bkroz Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I fail to see where the Thanksgiving theme fits in here... Call it Turkeybird if it makes you feel better. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thunderbird interesting name: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homestar92 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I fail to see where the Thanksgiving theme fits in here... Call it Turkeybird if it makes you feel better. Now that's a name I can get behind! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I fail to see where the Thanksgiving theme fits in here... Call it Turkeybird if it makes you feel better. Mr. Hart is doubtless hoping it's a turkey. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Thunderbird is Native American in nature. There were two parties on Thanksgiving, ya know 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki95 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I fail to see where the Thanksgiving theme fits in here... Flying turkey?! lol I also don't see how the ship theme fits this ride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I fail to see where the Thanksgiving theme fits in here... Flying turkey?! lol I also don't see how the ship theme fits this ride It doesn't. It was a viral marketing campaign to tie the ride to the Voyage, and to a winged creature that the pilgrims encountered upon landing. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ki95 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 seems like a short ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 seems like a short ride So does Lightning Run. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 POV was great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magenta Lizard Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I like the barn station. I don't understand it but I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Being of a certain age: http://www.bumwine.com/tbird.html 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Zhark Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 OMG THAT LOOKS AWESOME!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Looks to be a ton of theming for it. I love it. I like the lightning/thunder effects in the launch station. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 A few observations- 1. LSM launch 2. Like the interaction it has with the launch and first inversion around the area and then has a part that finishes with a terrain section, nice. 3. I'm surprised B&M's first launcher is a newer model. I was guessing it would be a sit down (standard or floorless) or possibly an inverted coaster. 4. Kentucky Kingdom is SOL 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Great addition for sure: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 For a wing rider, it gets very close to the ground. Looooove it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Kentucky Kingdom is screwed. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Not gonna lie, this is so far impressing me more than Banshee... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerColt Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 It's very impressive! Huge kudos to Holiday World for a successful unveil! Will would be proud! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdawg1998 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Also, the logo is freakin' sweet! 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malem Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 All I can say for now is that the execution of this announcement was great. I almost wish I had driven the 300 miles each way to see it in person. The layout is unique, and I do enjoy both huge vertical loops and launches, so the ride looks great at first glance. Great to see innovation. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm impressed. Holiday World and B&M trying new things. I hope it works out for everybody. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoraX Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 I am impressed. That looks fun. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterguy21 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 a boat ties into a bird im bamboozled 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 a boat ties into a bird im bamboozled They could've led a viral marketing campaign centered around mashed potatoes and stuffing and this ride would still have taken most of us by surprise and been a stellar addition to the park. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbias1 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 66 days at sea only to see a bird dive from the sky at the end of the voyage? No relevance, whatsoever. A diversion I guess. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Upon a closer look, I fail to see how a Thunderbird goes along with a voyage across the sea... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragsterguy21 Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 whatever, all i know is that it craps all over Gatekeeper 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Upon a closer look, I fail to see how a Thunderbird goes along with a voyage across the sea... Did you read the journal entries? It's a massive animal that they encountered upon landing in Plymouth... possibly a Native American spirit. Either way, does it really matter? The viral campaign tied the ride to The Voyage and was a fun way to go about teasing "flying" and "winged creatures," etc. without talking about giant birds. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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