Skramp Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Looks amazing!! But the POV doesnt really show the speed of the launch. From the off ride you can see just how fast it is, but the on ride doesnt show that. Wish there was a version in the states still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteVeUrkle Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Am I correct that the ride originally had air-filled rubber ride tires, which kind of contributed to the roughness factor? As much fun as it must be, it still looks like the ride is quite rough, does anyone know if they're still using the original tire/wheel set up? This ride is awesome. Definitely on my bucket list. I don't mind the tophat to loop change. Also, I believe this is the only steam powered launcher in the world right? Same system they use on aircraft carriers if I'm not mistaken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 the POV doesnt really show the speed of the launch. From the off ride you can see just how fast it is, but the on ride doesnt show that. That's why I showed both the off-ride and the on-ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) As much fun as it must be, it still looks like the ride is quite rough, does anyone know if they're still using the original tire/wheel set up? It's not so much "rough" as it is "bouncy" and yes they are still using the same tire configuration. I believe this is the only steam powered launcher in the world right? Powder Keg also uses it. Edited July 15, 2018 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 This is one of those rides that's on my bucket list even if it is not the most comfortable coaster out there. The launch must be truly amazing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Also, I believe this is the only steam powered launcher in the world right? Same system they use on aircraft carriers if I'm not mistaken... Last of the two Thrust Air models, but S&S has made (and to my knowledge, continues to make) other air launched coasters that have less harsh accelerations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 ^ Yup, S&S has actually made quite a few compressed air launched coasters, with 5 currently operating and another two under construction according to RCDB. There's actually a 6th operating compressed air launched coaster made by a Chinese company called Sameco. Here's the list on RCDB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Day Twenty Six - Tokyo Disney Resort - Back to Tokyo DisneySEA! With two days of our "official" time at Tokyo Disney Resort behind us, and two days left, that means we can now start to park hop! One of the ways that Tokyo Disney helps control overcrowding in the parks is by not allowing people to park hop if you've only bought a one or two day ticket. When you buy a four day ticket, you still have to choose ONE park to visit for your first two days, but then days three and four you can park hop! And although we could park hop today, we kind of took it easy around DisneySEA. It was nice to have a more relaxing day in the parks! Back on the monorail heading to Tokyo DisneySEA! It was going to be a "Duffy & Friends" day today! ShellieMay is ready for her day in the park! We have been in Japan for a month. We leave for home in two days. I’m going to miss waking up to this view! The girls are ready for the 35 Happiest Celebration at Tokyo DisneySEA! They all have their 35 Happiest Celebration bows... It's like something out of Heathers... We got to experience something "new to us" today at Tokyo DisneySEA! Check out this video below.... That's right! They were running the "Get Wet" version of Aquatopia since summer has started! And as you can see, you most certainly GET WET!!! They are not dry... They are WET!!! When was the last time you saw the entire Aqautopia queue full? This was seriously a lot of fun! I do love the lagoon shows they do on the boat at Tokyo DisneySEA during the day! This one was the "Tanabata Greeting" with several of the Disney "couples" featured on the boat! Not only are the Tanabata consumes my favorite that Tokyo Disney dresses the characters in but the Tanabata Greeting Show also uses a version of “Wishes” that is even more beautiful and awesome than in the old Magic Kingdom fireworks show! I think these two would make for a great Tanabata couple! Toy Story Midway Mania is like crack to the Japanese people. Even at 1pm in the afternoon, the line is 130 minutes and Fast Pass is almost sold out! While I prefer the virtual Fast Pass systems, I've always felt that Tokyo Disney's Fast Pass machines were always the best themed! Might as well grab a Fast Pass while I'm here! Hello Woody! Eat anyone interesting today? HAPPY MARCHING FUN!!!! It was July 1st on this day we were at the park and that means popcorn changes at Tokyo Disney! At DisneySEA, Strawberry has replaced Blueberry... ...and Black Pepper has replaced Herb-Tomato! I love that they change it up so frequently! We continued to buy popcorn and share it with the group. Black Pepper is still my favorite! (That and Curry... and Honey... and Strawberry... and...) Oooh! Milk Chocolate is good, too! There was a lot of popcorn consumed today! Speaking about food, for lunch we did the "Japanese Mexican" place, which has always been a favorite of ours! It has GREATLY improved over the years from it's "Doritos and Ketchup" days into actual real amazing Mexican food! (or at least the Japanese interpretation of it!) Hello, Donald, how's it going? Friends of Duffy take a ride on Indy! It was a hot day today, so Aquatopia was not the only place you could get wet! Yay! My girl waved hi to me! How's it going, Electric Railway? [twitter] [/twitter] Thoughts on this Baymax plush bag? Tokyo Disney understands that “Chip n Dale” doesn’t end with just two rodents! Nothing like randomly catching a volcano exploding while in the queue for another attraction! Every time you buy a soda from an outdoor vending cart, it is wiped off to make sure there is no water residue on the outside of the bottle. No other Disney park (or any other park for that matter outside of Japan) does this. Another example of the detailed level of service you get in Japan parks. ShellieMay just hanging out with a few good friends... There was all kinds of random entertainment during the 35 Happiest Celebration event. These weird but entertaining "custodial workers" with sound FX machines and speakers in their trashcan were highly entertaining! I still have never been in this theater! lol Yes, Jafar, you are evil! Another small detail. I loved these bins when you were at a character meet & greet to place your stuff in. That way all your items weren’t just sitting on the ground. Hello, Raja...how's it going? There really are moments here that you have to stop and remind yourself that you are in a theme park. For dinner we decided we'd head over to Ikspiari to do a bit of shopping and grab some food. For those of you who may not know, here's how the Monorail (or Resort Liner) is laid out at Tokyo Disney. How to plan for where you need to go! Ikspiari