WFChris Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Ok this may not need it's own topic, but this has really been bugging me and I haven't seen an answer on the site yet. The new Knotts commercials advertise '10 roller coasters' in the park, however, I for the life of me, can only think of 9. RCDB seems to agree with me on that figure. Is there another ride that they are considering 'part coaster,' maybe like Perilous Plunge? If anybody has some insight on this claim, I would really like to know. Thank you much!!! Chris.
coastermoosh Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Perhaps they count Calico Mine Train? One could easily argue it is a powered coaster (for the record: I don't consider it one).
CreditCrazy Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I remember this...maybe someone still thinks Windjammer is there?
Crazy4Coasters! Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I'm heading to Knott's tomorrow with some of my cousins and I'll try to find that elusive 10th coasters
Calicoasters Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 ^I hope you can get on Xcelerator! and Good Luck and the 10th coaster scavenger hunt!
Crazy4Coasters! Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Thanks budd, yea I'm really looking forward to riding Xcelerator. It's a Tuesday so it should be crowded at all. I'm lucky I work for the county because we get Cesar Chavez day off. God bless that man!
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 ...um...its spring break...and Cesar Chavez Day. Not only do you have it of...but a ton of other people do as well. I'm not wishing it to be busy for you, however, I cant see it being empty either. Still, have a good day.
Crazy4Coasters! Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I guess I've been lucky the times I've gone during this time of the year because I've lucked out with minimal crowds. But keep your fingers crossed for me to keep my lucky streak alive. Also I'm looking forward to those yummy BBQ ribbs and roasted chicken... Can't wait for that neither!
WFChris Posted March 31, 2009 Author Posted March 31, 2009 ...and hopefully you will each earn a new credit with the elusive 10th coaster!!! chris.
Jew Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I don't think it will be that much busier. It's only a state holiday, so not everyone gets the day off.
Crazy4Coasters! Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Working for the county I even get Washington/Lincoln's and Presidents day as seperate holidays off. You may start your envious rants now...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Could they be counting Joe Cool's Gr8 Sk8 as a coaster? HAHA
socalMAN123 Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 I think they're counting the ferris wheel in Camp Snoopy... What? It's more intense than Silver Bullet. ---Brent
rcdude Posted March 31, 2009 Posted March 31, 2009 Perhaps they count Calico Mine Train? One could easily argue it is a powered coaster (for the record: I don't consider it one). I heard somewhere (I wish I could remember where) that the Calico Mine Ride was entirely gravity powered and the driver only had control of the brake. That could help explain why they need a chain lift in the middle of the ride. I guess that could make this a poor man's scenic railway but I don't really consider it any more of a roller coaster than a Log Flume. In fact, Splash Mountain has a roller coaster section and I don't even consider that a coaster.
rcroques Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Perhaps they count Calico Mine Train? One could easily argue it is a powered coaster (for the record: I don't consider it one). I heard somewhere (I wish I could remember where) that the Calico Mine Ride was entirely gravity powered and the driver only had control of the brake. That could help explain why they need a chain lift in the middle of the ride. I guess that could make this a poor man's scenic railway but I don't really consider it any more of a roller coaster than a Log Flume. In fact, Splash Mountain has a roller coaster section and I don't even consider that a coaster. I'm guessing you're referencing the double down? I don't really think that Calico Mine Ride should be counted as a coaster, which takes their total down to eight, by my count. I also can't say I enjoy Cedar Fair's new advertisement campaign. It reminds me of Del Taco's new campaign... except for it works in Del Taco's case. I also don't think that Knott's is the caliber of park that should be advertised as a "ride warrior" dream. Yes, they have coasters, but there's certain small nuances (which disappear by the day, from what I hear) that make it more than a coaster park. I don't know that I'm making sense, but what I'm trying to say is that Knott's DOES NOT have ten coasters and shouldn't advertise themselves as having that. Although, Cedar Point did say that Superman wasn't a coaster when Magic Mountain held the record. Sincerely, R.C.
CHILLERLC1 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 I've never given an ounce of thought to consider Calico Mine Train was a coaster. I believe it's not.
Rollerman87 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Perhaps they count Calico Mine Train? One could easily argue it is a powered coaster (for the record: I don't consider it one). I heard somewhere (I wish I could remember where) that the Calico Mine Ride was entirely gravity powered and the driver only had control of the brake. That could help explain why they need a chain lift in the middle of the ride. I guess that could make this a poor man's scenic railway but I don't really consider it any more of a roller coaster than a Log Flume. In fact, Splash Mountain has a roller coaster section and I don't even consider that a coaster. Total lie. The entire Mine Ride is powered. The operator does more than control the brakes. As for elusive 1o, hmmm... Jaguar Zoom Xcel Boomerang Pony Sierra Sidewinder Silver Bullet Ghostrider Timberline Twister I've heard (idiots) claim that Supreme Scream is a coaster. Total bullcrap, but they might be trying to promote it as such. That still only brings it to nine.
GhostRider16 Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 They have to be counting Perilous and Supreme Scream. It just doesn't make sense, but thats Knotts for you. I think they wanted to make it a nice round number to make it seem like they had more. We were all talking about this at Xcelerator today and thats what we came up with
Calicoasters Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 ^Was Xcelerator open today? Someone needs to update the ride closures on the phone! I've been wanting to ride Xcelerator the past several days, but didn't go because it says the ride is closed.
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 Perilous Plunge is counted as a coaster, making it the 10th they are referring to in the ads. The park classifies it as such because of it's chain lift and that it's course is entirely track, upstop wheels and all.
Guest Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 ^Was Xcelerator open today? Someone needs to update the ride closures on the phone! I've been wanting to ride Xcelerator the past several days, but didn't go because it says the ride is closed. Yes, see here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=723858#723858
ghost007jas Posted April 1, 2009 Posted April 1, 2009 ^ I could buy that, I suppose. But when I think coaster, that certainly isn't what comes to mind!
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