Amusement Industry Quiz

[Joshua H]

Is it....the Monongahela River?

[Harpo]

You won the tiebreaker, Joshua. You get to ask the next question. Have fun!

[Joshua H]

Cedar Point and Coney Island both had "shoot-the-chute" rides in their history. In the USA, only one park has an operating antique shoot-the-chute ride, where guests ride in boats through a long, dark tunnel, and end up skimming the top of a lake for a few seconds without guard rails on either side.

Give the name of the park, the name of the ride, and the year the ride was built....

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[Harpo]

The ride is easy, although I'm having a bit of trouble pinning down a date.

The park is Lake Winnepesaukah, commonly referred to as Lake Winnie. It opened in 1925. Their first ride was the Boat Chute, which is the only remaining shoot-the-chutes in the U.S. While I couldn't find an exact year for the ride, I found references pinning it to circa 1930.

I was fortunate enough to ride the Boat Chute in 2002.

[Joshua H]

Correct.....I found the date 1927 in a couple of places...
Back to you Harpo.....

[bigrobo89]

Hi sorry i no this isnt really allowed in the way this post is run, but i think i have a decent question, so i thought i would put it down & see if anyone wants to answer it...

Alton towers recently went to the local council, inquiring about the posibility of building a new coaster... The things i want to know are

1) What type of Coaster was it
2) What was the councils answer to the proposal
3) What reasons did they give
4) What was Alton Towers response

I think this is relitavely difficult so give it a go

[Coasterholic14]

Here are the answers i could find to your questions

1) The new coaster planned would be a wooden coaster

2) The council dissapproved of the coaster, labelling it "totally inappropriate"

3)
a. "Mr Massey has recommended the planning committee throw out plans for the rollercoaster proposed for the Churnet Valley site - which is listed as ancient woodland and classed as a Grade 1 site of biological importance."---site of biological importance
b. "development would have significant adverse impact on the ancient woodland, wildlife species and habitat on the character of the conservation area and the visual amenity of the wider landscape and countryside."---disturb wildlife
c. "Trees would have to be removed including some that although they are in poor condition could be retained for the benefit of the natural habitat."
d. "damage to roots would arise from laying the foundations for the ride."---damage
e. "I feel the ride would be a major intervention into an otherwise undisturbed Grade 1 historic landscape of high quality."---disturb undisturbed land
f. "It will cut an open swathe right through the landscape."
g. "It would generate noise disturbance in an otherwise tranquil area and the previously uninterrupted view of the garden and winding woodland out to the Churnet Valley will be lost."

4)"Alton Towers has pledged minimum environmental impact over its plans for a multi-million wooden rollercoaster. Specialist assessments made on behalf of the theme park reveal that decibel levels will generally be below existing background noise."

"The long-distance ride will result in the loss of 164 trees but the planning application before Staffordshire Moorlands District Council says the vast majority are lower grade and will be replaced."

"Disruption to badgers, bats and other wildlife would also be kept to a minimum as construction proceeds for the 2005 opening."

[Harpo]

OK, this one's probably much too simple, but I'm going to ask it anyway, as it's a little bit different from the typical questions asked here. But, I'll add a couple of extra parts to make it slightly more challenging.

What coaster is touted as having been the favorite wood coaster of Elvis Presley, where is it located, when was it built, and when was it moved to its current location?

[flgirl]

Mid-South Fairgrounds and Libertyland, where you'll find North America's oldest wooden roller coaster and Elvis Presley's favorite ride, 'The Zippin' Pippin.'

[Harpo]

OK, quick! You're on the right track! Finish the full question!

However, it isn't North America's oldest coaster, in spite of the recordings at the park. The oldest is Leap The Dips at Lakemont Park, built in 1902. (Just rode that one last weekend, although I'd also experienced it in 2000.)

Oh... Joshua...

I contacted Lake Winnie, and, sure enough, 1927 is the correct year for the Boat Chute.

[flgirl]

You'll shake, rattle and roll on Elvis' favorite wooden roller coaster!

One of the oldest operating wooden roller coasters in North America, the Zippin Pippin is as popular today as it was in the early 20th century. It is 2,865 feet long, travels 20.8 mph, increasing to 40 mph at the maximum drop of 70 feet. Ride duration is 90 seconds. Great care is taken to replace its wood regularly to preserve its structure. Manufacturer is Amusement Device Co.

It was built in 1923.




http://www.virtualcoasters.com/gallery/albums/ZippinPippin/aau.jpg

[Coasterholic14]

Correction, the Zippin Pippin was actually built in 1915, called Pippin, and opened at the East End Park (now Overton Square) in Memphis. It was moved in 1923 to the fairgrounds at a cost of $45,000. The flow was changed to a figure eight. The fairgrounds later became Libertyland and the roller coaster was renamed Zippin Pippin.

