Disaster Transport Exposed?

If I remember correctly, when DT was Avalanche Run, you couldn't see much outside the trough anyway... so uncovering it wouldn't do much good.

As for operation during rain - doesn't DT have to shut down when it rains because there are roof vents above the track?

Avalanche Run was enclosed to increase ridership. It, like all other bobsleds, are not repeat rides. There was no problems with sand, sun, fish, birds, abominal snowmen, etc. Talks began with Charles Dinn on several projects leading to the Mean Streak, and one was building an enclosure for AR. He was able to do it relative inexpensively, and Cedar Fair researched prior some decent technology.

There were some issues to overcome, such as echoing of the robotic voices, scenery falling, etc. What turned out was a better experience, a understandable storyline, a great name,(its offically Dispatch Master Transport), and was the talk of the season with the orange jumpsuits. But for what it is worth, CedarPoint pulled it all of for just $1million, and it helped the numbers with the air-conditioned q areas.

Agent Johnson, are you saying Charles Dinn was responsible for the DT enclosure? If so, very interesting!

I remember that first summer with DT. I enjoyed the theming/experience very much. It's kind of a shame how much it's slipped.

He did it, and I was working there then. It was a big year for the park with Sandcastle Suites being built, Tadpole Town and a lazy river at Soak City. Rumor has it that the old Avalanche Run sign that graced the entrance is in my storage.

Yea, where'd ya hear that one? On ThrillRide?;)
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I would hope that you are not questioning my knowledge. It is not wise.

That is VERY interesting, Agent Johnson. I don't know anything about Dinn outside of his wood coasters. What else has he done that we are familiar with?

No, no no AJ! I would never do that. I was just poking fun at that remark you made about the Avalanche Walk sign being in your storage!
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Dinn was a Structural Engineer by trade. He, along other noted coaster folks, like Summers and Bill Cobb all did project work like cement foundations, ride rehabs, installations, track work, painting, etc. You don't just design coasters overnight. You have to really understand why things work, and I don't and that is why I am a revenue manager and not a engineer.

Those 3 guys are responsible for hundreds of projetcs all over the globe. No one really remembers the small stuff. Like who built the loading stations for all those Schwartzkof coasters, who was subbed out to lay the track when Intamin or some other non-common woodie company built a ride. Guys gotta pay the bills down all year, even when a signature ride isn't signed at IAAPA.

Why didn't Cedar Point give him any props on their DT webpage then? They credited ITEC with the whole thing...

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ITEC bid on the project with effects, and the building needed to make it happen. They don't have construction people on their payroll for that large scale of a project. Dinn agreed to do it for 'x $ amount'. Like a subcontracter. Its just how companies work together.

That is REALLY cool and interesting info, AJ, thanks for giving out those juicy park tidbits....keeps enthusiasts warm in the Winter (well, those of you that HAVE Winter...ouch!).

Zero-G, I got your joke right off, ThrillRide and Rumor being synonymous (second hard word to speel tonight!). There's just got to be an easier way to show <sarcasm> tags...LOL...

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Disaster transport better not be exposing itself, it's a family park.

I do like the idea of having some parts outdoors, like when you arrive in Alaska.

First Vertigo's tower collapses, now parts of Disaster Transport's shell are flying away... this Wicked Twister has been nothing but bad luck!
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Agent Johnson said:
Avalanche Run was enclosed to increase ridership. It, like all other bobsleds, are not repeat rides. There was no problems with sand, sun, fish, birds, abominal snowmen, etc.

Oh, I distinctly remember a problem with the yeti!
-Nate

How could a park have a problem with a yeti?