Henry M Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 They should have called that element a "peel out". Why's that? Sorry, it may sound stupid, but I don't get the joke (If it is one) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Trains are coming back together!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Trains are coming back together!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Good news!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooz Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 They should have called that element a "peel out". Why's that? Sorry, it may sound stupid, but I don't get the joke (If it is one) A thing you can do in a fast car, I guess. Seems appropriate to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Peeling out is burning rubber and then going really fast. It's also called a "burnout" which is what I call it, my town holds a burnout competition for muscle cars and hot rods in the fall. If you can handle the smell of burning rubber, it's fun to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josephcissell Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 They should have called that element a "peel out". Why's that? Sorry, it may sound stupid, but I don't get the joke (If it is one) A thing you can do in a fast car, I guess. Seems appropriate to me. Excellent choice of gif there. That happens to be what I drive actually, and I can confirm that fun things can be done in said car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bachir Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Perhaps late April, as reported in USA Today, is accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadster Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 2 weeks to fully test and the training of employees, I wouldn't count on it. Besides, who reads USA Today anymore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jccoasterfan Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 You also have to take in the fact that the park likely WILL NOT test the coaster in the daytime during operating hours. This makes me think it will take LONGER than 2 weeks for more testing and training to take place so an April opening is VERY unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 ^Training can be done in a day or two. But I still agree April is unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ASE Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Pretty cool behind the scenes photos posted on instagram today...they've cleaned up a lot of the boxes, parts, junk, etc...getting closer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 #pavelightningrod #neveropen #hadfaithlostitthanksdolly #idontbelieve #turnedtothedarkside #myprecious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 ^^They've done a brilliant job with the inside of the station, love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 Besides, who reads USA Today anymore? Only when I stay at the Super 8 or Motel 6 while I have my rubber eggs, green orange & Tang for breakfast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knaiwear Posted April 14, 2016 Share Posted April 14, 2016 You also have to take in the fact that the park likely WILL NOT test the coaster in the daytime during operating hours. I keep hearing people say this, but I can't think of any examples of a park being so secretive about testing. Most parks test when it's time to test so they can get things open asap. Why would DW need to avoid testing during operating hours? I've never heard of a park avoiding testing just so people don't get "confused" (as someone suggested). I've been at plenty of parks when yet-to-open attractions were undergoing testing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Why would DW need to avoid testing during operating hours? Maybe because up to this point (that we know of) all testing has taken place AFTER normal operating hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knaiwear Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 ^ That doesn't even answer the question. Also up to this point you could just as easily say all testing took place before the park even opened. The lift has been under construction and cars were removed from the site, so it doesn't look like they've been doing much train movement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelRush Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 The coaster has a story! Awesome! The theming is quite exquisite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Why would DW need to avoid testing during operating hours? Maybe because up to this point (that we know of) all testing has taken place AFTER normal operating hours. ...what? If there is a reason I assume it's to avoid negative publicity if the launch isn't at 100% just yet. Someone sees a rollback, it spreads across social media and everyone says it's "dangerous," etc etc. If it's getting close to opening I don't imagine they'd hold back on when they test at all though, they want it to open as quickly as we want it to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I believe in Dollywood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Why would DW need to avoid testing during operating hours? Maybe because up to this point (that we know of) all testing has taken place AFTER normal operating hours. ...what? Yeah, I get now after re-reading it that my response really didn't make as much sense as I thought it did as I was writing it. I originally thought that the OP was asking "what makes us think that DW would only test at night?" Ignore me! It's been a long 60 hour work week!! As to the actual question, I think "Passwords" response: If there is a reason I assume it's to avoid negative publicity if the launch isn't at 100% just yet. Someone sees a rollback, it spreads across social media and everyone says it's "dangerous," etc etc. If it's getting close to opening I don't imagine they'd hold back on when they test at all though, they want it to open as quickly as we want it to. Basically sums up the most logical reason as to why they are only testing after normal operating hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I recall Goliath at SFGAm testing during operating hours, and its opening had been delayed as well. But I'm sure it's up to the park. Dollywood may choose to cycle during operating hours once they've completed initial testing and believe that most of the kinks have been worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 I'm sure it's also for a little crowd control, too. If someone sees them test the coaster during operating hours, odds are very good that they're going to come over and ask questions about if the ride is open. Last Sunday, when Great Adventure was doing test cycles of Harley Quinn, I watched countless groups of people be confused about why the ride wasn't open and went up to employees by the ride with questions about when it would open, even though it was obviously still closed for construction. And that's for a tiny family coaster - imagine the reaction a marquee ride like LR would generate. Sometimes it's just best for a park to save themselves the headache of dealing with customers like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted April 15, 2016 Share Posted April 15, 2016 Well if you've ever been to the park when Wild Eagle closes for lightning, bee's whatever, people will honestly sit around or close by the coaster and watch/listen for a test run around the track. Once they hear or see that train they will immediately RUN (no joke I've watched it happen many times) to the que, and not just a few people, crowds of people. So just picture this. Lightning Rod rolls out of the station as people are walking by, red flag goes off for them to stop and watch. As soon as it makes that immediate successful launch up and over the hill, people will swarm the area. Especially being that it can be seen from many points of the park. You will have guests running from all over just to get turned right back around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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