[Harpo]

OK, I'll give it to flgirl, even though Coasterholic had to finish it for you! Maybe the two of you could work together on coming up with the next question!

1915 is when the ride was built, with it being moved (and, apparently, reconfigured) in 1923.

Incidentally, just over a week before he died, Elvis rented all of Libertyland during the nighttime hours for himself and 10 friends. During that time, he apparently rode the Zippin Pippin for 2 straight hours.

[Coasterholic14]

Go ahead flgirl, he passed the question over to u, i'll ask my question some other time!! : )

[Joshua H]

LOL..Harpo, I also contacted Lake Winnie, just to be sure....1927 sure enough!!!

Maybe we set a new Lake Winnie record! 2 Emails in 1 DAY!!!!

[bigrobo89]

In reply to my alton towers question, coasterholic14, you are spot on well done!!:up:

[flgirl]

Ok! Here is my question:

In 1995 a coaster was built that has the most inversions for a complete circuit coaster.
1- What is the name
2- who was the designer
3- where is it
4- how many inversions does it have

[Harpo]

I believe the 1995 coaster to which you are referring is Dragon Khan, designed by B&M (Bolliger & Mabillard), located at Universal Port Aventura in Salou, Spain, containing 8 inversions.

Of course, it no longer holds the record, but apparently it did in 1995.

[flgirl]

Either you are coaster expert or you use the same site I do....you are correct...ask the next question.

[Harpo]

Because of my earlier question where most of it was answered by flgirl, but it was completed by Coasterholic, I'm going to pass the baton to Coasterholic.

Launch the next question, Coasterholic!

[Coasterholic14]

Thx Harpo, i have been dying to ask this question!! Ok, i know u r all tired of six flags questions, but this one i think is really neat...its a multi-part question.

Ok, the first Six Flags park to open was Slix Flags Over Texas in 1961. Who was it that opened the first six flags park, why did he decide to call it Six Flags Over Texas, what was the first name he thought of for the park, and what where the original six flags parks?

I know its a lot, but i think this is a good thing for coaster-freaks like myself to know.

[CoasterXtremist]

google.com probably hates me now...any hints coasterholic?

[Coasterholic14]

If u have, or have access to, issue 78 of ACE's Roller Coaster! magazine, then u r in very good shape!!!!!!!

[kbendiksen]

Okay I'll try to answer your question coasterholic.

1) Angus Wynne JR. opened the First six flags park.

2) Wynne decided his park would have 6 areas based on the governments that ruled Texas(Spain, France, Mexio, Republic of Texas, The Confederate States and the USA) named after The Six Flags of Texas.

3) First name he thought of was Six Flags under texas but decided Texas should not be under anything.

4) the original six flags parks were:
Six flags over Texas- Arlington, Texas
Six flags Over Georgia- Atlanta,Georgia
Six Flags Over Mid-America(now Known as Sig Flags St. Louis)- ST. Louis,Missouri

I think I got number 4 right but not for sure.

[Coasterholic14]

good job, u must have that issue of Roller Coaster! Just a few things to make minor corrections to so not to confuse them! The original was actually Texas Under Six Flags, but Six Flags Under Texas was realativelyclose. Also, he called it Six Flags Over Texas, because he wanted to base it on Texas history, and Texas history included 8 changes in sovereignty, with 6 gov'ts having flown their flags over the state.

kbendiksen, on to u!!!!!!!

[kbendiksen]

No I don't have that issue I just did a google search on six flags history.Now onto my question.

The question I have is on the worlds oldest standing rollercoaster which is also the last of its kind in north america. What i want to know is.

What Type of rollercoaster is it?
(examples of the type i'm looking for would be like floorless, steel twister.)

the year it was built,it's location,who built it?

How many years was it standing but not operating and the year it reopened?

The name of the group that raised money to restore the coaster?

I don't think it is to hard of a question, but good luck

[CoasterXtremist]

Originally posted by kbendiksen
What Type of rollercoaster is it?
(examples of the type i'm looking for would be like floorless, steel twister.)

That would be Leap the Dips Roller Coaster and it is the last known example side-friction figure eight roller coaster.

the year it was built,it's location,who built it?

1902, Lakemont Park, E. Joy Morris Company

How many years was it standing but not operating and the year it reopened?

12 yrs, 1999

The name of the group that raised money to restore the coaster?

The Leap the Dips Preservation Foundation, Inc

[kbendiksen]

Holy smokes was that quick i guess it was easy.
I don't know where you got the info but it is right just a minor note rcdb list the years of standing not operating as 12 and the ride zone lists it as 14 years.

Your turn CoasterXtremist.

