Raven Maven Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 As Will put in his trip report (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2006/04/view-from-front-erback-seat.html) ...as you crest out of the crazy turnaround, you lose a lot of energy. Then you tip into the underground triple-down the speed picks right up and builds and builds. When you see the station, you think it's about done ... but you go for another double loop around the back. If I could have breathed at that point, I would have screamed: STOP THE INSANITY! Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 Man Voyage is looking (and now sounding) like one of the greatest coasters ever built! Im really excited to ride it during HolliWood Nights, which should be good for night rides! Congradulations to Holiday World on building this massive coaster! Colin C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loopy Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 I am going to be there opening day, and i'm staying at Santa's Lodge with three friends. Anybody else able to make it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
307 Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 We're going to be there on 06/06/06! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 21, 2006 Author Share Posted April 21, 2006 Sweet! A ride report straight from the top! Thanks Paula for posting your views and the link to Will's thoughts. --Robb "See you in May!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 21, 2006 Share Posted April 21, 2006 We already know that Voyage will be great... I want the shooting turkey dark ride update!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARK Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 So do all coasters need to 'break-in' to get more air, or is Will just saying that because he was a little dissapointed and is hoping for the best??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 All wooden coasters take some time to break-in. It's no surprise that it isn't up to speed after only 25 cycles. In fact, it's not uncommon for wooden coasters to valley on their initial tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 Oh please Leanne, say yes to a Dollywood/Holiday World trip in Aug. This is the coaster I really want to ride this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted April 22, 2006 Share Posted April 22, 2006 I have a thought or comment saying that I believe Dollywood and Holiday World are true world-class themeparks in providing guests with a real good value for the $$ as well as an atmosphere catering to the lil tots, mid-teens, adults and elderly peeps all in one truly amazing experience.... Both parks have an array of quality rides and now appears to have perhaps easily 3+ top ten wooden coasters in the world...I have not personally visited either park (unfortunately), but the quality of service and the values that themepark operators "should" possess, perhaps now should take note at how management and its employees go beyond the call of providing park goers a quality experience. Traditional "family-type" values of service.. I am now planning on attending both of these parks sometime this year for sure....thanks HW and DW for giving its guests of under-promising and OVER-Delivering on their products/service... Am I also to recall that HW is the ONLY (and original) park to offer its guests FREE DRINKS?!....talk about service, now I hear other parks are copying similar policy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 ^ HW and DW are BOTH great parks. My 2 favorite run parks to be exact. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyPants Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 The local news chanel did a story on Holiday World, and you can watch the video here: http://www.abc25.com/Global/story.asp?S=4830584 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 People have been riding at media day for the last hour or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 http://holidayworld.com/voyage_video.html Videos!!! That thing is absolutely FLYING! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesdillaman Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 WOW! what else is there to say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 omg this thing blazes thru that track. you can get a sense of speed in all the videos. she looks intense, as a great coaster should be. cant wait to ride! very niiiiiiice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olov Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonKhan Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 And I thought I could never be sexually attracted to a coaster. This thing looks like pure sex! Just don't take that too serious please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 To say it will be the best ever...is still an understatement. Long live Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 well after having to try a few times because there are too many friggin' coaster dorks online, I have to say it looks exactly how I envisioned it. Wild, fun but probably not going to launch itself above and beyond every other woodie I've been on as so many have already proclaimed it would... - Joe, who can't wait to ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerberus Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Oh my god... that doesn't look real. It looks for too insane to be real. Its so LONG. Voyage indeed. And it never gives up. I was slightly concerned that the brakes it hits somewhere around mid way was going to mean the rest of the course would be a slow and pointless extension, but that is really not the case. Just faster and faster and more wild. Amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 As there are many links showing video(s) of the Voyage, here is another link from the HW-website (if no one has posted...lol). http://holidayworld.com/web_cam.html (Click on the TV-station link and watch the video-the picture is a bit dark in some places). Other than that, this ride absolutely hauls-ass throughout the ride. I can only imagine the speed "when it breaks-in!" But, I am hoping HW doesnt re-track/modify the ride until we all get at least one chance to ride in its current condition..lol Looks like HW has another winner on its hands-Great job HW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Wow. I haven't really been paying attention to anything about this ride, but damn! That video makes it look totally killer. I'm eager to hear some reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restoca Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Uh, Will... which part was it again that you thought was too slow?... Will PTC have to develop OTSRs for this thing by midsummer when the weather is warm and the coaster operates until 10pm some nights? Surely it will be running considerably faster than at the moment. Speaking of PTC, does their standard seven-car train now come with a jet engine on the back?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spatacus Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 It's going so fast toward the end it looks unsafe! Wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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