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...
DenDen Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Anyone else see the missing bolts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCTbrony Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 That little train is so adorable! I just want to give it a hug! :3 And yes, this hauls through! After riding Gold Striker's double up, I can just imagine what this lightning bolt will do! GCI looks to have another winner here! I'll have to stop by whenever I'm in Florida next. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 It is indeed a very cute little train! This looks like it will be yet another one of those that are not 'just another GCI' as people (on other sites) tend to write GCI off. Can't wait to see the first *official* POV (none of the illegally GP-recorded junk) and hear some opinions on this when it opens...I doubt I'll be making it to Florida anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Here's a better video which is a compilation of the first few test runs: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Just got back from watching several of the first test runs, and it was speeding up considerably from the first through the seventh or eighth runs. GCI and Fun Spot definitely have a winner on their hands here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
talonec Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Wow, great videos! Thanks for posting Robb. It looks like a fantastic coaster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatorchomp83 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Had fun hanging out with the five of us who ventured out there! The ride got noticeably faster between the first and 10th runs that we saw! Too bad it was dark, but am glad Robb could show y'all the videos! It's gonna be a great ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maverickpoint Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 THAT TRAIN IS HAULING ASS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrzyjames Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 Love it, looks like GCI has built another winner this year! I've been White Lightning for a bit and it really looks like it has potential to be a kick a$$ little ride. This is probably what I'm going to be looking forward to the most on my next trip out to Florida. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
australianalex Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 With the construction of Gold Striker, Full Throttle, Gatekeeper, Outlaw Run and the Smiler this year I'd totally forgotten about this little GCI woodie. It looks incredible, much faster than I expected! It's insane speed reminds me of Hellcat at Timber Falls - do shorter trains make coasters run faster or is it just an illusion, or even a coincidence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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