PhantomPoster32 Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 So was Thunderhawk sent elsewhere in the chain for parts or straight to the metal yard? That area of the park is going to be a ghost town this year (if they even bother to open it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 So basically, here's a recap of the improvements this season:-Timberwolf retracking (2/4) I had heard it was going to be done over three years. Has it been extended? Also, do you know if the retracking is finished now and if it will be ready for opening day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFanatic Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 So basically, here's a recap of the improvements this season:-Timberwolf retracking (2/4) I had heard it was going to be done over three years. Has it been extended? Also, do you know if the retracking is finished now and if it will be ready for opening day? I'm guessing it's over four years because the park keeps referring to it as a four year project. They have about half the ride done now. The ride is testing so I'm guessing it will be open opening day. Testing. Photo creds to David McCall Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 5, 2016 Share Posted April 5, 2016 Wow, that's quite a while, but glad it's finally being done. We'll be there opening day, so I'm looking forward to riding this if indeed it's open. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykethekid Posted April 7, 2016 Share Posted April 7, 2016 I didn't hear about mamba being repainted this year in spots. That's very cool news! Hopefully most of the ride will get touched up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminislimshady Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 That's good to hear. Mamba needs some repainting. Any idea what parts have been touched up? Mamba is older than me (born in 1999) so I don't really know what it looked like when it was new. (and I guess what the ride experience was like but it's a steel coaster so I doubt it's changed.) Also, one more question: Has anyone noticed that when you get on the ride they say Mamba is one of the "tallest, fastest, and longest roller coasters in the world"? I know this isn't close to being true, so why do they say that? It's even in the description of the POV video on the Worlds of Fun youtube channel: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 ^^^ They used to say "one of longest, tallest and steepest rollercoasters in the world" and now they say "in the park" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureJack Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 Whenever I was there a couple years ago I always remember them saying "Midwest" or even something vague like "Area". Maybe it was park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 8, 2016 Share Posted April 8, 2016 It is still the longest coaster in Missouri. That's a bit more meaningful a record, as that compares it to their two biggest competitors. It was also very briefly the tallest and fastest coaster in Missouri, thanks to the delays on Mr. Freeze. That "in the park" statement always struck me as laughable, though. They might as well just say, "Enjoy your ride on Mamba, a roller coaster." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 Thinking about taking a weekend trip down to Worlds of Fun sometime this summer, most likely in July or early August. For whatever weekend I go, I'd probably be at the the park on Friday night, Saturday (full day), and a few hours on Sunday. Is the park usually very busy on weekends (hour long waits for marquee atractions)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdventureJack Posted April 12, 2016 Share Posted April 12, 2016 I'm probably not the best person to ask but I always thought WOF was much more busy on weekends, at least in the middle of the summer. I always try to schedule my visits around August personally. In my experiences that should cut off at least 15 - 30 minute wait times... don't know for sure though. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykethekid Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Thinking about taking a weekend trip down to Worlds of Fun sometime this summer, most likely in July or early August. For whatever weekend I go, I'd probably be at the the park on Friday night, Saturday (full day), and a few hours on Sunday. Is the park usually very busy on weekends (hour long waits for marquee atractions)? I would say the crowds would be somewhat big. Lines would probably average 45 - 90 minutes at most. Sometimes weekends aren't too busy at the park if it's really hot. Most of the crowd would be at Oceans of Fun. I say there could be decent sized lines but not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 So... there are still Boomerang cars sitting in Lot A. Photo Credit to Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 Oh...then Boomerang won't be running this weekend? I guess I'll just have to ride all the other coasters that don't totally suck. Thanks for the photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 It's only just Tuesday. I would imagine it'll be ready by Saturday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted April 13, 2016 Share Posted April 13, 2016 ^ You have a sadistic imagination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slides to rides Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 http://www.kshb.com/news/local-news/planet-snoopy-brings-new-rides-to-worlds-of-fun Not too much to see here but they did mention they have been riding Timberwolf, so with that being said, I bet it will be open this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Large Top Spins really seem to be going the way of the dodo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Ours was doomed from the start when decided it would be a good idea to drown it in water without a water tight gondola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Boomerang cars are still in Lot B. I guess that confirms it will be closed tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slides to rides Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Boomerang cars are still in Lot B. I guess that confirms it will be closed tomorrow When the director of operations was asked how many coasters were at the park, he only said six. You'd think someone who has been working there for over twenty years would know how many coasters are at the park. I'm not necessarily saying Boomerang is on its way out, but more of just an observation to keep in mind. Plus they just replaced the panel on the ride too. I'm sure they just ran out of time or they are still waiting for parts. Only part of the train was in the parking lot, so the others might already be on, or somewhere else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 If you are headed out to Preview Night, plan ahead. Only ONE toll gate open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Some photos from Preview Night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slides to rides Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Can you check out Thunderhawks old site? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted April 16, 2016 Share Posted April 16, 2016 Sorry hadn't made it over there yet. Rode TimberWolf and it is like a brand new ride.... until you get into the helix. Please hurry up next two seasons so this project gets finished. What's going on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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