Coney Islander Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 I was just at Coney earlier today, and when I came to Tempest, it was completely taken apart and seven people were working on it. All of the chains and parts looked horribly rusted and corroded. I'm wondering if you can fix something like that. Its been closed for a week now and I'm hoping it reopens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilbert Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 Tempest will reopen soon. They are working on the motor for the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I hope so! Tempest is one of the few rides that you can conveniently find operating that once operated at Americana! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted June 28, 2009 Author Share Posted June 28, 2009 I hope so! Tempest is one of the few rides that you can conveniently find operating that once operated at Americana! Thats true, are all the rides at Americana just rotting, or have they been sold? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dare-to-fly Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I hope so! Tempest is one of the few rides that you can conveniently find operating that once operated at Americana! Thats true, are all the rides at Americana just rotting, or have they been sold? Many have been sold and many are rotting. Electric Rainbow is at Stricker's Grove. Calypso and the tubs from Flyers are at Fun Spot, which is not operating this year. Serpent is at Kokomos Family Fun Center in Michigan. Many of the other rides have also been sold to carnivals. Unfortunately Whip, Raging Thunder, and of course the legendary Screechin Eagle are all classics that desperately need saving, but likely will not be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 There is another Americana ride operating at Coney Island. The Rock O Planes came from Americana! And, the Tilt-A-Whirl came from neighboring Fantasy Farm. Tempest is undergoing some major repair work (obviously, since the ride is almost completely disassembled right now). It will be operating again soon. There is a chance it may even be open by the Fourth of July. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
windshawne Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I have not been on one of those since it was at KI-I think I'm gonna hit it sometime this summer. It was one of my favs back in the day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 The Tempest was never at KI. Americana/LeSourdsville Lake, yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coney Islander Posted July 4, 2009 Author Share Posted July 4, 2009 They put Tempest back together Thursday, but I rode it yesterday and there seems to be something wrong with it. I've rode it before where it spins very little but this particular time it did not spin AT ALL. Also, they're not loading it to full capacity, the girl running it said to balance out the weight. Edit- I just rode it again and it spinned (sp.?) better than ever. A great ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I can assure you that there is nothing wrong with Tempest. The ride reopened in time for July 3rd and balloon glow. Props go to Coney`s maintenance team for getting the ride ready. They worked long hours this past week to get it ready for July 3rd, which is one of the busiest days of the season at Coney. When I rode it in the late afternoon, the ride was almost completely loaded. The ride does need to be balanced (loading people in certain cars in equal numbers) to prevent the chains from breaking. And on the subject of spinning. That too depends on where people sit in a car and how the weight is distributed. The ride I had on the Tempest was pretty intense and featured a lot of spinning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 So the concern expressed in the post before yours was mostly a tempest in a teapot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 My family rode it yesterday too, it had no problem spinning for us. After riding Tempeast I had to sit out a couple spinning rides as my head seemed to be still spinning. We had a great time at Coney Island and look forward to sharing our experence when we get home. Coney has it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Coney Island or Stricker's Grove needs to save the Whip! I love that classic ride, the only place in relative driving distance you can ride that at is Camden Park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 I`m glad you had fun Jesse! I would have met up with you (I was off for part of the evening), but needless to say the park was pretty crazy! I ended up not leaving the park until close to midnight (helped clean up the park after the crowds filtered out). And now, I`m set to leave for another 11 hour day at the park, weather permitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted July 6, 2009 Share Posted July 6, 2009 I sure hope coney does'nt lose tempest: and hope coney or strickers grove buys the whip: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I would love to see a whip at Coney or even at KI. Considering that the kiddie one at KI is a huge hit, I'm sure a full-sized one would also be a huge hit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotank Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 I would love to see a whip at Coney or even at KI. Considering that the kiddie one at KI is a huge hit, I'm sure a full-sized one would also be a huge hit. CI still has the original building that housed The Whip, Cuddle Up and Dodgems! pilotank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Yep. It is known now as Moonlite Pavilion, and is located immediately adjacent to Round Up and Trabant as well as the Administration Building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pkifreak Posted July 12, 2009 Share Posted July 12, 2009 i work at coney and actually was the operator for the tempest today! the ride is working excellent and is spinning just fine, you just need to know the tricks to getting it an out of control spin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raptor Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 What are the tricks, any advice for only 2 riders in a car, or is it hopeless? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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