I could see the trying to salvage parts and sell the rest for scrap. I wouldn’t even want to imagine how much it would cost to disassemble, repair, and reassemble it, and there is no way it would be worth it for anyone.
Volcano Goes Extinct
- Thread starter b.mac
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I know there are some people on this forum who liked Volcano but I'm gonna level with you anyways.
Outside of the park's PR holding a special event for the ride, leave the damn ride alone. It screams to me that people take their hobby too seriously doing something like this.
Outside of the park's PR holding a special event for the ride, leave the damn ride alone. It screams to me that people take their hobby too seriously doing something like this.
If they were going for dry humor, it is kinda funny.
EDIT: The tombstone is a bit much.
EDIT: The tombstone is a bit much.
Given how umm passionate this fan base can get, I doubt it was an attempt at humor.
I honestly don't see what the fuss is about with the tributes. Some people grew up with this ride. It's their childhood. Big Bad Wolf was my first coaster and I was extremely upset when BGW took it down. It felt like a part of my childhood dying. They're not doing any harm to anyone else. Just let people remorse and pay tribute to the ride how they want.
Three or Four years ago I would agree with you in this situation. But after Volcano's most recent seasons it deserved the sendoff it got, it was an embarrassment.
Personally, I've never really cared much for KD so I'm not really up on all their attractions. But, in reading, all I really recall mentioned as being "the coasters to ride" is Rebel Yell, Intimidator 305 and (maybe) Dominator. The only time I recall Volcano mentioned (before it closed) was "it's broke down again". So, I kind of equate the "tributes" in the same light as finally trading in that used car that got you through high school and college. Lot of great memories but it really was a POS.
In fairness to Volcano, a lot of people loved it.