[CoasterXtremist]

I actually got my info from http://www.leapthedips.org/.
Now I gotta find a good question. Here we go, a Multi Question:

What is the name of the other remaining Figure Eight Side Friction Coaster besides Leap The Dips, when was it built, it is the oldest (BLANK) roller coaster, where was it found, and who restored it, and what it its other catagory besides Side Friction?

[iAMpaste001]

The other figure-eight side friction coaster (also called "the oldest touring roller coaster") is Runaway Coaster, found in Rotunda Amusement Park in England. The wooden coaster was built in 1920, but in 1997 was found in a field in Holland. It was bought and restored by Jimmy Godden, owner of Rotunda.

[CoasterXtremist]

Correct Paste, your go.

[iAMpaste001]

I got it right, woohoo! :D I'll post a question in a little while, as soon as I can think of a really good one :weird:

[CoasterXtremist]

Since no there's no current question...

What is the 6th Longest steel roller coaster in the world, what park is it located in, when was it opened (day and year/year), what was its theme, and trains depart every how many seconds?

[Top Thrill Drag]

i cant answer all of your question but i think its Fujiyama at Fuji-Q Highlands. I dont know the day but im pretty sure that it opened July of 1996 and it was themed to the real Mt. Fujiyama. I dont know the day it opened or how often trains depart the station--heck, i dont even know if im right--lol-sorry!

[CoasterXtremist]

Nope, it's one the mainland of the U.S.

[Top Thrill Drag]

do u mean the 6th longest roller coaster in the US or that its in the US?

*OPPS, my bad i missed the word STEEL. I thought u meant both wood and steel

[fasterthanlight]

Calfornia Screamin'
Disney's Calfornia Adventure
2/8/2001
Looks like a wooden coaster
36 Seconds
:) ;) :up:

[iAMpaste001]

Sorry that took me a while, I have a question so I'll just post it now. It too is a multiple question one.

What is the oldest coaster with the name "Bluestreak"? When was it built, who designed it and what park was it in? If it was in another park at some point in its lifetime, what was it named there?

[dnott]

Originally posted by iAMpaste001
What is the oldest coaster with the name "Bluestreak"? When was it built, who designed it and what park was it in? If it was in another park at some point in its lifetime, what was it named there?

Conneaut Lake Park Built in 1937?

But I thought this park had closed.

[iAMpaste001]

Nope sorry, keep trying...oh and I believe Conneaut is still open...ask Harpo, I think he went there earlier this summer. He'd know better than me. :)

[Harpo]

I was at Conneaut on July 6th. If it's closed, then I must have dreamt that visit, and my camera dreamt the photos! Of course, I suppose that's possible.

As I understand it, Conneaut was not sure if they'd have the funding to open this year. But, they apparently were able to pull the funding together, and, I believe, opened on Memorial Day weekend. The Blue Streak at Conneaut is a lot of fun. I highly recommend getting there to ride it this year, if at all possible, since no one really knows how long Conneaut will last.

[CoasterXtremist]

Originally posted by iAMpaste001
What is the oldest coaster with the name "Bluestreak"? When was it built, who designed it and what park was it in? If it was in another park at some point in its lifetime, what was it named there?

Do you mean currently operating?

[iAMpaste001]

Not necessarily...just the oldest, whether in operation or not

[fasterthanlight]

The Second Question I get right in a Row:

Meyer's Lake Park
1920-1923
Sinclair/Ehert

If this is right, do I get to post 2 questions? I got the last one right...

[iAMpaste001]

If that was your answer to the Bluestreak question, then no, you can't post two because you didn't get that one right...sorry, keep looking...the truth is out there...:confused:

[fasterthanlight]

How about:
Riverview Park
1911-1923
John A. Miller, Fredrick Ingersoll
Type: Side Friction.

[IEATPASTE001]

Very good faster then light, that is correct, i thought up of the question, but she did the work, your turn!

[fasterthanlight]

I hope this multi, multi, multi part Q? isn't too much.

1. What is the park with the 11th most inversions in the world and how many inversions is that?

2. What is the name of their newest steel coaster?

3. Who was the builder of that coaster?

4. How long is it? How high is it? How many inversions does it have? How fast does it go?

5. How fast is it launched at?

I hope this info is easy to find. Good Luck:up: :up: :)

[Coasterholic14]

1) Six Flags St. Louis, Eureka, MO, USA

2) Mr. Freeze

3) Premier Rides

4 & 5) Statistics
Length (feet): 1300'
Height (feet): 218'
Inversions: 1
Speed (mph): 70


Vehicles
Arrangement: 2 trains with 5 cars per train. Riders are arranged 2 across in 2 rows for a total of 20 riders per train.


Other Information
Features: LIM propulsion. 0-70 mph in 3.78 seconds. 190 foot tunnel.

[fasterthanlight]

You are good. You must've used the same source as me! (www.rcdb.com) That is correct! But you still have to say how many inversions this park contains:(

[Coasterholic14]

oops, forgot about that, it has 10 inversions total.

