Guy T. Koepp Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Nice CGI. You should go to work at ILM or Weta Digital. I hear their both hiring. #Itllneveropen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) I hear their both hiring. You hear their both hiring is doing what? Edited May 20, 2016 by Mater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannerdw Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Today is the last day for the free bring a friend ticket with season pass purchase. It will open tomorrow and this whole thing was a ploy to get people to actually pay to ride Lightning Rod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I hear their both hiring. You hear their both hiring is doing what? They are Special Effect Houses. And they're always in the market for good CGI artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Sorry, forgot. #Itllneveropen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Guy when it does open and has riders screaming, what will you do? #ItsopeningSOON #PeelingOut #BurningRubberBEOTCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 In answer to your first question. #Thatllneverhappen Because... ...wait fo it... ...wait for it... #Itllneveropen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedlr Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 As I mentioned, I'm at the park with my phone using my data. I'll upload it tonight to YT. The YouTube app allows you to upload videos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 How many times does he have to say he doesn't want to use his data before people understand what he means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 They are Special Effect Houses. And they're always in the market for good CGI artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ^ Is this something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Well, heading back to the car. I would have to say they are definitely training on it. Such a shame but still enjoyed the park otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily J Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I found a pic of the first riders! #Itllneveropen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 As promised... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 ^^ I always wanted one of those as a kid. Oh well, some say you're never too old. (I just have to check the weight limit. Clearance envelope should be fine) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily J Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 (edited) ^^ No offense. . . but that's just a 19 second video of a train with no one on it leaving the station. Is that what you meant to post? If so, disregard this. I was just under the impression it would show the launch. *Edited- My bad; just my crappy computer. That launch does look wicked fast. Edited May 21, 2016 by Wily J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Look closer. It definitely shows the launch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily J Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Look closer. It definitely shows the launch. It does- just my crap computer. I edited my post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily J Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 ^^ I always wanted one of those as a kid. Oh well, some say you're never too old. (I just have to check the weight limit. Clearance envelope should be fine) Don't forget to purchase the Spaz Helmet- that looks like a 80 degree drop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dollywoodlover20 Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] there is a video I found on YouTube of today's testing. Just look how quickly it launches from the bottom. You have only a few seconds to think about what's going on before you go LITERALLY 0-45mph. All I can suggest to everyone is KEEP YOUR HEAD BACK! I can hear people now complaining of neck problems,etc. when they know they're being launched 200ft up a mountain. EDIT: looks like I posted and didn't refresh my page! Sorry guys haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knaiwear Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 You have only a few seconds to think about what's going on before you go LITERALLY 0-45mph. All I can suggest to everyone is KEEP YOUR HEAD BACK! You don't go LITERALLY 0-45 on the launch. You're already moving when the launch starts. And from the looks of it, you launch a little, turn upwards while slowing, and then launch some more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wily J Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 #ItllNeverOpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just showed my partner the video of the launch! He got excited, and asked me: "Will Lighting Rod be our first launched wooden coaster together?!?!" (He knows there are no other launched wooden coasters in the world) I said "Yes, yes it will be..." He responded with "No it wont... Hashtag It'll Never Open." I quit this day... Where's the vodka?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscoe Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just showed my partner the video of the launch! He got excited, and asked me: "Will Lighting Rod be our first launched wooden coaster together?!?!" (He knows there are no other launched wooden coasters in the world) I said "Yes, yes it will be..." He responded with "No it wont... Hashtag It'll Never Open." I quit this day... Where's the vodka?! You can look into each others eyes are they rip it down! #it'llneveropen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry M Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 ^ Just to be 100% clear, form what I have gathered on this thread, the situation at the moment is that it is not getting ripped down, but it is ripping itself down by going at a million miles an hour, and they don't know how to get the speed down. Dollywood are claiming that is is due to new technology, but it has been around for many years now and has never caused so many problems. Oh year and also, #itll never happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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