robbalvey Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 (edited) TPR Members! I have some very exciting news! We have been contacted by one of the production companies for the Travel Channel, and they need riders for an upcoming show! Please review the list of dates/parks below, and if you live in the area, and have the time off on that day, please FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS in this post to contact the production company to get on the list. PLEASE NOTE! They will not be able to take everyone, and there are no guarantees you'll get on the list! **You need to be energetic, enthusiastic, willing to take direction, and be very patient.** After all, during some film shoots, there is a lot of waiting around between shots. This is NOT an "ERT Session", please keep that in mind, however it's always possible you get to ride quite a few times. You will need supply the following information: - Which park/date you are responding for (VERY IMPORTANT!) - Your full Name - Your Email address - Your sex - Your age - Your mobile phone number - If you have done any past film shoot/media events before Send the information to: coastercrews@gmail.com List of dates/parks: 4/10-4/11 – BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY 4/13-4/14 – BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG 4/14-4/15 – CAROWINDS 4/17-4/18 – SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND 5/6 – HOLIDAY WORLD 5/4-5/6 – KING’S ISLAND 5/12-5/13 – CEDAR POINT Please remember to respond to: coastercrews@gmail.com Edited April 20, 2012 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimster Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Oh cool! Thanks for the info, Robb! I just emailed them about Busch Gardens Tampa. It's during the week, but if I get picked I can just take a vacation day for half or the whole day if needed. I want to do this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheikramatic2006 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Thank you for the info. I just emailed them about Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on April 10th! I hope i can get in! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 This would honestly be the best birthday gift if I could go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chapinsousa Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Does anybody know what rides they are shooting? This might would help in some peoples decision. Just sayin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 ^Typically it's the major coasters at each park, so put your thinking cap on and figure it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Pshh! I'm hoping they pick me for Scorpion and Air Grover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheikramatic2006 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 I just talked to one of my Managers at Sheikra and she heard they were doing Sheikra and Cheetah Hunt but she doesn't remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 ^They are spending one day on Montu and the other on Sheikra based on what I was told yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the ghost Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 For anyone even considering I totally recommend this! I did the Knott's shoot on Accelerator yesterday and I think everyone (with the exception of my friend who had never been on before) rode the coaster about 7 to 10 times. An exception to the rule, however, if if you never have been on before. My friend had not been to Knott's for 11 years so they attached a microphone to her, interviewed her, but that took most of the shoot time so she only got a ride or two. Everyone else just rode a ton of times all morning! It really was an awesome day and a group of us continued to hang out at the park for a few hours after the shoot! Awesome times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 How long did the shoot last? I wanted to do Wednesday at Busch Gardens, but I have class at 1. I just didn't know if it was feasible. I would really like to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10ryansmith Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 The is great! I responded to the Holiday World... Will they like that I did the shoot for Windseeker last summer when I worked at CP? I cant wait to see if they respond! Thanks for posting Mr. Alvey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromithere Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 For anyone even considering I totally recommend this! I did the Knott's shoot on Accelerator yesterday and I think everyone (with the exception of my friend who had never been on before) rode the coaster about 7 to 10 times. An exception to the rule, however, if if you never have been on before. My friend had not been to Knott's for 11 years so they attached a microphone to her, interviewed her, but that took most of the shoot time so she only got a ride or two. Everyone else just rode a ton of times all morning! It really was an awesome day and a group of us continued to hang out at the park for a few hours after the shoot! Awesome times! I would like to second this...the shoot at Knott's was a great time. If the shooting at the other parks is similar, I'd recommend going if you can. Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay after the shoot. To answer the question above, we were all at the shoot from about 7:30 til 10:00, so allowing 3 hours would probably be best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheikramatic2006 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 Has anyone gotten an email yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydra Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I have not. :-/ should we just show up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simtanic8 Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 For anyone even considering I totally recommend this! I did the Knott's shoot on Accelerator yesterday and I think everyone (with the exception of my friend who had never been on before) rode the coaster about 7 to 10 times. An exception to the rule, however, if if you never have been on before. My friend had not been to Knott's for 11 years so they attached a microphone to her, interviewed her, but that took most of the shoot time so she only got a ride or two. Everyone else just rode a ton of times all morning! It really was an awesome day and a group of us continued to hang out at the park for a few hours after the shoot! Awesome times! I would like to second this...the shoot at Knott's was a great time. If the shooting at the other parks is similar, I'd recommend going if you can. Unfortunately I wasn't able to stay after the shoot. To answer the question above, we were all at the shoot from about 7:30 til 10:00, so allowing 3 hours would probably be best. About the same for the Sea World shoot but we could only get 4 rides in, they took a while for the interview at the top of the lift. So we had an hour to get as many rides in as we could, but we had to follow the rule too of 2 rides then a break. