Sluggo77 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Goliath's train is getting out back on today!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wicked Cyclone is great! I much preferred it as a wooden coaster (rode it 2003 to 2006) though. I'm impressed! Lots of fun. Can I ask why? If the ride is "great," then what was so incredibly mind blowing about Cyclone that made it better? I haven't ridden either iteration of the ride, but nothing about the old version looks better than the new one to me. Maybe I'm wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Goliath's train is getting out back on today!!! Ugh... I was hoping they dropped that train off the forklift or something and damaged it beyond repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markysharky17 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Is the new train or the old train being placed on the track. I hope they can make this ride better. When I rode it in 2014 it definitely tried to kill me. And any other signs of Bizzaro becoming Superman again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Goliath's train is getting out back on today!!! Ugh... I was hoping they dropped that train off the forklift or something and damaged it beyond repair. I really really REALLY wish I could've experienced Goliath with its old trains, because the ride was crap when I rode it this past July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AirMBTB Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 Wicked Cyclone is great! I much preferred it as a wooden coaster (rode it 2003 to 2006) though. I'm impressed! Lots of fun. Can I ask why? If the ride is "great," then what was so incredibly mind blowing about Cyclone that made it better? I haven't ridden either iteration of the ride, but nothing about the old version looks better than the new one to me. Maybe I'm wrong? I'm sure I'm in the minority of that opinion. I really like Bill Cobb designs; they are full of character and variety. The original first drop was downright frightening. It had the famous Bill Cobb snap to it. I really enjoyed Wicked Cyclone, but I usually prefer classic wooden coasters. Ironically, Thunderbolt is running horrible. I assume it's those new ratchet lap bars that have weighed down the train. Also, seems they don't run two trains anymore, in addition to manual unlock for all the lab bars. I took Bizarro for a spin. The new(er) lap bars hold my knees in and bend my feet out ( I am 6'1"). It's a strange set up, and not very comfortable. And those silly high wraparound head rests it now has. It also seems to have a lot of vibration to it. I didn't get on Goliath in it's old location, and I didn't get on it today. It sure does look great in the middle of the park, though. I'm out of here! On my way to Seabreeze Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcoasterguy34 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I never noticed any vibration when I rode Bizarro. Then again, I only ever rode it in the very front row. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo77 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 From what I've seen its the new train back on. I rode Goliath shortly before it went down and it only had one rough spot. I absolutely loved it. I've only read rumors about Superman but apparently the shop was blowing out all Bizarro shirts and other souvenirs so it does seem to be heading back to Superman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiburkesurfjay Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 From what I've seen its the new train back on. I rode Goliath shortly before it went down and it only had one rough spot. I absolutely loved it. I've only read rumors about Superman but apparently the shop was blowing out all Bizarro shirts and other souvenirs so it does seem to be heading back to Superman. There's also the Giang Air Race rumors.. More like leak.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuminousAphid Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I really really REALLY wish I could've experienced Goliath with its old trains, because the ride was crap when I rode it this past July. Come to Silverwood, Aftershock has the original trains and it's awesome. I haven't ridden the new trains, so I don't know if there's a difference; maybe you'd think it was crap either way. I thought it was super intense, especially going through the loop backward, and the chevron seating gives the two front passengers a hell of a ride! Original trains flying through the station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Wicked Cyclone is great! I much preferred it as a wooden coaster (rode it 2003 to 2006) though. I'm impressed! Lots of fun. Can I ask why? If the ride is "great," then what was so incredibly mind blowing about Cyclone that made it better? I haven't ridden either iteration of the ride, but nothing about the old version looks better than the new one to me. Maybe I'm wrong? I'm sure I'm in the minority of that opinion. I really like Bill Cobb designs; they are full of character and variety. The original first drop was downright frightening. It had the famous Bill Cobb snap to it. I really enjoyed Wicked Cyclone, but I usually prefer classic wooden coasters. Ironically, Thunderbolt is running horrible. I assume it's those new ratchet lap bars that have weighed down the train. Also, seems they don't run two trains anymore, in addition to manual unlock for all the lab bars. Wicked Cyclone is a completely different coaster, and in no way replaces what was lost by closing Cyclone. No matter how great WC I will still always miss Cyclone! It was one of the most unique coasters I have ever ridden.. I ranked it very highly amongst my wooden rankings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I wish that I could have experienced Cyclone pre-mods. It was excellent the first few years that I rode it, then it started to get worse and worse by the year. It was TERRIBLE in its final days and was not worth a ride at all by 2013 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I'd love to ride Aftershock. Those rides are tremendous when running properly with their original trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I really really REALLY wish I could've experienced Goliath with its old trains, because the ride was crap when I rode it this past July. Come to Silverwood, Aftershock has the original trains and it's awesome. I haven't ridden the new trains, so I don't know if there's a difference; maybe you'd think it was crap either way. I thought it was super intense, especially going through the loop backward, and the chevron seating gives the two front passengers a hell of a ride! Trust me, I absolutely want to experience Aftershock or Stunt Fall. It seems like it would be much better than a regular Boomerang or Invertigo. However, I got the polar opposite experience with Goliath. I've heard it is a little better in the front, but I am not rushing back to SFNE solely to ride it (although I am rushing to get back to Wicked Cyclone and Bizarro) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saweetdude05 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Having ridden Goliath in both its locations and with both trains, I must say it ran much better before it was moved. It seemed like SFMM had finally gotten it down to run pretty consistently with minimal breakdowns. When it moved to SFNE, it seemed like it was acting just the way it did when it first opened...constantly breaking. Now with the new trains, not only does it seem to be down pretty consistently, but also its not even worth a ride anymore. What is with this park and ruining rides with new trains? I get they wanted to simplify the loading by having a straight-line 4 across seating, but it really didn't seem to complicated to figure out where you are supposed to sit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindexCyanide13 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 When it had staggered seating, it got really annoying. So many GP members would argue with you about which seat is whose and it would take a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah, that's the only thing that I don't miss about the old trains. Dispatches used to take so much longer because having to figure out where one's seat was located made people's brains shut off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 FWIW, I'm at the park today, and Goliath is still closed -- the ride ops are telling people it will be open again for the Labor Day weekend. Take it with a grain of salt though. Also thanks to Mind Eraser, rode my first and probably (hopefully) last SLC. Yikes. My head is still spinning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcoasterguy34 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I rode Mind Eraser in the back. Oy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 ^ It would be nice if removal of Mind Eraser were in the future, and replaced by a B&M Invert. But I'm sure that is quite unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 ^ It would be nice if removal of Mind Eraser were in the future, and replaced by a B&M Invert. But I'm sure that is quite unlikely. That's been a pipe dream of mine forever but it'll never happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I rode Mind Eraser in the back. Oy. One of my friends came up with the title "Worldstar: The Ride" because riding it if you're not tall is basically like being on the wrong end of a beating. I can do SLCs without any real pain, but anyone below 5'8" is in for a very unpleasant time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcoasterguy34 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I'm actually about 5'10 and I found it quite painful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 Same - 5'11" here. Cracking up at "Worldstar: The Ride". It's okay though -- got enough re-rides on Bizarro and Wicked Cyclone to make up for that momentary loss of judgment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 28, 2015 Share Posted August 28, 2015 I rode Mind Eraser in the back. Oy. One of my friends came up with the title "Worldstar: The Ride" because riding it if you're not tall is basically like being on the wrong end of a beating. I can do SLCs without any real pain, but anyone below 5'8" is in for a very unpleasant time. I don't think it's a height problem as much as it is a SLCs suck in general problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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