Canobie Coaster Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Winner faces "The Hurler" next year. Loser actually goes the way of the Hurler next year. Which makes me sad The Anaconda chickened out. I'll wait for the expansion franchise known as Iron Hurler or whatever they name it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fooz Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 For those who do not know, the immersive elevator coaster is basically a vertical lift hill (like a lift), but with a dome theater around the train. The dome theaters give a similar sensation to VR, but it is more immersive, as you do not have any lagging for head movements, it is higher quality and there is no headset. At the top, the train is released from the lift, and the ride continues. The coaster aspect is managed by S&S. That's how it's marketed, sure. Really it's just a flat projection on a hemisphere, which will: a) contain no depth cues and will not be convincing or immersive at all and b) will be a parallax nightmare with anyone not sitting in the center seeing an extremely warped perspective. Lag is really not the issue for VR (in the common gearVR format) anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstrumSpark Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 IT'S HAPPENING!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Nice! Glad they're adding height to the structure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted May 20, 2017 Share Posted May 20, 2017 Yeah, I'm at the park now. Saw the wood while up on the Eiffel Tower this morning, but I could only get a glance of the steel parts through the bushes. Nice to see how much is being done! BUILD THE HYYYYPE! The advertising for the app is quite interesting. There are huge boards with said coaster's mascot, along with stats. These things are huge too. I'd post photos, but my data's low, so I'll post them later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstrumSpark Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Anyone find it scary how the park has two launch coasters that are 20 years old, yet they feel like they're recent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Meanwhile they had another launch coaster built in the past 20 years that closed after just a few years of operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOFanatic Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Anyone find it scary how the park has two launch coasters that are 20 years old, yet they feel like they're recent? Yeah, it's terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry M Posted May 21, 2017 Share Posted May 21, 2017 For those who do not know, the immersive elevator coaster is basically a vertical lift hill (like a lift), but with a dome theater around the train. The dome theaters give a similar sensation to VR, but it is more immersive, as you do not have any lagging for head movements, it is higher quality and there is no headset. At the top, the train is released from the lift, and the ride continues. The coaster aspect is managed by S&S. That's how it's marketed, sure. Really it's just a flat projection on a hemisphere, which will: a) contain no depth cues and will not be convincing or immersive at all and b) will be a parallax nightmare with anyone not sitting in the center seeing an extremely warped perspective. Lag is really not the issue for VR (in the common gearVR format) anyways. Well, it is obvious you have not been in a Holovis dome projection theater. After doing two dome theaters, and three VR concepts at Holovis, I have to say, the more immersive ones were the domes, however saying that, the VR was of a stunning quality. I rode a dune buggy simulator in a dome theater, and it was actually seriously scary, due to the fact it was completely immersive. The issue with the images being warped is not an issue. Even from the outside, looking into the dome, the images do not look warped. This concept is also more efficient than VR, as no cleaning needs to be taken place, or getting something strapped to your face. It also does not take away from the coaster aspect of a coaster. I, for one, am really excited to see this become a reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted May 23, 2017 Share Posted May 23, 2017 I just finished cleaning up this thread. No more name calling or flame posts, please. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstrumSpark Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I just finished cleaning up this thread. No more name calling or flame posts, please. Thank you. What would we do without you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry M Posted May 24, 2017 Share Posted May 24, 2017 I just finished cleaning up this thread. No more name calling or flame posts, please. Thank you. What would we do without you? Cry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djcoastermark Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 We just got back from the park on Sunday and I must say, It was Fantastic! There was hardly anyone there and the ride ops would let you stay in your seat for a re-ride if no one was waiting for your seat. We got multiple re rides on Grizzly, Rebel Yell, 305, And even, yes, Volcano ! We had hem hawed about going to BGW or KD and finally decided on KD because of the food and beer/wine/liquor fest. Smart move! Rebel Yell has a lot of new wood and boy oh boy can you tell. The new wood was smooth as glass but when you hit the old wood, Major ouch! Loved the ejector Air time after the turn around. Like I said, so many re rides without leaving your seat had to make it one of the best park days I have ever had. Now onto the food and of course LIQUOR ! Way better than the regular food options, Fave was the Duck sweet potato popover dish. I love duck and this was soooooo good, I went back for a second dish. Also fantastic was the liquor flight from the Copper Fox Distillery. 4 Super strong pours of a gin mule, rye manhattan , single malt blackberry thingy and an un barreled bourbon drink with fresh mint and ginger slices. OMG! Did the Liquor flight twice it was so good. Once for lunch and once for dinner. No pics of the rides just the yummies! Hey, we've all seen them. Also, Because it was cool for us floridians, I wore my Pulse Orlando shirt. No homophobia at all during the day. In fact, a lot of employees and guests gave us thumbs up and even stopped us to talk about it. Kudos to the Cedar Fair employees for being so nice, in light of someone elses' not so good experience at another CF park. I just love this park ! now a few pics. getting ready to ride ! liquor ,chicken and meatloaf flounder and crab mac n cheese bad pic the omg duck had to do twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Glad to hear Rebel Yell getting some love because I remember the ride having solid airtime. I just wished it was a little smoother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted May 25, 2017 Share Posted May 25, 2017 Anyone find it scary how the park has two launch coasters that are 20 years old, yet they feel like they're recent? Yeah, it's terrifying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted May 26, 2017 Share Posted May 26, 2017 ^^^Thanks for sharing, Mark...I always love the food and booze reports! And I like the 'We Are Orlando' t-shirt too - very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstrumSpark Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 So this one dude on Facebook claims that the #KD2018 announcement date will be August 17. Now I know that he's most likely full of crap (and has been talking to the Dippin Dot's guy too much), but just in case, has anyone heard about this date? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 There is nothing confirming that date, but there is also nothing refuting it. Announcements normally happen right around that time, so it's plausible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 I was wondering if it might be even earlier, so I don't think that's unlikely. Parks can use some free publicity early June or last 2/3rds of August. While an announcement may cause some to wait until next year, I'm convinced that it also gives the park a short-term boost immediately (and that I305's announcement drew in more people than actually opening the thing). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstrumSpark Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 The one problem with that date is that it's a Thursday. Usually roller coaster announcements are on a Friday, especially for Cedar Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 ^Mystic Timbers was announced on a Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 ^^Fury 325 was announced....on a Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 ^^^Banshee was also announced on a Thursday. And Valravn was announced on a Wednesday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 (edited) Intimidator 305....on Thursday... Thu Aug 20, 2009 to be exact. Indimidator on a Wednesday... Wed Aug 26, 2009 Edited May 27, 2017 by bgtlover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted May 27, 2017 Share Posted May 27, 2017 Well I think we have proved our point. We should probably stop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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