robbalvey Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Hey everyone, Someone sent me a link to this video that was shot for CBS news. It's a pretty interesting video, some of it is kind of 'blah', but when they get to the part where they finally ride the coaster, and then it rolls back on the reporter's first ride, it's pretty funny! And they've even got onride footage of it going backwards down the tower, which I thought looked pretty cool. Anyway, here is the link: Cedar Point TTD Video - Rolling Back Anyone know when this was shot? I can't believe I had never seen it before! Enjoy! --Robb
kenshinmac Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 lol thanks rob... We gotta try and get a downloadable one. I loved the "Uh why are we rolling back"... LOL
What Now Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 I remember seeing this around the time TTD first opened.
Hattuchili Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Yes, thanks Robb. That is pretty funny. But does it every time rolls back and starts new? I´ve never seen this before. --Soeren
robbalvey Posted February 19, 2005 Author Posted February 19, 2005 ^^ I don't know how I missed this video! --robb
Nemmy Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Wish the quality was a bit better, but hey, you can't get everything in life.
Token Yankee Guy Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 After bitching at the network i finally managed to view the news package and that was amazing. I loved how the reporter got all nervous because they were rolling back. Now I can't wait to ride Kingda Ka.
Jordan Shankman Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 (edited) Hey Rob, theres another POV roll-back video thats much better, but the site it's at isn't working for me right now. It's the Top Thrill Dragster Night video...heres the link...(go to USA, then Ohio, then videos...) http://parketematiko.com/videos/videos_escudo_ohio.htm Edited February 19, 2005 by Jordan Shankman
Hattuchili Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 Yes, it´s a nice site, but the link to the video doesn´t work. It´s a pity. --Soeren
CoasterCrazy Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 (edited) Cool video, I got a roll back the 7th time I rode TTD. Edited February 20, 2005 by CoasterCrazy
coasters 4 me Posted February 19, 2005 Posted February 19, 2005 wow...she is so lucky to have a roll back. Good video, but the quality isnt very good.
Carnage Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 They played this video at the Q/A session back at Coastermania 2003. Though I wasn't really able to see it as I don't bring my glasses into parks. I like how you can tell that the ride is having problems as nearly all the people interviewed are sitting outside along the fence waiting for the ride to reopen.
CoasterFanatic Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 wow...she is so lucky to have a roll back. Staged.
coaster1 Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 Cedar Point sent us a DVD for our Winterfest event in January that had that footage in it .. gave everyone a pretty good laugh with her comments.
Angry_Gumball Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 Gotta love their 'face lift' which was highly visable on that old guy. His face looked like it was going to rip off his face.
RCFreak Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 It was shot in May of 2003 at the end of a three day commercial shoot. I'm pretty sure it aired a week or two later, but I wasn't able to see it on TV. Let me tell you though, they told us to wear shorts and it was freaking COLD that morning. Luckily I managed to get on that train, so my first ride ever on Dragster was the rollback you see in the video. 8)
coasters 4 me Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 cool! but you know the way if there is a 1mph difference of 120mph? well, what if it goes over the top hat too quickly, does it make a difference to the ride experience?
gisco Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 She sounded a little scared when they started to roll back. Like she was going to die. To bad the quality wsn't better. -Bob
tricktracker Posted February 20, 2005 Posted February 20, 2005 Always nice these roll backs. Would be even better if they could "catch" slow running trains at the top like a GIB and release them unexpected. Although it's technically not that easy, it would be very nice at such a height 8)
Not For Sale Posted February 21, 2005 Posted February 21, 2005 I seem to remember one of those Discovery Channel shows featuring TTD showing a rollback in P.O.V.
wicked_coaster_op Posted February 27, 2005 Posted February 27, 2005 OMG it wouldve been awesome if that happened when i rode it!!!!!! it looks cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Carl Posted September 1, 2005 Posted September 1, 2005 Hey, I got the video to work and it is downloading right now. The problem is, the website is in Spanish. I can't wait to see this.
dsngiem Posted September 2, 2005 Posted September 2, 2005 It used to show an ugly Walmart promo before the video began. Now tis all about Hurricane Katrina. (i prefer earthquakes over hurricanes and tornados.)
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