tarheel1231 Posted February 15, 2014 Posted February 15, 2014 I like the sudden change of events. Great storyline, and it is comparable to real parks that have had the same history.
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 I've noticed the park doesn't have a water ride. Maybe a log ride could boost attendance. Apparently we think the same... Â I like the sudden change of events. Great storyline, and it is comparable to real parks that have had the same history. I researched heavily on each ride & attractions (I've added) real-world counterpart. To ensure it's financially feasible & a trendy ride during the time period. The winds of change are upon Valley Hills. But how hard will they blow..?
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 16, 2014 Author Posted February 16, 2014 Saturday, May 5, 1984 John Kline  Crowds are heavy on this second operating day of the 1984 season.  We here at Valley Hills are entering year two of the redevelopment plan. Last year we finally saw a break in the attendance drop thanks to the new additions & increased advertising. Attendance went up 20% and was one of Valley Hills busiest seasons on record. This year, the midway has been further extended, new attractions are to be found! Let’s take a look...  Two new attractions for families to enjoy. Buccaneer & Wild Waters, new for 1984!  Buccaneer, a Huss swinging ship.  Buccaneer and the Que are nestled within Wild Waters.  Lots of happy riders to be found! (I was granted special permission to bring a camera aboard.)  This thing is HUGE.  Buccaneer's exiting bridge crosses over Wild Water's final splashdown. You can get some great views up here Don't stay too long or you're in for a wet surprise.  Another log full of wet riders.  Wild Waters! The entrance to the longest log flume on the east coast!  Wild Waters WILL get you wet, so it's recommended you purchase a [$1] locker to store your important items.  A new trail now connects Allegheny Hall with the new midway. A great scenic route for those who are fans of nature. Hopefully this doesn't turn into a make-out zone...  Allegheny Hall's picnic area provides some magnificent (once secluded) views of Kanawha Railway's second lift.  Yesterday, we saw record crowds for opening day. Third largest opening day on record.  Towering Inferno remains one of the most popular rides at the park. (someone’s about to get wet back there...)  Towering Inferno's maintenance stairway can provide some otherwise unattainable views.  W.V. Turnpike is still popular among families. A staple attraction here at Valley Hills.  The foliage around Dodge 'Em has grown. Great foresight gardening department!  Rotor has finally re-opened!  Valley Hills is heading into a brighter tomorrow. 1984 needs to continue a green profit trend & attendance for Valley Hills to survive. So far so good....   John Kline~ Â
tarheel1231 Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 I'm really liking the way the park is now. It's a great mix of coasters and flat rides.
IronWolfman Posted February 16, 2014 Posted February 16, 2014 That log flume has a very nice layout. For that ride and the mine train, I suggest DasMatze's wood support replacer, and it will make you rides look much nicer! I also like the placement of just about everything in your park, it all fits together very well!
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 17, 2014 Author Posted February 17, 2014 I'm really liking the way the park is now. It's a great mix of coasters and flat rides. Thanks! That's what I was aiming for: a good mix of coasters & flats. I wanted the park to offer something for everyone, and I think it does that quite well. Which is especially need now. Â That log flume has a very nice layout. For that ride and the mine train, I suggest DasMatze's wood support replacer, and it will make you rides look much nicer! I also like the placement of just about everything in your park, it all fits together very well! Â I tried to be original & realistic with the layout. The current supports are staying though, sorry, I don't want to make this park super laggy to build in. I designed Valley Hills to offer a variety of attractions, giving guest plenty of options to choose from.
tarheel1231 Posted February 21, 2014 Posted February 21, 2014 I think a wooden coaster some time in the near future would be a good fit.
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 I think a wooden coaster some time in the near future would be a good fit. Â The park is headed into the mid 80's now. The park may or may not go through a drastic change. Take that for what it's worth. Either way, something twisty is coming. Â Update soon!
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 22, 2014 Author Posted February 22, 2014 Monday, July 22, 1985 Kenny Wood Kentucky Resident.  I've been hearing' all about Valley Hills this summer, the marketing has been shoved down my throat. Our family always visits Kings Island and has now switched to Valley Hills.  This must be the park’s icon, Parachute Tower.  The new ride for 1985. Sun Spin.  If I'm not mistaken, this is the relatively new Huss Ranger. This is the first time I've seen it in person.  Kanawha Railway is the park's first and longest coaster. Above average, but not as good as The Beast. The ride is over-hyped if you ask me.  Buccaneer was another pleasant surprise. With a lengthy cycle, that 25-minute wait was worth it! Not a fan of water rides, so I skipped Wild Waters. It looked better than your average flume.  With nothing else to keep my interest, I headed towards the other side of the park.  Valley Hills has an awesome pizzeria with Cobblestone Café. The tranquil picnic area is a nice touch.  Took a spin on Trout Spin.  Another spinning ride, Rotor.  Kid Town Market was my next stop. The menu here was kid oriented, as expected, but I still bought a large soda. (I noticed they were the cheapest here.)  Valley Hill's star coaster, RattleSnake. A good mix of elements and that loop was intense, even better than Lightning Loops at Kings Island!  One last ride on Parachute Tower before closing time.   Kenny Wood. Â
IrishCasual Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Kenny Wood.... Remind you of something?
tarheel1231 Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 Good, very good. This park is getting better every time I read about it.
rustyinpeace Posted February 22, 2014 Posted February 22, 2014 This is an excellent park, Cobblestone Cafe is one of the better dining areas in this forum!
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Kenny Wood.... Remind you of something? Whatever do you mean? Â Good, very good. This park is getting better every time I read about it. It's going to get even better. Very soon. Â This is an excellent park, Cobblestone Cafe is one of the better dining areas in this forum! Oh, thank you. That actually means a lot. I had multiple different concepts for the Cobblestone Cafe dining area. The first one I built looked drastically different, I'm glad I chose to redo it.
