BeansproutMidget Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 ^All season??? *parties* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hopefully it's RMC over GCI!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCW_Nut Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Evidently the park confirmed today that Hurler would be closed this season "for maintenance". I sincerely hope this involves RMC and not another Ghostrider style project. Maybe when it reopens it won't break two of my ribs like it did during the New Hotness trip back in 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hurler isn't that bad, it's just not that good either. Seriously people how many times do I have to tell you about the 2 bench PTC trick? Lol Row 1: Lean Forward and stay off the seat back. It makes almost every 2 bench PTC enjoyable. Even rides like Mean Streak and Wild Beast. I do follow that rule (when lines aren't insane or I have Fast Lane)...and Hurler still sucked. I think the one at Carowinds might be a smidge better because they did track work on it last year, didn't they? I can easily tolerate Mean Streak in the front seat and actually think it's kind of fun in the front seat - especially at night. We didn't get to ride Wild Beast in the front because we didn't want to wait for the long line...and believe me, we paid for it dearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I doubt that any sort of "special riding instructions" can save you from the wrath of Hurler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njcoasterguy34 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 In my opinion, you should have to ride any coaster any special way to enjoy it. You should be able to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 It definitely only hits its maximum height for one swing - is that how Kings Island and Cedar Point run theirs? I always felt like MaxAir had a really long cycle. Canada's Wonderland's version only hits max angle twice....and that was when I was the park two years ago. Wouldn't surprise me if its down to one by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 In my opinion, you should have to ride any coaster any special way to enjoy it. You should be able to just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride. That would be nice. However, I don't think it's possible to build a wood coaster using PTC trains where some seats are more comfortable than others, or one that is intense without the wheel seats being somewhat rough (at least with age and assuming non-RMC traditional wood). And coasters that were run with PTC trains before switching to Millenium Flyers (single-row cars) have no seat positions that provide any relief from that roughness, although better on average and reducing track wear. If you're visiting somewhere and a coaster isn't special, it probably isn't worth "learning" to ride, but at your home park it can be very worthwhile, IF the coaster has potential to be fun, which IMO Hurler was through 2009, might would have been a couple more years if it weren't for the brake, and will need serious work to ever be again. They've done that much work on Rebel Yell since 2008, although soon they'll need to start over because it's getting rough again... I've sworn off rides at KD due to roughness etc., only to learn to ride them later and continuing to ride them regularly thereafter. I'm wondering where the info about Hurler came from ... although all should be answered within a few days. Re: Delirium, I hope they keep the short cycle until I can try it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Here's a video of an onride from today . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hopefully it's RMC over GCI!! It depends on what Busch Gardens gets for their 2017 woodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Hopefully it's RMC over GCI!! It depends on what Busch Gardens gets for their 2017 woodie. In either case it's been decided for more than a year at this point... I guarantee they're not making their decision based on tomorrow's announcement at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Media Day for Delirium Kings Dominion unveiled their new Mondial Revolution, Delirium, during Media Day on Friday, March 18. Now I know that some of you may miss Shock Wave, the stand-up coaster in Candy Apple Grove that Delirium replaced (I am not among you). But, frankly, Delirium, while swinging through its 120-degree arc to a maximum height of 115 feet, delivers more airtime than the old Togo coaster ever did. Park president Pat Jones, in her remarks before turning the ride over to the group, described it this way: While the park has been restoring classic decorative elements and maintaining classic rides in Candy Apple Grove, Delirium represents "another generation of thrills." And thrill it does. I enjoyed riding Delirium, and my butt was out of that seat a couple of times. It's quite a sensation as you swing out 115 feet over the park, revolving as you go. TPR thanks the park's media staff, Scott Clemmons and Katelyn Sherwood, and Pat Jones for the opportunity to participate in the Delirium Media Day. Here's a look at what went on. Welcome to Kings Dominion! Perfect Weather for a media day! This is why we're here . . . . . . as well as for the cool Delirium patch. Hmm--something appears to be missing here. Wonder what it could be? My first look at Delirium close up--and a nice sign photo for Larry and the Park Index. Park officials Scott, Pat, and Katelyn invite the group to become delirious. As I said, park officials, and a guy with a big hand, were present. Who's ready to ride? Very well! Let the awesome begin! This is for all those who rigorously study all ride manufacturers. You know who you are. Not quite to 115 feet yet--but close. Looks like they're enjoying themselves. The "hair time" gives it away. "Oh my god! Save me Jeebus!" Be sure to kick your legs out to make it swing even higher! Here's a shot form the "Lawn Formerly Known as Shock Wave." This gives you an idea of how high this bad boy gets. You'll be interested to know that the black speaker was blasting out "We Built this City" at that moment. The park ran Bad Apple during the media day, too. When there is a media day, there's always fool. Red-velvet fried Oreos, anyone? (They were very good.) They also had chicken and waffles, beef sliders, and pulled-pork and shrimp tacos. It was all very tasty stuff. Not to mention ice sculptures and cupcakes. These Delirium Cookies were great. Well, looks like it's time to go. Heading out. Thanks again, Kings Dominion! Edited March 20, 2016 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Nice! I've seen a few things from Media Day, but haven't gotten around to it. This seems to sum it up pretty well. Super excited for tomorrow (even if it won't be running because of the weather) !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Wow. Kings Dominion has really upped the ante with their food, like Carowinds did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Thanks for the pictures, Delirium looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KICoasterkev Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Dang looks like you all had a great time, awesome! I love how KD has a bunch of tree's, I wish KI would copy that idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 What is missing in that fourth photo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Looks like a great addition for the park! I just hope they can extend the ride cycle by a swing or two. One thing that looks a little odd, is all the empty space on both sides of the ride. It's hard to tell from the Webcam, but what is that trench to the left of the ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPmillenia94 Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 This ride is just gorgeous. It looks like an animation almost! Also KD is looking gorgeous as well especially this time of year.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Theme Parks. Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Actually, I think the short ride cycle is a good idea. The lines this first season will be very long, and a longer cycle will just make the wait times even longer, and less people will ride it. But as the GP's hype dies down, they should extend the cycle in future seasons. Honestly, I thought Max Air and Black Widow were so awesome, I don't care if the ride is short this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 The lines this first season will be very long, and a longer cycle will just make the wait times even longer, and less people will ride it. I think that is exactly the reason. When Sledgehammer (Bobbejaanland) opened back in 2004, the cycles were short aswell. But the next season, the ride time was much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted March 19, 2016 Share Posted March 19, 2016 Oh WOW! Any time we have a Media day and seeing the cool pictures of Kings Dominion always get me excited, actually more like X-SITE-TED!!! With the new ride in place, I but this whole are will be a lot of Applesauce - I mean, Awesome Sauce ( Is that one word or two? The computer misspells it as one word and corrects it as two. On the other hand, maybe I'll stick with applesauce.). Now as for John Peck who asked this question "What is missing in that fourth photo?" Well, isn't it obvious? I"M NOT THERE RIDING THOSE RIDES!" That's what's missing, but I hope to correct that problem within the next few weeks. And that would be a lot of Applesauce! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 What is missing in that fourth photo? Much pain and misery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 What is missing in that fourth photo? Cries of pain and suffering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted March 20, 2016 Share Posted March 20, 2016 Nice photos. I've always enjoyed frisbee rides. Does anybody else find it a little funny how such a big space was left open for a tiny (in relation to Shockwave's footprint) ride? Any word on if they are adding something else to the area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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