamboozler, Finnish Fling, and Zulu in a row). I'm upset that another Rotor is gone. But at least we know now where Nordic Chaser is going. The park is also auctioning off the last rides for charity. There is also this t-shirt Photo taken from WOF social media Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Well, that's disappointing! Rotors were already in short supply as it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykethekid Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Sad to see a rare classic leave, especially for such a minor ride as Nordic Chaser. Though, it wasn’t my cup of tea, not a lot of people enjoy that mad amount of spinning and I assume maintenance costs for it were higher than they would’ve liked for a low popularity ride. I do like how they have special merchandise for it though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFanatic Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I purchased a last ride on Finnish Fling for $100. Pretty high for a flat ride but it doesn’t sting too much after selling the admission part. Really sad to see this classic go, especially considering how rare the ride is now. Hopefully Nordic Chaser exceeds expectations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Well, that's disappointing! Rotors were already in short supply as it was. Well dang! I'm actually pretty bummed about the loss of yet another Rotor... Where are there still some of these great, classic flats, once this one is gone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 ^Canobie Lake Park still has their Turkish Twist for now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Dangit! At least I rode it in 2015. I really enjoyed Finnish Fling. I really hope they decide to sell it instead of scrapping it (even though I doubt that will happen). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Michigan's Adventure anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFanatic Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Dangit! At least I rode it in 2015. I really enjoyed Finnish Fling. I really hope they decide to sell it instead of scrapping it (even though I doubt that will happen). It’s being sold back to Chance to put in their museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Michigan's Adventure anyone? I would have actually loved that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykethekid Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Dangit! At least I rode it in 2015. I really enjoyed Finnish Fling. I really hope they decide to sell it instead of scrapping it (even though I doubt that will happen). It’s being sold back to Chance to put in their museum. Chance has a museum? I live in the same city as them and there is no mention of any museum. All they have is a small office building and the manufacturing building. Did you mean that one museum in Texas, I’m drawing a blank on the name, but it’s located on or near Larson’s facilities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmnipotentSeal Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I wonder if it will operate in the museum. Probably not, but if the maintenance doesn't cost a lot, they could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BitterOldHag Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 So it seems the only parks left with Chance Rotors are Frontier City and Sylvan Beach. Canobie Lake has a Rotor as well, but theirs was made by SDC (only one?). I know there are several overseas from a variety of manufacturers, including the historic Pluschies Rotor at Oktoberfest, which I believe is the only remaining Rotor with a multi-level viewing gallery. I guess paying to watch riders "stick to the wall like flies" isn't quite as exciting as it was back in the 50's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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