News Project 2020: Jersey Devil Coaster

[warfelg]

First comes why it came out (something missed in strapping down, hole in dummy, or wrong dummy); then will come how it came out.

If they find nothing in the why it came out (properly strapped down, no hole, right dummy); then the how investigation will almost have to happen. I bet it's something in the why it came out because these trains have been proven to be safe.

 

[b.mac]

Those are water bag dummies, it's entirely possible for them to lose shape and just slide out of the restraints during a cycle.

 

[ControlsEE]

The last ride I saw that tested with dummies flying out of their seats like that was Verückt...

 

[Nessie40]

The last ride I saw that tested with dummies flying out of their seats like that was Verückt...

Also Gale Force

 

[CoasterAuditor]

The last ride I saw that tested with dummies flying out of their seats like that was Verückt...

I'm not quite sure how that's relevant. Veruckt was designed by a hack with no engineering background whereas RMC is ran by actual engineers with a full body restraint system and the odds of that train detaching from the track are astronomical.

 

[Crunchewy]

Media Day for Jersey Devil Coaster is Thursday, June 10th, so it's looking like it will likely open that weekend, Saturday June 12th. That happened faster than I was expecting.

 

[Crunchewy]

It would seem this is repurposed from El Diablo, but it looks cool:

Here it was when it was at El Diablo: http://www.greatadventurehistory.com/GARides/ElDiablo/El Diablo 1 copy.jpg

 

[RollyCoaster]

Just took off. Will report!

 

[CoasterAuditor]

I can’t wait to see how this thing turns out! I haven’t been up to Great Adventure since 2011 and it feels criminal with El Toro being there! (Not to mention their 5 B&Ms and KK)

 

[RollyCoaster]

After 3 rides this morning, it’s easily one of the best rides on the east coast. A top 3 in one of the best attraction parks in the country! The area is very well done as well! Can’t wait to ride it a bit more when it’s a little hotter outside. 10/10 attraction for me.

 

[Crunchewy]

After 3 rides this morning, it’s easily one of the best rides on the east coast. A top 3 in one of the best attraction parks in the country! The area is very well done as well! Can’t wait to ride it a bit more when it’s a little hotter outside. 10/10 attraction for me.

Does it have a moving station (well, moving train in station), and how does that work out in practice? And how long was the wait?

 

[b.mac]

Does it have a moving station (well, moving train in station), and how does that work out in practice? And how long was the wait?

It does have a moving station! The station is long enough that loading and unloading is handled simultaneously for 2 trains. I was told they were running 3 trains for the event and Season Pass Holder previews.

 

[DECoasterGuy]

It does have a moving station! The station is long enough that loading and unloading is handled simultaneously for 2 trains. I was told they were running 3 trains for the event and Season Pass Holder previews.

They were, and according to InsideGadv on Instagram they were running all four earlier today

 

[RollyCoaster]

I only had 3 trains running this morning during the event. I loved the loading system. Train always running around the track. I’ll be back tomorrow to check on a 4th train

 

[Crunchewy]

Reportedly it’s down all day for opening day. Doh.

 

[Mwe BGW]

How are the trims hitting on it?

 

[RollyCoaster]

The mid course hits pretty significantly but that last stretch was still good fun!

 

[Rheath]

Closed today and yesterday. Anyone heard why?

 

[RollyCoaster]

Because it’s not 1/2 as good as it was made out to be I rode it again 2 weekends ago and my initial review must have been off of adrenaline because my goodness… Slow and shaky. I’ve done Wonder Woman and even that is 100% better than Devil in my experiences at least. Media day it was slow in the morning but picked up later in the day, I even remember is being glass smooth. Not the case as of late. Hopefully they are working on a way to get it moving. It’s been down a lot throughout the days from what I have heard.

 

[b.mac]

Closed today and yesterday. Anyone heard why?

Manufacturer issue that also shut down Stunt Pilot.

4th one to my knowledge since 2016 for RMC. Testament to that they're a risky product to buy.