Lake Compounce Discussion Thread

Here is a picture of the Zoomerang paint job.

 

My eyes, its to bright!

Hopefully the work on Boulder Dash won't affect the intensity of the ride.

And the era of Parque Reunidos begins!

The sale hasen't even gone through, these are all Kennywood Inc.'s Plans.

The sale is supposed to happen in March sometime.

It could be a clause in their agreement, that Kennywood is required to upgrade a few things before the actual purchase, which would then make it indirectly the work of PR. It's like when you sell a house, but you get a buyer that will only buy it if, say, you throw in the lawnmower also. (I know, stupid example, but you get my point.)

Just a thought...you never know.

The water park development has been backed up fully by Parques Reunidos. In fact, they are heading into the water park expansion quicker than pre-PR estimates.

The thing I am most excited about is the change of the Ghost Hunt cars. That line moved painfully slow. It was always the longest line of the day for me. Now it will only be half as painful.

I hope they didn't neuter Dash too much. He was running great this season.

The thing I am most excited about is the change of the Ghost Hunt cars. That line moved painfully slow. It was always the longest line of the day for me. Now it will only be half as painful.

 

I hope they didn't neuter Dash too much. He was running great this season.

It will be cool just watching the cars move along since they are trackless! They also enclosed the uneventful "mist / balcony" section and are adding some effects in that area as well.

There was mist on the balcony?

And how could you call a zig zag uneventful? It was the most exciting part of the ride

It's great to hear they are improving things.

There was mist on the balcony?

 

And how could you call a zig zag uneventful? It was the most exciting part of the ride

 

It's great to hear they are improving things.

There was mist from 1999 to the end of the 2006 season. It was shut off from the damage it was causing to the walls, track, and floor.

They are also adding some cool lighting effects to certain areas of the ride!

i cant wait for the off season tour. was there a few weeks ago to get my season pass and i cant wait for the season to start.

It was stated by GCI at the ACE Eastcoaster event that the trick track will be replaced with a bunny hop, can't wait!

I just can't wait to ride Boulder Dash. Hopefully it will be like when it fist opened, but I must admit it was pretty good last year.

^ I agree completely. Boulder Dash was running very well towards the end of last season; I can't even imagine how great it's gonna be this upcoming season! Can't wait! (I hardly remember going on when it was smooth; I was only 6-8... and then it became rough, although I remember my 42 ride marathon with my older brother in 2003).

-Jon

Was there any talk of trimming Dash? I had heard that they were going to be added in the turnaround area, but have not heard any official word.

^I had heard that too. I guess I will find out during the offseason tour this March.

^ I REALLY hope not :[

Edit:Oops!

That is not where the trick-track is...

Are you sure that's the new one? Thats all old wood and that looks to be the third hop of the triple down that's always been there (the tricktrack would be right after that).

As for the trim, I think it'll only bring the ride down to the speed it was designed at, 57-60mph.

Edit: damn, beat.

If anyone is really into dark rides or Lake Compounce, I think you will enjoy the current and future podcasts!

Ghost Hunt Progress

 

During the off season, Ghost Hunt is being refurbished by EH Design Services. Edward Hodge, the production designer and project leader, is offering an inside look at the job via his enhanced podcast. He plans to tell us about the lighting, sound, and ride vehicles. Visit his podcast site or subscribe to the podcast directly.

Podcast Site

http://web.mac.com/edwardthodge/EHDesign/Podcast/Podcast.html

Here is an image of what the new, "Lake Compounce Emporium" will look like inside. It is also now the exit from the park.

Lake Compounce Emporium

Sent by the GM of the park to the administrator of the Lake Compounce Fan Forum.

^ That's really awesome. I can't wait for the season to finally start. Are you going to the tour?

Exiting the park through a store? Damn, they outdid Disney in forcing people to shop.

^It's slipping my mind at the moment, but I don't think they are the first to do that actually. Doesn't Dollywood make you exit through a store?

Two of the parks i know that make you exit through a gift shop are The Great Escape (though it is really trashy) and Dollywood.

More updates directly from the park! Keep in mind that depending on the lighting, more colors will appear that can not bee seen in these pictures.

NAKED VEKOMA CAR!!!

New Zoomerang Train Colors

New Zoomerang Train Colors