[fasterthanlight]

Yep. Thats right.

[CoasterXtremist]

Current Question?

[fasterthanlight]

Dunno. I am going to skip my second one to prevent any more mix up. The current Q? Belongs to Coasterholic14. :)

[Coasterholic14]

srry about the delay in the question, i wasnt here really yesterday, so i didnt get a chance to post. Anywayz...here goes

What roller coaster holds the record for having the most color schemes, how many official color schemes has it had, and which color scheme did it hold the longest? Also describe each of the color schemes.

Note: I often times get my questions from interesting things i read in Roller Coaster! magazine.

[Harpo]

Dang, I read about that, but I don't recall the name of the coaster. I wonder where I put that issue...

[dnott]

Originally posted by Harpo

As I understand it, Conneaut was not sure if they'd have the funding to open this year. But, they apparently were able to pull the funding together, and, I believe, opened on Memorial Day weekend.

A few years back whenb I was visiting relatives, the park was closed that year. I was actually disappointed. Mom told me it was a cool park.:)

[CedarPoint89]

stumped me, i have no idea, ive looked around cant find anything

[Coasterholic14]

if nobody guesses within a few days, i will post the answer.

[CoasterXtremist]

Originally posted by Coasterholic14
if nobody guesses within a few days, i will post the answer.

That seems very likely.

[dnott]

Originally posted by Coasterholic14

What roller coaster holds the record for having the most color schemes, how many official color schemes has it had, and which color scheme did it hold the longest? Also describe each of the color schemes.


I am thinking maybe somewhere in Las Vegas with all the bright lights and colors?

[Coasterholic14]

Originally posted by CoasterXtremist
That seems very likely.

Yes it does right now...should i make tonight the deadline?

Here is a clue: Texas (location)

[rollerfreak83]

According to the rules I set up awhile ago, The deadline has already passed.

[Coasterholic14]

srry i didnt get to get on last night to post the answers, here they are:
1)coaster that holds the record: Shockwave@SFoT
2)7 color schemes
3)Color Scheme 4
Describe:
Scheme 1: Solid White
Scheme 2: Solid Dark Blue
Scheme 3: Solid Cobalt Blue (Sky Blue)
Scheme 4: Silver Track, Royal Blue Supports (Dallas Cowboys colors--thats why it was most popular)
Scheme 5: Yellow Supports, Pink on inside of track loops, white track
Scheme 6: Red Supports, Blue track, yellow accent on staircase
Scheme 7 (current): Blue Supports, "Marvin-esque" green (lime green)

New question to come later!!!!!!!!!

[fasterthanlight]

Current Question???

[billybgate]

I've got a question!!!! Can i go next? please? please?!!

Jo

[CoasterXtremist]

Just to start things up again...

What is the name of the only stand up roller coaster in Asia that isn't just a Stand Up Coaster? What is its other Catagory, when was it opened, and finish this statement about it: "Originally opened in 1990 as part of the"

[Harpo]

Fujin-Raijin at Mitsui Greenland, opened in 1999. It is also a twin coaster.

The quote from RCDB states: Originally opened in 1990 as part of the Garden and Greenery Expo in Osaka.

[billybgate]

can i ask one??

[iAMpaste001]

You have to answer one correctly to get your turn asking...so since Harpo got the last one, it's his turn to ask...then if you get that one, you can ask. Unless someone gives you their turn maybe. :)

[IEATPASTE001]

BillyGate Asked his Q, and the answer is No so now i get to take over! ;)

[RCTXtream]

whats the next question? YOU CRAZY PEOPLE LOST ME!
I have a question just for fun.

The Titan in Six Flags Over Texas was opened on April 27th 2001. This coaster was built by Giovanola. How many cranes, nuts, and bolts were used to build this hypercoaster?

Dont bother checking rcdb its not there. I know all this because I worked for Giovanola and I am the designer of the Titan and Goliath in SFMM. Now I work for Intamin AG. You might know my latest ride at CP. TOP THRILL DRAGSTER!. Its my masterpiece!

BONUS QUESTION: Whats Top Thrill Dragster's acceleration, max speed, height, and how many watts of electricity does it use.- This on is easy!

[IEATPASTE001]

One sec off topic....so you designed TTD and titan? but your not a student in austin? your a joke no need to lie. Werner Strengel(sp?) Designed TTD and i know you didn't Design Titan.


Well here is a guess about TTD it should be able to go up to 150-170 MPH since the launch is longer then XL's and XL's can do well over 100 mph.

[ragingbegal]

Thats your masterpiece? A L-TH-B? My sister could have designed a more complexe ride.

[RCTXtream]

RAGINGBEGAL has Blink-182's Anthem song as signiture! neato!

