JJnCFL Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 The beginning of the ride freaked me out as it started going real fast, but the rest of the ride was relaxing. Can't forget that trademark whirring sound, just like when BART trains depart the station (Bay Area Folks know what I'm talking about) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Sadly, I never got to ride it but watching it take off looked pretty forceful! And like you mentioned, the sounds of the motors winding up, sounds like a BART train as it begins departing the station. It also reminds me of the Rocket Rods when it begins winding up. Â Seriously though, people weren't allowed to scream on it? I thought I was hearing things last night (it was late when I watched it). I like how the ride op towards the end of the video forgets what he was going to say..."And or....(long pause)....Sunglasses!" when he had already said that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I get the feeling that the operator was some thug teenager who just didn't want to hear people scream. I doubt it was an official rule. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 The beginning of the ride freaked me out as it started going real fast, but the rest of the ride was relaxing. Can't forget that trademark whirring sound, just like when BART trains depart the station (Bay Area Folks know what I'm talking about) Â Totally agree! The whole video I was waiting to hear it start up. Miss those days as a kid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 Well when I was at panel on it the don't scream part was not part of the spiel. It probably was some dumb thug teenager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagg O'Dim Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 On the subject of defunct ride videos: Stealth, anyone? This is probably the best video you can find of it on Youtube. Listen to those rattles! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 8, 2012 Share Posted December 8, 2012 I have this DVD laying around, somewhere! It has several segments on the bay area coasters like Stealth (Shown), as well as V2 and I forgot which else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 ^^Watching that made me really wanna ride Stealth... erm, Nighthawk. How do the sensations on a Flying Dutchman compare to B&M flying coasters? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 ^^Watching that made me really wanna ride Stealth... erm, Nighthawk. How do the sensations on a Flying Dutchman compare to B&M flying coasters? Â Forceful, smooth, and feels like flying vs. forceful, violent, and headache inducing.... I'll let you figure out which is which. Â That video was cool except I could have gone without being reminded of some of the ACErs that were in EVERY show about roller coasters 10 years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 GoldPorn update time! Â The "drumstick" turn is now fully tracked, the turn after the first drop is going up (looks much sharper in banking than in the animation), and they've filled in the area of that turn with concrete. Â Now for some pics of the curvaceous beast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Wow that banking is nuking futs! I was not expecting the banking on this to be that steep.... just makes me more excited to ride it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Wow, Blue Fire Guy, you got them up fast! (and I'm borrowing some of your day photos for my blog ) Thanks for sharing, wishing I had gotten some daytime shots but getting off work at 4 didn't quite let that happen. And you missed the craziest moment of the night, which you MUST experience next time...the Zampera Mini Tea Cups! Robman and I both managed to get on as one of our final rides and got that sucker spinning even faster than Dizzy Dragons, doing it in what you call "Ecstasy Style" (spinning the tub the same direction as the main ride for those who don't understand our lingo)...and we maintained that spin the entire 2-minute cycle! Honestly, I would not advise fitting more than 2 people per tub on that, was scary enough with 2 riders  I'll get some of my goldporn photos and more GWW fun up later today (or tomorrow).  And Gold Striker...the banking at the bottom of the first drop looks insanely sharp, even moreso than the animation! And with the concrete slab you guys saw, I'm sure we can expect to see the drop grow (as well as the lift) by the end of the week assuming weather works in the park's favor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJnCFL Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Had a great time at Global Winter Wonderland with the gang. Goldy as you saw above is progressing fast and is looking great. Pics below, enjoy! Christmas is in the air at CGA... Tree up front... Goldy in the dark! Crazy banking... Goldy peaking out of the covered fence.. Funky mushroom tree lanterns.. Cool Flight Deck behind the open gates..... Carnie ride time! Up close and personal with the Three Stooges... Candy Cane Lane Backstage Walkway Thingy.. Carnie Food Super Garlic Fries & Super Chicken Teriyaki Bowl.... InvertiCastle Bubbles! Laser Show! & Super Snowy Finale! Heather Approved! Creative display! Obstacle Course Fun Zone! No comment.... Fire juggler lady.. More goldy.. TPR members get your gun... Zip ties on Carny Rides! (Tilt-O-Whirl) Stadium progress Hard to see but at the top are a tiny lighted Christmas Tree & an American Flag as a milestone for the Stadium was made as it just recently was topped off! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 9, 2012 Share Posted December 9, 2012 Awesome photos Jeff! Now that I'm re-energized after last night's adventures, I'm ready to post the happenings! It was a pretty fun night with the group and I will keep it short and post the highlights & cons.  Highlights: -Finally getting on the Zamperla mini tea cups...sure it may look like a kiddy ride but when 2 adults (that barely just make it in the tub) get on, it becomes an evil, dizzying nightmare! I kept it spinning through the duration of the ride, spinning the same direction as the main turntable was going. -Our passes now include unlimited rides along with admission (with a small upgrade fee) -More funhouse antics (some dude says to us "You guys are having way too much fun in there...they must be selling some good beer over here somewhere." -Gold Striker progress Letdowns: -Waiting 30 minutes from start to finish getting my meal -Super Slide of Death wasn't quite delivering like it did on opening weekend (was oily, after the recent storms and general usage, the slide lost its slickness) -Magic show in 15 minutes....turned out that there was no magic show, was some random dancing. A little miscommunication going on... After about 15 minutes watching a few performances and thawing out, we headed on our way to the next attraction Yay we have arrived! I have never seen the park gates lit up since it was daylight on my first visit. They did a really good job setting this up! Some GS activity as