Ride On_17 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Well it looks as if some unknown little zoo park in Sweden called Kolmarden will be adding a truly amazing coaster in a few years. I did first see this on TPR (I know, I know. Believe me, sometimes I can't stand that site.) I know that Robb Alvey can be an...interesting...person but he claims that this coaster "can't possibly be real" and that it will "drop any plans we had and make a trip for it." He seriously sounds thrilled about this addition, and it really has me intrigued. There has been a teaser video released and it seems like it's setting up for an epic, huge, record breaking coaster. I also find it interesting that the details will be announced so soon on April 8th. If we're already seeing teaser videos and an announcement date in only 3 weeks for a coaster that's not supposed to open for 2 more years, it leads me to believe that Robb is not over-hyping this at all. There is so much speculation about this... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 One more thing to look forward to in April! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GamesAndRides Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Sounds Like Tallest And Fastest Drop Ride Maybe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 It could be possible....But I think it will be a coaster. I just have absolutely no clue what it will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upstop Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Found a picture of it!!! I can understand why Rob is excited now!!! 20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 TWISTYYYY! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Not as bad as "keyholling" on Gatekeeper. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted March 21, 2014 Author Share Posted March 21, 2014 Not as bad as "keyholling" on Gatekeeper. Too bad it never quite caught on like #selfie. I can imagine it now... I've got so much swag right now after riding that roller coaster. #keyholing 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I'm going to guess a Falcon's Fury type ride but taller. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Maybe it will be a new fifth dimension model - "would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Could it be a record breaker to beat the and our beloved Beast? I sure hope not but we will see: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Nemo Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Let's hope they allow photography like the rest of the world when it begins testing. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Keyholling? Goes to show I don't give two ****s what he says lol..where and when did this happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I believe it was in the video he made for media day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI FANATIC 37 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Keyholling? Goes to show I don't give two ****s what he says lol..where and when did this happen There ya go buddy. If your having a rough day this should cheer you up! (I don't know if I need to site this. Found it on Youtube and it was filmed by TPR). 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Wow..sometimes he makes me want to gouge my eyes and ears out with a rusty spoon.. And not a bad day..just got out of a Bronch with BAL, brushes, bios, and cyto 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum91 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 ^It's unfortunate that the majority of good (and legal) POVs are from that site. I cannot stand his voice and screams in the background, and I honestly can't say I'm a fan of him or supporting his website in general: you'd think that you want to be welcoming and friendly towards members of your website, not a complete jerk. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PyroKinesis Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Doesn't help that they haven't changed the design of their website since it opened. And they use an outdated and obsolete forum software. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spectrum91 Posted March 21, 2014 Share Posted March 21, 2014 ^Well, the front page recently underwent a minor overhaul, placing the rotating image at the top. But the forums are in a dire need of upgrading. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ride On_17 Posted March 22, 2014 Author Share Posted March 22, 2014 As for this new ride, I still have no clue what it could be. The more I think about, the more I believe the Drop Tower theory. Something way taller than Zumanjaro would definitely grab people's attention and would get thrill seekers excited, especially if it's several hundred feet higher. I still think it will be a coaster though, since this is being announced so early, but I could be wrong. I can't wait for April 8th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fire-Beast-OF FEAR Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 I can take the yolocoaster and keyholling. I can kind of get over it and I can always respect a person for liking a coaster for fun and thrill. What really gets me is the banning people he disagrees with and the 1400+ dollar trips to a long string of obscure unknown international parks just for credits and bragging rights. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 the 1400+ dollar trips to a long string of obscure unknown international parks just for credits and bragging rights. If I had the money for that, I'd do it too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted March 22, 2014 Share Posted March 22, 2014 If that were all those trips cost---financially, emotionally or metaphysically..... 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I've seen several people mention the price is not worth the trip on here. I've read several of their trip reports from these things and it seems they cover everything in the price including meals. They also get whatever version of Fast Lane each park has and organize all kinds of behind the scenes and ERTs. Im curious as to if anyone has sat down and priced out every single thing they do for a trip and the price vs if you were to do the trip on your own? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 ^I actually did a few years ago. I'll see if I can dig up that spreadsheet. Suffice it to say that unless the ERT is worth it to you, you can do virtually the same trip for way cheaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Taking into account hotel stays and travel too? Im curious to see what you have come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 Alright I was unable to find my original breakdown so I did a new one using the "Mini New Hotness Trip" they are doing this summer. The trip costs $1650 per person. You can see their flyer for the trip here. Just so we are clear here my cost breakdown is for a single person doing this same trip in the same (presumed) order on the same dates using the same types of hotels. As the flyer states that they try to stay at hotels that provide breakfast I am taking that into account as well. The trip includes stops at Kings Island, Kentucky Kingdom, Beech Bend, Holiday World, Indiana Beach, and Six Flags Great America. Here is what I came up with: Gas - $113.00 (846 miles @ $4/gallon in a vehicle getting 30 mpg) Hotels - $538 (Yes, I actually found 3 star hotels that offer breakfast within 15 miles of each park for each assumed night) Food - $240 - 2 Meals a day at $20 per meal Park tickets - $222 - Internet discounts were used Skip the line passes for KI and SFGAm - $190 est. - Prices aren't up yet for either park for 2014) All together you could due the trip for about $1300 if you went alone. Obviously prices for hotel rooms, gas, and skip the line passes could be reduced if you went with others. Based on my experience chartering buses for the church I used to work at (and a quick but admittedly less than thorough price search online) I am more than confident in saying that TPR is paying less than $113/person for transportation (just poking around and from memory I would guess its about 2/3 of that) and I would also say it is safe to assume that they are getting group rates on hotel rooms. I would also assume that they are paying less than $20/person for in-park meals. Now is and extra $350 for a t-shirt, ERT sessions, and the luxury bus worth it to some people? Probably. Is that a significant enough savings to deter others from just doing the trip on their own? Probably. (Well, actually yes, because its enough for me). All in all, while I do not know how much it costs TPR to have ERT sessions and to put together the goody bags, etc., in my estimation it is safe to say that it is costing them less than $1300/person to do the trip. I will also say that while I am a member on their boards, TPR is not an entity that I would ever give my money to. While I do enjoy member trip reports and feel that there is some good industry insight and information on the boards, I do not feel that their approach is overall a benefit to the enthusiast community. Full disclosure my problem is more about my money going to TPR than someone making a profit off of a trip like this. I certainly would want to be making something if I was coordinating a trip like this but giving them somewhere in the neighborhood of $500 to them is just not something I care to do. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I wonder how quick you would get banned for posting that on tpr. Thank you for posting that I never took the time to look it all up. I'd think $100 extra for planning ia fair but 350? Nah. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedevariouseffect Posted March 25, 2014 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I didn't take any profits for planning the KIC event for about 30-40 people, hell I even in fact took a loss.. Having fun company and a fun venue to be able to share with people should be a drive enough, maintaining a profit is not, unless the profit is to drive other events. However if there is a paid membership, there should be no reason to further extend profits unless that money does go back to the members, which I do not believe it does. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTD-120-420 Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 I'd spend that extra $500 not to be around Rob all day. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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