[ragingbegal]

Yes, and I was mocking you.

[RCTXtream]

What bands you like? RAGINGBEGAL

[IEATPASTE001]

Well you said MAX meaning TOP TOTAL HIGHEST, not what is it running now. It does over 120, the fastest i have been on was 125, and don't knock a ride before you ride it. please you don't have to cuss and be beligerant.

[RCTXtream]

SORRY cant help you.








I'll stop

[Harpo]

OK, since it's apparently my turn, and in an effort to get things back on track, here's a tricky one...

On Twilight Zone Tower of Terror at the Disney/MGM Studios, there's a significant inconsistency between the images of the building as shown on the monitors during the preshow, and the actual building itself. What is this inconsistency? (Note: "significant" is the key word here. I'm not looking for something minor like one brick that's out of place! :) )

[Coasterholic14]

dang...no way i will get this one, i havent been to disney in about 4-5yrs, and i only rode it 2x so far, and i have absolutely no memory of the pre-show stuff.

[Squid2]

Okay, I'm going to take a wild stab at this one, even though I've never been there nor seen the pre show... the building is not the same height as shown in the preshow?

Squid2

[RCTXtream]

the building is a different color in the pre-show

[Joshua H]

On the buiding, the Towers where the Elevators used to live are now gone....In the video, the Elevators are shown to be in 2 towers attached to the outer wall of the current building...I guess the large blast on the front of the current building is where those 2 towers have fallen off...BUT, it's interesting that the Elevators have somehow shifted into the interior of the buiding....

[ragingbegal]

Originally posted by Joshua H
On the buiding, the Towers where the Elevators used to live are now gone....In the video, the Elevators are shown to be in 2 towers attached to the outer wall of the current building...I guess the large blast on the front of the current building is where those 2 towers have fallen off...BUT, it's interesting that the Elevators have somehow shifted into the interior of the buiding....
I always thought that was because the elevators you ride in are "ghost" elevators that fit in with the storyline.

[Harpo]

No one's found it yet. The missing towers are expected due to the preshow, but that's looking in the right area. Also, it doesn't have to do with something as minor as color.

Here's a hint: With careful examination of the tower, it would be possible to guess the issue without seeing the preshow. Think physics.

Have fun!

[CoasterXtremist]

Well this thread died...Answer anyone?

[RCTXtream]

I dont think anyone will give us the answer. Wonder if we could just ask a new question?

[Harpo]

Whoops, forgot about it.

Correct answer: "Hollywood Tower Hotel" sign on top of building is not shown in the preshow video. More than that, it occupies the same space as the towers that disappeared, hence, if it did exist at the time of those towers, they would have violated laws of physics by sharing the same space.

Replacement question: On the Cedar Point & Lake Erie Railroad, what is the name of the skeleton town that the ride passes through when going from Frontiertown to the Wildcat midway?

[RCTXtream]

The Cedar Point skeleton!?!? LOL I've never been to CP, just making a weird guess.LOL:D

[Harpo]

Weird, and way off base. Sorry about that. Care to search the Internet and try again?

[RCTXtream]

Can you give me a hint on where to search?:D So I can cheat!:D

[Harpo]

I already have! Good luck!

(Hmmm, what DOES that button do?)

[RCTXtream]

Oh! Right! Stupid me!LOL:D

[Top Thrill Drag]

Isnt it Boneville?

[Harpo]

(to the tune of Last Train To Clarksville by the Monkees...)

Take the last train to Boneville, and I'll scare you at the station. Now the next question's yours, so you may continue this conversation. Don't be slow. Oh no no no. Oh no no noooooooo!

Yep, Boneville is the correct response. Congratulations. TTD, the floor is now yours. (But remember, the floor's a loaner -- if you must expectorate, please do so in the spitoon!)

Sorry about that. Guess I'm in a silly mood tonight. I'm also logging off now. Have a good night!

[Top Thrill Drag]

ok this might be hard and this might be easy but here goes: What are the overall dimensions of CP's Blue Streak.

By overall dimensions i mean _ feet long _ feet wide located on _ acres.

Good luck and I hope this wasnt too easy for u all!

* Oh and by feet long i dont mean track length.

[Coasterholic14]

Blue Streak: 2,558ft track length, 1,200 feet long, 100 feet wide, located on 2.75 acres

[Top Thrill Drag]

Congrats Coasterholic, u got it and u get to ask the next question. BTW, do u have the official Cedar Point Roller Coaster Reference Guide?-That's where I got my question from.:D

[Coasterholic14]

BTW, do u have the official Cedar Point Roller Coaster Reference Guide?-That's where I got my question from.:D

No, its just that i used to visit the cedar point official site so much i kinda learned them over time cause all those stats are on there.

