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  1. So I dont go on here much, and I had no idea where to post this so I figured it would go under models lol. Anyway this is an idea I have had in my head for quite a long time and I figured since I had alittle freetime today I'd make it a reality. The idea is that you take a drop tower and strap a motion simulator(basically like the cabins on Mission Space in EPCOT) to the side of it. I would consider even covering it up with a themed tower to add to the experience of the ride. Multiple drop towers could be added as well so the capacity could be greater but since it is a drop tower the rides base would still be relatively small without consuming a ton of land. Structurally I dont know how this would work, but I would assume it is a cable based system so that way it has more control rather than air in a typical S&S tower. The cabins would have the ability to change roll and pitch while the body of the simulator can go up and down the tower. I tried my best in the models to make them realistic structurally, but I am by no means an engineer. Other options would be to add hydrolics instead of the rotating base but that would not allow full 180 degree rolls or pitches. I know in the photos you can see the seats, in reality that would be covered up with a video screen so the passengers are locked into the cabin without view of the outside. So yeah this is my idea! Please tell me what you think! Im considering creating a building to house it in and maybe coming up with a story to accompany the ride but for now this is what ive got. (if you are curious on where i modeled this it was on SketchUp and rendered with Twilight.)
  2. Personally I'm excited. (Yes I am Christian) for the park it sounds very fascinating epically being able to see these stories coming to life. The Arc especially, even if it isn't completely exact. Just being able to look at a full size replica will be cool. Now I don't like Ken Ham as much.... The way he portrays Christians is just very cocky. Still excited nonetheless.
  3. All this talk about WC is making me super excited! I'm not expecting an El Toro but I am expecting something different and completely insane! Even if I do get an off day I don't think I'll be disappointed as long as I get to ride it!
  4. Nope, Deep Pockets Doctrine. The lawsuit will go to Merlin. Nobody's gonna get any money out of a seasonal theme park employee. Well that's kind of good for the operator but also sucky for Merlin. What would happen if it were a mechanical error? Would gerstlauer face charges?
  5. I guess that's why I was hoping it wasn't human error. If it was done by the operator I'm sure they would be faced with something and I'm sure they would be fired for sure. Human error would be the simple fix though. Sorry I'm not the most mechaninical person so knowing the systems in a coaster is not my strength. I just hate seeing people getting trashed for something like causing a roller coaster accident. I just want this whole thing sorted out. It sucks that this situation happened human error or not.
  6. Oh oops haha well I hope that it isn't human error then. I'm sure it will be a while for them to sort this out.
  7. From the article it said that the operators have "done what the law requires" so it doesn't sound like human error. I could be wrong though.
  8. So I'm hoping for a trip here in the 2nd week in July probably on a Tuesday or Thursday. Any summer tips of the park I should take into consideration? Haven't been in a while and know that summer crowds suck so knowing the vibe of the park beforehand is always good. Obviously WC first just because it's new.
  9. If when you were little and you made Thomas the Tank Engine tracks and pretended they were a wooden coaster rather than a train set.
  10. I hope that this doesn't give the park a bad reputation after all of this is cleared up. The coaster has had a few incidents already. I can only imagine what precautions and things they are doing while the park is closed if it was human or a malfunction error. Oh, technology and people! The sad thing is that these roller coaster crashes or malfunctions are always exploded in the media so it just makes common person so much more worried when they don't realize driving to the park is more dangerous than riding a roller coaster. Hope everything gets fixed soon and it looks like Alton is taking extra caution with this... All we can do is wait.
  11. Wicked Cyclone is literally getting me so excited with all of these positive reviews!! So I'm planning to go hopefully in the beginning of July on a weekday. Does anyone know how crowded that will be? Obviously I'm going to get there as early as I can so my first priority is WC, but It would be nice to know how bad the crowds would be the rest of the day. (Probably going on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday.) thanks!
  12. This ride is probably one of my most anticipated rides of 2015. Though I won't ride it this year it's just such a unique ride and I can't wait to see more of these be built. They look very promising and it looks like it would be better than a zac spin just because of the fins on the track that flip the cars around.
  13. Oh six flags... Yeah I was there opening day. First mistake, second it was gorgeous out so everyone came to the park that day. Lastly dispatch is awful for Goliath! I'll give six flags that it was opening day but still! They did get two trains to run when I waited at around closing but I still waited two hours. It was two hours well spent! Love the ride but seriously six flags, get your act together! As for Platinum, it's your best bet if you want to spend the money. Goliath is a must when you go!
  14. Intamin: 1. Maverick 2. Millennium Force 3. Sky Rush (Idk if this is just steel, but El toro is easily second) B&M 1. Nitro 2. Apollos Chariot 3. Griffon RMC 1. Goliath (havent been on any other but hopefully Wicked Cyclone this summer!)
  15. i wonder what will take the place as the icon of the park? Glad to see it go but is it going to be replaced or the great movie ride facade will be the new icon?
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