mech Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 so i went to Cedar Fair during the fall ... good stuff rode almost every coaster. So my question is ... when i went to top-thrill the last few seats where kept empty. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this ... few mins after i got off the ride i saw them re filled. It was my second ride of the day so it was still kinda early Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Do you remember what the weather was like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 so i went to Cedar Fair during the fall ... good stuff rode almost every coaster. So my question is ... when i went to top-thrill the last few seats where kept empty. Does anyone know the reasoning behind this ... few mins after i got off the ride i saw them re filled. It was my second ride of the day so it was still kinda early I believe you mean Cedar Point. I've seen them do this before too. I've also seen them close cars on certain coasters. In my own opinion, it's just to keep the lines longer so that the coasters aren't just walk-ons. I should also mention that it is among my top annoyances of that particular park, and I haven't seen that practice at any other yet...thank goodness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 sounds stupid to be honest lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TOPGUN1993 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 They do this so the ride opts don't have to buckle every empty seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 ok...guess if i actually thought about it....in a way it does make since now lol.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 Do you remember what the weather was like? fall like ... no weather stuff ... let me look up the date real fast ... Sunday October 28th TEMPERATURE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE 38.8°F Minimum temperature reported during the day. MEAN TEMPERATURE 41.5°F Mean temperature for the day. MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE 46.4°F Maximum temperature reported during the day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast08 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 My friend told me the other day that they were going to move TTD to Kings Island. Is this true at all? Did Don talk about that today at the KIC event? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 My friend told me the other day that they were going to move TTD to Kings Island. Is this true at all? Did Don talk about that today at the KIC event? top-thirll dragster == TTD right? if so ... doubtful like very very very doubtful .... the closest to the truth on that would be we get something like TTD but i think they might hold off for a bit after DB ((i still doubt anything of the sort would happen ... new ride or ride transplant)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corn4ahead Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 umm, TTD is not going anywhere. your friend is incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 They do this so the ride opts don't have to buckle every empty seat. But they usually continue to operate in this fashion until the line gets at least 5 minutes long, leading to a very annoyed dare-to-fly. Installation of retractable seatbelts or removal of the belts altogether (I know...don't even say it) would fix this problem. PS. What's their excuse on Corkscrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 I was wondering if it had anything to do with the incident last fall at CP were one trains of TTD got stuck at the top? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 It's sinking....thats why!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 ^ just like Vortex....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 It's sinking....thats why!!!! Oh, no. Here we go again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 lol sorry had to join in on it...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 lol sorry had to join in on it...... Well of course you did! Or that's what you would like us to believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalan Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 On Top Thrill Dragster, the last few rows are not filled when it is cold or windy, to make sure the train does make it over the hill. As the ride warms up, they continue to fill additional rows until they're running full trains. On other rides, there a number of factors as to why certain rows are left empty. It's usually at the beginning of the day, and usually when it's cold or windy. It's certainly not to make the lines longer on purpose for those waiting to ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mech Posted February 1, 2009 Author Share Posted February 1, 2009 On Top Thrill Dragster, the last few rows are not filled when it is cold or windy, to make sure the train does make it over the hill. As the ride warms up, they continue to fill additional rows until they're running full trains. On other rides, there a number of factors as to why certain rows are left empty. It's usually at the beginning of the day, and usually when it's cold or windy. It's certainly not to make the lines longer on purpose for those waiting to ride. kinda silly question ... whats the cold have to do with anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rcfreak339 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 On Top Thrill Dragster, the last few rows are not filled when it is cold or windy, to make sure the train does make it over the hill. As the ride warms up, they continue to fill additional rows until they're running full trains. On other rides, there a number of factors as to why certain rows are left empty. It's usually at the beginning of the day, and usually when it's cold or windy. It's certainly not to make the lines longer on purpose for those waiting to ride. kinda silly question ... whats the cold have to do with anything? The cold cause the wheel to become stiff but after about 5 runs it should be warmed up and ready to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 lol sorry had to join in on it...... Well of course you did! Or that's what you would like us to believe. lol i honestly hate that stupid rumor also.....but everyone always beats me to it when it has its perfect time in a conversation....i just happened to read at the right time for once....before you know it.....