miniviews Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 "Hello sir" and "Hello madam" (normal greeting of a sales girl/guy at a megamall in the Philippines), I experienced a powered roller coaster credit (I won't count it) on top of the Crown Regency Hotel and Towers in Cebu City, Philippines. This ride is quite a thrill for folks afraid of heights (or the impact to the ground). The coaster track flirts around the edge of the hotel base for approximately 5 minutes and there's a choice of an insanity program where the speed varies and a normal program. The coaster cars tilt to a maximum degree of 55 degrees via a joystick on the lap bar restraint. Price is very cheap to Westerner standards: entrance P480 for two, and ride (edge coaster or skywalk) P500 for two. A photographer is also available to take photos of your reaction on the ride with an additional nominal fee ... The other attractions on the tower includes a restaurant with live music, kid's play area, a gentlemen's club (simply beautiful non-naked girls dancing "go-go" style), and my favorite attraction, skywalk extreme. Skywalk is a similar attraction to Macau Tower's Skywalk X with folks strapped to a harness that allows access to a platform without a rail. However, the Skywalk at Cebu has more restrictions since the safety gear is not similar to Macau Tower (ie, you can swing on the harness as shown in TPR's Coaster Expedition Volume 12 video [sales pitch because I'm the swinging TPR featured on the ending segment]); you can't swing or place any weight on the safety harness. Otherwise, great photo opportunities and a nice leisure walk that can be quite romantic!! Photos follow ... Finally, the mechanism that tilts the coaster train. View towards the mountain of Cebu On the Eastern portion of the tower -- Do you trust Philippines workmanship? (I do, obviously) Here's some night views of the Edge Coaster next to the non-functional bar. A closer view of the mechanics underneat the coaster train. All by myself on the Edge Coaster with tilt at approximately 50 degrees. The joystick shown above next to the seat belt. I'm unsure if there's an overriding rule between the two joysticks. Edge coaster station A portion of the coaster track beyond the edge of the hotel's foundation. The unfinished building is a residential tower and below the coaster track is Skywalk and the cable used to keep you from falling over the edge. For the coaster nerds, the sound isolation track mounts. View looking toward the airport, the SM Mall, and the crazy streets of Cebu City The coaster track flirts the Western edge of the hotel. In the background you can see Bohol island, famous for their "Chocolate Hills". World's 1st Edge Coaster sign invites you daily... Snack and bottomless ice tea is included with the price of admission. A closer view of the activities on top of the Crown Regency Hotel & Tower in Cebu City, Philippines The 40-story tower from the base with its Starbucks Coffee and beggers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniviews Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 The other attraction is the Skywalk. Apparently, next door is a residence tower being built by the same owner of Crown Regency Cebu City and the Skywalk may be extended to the other tower. Otherwise, enjoy the walk around the tower during the day, and at night -- romantic I tell you! Finally, trying my game at 40-stories high -- success? Here's my friend who had no fear (I feared) -- how can I be the man to sweep her off her feet? Pose that the Macau Tower's Skywalk X is famous for... On the edge overlooking Fuente Osmeña I survived the Skywalk! Twice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 WoW! The Edge Coaster looks pretty boring to me, but I would love to try out the Skywalk thing! It looks like it is a blast!! Hope you had fun! Thanks for sharing your photos! ~Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looty Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Very interesting! I have never heard of an "edge" coaster before. Skywalk looks amazing and I hope to try it out in Vegas someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastered Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 They call this thing a coaster, but for me just like the Disk 'O Coaster this is no rollercoaster. This thing is more like an extreme kind of scenic ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astro runner Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks for posting this...Great pics and a wonderful report! BTW, I hope everything worked out well with the girl!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Well, those look thoroughly and pants-crappingly terrifying to me. Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudtheWeiser Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Im with dandaman filled pants all round on that lot lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 No way in Hell would there be enough money on the face of the planet to pay me to walk or stand on the edge of a building like that.....and Looty, we dont have anything like that here in Vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Is that pretty new? It wasn't out there when I was in the Philippines a few years ago. The only ones I got to ride were the ones at Star City and Glico's at Mega Mall. Really awesome pictures!!! That looks crazy and I'm not sure if I would have ridden if it had been there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisFL Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 I didn't know about that place when I was in the Philippines either...well, I might be back there soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Nothing to exciting, kinda unique and thrilling. Thanks for sharing, though! Always love something new and different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Thanks for sharing the pics, Mike--that "little" coaster is kind of freaky looking. A night ride would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looty Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 No way in Hell would there be enough money on the face of the planet to pay me to walk or stand on the edge of a building like that.....and Looty, we dont have anything like that here in Vegas I thought I read something somewhere that said Stratosphere was looking to build one. Here: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=51080&highlight=stratosphere So....I hope to try it out in Vegas someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 The Stratosphere had a coaster till a few years ago (High Roller). I rode it once and thought, "Eh." This "Edge" ride...is it actually a coaster? I ask because it looks like it just rolls along a level path around the top of that building. What powers it? Or is there a lift hill and drop that we don't see? The High Roller had a tire drive lift, then you coasted down and up as you circled the building. But these attractions look like fun. Me, not being scared of heights, would certainly ride if I ever go there. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginny Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Mike, that looks like so much fun. I'm going to have to get there some day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That looks great and so does your friend! Good luck with sweeping her off her feet!!! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Looks really cool, but I'm going to go against the law here and say that not even Jeff Johnson would count that as a coaster!!! Oh who am I kidding, of course he would!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1pizza14 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That is the most insane ride ever. So do you get to control if you tilt or not? I would be so freaked out. High roller in Las Vegas and all the rides on the tower were fun. I visited there quite a while ago. I was screaming like hell on the big shot! HAHA i would be so scared to go on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniviews Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Thanks all for your comments! I do hope Stratosphere Las Vegas open similar rides--Macau Tower is a base that could be followed. Although, I can't imagine the amount of "not my fault" disclosure forms you would need to sign for. For some folks, this ride would be thrilling, for others, meh! I'm on the thrilled/freak out column. The tilt is controlled by the rider and I've seen riders stay leveled throughout the ride. I myself won't count this as a coaster. The track is leveled around the perimeter of the hotel, and the "coaster" train is propelled by a tire on the train. See pic below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Looks like an interesting ride, although I don't think I'd call it a coaster. Even though the layout just goes around the tower, it still looks like it could be thrilling for most. I know it would be for me, and if If I get on it, I probably wouldn't tilt it that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldJJman Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Great find Mike!! Looks really cool! Ah.. Someday. Looks really cool, but I'm going to go against the law here and say that not even Jeff Johnson would count that as a coaster!!! Oh who am I kidding, of course he would!!!!! NO, I WOULD NOT!!! JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gisco Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Great find Mike!! Looks really cool! Ah.. Someday. Looks really cool, but I'm going to go against the law here and say that not even Jeff Johnson would count that as a coaster!!! Oh who am I kidding, of course he would!!!!! NO, I WOULD NOT!!! JJ Yeah, Jeff wouldn't count it as one credit, there are two seats so it would be TWO credits! Nice pics Mike. I could do the "coaster" but not the walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 "...the 'coaster' train is propelled by a tire on the train." (miniviews) I thought it was something like that. Still looks like a fun ride, if for nothing else the scenic view from high above the city. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Great find Mike!! Looks really cool! Ah.. Someday. Looks really cool, but I'm going to go against the law here and say that not even Jeff Johnson would count that as a coaster!!! Oh who am I kidding, of course he would!!!!! NO, I WOULD NOT!!! JJ Yeah, Jeff wouldn't count it as one credit, there are two seats so it would be TWO credits! Nice pics Mike. I could do the "coaster" but not the walk. He wouldn't count it as two credits! Don't forget the wheel assemblies! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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