Question: (should be easy)
What kind of coaster is PC getting, where are they getting it from, what was its previous name, what is being built in its place, and how does it benefit both parks?

[Top Thrill Drag]

They're getting a Vekoma Flying roller coaster. They are getting it from Paramount's Great America. It was named Stealth. In its place will be Boomerang Bay, a waterpark. For the last part of your question, it really can't be answered cause its more of a "your opinion" question than a fact--some people might not like Stealth leaving PGA (I know I wouldnt) and some people might like the fact that they are getting a waterpark. And the PC people might not be happy they are getting a VEKOMA flying coaster but they might just be happy that they are getting a new coaster. U get what I'm saying? But i think i've got the rest of the info right...

[IEATPASTE001]

Vekoma Flyers are fun, atleast i think so, they are not scary at all but very fun!

[Harpo]

I'd much rather do a B&M flyer. It has a far superior harness design.

[Coasterholic14]

TTD, you got it!!!! Even how it benefits both pretty much...see, PGA wants to build that new water park, which is one of their benefits. Also, the way the built the coaster and where they built it has sort of land-locked the land behind the coaster...and the way land is in california and how much it costs, they felt this would benefit them. Benefits carowinds, because they were in need of a new thrill ride attraction instead of the stupid family attractions and re-theming 1/2 the park to nick or animation station.

[Top Thrill Drag]

Alright, this might be confusing but once upon a time, CP decided to build a new roller coaster. They wanted to name it _______ but the public added the word _______ to the title.

Fill in the blanks

[IEATPASTE001]

Dragon for the first blank and Iron for the second...hehe Draggin' Iron! hehe really thats my guess.

[Top Thrill Drag]

No, i dont mean that the public added a word to make fun of it, they actually named the ride this.

[IEATPASTE001]

No i mean CP was going to call Iron dragon the Dragon but people wanted to call it Iron Dragon, but i made a joke about it, i am just guessing and pulling that out of my rear lol just a wild guess.

[Top Thrill Drag]

No, its not the iron dragon try again cause it seems ur the only one trying--lol.

[IEATPASTE001]

Its the Blue Streak isn't it?


Named after the highschool? thats another guess.

[Top Thrill Drag]

no...

[Coasterholic14]

Is it Wicked Twister, just a guess...original name twister, public added wicked to make it wicked twister??

[IEATPASTE001]

Cedar Creek Mine Ride? the Cedar Creek was added to the original name that is Mine Ride.

[Top Thrill Drag]

no and no--heres another clue this ride was never announced with just one name--they wanted to name it with one name before they announced it and according to them they decided to add the other word because that was the public wanted.

[IEATPASTE001]

Avalanche Run?

[Top Thrill Drag]

no...--once upon a time doesnt neceassarily mean a long time ago...;)

[Coasterholic14]

Top Thrill Dragster?...original name dragster, public added Top Thrill to name to make it Top Thrill Dragster??

[Top Thrill Drag]

not that new...

[RCTXtream]

Magnum! The XL-200 was added!

[Joshua H]

I was going to guess the other way around...seems like I heard this somewhere???
so I would guess XL-200 and the Magnum was added.....
I can't seem to find out for sure on the internet.....

[Top Thrill Drag]

not that old--they didnt announce it with one name and then the public just added another name ot it after it was announced, this ride was named WITH the public name.

[IEATPASTE001]

Mean Streak

[Harpo]

Odd, but I haven't heard this one.

I'd have to guess that it's really lame... Woodstock having Express tacked on to the end. Instead of just being Woodstock's coaster, it's Woodstock's Express. (Or, as Paste would prefer, Woodstock's Revenge.)

[Joshua H]

You're not talking about Mantis being called "Banshee" are you?

[LP_Reanimator]

Wanted to name it "Wild" but "cat" was added?

Wanted to name it "Woodstock" but " 's Express" was added?



I don't know.

[Joshua H]

If I were to just guess...Maybe the Coaster was going to be called "force" and the public added Millennium?

[Top Thrill Drag]

Congrats Joshua H! You got it--the park wanted to name MF Millennium, but then the (according to them) public added the word Force on the end and they went with it. Your turn!

[Joshua H]

Since I technically got the answer backwards, here's an easy question:

For what park did Walt Disney originally design the "Country Bear Jamboree"?

[raptorrvnge4928]

Walt Disney World, Orlando Fl.

[Joshua H]

Nope...

[raptorrvnge4928]

Walt DisneyLand, anaehim, CA?

[Joshua H]

Disneyland is not it either....

[stpren]

This may be a crazy guess, but it could be Cedar Point to go with the Berenstein Bear themeing.

[Joshua H]

Nope....
Hint...where the attraction was originally designed for and where it actually first opened are 2 different places....

[Squid2]

Hmmm.... Epcot?

Squid2

[Joshua H]

nope...

