B&MIntaminGCI Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 It's funny, you say it'll run faster to shut up the complainers who don't understand first-test videos - but the whole time I was watching, all I was thinking was that it already looks perfect! I was just thinking that, it already looks to be decently fast, so if this is just going to go faster. I am so here for it. It looks like a perfect family coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 It gets faster? I thought it was great the way it is! This is pretty cool! I don't think I've seen a first test run video from these angles before! Thanks Robb and FSAP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 And that is how a POV is supposed to look! It looks like it's going to be a really fun ride. I love the disclaimer at the beginning as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterShady Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Really looking forward to riding these new additions to Orlando soon! So great that we will have a sweet little woodie now. Hope I get an email to do at least one of the filmings, unless the selections have already been sent. Robb, any info there? -Shady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 ^Robb said on facebook we should be getting info about the film shoots today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterShady Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Sounds good, thanks! Living vicariously thru the gang riding GateKeeper today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Drove by the park a little while ago, trains were getting unwrapped. Not sure if this has been covered before, but both trains are red. Also, the station is finally going up. Shouldn't be long before we see some testing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterShady Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Looks like the weather Monday should be fantastic! High of 82, little chance of rain. -Shady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick210 Posted May 11, 2013 Share Posted May 11, 2013 Just FYI, the soft opening phase of the park began last night. The expansion area is open to the public. The relocated and new flat rides are running, although the coasters are not open yet. The Freedom Flyer could possibly be running next weekend. Lots of work still to be done before the official Grand Opening on June 8th, permanent fencing, signage, theming, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markysharky17 Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 Sorry Rob but a lat minute thing came up and I could not make the first session. Could I still attend the second one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 ^You can email him, but we probably already have enough people for the second shoot and the people that were there all day today have priority. The shoot was a lot of fun! We ended up doing stuff for the park, Fox35 News, and their new commercials! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 ^You can email him, but we probably already have enough people for the second shoot and the people that were there all day today have priority. The shoot was a lot of fun! We ended up doing stuff for the park, Fox35 News, and their new commercials! Awesome. How many rides did you guys get in!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Had lots of fun at the film shoot this morning, Freedom Flyer is not a bad little coaster! Can't wait to get on White Lightning, it's a pretty damn impressive looking ride once you get some good close up looks at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 (edited) Still recovering from the shoot yesterday! Tons of work! Some amazing photos and video came out of it. Here's a few that Jack took and the video that Fox 35 aired... Edited May 14, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieMum Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Looks like I will be riding that when I visit Orlando Love the POV. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 It does look like nice family ride--those lapbars really do wonders for those jr. suspended coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 That looked great!! Also, I loved the news anchor at the end: "I'm a big fan or a good breaking system" HAHAHAHA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Good brakes are, indeed, important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 White Lightning trains are being put on the track right now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Here's another clip of video from Freedom Flyer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Looks like a great ride! Very cool that an inverted coaster (albeit a jr. one, and the 2nd) has lap bars only, I really like that. Do those seats have a *tiny* swing or 'give' to them? Am I seeing that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BintamiM Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 This will be a hit with families! I cant wait for white lightning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Kara and Steve are down at Fun Spot right now capturing photos and videos of White Lightning's first ever test run! Check it out... Here is the very first test run: And this is a compilation of the first few test runs. You can see how crazy fast it is! Here are the first two riders on White Lighting. I'm assuming it's two of the GCI guys... Edited May 15, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 (edited) Shots from run #2 Edited May 15, 2013 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 ^that train is hauling through the course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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