Matman-TheRide Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 What if Darien Lake rethemed Ride Of Steel to Mountain Dew - Ride Of Caffiene and switched thier soda supplier back to Pepsico?
DarienLaker Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 What if Darien Lake rethemed Ride Of Steel to Mountain Dew - Ride Of Caffiene and switched thier soda supplier back to Pepsico? I doubt it, but I think Darien Lake should rename Ride of Steel to "Superhero"!
Tackleberry Posted November 24, 2015 Posted November 24, 2015 I think those green things by 'Cuda Falls' grave are some of the old campground trailers and not old fright night field trip buses. No those are buses. The camp trailers dont have green roofs or escape hatches.
Matman-TheRide Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I'm hoping that Darien Lake builds a clone of the Kennywood Skyrocket like I suggested earlier on this thread. It would not be the first time a suggestion on this thread became reality (Brain Drain). Thoughts?
DarienLaker Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I'm hoping that Darien Lake builds a clone of the Kennywood Skyrocket like I suggested earlier on this thread. It would not be the first time a suggestion on this thread became reality (Brain Drain). Thoughts? I'm hoping for Darien Lake to build either a clone of Superman: Ultimate Flight/Tempesto or a legitimate family coaster that kids under 48" can ride with an adult.
thrillseeker4552 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 I'm hoping that Darien Lake builds a clone of the Kennywood Skyrocket like I suggested earlier on this thread. It would not be the first time a suggestion on this thread became reality (Brain Drain). Thoughts? If all the suggestions in this thread became a reality, oh boy...
coasterkid124 Posted November 25, 2015 Posted November 25, 2015 ^Hehe it would be a total catastrophe. I was surprised last year when my thought came true about speed slides next to Tornado. But my suggestion was down to Earth. The complex was relatively cheap and didn't take many resources to plan. Some people want the park to build a giant coaster at the snap of their fingers without thinking how much goes into the process. A coaster will come when the time is right. We just have to wait over this ownership controversy.
Matman-TheRide Posted November 27, 2015 Posted November 27, 2015 Hey Doug, how is the Mind Eraser repaint going?
Tackleberry Posted November 29, 2015 Posted November 29, 2015 Hey Doug, how is the Mind Eraser repaint going? I drove by today and the track did look redder than it used to... but it couldve been the distance that made it look that way.
Sk610 Posted December 1, 2015 Posted December 1, 2015 Yes, I drove by the park yesterday as well, but to me the track looked about the same on ME. ROS had definitely not been touched, at least what I could see of it
jedimaster1227 Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 While new rides are always a plus, I find it absolutely respectable that the park is taking the time and money to invest in their existing attractions with new trains, new paint and ride refurbishments. That's a gift not all regional parks are lucky enough to get.
Philrad71 Posted December 3, 2015 Posted December 3, 2015 ^ I agree, but that is way too sensible of a post for this thread!
Sk610 Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Yes, very much agreed on both fronts. Keeping up the existing rides is just as important as adding new ones. Most of the previouos owners/managers did little for existing ride upkeep. If they continue to add new rides and upkeep on existing rides, things will be good. They just must make ROS a priority for the 2017 season. I hope they paint it a color that does not fade as much as red. Maybe a green or blue...
coasterkid124 Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Once the time comes for a repaint on RoS, I agree that they should change the color scheme. The park already has a red coaster with Mind Eraser, plus red fades quicker than all other colors. The paint test on the track done just a few years ago had already faded to the rest of the track pretty much. Generally, colors fade according to the length of their waves. Red has the shortest wavelength, therefore fades quickest. The scale of wavelengths goes ROYGBIV. Although bright colors pop the most, they also don't last long. A green or blue would last longer. Viper went nearly 20 years with green, and always looked good. I think it even looked good when faded. Sorry to drop science there, I just nerd out when it comes to physics.
Tackleberry Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 I think Viper was green closer to 10 years than 20.
Matman-TheRide Posted December 8, 2015 Posted December 8, 2015 So... anything else interesting to talk about?
SbSteveZ Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 ^ The Valravn construction site looks pretty interesting. Seems they've got maybe 30 or so feet left to go before they reach the rides highest point. As for Darien lake? I've got nothin'!
Philrad71 Posted December 13, 2015 Posted December 13, 2015 So... anything else interesting to talk about? Be very, very careful of how you word this type of question within this thread. Do NOT wake the sleeping lion!
aprando1 Posted December 14, 2015 Posted December 14, 2015 I realize it's the middle of December but I really wish Darien Lake was open today. I have been there during the season when the weather wasn't this nice.
SbSteveZ Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 Come to think of it, it is mid-late December. Doug, do you know if the New for 2016 "announcement" will be in January? Or has that not been decided yet?
DougMJr Posted December 15, 2015 Posted December 15, 2015 Sorry SbSteveZ, I have no information I can give at this time. I am excited about the upcoming season though. Lots of good work is being done by all departments right now. I really wish everyone had an opportunity to see how hard our full time employees work. I think that it would put a lot of things in perspective for everyone.
Matman-TheRide Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Sorry SbSteveZ, I have no information I can give at this time. I am excited about the upcoming season though. Lots of good work is being done by all departments right now. I really wish everyone had an opportunity to see how hard our full time employees work. I think that it would put a lot of things in perspective for everyone. So a lot is going on, huh? Is a new ride somehow involved in thier work?
DarienLaker Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 Sorry SbSteveZ, I have no information I can give at this time. I am excited about the upcoming season though. Lots of good work is being done by all departments right now. I really wish everyone had an opportunity to see how hard our full time employees work. I think that it would put a lot of things in perspective for everyone. So a lot is going on, huh? Is a new ride somehow involved in their work? I wonder if the bathrooms are getting a remodel?
Diamondbacker27 Posted December 17, 2015 Posted December 17, 2015 So... anything else interesting to talk about? Be very, very careful of how you word this type of question within this thread. Do NOT wake the sleeping lion! He's been woken.
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