Beech Bend to announce coaster name during Discovery shoot

Looks like they've made their selection.

And the name is...

Well not so fast. They're going to announce the name at a press conference next Friday, then will be giving tours of the site to attendees.

Even better, weather permitting, they'll fire up the spinning mouse for some off-season "ERT" !

But wait! There's more!

The Discovery crew (yes the same crew that's going to a couple other parks) will be there recording the entire event for their documentary about wooden coasters. Although there's no guarantees, it looks like some lucky enthusiasts might get a chance to get their mug on what's sure to be one of the finest coaster documentaries ever filmed!

I don't know if the event is open to the public, but I did see the official press release posted on several other sites.

Go to www.beechbend.com for the official text.

J

Jeff - any recent construction pics availble? Along with Voyage the Beech Bend GCI is one my most anticipated coasters of next year.

Name it Bender, have the robot from Futurama be your park mascot beginning at the press conference.... :)

or not... ;)

But I can dream, can't I?

^^^ Slogan can be.. "Ride my shiny metal train!!"

;) (some will get it) ;)

i'm not sure what to put here..

Of course they are going to pick one of mine.....

The Mustang or The Bluegrass Express

However I do like Mad Dog (Jeff) submitting his screen name. Let's just hope they don't get TOO redneck and add a 20/20 along with it. ;-)

Those sweet Flyer trains are looking VERY nice during the GCI tour.

-Tina

I know this won't be PC, but if you know the history of the park, it would be appropriate.

Ronnie Milsap’s Wild Kentucky Back Mountain Drive

– In honor of him and his band of brilliant investors who pretty much killed Beech Bend in the 1980s.

-Lary

rollergator said:
Name it Bender, ...

Hey, that's cool, I suggested the name River Bender. :)

This ain't no book you can close, when the big light hits your eyes. Cropduster-Riot Act-Pearl Jam