canobie#1 Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 http://www.screamscape.com/html/smaller_parks.htm#Idlewild Space Odyssey -2012 Caterpillar (idle wild) -2013 Canobie Lake's is the last one standing and this year it went through a huge rehab! And then there was one.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 That's sad to hear, but at least Canobie seems dedicated to having theirs around for a good long time. Makes me glad it's a nearby park for me. Can't wait til I can get there in a few weeks; I still need to get on Equinox! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vtafro Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 That's sad to hear, but at least Canobie seems dedicated to having theirs around for a good long time. Makes me glad it's a nearby park for me. Can't wait til I can get there in a few weeks; I still need to get on Equinox! Was looking forward to equinox, unfortunately it wasn't operational when I made a trip up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 That's sad to hear, but at least Canobie seems dedicated to having theirs around for a good long time. Makes me glad it's a nearby park for me. Can't wait til I can get there in a few weeks; I still need to get on Equinox! Was looking forward to equinox, unfortunately it wasn't operational when I made a trip up there. Same thing happened to me at the end of the Halloween season last year; got to watch it test but they weren't allowing riders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canobie#1 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 The ride opened two days before the end of the season. The park test ran it most of october to hype up the guests. The ride can be a landmark now too.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid21 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Idlewild has stated that they plan to bring back the caterpillar in the near future, possibly after this year, or in the seasons following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 What happened to Space Odyssey??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canobie#1 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 It was demolished last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 I rode the one at Canobie on the North East trip in 2011, and it was a nice ride! While it's not thrilling, it has a long ride cycle and it's in the shade Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 It was demolished last year. What did they replace it with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canobie#1 Posted May 18, 2013 Author Share Posted May 18, 2013 As I recall, they didn't replace it with anything yet. Last years new addition was the new, modern matterhorn style ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Camden Park removed their Caterpiller (Hot Cat) a few seasons ago as well. Delgrossos new "Swing Buggy" (Bezzatron Matterhorn) replaced the flying bobs, so they lost two rides as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 It is my understanding that Idlewild's intent is to refurbish the Caterpillar and hopefully re-install it in the near future. There are actually two surviving Caterpillar rides. One 1928 model operates with cover at Heritage Park in Calgary, Canada: Here is what the old Space Odyssey plot looked like as of August 2012: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 It was demolished last year. What did they replace it with? Last I've heard, there are no particular plans for Space Oddysey's plot yet. I'm pretty sad about that; I stopped there every year on my way to Pittsburgh, and that was my favorite ride there. Better even than the classic Caterpillar at Canobie. I'll be heading there in a bit over a month again; I'll see if I can find out if there are any new plans to replace it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 It was demolished last year. What did they replace it with? Last I've heard, there are no particular plans for Space Oddysey's plot yet. I'm pretty sad about that; I stopped there every year on my way to Pittsburgh, and that was my favorite ride there. Better even than the classic Caterpillar at Canobie. I'll be heading there in a bit over a month again; I'll see if I can find out if there are any new plans to replace it then. This is from their facebook page....... Space Odyssey was removed last season. We are still on the hunt to find a great ride for that area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 The only Caterpillar I've ever ridden was the one at old Southport Pleasureland in the UK. Two of us got on the ride not knowing what it was, and were really surprised when the canopy enveloped us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 That is literally, "Line the Ride". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canobie#1 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 ^Guess so. That park it's falling fast, you can see it all through the park. They have several signiture attractions up for sale and still no new coaster in site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rai Fox Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 ^Guess so. That park it's falling fast, you can see it all through the park. They have several signiture attractions up for sale and still no new coaster in site. I wouldn't say I've seen any sign of that in the last few times I've been there. They've been replacing rides that they take out, except for Space Oddysey, and everything is still well kept. I don't know what's happened with their plans for the old Revolution coaster, except that I don't know where they could -fit- it, but...I don't think it's failing at all. In fact, it's been quite busy and successful looking every time I stop in, even on weekdays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 ^Guess so. That park it's falling fast, you can see it all through the park. They have several signiture attractions up for sale and still no new coaster in site. I wouldn't say I've seen any sign of that in the last few times I've been there. They've been replacing rides that they take out, except for Space Oddysey, and everything is still well kept. I don't know what's happened with their plans for the old Revolution coaster, except that I don't know where they could -fit- it, but...I don't think it's failing at all. In fact, it's been quite busy and successful looking every time I stop in, even on weekdays. Last summer I looked over where the Revolution used to be stored and it is long gone...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I haven't been on one of these rides yet. Unfortunately it sounds like I might not ever be able to at this rate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simtanic8 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 It's newer than the originals, but Mulan at Pleasure Beach Great Yarmouth is still standing. Canopy and everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I love checking out classic rides that are the last of their kind or perilously close to it, so I'm happy I got to ride the one at Canobie. While more popular cousins like Himalayas are more intense, the cover adds some extra charm, and I'm sure some people appreciate the privacy. Very glad it may come back...even if I don't. Dizzy Lizzy's was a homemade haunted swing/Madhouse like the one at Dutch Wonderland, right? I'm disappointed to hear that's gone, as the Six Flags ones by Vekoma are loads of fun and I'd love to ride a more old-school one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Finn Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 I am just going to give Idlewild the benefit of the doubt on Dizzy Lizzy's and assume it was becoming a mechanical nightmare, because it is the classic rides like that, that separate Idlewild from the rest. The caterpillar was awesome. I remember how thrilling a ride it was when I was young. When I went last summer, they weren't using the cover, which I can imagine would make the ride a lot less interesting. I really REALLY hope they are planning on bringing it back in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funtime724 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 I find Canobie Lake park to be very inappropriate.. I have found many photos of the staff goofing off and posting pictures that the public should not see. Here is a photo I found and I was not happy when my 8 year old daughter found it... not impressed Canobie, not impressed..... Should never be on the web... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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