robbalvey Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Hey everyone! Since we are leaving for China again in two days I figured I'd post one of my favorite segments from our recent "Coaster Expedition Volume 12" DVD for you all to see. This time around it's Happy Valley Shenzhen! The "Original" Happy Valley park in China. This park (and the video) has some very, VERY bizarre rides and antics including the "Christmas Themed Dark Ride" and the water cannons of death! Enjoy the video...post your comments below! [coastertube]http://www.themeparkreview.com/coastertube/play.php?vid=happy_valley_shenzhen_5nkx[/coastertube] And remember, you can pick up this DVD along with other TPR goodies in the TPR Store: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/ Thank you again for all your support! --Robb ps. If anyone is having problems viewing this video, please post ASAP!
auzzieparkz Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Cool, looks like you had a fun time. I got to go on a trip one day I got a question do you deliver those DVDs to Australia.
hipbrianhop Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Nice video, looks like a cool park to me, with all the nice theming. I think the chinese can't get enough of water spraying in their eyes, strange cannons, strange people....
hobbit Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 whoow ! looks awesome.. i always like chinees themeparks, they are always very different than the themeparks here in the Netherlands, that train is very long from that yellow suspended looping coaster! that tidal wave has lots of water! in Island of adventure rip saw falls there where also bad people who put a coin in a watermachine! thanks for the video!
robbalvey Posted August 31, 2009 Author Posted August 31, 2009 Cool, looks like you had a fun time. I got to go on a trip one day I got a question do you deliver those DVDs to Australia. Yes we do! Our DVDs work in all international players and are shipped all over the world! --Robb
DenDen Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 OK, those really are the connons of death! HOLY CRAP! Awesome video, but they always are!
CorkscrewFoley Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 LOL! Joey looked so macho holding his piece sideways. Well done, Robb.
Roachman Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Those water cannons are sooo AWESOME!! It's like like turning on a firehose on a boat load of riders!! Hilarious!!
traincrossin Posted August 31, 2009 Posted August 31, 2009 Awesome video Robb! What is up with the Chinese and not wanting to get wet? Almost everyone in that vid was wearing a poncho on those water rides. I think I saw an umbrella as well. And was it just me or did that SLC look, I don't know, smooth?
miniviews Posted September 1, 2009 Posted September 1, 2009 You got to give Miles and Steve credit. They were the only folks without a poncho!!! We actually hung around this portion of the park to hoses folks after the already drenching splash after the drop. These water cannons are also used on the rapids--and if you ask for it, the ride op will activate one of the many water cannons.
CoasterFreaks Posted September 1, 2009 Posted September 1, 2009 I had a blast at this park back in May. Only park I have ever visited that stepped us through stretching exercises before riding a roller coaster (suspended looping coaster). The Mine Train coaster was also fun. Quirky though was the "Tidal-Wave" type ride that had a plexi-glass wall keeping the "wave" from soaking people on the bridge. The water cannons WERE fun to watch though I'll never forget the young lady who grabbed onto me and my friend in the haunted-house walk-through and screamed the whole way through. Not sure if she was serious or just a plant. It was entertaining either way. One last thing that impressed me about the park was their apparent lack of desire to overcharge for things like merchandise and food. Prices seemed to be on par for what you pay for things outside of the park.
SharkTums Posted September 1, 2009 Posted September 1, 2009 ^It's funny you mention the stretching exercises!! When we were there last year Robb and I were switching off watching the baby and riding stuff. Well, Robb and the group went to the SLC, rode, that was it. Then it was my turn (Jeff accompanied me), well we were put in this classroom and had to go through stretching exercises and other random chants and stuff! When we asked everyone else about this they had no clue what we were talking about!!!! I assume that the ops saw a bunch of westerners altogether and let them skip it, but since it was only Jeff and I, they grouped us with the locals and put us through our paces!
montezooma Posted September 1, 2009 Posted September 1, 2009 HOORAY! for China! I am on my way there now. Got sidetracked in Tokyo due to bad weather but will be there in the morning. After a long summer at Cowabunga Bay, I am SO ready for this trip! Hurry up everyone and get here so we can start!!!!
robbalvey Posted September 7, 2009 Author Posted September 7, 2009 Time to un-stick this If you haven't checked out this video yet, you should watch it (it's on page 1) and post comments about it. Enjoy! --Robb
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