alilstronger Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Awesome pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxegon Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Damn, I also hoped for a review of it. I've ridden it, and I can tell you that it's actually really good. The new train design is comfortable and the ride itself is smooth, fast, and forceful. The bad news is that it operates for very limited hours. When I was there last year it operated 11:00-15:00 on a day when the park was open 08:00-22:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Sorry you guys couldn't hit up Extreme Rusher, looks like a great ride! I like how the park fully repainted Crystal Wings and the authentic SLC. Looking at the sky in those pics, it looks like the air quality was pretty good that day as well. Have fun with the rest of the trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I forgot to mention it before but it is pretty awesome you guys got ERT in the first place! Is that a first for China??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 When did they repaint Crystal Wings?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
better_by_design Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I cannot believe that shuttle loop is still standing. The noises it made in 2008 were unbelievable. Still the scariest ride I've ever been on! dt Preach it! I rode it last year and am still waiting for news reports that it has killed people. Again, my prayers go out to the brave explorers of TPR for their safe returns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 Crystal Wing POV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 ^This Flyer is a work of art. Amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) I've ridden it, and I can tell you that it's actually really good. The new train design is comfortable and the ride itself is smooth, fast, and forceful. The bad news is that it operates for very limited hours. When I was there last year it operated 11:00-15:00 on a day when the park was open 08:00-22:00. Gee, thank you Richard for chiming in and letting all of us know that couldn't ride it how great it is! Seriously CANNOT WAIT to see you in a few days!!!! Edited September 13, 2012 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 I have never been so happy to ride a Vekoma SLC in my life. Knock-offs gave me a new found appreciation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 13, 2012 Author Share Posted September 13, 2012 (edited) Sorry you guys couldn't hit up Extreme Rusher, looks like a great ride! I like how the park fully repainted Crystal Wings and the authentic SLC. Looking at the sky in those pics, it looks like the air quality was pretty good that day as well. Have fun with the rest of the trip! We hopefully will get on another one in a few days. It's really not a big deal. For everyone on this trip, ALL of these rides and parks are new experiences, and everyone knows that coming to a place like China, it is expected that we would miss some coasters. There have been several smaller coasters that have also been closed, but as you can see from the reports, that's not stopping anyone from having a great time! And besides, any missed credits give people an excuse to come back when we do China again in 2016! Edited September 13, 2012 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted September 13, 2012 Share Posted September 13, 2012 ^ Great update as always, take care and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklingscribe Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 The trip looks awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmshimfe Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Great update!! Love the "Disney Sea" theming! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmorel Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I can't believe I'll be joining you in a few days... It will be the best time of my life! See you in Shanghai on the 17th! Benoit from Montreal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyle Coleman Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 You know the situation has gotten pretty bad when you are happy to see a REAL slc. Loving the tr and all of the crazy updates so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alia2001 Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Ok so I may be the first to TRY to guess what this is, and then maybe, just maybe finally be eligible to win a prized bag o crap. I am guessing this is apart of the silk spinning machine. It's been awhile since my textiles class, so like I said this is just my guess Here's to hoping I am right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I'm just going to post this here, because the night owls should see this sooner rather than later. http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151190282908566 Not sure what this ride is, but they posted it to the FB and it looks epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 ^Those rides are Tagada's...basically that video shows the whole point. It's to get thrown around and have a freaking blast! I forgot to mention it before but it is pretty awesome you guys got ERT in the first place! Is that a first for China??? Robb & Elissa were able to set up ERT for the last China trips as well. Just goes to show how awesome TPR trips are, since I know they had to work hard to make that happen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 14, 2012 Author Share Posted September 14, 2012 I forgot to mention it before but it is pretty awesome you guys got ERT in the first place! Is that a first for China??? Robb & Elissa were able to set up ERT for the last China trips as well. Just goes to show how awesome TPR trips are, since I know they had to work hard to make that happen! It is very difficult to score ERT in China because the concept is just very foreign to them. They don't normally "rent out" the park or attraction for private functions (which is really all ERT is), so we have to use TPR's video production angle for when we do ERT. We are on this trip doing filming for several of the parks and a few ride manufacturers for IAAPA. And that's how we score the early entry! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noxegon Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 Gee, thank you Richard for chiming in and letting all of us know that couldn't ride it how great it is! Okay, with the benefit of hindsight, that was pretty bad form on my part. I just saw the note from _koppen asking for a review, and posted a brief one without realising that it could come over the way it has. No excuses; next time I'll think before I post. Sorry everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 I have never been so happy to ride a Vekoma SLC in my life. Knock-offs gave me a new found appreciation. All is forgiven, Erik. Vekoma SLCs are smooth as glass compared to their Chinese cousins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreativeForce Posted September 14, 2012 Share Posted September 14, 2012 ^Now THAT'S a frightening thought! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hhappy Posted September 15, 2012 Share Posted September 15, 2012 ^ after riding a few knock-offs... the original SLC is "butter smooth" and an awesome ride. Had some weird rides on these knock-offs out here.. But then again. It is an awesome experience/adventure/trip so far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted September 16, 2012 Share Posted September 16, 2012 Not only are Vekomas not urinals, they are awesome compared to the knock off that do their best to kill us. This trip has even amazing so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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