(you will smack me for saying it lol) people will start saying that db is sinking as well due to improper footers being made.....or something like that....i will smack myself it that actually becomes a rumor now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 At the beginning of the day, the lubrication in the wheels isn't yet warmed up, and therefore causes the coaster to run slower. The colder the temp, the colder the grease. EDIT: You beat me to it. That policy is still annoying, and at the end of the day on a fairly sunny day...again what's there excuse on Corkscrew? before you know it.....(you will smack me for saying it lol) people will start saying that db is sinking as well due to improper footers being made.....or something like that....i will smack myself it that actually becomes a rumor nowNow you really did it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markalan Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 When the track is cold and the wheels are cold it causes the trains to run slower as they reach the crest of the hill. Full trains would be too heavy to make it over, so that's why they only run with limited seats open when the ride first opens in the morning during the cold days near the end of the season. Once the trains run for a while, the wheels and track start to warm up and make it easier for the trains to make it over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 When the track is cold and the wheels are cold it causes the trains to run slower as they reach the crest of the hill. Full trains would be too heavy to make it over, so that's why they only run with limited seats open when the ride first opens in the morning during the cold days near the end of the season. Once the trains run for a while, the wheels and track start to warm up and make it easier for the trains to make it over. Time for my stupid question. If you are looking at a day that is high 30's to low 40's for the temps. Why would you be getting on a roller coaster that goes over 100 mph???? I don't like riding the ATV in the fall because I get too cold!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatbandguy8807 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 At the beginning of the day, the lubrication in the wheels isn't yet warmed up, and therefore causes the coaster to run slower. The colder the temp, the colder the grease. EDIT: You beat me to it. That policy is still annoying, and at the end of the day on a fairly sunny day...again what's there excuse on Corkscrew? before you know it.....(you will smack me for saying it lol) people will start saying that db is sinking as well due to improper footers being made.....or something like that....i will smack myself it that actually becomes a rumor nowNow you really did it. lol i know i did but we could also just laugh and pretty much know where the rumor started and who started it....and then people will start yelling at me for someone believing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Time for my stupid question. If you are looking at a day that is high 30's to low 40's for the temps. Why would you be getting on a roller coaster that goes over 100 mph???? I don't like riding the ATV in the fall because I get too cold!!!! It depends on how coaster crazy you are. I rode the Kentucky Rumbler on New Years Eve. The park opened at 5:00 and was 31 degrees. I was on it until about 12:15 - you decide what the temp would have been, but it had to be in the low 20s. PS. I rode 30 times even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomkatt7 Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Time for my stupid question. If you are looking at a day that is high 30's to low 40's for the temps. Why would you be getting on a roller coaster that goes over 100 mph???? I don't like riding the ATV in the fall because I get too cold!!!! It depends on how coaster crazy you are. I rode the Kentucky Rumbler on New Years Eve. The park opened at 5:00 and was 31 degrees. I was on it until about 12:15 - you decide what the temp would have been, but it had to be in the low 20s. PS. I rode 30 times even. Thats pretty "hard core" I don't think you'd see me doing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Thats pretty "hard core" I don't think you'd see me doing that. And I endured some pretty hard core teasing from the ride ops as well...and loved every minute of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kings_island~thrill is me! Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Time for my stupid question. If you are looking at a day that is high 30's to low 40's for the temps. Why would you be getting on a roller coaster that goes over 100 mph???? I don't like riding the ATV in the fall because I get too cold!!!! It depends on how coaster crazy you are. I rode the Kentucky Rumbler on New Years Eve. The park opened at 5:00 and was 31 degrees. I was on it until about 12:15 - you decide what the temp would have been, but it had to be in the low 20s. PS. I rode 30 times even. Thats funny because the other day Diamondback was on the news and they had it were they finished the ride and they said if you rode it that day it would feel like -45Ëš. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigacoaster2k Posted February 1, 2009 Share Posted February 1, 2009 Time for my stupid question. If you are looking at a day that is high 30's to low 40's for the temps. Why would you be getting on a roller coaster that goes over 100 mph???? I don't like riding the ATV in the fall because I get too cold!!!! This is why I wore layers and layers and layers and layers and layers to CP on closing day. Ask Terpy, he saw me. I was wearing 2 layers of socks, 2 thermal shirts, a hoodie and a pair of gloves. Not to mention there were virtually no lines because of the cold. It was a great day. (700 posts already?? I just hit 600 posts 2 weeks ago! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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