LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Go back and read your post. Holiday World could not make the claim you proposed. It's not the "World's First Launched Wing Coaster." How about a new, obscure (multiple variable) world record? World's LONGEST launched wing coaster? That would fit Thunderbird Quote
thedevariouseffect Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Not the first park to pull this..see Verbolten @ BGW Quote
KevKenny Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Iron dragon is the world longest OPERATING suspended coaster Banshee is the fastest TRADITIONAL full circuit invert. This is from rcdb so take it for whatever its worth. Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 Anyone know if the construction cam is sitting on an actual footer (footing)? It's sitting at just about where the incline for the Immelman begins. Quote
TombRaiderFTW Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 It's attached to the structure for Hyena Falls. I'm thinking it's also zoomed in pretty far. Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 1, 2014 Posted August 1, 2014 I hope they zoom out at some point - otherwise we won't be able to see the construction of the Immelman or the vertical loop. Quote
kicsehlhorst Posted August 6, 2014 Posted August 6, 2014 I am very glad to see a one of a kind coaster come to Holiday World! I plan on riding 'Thunderbird' next year. This will be a great addition, indeed. 1 Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Looks like the Construction cam is down. I'm hoping it's to move it to a new vantage point. Quote
IBEW_Sparky Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Even though I am about the furthest thing from a fan, or even slightly happy about, the new Administration at the park, I am actually planning our move to Colorado around HW opening day for this ride. 4 Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 7, 2014 Posted August 7, 2014 Lakeside. Don't miss it! The Lakeside Cyclone. Sheer joy. 1 Quote
IBEW_Sparky Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 Even though the POV looks a bit underwhelming (yes, I do know POVs can be VERY misleading at times), you have never once steered me wrong on your advice regarding coasters, especially classics. Any tips regarding "magic seats" like Vortex's 5-1, to enhance/maximize ride experience? 2 Quote
The Interpreter Posted August 8, 2014 Posted August 8, 2014 I just hope they've kept up the maintenance. The back seat is glorious. 1 Quote
Buckeye Brad Posted August 9, 2014 Posted August 9, 2014 I was lucky enough to ride Denver's Lakeside Cyclone around 8 years ago. I really like the the way the layout starts out twisterish and then breaks out into out and back mode for the finale. A true classic, from the architecture of the station to the original trains. Don't judge the park, or the Lakeside Cyclone, until you've experienced both at night. The Whip was a delightful surprise. Speaking of Denver, I also enjoyed Twister II at Elitch Gardens. Good size, great tunnel, and overall much better than I expected. 3 Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 Do I see footers (footings) poured for the station? Quote
Aaron88stang Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I am excited for this addition, and perhaps more excited simply to be excited about visiting Holiday World again. I love the place but the whole legal battle was very off putting to me and I have not nor do I plan to visit this season. I have only visited once since all that drama went down, Holiwood Nights 2012. I had a great time as usual but the park was very much missing something without Pat and Dan. I am also very happy to see the next generation of Kochs becoming more involved in leadership at Holiday World. I am sure the future will be bright and I hope the family can eventually resolve all their differences. Quote
Hendrick Posted August 13, 2014 Posted August 13, 2014 I have only visited once since all that drama went down, Holiwood Nights 2012. I had a great time as usual but the park was very much missing something without Pat and Dan. But Pat and Dan were there in 2012... 3 Quote
Aaron88stang Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 I have only visited once since all that drama went down, Holiwood Nights 2012. I had a great time as usual but the park was very much missing something without Pat and Dan. But Pat and Dan were there in 2012... Indeed. I meant 2013. 3 Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 14, 2014 Posted August 14, 2014 The first supports are up! Looks like the launch portion of the track is being installed first. 3 Quote
CoasterOhio Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Holiday World plans on releasing the Scoring music featured in the Announcement video of Thunderbird within the next week!In case someone decided to ask how I know this information.I emailed Eric Snow, the VP of Marketing Sales & Guest Entertainment at Holiday World about getting one of the files for my own use. He said that he would tlak about it with other people, just yesterday I got this We just talked about this today and will work with our web developer to get the music beds online soon. Best, Eric B. Snow Vice President - Marketing, Sales, and Guest Entertainment Holiday World & Splashin' Safari 2 Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 18, 2014 Posted August 18, 2014 Work has resumed on the roof of the flywheel building. Construction of the station is ongoing. Lots of lifting! Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 First piece of launch track is being installed. 1 Quote
GamesAndRides Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 First piece of track is being Lowered ATM. Quote
westcoaster Posted August 19, 2014 Posted August 19, 2014 This puts Holiday World to the next level of theme parks. 2 Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 New supports are up this morning for the brake run behind the station. This thing is coming up quickly. Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted August 28, 2014 Posted August 28, 2014 More track being installed! This appears to be the brake run. Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted September 4, 2014 Posted September 4, 2014 For those interested, it looks like they are about to lift a huge section of brake run track onto the supports. 1 Quote
Dieseltech20 Posted September 5, 2014 Posted September 5, 2014 Was at the park this past Sunday and wow things have changed there since July 2012. There are tons of track pieces laying around. Edit-The parks tagline states "The NATION'S First Launched Wing Coaster" not World's. 3 Quote
jcgoble3 Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 Keeping Secrets 101: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2014/09/06/secret-kept/ 5 Quote
LovinMeSomeBanshee Posted September 7, 2014 Posted September 7, 2014 That blog entry is fantastic. 7 Quote
Oldiesmann Posted September 8, 2014 Posted September 8, 2014 The whole thing about how they kept the trademark hidden was brilliant. They clearly did their homework with this project. 7 Quote
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