is like the Disney Springs or Downtown Disney of Tokyo Disney, and for dinner we chose the "Hawaiian Burger and Pancake place" ... Because that seems to make a lot of sense! Yes, this exists in the world. Seriously though, the burgers are DAMN GOOD! And so are the pancakes! In case you are keeping tabs, Elissa does eat hamburgers now! Back in the park for a few night rides starting with Tower! We saw so many Japanese Instagramers in the park taking all sorts of cool pics with their Duffys! Here they were doing some sort of voodoo seance ritual or something! (look on Instagram and search the hashtag #tds #tdr or #TokyoDisneySea and you'll find all kinds of amazing photographers!) Love these mini theme park trash cans they just started selling in the Tower of Terror shop! Love our Tower of Terror onride photo from tonight with ShellieMay, Gelatoni & StellaLou! We ended our night on Toy Story Mania! (Remember we got those Fast Passes like 15 hours ago?) On the monorail heading back to the hotel! Tomorrow is our last day! Now, POST YOUR COMMENTS!!!! After all, we took the time to write this report, the least you can do is post something nice about it! Mini-Rocket.nltrack Broken_[R]_(Real).nlpack The Missile_[R]_(Real).nlpack Construction Photos from early Feb 2005 Edited July 16, 2018 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Turbo Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 DisneySea is one of those parks that everyone talks up so much that actually lives up to it. I went in with such high expectations and was still blown away by that park! There are just so many tiny, random details that don't need to be there, but they are and it's amazing. I went back a little earlier that night to get some shopping done, and then just walked around for several hours, not riding anything, just admiring how beautiful the park is. I saw a group taking pictures of the Duffy and friends that had multiple phone flashlights on to get the lighting right. It was very interesting to watch, and my Gelatoni got roped into it too! A huge thank you to Robb and Elissa for showing me around my first trip to TDR (well also Japan, but we all know the real reason to go on a trip to Japan ) I had such an amazing time, even if I didn't get to hang out with the lava monster, it just gives me even more of a reason to go back! Gelatoni and his new friends! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Great report! I missed out on wet Aquatopia, but riding it at night was plenty fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 the food all looks really good.. even that kind of scary "rice-Donald". . . LOL. bet it was tasty! my thoughts on the Baymax bag? GAH!!! what happens to his head?? (tho if it were a bit bigger, and done as a back-pack (with his arms as the strap), I'd buy one in a second). really does seem y'all had a fantastic time, and it absolutely comes thru in the pictures and trip report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 In case you are keeping tabs, Elissa does eat hamburgers now! omg - That was unexpected. I assume she hasn't given up on caprese salads? TPR 2008 Europe Tour. Movie Park Germany ~ Caprese Salad? Meet Elissa. Photo by TPR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 "By the power of the pentagram, we invoke thee!" Duffy-and-ShellyMay-mania was pretty amusing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 It's nice to see you don't have to do the mad dash to Toy Story at opening anymore to get a fast pass. I never got a chance to ride it because those fast-passes were gone after I'd got my morning Journey ride in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 your TR continues to inspire me. . . look what I had for lunch today. (yes, in Texas!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 ^ Ugh. Those pictures disappoint me. The fact that they have to say things like "Don't put your plate back on the belt" and have labels for so much stuff just bums me out. Why can't everything just be as simple and efficient as it is in Japan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 ^ Ugh. Those pictures disappoint me. The fact that they have to say things like "Don't put your plate back on the belt" and have labels for so much stuff just bums me out. Why can't everything just be as simple and efficient as it is in Japan? well, at least they opened up a location here, even if they had to Dumb it Down for the USA Here is worse than most of "America". . . after all, this is "TEXAS" Austin is more intelligent, but still, it's like being the second worst Venereal Disease. . .we still suck, just not as much as some of the other cities in Texas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 21, 2018 Author Share Posted July 21, 2018 well, at least they opened up a location here, even if they had to Dumb it Down for the USA I agree. And I hope they continue to expand. It's the same with Gyu-Kaku in the USA versus Japan. It's great that we have it here in the US, but I kind of wish we could be trusted more to have things like the iPads to order from and not have to be constantly reminded "don't touch the gold ring...IT'S HOT!!!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 I probably still have some internal bruises from this coaster at Lina World... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 (edited) I probably still have some internal bruises from this coaster at Lina World... Wow that looks brutal!! Great video though! I really like backseat POVs with mounted camera, it really shows how the train is moving through the elements. And for this particular ride it works REALLY well! Edited July 22, 2018 by viking86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 ^^Chuck looks like he's in an equal amount of pain behind you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 ^Yeah, it's like Jet Corster's designer took all the painful bits of Cedar Point's Magnum and magnified them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 I probably still have some internal bruises from this coaster at Lina World... Great video though! I really like backseat POVs with mounted camera, it really shows how the train is moving through the elementa. And for this particular ride it works REALLY well! Thanks! I'm also a fan of the mounted backseat POV. I don't get as many chances to do it, though, so I'm glad this one worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 ^ I give you ten (or less) more years, to be able to ride this crap, Robb (and Chuck). Before your body literally screams NO MORE!!! I barely hang on, as it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted July 24, 2018 Share Posted July 24, 2018 ^ I give you ten (or less) more years, to be able to ride this crap, Robb (and Chuck). Before your body literally screams NO MORE!!! I barely hang on, as it is. I dread that day, because then, how would we get such awesome commentary to accompany these POVs? Someday I'll get to Japan. Someday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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