Chrisrad 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I just got back from Knott's and I got to ride Windseeker for the first time, and I thought it was great. I mean, it wasn't thrilling but it was such a unique experience for me that I loved it. Nice! My thoughts exactly with the Windseekers. What kind of music did you get on your ride? Link to post Share on other sites
n7 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 So you have all framed out my exact concerns! Beach Blvd is a definite no because it is a major artery from the foothills to the beach cities. Western could theoretically be possible...but you have a pretty strong NIMBY reaction from residents of the city. Not only for the construction but for the park noise. Tunneling is costly and risky - especially with most electricity buried underneath these streets (a major project that is still going on in patches of Northern Orange County) - no more telephone poles. That means all parking lots outside of the park's 4 main streets must be out of the question. Beach, La Palma, Western and Crescent. So it still makes me wonder what they can do. Pathwise, they've designed themselves into a permanent corner by having Bigfoot cap off the end. There is no possible way to expand the on-stage park. If they were to reclaim some of the employee parking, they could get enough land to put something of decent size with a station inside the park - however that immediately brings up noise and the city's unwillingness to upset their citizens for the benefit of a private company. The next major addition I'm worried will be at the expense of old Knotts. And even then..I can't imagine what they're going to do. Silver Bullet was the park's biggest potential expansion zone and it is ALL used up. Link to post Share on other sites
Zeppelinfreak 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 ^^I believe it was the theme song from Superman. Link to post Share on other sites
robbalvey 85 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) UPDATE: All spots for the Knott's Media day are full! Thank you everyone for your quick response! Hey TPR Members! Knott's Berry Farm has let me know that they need riders for a media event on Wednesday, August 24th (THIS WEDNESDAY!) to ride Windseeker! You would be needed from 6am - 10am If you can attend, please email me ASAP at robbalvey@themeparkreview.com I will need your name, your email address, age, and sex. Thank you! --Robb Edited August 22, 2011 by robbalvey Link to post Share on other sites
gdoggy1678 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I Sent in my email! This would be a awesome experience hope i get chosen! Link to post Share on other sites
chickenbowl 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I Sent in my email! This would be a awesome experience hope i get chosen! Me too! This sounds like lots of fun. Link to post Share on other sites
X2coasterfreak 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 (edited) Sent in my e-mail! This would be a really cool and fun event! *Edit: Sweet, got my confirmation e-mail , super stoked for this! Edited August 22, 2011 by X2coasterfreak Link to post Share on other sites
CoasterCrazy88 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 I've emailed as well! I would love to be a part of this. Link to post Share on other sites
Gmaster562 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 email SENT! Link to post Share on other sites
robbalvey 85 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 All spots for the Knott's Media day are full! Thank you everyone for your quick response! Link to post Share on other sites
Nyteowl 0 Posted August 22, 2011 Share Posted August 22, 2011 Would have loved to go, but school is in session for me now . Oh well, enjoy the ride everyone! Link to post Share on other sites
snoflake15 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I'm very scared of the disappointment on here if the new coaster turns out not to be that big. Link to post Share on other sites
Bolliger&Mabillard 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 ^Don't worry. With as judgmental as we are here, we'd be disapointed no matter what it turns out to be! Link to post Share on other sites
SharkTums 142 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Hey, at least it will be better than getting Demon Drop or Invertigo! Link to post Share on other sites
Calicoasters 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 ^I was actually really looking forward to getting Demon Drop. I know it didn't make much sense in the park, especially when they said the ride would keep it's same "theme," but there is a unique thrill/terror that comes from those kind of drop towers. Link to post Share on other sites
Zeppelinfreak 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 ^I was looking forward to it as well. Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisrad 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 ^ & ^^ I rode it at Dorney for everyone who wanted it at Knott's.. It was... interesting, to say the least. After going on a lot of drop towers on the trip, a couple of people (who shall remain nameless), told me that Demon Drops were 'insane/scary/etc' compared to regular drop towers. Honestly, it was not scary, just amusing. And loud and shaky at the end. It really would have been out of place at Knott's. Link to post Share on other sites
Zeppelinfreak 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 ^Yeah it would have been out of place at Knott's, but I never got to ride one because the year Freefall closed at Magic Mountain, I almost got to ride it but it broke down when I was in line. Link to post Share on other sites
harper83087 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 I loved Demon Drop at CP, I have many memories of excitement and pain on that thing. It would have been nice to have it close again. Link to post Share on other sites
cal1br3tto 2 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Demon Drop at Dorney was a bit...unnerving. I was slightly apprehensive about the drop, which did scare me a bit. But the ride does seem dated and, well, clunky. Glad I got to experience it though! Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisrad 0 Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Demon Drop at Dorney was a bit...unnerving. I was slightly apprehensive about the drop, which did scare me a bit. But the ride does seem dated and, well, clunky. Glad I got to experience it though! Woah... woah...woah.. Laura is, am I reading that right... Admitting to not liking something? Laura you liked Mean Streak so I had my doubts about you. But with your opinion of Demon Drop, I will trust your opinions now. (some of them..) Link to post Share on other sites
SoCalCoasters 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Just curious, has anyone tried to match Leviathin's stats to those survey markers that were all around the park? It seems as if the location in CW was very...mis-placed...can anyone do like a Google Earth Overview w/ an overlay of the layout to see if there are any comparisons? Link to post Share on other sites
6flagsbrad 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I had a pretty awesome day at the park today. Lines were short, rides running great... Almost all rides in the park were 10 min. waits or walk-ons. And I finally got my rides on Windseeker, which is a great addition to the park I must say. Ride Counts: Xcelerator 2 Silver Bullet 1 Montezooma 1 Jaguar 1 Ghostrider 1 Sidewinder 1 Pony Express 1 Supreme Scream 1 Windseeker 2 Log Ride 1 Bigfoot Rapids 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Chrisrad 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I had a pretty awesome day at the park today. Lines were short, rides running great...Almost all rides in the park were 10 min. waits or walk-ons. And I finally got my rides on Windseeker, which is a great addition to the park I must say. Ride Counts: Xcelerator 2 Silver Bullet 1 Montezooma 1 Jaguar 1 Ghostrider 1 Sidewinder 1 Pony Express 1 Supreme Scream 1 Windseeker 2 Log Ride 1 Bigfoot Rapids 3 That's really good to know for tomorrow, thanks! I suppose I will take some pictures of how the park looks if anyone is interested. Link to post Share on other sites
socalMAN123 0 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I hope the Haunt event gets officially announced soon...I really can't wait to finally go to a TPR event after a really long hiatus. For those who attended last year's event, how much did it cost? Link to post Share on other sites
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