Media Day, hands down a new #1
First off thanks again to CP for putting on such a world class event. This was only my second media day ever and I still really didn't know what to expect.
Brandon and I got to the park a little after 6:15am. We singed in and went over to the Midway Market for a little breakfast.
Then we walked back to the Force. They were running the two trains and I was surprised how many people were already there.
There is no reason to go into great detail but I ended the day with 38 laps. Every time I rode I would find something new about the ride. For example when you are going through a banked turn and you are sitting on the inside of the train, look over the side of the train and you see everything upside down.
Another interesting trick I learned early in the day made the first drop 10 times better than what it already is. Basically when you crest over the hill, have your hands up and lean forward. This gives you a total floating sensation all the ways down the drop, that simply makes it the best drop on any coaster.
A rumor was spreading through the crowd that one of the Intamin workers was asked what his favorite seat was. He said that the secret Intamin seat was in car five. After I heard this rumor is took me a few laps to get in that row, but I must say that it is the most INTENSE spot on the train when going into the pullout of the first drop.
All in all it was an awesome day. I gave a few interviews and had some great FREE food. I should also mention that the blue train is much more smoother than the red train.
The more I rode it the more I loved it. The ride has really grown on me a lot more quicker than I thought it has.
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daniel j. haverlock
'00 Magnum Count: 010
'00 M. Force Count:041
spiritofthepoint.com
Brandon and I got to the park a little after 6:15am. We singed in and went over to the Midway Market for a little breakfast.
Then we walked back to the Force. They were running the two trains and I was surprised how many people were already there.
There is no reason to go into great detail but I ended the day with 38 laps. Every time I rode I would find something new about the ride. For example when you are going through a banked turn and you are sitting on the inside of the train, look over the side of the train and you see everything upside down.
Another interesting trick I learned early in the day made the first drop 10 times better than what it already is. Basically when you crest over the hill, have your hands up and lean forward. This gives you a total floating sensation all the ways down the drop, that simply makes it the best drop on any coaster.
A rumor was spreading through the crowd that one of the Intamin workers was asked what his favorite seat was. He said that the secret Intamin seat was in car five. After I heard this rumor is took me a few laps to get in that row, but I must say that it is the most INTENSE spot on the train when going into the pullout of the first drop.
All in all it was an awesome day. I gave a few interviews and had some great FREE food. I should also mention that the blue train is much more smoother than the red train.
The more I rode it the more I loved it. The ride has really grown on me a lot more quicker than I thought it has.
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daniel j. haverlock
'00 Magnum Count: 010
'00 M. Force Count:041
spiritofthepoint.com
Oh yes... this thing is at the top of my list for sure! Do check out my TR in the TR forum.
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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
Millennium Force laps: 22
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Jeff
Webmaster/Guide to The Point
Millennium Force laps: 22
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