Coney Islander Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Isn't there supposed to be water on the drop? Quote
The Interpreter Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 A word. Testing. Testing. This may or may not indicate what the ride will actually be like. Quote
DropZone99 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Today is the kind of day I wish I could be on that! Does anyone know if there will be a bridge over the splash area like Congo? It wasn't in the animation, but as we know from Diamondback; somethings will and won't actually be there like in the animation... Quote
Coney Islander Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I always thought those rides needed water to run. Does Congo have track under the water too? I thought I would have noticed it before Congo opened for the day. Quote
TheCryptRaider Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I always thought those rides needed water to run. Does Congo have track under the water too? I thought I would have noticed it before Congo opened for the day. No, but I'm sure the boats have upstop so they don't fly off the bunny hop. Quote
Vortex Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Congo or Amazon Falls as I still call it does have a track in the water. The track is more of a guide track and it does float along back to the station. If you watch the video of the testing of Pilgrims Plunge you can see part of the guide track sticking out of the water. Quote
Rollercoaster Nut Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Yah my sisters friend her uncle is dan cook so she gets free tickets every year!! Quote
Gabe Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 I often saw Splash Mtn at WDW testing w/o water on the final drop and it was always neat to see them turn the water on, so to speak, just before opening. Quote
marlfox_21 Posted April 7, 2009 Posted April 7, 2009 Holiday World is #1 on my new parks of 2009 list. I have never been there before, and can't wait to experience it. Big splash ending, or not! Quote
raptorcp21 Posted April 28, 2009 Author Posted April 28, 2009 Here testing pilgrims plunges Elevator video... name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> Quote
Captain Nemo Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Blog Entry from the Holiblog John happily emailed me the photo with the Pepsi guys, quipping: "Kings Island may have Diamondback, but we've got Truckback!" Quote
flightoffear1996 Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 Thats def. a long drop. I wish it would have been steep though. Quote
Aaron88stang Posted April 28, 2009 Posted April 28, 2009 I will be going in about a month. I am looking forward to riding that thing. That elevator lift is going to be the scariest part! Quote
kittenpooh Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) So I figured I would share some pictures from when I drove by HW last weekend. Not much but figured I would share. front of Holiday world Holiday worlds sign carousel and drop ride at Holiday world I miss these at Kings Island huge water sildes! Pilgrims plunge Pilgrims plunge obviously something for the kiddos enjoy! sorry not much. Edited April 29, 2009 by kittenpooh Quote
Guest rcfreak339 Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 The drop may not be steep but I bet that baby will deliver with some extreme air-time! Quote
HTCO Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 More and likely, I will be visiting Holiday World for the first time this summer.. and I want to know exactly the do's and don't's of the park. Thanks for your help in advance.. Quote
The Interpreter Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Don't pay anything extra for soft drinks, sun tan lotion or tubes at the waterpark. Or parking. Don't expect the park to be empty nowadays...it very seldom is. Don't miss out on the food, especially the fudge! And do have fun! Quote
DropZone99 Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 More and likely, I will be visiting Holiday World for the first time this summer.. and I want to know exactly the do's and don't's of the park. Thanks for your help in advance.. Be sure to go to Splashin' Safari as soon as it opens, and stay til' you've ridden all the good stuff. Than I'd probably go to Voyage, Pilgrim's Plunge, than make your way to 4th. of July and Halloween. You'll for sure be able to get alot of re-rides on almost everything! Quote
HTCO Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 ^ Thanks Terpy! Ive heard a few different things about the new water ride... for those that have ridden it.. is it worth it? Quote
The Interpreter Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) The park does not open until Saturday. Splashing Safari doesn't even open until May 15. http://www.holidayworld.com/schedule.html Edited April 29, 2009 by The Interpreter Quote
tigellinus Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 Don't expect the park to be empty nowadays...it very seldom is. I should note, Saturday, May 24th, 2008 was a beautiful weather day, AND everything was walk-on or at worst station wait, AND it was HWN to boot!! All that said, it is true that HW can be a packed monster and I've been lucky, but weekdays are fairly safe... Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 ^Hopefully we're lucky Saturday, while you're on your "break"! Quote
cassie_KY Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 We get to go to Holiday World for the first time this year for HWN. I can't wait! Gator, pretty please post a trip report so I know what I get to look forward to. Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 ^Here's my TR from HW last year: http://www.KICentral.com/forums/index.php?...c=14688&hl= And believe me, I completely plan on posting one for this trip too. Quote
teenageninja Posted April 29, 2009 Posted April 29, 2009 I was supposed to go to PP media day tomorrow, but can't now unfortunately. However, I plan on making it out there this summer for sure. Quote
raptorcp21 Posted April 29, 2009 Author Posted April 29, 2009 Here other one test run video name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>"> name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="350"> Quote
XGatorHead 8904 Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 That splash doesn't look as intense as I would expect. Perhaps the water level is down? We'll see how it runs Saturday! Quote
CedarPointer Posted April 30, 2009 Posted April 30, 2009 That splash is really pathetic... the ride looks very skippable, in my opinion. Quote
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