Holiday World (HW) Discussion Thread

[prozach626]

I can't believe the irony... it seems like I've been waiting all winter for Thunderbird to Launch and my 2015 Subaru STi to get here from Japan. Without trying to be a super nerd, it's awesome that when I first drove my STi home, Thunderbird was launching in Indiana for the first time! Maybe this is a good sign.

And with that type of car, I'm sure you got home rather quickly

Not to mention how many tickets he got on the way home. I do not want to know what he pays for insurance each month! lol

 

I don't get tickets... but I do occasionally write them.

Hold up, we got a badass over here....

 

Thanks for noticing.

[ZeroGravity55]

A new photo from HW's Instagram:

[BintamiM]

I am loving the train color scheme!

[drummermattk]

Is it just me or does the train's colors look a little darker? O.o maybe its just a shadow...

[prozach626]

The design on the trains looks really cool.

[Woodie Warrior]

Is it just me or does the train's colors look a little darker? O.o maybe its just a shadow...

It's either shadows or the Instagram filter. The blue on the trains is not that dark in real life.

[jray21]

It looks really nice! That loop looks huge!

[PVA62]

Finally saw Thunderbird testing on the webcam. Looks fantastic! It also seems to really fly through the course, should be a really fun experience!

[thatonecoasterjunkie]

Is it just me or does the train's colors look a little darker? O.o maybe its just a shadow...

It's either shadows or the Instagram filter. The blue on the trains is not that dark in real life.

Or maybe they have different colored trains?

[Diamondbacker27]

Nope

[ZeroGravity55]

Is it just me or does the train's colors look a little darker? O.o maybe its just a shadow...

It's either shadows or the Instagram filter. The blue on the trains is not that dark in real life.

Or maybe they have different colored trains?

 

It's the Instagram filter.

 

Looks like they've switched from the white wheels back to the original yellow. I'm interested to see if this will dampen the roar at all. This looks like it is the second train as the first train has the car from IAPPA with the TB logo on the each side of the last car. From HW's Twitter:

 

 

The TB logo is up on the station. I believe it was completed when I checked the webcam around 2:45 today. From HW's Twitter:

 

[RyanTPM]

The logo looks great on the station, and so do the trains. Cant wait for opening

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

May is the month I'm trying my best to make a first time visit. I think the week leading into Memorial Day Weekend should be perfect! Schools will still be in. People will be at work. Coming all the way from Alabama I need to make sure lines will be at a minimal. Especially for Thunderbird. But then it might turn around and be the busiest week of them all. LOL. Oh well. Do anybody know if that's a great week to visit?

[ZeroGravity55]

I was finally able to catch a couple of test runs on the webcam and it happened to be when someone was re-adjusting the camera and it had an overall view of the entire coaster. Thunderbird absolutely flies through the course and appears to pack a punch through the inline twist. April can't get here fast enough!

[KingRCT3]

Here is a video of a testrun, took by me:

 

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I was lucky enough to capture one right when I was looking at the webcam!

[tarheel1231]

Looks like B&M is done with gradual transitions and on to fast-paced rides! Coaster fans everywhere should be rejoicing!

[ZeroGravity55]

^^ It appears we were watching at the same time!

 

I will say that the webcam was a bit glitchy while they were readjusting it. I also just realized that they were launching empty trains with no test dummies.

[rcjp]

The pacing looks pretty good, and with no test dummies!

[Woodie Warrior]

TPR retweeted this a day or two ago. It shows how Splashin' Safari is going to pass under a bridge that will connect the two parts of the Thanksgiving area.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

OMG! That park map is amazing! I can't wait to add it to my collection of maps!

[B&MIntaminGCI]

Imagine this in the summer when it really heats up. It's going to FLY

[ZeroGravity55]

^ Yeah I almost forgot that it was barely 45 degrees today. It should only get faster.

 

Since they're testing without dummies, they should be about ready to let humans ride now.

 

Edit: Really looking forward to seeing this in person. From Thunderbird's Micro Site:

 

[griffonj2022]

^ That doesn't even look real. I can't imagine how massive this must look in person either. I love the logo on the front of the barn!

[Diamondbacker27]

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TPR retweeted this a day or two ago. It shows how Splashin' Safari is going to pass under a bridge that will connect the two parts of the Thanksgiving area.

That actually makes a lot of sense. And the station looks amazing

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I must get here in May. I MUST!