Guy T. Koepp Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 ^Ye of little faith. Your optimism makes puppies cry.
Dollywoodlover20 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I always have faith in Dollywood, they tend to push hard because they have a huge reputation, Dolly is a busy woman and people travel the WORLD just to see her. They have that rep because of their big attraction openings. Their latest opening that wasn't on opening day was Mystery Mine, but that's because it was planned for Friday the 13th in April. They have 2 weeks and 3 days. I have high faith in them, I really do.
Guy T. Koepp Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 ^Thank you. One of the puppies stopped crying.
blk_mamba Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 In general going to a park on opening day is a gamble. One never knows if the park is on a aggressive or conservative construction schedule. In Dollywood's case, on the record, park officials have said they want the ride ready for the March 19 opening day, which is only 8 months. I have also read, probably on this board, that Dollywood wanted to start testing the ride in February. I do not know how Tennessee's inspection process flows; however, it would make sense that a ride a park wants to open in mid March would begin being tested and inspections in February. That would allow time for the inspections and any things that need to be resolved before opening. For the people coming to Dollywood opening day I think you will be disappointed if you want ride this roller coaster. I do not think it will be ready.
coasterbill Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I do not know how Tennessee's inspection process flows Well first they go into the church in Craftsman's valley and say some hail mary's. Then they let Earl ride it. Sometimes he downs some Jack if it's a major ride like this and it's got him shaking in his boots. If Earl makes it back and says it's okay then Bubba rides it. And if Bubba and Earl both ride it and say it's ready to open then let er' rip! I think I covered it, someone let me know if I missed anything.
Password121 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I do not know how Tennessee's inspection process flows Well first they go into the church in Craftsman's valley and say some hail mary's. Then they let Earl ride it. Sometimes he downs some Jack if it's a major ride like this and it's got him shaking in his boots. If Earl makes it back and says it's okay then Bubba rides it. And if Bubba and Earl both ride it and say it's ready to open then let er' rip! I think I covered it, someone let me know if I missed anything. I'm cracking up while sitting on the toilet reading this and I think people around me are wondering if I'm okay
SFOG1991 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I do not know how Tennessee's inspection process flows Well first they go into the church in Craftsman's valley and say some hail mary's. Then they let Earl ride it. Sometimes he downs some Jack if it's a major ride like this and it's got him shaking in his boots. If Earl makes it back and says it's okay then Bubba rides it. And if Bubba and Earl both ride it and say it's ready to open then let er' rip! I think I covered it, someone let me know if I missed anything. I would volunteer to be Earl and I love myself some whiskey.
Guy T. Koepp Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 In general going to a park on opening day is a gamble. One never knows if the park is on a aggressive or conservative construction schedule. In Dollywood's case, on the record, park officials have said they want the ride ready for the March 19 opening day, which is only 8 months. I have also read, probably on this board, that Dollywood wanted to start testing the ride in February. I do not know how Tennessee's inspection process flows; however, it would make sense that a ride a park wants to open in mid March would begin being tested and inspections in February. That would allow time for the inspections and any things that need to be resolved before opening. For the people coming to Dollywood opening day I think you will be disappointed if you want ride this roller coaster. I do not think it will be ready. You just choked the one puppy that stopped crying. It is now dead. I hope you're happy.
WildEagle2014 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Just a little something for all the naysayers.... ...and this was LAST week!
WildEagle2014 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 I'm sure if they were rolling the trains onto the track last week, they've already begun testing. Just because there hasn't been an update doesn't mean nothing's been going on.
WildEagle2014 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Just for fun...here's a close up of the poly wheels!
kickflipbacktail Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Just a little something for all the naysayers.... The trains look a lot better than I thought they would!
thedlr Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Just a little something for all the naysayers.... That shot of the NIHL looks damn sexy.
Dollywoodlover20 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 THAT is so beautiful! Honestly, I will sit for hours and just watch it after riding numerous times.
coasterbill Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 You do that... I'll probably ride it a few times and then go seek out my favorite misty and mysterious mine.
Guy T. Koepp Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 You do that... I'll probably ride it a few times and then go seek out my favorite ooey, gooey, cinnamon sugar treat, dipped in icing and apple sauce. Fixed! And IMHO made even better!
Dollywoodlover20 Posted March 2, 2016 Posted March 2, 2016 Of course Mystery Mine will be a stop, hope it has a better season of running this year. But yea if that was taken last week and the train was already being rolled out onto the track, surely testing has started by now.
ajfelice Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 In a perfect world testing would have been started earlier, but like most construction projects random imperfect things occur that can delay a perfectly planned schedule. However, unless Dollywood lives under a rock or has no regard for the outside world, they would have probably officially delayed opening by now if they didn't think it was possible by Opening Weekend. There are countless local, regional, and national media outlets ready to cover the grand opening of Lightning Rod. Dollywood has probably already been working with many media outlets, and you can bet they already have their schedules made for whatever for media event they may have planned. I doubt Dollywood would pull a SFGAm and call off media events with under a week's notice. It's just not a cool PR move to make. I think we will know sooner, rather than at the last minute, if Lighting Rod will open by March 19. Testing is not as much about time as it is the number of successful cycles. It doesn't take long to mount accelerometers to make sure the forces are all in check and the ride won't make our heads explode or cause brain trauma. It doesn't take months to get 100 cycles if that's what it takes. Of course anything can go wrong during testing, but I have more faith in RMC than I do in many other manufacturers. Once RMC and state inspectors say it's safe (doesn't take long based on experience), operations can be trained which is much easier and more efficient to do when you aren't operating daily (based on experience). As someone mentioned earlier, Wicked Cyclone opened two weeks after the first test cycle. I'm sure as long as there is faith Lightning Rod will open on time on behalf of RMC and Dollywood, we can expect some insane hours to be put into this ride up to the last minute.
horootle Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 the Dollywood site has some side-by-side comparison photos of concept art versus actual... but not all of the pics are super accurate. the quad down isn't even a pic of the quad down lol http://www.dollywood.com/themepark/rides/LightningRod?cid=eml_001295#rideProg
PixelRush Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 Last time I checked, they were ahead of schedule, so I don't see why they couldn't have it done in time...
Guy T. Koepp Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 Alright people, I've had enough! Here's why it will open on time. Cause Dolly is Magic! Pure and simple. She's magic. I personally have seen her do things that no human being can do. For instance, the last 3 or 4 Christmases she has appeared and disappeared in a haze of shimmering light and butterflies? Often 4 or 5 times daily. How does someone do that? Magic I tell ya! Magic! And you think not opening a ride on time can stop that kinda magic! Ba Humbug! I say to you all! As long as Dolly and magic still live, this ride will be open on passholder preview day, and I for one will be there at the gate waiting for it to do so. Probably in a haze of golden light and butterflies!
thedlr Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 the Dollywood site has some side-by-side comparison photos of concept art versus actual... but not all of the pics are super accurate. the quad down isn't even a pic of the quad down lol http://www.dollywood.com/themepark/rides/LightningRod?cid=eml_001295#rideProg OMG they've changed the name again to Lightning Road!
PixelRush Posted March 3, 2016 Posted March 3, 2016 the Dollywood site has some side-by-side comparison photos of concept art versus actual... but not all of the pics are super accurate. the quad down isn't even a pic of the quad down lol http://www.dollywood.com/themepark/rides/LightningRod?cid=eml_001295#rideProg OMG they've changed the name again to Lightning Road! well you better not be taking this seriously
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