Camden Park: Rattler

[The Interpreter]

Rattler not open for 4th?

http://m.wowktv.com/default.aspx?pid=2705&wnfeedurl=http%3a%2f%2fwww.wowktv.com%2fstory%2f18888455%2fcamden-park-gearing-up-for-july-4th-plans%3fclienttype%3drssstory

[TheCrypt]

That might've just been a poorly written article, I can't imagine why it wouldn't be open yet (I saw a full POV test run somewhere on Youtube, and that was awhile ago, so I can't imagine testing hasn't been completed).

[The Interpreter]

A call to the park reveals:

A. The ride has not tested.

B. The ride will not be open Wednesday.

C. The EARLIEST expected opening day is mid-July. "Please call first."

The park's telephone number is 304-429-4321.

[The Interpreter]

The park has STARTED installation.

They HOPE to have it running by the end of July.

http://www.herald-dispatch.com/x298199906/Camden-Park-begins-installing-newest-thrill

[thunderbeast1968]

Mini Delerium? Looks nice. My company will have it's annual outting at the end of August.

I work in Huntington, WV, just down the road from Camden Park, and I had a co-worker tell me that he had also heard that Wal-Mart had bought the Camden Park land. I told him, it doesn't make sense to build new attractions, and then tear the park down for another Wal-Mart. (like our area needs another stupid Wal-Mart) Trust me, there is plenty unused property that would fit a store of that caliber. The Ceredo/Kenova area has a old Big Bear grocery store, that doesn't do much in the area. I think there is a Harbour Freight store residing currently. Ceredo/Kenova is less than 5 miles from the suggested land where Camden Park currently sits.

Our fair town/city is crumbling quickly, so I think Wally World can find another piece of land to build, if they think they need another store nearby.

[The Interpreter]

As WalMart itself has said, the South Point store is just across the river, in "no tax on food" Ohio.

[TheCrypt]

Interpreter, sorry for the confusion. I was actually thinking of Black Widow at Kennywood. Sorry!

[The Interpreter]

Rattler to open in next week or two. WalMart not buying Camden Park:

http://m.dailyindependent.com/Independent/db_265782/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=j6Mj8wEt

[KIBeast]

I was told by the managers that the another main reason for no Wal-Mart at Camden's location is the problem with the flooding. Rattler looks really cool though.

[Oldiesmann]

I can't figure out why anyone would think this rumor was true. There's already a Wal-Mart just 11 miles from Camden Park which is much closer to I-64. Why would Wal-Mart want another store so close - especially one in the middle of a residential area that's 6 miles from the freeway?

[Gordon Bombay]

Why do people think that The Vortex is sinking?

[KIBeast]

Goofy rumor that started with Magnum XL200 and was somehow transferred to The Vortex. I believe the rumor about Magnum was an April Fool's joke ran wild by the enthusiast communty.

[thekidd33]

^Pretty sure that was rhetorical.

[KIfan1980]

And before The Vortex sinking rumor, was the rumor that sinking land was the cause of so many problems with The Bat on that land.

Nothing transferred from Magnum - the KI rumor is older than that.

[The Interpreter]

Some Camden news. Also, Rattler seats 16:

http://m.dailyindependent.com/Independent/db_265782/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=n8Wid1pQ