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5/3/2018

Hard Hat Tour of Deep Sea Adventure coming soon to Legoland California

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Today we're back with part two of Chris' update from Legoland California. Today we are taking you on a hard hat tour of the all new Deep Sea Adventure which includes lots of great pictures and a video we posted earlier in the week. 
This attraction looks and sounds amazing and we can't wait to check it out. 
If you missed the first part of Chris' update from the all new Legoland Castle Hotel be sure to check it out. 

Written by Christopher Moghtaderi 
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​THE PARK
 
DEEP SEA ADVENTURE
Deep Sea Adventure is coming soon and as mentioned before, we had the opportunity to take a hard hat tour through the ride. Here is a photo of the outside as well as the concept art of what the exterior and the submarines are expected to look like.
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​Our first photo shows the majority of the track system followed by a photo of the pool and the track system. Because the ride includes live aquatic life, an underwater track system would be dangerous for the fish. You will also notice that the ride is relatively small but the ride moves very slowly which results in a 4-5-minute ride. I’ve included some photos of the concept art and models below.
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​The ride queue is nearing completion. As you can see, it’s off to a fantastic start. 
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​Here are some photos of the models that are inside the pool. Rather than using a metal internal frame, they used fiberglass to avoid rusting. The master builder was excited that this will be the first time they will maintain the models under water and they have gotten their scuba certifications.
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UPDATES
Just because the hotel is being built and a new ride is being added, doesn’t mean the park gets neglected. They are adding some exciting new models. As you can see by the signs, Mann’s Chinese Theatre and the Hollywood Bowl are two major features. According to one of the workers, the rest will continue the Southern California/Los Angeles theme.
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Thanks again to Chris and his family for this amazing look at what's coming to Legoland California. We can't wait to see all of the new attractions!! 

Related Updates: 
  • Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival 2018
  • Full Run-Down of Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2018
  • Cedar Fair Announces New Attractions for 2018 Season
  • ​​SeaWorld Orlando Announces Infinity Falls for Summer 2018
  • Legoland California Announces New Ride and Hotel Set To Open in 2018


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4/8/2018

Coasting with Culture: Adrenaline Peak at Oaks Park

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Over the weekend our partner in crime Gary from Coasting with Culture headed out to Oaks Park to check out their newest addition, Adrenaline Peak. 

Gary got over 50 rides on this new beast throughout his visit, so you know that has to be a good sign. Check out his report below. 