you've all seen already. The banking is really steep here, can only anticipate the G's coming down the first drop! Still hands-down the best display in the park! Just walking up to it from the park's entrance is just very surreal! GCI curves, sexy! Ready for some flyers action (though being nice to them tonight) Poor Firefall sits dormant behind the giant epileptic seizure peacock. Yet again another favorite display Over into the Carny of Death, we warm up on what I call the washer's rinse cycle (as the ride sounds like my washer spinning up for its final rinse cycle) Ready to get G-Forcified! Defying gravity! Over to the kiddy Himalaya I found last time we were there at the end of the night but never rode...so getting the credit tonight! Unusual view of Flight Deck's drop Approved! Back at the Ferris Wheel of Death again, which made creepy squealing/farting noises while in motion BFG taking a video of me taking a picture of him, taking a video of me... Rob looking at his photos. Rare shot of Flight Deck! Time for a juicy, exploding burger! Too bad the lines were sloooow! Over at the pretty cool laser show, finally got to see most of it! Pretty neat stuff! Snowy castle! Now just give us Disney's flying dragon and we'll all be set! Bird sculpture, made of ceramic ware. Wild fun house appears...What will you do? ->•Check it out •Run Rob's taking his time up the cargo net halfpipe thing after I ran up it. Would not mind taking these scrap pieces of wood home Poor Rob...getting swallowed up by the pink squishy sphincter Navigating the bridges are a challenge especially when you get bratty kids who all simultaneously jump causing the whole thing to shock wave and the whole structure to sway...not amused... Once the structure stabilized I was finally able to get a decent shot of the track leading into the midway turn. Through the trees! Since the super slide of death didn't deliver, this will have to do...and it did! Rob somewhat zips down this Yes, we're going back up again! Blue Fire Guy crawls into the pink squishy sphincter this time... Goodbye you guys... *Gulp!* Off to hit a real ride again...a CGA classic! The lift has beefed up a bit! Again taking a picture of me taking a picture of him taking a picture of me taking a picture.... Trying out the not so deadly yellow slide...such a shame, I actually came prepared with bubble wrap to protect my tailbone! Whelp, it's that time, the time when the park goes to bed for the night...here's a stadium shot for you 49ers/football fans! The final beam that was installed, you can see a flag and a small Christmas tree sitting up there. And the bay area fog sets in for the night...Good night CGA and GWW, had yet again an awesome time! See you in a couple weeks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted December 11, 2012 Share Posted December 11, 2012 That zip tie fix... Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 Yet again, all of you guys never disappoint us with great updates. It's always nice to see more GS, hopefully they'll get more of the lift up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 CGA posted more Gold Porn on their Facebook, just in time for my lunch! Lot different than what I saw sat! Gonna be interesting getting in line for Star Tower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 I wonder how the queue line will be set up for this ride and also for the Star Tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 My friends and I were planning a potential trip from SoCal up to visit CGA and Discovery Kingdom around New Years. On the CGA website it says the park is closed until March. I have never really paid attention to this park, so I was wondering if this happens every year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted December 13, 2012 Share Posted December 13, 2012 ^ Yes, like almost all US theme parks outside of SoCal and Orlando, they operate seasonally. CGA closes at the end of October and reopens in March. SFDK has limited park operation (only about half the rides operate) from Late November to Early January for Holiday in the Park and then also closes until March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musketeer Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 ^ Yes, like almost all US theme parks outside of SoCal and Orlando, they operate seasonally. CGA closes at the end of October and reopens in March. SFDK has limited park operation (only about half the rides operate) from Late November to Early January for Holiday in the Park and then also closes until March. Â Okay thank you! I live in SoCal, so I guess I'm spoiled with the year round operation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 My friends and I were planning a potential trip from SoCal up to visit CGA and Discovery Kingdom around New Years. On the CGA website it says the park is closed until March. I have never really paid attention to this park, so I was wondering if this happens every year? Â You could technically visit CGA but wouldn't get the full potential out from the park since it's in a real limited op mode (Only 6 of their rides, plus a handful of carnie rides) with the Global Winter Wonderland event we've been attending the past month. That closes after the new year and CGA won't be back up and running until the end of March. Â I wonder how the queue line will be set up for this ride and also for the Star Tower I have a feeling that Star Tower's line will be more or less the same minus all the landscaping, but instead surrounded by wood and concrete pad. The actual 'switchback' area of Star Tower's remained untouched among all the leveled dirt, concrete, and construction. Â Back in the day when we lived off of the proposed rendering of Gold Striker, it showed the queue wrapping around the Midway Turn (Out by Celebration Swings) before making way up to the station. Could be different now though, we shall see as this project continues to unwrap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 I hope they do a good job on installing the new Star Tower queue. One of the problems (and basically the only problem) about Star Tower is how unnoticeable the enterance is to the normal park guest, so it has low ridership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted December 14, 2012 Share Posted December 14, 2012 ^ That, and those rides always have low ridership. CP's only ever ran one level and almost never had a wait other than the time it took for the ride to cycle if you missed it. Â I do agree though that it needs better signage, especially id it's even more obscured by GS (plus people might get in line now, thinking that it's Gold Striker's queue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArundelHigh Coasters Posted December 16, 2012 Share Posted December 16, 2012 It would look nice in Lazer's old spot at Dorney... is that a possibility? Â Â Â Nice guess,lol. Â Â Sorry, I know that post is really old, but I had too ^_^. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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