LuminousAphid Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 So I was just looking through some flat ride videos from Europe, and realized that they have some eye-popping fair rides unlike anything I have ever seen... for example, this breakdance in Germany has an absolutely awesome lighting program IMO What's your favorite lighting package on any ride? How much better is the ride with lights vs. during the day?
BDG Posted May 20, 2015 Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) How much better is the ride with lights vs. during the day? Nighttime and lights add a TON of atmosphere. And you need some smoke to make it really impressive... Some nice ones... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPJcKwtJLTs Edited May 20, 2015 by BDG
LuminousAphid Posted May 21, 2015 Author Posted May 21, 2015 Wow wow wow, thanks for posting BDG! I love how the "cannonball" is the ride car I was just thinking, and I don't know if this counts as a lighting "package," but the first time I saw a video of this year's Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights, I thought it couldn't possibly be real... I want to see this in person someday I was going to go see my home park's holiday light display last year, but after seeing this I didn't really want to anymore
gerstlaueringvar Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 Haven't been on it but already looks great: Beast!
BugEyed Posted May 21, 2015 Posted May 21, 2015 I've got to put in another vote for the Windseekers. The rides themselves are somewhat mediocre, but at night that Pink Floyd quality light display just commands your attention from across any park.
LuminousAphid Posted May 30, 2015 Author Posted May 30, 2015 Bumping this with some more crazy Euro rides- 'The King' technical park loop fighter- sort of gaudy but I like it I guess I have a soft spot for 'over-the-top flashy' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEDrh1IV_bI Lasers! Silverwood's Spin Cycle seems to have a nice lighting package as well And one for just "look at how fast this thing goes"- for 7 minutes
viking86 Posted May 30, 2015 Posted May 30, 2015 KMG knows how to make good-looking rides. In my opinion Move It 32 is the best looking fair ride there is, and the lighing package is a big part of it. By the way, am I correct that KMG only built one of this ride??
LuminousAphid Posted June 10, 2015 Author Posted June 10, 2015 In my opinion Move It 32 is the best looking fair ride there is, and the lighing package is a big part of it. That thing is awesome and looks super fun It is like a smaller, faster version of the "Transformer" funfair ride that basically does the same thing. It looks cool too during the day from the videos I've watched. Also plays Star Ward theme, I wonder how much that costs them... Does anyone know the manufacturer and model of this "Transformer" ride?
LuminousAphid Posted August 28, 2015 Author Posted August 28, 2015 RESURRECTION! Our local fair is getting a KMG Freak Out this year (most exciting flat ride I've been on, shows how much I need to experience) and I was looking at videos of them... look how shiny! Seems like american showmen always go with boring stock programs for their lights though... I could think of some awesome things to do with all those LEDs, but I understand why they don't bother wasting the time That eventually led me to this, this thing is just crazy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wu2t8cmPdY I would surely vomit before that thing was done having its way with me
KingRCT3 Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 This is more about that particular photography than the ride's actual lighting package, but I couldn't help but share this amazing composition that shows the beauty of engineering: (Picture by Roger Vail)
thedlr Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 What if the entire roller coaster structure was dark and the train itself had lights? That would be fun to see. And great to photograph with a super long exposure.
coasterkid124 Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 The Germans really know how to run their rides. Their lighting packages and long ride cycles are amazing. If I had to pick one that I have personally seen, Cedar Point's ferris wheel is quite the show.
Jcoaster Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 Wildcat and Lightening Racers at Hershey have an awesome lighting package. My favorite though has to be Morey's Piers, they sure do know how to light rides. Here is a picture of Great White from my last trip.
thrillrider Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I would have to go with windseeker. The lighting package is better than the ride itself.
SFOG1991 Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I would have to go with windseeker. The lighting package is better than the ride itself. I have to agree with this.
Rai Fox Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I want to say Banshee, but I just can't find a good picture of it at night! The lighting adds so much to the ride though. Such amazing atmosphere around the station area.
thewesker Posted August 28, 2015 Posted August 28, 2015 I want to say Banshee, but I just can't find a good picture of it at night! The lighting adds so much to the ride though. Such amazing atmosphere around the station area. I agree. Here's some: But it really must be seen in real life.
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now