GwaziBSRider1 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 ^ B&M does a LOT of R&D before they release a new product. They don't just throw things together and say "here's a prototype." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 ^ Hence, that's what took them so long to get into the launched coaster market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted February 10, 2015 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Sorry for the double post, but the construction cam had been turned off and ThunderbirdCam has had all it's views switched away from Thunderbird, so testing should be beginning anytime now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneOfTheWills Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 ^Happened around 2PM today (02/10/15). Just before the camera was set to Voyage's lift hill, you could see workers adjusting the dummies and putting restraints on them. I wonder if they tested today and just didn't want any witnesses on the first one in case anything went wrong. Would have been bad pub for B&M's first launcher if we witnessed a rollback or worse. I'm sure we'll get to see future testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 I wouldn't expect to see full launches right off the bat. Im sure theyll start launches off light and increase them more and more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinkingShadows Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 This photo is displayed whenever you try to view the ConstructionCam on HW's website (TBCam can toggle between Raven, Legend, Voyage, the Water Tower, and Hyena Falls). Holiday World never ceases to amaze me with their attention to detail; from large to small, they're always on point. I cannot wait to see Thunderbird in action! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummermattk Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 ^Maybe they're testing today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 the reason i asked, is that we are planning our first trip there during Holiwood Nights, and was worried on how packed the place was going to be... You are going to love this event. Holidayworld spoils us rotten and has one the best events around everywhere. There is nothing else out there quite like a pitch black voyage ride where you can't even see your hand in front of your face then getting off and getting a free drink and jumping right back in line again. Also, don't forget to bring you swim suit as splashing safari is one of the best water parks in the country. Can't wait to go back again this year for my third year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodon Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 ^ As someone who has been to Holiwood Nights a couple times, what kind of waits were there during the ERT's both coaster and water coaster? Did you spend all of Saturday in the park, or did you primarily go to the park during the ERT sessions and for the walkback? Any tips you can offer to get the most out of the experience? Â I imagine that Holiwood Nights will be more attended this year due to Thunderbird, so like a lot of people, I'm planning on going to Holiwood Nights this year for the first time and want to know what to expect as best as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted February 11, 2015 Share Posted February 11, 2015 There is nothing else out there quite like a pitch black voyage ride where you can't even see your hand in front of your face then getting off and getting a free drink and jumping right back in line again. Â I think I'd rather be able to see the track so I can brace myself... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 the reason i asked, is that we are planning our first trip there during Holiwood Nights, and was worried on how packed the place was going to be... You are going to love this event. Holidayworld spoils us rotten and has one the best events around everywhere. There is nothing else out there quite like a pitch black voyage ride where you can't even see your hand in front of your face then getting off and getting a free drink and jumping right back in line again. Also, don't forget to bring you swim suit as splashing safari is one of the best water parks in the country. Can't wait to go back again this year for my third year. Â Sounds good... count us in, M.a.g.g.i.e and I will be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 the reason i asked, is that we are planning our first trip there during Holiwood Nights, and was worried on how packed the place was going to be... You are going to love this event. Holidayworld spoils us rotten and has one the best events around everywhere. There is nothing else out there quite like a pitch black voyage ride where you can't even see your hand in front of your face then getting off and getting a free drink and jumping right back in line again. Also, don't forget to bring you swim suit as splashing safari is one of the best water parks in the country. Can't wait to go back again this year for my third year. Â Sounds good... count us in, M.a.g.g.i.e and I will be there Sorry about my last comment. I came off as kind of a selfish jerk. Â You'll have a great time! Holiwood Nights was probably the best time I've ever had a theme park. HW puts together an amazing event, and I'm sure they'll plan for the bigger crowds that they know will be there this year. Hope to see ya there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleparks77 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 This photo is displayed whenever you try to view the ConstructionCam on HW's website (TBCam can toggle between Raven, Legend, Voyage, the Water Tower, and Hyena Falls). Holiday World never ceases to amaze me with their attention to detail; from large to small, they're always on point. I cannot wait to see Thunderbird in action! The puns in this picture are pure genius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 ^As someone who has been to Holiwood Nights a couple times, what kind of waits were there during the ERT's both coaster and water coaster? Did you spend all of Saturday in the park, or did you primarily go to the park during the ERT sessions and for the walkback? Any tips you can offer to get the most out of the experience? Â I imagine that Holiwood Nights will be more attended this year due to Thunderbird, so like a lot of people, I'm planning on going to Holiwood Nights this year for the first time and want to know what to expect as best as possible. I can only relate my experience from last year and I would imagine things will be more crowded this year due to thunderbirds opening. During last years ert sessions the waits on the coasters were either walk on(and you could stay on if you wanted) for anything except the front or the back and on the water coasters the wait was at most maybe five minutes. I actually did spend all of Saturday at the park and spent the morning in the water park and the afternoon in the dry park and had a nice full day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sounds like a lot of fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 So was there testing yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 Sounds like a lot of fun You'll have an awesome time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 So was there testing yesterday? Â I am pretty sure they have not started testing yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted February 12, 2015 Share Posted February 12, 2015 ^How do you figure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 ^Because I have not seen any news about it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Maybe because they want to keep it a secret? The webcams were pointed in different directions, and people saw the crew pull out one of the trains. Pretty sure they're testing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 They're not testing yet. Paula just confirmed my suspicion to someone on Facebook. It's been 30 or below in this area since Tuesday. For most B&M's, doesn't it have to be at least 50 degrees for them to even run? I remember reading that somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 Whoops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theymitbgi Posted February 13, 2015 Share Posted February 13, 2015 They're not testing yet. Paula just confirmed my suspicion to someone on Facebook. It's been 30 or below in this area since Tuesday. For most B&M's, doesn't it have to be at least 50 degrees for them to even run? I remember reading that somewhere. Â 50 degrees is too high! B:TR at SFSL operates at well below that temp. I'm not saying 30 is good, but 50 isn't the number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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