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^I actually did a few years ago. I'll see if I can dig up that spreadsheet. Suffice it to say that unless the ERT is worth it to you, you can do virtually the same trip for way cheaper.

I've heard pretty good things about the ride, hopefully Dan is able to bring the dry side back to life.

This definitely looks like one of those rides that will be just plain fun. Can't wait to ride it.

I would love to see twisty GCI woodie in the park. While this wouldn't exactly be ground breaking it would make KI's wooden coaster collection one of the most complete in terms of ride experiences.

It is a B&M representative, as stated above. I forget his name, but I think he will stick around for a while and oversee operations until they get it the way they want. Also, employees and the like can ride before the state certifies the ride. The certification is for the public. Thanks for the info!

Who is the man in the middle in that picture?

If you look at pov videos of Diamondback for example, the actual 'ride time' (top of the lift to break run) is about 1:10 so Banshee clocking in under that isn't surprising.

Some sort of tent-like structure is in the circle. It appears like it may in fact be a shady spot to sit and take a break.

Looks pretty awesome!

Strangely I haven't found one. It seems odd that there wouldn't be though.

It looks like a group including Dan and Pat Koch have purchased Alabama's Splash Adventure and are adding a new kiddie coaster this year. Looks like it didn't take him too long to get over the Holiday World verdict. http://www.splashadventurewaterpark.com

If only.

Well that means it should be running more or less non-stop once they get things going. That will be fun to watch!

Furry would scare me more as ride name than fury!

Most of the family/junior coasters were removed from the ballot this year (though I'm not sure that Howler fit into any of the previous categories). Here is my ballot: --Generator: Jordan's Ballot Helper 2013 (steel)-- RANK THE FOLLOWING RIDING SENSATIONS <-LEAVE Abrupt Airtime_____________________________,y,y,1 Floating Airtime___________________________,y,y,2 Sensation of Speed_________________________,y,y,3 Out of Control Feeling/Directional Changes_,y,y,4 Lateral Forces_____________________________,y,y,5 Positive G's/Loops_________________________,y,y,6 COASTER NAME PARK LOC <--Please leave this Maverick Cedar Point OH,y,y,1 Diamondback Kings Island OH,y,y,2 Favorite Wood Coaster Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,3 (Voyage) Millennium Force Cedar Point OH,y,y,4 Wild Eagle Dollywood TN,y,n,5 Top Thrill Dragster Cedar Point OH,y,y,6 Rock n Roller Coaster Disney's H Studios FL,y,n,7 Incredible Hulk Islands of Adventu FL,y,n,8 Raptor Cedar Point OH,y,y,9 Hungarian Horntail Islands of Adventu FL,y,n,10 Expedition Everest Disney Animal King FL,y,n,11 Flight of Fear Kings Island OH,y,y,12 Magnum XL-200 Cedar Point OH,y,y,13 Chinese Fireball Islands of Adventu FL,y,n,14 Firehawk Kings Island OH,y,y,15 Gemini Cedar Point OH,y,y,16 Vortex Kings Island OH,y,y,17 Revenge of the Mummy Universal Studios FL,y,n,18 Flight Deck Kings Island OH,y,y,19 Tennessee Tornado Dollywood TN,y,n,20 Backlot Stunt Coaster Cedar Fair Parks **,y,y,21 Fav Vek Susp Loop SLC Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,22 Mantis Cedar Point OH,y,y,23 Fav Wild Mouse Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,24 Hollywood Rip Ride Ro Universal Studios FL,y,n,25 Fav Jet Star (any) Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,26 Space Mountain WDW Magic Kingdom FL,y,n,27 Fav Loop-Screw Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,28 Fav Arrow Mine Train Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,29 Fav El Loco Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,30 Fav Powered `Coaster' Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,31 Big Thunder Mountain WDW Magic Kingdom FL,y,n,32 Fav Arrow Corkscrew Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,33 Fav Wildcat Any Park Anywhere **,y,n,34 Fav Intamin Bobsled Any Park Anywhere **,y,n,35 Fav Vekoma Invertigo Any Park Anywhere **,y,y,36 Iron Dragon Cedar Point OH,y,y,37 Fav Galaxi Any Park Anywhere **,y,n,38

Mitch's Steel Poll is now open and accepting ballots until March 31st! Link to Mitch's site: http://www.ushsho.com/bestrollercoasterpoll.htm Link to a Jordan Hatch's ballot creator: http://hawker.stationbrakes.com/ Can't wait to see the results!

^Agreed! Those trains look awesome!

Given the time of year it is I'm going to guess that this is destined for somewhere overseas. Most likely China, as stated in the Screamscape report.

With the number of PTRs showing up on various site it seems like there must have been a ton of people there! Thanks for sharing!

Knobels announced (kind of anyway) on their Facebook page that they are building a new coaster for 2015. Called "Knoebels Impulse" it will be a 98 foot Euro-Fighter-esque coaster from Zierer standing 98 feet tall. It will replace the bumper boats and boat tag. Picture of ride layout.

Wonder how RMC feels about the title of that article?

Looks like the results are in! Top Ten Overall (out of 175 ranked coasters): 1) El Toro - Six Flags Great Adventure 2) T Express - Everland (South Korea) 3) Outlaw Run - Silver Dollar City 4) Boulder Dash - Lake Compounce 5) Pheonix - Knoebel's 6) Ravine Flyer II - Waldameer 7) The Voyage - Holiday World 8) Balder - Liseburg 9) Dauling Dragon (Right Side) - Happy Valley 10) Dauling Dragon (Left Side) - Happy Valley Kings Island's Wooden Coasters: The Beast was 48th The Racer was 96th Cedar Point's Wooden Coasters: Blue Streak was 67th Mean Streak was 151st There were 581 total ballots cast this year. On a personal note, I have an unhealthy fascination/obsession with this poll so thank you to everyone who took the time to vote!

Just a reminder that this Friday is the last day to submit your ballots for the wooden poll!

Or in this case, watch what they don't do.

All signed up! $9.00 is not bad at all to be able to attend Media Day!