robbalvey Posted July 24, 2005 Posted July 24, 2005 Looks like there have been some recent photos of Starliner posted to JohnnyUpsideDown. The link is here: http://www.johnnyupsidedown.com/starliner.html That's one big pile of old wooden coaster! --Robb "Let's hope it runs better at CG than it did at Miracle Strip!" Alvey
CoasterIdiot Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 I am glad the Starliner has been saved. Even it was not a great coaster, it was my daughter's first coaster credit when she was 3 years old. I will travel and ride it when it is done.
TheStig Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 ^^ It wont! Naw just kidding, CG has done a great job so far with capacity (even though all their coasters only have one train). Im glad to see this going somewhere that I visit often (water skiing on the chain of lakes) so I will be able to ride it. I was bummed I did not get to ride this when it was at Miracle Strip, but here's my second chance! Colin"better than a boomerang!"C
Sir Clinksalot Posted July 25, 2005 Posted July 25, 2005 NICE!! Another reason to visit Cypress Gardens next year.
Gregory DG Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Cool! He must have rode the drop tower to get those. No way in he// I'd be doing that! Looks like the parts are over in an open area of Splash Island right now. I was also there on the 24th and got some shots of SI. Jeez, had I known the Starliner was right there I would have photographed it too! I think I inadvertantly did get a shot of the parts in this photo. Starliner parts on the right... I think...
Johnny Upsidedown Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Hi everybody glad you liked the photos. And yes the photo above does show parts of the starliner. And for clarifacation. I did not take the photos from the drop ride. I took them from the safety of the ferris wheel. The lady was nice enough to stop me at the top for a good view. No word on when work will start on reconstruction of the Starliner. Galaxy Spin the mouse coaster should open within the next week or so. I was told the water park should open in the next few weeks as they still have alot to do. Anyway Hey Rob, thought I would pop in and say hi. I will have lots more updates from Cypress Gardens in the coming months as I will be following the reconstruction of the Starliner so check my site often. I also have some photos on my site of Galaxy Spin coaster and some more of the water park from 7-24-05. Thats about it. You can find all kinds of stuff at www.johnnyupsidedown.com See ya Johnny
robbalvey Posted July 26, 2005 Author Posted July 26, 2005 ^ Hello to you too, Johnny! Keep us updated as to what's going on there! --Robb
bgwfreak Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Good to see it at this park and not at the other park. I'm planning a Disney/Orlando/Tampa trip next year and plan to hit this park.
Homer Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 Johnny, your a reliable source for anything Florida, just hope this is as constant as the SheiKra updates were !
Johnny Upsidedown Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 As for following the reconstruction of the Starliner. My current plan is to go once a week usually on Sunday for updates so I should be able to get some pretty good coverage of reconstruction. Everybody seems to have enjoyed my SheiKra construction coverage witch was incredible to watch go up. So I should have lots of photos and stuff as the Starliner gets rebuilt.. It is a bit of a drive to Cypress Gardens for me but well worth the photos and just to watch them rebuild it. I wish I had been able to drive up to Miracle Strip when they took the Starliner down as that would have been pretty cool to see. Oh well. On a side note I am going to stop through Panama City Beach in a couple of weeks and see if anyting is left of the old Miracle Strip Park. Hopefully get a few photos while there. Johnny
Gregory DG Posted July 26, 2005 Posted July 26, 2005 It is a bit of a drive to Cypress Gardens for me but well worth the photos and just to watch them rebuild it. I only live about 5 minutes away from CG and will also be going regularly to take photos. I could probably save you a few trips.
Gregory DG Posted August 9, 2005 Posted August 9, 2005 I asked a couple of employees today and the Starliner is going in in that field behind Star Haven Park. I saw some guys dismandling the Wild West Show and the area is all torn up. So, looks like we won't have a lakeside coaster after all. Oh well. It makes more sense to have it in the main rides area anyway. I got several new photos, revamped the website, and put up the NEW PARK MAP!
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