yankees15 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Why wasn't the Laser operating? I can't wait to go there this August, and also, when is the best time to go to the park in August? I would say any weekday Monday-Thursday. I was at the park today also and Voodoo does look awesome up close! I heard a TON of people in the park talking about the ride, so I expect it to be a hit. A lot of people in this area don't even know what a launch coaster is. Also, I was wondering why the train wasn't in the station. The train was stopped just outside of the station on the launch track. Does anyone know the reason for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildMouse Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Looking forward to riding this next month. Impulse coasters have been high on my 'must ride' list for some time now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwerling Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I believe Wicked Twister stops in that general area when it has a mislaunch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I cant wait to ride VooDoo, this will be my second impulse & im excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 The first part of the train is new because of damage caused when the ride had a whoopsies at Geauga Lake and never opened again.This is new to me. What happened? Was the launch somehow too powerful, and it slammed into the stopper? That doesn't even seem possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsPlusNotes Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 I'd have to go back through different forums to read the story again ... but it was along the lines of Geauga Lake was doing their normal morning testing and the ops kept hearing a weird noise. They did more tests and on one launch the LIMs were misaligned and the ride sorta crashed ... not like horrible but it did major damage to the lims and the first part of the train. Because of this the ride never reopened at Geauga, and that part of the train is now totally new at Dorney. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 The first part of the train is new because of damage caused when the ride had a whoopsies at Geauga Lake and never opened again.This is new to me. What happened? Was the launch somehow too powerful, and it slammed into the stopper? That doesn't even seem possible. As NewsPlusNotes said, a magnet fin on the train was slightly bent, enough to not go through the slot properly and hit the LIMs attached to the track at high speeds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 Is it just me, or does the station kinda look like TTD at CP with all the flags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsPlusNotes Posted May 4, 2008 Share Posted May 4, 2008 ^ Yes the flags are very similar to Dragsters... CF Corp P&D must have done the 'new' part of Voodoo's station hence the similarities. All of the rest of the station is the same from Geauga, far as I can tell. Mike The ride's station from Geauga, grabbed from YouTube videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 I believe Wicked Twister stops in that general area when it has a mislaunch Alright thanks for informing me on that. It was just odd looking to me that the train would be stopped there in that position all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsPlusNotes Posted May 18, 2008 Share Posted May 18, 2008 Voodoo actually opened yesterday! I happened to be there and took some pics. I'd never been on the ride at Geauga Lake, so it was new to me. I really enjoyed it... the launch is pretty good and I actually loved the holding brake. It was operating again today but Dorney had a park buyout for Girl Scouts. Hopefully now that we know it's operating more people can ride next weekend. Mike Important park people and happy riders. It's a fun ride to watch at the park. Holding brake in action. Wish the sky was a nicer shade of blue... The launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 ^ About how long was the wait on Saturday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsPlusNotes Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 It was under 30 mins for the afternoon, from what I've heard. (I had to leave shortly after my ride) Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgathriller Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) I was browsing the usedrides.com website, and came across an ad for Laser at Dorney Park. This is the description it gave- Description: 1979 Schwarzkopf LOOPING COASTER.THIS COASTER WAS BUILT TO BE PORTABLE. IT WILL LOAD ON 26 TRAILERS.This ride is 93 feet tall, 2,200 feet long, and has two vertical loops. This coaster first operated in 1979 as Cobra at Parque de la Ciudad (translates to "City Park") in Buenos Aires, Argentina. It was moved and opened at Dorney Park in 1986 as Colossus. It was renamed Laser a few years later. ASKING PRICE IS $1,200,000.00 It also includes actual pictures of Laser. Is Laser really up for sale or is this a false ad? It is for sale under Tommy, the head of ride sales for Usedrides.com so it must be real. I haven't heard anything about Laser being sold until I came across this ad. I would give a direct link but it doesn't allow me. You can go to usedrides.com and its ad reference number is 34676. Or you can go from the home page, click on "search ads" under the for sale banner. Then click on "All Ads" and it will be listed on page 3. Why is it up for sale? Edited December 17, 2011 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astat Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 There have been rumors of Laser being on the chopping block for a number of years now, so I wouldn't really be surprised if it's true. I just hope it finds a nice new home if it's sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMC Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 I've never ridden the ride, although it looks fun (most Shwarzkopf's are) but the sale has also been reported on Screamscape.com. Demon Drop at Cedar Point has been up for sale for a couple years and it's still thrilling riders daily as best I know! If you can, ride it while it's still there. I had the same thing happen to me at my homepark of SFGA with Deja Vu, but our ride DID get sold. I miss it terribly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Fuck you, Cedar Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiAdventureMan87 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 There are a lot more things wrong with Cedar Fair than their wish to get rid of the Demon Drop. Is Demon Drop any good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VivaLaVibora Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Why is it up for sale? It's a really old ride is 1. I don't think it gets too much of a line, but yet it's not my homepark, so I don't really know if it does it or not, but I'm thinking it does. I think this ride is an awesome ride, but what can you do about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeist04 Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 fudge you, Cedar Fair. I second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hercules Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 fudge you, Cedar Fair. I have more choice words then that...... like....... *%*# you you *$&%*#ing mother$*%*ers! This is a sad day. To think, the line last Sunday was the longest that I had seen it in 6 years. The popularity of Voodoo is really doing wonders for Laser, and now, it really is for sale. And for what? I can't see them having plans for anything worth while over there, unless they really did get that extra couple acres in that area and are looking to place a wood coaster, but I have heard that they are just looking to expand the parking lot. In either case, I will still be very bitter. I was just starting to warm up to the park, but like I said, if this goes through any time soon, I will be extremely bitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Why is it up for sale? It's a really old ride is 1. I don't think it gets too much of a line, but yet it's not my homepark, so I don't really know if it does it or not, but I'm thinking it does. Anyway, here's hoping it ends up in Lake Winnie, right Joe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINCUB Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 ^That would be awesome for Lake Winnie to get a classic looping coaster! I mean is it that hard for a small park to get a small loan of 1.2 mil? LOL :0) This would be a nice addition to Lake Winnie, but I doubt that this would ever happen.... :0( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 Having never been to Dorney, how does Laser compared to Scorpion? I like Schwarzkopfs in general, but don't think much about Scorpion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haux Posted June 3, 2008 Share Posted June 3, 2008 ^ It's way more intense. The spot between the two loops pulls high G's, and the turn after the second loop is crazy. I don't understand why some of you are mad at Cedar Fair for this. If it's buggy or high maintenance, selling it off isn't that bad an idea. The same goes if it has low ridership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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