Written by Gary Taylor
We'll start off with a POV of the ride that our friends at Ride Entertainment sent us a few weeks ago. 
​It was a cold, rainy day in the City of Roses, and while it may not have been an ideal day to visit an amusement park, the weather did provide for some breaks in the precipitation to enjoy a visit to Oaks Amusement Park in Portland.
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The main reason for this visit was to go and check out the brand-new Adrenaline Peak, a Gerstlauer Eurofighter that had opened about two weeks prior. The addition of this coaster is pretty big for the Pacific Northwest, because while we are never short on rain from the fall through the spring, new coasters tend to be further apart than in other areas of the country, as this was the first new coaster in Oregon since the addition of Zoooooom (a Miler junior coaster) at the same park in 1999, and the first brand-new major coaster of the Cascadia region (British Columbia, Oregon and Washington) since Timberhawk opened in 2003 at Wild Waves. So when a coaster like this gets built around here, it’s a welcomed addition.
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Upon arrival to Oaks, pieces of Looping Thunder were still in piles in the parking lot of Oaks. This Pinfari Looping Zyklon coaster had previously operated in the spot that is now home to Adrenaline Peak. Having ridden this coaster in the past, it was nice to see Oaks go for the upgrade in equipment as it could be a bit on the rougher side.
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Because of the weather today, the crowds would be fairly light for much of this visit. This made for the ability to enjoy several laps on Adrenaline Peak without having to wait in much of a line (or none at all for several of them).
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Adrenaline Peak starts for the signature vertical lift that Eurofighters are known for, climbing to the top of the 72-foot lift hill. Upon reaching the top, you descend down the 97-degree drop and into the first vertical loop. From the loop, you go into the cutback to the left. Then you head up the hill into a right-hand turn, which then goes into the heartline roll going into the final drop, which then ends with one last airtime hill before the brake run.
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While the ride after the lift only last about 30 seconds, this ride really makes the most of it. The first drop has you out of your seat with some great airtime. Upon reaching the top of the loop, the car goes through it at such a speed that provides for some fantastic hangtime. The other great moment of alternative forces comes from the heartline roll, especially if you sit on the right hand outside seat as it provides excellent hangtime from the rotation of the car. The final airtime hill also gives a great pop if you sit on the left-hand outside seat. The intensity of the coaster is at an intensity level that makes it a thrilling yet very re-rideable.
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Another highlight of this coaster is that it features a lap-bar style restraint that has become more common on the newer Eurofighters. This adds to the thrill of the ride as you experience a more-free feeling while enjoying the airtime and hangtime.
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After several laps on this ride, I can safely say that this was a great new addition to Oaks Amusement Park. While this coaster may not seem like much to those who frequent the larger parks of Cedar Fair, Six Flags or Disney, it is a real game changer for this classic local park. You could tell that the park had a different feel to it from the ride operators working that day, as even they had smiles on their faces seeing the reactions from riders upon return to the loading platform, and they would share their experiences from having ridden since its opening with riders who came to challenge it. Throughout my day at the park, all of the reactions to it were all positive.
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One thing to note if you visit Oaks to ride Adrenaline Peak is to be aware of their pricing tiers for their bracelets. All bracelets at the park include a session at the park’s roller skating rink with conventional skate rental. While the offer both the Limited (excludes a few of the larger rides) and Deluxe Bracelets, these two bands do not include Adrenaline Peak. For that, you need to get the Premier Bracelet. This bracelet is almost twice the price of the Deluxe, but it does allow for unlimited rides on Adrenaline Peak, and also includes unlimited rides on the parks go-karts, and if you go on a slower day, you can easily get your money’s worth of rides on the brand-new ride.
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​Oaks has made a great choice in their new coaster, and I feel that for any coaster fan, this is easily a must ride at the park. As a resident of the Pacific Northwest, this is easily one of the top coasters of the region. If you have the opportunity to visit Portland, make sure you make a stop at Oaks Amusement Park to check out Adrenaline Peak!
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-Gary
Check out some additional pictures of Adrenaline Peak below and be sure to follow all of Gary's Adventures on Coasting with Culture. 

Gary has a Bay Area Tour coming up on May 24-29 and we highly recommend it. 

Related Updates: 
  • Disney California Adventure Food and Wine Festival 2018
  • Full Run-Down of Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2018
  • Cedar Fair Announces New Attractions for 2018 Season
  • ​​SeaWorld Orlando Announces Infinity Falls for Summer 2018
  • Legoland California Announces New Ride and Hotel Set To Open in 2018


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3/13/2018

Time Traveler Now Open at Silver Dollar City

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Time Traveler Opens World’s Fastest, Steepest & Tallest Spinning Coaster Debuts in Branson, Missouri 
Ride POV, B-Roll and Park Interviews
(Branson, MO  3/13/2018)       Never before in the history of Silver Dollar City theme park has there been such excitement, such enthusiasm over the opening of a new attraction.  With its March 14 debut, Time Traveler, the World’s Fastest, Steepest and Tallest Complete-Circuit Spinning Roller Coaster, marks a new era in coasters, delivering ride experiences unlike any before, with no two rides alike. A major difference is the spin, which is not a teacup-ride fast spin but a 360-degree controlled spin that delivers high dimension, sensations and perspectives that differ with every car, every ride, every time.
 