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Dollywood needs riders for a Travel Channel shoot next week! Please contact Ashley at AAdams@dollywood.com for dates and details! She needs enthusiastic TPR people! Please contact her before noon on Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Sent an email! Anyone else attempting to do this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Looks like the Dollywood shoot will be Tuesday and Wednesday next week. No word yet on possible coasters (I assume Wild Eagle will be one of them) that the filming will be done on. Sounds like there are still spots available so any one near the area should jump on this opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 20, 2012 Author Share Posted April 20, 2012 LAS VEGAS AREA TPR PEOPLE LISTEN UP!!! Travel Channel needs riders at Buffalo Bill's on 4/28 from 8am-2pm. Email Ali at coastercrews@gmail.com if you can participate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slither37 Posted April 21, 2012 Share Posted April 21, 2012 Sent an email for the CP shoot. Sounds like fun. Any idea on my chances of getting selected? How many people do they choose? I assume enough to fill a few trains on each coaster.. I think MF and TTD are the ones that will be filmed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwgator Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 From Screamscape: www.screamscape.com/html/industry_news.htm#General (4/24/12) The Travel Channel will be showing off a couple of new shows this summer of interest to theme park fans. One is called Xtreme Waterparks and it will premier Sunday, July 8th at 8pm (EST/PST) as they seek out the world’s most over the top water slides. The other is called Insane Coaster Wars, which will also premier on Sunday, July 8th at 9pm (EST/PST), in a series that not only seeks out the best coasters, but invites thrill seekers to vote in an interactive online poll to vote for their favorite coasters in each episode. The finale episode of the season will count down the Top 10 coasters from the season with the most votes. It just says when the series starts. I can't wait to see when they did Manta (since I was there...lol). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simtanic8 Posted April 24, 2012 Share Posted April 24, 2012 ^That's great that they announced when it will air, I have been wondering too. I went to the Manta shoot as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted April 29, 2012 Share Posted April 29, 2012 LAS VEGAS AREA TPR PEOPLE LISTEN UP!!! Travel Channel needs riders at Buffalo Bill's on 4/28 from 8am-2pm. Email Ali at coastercrews@gmail.com if you can participate! Thank you for letting us know about it, we had an absolute blast today at Buffalo Bill's with the Travel Channel Taping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwgator Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 Insane Coaster Wars The Travel Channel has posted more information about the show and when the episodes will air. From the website you can vote on the coasters in each category for a limited time. All that into is posted below Here is the full list of coasters and category descriptions from The Travel Channel: G-Force GiantsVote for Your Favorite: May 7-18, 2012 Winner Will Be Revealed on Sunday, July 8, 2012 These coasters will put your body to the test, battling gravity at every twist and turn. After a ride this extreme, you'll have to be peeled off of your seat. Featured Coasters: Medusa at Six Flags Discovery Kingdom in Vallejo, CA; SheiKra at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, FL; Apollo’s Chariot at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA; Afterburn at Carowinds between North and South Carolina. The Winner Will Be Revealed on Insane Coaster Wars Sunday, July 8, 2012 Hang'em High Vote for Your Favorite: May 7-18, 2012 Winner Will Be Revealed on Sunday, July 8, 2012 Your feet hanging in the open air on this action-packed adrenaline rush, these coasters give you the incredible sensation of flying as you zig-zag through the sky at unbelievable speeds. You'll be thankful when your feet are back on the ground. Featured Coasters: Manta at Sea World Orlando, FL; Montu at Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay, FL; Alpengeist at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, VA; and Aftershock at Silverwood just north of Coeur d'Alene, ID. The Winner Will Be Revealed on Insane Coaster Wars Sunday, July 8, 2012 Splintering Speedsters Vote for Your Favorite: May 14 – 25, 2012 These wooden wonders are some of the most popular coasters in the country. With rattling bolts and flexing planks, you'll be relieved just knowing you survived the ride. Featured Coasters: Thunderhead at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN; El Toro at Six Flags Great Adventure in Jackson, NJ; The Beast at Kings Island in Mason, OH; The Voyage at Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN. Vote for your favorite May 14 – 25, 2012 Wrong Way Up Vote for Your Favorite: May 14 – 25, 2012 Sky-high loops and endless inversions will send you on a breathtaking, head-over-heels adventure. These rides spend the most time upside down. By the end, you'll be asking,"Which way is up?" Featured Coasters: Kraken at Sea World Orlando, FL; Wild Eagle at Dollywood in Pigeon Forge, TN; Hydra the Revenge at Dorney Park in Allentown, PA; Vortex at Kings Island in Mason, OH. Vote for your favorite: May 14 – 25, 2012 Extreme Heights Vote for Your Favorite: May 21 – June 1, 2012 Towering roller coasters stretching into the sky, only to drop you hundreds of feet at mind-blowing speeds. Featured Coasters: Coming Soon! Vote for Your Favorite: May 21 – June 1, 2012 Speed Demons Vote for Your Favorite: May 21 – June 1, 2012 Get ready to fly at the speed of fear. These are some of the fastest roller coasters on the planet, reaching speeds of up to 128 miles per hour. Featured Coasters: Coming Soon! Vote for Your Favorite: May 21 – June 1, 2012 These were posted in an article on May 7th from the Travel Channel for the last 2 categories: “Extreme Heights” – Intimidator (Carowinds – Fort Mill,SC/Charlotte, NC) and Kingda Ka (Six Flags – Jackson, NJ). Remaining coasters TBD. “Speed” – Xcelerator (Knott’s Berry Farm – Buena Vista, CA), Bizarro (Six Flags – Agawam, MA) and Desperado (Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino – Primm, NV). Fourth coaster TBD. They did go to Cedar Point, so TTD and Millennium Force are on there I believe. Also Griffon may be the last one. Hopefully they will post soon. The categories are "interesting". Hang 'em High and Splintering Speedsters make sense. However, I am a bit perplexed by G-Force Giants. I mean SheiKra is a nice ride and all, but I don't think I would put it up there with having extreme G's. Also with "Wrong Way Up", I don't think Wild Eagle really belongs with 4 inversions. Then again, where would you place it with the categories given? Just my take. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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