robbalvey Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Hey everyone! Guess what I did? I "Finnished" the update from Finland! Sorry for it taking so long, random things like....2007 trips got in the way! Check out the photos here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/uk2006/powerpark/powerpark1.htm So yeah...Power Park! - Really fun new GCI Woodie! - Boomerang with wacky trains and YES...a FOG MACHINE!!! - Robb & the "Little Green Monster." - And lots of fun made at Dan! Be sure to send him a caption or two! Here's a few photos: The main reason for visiting Power Park? WOOD!!!!! "I think from up here I can see New Mexico!" Gee, I wonder which one of them has the ability to eat sugar without his pancreas exploding? Those boys at GCI must have been drunk when they designed this one! OH NOOO!!! It's the Dark Ride.....no, seriously...it *IS* the "Dark Ride" How's it going Cameron? Thanks Jeff & Chris! (Joe you'll get thanked for something next year!) For the entire update, click here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/uk2006/powerpark/powerpark1.htm Enjoy! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twister II Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Thunderbird does looks amazing! I like wood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 All those empty, empty seats the UK Tourers could of filled.... Looked like a good ending for you guys there. Thunderbird looks just somewhat 'wrong'... kinda. Maybe. Hmmm. Could be 'right', tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finrock Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 nice update and I'm glad you like Finland I have ride Thunderbird about 50 times this season:) hope you visit Finland some time again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Someone should photoshop an Afro on to the Boomerang, to make it funky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_teisco_delrey Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Great Thunderbird pics. I know T-Birds larger, but how did it compare to KY Rumbler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 ^Good question! I actually preferred Rumbler, as I felt it had more airtime. I could see some people preferring Thunderbird though as it had more turns and stuff. Anyways, it's good to see the GCI guys putting some airtime in their rides! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTitan01 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Good to see how the trip finnish-ed off . I know that the boomerang had new funky-disco trains, but the ride feel any smoother than other boomerangs? Not like it would be that hard to, Man, Thunderbird looks like it was craazy. What was with the little bunny-hill-hop things, did they offer any airtime at all? It looks like they'd be too short to offer anything but a sore groin from being thrown into the restraint. Oh how Gertslauer trains abuse me so...... Nice to FINALLY see how powerpark was, -Tex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Two Things - GCI uses their own Millennium Flyer Trains, not evil Gerstaulers (although I never had a problem with them). I thought the Boomerang was slightly smoother than most, but I HATED the Mag Breaks!!! They made all of us feel really queasy when you went through them backwards. Almost as if they're too strong and they slow you too fast or something. I didn't take a second ride, the stupid boys did, and felt even sicker the 2nd time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_teisco_delrey Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 ^Would those be the same "boys" that took a second crack at Coaster Express? They never learn. Kinda like the time I did SOB two times in a row in 2004. I am still recovering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexTitan01 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 I know GCI uses Millenium flyers, thats like the staple of GCI! I was talking about my maiden ride on Hurricane @ Myrtle Beach and how I had 2 wicked bruises on my legs from the hills and how I got launched into the restraints every time. Mag brakes? Vekoma?? NO... I bet that does feel really wierd, I get wigged out a bit over Stormrunners brakes, I bet going backwards through them is really odd... -Tex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_teisco_delrey Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 TexTitan - Have you been on Roar at SFA in DC? If yes,is that still a pretty smooth ride? How about Lightning Racer and Wildcat at Hershey? I know I am getting off topic. I'll stop now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 WTF is up with that laughing, spinning, crazy house-on-a-stick ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Still don't like the new Vekoma trains, they look ugly, the Kumbak version is waaaaaaaaay better But it's nice to see the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgwfreak Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Why is Guy's head floating upside-down in this pic! Wish I was cool enough to have my head float upside-down in a random pic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reon Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 How's that Rave-a-rang propelled? I see no chain lift, cable, or catch car-ish machine on the spikes... Or is it just powered by the smoke machine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterFanatic Posted September 2, 2006 Share Posted September 2, 2006 Nice updates (made even better by a totally unexpected Better Off Dead reference) // 2 Dollars .... cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 2, 2006 Author Share Posted September 2, 2006 Nice updates (made even better by a totally unexpected Better Off Dead reference) OMG!!!!! SOMEONE GOT THAT!!!!! Ted, you win the TPR "Prize of the day!" CONGRATS!!!!! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bk1870 Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 That GCI looks CRAE! All the little bunny hops...wow I would love to get my ride on with that coaster! Awesome pictures and and swell update as always! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tömmioh Posted September 3, 2006 Share Posted September 3, 2006 Great update! Nice pics and funny captions as always, I especially like the one about the trees, . I had a great time, and btw. I'll post some of my photos soon (have to resize etc.) Hope to see more TPR members in 2008, if not before. -Tommi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrock23 Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Great update. That "Dark Ride" looks like it could have been the Chamber of Farts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 7, 2006 Author Share Posted September 7, 2006 Great update. That "Dark Ride" looks like it could have been the Chamber of Farts. LMFAO!!!!! OMG! You're right!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSLSM Posted September 7, 2006 Share Posted September 7, 2006 Your TR's continue to be the best I read. You show of the park, tell what you did, and use the funniest park photos to do it. Good job, and while the wait for the new ones are a little long, they always seem worth the wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 8, 2006 Author Share Posted September 8, 2006 Here it is!!! The *FINAL* Update from the UK Tour! Fantasy Island and Skegness, UK!!!! So this was actually the start of the trip, and it was certainly a crazy attempt to do this. We litterally got off the plane around 11am, was in the rental car by noon, and at the first park by 3pm, done with the parks by 6pm, and back to the hotel around 8:30! It was a crazy day! But the highlights: - The *GIANT* Vekoma SLC!!!! What is good or did we die? Read the update to find out! - Jellikin's Coaster! OMG, I still cannot believe we all fit! - Vekoma coasters with TWO vertical loops! (This makes Derek happy!) - It was a "bad hair day" for someone! - Queen Bee! Yes, it really IS an Inverted Wacky Worm. - Updates are DONE!!!! OMG, one major chapter in our lives CLOSED!!!! Enjoy this update: http://www.themeparkreview.com/uk2006/skegness/skegness1.htm The *BIG BAD OMFG* ride was the Jubilee Odyssey (sponsored by food, just like all the other UK coasters!) And there it is in all it's evil wicked glory. The ride mostly known as the *GIANT* SLC! Those are words that turn most men sterile! HOLY CRAP!!! WHAT THE F**K IS THAT?!?!?!!?? OH DEAR GOD!!!!! HELP US NOW!!!! Dan: "Oh dear....my pancreas is really pissed off at me now!" Derek: "I smell beer...it's around here somewhere!" Jeff: "I think I need a new Depends." The "Jellikin's Coaster!!!" This would be the true test of the credit whore! Derek can't wait....a Vekoma coaster with TWO vertical loops! "Derek, why aren't you in this picture?" "I'm smart!" Yeah...Inverted Wacky Worm. I told you!!! YAY!!!! We're on the inverted Wacky Worm! And finally, we leave you with a photo of Elissa, McDonald's and the Inverted Wacky Worm. Enjoy! --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EuroTre Posted September 8, 2006 Share Posted September 8, 2006 Man, that place looked cool. I mean, TWO Vekoma death machines that didn't kill you? I would like one of those GIANT SLCs to replace Demon at GAm anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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