jsblumen Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 If you take a look at Drop Ride Wars episode 2, at 0:55 you can see the plans for the que line. It will not travel under the launch track of Kingda Ka, but around the back. People will exit the ride in between the cars. The line splits up into three well before boarding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 If you take a look at Drop Ride Wars episode 2, at 0:55 you can see the plans for the que line. It will not travel under the launch track of Kingda Ka, but around the back. People will exit the ride in between the cars. The line splits up into three well before boarding. Hmm… Interesting, good eye. Screenshot of 0:55 And the video for anyone who hasn't seen it yet- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC98 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) Just saw that, does that mean the queue will go into Rolling Thunder's old spot? Also I'm glad to see that it looks like there will be no switchbacks in the queue, at least from that picture. Edited April 10, 2014 by RC98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 (edited) I don't think it will take up much, if at any of RTs spot.. My guess is it will look something like this(excuse my sloppy diagram) red-option 1 yellow option 2 Have just a side by side entrance/exit path up until about almost at the Ka tower, somewhat near where the launch track ends, then actual queuing etc would start from there. Based on JSbluemen's discovery, from there an employee would probably start grouping for tower 1,2 and 3 to keep the lines even if his theory is right that it splits up into 3(which it looks like) OR it is going to switch back 3 times and at the end of the 3rd switchback have people line up/group for tower 1,2,3. Edited April 10, 2014 by jdc12192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsblumen Posted April 10, 2014 Report Share Posted April 10, 2014 Thanks for the great visuals! Can't wait until it opens! Hopefully they have a Gold Season Pass preview the weekend before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 That configuration makes it look difficult to expand into RT's footprint in the future, at least from the GK. I hope they leave space for expansion with the queue, otherwise that would be a gaping hole on that side. They'd have to expand off of Frontier Adventures or PdC, which may be more difficult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Funny video! It looks like there are three lanes of traffic in and one out. Maybe the three in lanes are - Flashpass, standby, and single riders- or Flashpass, standby, and spectators. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlee Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I never realized that there was that much room between the entrance to Kingda Ka and Rolling Thunder's track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrpq Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 JEBUS. Thats a walk and half. I had a feeling they were going to wrap the line around the back. Thats really the only logical way to do it with KAs launch building right there. I guess if they expand the park more in the direction the line will be reconfigured. In my opp i feel like time moves a little fast waiting in line going through a switch back rather then one long stright line. Just me tho. Hopfully this ride hold the publics attention. I kinda have a feeling it might be a "wow" factore for a few months then die off. Im fine with riding it once and thats it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC98 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I remember it saying somewhere that there would be theming in the queue line, it's probably easier to theme a straight line queue than one with switchbacks. Look at Disney's queues, many of them only have switchbacks as overflow or don't have them at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RC98 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 (edited) Wow 90 mph is fast! Since they're advertising the fact that Ka trains will launch at you, does anyone know if the tower is going to sway like Lex Luthor when the trains launch or did the new supports added to the tower eliminate that? Edited April 14, 2014 by RC98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 I would think it will probably be a lot more vibrating than swaying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 I hope there is theming along the path to the tower. From El Toro you can see the direction the path will take and it will definitely be quite a walk. Side Note: The empty pad next to El Toro's twister section would be nice for a large flat ride. Plaza Del Carnaval could use another ride. I'd like to see a giant frisbee or screaming swing there but realistically an aqua twist would be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 After seeing the part of queue that is constructed, It takes up most of the area that was the return path of RT. Guess that leaves that whole area our for future expansion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moonracker7 Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Well finally back from a long absence, Seeing the ride on ka is a love/hate situation, but this type of drop tower was made for Strata's, I wonder if Cedar will do the same with there's in the coming years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrpq Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 They already have a drop tower not sure they would this to TTD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 it would be easy at cedar point because there is access to that part of Top Thrill Dragster but since they have a drop ride and the fact that it wouldn't break any records (they love doing that to us and Top Thrill Dragster is smaller), makes me think they won't do that. Was there a sidewalk or two being built where Rolling Thunder used to be? I think i noticed that on Sunday but i took all my pics on Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonlee Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 The pics i took on saturday show a straight shot to Kingda Ka from under El Toro. A piece of track still remains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrpq Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I noticed a piece of rolling thunder was still there in a video I saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Here's the piece: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truepolak90 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Out of curiosity, does anyone know why that part of Rolling Thunder was left there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ogolo Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Probably because they didn't want to risk the integrity of El Toro when removing Rolling Thunder. The part is a little close for comfort and can easily be made into another smoking area if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 If they were to expand in that area, I think it would be awesome to have a path go under that crossover where the piece is left. It would provide some amazing views of El Toro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrpq Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 I'd hope they put a path there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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