[raptorrvnge4928]

I got it, I got it!!!... Mineral King Ski Resort. (Actually decided to do a minimal of research). :D

[Joshua H]

YOU GOT IT, YOU GOT IT!

There were plans to turn the Mineral King Valley area of California into a ski resort. One of the proposed ideas for the resort was an Audio-Animatronics bear-band show, featuring singing bears of all sizes and shapes. The ski resort was never built, but Disney was looking for new ideas to include in the Walt Disney World Resort, and brought back the old idea....

Your turn Raptor

[raptorrvnge4928]

Thank you Joshua, I'll take it from here. :D Hello gang, its me... your favorite quizmaster!! :D Now if any of you have lived through my previous ramblings....errrr.... questions, you know the style. There is no simple solution to the question. However, I dont think this is a very hard question. But then on the other hand, when my calculus professor assigns those wretched problems, he doesnt think they are difficult either..... the class begs to differ. Anyways, onwards with the game, right?

I have seen many, many threads on this board debunking six flags, making it seem like a second rate park chain. To me, a park is a park, there are no real bad parks.... just like there is no real bad sex... well, yea I guess there is, but that is a different topic all together. This question will only consider 5 parks in the entire Six Flags chain: Six Flags Great America, Great Adventure, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Magic Mountain and Six Flags over Georgia. (Sorry you SFWOA fans, you were left out of this quiz:D ).

First off, we all know that the inferior SFMM is currently tied to the superior Cedar Point, having the most rollercoasters in one park. However, considering coasters that have been demolished or removed, which one of these parks has had the most rollercoasters in its park? Note: I am considering ALL rollercoasters that have ever been in that park. This includes coasters that have been removed, shipped to other six flags parks, etc. I do not count racing/dueling coasters as two different coasters. And for the special case of SFGrAv case, I did NOT count 'Lightning Loops as two different coasters.:D

2) (Dont worry, it gets much easier from here.) Which of these park(s) has the most B&M coasters?

3) Which of these parks had, the greatest combination of Arrow and Intamin coasters in its parks. (once again, this question is considered throughout the park's history).

4) How many of these theme parks had a rollercoaster,that was of the same manufacturer of the removed ride, "The King Cobra" at Paramount's Kings Island?

5) Which of these parks has the most Premiere rollercoasters.

6.) If SFMM has 16, with the most rollercoasters currently in one park, which park out of those 5 listed comes in 2nd place?

7) Name the final park out of those 5 that did not appear in any of the previous 6 answers.

Note: This question may take a little research.... unless you are a Six Flags genius, then kudos to you. Have fun with it and good luck.

[RCTXtream]

Ok I have the answers for questions 1-5, but I dont really understand 6 and 7. Can you explain them better? I can probably get this question right only if I knew exactly what 6 and 7 are asking.

[raptorrvnge4928]

6) If SFMM has the most operating rollercoasters with 16, which of these parks comes in 2nd witht he most operating rollercoasters.

7) One of these parks listed was not an answer to the previous 6 questions, which one was it? (This question would make sense if you got the other 6 correct).

[RCTXtream]

I'm still confused but i'll give it a shot.

These are my answers......

1. Cedar Point had the most rollercoasters total
2. Magic Mountain had the most B&M coasters
3. Cedar Point has the most combo of Arrow and Intamin coasters
4. I dont think any of the two had a ride manufactured by Togo
5. SFMM didn't have any Premiere so Cedar Point would have the most made by them

Numbers 6 and 7 are probably not right but i'll try at them....

6. If you are only talking about SFMM and CP, then CP would come in second right?

7. I'm going to take a stupid guess, SFMM......I dont really know.

Well those are my answers. I dont really think some of them are right but oh well. At least I tried.:)

[raptorrvnge4928]

No. reread the question. It is out of the six flag parks listed.

[RCTXtream]

Ok I think I've got it now. I missed the list of SF parks. I read to fast sometimes and I'll miss things.

Well here are my new answers, hope these are the right ones.....

1. SFGAd (Great Adventure)
2. SFGA & SFGAd
3. SFMM
4. SFGAd
5. SFFT & SFGAd
6. SFGAd
7. SFoG

Well that wasn't that bad since I knew most of the answers, just didn't read the questions right. Hope they are right.

[raptorrvnge4928]

nope... sorry, they arent correct.

[RCTXtream]

Gosh darnit! Maybe I should research on this then. Ok, tell me this though. Are any of those answers right, or even close to right? Well I'll try again.

[raptorrvnge4928]

Yes, some are very correct.

[fasterthanlight]

Question Removed

[raptorrvnge4928]

Oh my bad faster... I forgot... apparantly YOU must have the right to start a new question, boviously after not having ANSWERED one your own. Go ahead and take it away, chum.