JonnyRCT3 Posted February 27, 2014 Author Posted February 27, 2014 Saturday, September 20, 1986 Kevin Doss  Today was the final operating of the busy 1986 season here at Valley Hills. The family ride, Monster, was new this season. Located within the former Wild Waters entrance area. The midway was furthered, and Wild Waters entrance was relocated accordingly.  Monster, new for 1986!  Perfect upgrade ride for those looking for more thrills than Scrambler.  This is new. It looks like Valley Hills is already planning the next one!  I spotted something interesting in Wild Waters’ line. This new attraction is MASSIVE!  Construction equipment in the parking lot…? Could this be related to the cleared land next to Wild Waters?   Kevin Doss Â
tarheel1231 Posted February 27, 2014 Posted February 27, 2014 Ooh I wonder what it is! From the size of the cleared land, I can guess that it will be a coaster.
JonnyRCT3 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Posted March 1, 2014 Ooh I wonder what it is! From the size of the cleared land, I can guess that it will be a coaster. Correct.
JonnyRCT3 Posted March 1, 2014 Author Posted March 1, 2014 Monday, November 10, 1986 John Kline  An all new $4,500,000 USD standup steel roller coaster is set to debut at Valley Hills for the 1987 season. The thrills and chills of a roller coaster while STANDING! The relatively new standup concept has people all around the world buzzing, and we here at Valley Hills are proud to introduce such a world class attraction. No name has been decided upon yet. Additional details will be available as soon as I have the go-ahead by upper management.  Facts at Glance Stand Up design Over 2000 feet long Three Inversions Orange track with black support structure $4,500,000 USD investment Manufactured by INTAMIN of Switzerland Opening May 1987  Construction is in full swing!  The lift hill & drop have been put into place. Including a massive vertical loop, and the unique "inclined loop" a first of its kind.  This track section was a difficult lift. The winds were on-off all day.  The roller coaster is visible from almost anywhere in the park. Another great addition to the Valley's skyline.  PROPOSAL 1:098-7 has been a huge success for Valley Hills, and this new attraction is another indication of our commitment to providing world class thrills. I would have never imagined ten years ago that my home park would receive something so revolutionary. Management has been very fond of INTAMIN, this is our third purchase from them. I hope this relationship can continue.  John Kline Â
IrishCasual Posted March 1, 2014 Posted March 1, 2014 Ooh. An Intamin Stand up, sounds interesting. Wonder how that will effect crowds on Rattlesnake though.
rustyinpeace Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 I'm intrigued on how it will be an Intamin instead of a B&M. We never see them mentioned!
netdvn Posted March 2, 2014 Posted March 2, 2014 B&M didn't exist until 1990. Around this time, they'd still be designing coasters with Intamin.
JonnyRCT3 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 I'm intrigued on how it will be an Intamin instead of a B&M. We never see them mentioned! Ooh. An Intamin Stand up, sounds interesting. Wonder how that will effect crowds on Rattlesnake though. Â Thank you for the feedback. I wanted to go with something different, I'm confident I made the right choice.
JonnyRCT3 Posted March 4, 2014 Author Posted March 4, 2014 (edited) [re-uploaded this posts original photos, fixing issues]  Saturday, June 20, 1987 John Kline ~ Park Operations Manager   Today is W.V. day, the 124th Birthday of the Mountain State. GLADIATOR, the new Stand Up roller coaster, made it's debut this season as well. Gladiator has greatly contributed to the 19% attendance increase, compared to this time last year. Gladiator is one of the largest Stand Up coasters in existence, and packs a huge punch for such a small footprint. This has been Valley Hills largest single capital investment to date. We here at Valley Hills are happy with yet another purchase from INTAMIN.   GLADIATOR, new for '87!   The one of a kind "Inclined loop" will take riders through an intense G Force spin.   Gladiator features multiple track crossovers, with one right through the loop.   The finale of Gladiator features a 360° corkscrew spin, followed by a 180° carousel turn.   For all the maintenance bay enthusiasts.   A unique view of Gladiator's layout.   Gladiator is surrounded by Rome-styled buildings to support the coasters name.   A look down the expanded midway.   Vortex, also new for 1987. (Vortex replaces the old Rotor, previously located by Kid Town. Unfortunately, Rotor has been causing the park problems since day one. This newer and more reliable version was the ideal replacement for the popular attraction.)   The old Rotor site has been cleared. It is now prime real estate for a possible Kid Town expansion.   Gladiator has become wildly popular in such a short time. With the increased attendance & increased ticket prices , Gladiator is paying for itself already.   Gladiator may be the new hotness at the park. But RattleSnake has yet to see a drop in ridership. Guests enjoy both just as much, although Gladiator has the longer lines.   Until next time.... John Kline ~ Park Operations Manager   __________________________________________________ Valley Hills 1988 Survey Survey Over Edited April 5, 2014 by JonnyRCT3
IrishCasual Posted March 4, 2014 Posted March 4, 2014 On that survey. I think your the first park to do that! I voted B, by the way
JonnyRCT3 Posted March 7, 2014 Author Posted March 7, 2014 Poll closes tonight at midnight. I'd also like to note that my previous post has been updated, nearly all the photo's have been replaced (or taken from a better angle) with all previous issues fixed. Another update is coming soon! Â ____________________________ Â On that survey. I think your the first park to do that! I voted B, by the way Oh, okay. I'm trying to see what the "guests" want, so I thought I'd try some real world tactics. Â Awesome! I''m glad your'e enjoying this.
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