Project 2019: Finnegan's Flyer (S&S Screamin' Swing)
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If you had told me perhaps 3-4 years ago that Ireland was going to get a new ride, with access via a platform cantilevered off the side of its hill, called "Finnegan's Flyer" ... I would have visualized a very different type of ride system from this.
That said, I'm looking forward to riding it, and also to the beautiful new grove of trees the park surely will be planting beneath the ride to line the water. [DO IT]
That said, I'm looking forward to riding it, and also to the beautiful new grove of trees the park surely will be planting beneath the ride to line the water. [DO IT]
That is a pretty good point. I remember following the excitement for Curse of DarKastle around then. Bummer it did not survive but I am very happy with how 2010-2020 has gone in additions. I LOVE S&S Screamin' Swings and I really like how FF goes over a drop off. On top of that Drop Tower, Verbolten which is unique, a fun little GCI, I like Tempesto, and MMXX coming soon. Not bad could of been a much worse decade of additions for sure. I mean look up at the road at poor Dorney (which I would say is easy to resolve because you can go to Hershey, SFGAdv, and Knoebels. Emphasis on "Knoebels").
Great pic! I've said this before, but I'd love an off-shot of the path starting at the bridge. It would take you under the train trestle and alongside Nessie, leading up to the path currently at the bottom of Nessie. It would serve two purposes. 1: It would offer nice, new views. 2: It would be a far more gentle incline for guests who have difficulty navigating the steep steps of Scotland. The only issue could be the pipeline.
Looks great, from the leak of the plans to now, what a nice addition. Looking forward to a ride very soon!
New railings installed in preparation for opening. I wish there was a better place for this but understand there isn’t one. The queue will block people from watching family ride and take photos. I have a feeling people squeezing through for that purpose will create a problem.
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They're the retractable belt rails. They're most likely temporary.
Yes, they look like they will only be there for a short while....especially since i’ve seen a couple of people walk right into them as they are black and blend in.
Finnegan's passed it's final electrical inspection this morning.
One poor guy was watching it test walking toward Ireland....took a dead center hit. I think that is the problem, no one is watching where they are walking but rather the ride. Once there is a line it should be fine.
It seems like something would have to go really wrong for a soft opening to not happen this weekend. From what I've been observing thus far today, the contractors are done with the final touches in the queue. Kevin and Co. have been back in the queue area talking for the last 30 minutes or so. Things are looking essentially complete at this point!
Yes, thats exactly what it looks like other than them using the poles that go in the ground that can be removed these are screwed into the decking of the bridge making them permanant untill the newness wears off and they arent needed anymore.
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