downunder Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I got some excellent night rides on this in 2007, and it was sad to see that since then hell was riding this coaster. They've fixed the track (I hope) & added a gimmick, now if only they can fix the surly, smug, Eastern European seasonals running the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I think the gimmick works for this one though. Instead of that big, slow hill (though it did look cool) its a roll now, I think it'll be more fun and hold much more speed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 (edited) I believe the only change is the barrel roll, and the rest of the layout is exactly the same? Just being re tracked? The whole turnaround is being changed. Since the barrel roll is much lower than the old hill it reaches the ground again much faster, so what used to be a big sweeping turnaround will now be a quicker dive to the ground followed by a 135 degree banked turn. It is sad that such a new coaster needs so much retracking. Yeah, now that I know that 90% of it is being re-tracked I'm really hoping this will be a new beginning for the coaster and that the new train won't rip it up as much as the PTC did. Edited April 1, 2013 by deathbydinn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Aren't they just getting 1 new train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lareson Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Aren't they just getting 1 new train? Yep, only one single Timberliner. Because of how high the station is and that there's no transfer track, currently no plans to add a 2nd train, even though it could use it. We'd also have to see if they're sticking with the 20-capacity train or bumping it up to 24. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I believe the only change is the barrel roll, and the rest of the layout is exactly the same? Just being re tracked? The whole turnaround is being changed. Since the barrel roll is much lower than the old hill it reaches the ground again much faster, so what used to be a big sweeping turnaround will now be a quicker dive to the ground followed by a 135 degree banked turn. It is sad that such a new coaster needs so much retracking. Yeah, now that I know that 90% of it is being re-tracked I'm really hoping this will be a new beginning for the coaster and that the new train won't rip it up as much as the PTC did. Don't worry. Mt. Olympus's horrible management will make it Unrideable by 2014 again. I want them to buy A B&M Coaster and see how badly they can maintain it after 2 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklingscribe Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 I want them to buy A B&M Coaster and see how badly they can maintain it after 2 years. It is a nice thought, but they'd only be able to afford a used one. For the Price of a single B&M they could probably build three wooden coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted April 1, 2013 Share Posted April 1, 2013 Yeah, if they had two trains on Hades... it be done for by mid season due to the track taking twice the beating it does with one train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topdrag Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 (edited) So I just realized I should post some of these photos that I took in the dells this past weekend. The park was OPEN. Well, at least the indoor park was open and one coaster and go-kart track outside were open. Thank you Mt. Olympus management for little ally saying “Yeah we don’t care if you walk in the construction area and take pictures of it!” The things you can do at that park is a little scary. Almost wants to make me start a amusement park safety and security consulting firm someday. Anyway, here are the pictures. Enjoy! Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 Hades 360 It’s actually running very well! Re-rode it a few times! Here are a few Panoramas. Hades 360 Hades 360 (All images taken on iPhone 5) Edited April 14, 2013 by Topdrag Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thanks for the update, it looks TERRIFYING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I didn't realize that there would be a catwalk underneath the inversion, that should be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmicha Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm really enjoying the way the upside down portion is cantilevered off of the support structure. Should make for a much more intimidating looking element. I'm excited to see this finished and hear initial reports. And that low lying overbanked hill looks like it is going to be taken with some serious speed. Should be a fun improvement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Um is this thing safe? Lol....looks like that corkscrew/zero G roll will be dull Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Thanks for the update, it looks TERRIFYING!!!! Especially considering where its built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Yeah, I'm very curious to see/hear reports about this when it opens. Thanks for the update! dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 (edited) Thank you Mt. Olympus management for little ally saying “Yeah we don’t care if you walk in the construction area and take pictures of it!” Only at Mt. Olympus. Feel free to walk through the construction zone, just remember we are not responsible if you get hurt you do so at your own risk. Edited April 17, 2013 by jray21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I want them to buy A B&M Coaster and see how badly they can maintain it after 2 years. It is a nice thought, but they'd only be able to afford a used one. For the Price of a single B&M they could probably build three wooden coasters. There's one in South Carolina they could probably get cheap. Hades 360 may be the king of parking-lot coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 ^ Its the hipster parking lot coaster, ya know, cause its underground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midgetman82 Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 ^And one of a kind. That catwalk under the roll looks awfully close. Those aren't staying on there, are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 ^Unless they figure out a way to levitate to inspect the track every morning when it's operating, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moose Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 The structure for the catwalk looks a little iffy, but this is Mount Olympus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 ^Unless they figure out a way to levitate to inspect the track every morning when it's operating, yes. Really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 What I don't understand is why coaster companies are able to design and build something like this in the US, but completely stay away from stuff like Dauling High Five Dueling Dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 ^The human element. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 ^Unless they figure out a way to levitate to inspect the track every morning when it's operating, yes. Really? I know Hershey uses high power lenses to check Great Bears tracks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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