bgwfreak777 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 (edited) Today I got to go to the park for photos for a story on ThrillNetwork. Anyway, here's a few highlights and you can also check out all 100 photos here. Just a few disclaimers for a few of the pics: For the longest time the locals dreamed of having a "hyper under the bridge", which like Griffon's drop under the foot bridge would have been very cool. But it got to be a long running joke, that go old, but we still drove the former PR manager crazy with it. We'll probably still use the joke in 2010, but we need to put it to rest soon. By we, I mean me. The reference to the bathrooms and the helix was referring to a pic a local friend took of the helix from outside the park, and made it look like the helix dove into the picnic area bathrooms. And I guess that's it, inside jokes are just that I guess. And they make no sense if you haven't heard the backstory. **** Dani was nice enough to let me in the park, and to my shock she says "Get in your car, we're driving through the park". I was like, uh, ok. So add that to my list of amusement park related things I've done, I've driven through Carowinds in my car! Any who, here's the famous bridge at the front of the park, *must restrain self from using "hyper under the bridge" as a joke!* Oh heck, I just did. The storage shed is about the same as last time I was out there. Dirt! The station kind of came to a halt as well, since the track work has been flying along. They only have 3 pieces left and she's done! Sexy curves. Hmmmm....I think it's a B&M!!! That's all they've got left to finish. Feel my eyes, I've got double vision. Nope, this isn't the final piece, third to the last. Dani said they have 2 more on the way, set to arrive 12/18. I can't think of a better Christmas present! Hello Mr. Builder Dude. Wait, I've got clearance! Don't call security! Reminds me of a big blue coaster up in Ohio with the track going straight up out of the station like that. Helix get close enough to the ground for ya? Hard to get the whole thing in there, guess it's cause it dives through the bathrooms. Did I mention I got to DRIVE through Carowinds? Don't worry little track piece, you will soon join the rest! Don't cry! You'll rust! Spiraly. Dani says: "It's freakin' cold out here! Will you coaster geeks hurry up already?!?" Actually she would never say that, she's too nice. But you know she was probably thinking it. I better hush or she will be ban me from media day. The last section to be installed, from the other side. Curvy. Yeah, we see ya Beetle. The angles are weird on this coaster. Some places it looks gigantic, some place it looks only as tall as Afterburn. Speaking of Afterburn, I'm hearing he's been seen going to a therapist these days. Inferiority complex or something. Sideways lately? No, don't call security! I've got clearance! I think they need to get a little closer to the ground. You're gonna fly into the midcourse. Winterfest, I miss thee. The heavens open, and an approving sunbeam shows on our hero. Here a trim... There a trim. Where is Wall-E when you need him. A thing of beauty. The mall provides a great place to take pics. What strange torture device is this? I'm goin' ghost! Yeah buddy, we know. Thanks for reading. Edited February 24, 2010 by bgwfreak777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Great pictures Wes! I'm a little sad I didn't get to come out and join you today. The ride is looking so good, I tell you February can't come fast enough. I agree with you about Winterfest, hey maybe that's something that will change with the new buyout? If BGE and Dollywood can have Christmas events, then we most certainly can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy4 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Great TR. You better give us a review on Media Day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscoe Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Great TR, I have my fingers crossed that I get a chance to ride this next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Yea great photo's Wes and thanks for letting me join. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkdcoaster Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for the pics....can't wait JEFF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for sharing. I added a couple of your pics to the Park Index. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I will add some of my photo's from this venture in a few days. I really enjoyed how we used the volks wagon beatle to drive around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Wow that went up fast! Awesome pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for the update! For some reason, I assumed this was for the other Intimidator, and became really confused when the built track didn't look like the layout artwork. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiminn6 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Awesome photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Thanks for the update! For some reason, I assumed this was for the other Intimidator, and became really confused when the built track didn't look like the layout artwork. Me too, but my first confused look was the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 Here is one photo from off my Iphone, from the days events. Stereotypical "I gotta have a track self shot". Dani took the photo for me. The one interesting thing is that the track for how ever big it looks up close is so much smaller than it really seems. The one pic Wes has of the box of rusty red things if anyone wondered with the Wall-E joke. Are track end-caps, so during transit the ends where they weld do not get damaged. I just can't myself believe how far ahead of schedule they are on this massive beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJGoBlue Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 This ride looks great...glad to see that it is almost done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 This baby will definitely give some orgiastic scream - 100% guaranteed! Dare I say that this is going to better than Laser Snake Horse on Fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak777 Posted December 19, 2009 Author Share Posted December 19, 2009 Just a few disclaimers I should've included in my original story: For the longest time the locals dreamed of having a "hyper under the bridge", which like Griffon's drop under the foot bridge would have been very cool. But it got to be a long running joke, that go old, but we still drove the former PR manager crazy with it. We'll probably still use the joke in 2010, but we need to put it to rest soon. By we, I mean me. The reference to the bathrooms and the helix was referring to a pic a local friend took of the helix from outside the park, and made it looked like the helix dove into the picnic area bathrooms. And I guess that's it, inside jokes are just that I guess. And they make no sense if you haven't heard the backstory. Anyway, on with the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStitch626 Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 This is my favorite image I shot with my Iphone when on the tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak777 Posted December 20, 2009 Author Share Posted December 20, 2009 These were taken last night, not on the tour. But I think they came out pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrideseeker Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 For some reason, I assumed this was for the other Intimidator, and became really confused when the built track didn't look like the layout artwork. Same here! I am not a big fan of the two coasters having pretty much the same name, but being nothing alike, and being built at the same time...~Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 Nicely done on the pics, thanks for posting them. I just checked out the webcam, and it looks like the final few pieces are now in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleEye Posted December 22, 2009 Share Posted December 22, 2009 great photos dude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak777 Posted February 23, 2010 Author Share Posted February 23, 2010 I was looking through the database, and somehow carolinacaniac got credit for all my photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 This is me when I was viewing your pictures: This is me afterwards: Although I will be visiting KINGS DOMINION on opening day (that's April 2, Good Friday, for the rest of you), since I do process a Cedar Fair Platinum Pass I will try to visit CAROWINDS during the season. Do I look Intimadated? Plus I want to reride the Carolina Cobra and the Nighthawk again. I just cannot get enough of those rides! "You can sleep on that!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 I was looking through the database, and somehow carolinacaniac got credit for all my photos. My apologies - I have corrected the credits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak777 Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Cool, I wasn't really worried about it. I just thought it was kinda funny. And here are a few of it testing and one to prove that it does snow in Charlotte. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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