HolidayWorldFTW Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I've seen Holiday World billboards in Tennessee as well. I could easily see the park hitting 1.5 million next year. They have certainly worked on the park enough to handle that many. I see 2 million not next season but not too far in the future either. I still see their Holiday World Hotel trademark is still active too. I really see them branching out and making it a resort like place in the future. They have big plans I think, and they always have. They just have a very measured and methodical method to their insane expansion projects. I've seen them do so many things that didn't make COMPLETED sense until years later when they expanded more and then I have a "oh THATS why they did that" moment. They are well on their way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 I haven't been able to watch it yet (on my list), but Paula, are you guys featured at all in that new Netflix documentary "I Am Santa Claus"? Figured it would be right up your guys' alley. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 ^ I haven't seen it either. But no, we're not part of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 ^Shame, they don't even pay attention to the smallest but strongest of towns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 ^ That's not what the film is about. It's a behind-the-scenes look at a series of less traditional Santa's Helpers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharman19 Posted December 12, 2014 Share Posted December 12, 2014 ^ That's not what the film is about. It's a behind-the-scenes look at a series of less traditional Santa's Helpers. Okay, sorry Paula. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWFan Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I must admit that my favorite Holiday World billboard I've seen has the big bold words, "GO BIG, NOT FAR." Whether it was a play off of "GO BIG, GO SIX FLAGS" or not, I really have to hand it to them for their creativity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 New post on Holiday World: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2014/12/11/crows-nest-birds-eye-view/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfTheWills Posted December 13, 2014 Share Posted December 13, 2014 I'm interested to see what will be coming to HW in 2016. Obviously, something to replace Sparkler. I also think it will be wise to continue to increase the capacity of the waterpark, especially with the expected attendance jump that Thunderbird is going to bring, which hopefully will be in the 1.5-2 million range. Â Let's also not forget about the still vacant Pilgrims Plunge/Giraffica area. Does anyone know if the station has been removed? All of our eyes (and all of the cameras) have been pointed towards TB construction. HW poured Crow's Nest's pad without our knowing because it was out of frame...what else have they been doing? A comment on the Holiblog stated that the concrete was still there. Â I also had a strange thought that we might see the removal (or moving or layout change) of Lewis & Clark Trail in a few seasons. It takes up real estate between three of the holiday sections (4th, Christmas, Halloween). Like I said, it was a strange thought but as much as I would miss the ride if it was removed completely, it wouldn't completely surprise me now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Moving the Star Flyer Former Known as Sparkler over by Thunderbird was a good idea--adds a nice visual dynamic to that spot and gives people another reason to head over there. I like how this new area of the park is shaping up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted December 14, 2014 Share Posted December 14, 2014 Does Splashin Safari have something like Kentucky Kingdom's Deep Water Dive? It would have a similar footprint to Giraffica, and those type slides are one of the hot trends in waterpark attractions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Let's also not forget about the still vacant Pilgrims Plunge/Giraffica area. Does anyone know if the station has been removed? All of our eyes (and all of the cameras) have been pointed towards TB construction. Â First, at least the station should still be there, as I'm sure the park and a manufacturer can figure out a way to re-use it. At last check, somebody has said on here that they seen them adding pipes in the splashdown area back in October, which tells me they're going to fill it with water and sort of make a huge fountain out of it for now. Now as for 2016, it's going to take a pretty hefty investment to replace Pilgrims Plunge/Giraffica, whether they try and reuse as much as possible and put in a similar style ride, or tear everything out and put in something different. Coming off of a 22 million dollar investment, I wouldn't expect them to be spending a whole lot again until 2017. Â Does Splashin Safari have something like Kentucky Kingdom's Deep Water Dive? It would have a similar footprint to Giraffica, and those type slides are one of the hot trends in waterpark attractions. Â No they don't, but honestly, that type of slide doesn't seem like something that would fit at HW (in terms of what they're about), but I wouldn't be surprised if they decided to put one in either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 I know I'm going to sound like an idiot when I ask this, but have flywheel launches been known to roll back? I know it's a combination LSM/Flywheel, but is it normal for them to roll back like TTD and KK do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Pony Express at Knott's rolled back a few years ago and ended up crashing into the other train in the station due to a brake failure, so I say it's definitely possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 The flywheel is used to power the electronic magnets that launch the train, not pull the train itself. I don't think roll-backs are as eminent on this. And even if they did, they're sure to slow the train down well before the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ^In the case of Thunderbird, if a roll back occurs, I'm sure it will safely roll back and re-launch. However, for rides like Montezooma's Revenge and Pony Express (which, correct me if I'm wrong, are flywheel launches), rollbacks are definitely possible and a little less "reliable" to slow a train down (like the Pony Express accident). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lareson Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Yes, both Pony Express and Montezooma's are flywheel launches. I know Pony Express has the launch lined with brakes that are suppose to activate in the event of a roll back. I believe that was the cause of the accident as the brakes didn't activate properly, or something along those lines. Monte can roll back as much as it wants, because, well, that's how that coaster is designed and it can't run into anything else. Â Since Thunderbird is a 100% LSM launch, it'll work the same exact way that Maverick does. If there's any sort of power loss or the train doesn't make it through the Immelmann for some strange reason, the LSM fins will act the same way as eddy brakes, slowing the train down very quickly. Â All the flywheel does is power a generator to get power to the LSM fins more efficiently. If a flywheel wasn't installed, the power draw would probably be too much for the electric grid for the park. It's the same premise as overloading a breaker at your house. If there's too much power draw, the breaker will trip to prevent it from causing damage. It was probably cheaper to do a flywheel than having a larger power line installed for the park. Use a little power to turn a motor, which then turns a giant wheel that can produce the electrical power requirements needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Okay, I understand now. For some reason, a roll-back on Thunderbird is intriguing to me. I thought maybe the flywheel was used to pull the train along with the LSM's launching it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ^A rollback would be really rare on Thunderbird, because it carry's a fair bit of speed through the Immelmann unlike Kingda Ka and TTD were it barley has enough speed to make it over the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ^ If there is enough wind blowing in from the south, it could definitely cause a roll back. Â So I was looking at the parks website and saw that the 2015 calender was up and then I noticed this awesome photo of The Voyage and Thunderbird back in the fall: Â Â Also, looking at ThunderbirdCam, the station is far from done, but looking at the construction cam, it looks like it is almost complete: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ^That is why some rides close if there is a lot of wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ^^ Watch the maintenance building from this angle and you might just see something: http://www.holidayworld.com/webcams/thunderbirdcam/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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PVA62 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 ^^ Watch the maintenance building from this angle and you might just see something: http://www.holidayworld.com/webcams/thunderbirdcam/ Â Trains!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewis97 Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Do I spy a carriage? Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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