coasterbill Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 ^ See. They live among us. Anyway, on a related note... in addition to the extensive track work they're doing on Phoenix which is already running brilliantly, the park is doing some work on Twister also. It's getting a big new tower thing (is that the technical term?) to hold cables and help prevent wear and tear on the structure. It's most likely getting track work also since it's at Knoebels and that's sort of their thing. From the park's Facebook page.
coneyislandchris Posted February 21, 2018 Posted February 21, 2018 Stunning photograph. I love that angle.
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 How awesome. Knoebels does all kinds of stuff I've never seen any other park do, and it leaves me wondering why no one else does.
prozach626 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 It's a lot harder to sell quality, simplicity, and caring for what the park has than it is to sell a brand new 'YOLO coaster.'
coasterbill Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 I think part of it is also that it's a pay-per ride park. If a coaster runs like sh*t it doesn't make as much money, if a coaster runs great more people pay to ride it. Yes, pay-one-price parks should have the same philosophy because people are technically paying to ride the rides there too but I'd imagine it's easier to see a direct return on investment on a specific ride in a pay-per-ride park. Just talking out of my a** for a second, hopefully that's cool.
prozach626 Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 ^Actually, that makes a lot of sense. It would be interesting to see which rides turn the most profit considering maintenance and operating costs. I would say that it should give other parks insight to the value of nostalgic attractions, but I suppose corporate parks run under a different strategy... which is pretty much what you just said...
cal1br3tto Posted February 22, 2018 Posted February 22, 2018 Stunning photograph. I love that angle. For real for real. That's a piece of art right there.
PennStater Posted March 24, 2018 Posted March 24, 2018 Quite busy! But, since Knoebels operations are so good I wouldn't make that a deal breaker.
CoasterAuditor Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 Phoenix is so high on my bucket list right now I may need to make the 4 hour day trip to Knoebels just to get a few laps. Also because I've never been to Knoebels and people frequently sing its praises which makes me want to go real bad. A little concerned I may not be good for a majority of all the other rides there (like Impulse) but the airtime buffet may be worth it alone .
prozach626 Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 I'm curious how I will like it, since it takes a lot more than airtime for me to enjoy a coaster. I'm quite the fan of positive G's.
bert425 Posted April 9, 2018 Posted April 9, 2018 I'm curious how I will like it, since it takes a lot more than airtime for me to enjoy a coaster. I'm quite the fan of positive G's. Twister is good too, but Phoenix is just phenomenal. you'll love it. (and you'll likely love JackRabbit at Kennywood too tho that one is all about that one double-down)
X2coasterfreak Posted April 10, 2018 Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) I'm curious how I will like it, since it takes a lot more than airtime for me to enjoy a coaster. I'm quite the fan of positive G's. Make sure to get at least one ride in Row 3. In my 15+ rides I got on Phoenix two summers ago that seemed to be the magic seat. Edited April 11, 2018 by X2coasterfreak
Mossed Posted April 11, 2018 Posted April 11, 2018 Phoenix is so high on my bucket list right now I may need to make the 4 hour day trip to Knoebels just to get a few laps. Also because I've never been to Knoebels and people frequently sing its praises which makes me want to go real bad. A little concerned I may not be good for a majority of all the other rides there (like Impulse) but the airtime buffet may be worth it alone . If I was only 4 hours from Knoebels, I'd be there every other week. I could sit there riding Phoenix and the flyers for the entire day and it would be one of the all time great days at an amusement park.
CoasterAuditor Posted April 11, 2018 Posted April 11, 2018 ^Guess I will start figuring out what day to go then. Does anybody know how accomodating Impulse is? I can't find anything online for that or Wicked (has similar restraints) which honestly is probably a good thing.
A.J. Posted May 6, 2018 Posted May 6, 2018 Following the tradition of the park sticking to their guns and getting a ride open, eventually, by any means necessary, Over The Top has opened. [fbvideonew] [/fbvideonew]
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 6, 2018 Posted May 6, 2018 OMG, awesome! I honestly expected it never would, that they'd just get rid of it and buy something else. Leave it to Knoebels to get it running against all odds.
Canobie Coaster Posted May 6, 2018 Posted May 6, 2018 ^ I thought the same thing. I'll be interested to check it out for sure.
hoppedup Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 I will never doubt the wisdom of TPR. My daughter and I have been here all day. I'm glad we decided to give it a full day's attention. Phoenix x 4 so far. Row 1 was amazing. Smooth and tons of airtime? Sign me up. Ops are great and waits have been at most two cycles. We walked on Impulse and Twister. We waited maybe 20 minutes for Flying Turns. We are purchasing our first merch of the trip and may even spring for pictures. What an amazing park. We'll be back.
bert425 Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 I will never doubt the wisdom of TPR. My daughter and I have been here all day. I'm glad we decided to give it a full day's attention. Phoenix x 4 so far. Row 1 was amazing. Smooth and tons of airtime? Sign me up. Ops are great and waits have been at most two cycles. We walked on Impulse and Twister. We waited maybe 20 minutes for Flying Turns. We are purchasing our first merch of the trip and may even spring for pictures. What an amazing park. We'll be back. if still there, play at least a few rounds of Fascination. but be warned, it's addictive
Kyle Coleman Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 i can second that. The afternoon can get away from you no problem in the fascination parlour.
hoppedup Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 if still there, play at least a few rounds of Fascination. but be warned, it's addictive Will do next time. We already left so we can make preview at Hersheypark. My daughter said Phoenix was second only to Wicked Cyclone so far this trip. I will post a full TR with pics when I get back.
Genx24 Posted June 12, 2018 Posted June 12, 2018 Knoebels is a special place, I'm glad you had a great time. I can't wait to get back there myself on Friday.
coneyislandchris Posted June 13, 2018 Posted June 13, 2018 I still haven't been to Knoebels yet this season and, to be honest, I'm kind of wondering why not.
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