AdamY Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Lost track of that briefly, come back to it and bam! Looks insane. Shame no-one will be able to go on it because being at Fuji-Q the queue will be 30,000 hours long. I'll watch a POV though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 In the last few days, Cheetah Hunt has completed its circuit. Here is video showing the ride testing the final launch- it will run much faster once all the calibrations are complete. Glad to see how quiet the ride is too. I'm seriously hoping this things rides as awesome as it looks. Can't wait until August! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James6 Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 ^ Agreed, also can not wait for August :PIt just looks so epic IMO, just hope that it is quite a bit speedier than seen so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I hate Florida.No matter when you go, you ALWAYS just miss out on something... I went in 2010 haha!There's always something being built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 It gives you more excuses to go back there Dan. I love how it's different each time you go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroDan Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Oh absolutely. I reckon a 5 year cycle is pretty much ideal, as there's plenty of new stuff.Loads more places to go though too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 You're right Dan, it's so annoying! Grr I think I'll just move there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Gotta love having one main support beam.So when it shears off due to the epic stress, the WHOLE thing will come down.And don't give me that 'oh they've tested the design it'll be fine derp derp derp'You'd be surprised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deleted Users Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 It's Intamin, who knows what will happen.. Mark9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickles Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 I can think of a few people I would like to be on that ride if it comes down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 It's Intamin, who knows what will happen..Something dangerous. Usually is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexander Posted April 22, 2011 Report Share Posted April 22, 2011 Damn. I have to go to Florida soon to tame this Cheetah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Gotta love having one main support beam.So when it shears off due to the epic stress, the WHOLE thing will come down.And don't give me that 'oh they've tested the design it'll be fine derp derp derp'You'd be surprised.It's Intamin, I think we'd be more surprised if it doesn't kill or injure someone in it's first four months of operation... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted April 23, 2011 Report Share Posted April 23, 2011 Whilst I agree that cables, heartline rolls, flat turns, and many other things besides are a recipe for disaster where Intamin are concerned, I doubt even they would design something structurally unsafe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 DLRP's Big Thunder Mountain remains closed today after an accident yesterday which injured five, one seriously. From DLRP Today: Big Thunder Mountain in Disneyland Park has been temporarily closed following an incident at around 2.50pm earlier today. An element of decorative rockwork is reported to have come loose, striking guests riding the Frontierland mine train roller coaster. Five injuries are now confirmed, including one guest “seriously” injured — a 38-year old man who was apparently struck on the head by the resin element and has been taken to Beaujon hospital in Clichy-sur-Seine (Hauts-de-Seine) with a head injury. Initial reports had suggested this was merely a precautionary measure and a spokesperson later appeared to downplay the seriousness of the injury in a statement given to the AFP, clearly stating it was not life-threatening. According to Le Parisien, his family will be accommodated and looked after by Disneyland Paris tonight and for any duration he may remain in hospital. The four other guests, with only minor injuries, were treated on the spot and returned to the park.The prop rock is said to have fallen in the final lift hill scene (“Lift C”), where the train climbs amid a simulated rumbling earthquake as the faux rockwork creaks and moves overhead. As is procedure, the attraction remains closed until further notice pending a full investigation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 Tokyo Disney has reopened after that earthquake, and hence begun their new Fantasmic show... Does it look awesome? See for yourself... <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted April 28, 2011 Report Share Posted April 28, 2011 I loved Fantasmic when I saw it last week in Florida. Now I want to go and see the DisneySea version too. Not enough money or time to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Luke_A, Mark9 and Jord 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 Ooohwaaah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jord Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 That first drop looks very steep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 That's because it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted April 29, 2011 Report Share Posted April 29, 2011 I love it! The 540-degree roll is just amazing. It's like a zero-g, but the curvy twisty sexiness just keeps on coming! I mean, just look at the shape of the thing! The lie-to-fly after the vertical loop is very cool too, as is the double corkscrew! All-round awesome imo.If the Thorpe flyer ever gets resurrected... To quote a Disney Imagineering mantra, "A good idea never dies"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Thorpe Park 2015 - World's first 720degree zero-g roll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Pritchard Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Wow Starry Sky Ripper looks really intense! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiteknuckle Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Holy s..t, that looks awesome.I'm going to agree with TPGG aswell. 2015 please TPGG 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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