Woodie Warrior Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Well what a coincidence, Ed Hart did wonder why some people do not like Thunder Run at the last rides event lunch and some people did say it was a little rough. Guess the park is trying to make it the #1 wooden coaster that it was when it opened. Personally, I don't think making it any smoother will make it a better ride. The layout is kind of boring, and even from the back seat there isn't much airtime. It's a decent introductory coaster, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 Well what a coincidence, Ed Hart did wonder why some people do not like Thunder Run at the last rides event lunch and some people did say it was a little rough. Guess the park is trying to make it the #1 wooden coaster that it was when it opened. Personally, I don't think making it any smoother will make it a better ride. The layout is kind of boring, and even from the back seat there isn't much airtime. It's a decent introductory coaster, though. RMC can fix that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 It's great that they are maintaining an older woodie as well as they are though! Good for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 (edited) . Edited October 12, 2017 by jynx242 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think Thunder Run is just fine in comparison to what Kentucky Kingdom offers. I'm a big critic of rough coasters and it seemed very smooth, especially in comparison to what nearby Holiday World has to offer. I put Thunder Run in the category of one ride per visit. If the park had a few more larger and thrilling options I probably wouldn't pay any attention to it, but they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I think Thunder Run is just fine in comparison to what Kentucky Kingdom offers. I'm a big critic of rough coasters and it seemed very smooth, especially in comparison to what nearby Holiday World has to offer. I was just in the middle of writing the exact same thing. I enjoyed Thunder Run quite a bit. We made our first visit to Kentucky Kingdom and our first visit to Holiday World on the same day earlier this year and (while it won't make any top 10 lists) I thought Thunder Run was infinitely smoother and more enjoyable than Raven or Legend. I didn't really find the ride rough at all, but a little track work is always welcome. Good for Kentucky Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTristanA Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 Probably the best Dinn coaster out there left (which isn't saying much at all) but easily the best maintained if we look how bad the others got over time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Well what a coincidence, Ed Hart did wonder why some people do not like Thunder Run at the last rides event lunch and some people did say it was a little rough. Guess the park is trying to make it the #1 wooden coaster that it was when it opened. Personally, I don't think making it any smoother will make it a better ride. The layout is kind of boring, and even from the back seat there isn't much airtime. It's a decent introductory coaster, though. RMC can fix that The irony is faaar too strong in this one, lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliHorton Posted October 15, 2017 Share Posted October 15, 2017 I went to both Kentucky Kingdom and Holiday World for the first time over this summer (along with Kings Island but nobody has mentioned that place). I absolutely LOVED all of the woodies I rode. Raven was pretty rough. Well, it was on and off throughout the day. I rode it ten times and I thought it was glossy smooth five times, I thought it was moderately rough twice, and I thought it was unbearably rough three times. I never even rode in the backseat. I thought the Legend was VERY smooth and I LOVED it. And Thunder Run. There is just something about it that I really loved. I loved all the low to the ground turns and I loved those ejector airtime hills. Plus I thought it was very smooth in the front seat. I rode it in the back and it was moderately rough. Although I am younger so I can take a little more jostling around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbeeler Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Well what a coincidence, Ed Hart did wonder why some people do not like Thunder Run at the last rides event lunch and some people did say it was a little rough. Guess the park is trying to make it the #1 wooden coaster that it was when it opened. Personally, I don't think making it any smoother will make it a better ride. The layout is kind of boring, and even from the back seat there isn't much airtime. It's a decent introductory coaster, though. RMC can fix that The irony is faaar too strong in this one, lol lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkysTheLimit Posted October 30, 2017 Share Posted October 30, 2017 It would be nice to see a new addition to the Water Park next to refresh Hurricane Bay a little bit, After Four Years since the expansion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 WDRB just posted KK's announcement for 2018: LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Kingdom plans two new rides and two new attractions next season. In a release, the park announced a new thrill ride called Scream Xtreme and a new family ride called Rock 'n Roller. Two new films are being added to the 5D Cinema. The first look at the "Happy Family, The Ride" film is of an animated family complete with a Frankenstein. The second film is "Journey 2: Mysterious Island," which stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Kentucky Kingdom also plans to do extensive track work on the park's classic wooden coaster, "Thunder Run." Other upgrades for the park include new cabanas near the giant wave pool, more shade structures and new seating throughout the park. President and CEO Ed Hart said in a release that the park had a record 2017 season drawing more than 9,000 visitors a day during the summer peak. More than 30 percent of those guests came from surrounding states. Hart said when he and his partners, Ed Glasscock, Bruce Lunsford, and the Al J. Schneider Company, reopened the park in 2014 it had a total of 27 theme and water park rides. After an investment of $70 million, the park now has 70 rides and attractions. Season passes for 2018 go on sale on the Kentucky Kingdom website on Friday, Nov. 3 for $69.95. Season passes include unlimited admission, free parking, $1 soft drinks and discounted food and merchandise. Free tubes for the water park and free sunscreen are offered to all Kentucky Kingdom guests. Additional discounts are included in the early bird season passes. Details can be found on the park website. http://www.wdrb.com/story/36750528/kentucky-kingdom-adds-4-new-attractions-for-2018-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Happy Family is a Mack Media production. The TPR group saw it at Europa in 2016. Interesting that it's coming state-side. I think they're doing a feature-length release of the film as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Scream Extreme, is a new generation Enterprise, to replace the old one. Curious to see what the other ride is. They said the older watersildes in Hurricane Bay were going away, but they didn't say anything about them. Maybe a New Watercoaster, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Scream Extreme, is a new generation Enterprise, to replace the old one. Curious to see what the other ride is. They said the older watersildes in Hurricane Bay were going away, but they didn't say anything about them. Maybe a New Watercoaster, huh? I'm wondering if they are going to take out that whole ride complex and put the cabanas there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 This is on the park website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 The Zamperla Endeavor is a fun ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I'm excited for Xstream Scream. I haven't been on one of those yet so I'll get the chance when I visit in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I love this park and it keeps getting better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigcwd2000 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I am very happy to see this park continue to do well. Looks like some nice additions for next season. I look forward to my future visits to this park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 It's a great ride. I was able to ride it down at six flags over Texas this summer. The himalaya ride looks similar to the version that jeepers has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Scream Extreme, is a new generation Enterprise, to replace the old one. Curious to see what the other ride is. They said the older watersildes in Hurricane Bay were going away, but they didn't say anything about them. Maybe a New Watercoaster, huh? I'm wondering if they are going to take out that whole ride complex and put the cabanas there. I could see that, Cabana's around the lazy River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Happy family also came to Everlands 4d cinema this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Scream Extreme, is a new generation Enterprise, to replace the old one. Curious to see what the other ride is. They said the older watersildes in Hurricane Bay were going away, but they didn't say anything about them. Maybe a New Watercoaster, huh? I'm wondering if they are going to take out that whole ride complex and put the cabanas there. I could see that, Cabana's around the lazy River. It was written that they'd be near the wave pool: Other upgrades for the park include new cabanas near the giant wave pool, more shade structures and new seating throughout the park. http://www.wdrb.com/story/36750528/kentucky-kingdom-adds-4-new-attractions-for-2018-season Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuxedomask5432 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Wow, Thunder Run is getting another refurbishment, and it doesn't even seem like it's been that long since the last one. It was one of my favorite woodies even when it was rough. This park has been installing some great attractions, and now I think I need to go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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