Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread

[mikejenkins1]

Has there been any statement of a possible date they might be done with steel construction on the ride?

They seem to be moving at a great pace (have not seen any in several days but that does not mean it isnt happening).

[ZeroGravity55]

^ Park President Matt Eckert did an interview with the coaster crew on their podcast and he said the target date for completion on everything is February. At last check, I believe it was quoted or said somewhere that they were two weeks ahead of schedule.

 

Found these photos on Thunderbird's microsite:

 

 

[Diamondbacker27]

I'm really excited for the future of HW! I can't wait to see what else is to come, especially the future Coaster additions!

Agreed! This coaster was a long time coming. It would be interesting to look at other coasters they were looking at before they decided on a final choice.

[mikejenkins1]

Have there been any aerial photos taken of this area since construction started?

I would love to see how this looks from the aerial view point.

[Raven Maven]

We're on schedule for construction to end with plenty of time for testing B&M's first launched wing coaster. Opening day is April 25.

 

Meanwhile, thought you'd all get a kick out of the small print on this.

 

[glucky11801]

Paula I LOVE your sense of humor!!!

[tarheel1231]

So, for those who have ridden it recently, how is that head chopper on the Voyage? With TB there, it seems like it'd be insane.

[Raven Maven]

Paula I LOVE your sense of humor!!!

 

^ Gee, thanks. I see you're in New York. I was born in New York. Something in the water, perhaps?

 

All the photography and editing was courtesy Stephen in our department. He's pretty darn amazing.

[KristenLeigh]

I visited Holiday World every year from 1987 to 2011 and it's so awesome to see how much this park has grown! I remember riding The Raven and Legend with my cousin. Since I haven't been lately, I'm excited to ride Mammoth as Wildebeest is my favorite ride in the park! Needless to say, our cousins will be going with us next year with us as they are excited to ride Thunderbird! I've never been on a wing coaster as I went to Dollywood before Wild Eagle was there so I'm pretty thrilled to experience it!

[RogueBird]

I wish Carnival Chaos was a permanent attraction in the Halloween section. Loved it so much.

[ZeroGravity55]

^^^ Who isn't amazing at HW? I've always loved your guys sense of humor. If you guys can't have fun, who can? I believe Will Koch said something like that?

 

Anyways, happy to hear you guys are well on schedule to have plenty of time to test Thunderbird! I read the latest Holiblog explaining how the park borrowed an idea from Europa Park on building the massive structures for their pumpkin displays. I'm really impressed with all the little details that are being put into everything the park is doing. As I've said before, HW is reaching a whole new level of awesome.

Edited October 30, 2014 by ZeroGravity55

[rcjp]

^ Park President Matt Eckert did an interview with the coaster crew on their podcast and he said the target date for completion on everything is February. At last check, I believe it was quoted or said somewhere that they were two weeks ahead of schedule.

 

Found these photos on Thunderbird's microsite:

 

 

 

That turn is looking very interesting....

[Diamondbacker27]

Is it bad I think the Voyage is the most beautiful thing in these pictures? I just love wooden coasters

[Midgetman82]

So, for those who have ridden it recently, how is that head chopper on the Voyage? With TB there, it seems like it'd be insane.

It's not that close, but it sure is hard to miss!

[prozach626]

I'm looking forward to Thunderbird...

 

but there is so much in this thread...

 

 

It's gotten down right school girl level in here.

[GrapesLie]

Is this our very own Raven Maven being quoted in this article about Halloween Candy?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/no-trick-or-treaters-buy-halloween-candy-anyway/2014/10/28/dd6547d6-5eaa-11e4-827b-2d813561bdfd_story.html

Edited October 29, 2014 by GrapesLie

[michaellynn4]

I'm looking forward to Thunderbird...

 

but there is so much in this thread...

 

 

It's gotten down right school girl level in here.

[Raven Maven]

Is this our very own Raven Maven bring quoted in this article about Halloween Candy?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/no-trick-or-treaters-buy-halloween-candy-anyway/2014/10/28/dd6547d6-5eaa-11e4-827b-2d813561bdfd_story.html

 

Indeed it is.

 

But they left out one thing: We serve Kool-Aid to all our trick-or-treaters. This year it's Orange flavor.

[nicman]

Wait, does Holiday World hand out candy?

[kyleparks77]

But they left out one thing: We serve Kool-Aid to all our trick-or-treaters. This year it's Orange flavor.

 

Brilliant response.

[ZeroGravity55]

I'm looking forward to Thunderbird...

 

but there is so much in this thread...

 

It's free, unlimited, and I happen to like the kool-aid HW serves, so yes, I drink a lot of it.

[prozach626]

^Trust me. I can tell.

[glucky11801]

Thunderbird's next support is up and awaiting track!

[Diamondbacker27]

[ZeroGravity55]

^Trust me. I can tell.

 

Well good, I'm glad you can. Just so you know, I've never said Thunderbird was going to be a great ride, and I've never even said that HW is the best park. Yes, I am totally fanboying out right now, but honestly, I'm more excited about where the park is going in terms of the future then the ride itself. Up until last year, HW's theming was average at best, so when I see them working with a company that has worked with Dollywood and Seaworld parks of the world, or borrow ideas from Europa Park, I get a little excited.

 

Thunderbird's next support is up and awaiting track!

 

Nice! It's also good to see the buildings coming along nicely. I wonder when the station is going to go vertical?