alpengeist04 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 ^I'm a little confused, why did you put up a link to Dudley Do-Right's refurb? BTW, I've been doing my part and voting for Wildebeest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 ^I'm a little confused, why did you put up a link to Dudley Do-Right's refurb? BTW, I've been doing my part and voting for Wildebeest. Sorry, I had the wrong link copied. All fixed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 For those who stopped voting, Wildebeest has fallen way behind Noah's Ark's Scorpion's Tail. It's now nearly 3000 votes (out of over 28000 votes cast) and 10% behind. Nothing else has garnered even one tenth of one percent of the vote. I voted for it, though I admit to being kind of torn. They're both great rides, though very different. If I were to go on sheer intensity, then Scorpion's Tail would definitely win. What's probably getting the masses to vote for Scorpion's Tail is the fact that they've incorrectly labelled it a "looping" water slide because of an overbanked turn. Yeah, technically it's a sideways loop. but by that argument most of the water slides in the world have at least one sideways loop (AKA a helix.) They've also labeled it as Amrerica's first (or was it the world's first?) looping waterslide. Even if it did have an actual inversion, that claim still wouldn't be true, since there was a water slide with an actual vertical loop that VERY briefly operated at Action Park in NJ. But Wildebeest is definitely a more overall FUN ride. And it's a MUCH longer ride, whcih is more rewarding after a long wait. Think Phoenix vs Coney Cyclone (but not painfully rough.) And for anyone planning to visit in the future, Wildebeest has a single rider line, which can save you a lot of time in the queue if you're not getting ERT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Where's my "I voted" sticker??? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Me again--trolling for votes. May we ask your help in voting for Wildebeest today in the About.com poll? (We lost the lead and have some catching up to do!) Just 2 clicks: http://bit.ly/fCSYKS Thanks! Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajc47 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Voted, but Scorpion's Tail is still up 52-45. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger01 Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Wildebeest looks like a hell of a Ride. I really enjoyed the three masterblasters that I have ridden (Butlins Bognor Regis, Butlins Minehead and The Sancastles one in Blackpool) But this looks soo much better. Even though I havn't ridden...I voted for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Just placed my vote. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
therooboy Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Wildebeast was awesome.One of, if not the best, water ride i've ever ridden. It was like a Cedar Point or Disney opening in the morning, with a huge percentage just heading for Wildebeast. The lines were massive for this, but i got on in under 30 first thing in the morning by going single rider. Giving me way more coaster time. Would have loved a reride, but couldn't afford the time unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted March 6, 2011 Share Posted March 6, 2011 ^ Wildebeest are known for their frenzied migration. We didn't think of that when we named the thing, but it's sure turned out to be true! Here's that link again: http://bit.ly/fCSYKS Thanks so much! Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 ^ Wildebeest are known for their frenzied migration. We didn't think of that when we named the thing, but it's sure turned out to be true! Here's that link again: http://bit.ly/fCSYKS Thanks so much! Paula You also have go to past a crocodile isle to get to the Wildebeest grounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 GM of Holiday Park was involved in a crash this morning. Posted on their Facebook. My thoughts and prayers go out to Matt and his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technfxrick Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Matt was an awesome guy, during the Mid America Trip this year he spent alot of time taking us around the park showing us everything. Hope he is ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted March 7, 2011 Share Posted March 7, 2011 Thank you. Matt's a wonderful guy. Head injuries are scary; we're praying for full recovery. Paula Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) As promised, here is an update about the Timberliner trains for Voyage: In 2011, The Voyage will use two seven-car PTC trains (The Raven will have two six-car PTC trains). The Timberliner models tested here in 2010 will be upgraded after similar models are used at other parks this season. Because of the extreme speeds and forces on The Voyage, we feel it is better to wait until there has been a full season of Timberliner-use elsewhere (on less extreme coasters which were designed with Timberliners in mind). GravityKraft will then refurbish our trains so that we’ll have the most up-to-date models. We intend to introduce Voyage’s Timberliner trains at the start of the 2012 season. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Paula Edited March 17, 2011 by ernierocker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Oh wow, bummer to hear. I was really looking forward to seeing them on the Voyage this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devious Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Oh wow, bummer to hear. I was really looking forward to seeing them on the Voyage this year. /\ this But, id' rather have them be super amazing and safe with additional testing, rather than rushing them out and potentially having major issues down the line Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I heard Knoebels is looking for some trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sobrider Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 (edited) I think I may be the only one happy about this.. Edited March 17, 2011 by sobrider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottBrown Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 So I assume Twister at Gröna Lund is the tester they are speaking of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyuk200523 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 So this means that the first official coaster running Timberliners will be Twister at Grona Lund? Yay I'm riding in June!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 ^Quassy has some too, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Also Wooden Warrior at Quassy I think. The great news is that they'll have an upgrade with the latest and greatest by 2012! The coaster is still a good ride, even if a bit rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 I like the ride just the way it is, so waiting a year is fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFfan Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Ok, how much times are they going to stall this coaster!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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