IheartKI Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 I was in line for The Vortex the other day, and I was looking for the old footers from The Bat...I thought I saw a couple...did they use most of the old bat footers for The Vortex? Also, can anyone tell me about the old Screamin Demon? I never knew it, and would like to know more about the history of it. Where it was located, why they got rid of it, and where it is now. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Might I suggest that you use the search feature of the forums? It can be a powerful tool that can help you answer your questions. (Particularly in finding a thread titled "Defunct KI Rides" which will answer some of your questions.) Furthermore, The Vortex did not use most of the old FOOTINGS of The Bat. Most of the old Bat footings remain undisturbed on The Vortex site and can be readily seen. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 And most of the other questions were addressed in a recent thread entitled Photo TR: CP, which also can readily be found with the search feature..as easy as child's play for a doctor! Quote
DropZone99 Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Screaming Demon was near the current Congo Falls, and Drop Tower location. It was at Camden Park but it recently got removed... i think¿ Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Yes. Screamin Demon ran approximately parallel to the rear of Timberwolf. It was then at Camden Park, where it was (according to nearly unanimous internet opinion) poorly maintained by that park's former owners to the point that it had to be scrapped. There is a virtually identical coaster at Fun Spot in Indiana, though. As for The Bat's footings, riding Vortex on the righthand side gives you a great view of them if you look down while going up the lift hill. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Ironically, the same owners who maintained Thunderbolt Express were in charge of maintaining Afterburner: http://www.rcdb.com/ig332.htm?picture=4 Quote
Steve Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 It was basically a small prototype arrow looper. Kinda like a shuttle loop, it launched you into a loop, you go up a slope, slow down, and roll the other way going through the loop again. Quote
IheartKI Posted May 23, 2008 Author Posted May 23, 2008 And most of the other questions were addressed in a recent thread entitled Photo TR: CP, which also can readily be found with the search feature..as easy as child's play for a doctor! A lot of things are child's play for me, but not common sense things LOL! I suppose that's why I was good in school Quote
cartzilla Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Screamin Demon looks like one boring ride. Oh the things we did for fun... Quote
WooferBearATL Posted May 23, 2008 Posted May 23, 2008 Screamin Demon looks like one boring ride. Oh the things we did for fun... Spoken like someone that's never ridden it. Quote
Jasper Posted May 24, 2008 Posted May 24, 2008 I would not necessarily say that any coaster is boring. Some of them are not as INTENSE as others but to me all coaster provide a fun filled experience. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Screamin Demon looks like one boring ride. Oh the things we did for fun... Spoken like someone that's never ridden it. Yep. The backwards loop was really cool....... Quote
WooferBearATL Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Screamin Demon looks like one boring ride. Oh the things we did for fun... Spoken like someone that's never ridden it. Yep. The backwards loop was really cool....... And an incredible feeling when the train drops off the return platform and into the loop. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Screamin Demon looks like one boring ride. Oh the things we did for fun... Spoken like someone that's never ridden it. Yep. The backwards loop was really cool....... And an incredible feeling when the train drops off the return platform and into the loop. Yes it was. I think the kids and I will have to take a little drive up to Fun Spot sometime this summer... They have several rides similar to defunct KI rides. I think the kids will enjoy it, as much as they ask me what KI was like when I was their age. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 You might want to doublecheck that Afterburner is actually running before you go...last I heard it was not...if not, Diamond Back at Frontier City and Sidewinder at Elitch Gardens in Colorado are the only other Arrow shuttle loops still operating in the USA. Note the comments, too. Quote
Jasper Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Whenever you go through a loop backwards on any coaster it provides you with a once in a lifetime experience. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Whenever you go through a loop backwards on any coaster it provides you with a once in a lifetime experience. Um...okay. Vexed Terpy, who must then have had hundreds and hundreds of lifetimes.... Quote
Jasper Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Let me rephrase that then if you go through a loop backwards on any coaster then it is a rather enchanting experience. Is that better? 2000th Post Quote
WooferBearATL Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Let me rephrase that then if you go through a loop backwards on any coaster then it is a rather enchanting experience. Is that better? 2000th Post I think that Disney has trademarked the use of Enchanted. If you're going to be enchanted, you best check with them first. Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 You might want to doublecheck that Afterburner is actually running before you go...last I heard it was not...if not, Diamond Back at Frontier City and Sidewinder at Elitch Gardens in Colorado are the only other Arrow shuttle loops still operating in the USA. Note the comments, too. Thank you. I certainly will................. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 I think that Disney has trademarked the use of Enchanted. If you're going to be enchanted, you best check with them first. Fine. Please explain Taft's Enchanted Voyage... Quote
WooferBearATL Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 I think that Disney has trademarked the use of Enchanted. If you're going to be enchanted, you best check with them first. Fine. Please explain Taft's Enchanted Voyage... It was a ride that was very similar to a hydro flume. Essentially a dark ride, riders would float through a variety of scenes that were made up of HB characters. Was very, very popular an dlater became the Smurf's Enchanted Voyage. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 And the name was used with the permission of the Walt Disney Company? I think not. Quote
WooferBearATL Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 And the name was used with the permission of the Walt Disney Company? I think not. No Silly! It was done in conjunction with Taft Broadcasting and Hanna Barbera Productions! Jesh Interp, you're getting to be senile! <G> ..... WooferBear is a bit Sunburned and Kinda Slap Happy. Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Ah. It's A Small World, After All... It's A Small, Small World! Terpy, hoping readers here are not too hefty for the boats... Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 And the name was used with the permission of the Walt Disney Company? I think not. No Silly! It was done in conjunction with Taft Broadcasting and Hanna Barbera Productions! Jesh Interp, you're getting to be senile! <G> ..... WooferBear is a bit Sunburned and Kinda Slap Happy. Well Gentlemen, before this goes any further, may I add a little humor here and suggest that Mickey Mouse (Oops, I just infringed on a trademark) and Papa Smurf (Oops, did it again) should file lawsuits against each other in order to resolve this issue... Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Are you representing someone in this Mickey Mouse case? Quote
WooferBearATL Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Are you representing someone in this Mickey Mouse case? Someone Call Deputy Dog? Quote
The Interpreter Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 I actually think I heard they are asking for someone smarter than the average bear! Terpy, who is striving to get this thread back on, uh, track? Quote
BavarianBeatle Posted May 25, 2008 Posted May 25, 2008 Are you representing someone in this Mickey Mouse case? Well, I AM!! an attorney by trade............. So, following the stereotype of lawyers, (and again using the humor angle), I would represent the party that paid me the most................LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote
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