cfc Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) Wow! Excellent use of the existing terrain. Yeah, but let's not give them too much credit, it's not like could have just bulldozed the mountain or anything, or maybe they could have I don't know. THis thing looks insane. Hmm--I would give them lot of credit. It's one thing to build a coaster on a flat piece of ground; it's quite another to have to deal with hills, rock outcroppings, and other natural features. I'll give them tons of credit also if this thing opens on June 18th!!! That, too. Edited June 7, 2016 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjollner Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Unbelievable! I remember Robb geeking out about this coaster when it was announced... I thought it looked great, but I didn't get why he was SOOO very enthustiatic about it... I get it now... I'm sitting here and I can hardly believe this thing is real... And what do you know... Maybe they'll actually get this thing hauling before Lightning Rod opens. #DontWorryItWillOpen #DontLetHashtagBattleEnsue Can't wait to see a HQ POV of this, much less ride it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dar Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 The European Coaster Club posted a message on their Facebook page that the park are struggling to get this open for the 18th, even going so far as to ask the ECC to recommend members don't book any flights yet, just in case. They've also said that there won't be a press event because of the construction delays. Looks like they're in for plenty of long days and even longer nights getting this ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Looks like they're in for plenty of long days and even longer nights getting this ready! Luckily they actually do have long days up there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted June 7, 2016 Share Posted June 7, 2016 This coaster is just......I can't even!! What a setting! What a layout!! Does this beat Boulder Dash for best use of terrain/surroundings? I dunno, but I think it might!! Considering how extensive the work had to be to construct this, a small part of me will laugh when this possibly opens before Lightning Rod! Very jealous of all of you fine folks who get to experience this glorious creation this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickflipbacktail Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Are we looking at the new number 1 wooden coaster in the world? Maybe that's a bit bold but almighty this monster looks intimidating! Would do anything to ride it soon!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookiex Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The European Coaster Club posted a message on their Facebook page that the park are struggling to get this open for the 18th, even going so far as to ask the ECC to recommend members don't book any flights yet, just in case. They've also said that there won't be a press event because of the construction delays. Looks like they're in for plenty of long days and even longer nights getting this ready! I was drafting plans for going up there maybe the week after opening (along with Gröna Lund) but hearing this I should probably hold off until it's made certain that Wildfire will open on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftThrill Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Definitely a contender for the #1 wooden coaster, and for aesthetics it probably already is #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickflipbacktail Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Definitely a contender for the #1 wooden coaster, and for aesthetics it probably already is #1. For sure the best looking trains I have ever seen bar none! It's really grown on me, the lead car specifically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I never thought I would be this excited for a coaster where the minimum amount of time it would take me to get to the park is probably around 6 hours if I travel by the fastest possible way! Looks like they're in for plenty of long days and even longer nights getting this ready! Luckily they actually do have long days up there! No kidding, sleep before midnight is practially impossible LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 The park posted a full drop photo on Instagram from when they completed the track the other day! Looks super steep and overall just insane! What a structure. Could be the best coaster in the world... I can't WAIT for a POV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarPoint Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 That coaster looks like it would be pretty fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCT3Bross Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Well I'm ready to see this boy in action. Can't wait to try it out myself. I really hope they can do it in 10 days, I have faith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 That coaster looks like it would be pretty fun. Don't worry, I'm sure it won't be as good as Joker! Those pics of the completed first drop are simply STUNNING! Wow. I can't get over the look of this thing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Can't wait to try it out myself. I really hope they can do it in 10 days, I have faith. They seem confident, Kolmården posted a video on facebook an hour ago with the text "10 days left". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Don't worry, I'm sure it won't be as good as Joker! Not worried. I can see already that its tracks are brown and not purple and green. Pretty scenery though! The view from the top of that lift hill is probably amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordyC Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 WOW I am speechless.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 I find it absolutely brilliant that they've managed to get all the track work done so quick with opening day closing in. The drop looks fantastic now it's all done as well, very excited for testing to start in the next few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknottsville Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 WOW I am speechless.. I 100% agree with this statement my GOD!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 I can not wait to see this thing in person! I'm really hoping it opens on-time so this thread doesn't turn into the Dollywood thread! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelRush Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 So I've heard discussion on whether or not the wood/steel mix looks good on the lift/turnaround/drop, and if they should have made the turnaround part of the metal structure. Personally I think so, and they also should have continued the structure until the bottom of the drop, too. What do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 ^Personally i don't think that it makes a difference at all and that it's just a really impressive looking coaster. It's like it is for structural reasons anyway rather than for looks, lets not forget that it's built mostly on a hill that's very rocky so it's great how it's been designed and that they've actually managed to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arn'O Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 GOOD NEWS!!! Testing starting tomorrow! Can't wait to see this thing running! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted June 9, 2016 Share Posted June 9, 2016 Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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