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Industry => Trip Reports and Meeting Plans => Topic started by: coastersue on May 21, 2008, 06:25:53 PM
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Today we headed to Dorney for the Voodoo media day. The coaster itself actually opened on Saturday and we were able to ride twice that day, but today was the "official" opening. The event started late and didn't last as long as expected, but we were able to ride 13 times. Most times the train was only 1/4 full due to them not allowing rerides. Regardless, we're so happy to have one of our all-time favorite coasters within a few miles of our house and we'll be back to ride it many times this year.
Here's a couple pictures from the festivities today. Sorry I don't have any pictures of it operating at this point--when it was running, we were too busy riding it. I'll get some action shots of it the next time we visit the park.
(http://inlinethumb21.webshots.com/40724/2243165840101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2243165840101232378NZVCpC)
(http://inlinethumb06.webshots.com/5061/2879104890101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2879104890101232378oBEEuN)
(http://inlinethumb36.webshots.com/43107/2249461220101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2249461220101232378BeErkD)
(http://inlinethumb34.webshots.com/16801/2657289950101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2657289950101232378aakgor)
Chuck from PR announcing the ride to the media:
(http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/30700/2140961670101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2140961670101232378WyMXnS)
(http://inlinethumb10.webshots.com/25033/2590807970101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2590807970101232378ShGGvn)
Jim Yeager cutting the ribbon:
(http://inlinethumb42.webshots.com/42537/2971413050101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2971413050101232378RNFprN)
Ready to ride:
(http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/41479/2315596380101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2315596380101232378cdViuT)
This is our favorite type of line:
(http://inlinethumb13.webshots.com/41932/2484758530101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2484758530101232378bMiCtm)
Leann and Tom get ready to ride:
(http://inlinethumb50.webshots.com/41649/2478794200101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2478794200101232378NoIzNa)
Carl and Derek being interviewed:
(http://inlinethumb26.webshots.com/40537/2105528630101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2105528630101232378CGtkZJ)
(http://inlinethumb56.webshots.com/19383/2286334220101232378S600x600Q85.jpg) (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2286334220101232378pafvgy)
Here's a news story and video from today:
http://tinyurl.com/4x59kz (http://tinyurl.com/4x59kz)
And another one(Rich gets his mug in the newspaper and I'm nowhere to be seen!) >:(
http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-voodoo-05212008cn,0,2675370.story (http://www.mcall.com/news/local/all-voodoo-05212008cn,0,2675370.story)
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Most times the train was only 1/4 full due to them not allowing rerides. Regardless, we're so happy to have one of our all-time favorite coasters within a few miles of our house
Cedar Fair is retarded, but I am so happy to have this coaster close to home!
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This will make me much more likely to visit Dorney more often. I love these things.
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Looks awesome! I am so excited to ride Voodoo. It will be my first Inverted Impulse Coaster, since Wicked Twister was closed the few days I was at Cedar Point in 2005. I really like the stone wall with the logo and light up eyes. I can;t wait for next Friday- Coaster Maddness! Thanks for sharing the pictures Sue.
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You know, I am so happy somebody covered Voodoo opening and got out there to ride it. Good Job Sue!
What happened to the red and black paint they were painting it?
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Cool Sue
This type of coaster would fit in good at any park
It would also look cool at the old Clemeton Jack Rabbit location :)
I haven't been on this one yet but was on the one at Cedar point and its very Fun.
I also just seen a TV commercial for the Voodoo
it started out with skulls and other stuff
looked good.
I will also be there Next Friday to ride
Who else is going:
1. Me Tom PcMan
2. Millennium Force 44
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Hmm, I might be there.
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I just realized I'm off for Coaster Madness... Hmmmmm...
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It was never being painted red and black. Where did you read/see that, Robb?
Rich will be at Coaster Madness, but I can't take off since I'm taking off the following Friday for Coaster Mania at CP. I might be there in the evening and for the night ERT.
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Matt and Rob a lot of Hmm going on
$23 and food, ERT
and the best part is no advanced registration needed for this event
Who else is going:
1. Me Tom PcMan
2. Millennium Force 44
3. Matt Hmmm ?
4. Rob Hmmm ?
5. Sue Maybe evening
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Is the event free to passholders again this year?
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Yes it sure is :D
now if SIX can do this same setup
www.aceonline.org/fliers/CoasterMadness2008.pdf
(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/dorney/CoasterMadness2008.jpg)
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THis Friday
Who else is going:
1. Me Tom PcMan
2. Millennium Force 44
3. Matt Hmmm ?
4. Rob Hmmm ?
5. Sue Maybe evening
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I won't be there. I'm going Sunday night after I get out of work.
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Looks like DP did a great job with it.
I need to get out there and ride it, even though I went on it when it was in GL.
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1. Me Tom PcMan at least until 3-4pm
2. Millennium Force 44
3. Matt Hmmm ?
5. Sue Maybe evening
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1 Day till Voodoo!!!
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I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Voodoo has been closed Tuesday, Wednesday, and today. Hopefully it'll be open tomorrow for those attending Coaster Madness.
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yes thats what i was just emailed a few hours ago
my friends kid when there for a class trip and he said it was closed. :'(
I may not be able to make it tomorrow to much work but I really want to get there
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WHAT!?!? :'( I really hope its open.
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Hmmm bad electrical wiring?
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Maybe VooDoo is cursed :P?