Angry_Gumball Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Definitely good news! My brother is actually at the 'Walk right now and witnessed it testing before me whether if he saw riders in it is beyond me, something he wouldn't pay attention to anything like that as he's a casual park goer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 23, 2013 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Awesome! Maybe I'll try it out on the way to WCB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted August 24, 2013 Share Posted August 24, 2013 If it's even open before then, not trying to rain on your parade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffkal Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 I really appreciate the updates on Undertow. Cool to see it testing! Anybody make it out this past weekend? I don't see any updates on the park website or FB page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 CF uploaded a nice, lengthy testing video on YouTube yesterday: Â [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Awesome! It does look like it has a ways to go though before it opens. Are they making adjustments to the trains? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 ^ I think they're using sensors on the trains to check speeds, forces, etc. Â I heard that Undertow is ready for the DOSH inspection, and if that goes well, the ride could open later this week. They really want it open for Labor Day weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Undertow may open tomorrow, depending on if the ride passes the DOSH inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Undertow may open tomorrow, depending on if the ride passes the DOSH inspection. Â Now let's hope! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Undertow may open tomorrow, depending on if the ride passes the DOSH inspection. Â I have a feeling it will, I mean it's not Windseeker or anything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Undertow didn't open today. Word is that it may open early next week. Although it may be ready sooner, they aren’t sure if they want to open it for the crazy busy Labor Day weekend.  I was out at the Boardwalk today and Undertow was testing just after noon, but later in the afternoon testing stopped, although a coaster mechanic was still on the platform working on things. For what it’s worth, the queue hasn’t even started to be built yet. I do have some information as to why the ride was so far behind schedule. I don’t know how big of a contribution this made, but here it is: Maurer didn’t ship the ride pieces how the Boardwalk thought they would. It apparently shipped in much smaller parts than anticipated, which left maintenance with the tasks of putting everything together with limited knowledge of the ride.  General update:  Some of these things might be months old – sorry if you are already aware of these changes. I don’t go to the park very often anymore.  Haunted Castle changes: - The raised deck area when you enter the swamp is completely gone. The swamp now is at the same level as the rest of the ride. - The swamp monster gag has been greatly enhanced and pops up very quickly and bounces around a bit. -There is a brand new gag in the swamp – a giant spider! It’s a great gag. Very surprising and well-designed. The spider’s legs get closer to your car than just about anything else on the ride. - There is something that looks like a snake in the bushes right in the same area as the dinosaur. - The tree falling gag is still too late (has been like that forever) - Overall, the ride keeps getting better and better as they tweak things. It’s still far from a world-class dark ride, but is heading in the right direction with each change and addition.  - Giant Dipper is running great.  - All rides are open (excluding Undertow).  - Fireball got a refurb last winter, and it’s running like the day it opened! It’s once again, smooth, forceful, and FULL of airtime. It needed some TLC and boy did it get it. The lighting package has changed also, for better/worse. The new lights only cover the ride carriage. The ride structure and pendulum are without lights. The lights the ride does have, however, are the modern color-changing type, and are neat to watch.  - Two politically-correct cavepeople (a caveman and cavewoman) have been placed on park benches so that guests can sit next to and pose with them.  - Marini’s has a permanent, new taffy/candy stand open, located across from the Merry-Go-Round.  - A lot of Cave Train's gags are either not functioning or partially working with respect to both the motion of the figures and sound effects. The ride could really use some TLC.  - That’s about all I can think of! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 ^Thanks for the update, I appreciate being up-to-date on the Undertow situation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 If they don't open it for this weekend will they open it at all? I was hoping maybe I could get a ride on it it while I head down to WCB, but maybe it'll have to wait until next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Undertow didn't open today. Word is that it may open early next week. Although it may be ready sooner, they aren’t sure if they want to open it for the crazy busy Labor Day weekend.  I can't imagine they don't want it open for the 'last official weekend of summer'. Even if it has some growing pains, it will help with capacity around the rest of the boardwalk and at least earn them some credit that they got it open for the last holiday of the big season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted August 31, 2013 Share Posted August 31, 2013 ^ That's true, and I would love it if they were able to get it open! Although, if they chose to open it on such a busy day and there is a breakdown with long delays, they are going to have a lot of angry guests (who have maybe bought tickets just for Undertow). Might be wiser from their standpoint to open for the first time on a less busy day. I guess it really depends on how reliable the ride is. Â UPDATE: Â The Boardwalk posted this in response to a question on Facebook asking if Undertow will open this weekend: Not this weekend. We are putting the final touches on the new ride and have begun the state mandated inspection process. Once this is completed we will open Undertow. We will announce the opening on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,Google+) as soon as we know the date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Any update in whether Undertow is opening soon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Any update in whether Undertow is opening soon? Â Did you read the last post from 24 hours ago? The park will update via social media, no need to be so impatient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Any update in whether Undertow is opening soon? Â Did you read the last post from 24 hours ago? The park will update via social media, no need to be so impatient. My bad. I was anxious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Crossing my fingers it opens soon. I'm going to be generous and give it some time, planning on hitting up the 'Walk sometime soon (after WCB of course)...Not only do I want to ride Undertow and Giant Dipper, but there's a certain flat ride that I want to hit up before the 'Walk goes into limited op mode...this flat ride lives indoors and is set up to a fancy light package and techno music...that is, Wipeout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheep-O-Matic Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Okay, so I went on the Boardwalk on August 24th and 31st, and no Undertow. So I got a souvenir 99cent refill cup that advertises the ride. Happy about that at least. I guess I'll have to ride Undertow sometime next year. I suppose they're going to promote Undertow for 2014 since it's opening so late (just like they had to do for the Sea Swings (promoting it for 2009) because they opened it so late in 2008). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Well I'm knocking on wood that Undertow will open up by by my visit on Sunday the 15th. That gives them this weekend and a whole week of downtime to iron out any problems! Â I'm also speculating that they will really push for it to be open by the Golden Ticket Awards this weekend, cause they're hosting it this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Golden Ticket Awards with an attraction that's to be closed...a huge embarrassment that they can't help (which sucks). I heard Maurer Sohne is to be present at the awards? I see they're a sponsor...has to be somewhat of an embarrassment on their behalf as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
805Andrew Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 ^I didn't know the Golden Ticket Awards were this weekend. Interesting its the same weekend as WCB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Found this on their itinerary:  Take a spin on the Boardwalk’s newest ride – a Maurer Söhne spinning coaster named Undertow. Other rides open exclusively for Golden Ticket guests include two National Historic Landmarks: The 1911 Looff Carousel and 1924 Giant Dipper as well as the Haunted Castle and some classic Boardwalk games. Appetizers, beer, wine, and soft drinks will be served.  http://www.goldenticketawards.com/2013-event/2013-itinerary  Could it be? I do realize that the GTA and rides are not open to the public (this event is being held Friday) and is a private event. But still...could this mean that opening is just on the horizon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 ^I didn't know the Golden Ticket Awards were this weekend. Interesting its the same weekend as WCB. Why is it interesting that it's the same weekend as WCB? The two things have absolutely nothing to do with each other. We weren't even aware of the Golden Ticket date when we set the date for WCB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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