Existing Roller Coaster Apollo's Chariot

[Mwe BGW]

on the first drop they are behind and on the left and on the second drop over the river ut is right to left behind the fence

 

[Jonesta6]

They don't intentionally fire at the track, their sole purpose is to mitigate impacts to wildlife (prevent another Fabio got goosed situation) - any water making it to the trains/riders from these cannons is purely incidental and not an intended effect to my knowledge.

 

[vacoasterfanatic]

when trains run faster or slower than designed, thats when your most likely to get hit by them because the timing of the cannons do not change with train speed

 

[horsesboy]

Oooh I had no idea that is the history of the cannons! Pretty fun that they also give a good splash to the trains (unless it’s shooting pond water lol) Do you know where along the track the cannons are?

They don't spray the trains. They shoot off about the time the train reaches the top of the hill to help insure that the area is clear before it gets there

 

[AlpenChrist97]

Interesting, according to Fabio the goose actually hit the camera instead of him🤔

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[vacoasterfanatic]

my life is a lie

 

[AlpenChariot]

To be fair, if a goose had hit Fabio in his face first and not hitting the camera, he would probably be dead.

 

[ControlsEE]

To be fair, if a goose had hit Fabio in his face first and not hitting the camera, he would probably be dead.

Or at least more than a broken nose

 

[Fur Dozy]

To be fair, if a goose had hit Fabio in his face first and not hitting the camera, he would probably be dead.

Im pretty sure the goose died anyway

 

[rswashdc]

Trims we’re fine yesterday when we went, though the slamming at the brakes gave me flashbacks to Hypersonic.

 

[Turbo]

Rode AC a total of 21 times today (C4K). Most of the morning trains were 50% full, afternoon trains were 90% full… and more heat. Trims we’re evident in the afternoon. Brake run was sporadic, I would say 3-4 “late” jolts of stopping.

 

[vacoasterfanatic]

gopro shots of this ride never get old...

 

[Jonesta6]

Almost looks like a wall stall...

 

[finalcloud]

Either I'm getting too old or has Chariot gotten a little rough around the edges? Went Saturday night and the entire ride was rough for me. At the end I felt pressure in my head. I really hope it was a one time thing.

 

[finalcloud]

In line at AC and they are shutting down for weather conditions. Huh? A breeze? It's 70 degrees and perfect. Wtf? Are the murder hornets back?

 

[BGWnut]

In line at AC and they are shutting down for weather conditions. Huh? A breeze? It's 70 degrees and perfect. Wtf? Are the murder hornets back?

Weather conditions could mean thunder and lightning within 20 miles. So it could be perfect at the park but not at great 20 miles away.

 

[Unagi]

Weather conditions could mean thunder and lightning within 20 miles. So it could be perfect at the park but not at great 20 miles away.

Yup that same system that spawned all those tornadoes last night just hit the Richmond area. It's probably from that.

 

[finalcloud]

Weather conditions could mean thunder and lightning within 20 miles. So it could be perfect at the park but not at great 20 miles away.

I know but radar was/is clear. Also it used to be 10 miles many moons ago. Just really not having a pleasant experience right now. Some creep tried to walk behind my daughter on the Italy to Germany bridge. Not going into too much detail but sufficient to say my night is ruined.

 

[horsesboy]

In line at AC and they are shutting down for weather conditions. Huh? A breeze? It's 70 degrees and perfect. Wtf? Are the murder hornets back?

Winds were gusting pretty hard 10 miles down the road most of the evening. I could easily see winds being high enough at Apollo's highest point to trigger a shut down.

 

[bill s]

Wind Data
13 MPH
Gust: 35 MPH
250° West
as of 8:15 PM EST