First riders climbed aboard in a preview event today, ahead of tomorrow’s full debut as Silver Dollar City opens for the season.
 
The draw for coaster lovers seeking the newest, best, most exciting ride elements is global -- the experience will be available nowhere else on the planet except Branson, Missouri, the entertainment town that is home to Silver Dollar City, the 1880s style, internationally-awarded theme park, established by the Herschend family in 1960.  
 
This custom-designed, custom-engineered ride that introduces a new generation of thrill coasters for families was more than two years in planning and construction, and is Silver Dollar City’s biggest attraction ever with an investment of $26 million. For concept, design and development, Silver Dollar City chose renowned coaster manufacturer Mack Rides of Waldkirch, Germany, founded in 1780 and family-owned for eight generations.
​Time Traveler is world record-breaking:

  • Fastest – Top speed of 50.3 miles per hour
  • Steepest - A 10-story, 90-degree vertical drop…straight down. Custom-engineered to have an immediate out-of-the-station, gravity-driven drop down an Ozarks mountainside  
  • Tallest - Custom-designed for mountainous terrain with its tallest point at 100 feet  
  • First & Only with Three Inversions - a Dive Loop, a Vertical Loop and a Zero-G Roll
  • First & Only with a Vertical Loop - A 95-foot tall loop
  • First and Only Double Launch – 0 to 47 mph in 3 seconds; 30 to 45 mph in 3.5 seconds 
 
“This coaster’s state-of-the-art controlled spin provides riders a unique thrill experience while still appealing to families,” said Brad Thomas, President of Silver Dollar City
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Attractions, the initial advocate for delivering a ride like no other.  Thomas says Silver Dollar
City partnered with MACK because of their long-standing reputation of delivering many of the best and most innovative rides in the entire industry.  
 
Christian von Elverfeldt, CEO of Mack Rides, traveled to the United States for the Time Traveler debut. “The car is the most advanced roller coaster car in the industry, featuring a free-spinning rotation on a launched roller coaster,” said von Elverfeldt.  “For the utmost comfort, an on-board magnetic brake limits the rotation speed to allow the most enjoyable ride experience.”
 
What makes Time Traveler truly unique is the combination of spinning vehicles combined with such thrill factors as a vertical drop, double launches and multiple inversions. And unlike most coasters that begin with a slow, chain-clacking ride to the top of a lift, Time Traveler’s thrills start in the first seconds of the ride with a hushed rush, as the cars leave the load station with a spin and a 10-story drop straight down, racing down a mountainside and through the trees in the mountainous terrain.
“If you like rides, if you like unique experiences, and if you like thrills, you will love Time Traveler,” said Nick Breithaupt, Silver Dollar City Attractions. “No matter which car you choose, your ride experience will be different every time.”
 
The track twists and loops, reaching heights of 100 feet, crossing over itself 14 times in total. Fans of the super acceleration of launch rides get two launches on Time Traveler: 0 to 47 mph in 3 seconds, and 30 to 45 mph in 3.5 seconds. Plus, the highly-themed cars create the experience of an actual “Time Machine.”   
 
“Since Silver Dollar City’s opening day in 1960, guests have taken a journey back in time with unique and world-class experiences.  We strive daily to continue that tradition through our rides, our festivals, our crafts and our food. That pursuit continues in 2018 with Time Traveler - a Revolutionary Coaster Ahead of Our Time,” said Thomas.  
 
Time Traveler is open with the park’s Spring Ride Days, March 14. More information is available at 800-831-4FUN(386) and www.silverdollarcity.com. ​

Related Updates: 
  • Full Run-Down of Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2018
  • Cedar Fair Announces New Attractions for 2018 Season
  • ​​SeaWorld Orlando Announces Infinity Falls for Summer 2018
  • Legoland California Announces New Ride and Hotel Set To Open in 2018
  • HalloweenTime 2017 at the Disneyland Resort


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