JonnyRCT3 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 ^This evening. I just finished principal photography, and I'm writing the script right now. >.> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrlandoGuy Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Cool update...little stuff like this really make the park seem more real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 (edited) ^Thank you. I wanted to try out some more real life things with the park. Edited August 19, 2014 by JonnyRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Sunday, July 13, 2008 Amanda Sands - regular guest Finally, Valley Hills offers an exclusive event for season passholders. And the best part is that its FREE. Everything started at 8:30 PM where the season passholders were to gather at the Valley Market where some Coasters After Dark T-s were on sale ($9.99). They also gave everyone a free meal ticket to the Blackwater Lodge. All of the coaster lines closed at 8:30 PM, allowing a few final rides for the general public before they became exclusive & reserved to us passholders. I wasted no time! Once the clock struck 9:00 PM, I immediately rushed over to Black Stallion. I enjoy Pulse more than Wicked Twister at Cedar Point, the holding brake section was awesome! I really wanted to try out Valley Scream, but I was too focused on coaster riding. Maybe next time. The popularity of Woodstock Express during the first Coasters After Dark has caused it to become a permanent addition this year. And I finally got my credit! I love what they did with Chaos in its new location (former Déjà Vu site). The new color scheme and lights look awesome at night. Cool! Luckily, I rode Chaos before I chowed down on about 6 hot-dogs and a large Pepsi™ at the new Cedar Tavern. All FREE to C.A.D. participants. The new Dippin' Dots stand seemed quite popular, even after the sun went down, it was decently priced. The Dippin' Dots guy was rambling about some Rattle Snake conversion nonsense. Time for the new hotness, White Lightning. There were a few moments of very strong positive G-forces. Moments before the splashdown... The barrel roll was my favorite inversion on White Lightning. Cardinal broke down as I entered the queue. At least I was able to get this photo of Kanawha Railway, which I refused to ride due to the 35 minute queue for Coasters After Dark. It may be the best nighttime coaster in the park, but I'd rather not wait so long. However, Rattle Snake was a walk on all night. Close up! A look down the Northern/White Lightning midway. At this point there was only 30 minutes left until closing. I ended up getting five rides in on IGNITION, all thanks to Valley Hills' two train operation for C.A.D. The helix still packs one hell of a punch, and an excellent way to finish my Coasters After Dark experience. -Amanda Sands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 That was a nice update! When I visited the park, the Dippon Dots guy told me that the park was getting a clone of Millenium Force except 200 feet taller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Friday, July 25, 2008 Kevin Richards, Valley Hills CFO Towering Inferno has been a staple attraction here at Valley Hills Amusement Park for the past 25 years. It has been one of the most valuable asset to the park since the rides debut in 1983. That was an era of confusion and bad financial status. The Park needed something to attract visitors from far and wide, and Towering Inferno was the ride that changed it all, and put Valley Hills on the map. The 135' attraction opened in 1983 as the tallest free-fall ride in the nation. Towering Inferno has thrilled over 8 million riders over the past 25 years at the park. The Intamin free-fall ride was constructed during the harsh 1982-1983 winter in approximately 3 months, for an estimated $3,000,000 USD. Come get some rides in on Towering Inferno during the 25 year celebration! Every 135th rider will win a FREE Towering Inferno T-shirt, while supplies last! -Kevin Richards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiCraft2011 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 It's amazing to think that a ride like this is still operating after 25 years, despite the new additions. I don't think it will be around for much longer, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Demon Drop is still around after 32 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Well congratulations to Towering Inferno on celebrating 25 years in operation, I hope it lasts long as 35 years in operation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiCraft2011 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 ^^Well, true. I hope this ride still thrill riders for years to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carowindsman Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 25 Years 8 million riders that's some crazy capacity. Hope it continues to keep thrilling riders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 Well, Demon Drop @ Cedar Point gave 7.8 million rides in 12 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MagnumFreak25 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 And Gatekeeper gave 2 million in a year. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 23, 2014 Author Share Posted August 23, 2014 ^That's not really surprising, given the rides capacity is approximately 4X more. Anyways, 2008 wrap-up update will be posted sometime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Amazing work man! I especially love your realistic looking B&Ms I can certainly appreciate that! The night shot of of Intamin 1st gen gave me chills. Memories of rocky points free fall at sunset... Nice work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So sad that Towering Inferno is gone, it was my favorite flat at the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 So sad that Towering Inferno is gone, it was my favorite flat at the park. Um....there's nothing in that post indicating that Towering Inferno is leaving anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 So sad that Towering Inferno is gone, it was my favorite flat at the park. Um....there's nothing in that post indicating that Towering Inferno is leaving anytime soon. Okay, good, so I wasn't the only one who went back and read the update to see if it said anything about Towering Inferno being removed! I had a little heart attack for a second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishCasual Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 I checked back and read it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 So sad that Towering Inferno is gone, it was my favorite flat at the park. Um....there's nothing in that post indicating that Towering Inferno is leaving anytime soon. Oops. Lol, my bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaminOut Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Sooo... When's the next update??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted August 27, 2014 Author Share Posted August 27, 2014 (edited) Wednesday, August 27, 2008 David Trust - park spokesperson 25 years, and 8 million rides later. Towering Inferno is an iconic attraction for the Valley. Official Towering Inferno POV. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Towering Inferno isn't the only free-fall ride at Valley Hills. ZER0 takes it to the extreme with its 272 foot tower! The young ones can also hop on over Kite Eating Tree. -David Trust P.S. Some weird paper surfaced on my desk this morning. "Rome is the key to unlocking nothing" Edited August 29, 2014 by JonnyRCT3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaminOut Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Black Stallion, Rattle Snake for sure. The last one might be a dark ride or a shop that's closing. The first one catches me off guard... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon 9 Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I see M in the first picture, M in the second picture, I in the third picture, and X in the last. MMIX is 2009 in Roman numerals. So i predict a new ride for 2009. I also see a Rattlesnake in the third picture, and what seems to be a Black Stallion in the second. Maybe Rattlesnake is closing in 2009? I don't know what might happen to black stallion though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgoAndM Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Rattlesnake will be relocated to somewhere in Mexico, Black Stallion will be demolished, and a new ride for 2009? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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