Adventureland (Iowa) Discussion Thread

[Nrthwnd]

...It's 2016 and yet here I sit, still watching vertical video.

 

 

But true.

[The Yeti]

That Immelman looks naaasty! The corkscrew looks pretty good, too. It's been over ten years, and I no longer live anywhere near there, but I may have to visit Adventureland again during a visit home in the next couple years!

[Superbatboy]

Monster looks excellent! Not sure if I'll ever get to the park, but one can only hope. Can't wait to see more video!

[GCI Wooden]

It's 2016 and yet here I sit, still watching vertical video.

 

This ride is WAY faster than I thought it was going to be. This is going to be great!

[SFOG1991]

I'm still so pumped for this ride! That pacing is everything I hoped it would be.

[rcjp]

That's a pretty nice noise

[LoneRider92]

People are excited about the layout or the colors, and I'm just sitting here happy that the ride has a nice roar to it. No one ever accused me of being the most normal person they ever met.

 

It does look like a very good ride, and it's close enough that a trip might not be a bad idea. Just kind of stinks that I was just in that neck of the woods a little over two weeks ago.

[coasterferg]

I hope they figure out the opening day soon. Since I live somewhat close I may actually geek out, brave the crowds and attend an major coaster opening day. Living in no-mans land I don't get that chance very often so I would like to take it.

[AdventureJack]

Don't know if anyone has ever heard of Coaster Studios, but if not you should follow them on Youtube and Facebook. They cover every ride update and park and this morning they received some updates sent to them from Adventureland.

Looking good!

 

https://www.facebook.com/Coaster-Studios-1376820432592949/

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCoasterguy14

[RyanTPM]

^Thanks for posting those. Love that picture of the corkscrew just before the break run!

[RollerManic]

but if not you should follow them [Coaster Studios] on Youtube and Facebook.

No.

 

Im in the same boat with those who have said Monster was the sleeper-hit of 2016

[Nrthwnd]

"It's so easy, being Green"

 

Fixed.

 

Thank you Kermit.

[Barge84]

One of the local news stations did a feature on the new ride: http://www.kcci.com/news/adventurelands-monster-undergoes-test-rides/39595180

[sthomas.maroons]

That video looks amazing!!!! I also found these photos on Adventrelands FB today while crews were installing speakers. We should have a opening date soon!!!

[Nrthwnd]

^ Wow! That second photo actually made me a bit dizzy!

 

That's a good shot!

[DoinItForTheFame]

but if not you should follow them [Coaster Studios] on Youtube and Facebook.

No.

 

Im in the same boat with those who have said Monster was the sleeper-hit of 2016

 

Did somebody say boat?!

 

I knew there was a reason I came to this thread!!

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Iowa has a rather famous boat.

 

[RollerManic]

IT BEGINS the preachings of Guy will reach all threads

[DoinItForTheFame]

^ ^ But that's not the boat.

[AdventureJack]

Lots of activity on the Facebook page recently.

 

First they posted the first official POV a couple days ago. Second row on the right. https://www.facebook.com/102775329805861/videos/1014772985272753/

 

They also provided us of a couple photos.

"Big addition to the Adventureland skyline! Photo credit to local photographer Parker Eggenberger for this amazing photo showing The Monster through the trees! The Monster is coming for you this JUNE!"

"Here is a night shot of some lighting on The Monster - this isn't even close to all the lights yet, but it should look amazing when it's completed! The Monster is coming for you THIS JUNE!"

[The Geek Mojo]

The Monster looks like an awesome ride! Maybe I'll get up to Iowa one of these days to ride it.

[michaellynn4]

Did somebody say boat?!

 

I knew there was a reason I came to this thread!!

 

[AdventureJack]

http://www.cnn.com/2016/05/25/travel/gallery/best-new-u-s-roller-coasters-2016/index.html

Adventureland's Monster in a new CNN article!

[ytterbiumanalyst]

^ And the list is only 60% new roller coasters. Sounds about right for CNN.

[Barge84]

The Monster is opening tomorrow at 10 AM.