Project 2017: InvadR
- Thread starter Sky
- Start date
6:30am-10:30am media event
11:30am ribbon cutting/"first riders"
Then open to public rides as far as all the information I've received.
11:30am ribbon cutting/"first riders"
Then open to public rides as far as all the information I've received.
So it seems that the mishap we saw with the mock evac (see my comments about where and how to be ill on the ride) was somewhat of a big deal. Yesterday, all day, they were building evac stairs from the bottom of the lift hill down to the path for the barn and lockers for LeScoot. When the contractors left they clearly had some stuff left to do. They need to cut the guard rail from the lift hill to permit access to the new gate. Since there is flex conduit with at least 3 boxes and lights on each pole and under the rail that could prove to be a PIA. Also while the stairs are in place they need to be backfilled. (by all appearances) Finally, and this is speculation, it looks like they may still need to put up a hand rail. By looking around the park it was hard to tell if this is a requirement or not, as we have seen several examples of similar stairs (that follow grade) with and without. I am not sure what code is here or park policy, but that begs the question, "do they need a county inspection?" Again I know commercial electrical and building code for my area, but I do not know what the county requires in a theme park.
Still, here's to hopening for a soft open today!
Still, here's to hopening for a soft open today!
I have been told that Virginia requires each ride to be inspected by the county each year before it opens. That said, at least at KD, the process does not take very long. In fact, KD was still doing county inspections the day of passholder preview night..
Sweet. My 6 year old just got denied on the Loch Ness monster he has right at the 48 inch cut off. Heading that way now.
Saw am empty train get wet from the log flume while sitting on the brake run at the end. Luckly it was an empty train. The people behind me freaked out.
I really liked it. Consistently fast, great turns and great airtime.
We are in the station. Announced slight delay. Hopefully nothing major.
Backup running we got on the train and they made us get off while still in the station.
It was a great ride. Good mix of turns and air time. Maintains good speed though out the entire ride. It is a great family coaster which seems to be target for this ride. My kids loved it and enough thrills for the adults too. This really fills a gap in the parks offerings for the kids bored by the Grover coaster but not quite ready for Nessie or Verbolten. Plus smooth enough that my wife will ride.