robbalvey Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Hey TPR Members! You guys ready for a little challenge with a lot of fun? Check this out.... The Sea World Manta "Track Spotting" Photo Contest! At some point VERY soon (we aren't saying exactly when) the "main track" for Sea World's new Manta (giant B&M Flying Coaster) will be on route from Ohio to Orlando. The contest is simple - The first person to post a picture of the main track on route to Orlando wins the grand prize! BUT! There will also be bonus prizes for additional photos! Here are the contest categories: - Track Spotting! - See the track...TAKE A PICTURE! The first person to post wins the grand prize, but there will be runner up prizes for more photos...KEEP TRACK SPOTTING AND KEEP POSTING! - Track Spotting Psycho! - The person who gets photos of the track in the most different locations as possible wins a TPR Bag-O-Random Stuff! - State Track Prize! - Be the first person to snap a photo of the track in another state and you win a TPR Bag-O-Random Stuff! (The track is traveling from Ohio to Florida, so there are several chances!) - Most creative shot! - Once all the photos are collected we will host a "most creative shot" contest where all TPR members can judge. So BE CREATIVE when you take pictures of the track! The winner will get a TPR Bag-O-Random Stuff! - YOU and the track! - Get a picture of you with the track in the background! *NOTE* please do not do this while driving! The trucks will have to stop at rest areas, get gas, etc...also please DO NOT climb on the track! The winner will get a TPR Bag-O-Random Stuff! - Manta Track Photoshop contest! - Once all the track photos are in, we will host a photoshop contest with all the track photos. The most creative photoshop job, WINS! Remember! To submit your photos - POST YOUR PHOTOS IN THIS THREAD! Or EMAIL them to robbalvey@themeparkreview.com The grand prize package includes: Two admission tickets to SeaWorld Orlando (valid for one year). Front-of the-the-line access for two people for a ride on Manta (opens summer 2009). If the winner visits SeaWorld Orlando before Manta opens, they can choose front-of-the-line access on either Kraken or Journey to Atlantis. Travel expenses, meals, etc. are not included. Employees and contractors of Busch Entertainment Corporation and their families are not eligible. Please NOTE - The contest doesn't end with the first photo posted! Keep looking for the track and sending in the photos. There may be additional prizes for 2nd, 3rd, and maybe more photos that have been submitted! Additional Rules of the contest - We realize that some of you know the location of the B&M track facility. Please do not camp out at the front of the factory waiting for the trucks to roll out. The photos MUST be of actual "main track" - supports, lift hill or station track do not count. To be fair and to give more people a chance, one person can only win in one category. The route being taken by the trucks as they ship the main track is: From Clermont in Batavia, OH to Sea World in Orlando, FL -- Rte 32 West out of Batavia to Interstate 275 South … I-275 south to I-75 South to Florida … I-75 south to the Florida Turnpike … Florida Turnpike to Interstate 4 … Interstate 4 to the Beachline (SR 528) … Beachline to Sea World Orlando. DO NOT BREAK ANY RULES OR LAWS OF THE ROAD TO GET THESE PHOTOS!!! THIS CONTEST IS ALL ABOUT FUN AND WE WANT TO KEEP IT THAT WAY! We look forward to you all participating in this contest! --Robb Alvey www.themeparkreview.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEADCHEEZ Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 This is Going to be fun! Too bad I live in Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MixedDrink Posted October 5, 2008 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Oh dang, yet again screwed over for an awesome contest because I live in the great white north! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 5, 2008 Author Share Posted October 5, 2008 For those of you who don't live in the Ohio to Florida area you'll still be able to be involved with the photoshop contest and judging for the most creative photos! So don't give up hope just yet! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylanddork50 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 haha this is sweet. Photoshop contest is going to be cool. I wish Sea World San Diego would have gotten this. It'd be easier for everyone on the west coast. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 For those of you who don't live in the Ohio to Florida area you'll still be able to be involved with the photoshop contest and judging for the most creative photos! So don't give up hope just yet! --Robb Great Idea. Even if you can't get out there, you can still win. I love this little "games" that you do, just like the Mystery GCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam06pr Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I cant participate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfan4444 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Hmm...I wounder if the track will route though PA to get on I-95 south..... Cool contest by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjohnson51 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Haha This should be a fun contest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justint87 Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 SeaWorld is really bringing up the hype for Manta by providing this contest to numerous sites. I love that they are doing this because it shows that they pay attention to their audience and by getting them involved, it shows that they are committed to their guests and want to provide a world class experience for us all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkMeasures Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I think I saw some track for it up in Seattle. I'll take a photo next time i'm by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Man, too bad I have no free time or I'd just hop on I 275 and go to the plant where they make all the track... I'm sure I could grab some photos, but as I said, I have absolutely no time!!! -James Dillaman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 ^That's okay...really!!! I know some people IM'd Robb saying they were just going to camp out at the factory and wait for the track to leave... LAME!!! I would totally disqualify those entries if it was up to me, as that's totally pointless and not what the contest is about! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillMontu Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Being that I-75 passes through Gainesville, I might have a slim chance without having to go somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan King Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Whoever thought up this idea is a god. I applaud you. -Ryan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalepi_Konei Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 From Clermont in Batavia, OH I live in Clermont so YAY! But I don't have time to sit next to the highway and look for B&M track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MixedDrink Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 ^ I guess its just more of a luck thing, if you happen to be on the highway and notice 4 vehicles in front of you a truck with Blue track strapped to it, and you have your trusty camera, your in luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Wow! Taking pictures of fresh new tracks almost straight off the belt. Sounds like a grand idea! Shame I'm on the other side of the waters. Guess I'll just do some strange Photoshop thingy. May not get grand prize, but that's ok because I don't really have the money for travelling expences. Gonna see if I can save up something for a Euro trip, if at all possible. <.< Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRC Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Wow! Taking pictures of fresh new tracks almost straight off the belt. Sounds like a grand idea! Shame I'm on the other side of the waters. For me the same on the otherside of the water. keep up the great work. Kind regards Sjaak van Horne Dutch Resident Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kennyweird Posted October 6, 2008 Share Posted October 6, 2008 Dang, I wish I lived in Batavia... well, at least for a few days. I still like Pennsylvania better. Maybe I'll do the photoshop thing, I'm not sure... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2J2003Y2J Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 I think I saw some track for it up in Seattle. I'll take a photo next time i'm by it. hmmm... either the plant moved that quickly in the middle of a job or a trucker needs GPS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epcotrob Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 So I guess the 2 lift pieces that are sitting next to I-4 near Sea World are off limits then? They have been there for over a week now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 7, 2008 Author Share Posted October 7, 2008 ^ Please READ the initial post... The photos MUST be of actual "main track" - supports, lift hill or station track do not count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manny In England Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 Will this contest apply to future coasters? I'm just wondering why Manta is special, could be that the concept of a track spotting contest was only just thought of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted October 7, 2008 Share Posted October 7, 2008 ^ SeaWorld wants everyone to know about their new ride, and this is a way to get people involved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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