ParkTrips Posted March 8, 2006 Share Posted March 8, 2006 aw come on it's not that bad! There have been much worse, that was at least read-able and understandable! IMO I think we have gotten a little carried away with the "let's play moderator" game. - Joe, who doesn't mind it unless youre gonna be that picky. Go ahead - quote me and fix my fudge ups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastered Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Is there already some news about the tower and High Roller? After almost a month with no pics or real news about the removing of High Roller, i'd love to see some new pics right now. Is the track already completely removed or is there still something to see from the old coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted June 10, 2006 Author Share Posted June 10, 2006 The ride is about 60% Gone Extremely slow dismantling of a coaster, and no it is not being taken apart nicely. The ride has been closed since December 30th 2005 it is now already June of 2006 6 months!!! and it is not gone yet. I will look for some photos for ya! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike541x Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 How are they getting the track and cars down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted June 10, 2006 Share Posted June 10, 2006 They're throwing them off the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinflowers Posted June 11, 2006 Share Posted June 11, 2006 lol... Well, I always thought I would get out there some day and ride it for the sake of riding it...but now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted June 11, 2006 Author Share Posted June 11, 2006 Track pieces are being cut to 3 to 4 ft sections and being taken down the towers elevators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted June 30, 2006 Author Share Posted June 30, 2006 If you go to Screamscape.com there have been a few photos posted there of the track sitting on the ground. As you can see the track was not taken apart "nicely." It kinda reminds me of when they took apart Windjammer at Knott's John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted July 1, 2006 Share Posted July 1, 2006 Yes. And for $25 you can be strapped into one of those H-R coaster cars and be tossed over the edge. They are building it as "The ride of your life" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Hey everyone. This is really old news but Id like to repost the pictures from High Roller's last day of operation, and the beginning of dismantling of the ride. All pictures were taken from public areas in the tower. No rules were broken to take these pictures. High Rollers Final Day of Operation: December 30th 2005. Some of the last riders of the High Roller. This was around 2:15AM December 31, 2005 Right before the High Roller cycled for the last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Dismantling of the High Roller High Roller Control Panel The Following Pictures are from: http://www.thefabricator.com/PlasmaCutting/PlasmaCutting_Article.cfm?ID=1504 The Following Pictures are From: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PURE Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Holy cow thanks for posting all those pictures they were all very cool. I had never ridden High Roller, but I have been on the shot ride while high roller was operational (it just didn't look worth paying the money). I can't imagine what it'd be like inspecting that ride 1,000 feet above the ground, or taking it down (see the old photos, those "sandpaper" sheets between the supports for the rail and the spine, that's for mechanics to walk on to inspect the track). It's gotta be one of the most terrifying jobs around, and after looking at the pictures, I really wish I would have gone on the ride before it was cut into 3 foot pieces. I guess the ride really sucked? Oh well, live you learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 High Roller wasn't that bad. I liked riding in the back car, the whip around the two drops the ride had gave people butterflies in the stomach, but no airtime. I believe the engineers on High Roller didn't have that bad of a time because the ride was never over the side of the building. The track wrapped around the top of the outdoor observation deck. I know the more terrifying ones to work on would be X-Scream and Insanity where the engineers are over the side of the tower and the ride is all that separates them and an 800ft drop to the ground. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacups Make Me Sick Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I remeber the coaster being soooo sllloooowww...it was a great view, but I think the new attractions are much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 Awww, what a sad day for my rollercoaster history. I know they did this a while back, but this is the first time I've seen pictures! I am totally hunting for my video and pictures of the construction now. Me, opening day on the Strat. (Don't laugh, ok, laugh, I was so nerdy!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NINCUB Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 This was a great little ride. I rode this in 2004?.... anyway the roller coaster wasn't spectactular, but the view and the fact you're so far from the ground was the awesome part! I think they need to replace with some other type of roller coaster... maybe push again for the Fish Hook one! The Big Shot is the most terrifying thing I have ever ridden! You think your being shot out into space.... you can't see anything above or below you but the ground and the sky! The temp was over 100 degrees, but I was chilled to the bone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 It's too bad it was taken out. I am glad we rode it. WOOOHOOOO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 I remember opening day. High Roller had 9 cars!! It was so slow, but sped up once they reduced the train to 7 cars. I also remember opening night, the first time I ever rode the Big Shot. It was also my first ride on an S&S Space shot. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP Psyclone Posted March 19, 2008 Share Posted March 19, 2008 I'm pretty sure I missed the High Roller credit. The only time I ever was on the top of the tower was summer 1996. I know I rode the Big Shot, but my memory of High Roller is fuzzy. I know I wouldn't have been scared of it, so I guess it was closed that day. Either that or I felt it looked too tame, like a kiddie coaster only 1000 feet up. I didn't know about credits at the time. Oh well, at least I got the rarer Vegas credit--Lightning Bolt--in its original incarnation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 19, 2008 Author Share Posted March 19, 2008 Oh well, at least I got the rarer Vegas credit--Lightning Bolt--in its original incarnation. Yes me too! I miss that so much. I'm glad to hear that the Lightning Bolt is going to live again! Did you remember when Lightning Bolt was inside at the end was a "flyby" over the Las Vegas Strip? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Does anybody know if the tower has any future plans for the space previously occupied by the high roller? I think they can definitely find something pretty thrilling. Imagine them putting one of those new S&S coasters with the outside banking up there? That would be sweet! I also think bungee jumping would be a great idea:P Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 Does anybody know if the tower has any future plans for the space previously occupied by the high roller? I also think bungee jumping would be a great idea:P Chris. No they don't have anything planned as far as I know. I remember they were looking into a SkyJump possibly being up there. But everything fell through. I would have loved to bungee form there! But I think liability would have been the enemy there. All that is left of the High Roller is a couple of supports. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iZak Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Damn John...You didn't waste any time getting those up there! Thanks for posting them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 20, 2008 Author Share Posted March 20, 2008 No problem, they were already ready to put on. Those were the days. The first real Roller Coaster I worked on. It was really weird though, when the ride was dispatched the ride would cause the tower to "give" and it felt like you were on a cruise ship. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted March 21, 2008 Share Posted March 21, 2008 Ahh, the memories, we watched the fireworks off the tower from CC's employee parking lot. Then went over to the party. I wouldn't have been invited if it werent for my generous comping of steak dinners to a Strat employee just a week beforehand. I also remember the original name "Let It Ride-High Roller", named after the popular, and patented game, which later removed their name off the ride due to it's lameness. Big Shot was also my 1st S&S, and in my opinion, is STILL the best one. Turbo-Drop at Stateline sucked in comparison. I too have the original Lightning Bolt cred. I'm on one of the local newsreels (sitting on the backlot river cruise) during their employee preview/Press day. I just remember all the hype that went into MGM, and was so disappointed. I refused to be interviewed, it was SO bad. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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