Ok, what's Holiday World up to?

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Woody said: Management is littered with first class people,

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Littered?!

Thanks for the compliment...but "litter" is a bad word around here! :)

Paula

There you are. Now talk!

Logically, I wonder if Holiday World is putting in a steel coaster this time. I mean, think about it...I realize that Jeff can do a great job keeping The Raven and The Legend in fine form even with one arm tied behind his back (okay, technically it was in a cast...)...but I would think that with those two coasters he would have his hands full. The park's popularity keeps growing, but what kind of maintenance staff do they have? I'd think that an obvious next step for them would be something like a mine train, or maybe even a terrain looper as someone suggested. Of course, I just read a review of Powder Keg, and that's sounding pretty impressive, too...but if they're putting in another coaster, in spite of their record with Raven and Legend, why not something different? And if they can do it with something that requires a little less personal attention than the Legend, well, so much the better! I know this is hard to do when you're thinking about Holiday World, but think of it not as a coaster nut, but as if you were on the Board of Trustees. That tends to change your perspective just a little bit.

Look at this...the park chops down a few trees, and we're all trotting out our wish-lists. Funny, most of the time we want Santa Claus to bring us a new coaster. In this case, we want a new coaster for Santa Claus!

--Dave Althoff, Jr.

A new coaster for Santa Claus, huh....how about a Intamin Rocket or S&S launched Santa's Sleigh?

I couldn't 'trash' the idea.

Since, Paula wasn't 'throwing out' much information on this thread, I utilized a 'backdoor' compliment to snuff her out.

Well if Paula wasn't married, Im sure she would be *Picked UP* Quickly.

i still think it will be another less than 100' woodie. They don't have a big budget.

How do you know what their budget is BT?

Kennywood had no problem keeping its charm after installing the Steal Phantom, why would Holiday World?

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Charles Nungester said:
Well if Paula wasn't married, Im sure she would be *Picked UP* Quickly.

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And how could I *refuse*?

Paula

*Just say no*

Chuck with about 4 left on his 10 post limit.

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RavenTTD said:
A new coaster for Santa Claus, huh....how about a Intamin Rocket or S&S launched Santa's Sleigh?

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Then it would be the S&S SS!

Whatever it is that Holiday World builds is sure to be first class and will be a wonderful addition to the park.

I have not been to Holiday World. I may just have to squeeze in a trip there this year, especially after all of the rave(n) reviews I have heard about HW.

I'm going with a mine train....because of the "tree by tree" method of clearing land...

Of course, the Sally-brand (TM) interactive dark rides have proven successful elsewhere...but instead of Scooby Doo and Scooby Snax we could have fun with Holidog and "Kringle Kibble"...;)

Just throwing some ideas out...:)

Listen up, Bart Eats Me, errrr, Beast Tamer, HW has more budget for this new attraction than you'll make in a lifetime. You sure do know how to *waste* everyone's time.

It's agreed that whatever HW builds next, it will be incredible

Does anyone think they might just go for a record with the next coaster? I know it's not really in their nature, but there is a long standing wood coaster record that's just up the road asking to be beat.....yup, the LONGEST. Hehehe...I feel stupid even suggesting it, but how cool would that be! If there's anyone that can do it, I'm sure The Gravity Group would be up for it.....just imagine a two lift monster out in the woods....yikes....

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eightdotthree said:
...Steal Phantom...

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So that's why I always felt like I'd been mugged when I got off of that coaster...head pounding, a little disoriented, pockets empty...

Nah, I really dug the original phantom, I just couldn't pass up the opportunity. :)

I know this sounds pretty stupid, but I would love to see a holiday-themed dark ride based on the old Rankin-Bass animated Christmas specials. You could ride through various sets from "Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer", "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town", "Frosty The Snowman" (the original, not any of the dreadful sequels), and end with a trip to see Heat Miser and Snow Miser from "The Year Without A Santa Claus". Of course this could probably never happen due to the licensing rights being split among Sony and Warner Brothers, but it's always fun to dream.

Ray P. (waiting for the "Yes, that is a stupid idea" responses... ;))

If I look at Holiday Park in Germany and how they managed to integrate EGF in the forest... Then I'm sure HW could do the same! Question is.. does HW has 10 millions $ to put on a coaster?

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rollergator said: Just throwing some ideas out...

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Another trashy pun, Bill? :)

Paula *** Edited 4/22/2005 7:16:13 PM UTC by Raven Maven***