robbalvey Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 So, yeah... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 ^That thing looks amazing, can't wait to read everyone's opinions on the thing. I watched a POV earlier on Gravity Group's page and the ride reminds me a lot of Lightning Racer, except with the insane high 5 element. Looks like a real winner, hopefully someone in America can step up to the plate and built something like this. Don't know why but Knoebels seems like a park that a ride like this might fit in nicely at...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odene497 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I really loved that ride, I'm not quite sure which side I prefer. That element is just so cool. It feels like slow motion. I hope some more parks pick up the concept soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreativeForce Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Wow, that looks insane. Really, really jealous now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 This happened today...   Daaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaamn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 That is really OMFG amazing! Can't wait to see the POV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mousch Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looks like I need to save for the next TPR china trip! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 That looks simply amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy524 Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 After seeing the water they splashed down into, I really hope everyone has been vaccinated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoCo Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 I gotta say, I thought the High-Five element looked very, very cool, but these two shots go WAY past my expectations for its awesomeness. Yeah, want dat bad. Â "Music Virus" = "Disco Fever" ? Â Fantastic updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 If that first photo is not in Gravity Group's IAAPA booth this November, I will be very shocked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Looks like I need to save for the next TPR china trip! Â Jason - Unfortunately, after riding many of us have concerns about how time will treat this coaster, we'll see shortly hoe Fireball held up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 Â This might be my favorite coaster photo ever. Â Really hope I get the chance to try this some day. I highly doubt any US park would build one, given how scared everyone here is of everything. Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 If that first photo is not in Gravity Group's IAAPA booth this November, I will be very shocked! Â Yes! Â Also, I've never been on a TPR trip, but I feel like these high-five shots sum up how awesome the trips are (especially from everything I've read/seen in so many TR's). These pics totally capture the ultimate "we're having a blast on this ride" expressions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 More China pics...  We also posted two videos on our Facebook page...we suggest you go watch them...they are pretty epic! TPR on the Tagada: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151190282908566  Randomness in China: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151190312508566  Today we arrived in Chengdu...and we are back at Floraland!  One of these is a knock-off Mickey Mouse looking character, one of them is a crazy German. Can you tell which is which?  And what has Floraland added since our last visit? That's right, kids, a Chinese Knock-Off SLC!!! Hooray!!!  We have good news and bad news... The bad news is that we have to ride another one of these...the GOOD NEWS is that it's the LAST ONE of the trip! I know, I know...you're all disappointed!  Congrats guys, you have made it through ALL the Chinese Knock-Off SLCs on this trip!  It's just amazing!  Would you believe this ride only opened two years ago?  And yes! This park also has as a Chinese Knock-Off spinning mouse!  Yay! Another Golden Horse awesome ride!  GET EXCITED!!!! Oy! Chinese Ride Op! Did you not hear me? GET EXCITED!!!!  "Swimin' The Rip Current" - I just really like this name!  We would like to introduce TPR to the amazing Tagada!  This ride is just awesome kick-your-ass FUN!!!  Our Chinese DJ was really getting into it!  Pile of bodies...  LOL! Gotta watch the video we posted to Facebook!  WTF? Random Cyborg boxer guy!  Adam would kill to have this knock-off R2D2 trash can in his room!  BOOB CREDIT!!!!  Park Map...yup!  The most awesome attraction of the park! The Ice House!  Knock-Off Coca-Cola bear things so too!  Ready to go in?  "I hear this is the place to get your clothes..."  "Welcome to the Ice House!!!!"  Yay! The "Russian Ice Slide" is still here!  This really is an awesome attraction.  And yes, it's an officially licensed Disney bobsled! lol! Just like the Matterhorn!  TPR Lining up for the Ice Slide. Does it count as a credit?  It technically has a lift hill!  Mmmm....meat on sticks!  "What? Only three?!?!"  Chinese Knock-Off Top Scan!  Angry guy pulls sad rabbit out of the hat!  Hooray for Mickey Mouse looking weird thing!  Turtles!!!!  I want to bring one home!!!  The Chinese REALLY love Plants Vs Zombies!  This is the "new" section of the park.  Adult Frog Hopper!  Yay Floraland!  TPR had an awesome visit!  While we were on the Knock-Off SLC, we noticed something across the street...another looping coaster!  We talked to the people at Florland, and they told us that the original park was "Phase 1", the new water park that just opened was "Phase 2", and this third gate which will open sometime in 2013 is "Phase 3"  We got to walk around the park that is under construction.  There is also going to be what appears as a Roller Skater type of coaster.  One of these crazy flats was under construction.  This looks like some sort of spinning coaster.  More of the new Floraland third gate construction.  Pirate ship and other stuff.  More construction pics.  The giant ferris wheel looks pretty complete.  More of the double-loop, double corkscrew coaster.  Here's the concept art for the park  Concept art part two.  Time to go check out some credit whore parks in Chengdu - this time at "People's Park"  "Ticket Office" lol  Yup - Another kiddie!  Whores!  Have fun guys!  It's a small coaster, but it's totally gravity driven fun!  Our next stop was Xinhua park for another kiddie credit!  Yes, we are pathetic...but proud! lol  Another credit for TPR! Yay!  Control panel porn!  "Reach Envelope? What does that mean???" - Chinese roller coaster designers.  Now go watch the two videos we posted to our Facebook page: TPR on the Tagada: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151190282908566  Randomness in China: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10151190312508566  Follow along with us on our Facebook and Twitter page:  http://www.facebook.com/themeparkreview Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLIPDUDE Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Great update, Robb! love reading about all these bizzare parks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cckoman Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Hidden Mickey?? Â The photos are awesome, as usual! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Anyone else notice the Lightning McQueen on one of the background walls? Disney totally gave them the right to use their characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How did that knockoff SLC ride? With the better looking transitions, it looks a bit less horrific than the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 19, 2012 Author Share Posted September 19, 2012 ^ Awful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm pretty sure if some US park attempted to run a Tagada like that lawyers would actually drop from the sky. Â And I loved that "ticket office" at that one park! So amazing. Â dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This TR just keeps getting better and better! I will be sad when it is over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneyfan1313 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I love that Tagada and I LOVE the music/DJ even more. I really hope I get to ride one of those some day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 China just looks like a wacky place. A place I must go to one day. Great updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This is by far the oddest trip I've every been on. So much random fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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