cfc Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 I think the 4D coaster footage is among the best you've ever shot. It was quite a challenge, but it came out beautifully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Awesome videos. The layout of the new B&M flyers looks similar to the ones that Vekoma made. But I am sure it is a much, much, better ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eBen Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Both Starry Sky Whatever and Dinoconda are amazing rides. I'm very glad there is this great footage to show all the people who are asking what were my favorite coasters. The flyer was mostly just above grass but the horseshoe at the beginning has a great view of the hills. A great way to appricate the flying aspect before the ride picks up. The following 540 spin into a loop is possibly the best element combination I have ever been on. I like pretzel loops but this doesnt crush your chest in the way we all love or hate. On this you get a double kick of the force for a more managable about of time. Then it carries on for more swopping and weyheying. Assuming this coaster remains accessible I would definatly go back for this in a few years time and add on Shanghi Disneyland. Easily the best flyer I have been on although I havent tried its main competitors. The Dinoconda was my first 4D and I instantly loved it so much that a part of me was annoyed with myself for waiting this long. But the warm fuzzy feeling afterwards made the waiting all the more special. I have seen many pictures of the various track layouts but never fully appricated just how insane the extra dimention made the ride. The themeing was cool if a bit odd but I have no objections to a dinosour theme park wanting to install something on this scale. Thanks go to Robb for getting us on these as much as we did, and to Nick for giving up his seat on the last run of Dinoconda for another go for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayTricky Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 That 'Sky Scrapper' is like Air on Steroids. I'm pleased a B&M Flyer has broke off from the standard 'similar' layout for once... That loop looks like it pulls some serious Gs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 More coming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 This could very well be the best "family" ride in all of China! Hong Kong Disneyland's Big Grizzly Mountain... It really is the *perfect mix* of Big Thunder Mountain and Expedition Everest. Take a look... POST YOUR COMMENTS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 The ride looks very interesting. I like the theming (those bears!). Looks like Expedition Everest version 2.0! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 It's exactly what a Disney coaster should be--beautifully themed, with just enough "kick" to make in interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 It was great. I loved it. Went on it at least 12+ times! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 25, 2012 Author Share Posted October 25, 2012 Want to win a China Trip themed TPR Bag-O-Crap and Hong Kong Disneyland stuff? Check this out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRider92 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I really admire the job that Disney and Vekoma did on Big Grizzly. The entire ride has the Disney touch and is set up perfectly to provide a unique family-friendly experience. Each time I've seen the ride I find it hard to believe just how big of an area (or what it seems like) it all encompasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 ^ The thing is, I don't actually believe it takes up *that* much space, at least not the ride itself. It seems to double back on itself quite a bit. Moreso than Everest or Big Thunder. And it's not very tall either. It a perfect example of how to use space and lack of height to really make something exciting. I really, really liked the ride a LOT. More than I was expecting, because, as much as I do like Everest, I feel that ride meanders more than it is thrilling. And BGM has *some* of that, especially on the backwards section right before the launch track, but for the most part, the ride feels a lot more like Big Thunder than Everest, in that it's more sprawling, without taking up too much space. Was really impressed with the ride, the area, and the overall package. Really looking forward to Mystic Manor now! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneRider92 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I guess that they did do quite a good job then making the ride seem bigger/more expansive than it actually is. Oh how it pains me to be a poor college student and too strapped for cash to join TPR on their epic journies. *sigh* Oh well. Guess it's never too early to start putting money away for a future TPR trip, huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 I guess that they did do quite a good job then making the ride seem bigger/more expansive than it actually is. Yeah, take a look at the ride under construction on the satellite. It's not a small ride, but I don't think it's as big as you'd think.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 After riding all of the knock-off SLCs, jungle mouses and sliding dragons, I can't imagine what a welcome change that coaster must of been. Really does look fantastic and I hope Disney keeps making rides like this in the future! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I had no idea this ride was launched until I saw the video. I thought that second reverse point was a reverse lift similar to what's found on Expedition Everest. Of course, I think this is the best footage I've seen of the ride as most of the other videos were shaky mid-train POVs on YouTube. Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars looks like it could be the world's best family coaster. It does look like a hybrid of Expedition Everest and Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but with the addition of a launch it may be superior to both. Certainly not the most intense Disney coaster, but it does look like it could possibly be the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 I think it's awesome how the Disney Parks are continually pushing the envelope in making great-looking coasters that everyone can enjoy together. I really like how there are lots of track sections placed side by side. It makes you think that the ride is a lot larger than it actually is, as if it were a big railroad or mine cart network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odene497 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Great video! I really loved this ride as well, definitely not "intense", but just really great fun, and extremely well done. The whole area is beautiful. I love the launch. The crazy strobes and wind blasts in the tunnel as you launch are an awesome touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 BGM really does look fantastic. I "like" Everest but I don't love it as a coaster. I feel like there is of boring meandering and very little exciting action, but this things looks very well paced and full of surprises. Great footage as always. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLUSHIE Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) This really does look like a fun ride, and the theming is pretty incredible, but it does look a bit slow and 'boring' at times. The launch part looks like a lot of fun though. My favorite aspect of BTMR is the out of control feeling and the sudden drops and janky track, this doesn't seems to have any of that. Even though the cable snapping and stuff is supposed to give the appearance of being out of control, it looks like the physical ride is quite tame. Do you guys that rode this think you prefer this over BTMR or is it just different? Edited October 26, 2012 by SLUSHIE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Here's a video I think some of you guys were waiting for... I'm a few days late on this but this looks a lot better than Tatsu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 (edited) This really does look like a fun ride, and the theming is pretty incredible, but it does look a bit slow and 'boring' at times. The launch part looks like a lot of fun though. My favorite aspect of BTMR is the out of control feeling and the sudden drops and janky track, this doesn't seems to have any of that. Even though the cable snapping and stuff is supposed to give the appearance of being out of control, it looks like the physical ride is quite tame. Do you guys that rode this think you prefer this over BTMR or is it just different? This ride is the perfect "combo" of Expedition Everest and Big Thunder and that includes that it doesn't meander and doesn't have as many boring parts as EE, but it's not quite as "out of control" as BTM. As to which I prefer, I'm not sure. I prefer Big Grizzly to Everest, but is probably give Thunder Mountain the slight edge, and I do mean *slight*. Edited October 26, 2012 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Here's a video I think some of you guys were waiting for... And I thought the pretzel loop on Tatsu was insane. That looks like it has way more intense inversions that Tatsu. @_@ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted October 27, 2012 Share Posted October 27, 2012 BGM really is a great looking all around fun coster, which is what Disney does best! It'll be entertaining for everyone. Looks like a fun ride with great theming, and some fun and unique elements! Thanks for the great video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted October 28, 2012 Author Share Posted October 28, 2012 This very bizarre coaster includes a severed head and Santa Claus! Yup... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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