DBru Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 ^The station and...well, um...there is a tunnel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Okay, it's only a few feet, but if you'd like to see a video from the first day of the steel track being hoisted into place, please check out this HoliBlog post. Â Have a great weekend, Paula Tweeting since before it was cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 Thanks Paula! Â We've been discussing it in the "Pilgrim's Plunge" thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmmrules! Posted February 21, 2009 Share Posted February 21, 2009 I saw this at Holiday World's site. I was thinking of posting it but Robb you beat me to it! It is something I would deffinately go on but I won't be going to Holiday World anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Just thought I would pass this along as it is something new for 2009.  The lady who took care of the flowers at the park retired. She was still working and driving herself to the park at age 98.  Since 1954, Frieda has graced us with her formidable presence. Whether working the front gate, helping in the kitchen, sewing a new red suit for Santa Claus, or tending to the park's flowers, she's offered a work ethic and kind humor that has inspired generations of young workers.  http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html  I hope I still am working at age 98.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 ^I hope I am still living at the age of 98... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 That is pretty darn amazing... Â Frieda will be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I'm halfway to 98...that's a start! Â I wonder how a ride on Pilgrim's Plunge will compare to Perilous Plunge at Knott's? Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 The lift on Pilgrim's Plunge looks like it will be more scary/fun. Â We missed getting to ride Perilous Plunge on a few consecutive trips to Knott's because it was always closed when we went. Mind you, each time was in the middle of summer when you'd expect a water ride to be up and running, but whatever... We finally got to ride it this past year. I don't know if I just expected too much after anticipating it for so long, but I walked away from the ride in no big hurry to wait in line for it again any time soon. The drop is great and all that, but the ride is over so fast that it just didn't leave much of an impression on me. Â I think the longer, shallower angle drop on Pilgrim's Plunge will actually be more exciting. That, combined with a winding course, and the unique lift, should make it a superior experience. Â I've never been to any parks outside of California, save for Expo '86 in Vancouver B.C. (which wasn't really a park, but at least attending resulted in my acquiring a somewhat rare coaster credit). That said, I do look forward to branching out and travelling to more parks in the future. Having been here on TPR for some time now and reading TRs, I find that, behind the various other Disney properties, parks like Holiday World, Dollywood and Knoebel's are right at the top of my list for places I'd like to visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 ^How shallow will the drop be? I can't imagine hitting the water from that high would be smooth. Is it a gradual entry and will it make a big splash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanic Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 ^ Robb's nice big super informative first post with pictures, video, specs, etc. should answer any of your questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 This thing just looks so scary, that lift system fascinates me, I wonder if Intamin might employ that with coasters in the future? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkman25 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 ^This ride only has boats of 10 people max, I feel that a coaster train (Unless they continue the recent trend of the short trains ie) Kanonen, Sky Car and especially Speed Monster) would weigh too much and buckle the wheels on the elevator system. The single sided lift would be under a lot of stress from all the weight overall and all the weight on the outside seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Looking at the webcam and the new pieces of the drop which have been installed today, I realized it's a good bit steeper than I had originally imagined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Just posted some photos on the HoliBlog. Video is uploading. Â That thing scares the bejeemus out of me! Â Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueerRudie Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 The ride looks amazing to say the least- but I think the Lift hill itself would keep me OFF of it- as it's too 'thin' for my comfort zone... that and I don't usually DO water rides. Â But it looks like a real 'star' attraction in a great park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 5, 2009 Share Posted March 5, 2009 Just checked the webcam and it looks like the lift towers have started going up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillerman1 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Oh my...this thing has gone up fast. The webcam shows it being topped off now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean Menefee Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Here is a screen capture since their webcam isn't working very well for me at the moment. Â Edit.... Â This ride looks pretty impressive. I can't wait to get back to Holiday World in 2010. Â -Sean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netdvn Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 HOLY CRAP!! Â That looks insane! The lift-elevator alone scares me for some reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 With that, I think most of the track is in place, with no lift track, and just a canal to get back to the station after the splashdown, I don't know how much more track is needed to place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 This should be fun and pretty wet seeing that the angle of the descent elongates the drop. I bet they'll be able to see this baby for quiet a few miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber.Fiber Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 OMFG! this ride is huge. I would have never thought it would be as tall as it is! This ride looks amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gotdane Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 This just looks ridiculous. In a good/weird/bad kind of way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted March 13, 2009 Share Posted March 13, 2009 Going to get my SP in April, will have more better pictures then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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