Knoebels Discussion Thread

[Ed FarmerThe only thing better than a naked woman is a naked donkey!]

This has become the Chinese Democracy of roller coasters.

At least this will be good..............

Slow down there. This is something that always happens. People build it up. Then it opens and reality smashes it down!

Yeah, if you can get past the no Slash & Duff thing, it's probably one of the more solid rock albums of the last 10 years.

[A.J.Counts I305 as 32 credits...]

Had a great time at Knoebels today, even though it was so heeeee-umid. I got six laps on Phoenix, once on Twister, once on Black Diamond, and twice on the Grand Carousel. I only missed one ring both times I rode the Grand Carousel, and the second time I got all of my ringy dingy ding-a-ling dings in the Lion's mouth. Pretty solid performance if I do say so myself.

Also, I have GOOD NEWS!!! Knoebels IS working on the Flying Turns!




No one was around for me to bother, so I did the right thing and just moved on. By the looks of things, we may have five-car trains. Also, there are three sets of brackets, so we may see three-train operation with this thing. That would help capacity a lot, as typical bobsleigh coasters only take two people per car.

I have MORE GOOD NEWS! Phoenix and Twister have gotten some new track!


It was difficult to get a good photo of Phoenix's new track because of the trees. The new track runs from the tippy-top of the lift to the tippy-top of the first turnaround. It really makes a difference; I can now ride in the back seat of the yellow train and not have my head rattled. Phoenix is still my number one coaster!



Twister's new track is in the bowl, around the outer ring. It really makes a difference as well; the bowl was a source of bitterness for me in the past because it shook me around so much.

Finally, we have some news from the Giant Flume.



They've switched around the entrances to the ride and the viewing platform. The queue now has a few switchbacks. This helps keep the pathway in front of the Giant Flume open - even on this humid day with the queue stuffed with people, it did not extend onto the pathway. A new section of bridge has been built so that guests can access the viewing platform from the new entrance.

Now, I realize Chris (Ccron10) confirmed everything I just said here already, but as usual I wanted to go see things with my own differently-prescriptioned eyes.

That is the end of the news. Great day at Knoebels, and I can't wait for Phoenix Phall Phunfest!

[alilstrongerI prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

^ I hope flying turns opens eventually! As soon as that opens that park is going to be SWAMPED! Just they better prepare for it.

[palmerleeberryDonkeys are my way of life!]

"Wow, Far out Man, that is so cool with the latest update" =)

Maybe getting the Flying Turns opened by October of this year doesn't sound so far fetched. I do plan on revisiting Knoebles in October with a friend regardless of the Flying Turns condition (I've got some Fascination and Pokereno tickets to win, plus with my friend with me I can finally ride the Big Ferris Wheel).

One more thing to note: There was a long line for the Log Flume? From all the times I've been there I've never seen a line for the Log Flume ever being THAT long. It must have been a very hot day, although many people would be heading to the pool or to their shoot the chutes ride. Besides the log flume at Kings Dominion, Knoebel's Log Flume is my second favorite.

"Sorry, I don't feel like talking anymore. I just want to sleep."

[JJLehtoI know more about donkeys than women!]

How long has the wait for flying turns been?
I think 4 or 5 years by now.

Most hyped coaster of its time!

^I thought it's been close to six by now.

[MrSum1_55I just swallowed a whole donkey!]

^^New for two thousand seven......teen

[sspaz1000I prefer to mate with donkeys over humans!]

I was in undergrad at bloom when the flying turns started, and I've been out of college 6.5 years now.

[alpengeist04Why do I still have a donkey title???]

I just hope Flying Turns is finally open when I get back around to visiting the park. ...in 2014.

[giscoStarbucks Enthusiast]

Think it will be open this Sunday when I visit?

I think it will be funny if that when and if it finally opens, it is just a so so ride.