sheikra_rocks
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An attraction can mean ANYTHING. I think they are using their words carefully here.
An attraction can be a magic show, remote control boats, a museum, a ride, etc.
I doubt it will be a new ride. Why would they take the "New ride" focus off Banshee?
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This winter was much harsher than normal though. I'm sure we still had snow on Feb. 27th lol I know nothing about coaster mechanics but I would think all the ice and snow on the track wouldn't make for good test run conditions.
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Tell that to China.
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I really can't imagine them doing the first tests at night. If something does go wrong, they need to be able see exactly when and where it goes wrong. If they test at night and in the bottom of the Batwing it locks up, they aren't going to be able to tell what happened. If they really want it to be ultra secret and have no one see, they would just kill the cams and test.
Night testing is not unheard of at theme parks.
There is nothing to "lock up" in the bottom of the Batwing. They will be able to tell if the train does not make it back to the station. The computer will most likely shut down in the event of a valley.
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Two things that could be happening:
A: They are moving the train back and forth between the station and transfer.
B: The train is indeed making complete cycles, and b=we are only seeing it as it is entering the station due to the time laps of the web cam.
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I think it is a really nice touch that they are using decorative black iron fencing, reminiscent of a graveyard, as opposed to the traditional chain linked fencing for the bottom of the loops. Detail considerations like this are fantastic! And it is appreciated since chain link fencing is less expensive.
They need those iron fences instead of hand rails in the queue so people can't climb on them. Children are the worst! They climb, swing, flip, balance beam, etc up and down those rails and the parents do absolutely NOTHING to keep them from doing it.
Make them extra pointy too!
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The Montu trim isn't used frequently and doesn't affect the ride at all.
You are partially correct. Montu's trim is generally always on, but is set at a certain speed. Typically, the trim does not grab in the morning, but does later in the day.
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Still regular track for a family coaster..I mean GK is considered to be a family coaster by leadership there...maybe in the same realm
The track seems like it is a smaller gauge than normal.
Apparently it is going to have 2 seats per row with Banshee like restraints, minus the vest part.
I made this using paint.
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Maybe just me, But looks like they are filling the Lift Hill And Dive Loop area with dirt. Maybe we can see them planting grass soon?
They are probably adding dirt to level out what will become the queue area.
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As I stated in the poll asking where the yellow B&M track will be going, there are 2 B&M's going to China.
One of them is the yellow coaster, and the other is.......
....a Family Inverted Coaster!
Check it out!
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Club Blood was boring in 2013.
It is time for something new.
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I think it was Flashback! Totally 70's for a season, then switched to 80's for 2 or 3 seasons.
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Per Don's interview with CoasterRadio.com, some of the show lineup will be:
2. (Return of) "Flashback! Totally 80s!"
YES!!!!!
** faints from excitement **
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Well looks like another day and no running of the Banshee. I'm very impatient lol
It's only 430.
Testing probably will not happen until construction crews and equipment are cleared from the ride area.
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Look closely, Gemini.
That car you are referring to has not been painted at the time this photo was taken.
It is still the red, black, and silver scheme.
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Have you ever stopped to think how much change is in The Race For Your Life Charlie Brown Ride ( Log Ride), White Water Canyon, and Congo Falls, in the water all together? Also which ride do you think the most change is in?
Not at all.
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That is a nice lineup of participating restaurants at Cedar Point.
I would say that since Jukebox Diner is similar to Coasters, it will be one of the options at KI.
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I believe I posted the story in a trip report on here, but here is the story.
In 2010 I went on a road trip with some friends to SF and WOF.
Adam, Shawn, Aaron, and myself head back into the park after lunch. We decide to use our exit pass to ride this since the coasters didn't have long lines.
The boats are big enough for 4 people. 2 in the front and 2 in the back. These boats are TINY. So we are ushered to the side of the boat, and was instructed to get in. Adam and Shawn in the front, me and Aaron in the back. We grab out blasters, the flume like brakes are lowered, and we HIT THE BOTTOM!
Adam and I were instructed to switch seats. Now I was in front with Shawn and Adam was in back with Aaron. Brakes lowered again, we HIT BOTTOM again.
Now I am thinking, I am NOT about to take the walk of shame from THIS ride with God and everyone watching!
Finally, the ride attendant motioned for me to scoot toward the center. Brake lowered yet again, and we scooted off. Once we got to the ride channel the current moved more swiftly, and it was a nice ride. I noticed some scenes from our old version of SDATHC, and some different ones.
Turned out to be a nice ride.
The term "sinking" is used lightly. I know we did not take on water, but the fact that we hit bottom is worthy of the term.-
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I mean seriously, I could care less for SDHC,
Better use the proper grammar.
It should be: "I couldn't care less for SDHC"
Just teasing!
That attraction is not there for enthusiasts. It is a decent capacity family attraction.
If you don't like it, don't ride it.
I have a hilarious story about sinking a Scooby Doo boats at Six Flags St Louis.
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The next 2 B&M's after Banshee are being installed in China.
They are the only 2 places that have confirmed B&M's at this point.
Happy Valley will be getting an inverted with blue track, and Xishuangbanna Theme Park is getting the yellow flying coaster.
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I snapped the ones at KD once and everyone on the ride gave me dirty looks!
The ones at Holiday World are too heavy to snap, but you get good height.
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I feel bad for people that are allergic to smoke. The Haunt is really a blast, but it excludes these people with the use of fog machines.
That can't have a 'fog free' special night, but still, it would be nice for the people that are sensitive to be able to see it.
If there's fog on the Banshee, are there going to be times when it's fog free?
Something else. That fog kills the grass. Can't imagine what it does to the idiots who go up to it, inhale it, then blow it out.
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I would go to Canada's Wonderland.
(Hugging Leviathan in my avatar)
Of the 7 Cedar Fair parks I have visited over the years, it is hands down the BEST.
Food is amazing. Everything adds up to be about the same price as say KI or CP, but you get larger portions.
I could not believe I as in a Cedar Fair park.
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Banshee Construction Progress
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I am confused. What thread is this?