ILoveRitalin Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Not to change the subject or anything, but I still have yet to ride a Disko and those things look pretty damn fun. It's too bad that MtO decided to sell theirs, but maybe they'll replace it with something better. Or maybe they'll donate the money to Mullets Anonymous or something... "Hello, my name is Daryl and this is my other brother Daryl... and we have mullets. *sniffle*" DISCLAIMER: The above statement is not meant in any way to disparage anyone that has a real addiction and seeks help. And it in no way should be taken seriously but as a joke, as I have total respect for anyone brave enough to seek help for their problems and for those that give help... and for those brave enough to actually go out in public sporting a massive MULLET. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRapidsNerd Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 "I...I used to have a Joe Elliot Mullet...and a mustache. While it did net me a hot girlfriend, I was still a shell of a man. Treatment at MA (Mullets Anonymous) and a job search helped me, but my keytar afliction is another story. I fear scissors too." Back to topic, DtA was a curious ride. It's no picnic that it broke though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesMC Posted July 17, 2008 Share Posted July 17, 2008 Never got on Dive To Atlantis when it was open. I saw how slow the line was moving and decided I'd rather get on Hades 5 times in the same time frame than on DTA once. As far as Disk-O goes- it was fun, assuming you could find a seat that wasn't broken down . Rode it a couple times in both it's outside and Parthenon (inside) locations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 On Saturday, Hades at Mt. Olympus got stuck in the turnaround at the far end of the parking lot. What's amazing is that some lucky guy was filming the ride and filmed the train not making it over the hill: Here is a video more like one you'd usually see of stalls. Here, the train is evacuated. I wonder what happened that caused it to get stuck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I always thought that hill after the tunnel was a bit too tall. I wonder if that has happened before. Nice find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Looks like it is running as good as I remember! // Hey ... at least they can't have a train collision since they find 2-train operations to be unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I don't understand why they had to evacuate. From the video, it doesn't look or sound like anything was mechanically wrong. Seems like they could have winched/pushed the train without unloading Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Linn Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I don't understand why they had to evacuate. From the video, it doesn't look or sound like anything was mechanically wrong. Seems like they could have winched/pushed the train without unloading Starting from a dead stop, it probably wouldn't have been able to make it all the way back to the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 And because people doesnt know about the antirollbacks they are all going to belive that the speed is controlled and it just lost its power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I am just wondering how long it took someone to actually notice that the train was stopped. The station is quite a ways away from the turn around. Crews should be watching, but things happen. In the second video, it looks like none of the guests have harnesses on. Is that even safe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms13 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That was some of the funniest commentary on any video Ive seen in a while. I was laughing like crazy. Oh, and the whole coaster getting stuck thing was interesting too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So if it was someone's first time on Hades & that happened would it still count as a credit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastersrule85 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Wow, I was there last Thursday and rode Hades for the first time, and it was awesome! I'm so glad it didn't get stuck. Of course, right before we rode it some kid had his ear bloodied pretty badly and they had to clean the seat, then the friend I rode with seriously bruised his ribs at that little slam to the left it takes before going back under the parking lot. Hey, no pain, no gain, right? That was some seriously hilarious commentary on the first video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I don't understand why they had to evacuate. From the video, it doesn't look or sound like anything was mechanically wrong. Seems like they could have winched/pushed the train without unloading Starting from a dead stop, it probably wouldn't have been able to make it all the way back to the station. Plus, if it didn't clear the tunnel that would pose a more tricky evac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterenema Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So if it was someone's first time on Hades & that happened would it still count as a credit? Yup I think so. Have you successfully conquered the lift hill, you own a new credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olsor Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 That is, indeed, a sitiation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Electerik Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So if it was someone's first time on Hades & that happened would it still count as a credit? Yup I think so. Have you successfully conquered the lift hill, you own a new credit. I disagree. How could you even hold a conversation about the ride? Yeah, that first drop was great. The ending? Uh.... I say no! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
natatomic Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ^I agree with Erik. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I am just wondering how long it took someone to actually notice that the train was stopped. The station is quite a ways away from the turn around. Crews should be watching, but things happen. They probably noticed after the train didn't return to the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I am just wondering how long it took someone to actually notice that the train was stopped. The station is quite a ways away from the turn around. Crews should be watching, but things happen. They probably noticed after the train didn't return to the station. The question though is how long till they realize that the train should have returned by now. Considering the operations at Mt. Olympus , it could have been longer then you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild 1 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Are there sensors on the antirollbacks? If there are they might have known at the second it stopped on them and as it is a modern coaster I really think it would have them. If not, well I hope they don't have to go to the bathroom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiSab Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So if it was someone's first time on Hades & that happened would it still count as a credit? Yup I think so. Have you successfully conquered the lift hill, you own a new credit. I disagree. How could you even hold a conversation about the ride? Yeah, that first drop was great. The ending? Uh.... I say no! It would count as a quarter credit, since that's all you got to ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I am just wondering how long it took someone to actually notice that the train was stopped. The station is quite a ways away from the turn around. Crews should be watching, but things happen. They probably noticed after the train didn't return to the station. The question though is how long till they realize that the train should have returned by now. Considering the operations at Mt. Olympus , it could have been longer then you think. That or if employees in the ticket booths can see the hill or parking attendants ground crews or even guests. One call to maintmence is all it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 So if it was someone's first time on Hades & that happened would it still count as a credit? Yup I think so. Have you successfully conquered the lift hill, you own a new credit. I disagree. How could you even hold a conversation about the ride? Yeah, that first drop was great. The ending? Uh.... I say no! This is true, but given that the tunnel and the prelift are probably Hades' best known features, it may work here. That said, I don't think that it would count as a credit if you got stuck at that point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
griffon Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Commentary on that video is absolutely classic... I had to watch it about 5 times laughing. Its a good thing they put rollbacks on that hill otherwise there could have been a bigger sitiation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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