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Offline rjholla2003

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A Rolling Thunder observation
« on: June 21, 2006, 06:25:42 PM »
I've been looking at it a lot as i'm standing in el toro's line and i've noticed that it's had full trains every time. Looks like people like it again.
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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #1 on: June 21, 2006, 06:49:40 PM »
Hallelujah!

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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #2 on: June 21, 2006, 10:02:39 PM »
The thing is barely making it through its course. It seems much slower than last year.

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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #3 on: July 09, 2006, 05:51:39 PM »
It may be the bad capacity, or the fact El Toro is bringing people over to it. Either way, good for Rolling Thunder!

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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #4 on: July 09, 2006, 07:54:18 PM »
I think it was yesterday or the day before that Rolling Thunder actually had a 45 minute wait. :o
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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2006, 10:05:38 PM »
I have noticed a random pause at the top of the lift hill.  I dont know if it happens for no reason, if its a glitch.. or if they do it on purpose. 

I havent seen left side open yet either.
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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #6 on: July 20, 2006, 10:47:28 AM »
Rolling Thunder has always had a slight pause at the top before going down the first drop.  I've been riding it since it opened in 1979, when they actually had both sides racing all the time.  I just think it appears so much slower to us now, having the super-fast Toro right next to it.  But I still love Rolling Thunder - I hope they open the other side soon - it's a little wilder than the right side.

I remember when I went to the park and they had a smaller woodie called Baby Thunder, which was still a lot of fun!  A perfect family coaster for kids and adults alike.

Anyway, the park continues to grow and evolve!

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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #7 on: July 20, 2006, 11:06:54 AM »
Im going to have to say that i havent ever noticed that and ive been parkin' since 93.  hm.

I agree though, i love the left side.
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Re: A Rolling Thunder observation
« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2006, 12:48:52 AM »
When I went on Toro the first time this year it did seem like RT was moving a lot slower but i agree candc. With the second comming of a higher power in El Toro RT probably just looks slow because there is such a contrast with the hyperactive El Toro.