The gondolas have been unwrapped, new Mickey face adorning the face of the coaster wheel.
It looks great. However, looks like they've given the queue area the pink slip. Hopefully it's only temporary so that they can get the attraction open by the May 8 deadline and in time for summer crowds.
Wheel, Before: http://www.flatrides.com/Ride%20Index/IntaminCoasterWheel.jpg
Wheel, After: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/dustysage/FridayVisions/2009...G_2482.jpg
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Gondolas before: http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1217/846431178_088e125abf.jpg?v=0
Gondolas after: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/dustysage/FridayVisions/2009...G_2541.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v647/dustysage/FridayVisions/2009...G_2547.jpg
I think the wheel looks great. I'd rather they cut a corner on the queue than the E tickets planned. The remaining theming in the area will still have that wonderful victoian theme. I'm just hoping Silly Symphony Swings end up somewhere close to the concept are.
Anybody see some of the newly installed spigots for the World of Color? Looks like there will be a LOT! Cool. I think I'll start a rival site called Spigotbuzz, portal to the squirt. :)
DCA doesn't currently have that many good rides. I would think that removing the Maliboomer would not be a very good idea. Maybe if they have more good rides 2 years from now, it would not matter as much if they remove something.
My mother (1946-2009) once asked me why I go to Magic Mountain so much. I said I feel the most alive when I'm on a roller coaster.
2010 total visits: SFMM-9, KBF-2
2010 total ride laps: 437
A YouTube video showcasing the high-tech (and super trippy/hypnotizing) LED lighting schematics on Mickey's Fun Wheel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hse_Q-54Vr0
Hopefully it will play a part in the lighting effects for the World of Color show.
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