Gordon Bombay Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Where might a wooden coaster at coney go RZ? The last time I was at Coney was when I saw Incubus at Riverbend this past summer, does Coney even have room for a ride the size of the tornado or could they even possibly go bigger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamesv7 Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 It would be nice to see coney bring in a wood coaster but I don't see it happing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 There is quite a bit of "open" land behind the Dodgems and Golf, between Riverbend and the picnic shelters. Although, this same area of land is often used for special events such as the LaRosa`s Balloon Glow. A ride like the Tornado would not take up all the open land. And, there is quite a bit of land between Kellogg Avenue and Lake Como that is primarily only used as overflow parking (it is a mixture of gravel and grass) for sold out concerts. (Although the former allocation is where the Flower show calls home every April). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vortex Posted October 19, 2007 Share Posted October 19, 2007 Does anyone know how big the Wild Cat was at Coney Island? I just don't see a coaster like the shooting star to come back to the park its just to big. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 19, 2007 Author Share Posted October 19, 2007 Well, the Grizzly at Kings Dominion (as well as its inferior twin at Great America) were based on plans of the Wildcat. Keep in mind that Coney actually removed the Wildcat before Coney closed in 1971. It became the home for one of the sky ride stations. The area where the Wildcat once stood is now approximately the two story office space for Riverbend. Also, as originally sited, the Shooting Star also could not be rebuilt as the turnaround for the ride now sits on the western portion of Riverbend property. But that is not to say that Coney doesn`t have the land to put in a ride the size of the Tornado from Stricker`s Grove. A very fun ride, that would, in my opinion, be a perfect fit for Coney. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoddaH1994 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 But, it should be pointed out that most woodies built these days don't cost $9 million. Wood coasters are relatively cheap, initially, compared to steel. For instance, Voyage, one of the larger wooden coasters built in recent years, cost $6.5 million, and that is with steel supports. The cost of steel has rocketed of late. It's in the maintenance department that wood continues to cost and cost and cost.... The advantage is, however, that over a course of time there IS a point where a steel coaster hits such a maintenance blunder that it typically is removed. Notice how we see 100 year old wooden coasters, but a steel that's more than 20 years old is slightly rare. So in theory wooden coasters last forever. From Americana's fan site: "A roller coaster designer visited LeSourdsville Lake in the early 1970s to view the Screechin' Eagle roller coaster. We were standing at the base of the lift hill when I asked him, 'What's the life of a coaster?' Without batting an eye, he seriously replied, 'The first big accident.' Of course, I was referring to the forces of nature acting on the wood structure but he gave me a better answer than the one I was looking for." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted October 22, 2007 Author Share Posted October 22, 2007 To look at wood coasters in another light, I recall a quote from someone, possibly a Kings Island maintenance or construction person. The quote was "You never finish building a wooden coaster." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flightoffear1996 Posted October 22, 2007 Share Posted October 22, 2007 ^ Yea I can see that being true. I think Coney could use some expansion maybe a ride like Kentucky Rumbler would fit in well there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Though it is not ancient history, I wrote a preview article about Fall-O-Ween 2006 for Cox Ohio and the link is still up! http://www.pulsejournal.com/search/content...familymain.html I attended the event with my family and had a great time. And we hope to return this year. Best regards, Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Thanks Chef, this will come in handy if I ever attempt time travel again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 According to Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home and Star Trek: First Contact, time travel IS possible. All you need is a star ship and Warp speed. Live long and prosper, Commander Italian Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 But Chef, wouldn't that statement be more relevant in the "Scientists try to breed whales with cows" thread? -King Maple, trying to figure out what Gene Rodenberry ever approved the freelance script for Star Trek IV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 King Maple, Is it not obvious that Gene Rodenberry was drinking Romulan ale when he approved the script for Star Trek IV? But it least it provided a natural continuation to Star Trek III. What the Ferengi was Rodenberry thinking when he approvde Star Trek V: The Final Frontier? It was a pointless movie with little action. That is my opinion anyway. Live long and prosper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Maple The Tree King Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Couldn't agree with you more on that one chef, perhaps you need get out to the Experience in Vegas for your next article! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 11, 2008 Author Share Posted March 11, 2008 On the subject of the Fall-O-Ween festival. In 2008, the festival will be at Coney for two weekends, the last two weekends in September. In 2007, it was only open for one weekend, but was open for two weekends in 2006. It actually used to be in October, but the weather one year was bitterly cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Couldn't agree with you more on that one chef, perhaps you need get out to the Experience in Vegas for your next article! There are those who say if he does not do so soon, he will need that time machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italianchef Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 I believe that Interpreter is referring to the rumor that Star Trek: The Experience will close this year. It is listed in several sites, but I haven't found it on any hard news venues yet. Time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 And in what "hard news venue" have you found it that recaR is no more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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