WFChris Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 So a friend of mine insisted that there is a 'Shopping Roller Coaster' in Japan where you can shop right from the coaster. I didnt believe him, however a google search showed some leads. Its in China: LINK: http://retailtrafficmag.com/mag/retail_roller_coaster_shopping/ A supermarket in China has installed tracks on all five of its floors. Shoppers sit for the ride and can grab the items they want along the way. According to the video, the developers are hoping the idea catches on elsewhere. The major drawback, however, is that if you miss something, you have to go back and do the whole thing again from the beginning. Does anybody know more about this? Cant seem to find anything here or at RCDB...seems 'interesting' to say the least... Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Ka Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I read this story a while ago. From what I remember, it isn't so much a roller coaster as a car on a track that is slowly powered through the aisles. I can't find a link to it though. Kind of cool, but mostly pointless IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justint87 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I remember hearing about this a while back and seeing it on TV. I believe I saw it on CNN. I don't think this is an actual coaster because from what I remember, its more of an "dark ride" type of track layout (an example is trains and track similar to what you see at Magic Kingdom rides such as Winnie the Pooh and Snow White). There are no hills or drops, just going around the aisle to pick up what you need. This would explain why you can't find in on RCDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHSReZgFn3o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted January 2, 2009 Author Share Posted January 2, 2009 Thanks guys, the dark ride description makes a lot of sense. I couldn't view the YouTube video because of the lame site blockages on my work computer They basically restrict me to JUST TPR. Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 That is awesome. Are there really no drops? because it looked like the ride was going kind of fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSkyWhirl Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've actually "shopped" there before. Was unique, but definitely a bit pressure packed if you were really doing your weekly shopping. Was cool, but seemed like a pure gimmick rather than some sort of wave of the future. They've had some maintenance issues with the ride, and when I left China there was talk of either the store closing or a possilbe rehab (already). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds03 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 ^ Credit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlippyTrick09 Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I hope it doesn't cost anything to ride, because I would blow all my money trying to go back and get the stuff I forgot... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Austin Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 I've always wondered how you're supposed to reach the items on the top and bottom shelves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted January 2, 2009 Share Posted January 2, 2009 While the idea sounds cool, I would not count this as a credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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