jray21 Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 ^^ frozen apple cider?! We didn't see that when we were there, looks like another reason to head back! Agreed. I also need to get back since i was only able to try about 1/3 of the food they offer there! I also agree that the kiddie coaster is pretty fun!
Josh Linn Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but the fact that Flying Turns' trains are painted and logo'd up is encouraging...why go through the trouble of all that if the ride is still ways from opening?
larrygator Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Maybe I'm reading too much into this, but the fact that Flying Turns' trains are painted and logo'd up is encouraging...why go through the trouble of all that if the ride is still ways from opening? I agree that it's the most encouraging sign to date.
Metsfan0618 Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Besides that, StratosFear is freakin terrifying. It was my first ARM tower experience and easily the best drop tower I've been on. ARM towers are like you said, awesome. Morey's has the same exact tower. Forces are incredible.
coasterbill Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Here are some more images of Flying Turns testing at All American Thrills. I think this might finally be it!
A.J. Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 After July 23, after July 23, after July 23... I really want to be there for the opening!
larrygator Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 Knoebels is announcing free rides on their Grand Carousel all day on July 4th to commemorate the ride's 100th anniversary. I'm getting excited for Flying Turns, not that i think it will be the most thrilling ride, but it will be unique.
coasterbill Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 This ride should be a ton of fun but it looks like the capacity will be pretty low. When this thing first opens after years of construction I wouldn't be shocked to see multi-hour waits. I don't even want to think about what the wait time would be during PPP. Oh, and kudos to Knoebels on the free carousel rides. This is why Knoebels is awesome.
larrygator Posted June 28, 2013 Posted June 28, 2013 ^I don't expect multi-hour lines, except possibly at PPP (when the audience is different and many enthusiasts show up). Knoebels will likely price it higher than other rides to minimize the demand. I also wouldn't expect it to be included on the wristband, on POP days. Lastly, the average Knoebels patron is not one that needs to ride everything. Maybe 30-45 minute lines but not multi-hour lines.
Athletekim Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 According to Knoebel's Facebook on Thursday the 27th, Phoenix had reopened. They replied to someone around 2PM saying a custom made part was being installed and then at 7PM they replied to someone else that Phoenix was open. So I am guessing maybe you spoke to the worker during the morning hours then? Spoke to a worker at the park today. He said Phoenix was struck by lightning last Sunday and has been down all week. They've been waiting for an electrician to come, but the company hadn't shown up yet. There was no activity in the station and an employee was sitting at the entrance.
jray21 Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I can't believe Flying Turns is actually testing! That's great news, I hope it opens soon.
imawesome1124 Posted June 29, 2013 Posted June 29, 2013 I'm excited for Flying Turns. Avalanche is the only ride of that kind I've been on but it's a pleasant and fun in a unique way. Still not likely to be going any time soon, but it's still really exciting to see it might be getting close to opening.
Oryp Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I'm really excited for them, and hope it opens by the end of the year. As others said, the fact that the trains are painted and look ready to go is a great sign. I spoke to Mr. John Fetterman a few years ago and he said he rode it, and it was a blast and was very disorienting.
ernierocker Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 If Flying Turns and Ring Racer both actually open, what ride is there left for us enthusiasts to make fun of?!?!
JJLehto Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 I wont get tooooo excited, it has tested before, right? Still good news, the one POV I recall looked pretty sweet actually, bet it'd be a fun ride. Worth the 7 year wait!
BigBomer Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 If Flying Turns and Ring Racer both actually open, what ride is there left for us enthusiasts to make fun of?!?! Voyage
Meteornotes Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 If Flying Turns and Ring Racer both actually open, what ride is there left for us enthusiasts to make fun of?!?! This dt
mightypotato Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 I was at the park all day yesterday and had a blast as always. Phoenix was running fantastic and is still loaded with airtime. Flying Turns wasn't testing (probably due to the on and off torrential rains), but trains were in the station.
azza29 Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 If Flying Turns and Ring Racer both actually open, what ride is there left for us enthusiasts to make fun of?!?! Orphan Rocker. Apparently the owners still plan to get it running at some point. Eventually. In the future.
jray21 Posted July 2, 2013 Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) If Flying Turns and Ring Racer both actually open, what ride is there left for us enthusiasts to make fun of?!?! This dt Haha! That's perfect. I was just going to say, "Whatever SFMM builds next" Edited July 2, 2013 by jray21
Devins3 Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 I am going to be camping at Knoebels for the first time in a week, I was wondering if there was anywhere around the park I can get fire wood? I could probably find some around me but I know that a lot of campgrounds frown upon bringing your own firewood. Any other tips for camping at Knoebels? Also I reserved a campsite with a platform, I have a normal tent will I be able to stake it down or is the platform too big?
3Mutts Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 ^ Knoebels has alot of firewood available for cheap at the campground (they literally have a MOUNTAIN of it). Also many campgrounds frown on bringing untreated firewood because pests like the Emerald Ash Borer and the Asian Longhorned Beattle are spread by people transporting untreated firewood from infected places.
SigilX Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 According to Screamscape (another amusement park site I visit frequently), tests are being made on the second train for Flying Turns. With any luck the coaster might be open for August (crosses fingers). I really hope it does open soon, a new spin on a coaster concept created in the 1920s - 1930s. I expect to visit there in early August, so I'll check the progress.
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