Will Skyhawk and Shoot the Rapids be open for 2014?
Adam, do you have some info that you would like to share with us? ;)
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TTD 120mph said:
Don't hold your breath.
...unless your boat capsizes. Then definitely hold your breath. :)
-- Chuck Wagon --
aka Pagoda Gift Shop
^lol I was going to go there but backed out thinking it was in bad taste.....but whatever now. :)
And no secret info JW. It's just my opinion after seeing the state of it on opening weekend with almost no activity around the ride. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't open till mid June. All of the boats are still being worked on with some still completely bare.
Anything could happen I suppose but I wouldn't hold out on a May opening.
-Adam G- The OG Dragster nut
There was water in the flume today, so they at least filled it apparently in anticipation of it opening.
I'd rather be in my boat with a drink on the rocks,
than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.
LOL, that is pretty funny!
I'd rather be in my boat with a drink on the rocks,
than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.
Holiday World has just finished the demolition of STR's sister installation (Gifaffica - formerly Pilgrim’s Plunge).
http://www.14news.com/story/25346953/holiday-world-ride-being-removed
Both were made by Intamin, and shared the same basic design.
Skyhawk ran and it was glorious to ride it Opening Day
#praisethalawd
Corkscrew, Power Tower, Magnum, & Monster/ Witches Wheel Crew 2011
It seems one full swing short to me. Though I could care less since it's nice to just see it running.
-Adam G- The OG Dragster nut
I was in the park today and took a few laps on the train. On one lap I noticed a ride op I believe in the station along with a boat, second time around I saw two maintenance workers doing something in a shed not too far from the base of the first lift. There was water in the trough, but not the normal amount, and no water going down the drops just yet
2015 - Ride Host: Shoot the Rapids 2016 - Team Leader: Ripcord/Challenge Golf 2017 - Supervisor: Thunder Canyon 2018 - Supervisor: Camp Snoopy 2019 - Supervisor: Power Tower
Actually, when I walked past it today, they had water running down the second drop and all of the water effects on the rocks were on also.
I'd rather be in my boat with a drink on the rocks,
than in the drink with a boat on the rocks.
Anyone else notice Skyhawk is not swinging as high this year? My son commented on it after we rode it yesterday. Then watching it run I don't think it gets past horizontal at the hightest point. In years past it was going considerably past horizontal.
Yeah, Skyhawk definitely seems a bit weaker this year, and I noticed that the side closest to the town hall seems to swing a bit faster/always been one step ahead of the other side, too.
I felt like something was up with SkyHawk. My brother and I made the comment that something felt weird, but we couldn't tell if it was a changed ride cycle or just not going as high
2015 - Ride Host: Shoot the Rapids 2016 - Team Leader: Ripcord/Challenge Golf 2017 - Supervisor: Thunder Canyon 2018 - Supervisor: Camp Snoopy 2019 - Supervisor: Power Tower
Shoot the Rapids was testing around 4pm this afternoon. It was pretty cool to see it in action again. I'm assuming the plan is to open all 3 water rides this weekend. I didn't notice any activity at Snake River Falls or Thunder Canyon. I was kind of disappointed I didn't have the chance to ride any water rides during my 3-day visit, but I'll be back next weekend!
Gilbert, Vegan Rider
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