[CoasterXtremist]

The deadline has passed, raptor, next time try to make a question that everyone can remotely answer.

[raptorrvnge4928]

oh my bad coasterextremist, You could have found the answer to every one of those questions at rcdb.com. I am sorry, that question was intended for those who werent afraid to look for an answer. My apology to those who decided not to. Had you decided to actually check out the answer, you couldve A) looked on a google search. B) found every single answer at rcdb.com... C) done a little research.


...and D, when was there a deadline?


besides, if I had to do a little research to find the "country bears answer, why shouldnt you guys have to do the same? are you just lazy? were ALL of the questions on the quiz, questions that you could answer without putting a little work into it?

Edit: My apology, the rules do say that there is a 72 hour time limit. However, they also state that I must give the answer to the question, and that I may ask another one. Do you all give up?

[fasterthanlight]

Fine, have your question. I don't care, I just want a question to answer. (I will go delete mine) Really, just take it...:confused:
P.S. Sorry! I didn't realize that he hadn't answered the question... i saw the words "you are correct" and figured that he answered it. Until just now I realized that he didn't. Very sry.:cry: :)

[raptorrvnge4928]

No go ahead and take the question, its cool. It just struck a little nerve when certain members of the audience claim that a question is to hard, when we all very well know that they had not looked for the answer themself. Not a very big fan of people who wont look for their answers in life, and demand that they are spoonfed to them. So if your question is easier, take it faster....

[CoasterXtremist]

Originally posted by raptorrvnge4928
It just struck a little nerve when certain members of the audience claim that a question is to hard, when we all very well know that they had not looked for the answer themself. Not a very big fan of people who wont look for their answers in life, and demand that they are spoonfed to them.

How could you possibly know I didn't look for the answers?
I'd love to know.

I did look for the answers, I couldn't find all of them, some were very hard questions. Only 1 person answered any of your questions just to iove you a clue.

Yes, I don't look for anwers in life, please spoonfeed me. :rolleyes:

[RCTXtream]

Ok raptor, I'm just curious now. What are the answers to your question?

[Squid2]

Just offhand, I have a great idea for a question, relatively difficult, that can't be looked up on rcdb. If there are no objections over the next couple of days, I'd like to post it. Thoughts?

Squid2

[raptorrvnge4928]

Originally posted by CoasterXtremist
How could you possibly know I didn't look for the answers?
I'd love to know.

I did look for the answers, I couldn't find all of them, some were very hard questions. Only 1 person answered any of your questions just to iove you a clue.

Yes, I don't look for anwers in life, please spoonfeed me. :rolleyes:

Well I personally derive this from the fact, that in the thread that is entitled "what the...", you proceeded to bash ragingbegal about his 'advice' he gave for somebody who alledgedly downloaded a copy, that may not have even been downloaded illegally. Had you actually read his post, you would have learned that what he proposed as a solution, was in fact a joke. Do you remember that one Coaster Extremist? Ouch. I suppose you don't... I presume this by the fact that if you did remember that, you would not have replied....


... and on rcdb.com, did you click on each theme parks link, look at the coasters that are currently there, then look at the ones that were dismantled?

To break this down a bit simpler for you, coaster, here is an example of the links that rcdb provides for you, regarding this question... click here (http://www.rcdb.com/locationdetail2.htm)

Now, after learning how to do a little research, could you honestly still say this was a really hard question to answer?


And for the answers
1) SF Gr Adv
2) SFMM, SF Gr Adv.
3) SFGrAm
4) SFGrAdv
5) SfGrAd
6) SFFT,SFGrAd
7) SFOG

And one more question, I do concede that only one person tried to answer the question, but is it only a coincidence that only you, Coasterextremist, complained about the difficulty of the question?Consider yourself spoonfed. Have a good one, old chum.

[Squid2]

Well, since this topic seems to have died, I'll try and restart it.

Again, you won't be able to find this info on rcdb; you'll have to look elsewhere.

In the history of Six Flags Over Georgia, there has been one case of a coaster derailing, destroying part of the coaster in the process.

Here's the question, and it's a three parter.

1.) Which coaster was it?
2.) How many people died or were injured?
3.) What was happening to the coaster when the wreck occured?

Squid2

[kbendiksen]

I guess this died out and to think I used to enjoy this thread.

[Harpo]

Well, in a shameless effort to try and restart this thread, here's a softball question. (Well, OK, it's easy for anyone that knows my favorite park, which should make it remarkably simple!)

In 2004, there's a park that will have coasters celebrating their 5th, 10th, 15th, 25th, 35th, and 40th "birthdays." (I.e., they were built in 1999, 1994, 1989, 1979, 1969, and 1964.) What is the park and, listed by year, what are the coasters?

Park:
5th:
10th:
15th:
25th:
35th:
40th:

Oh, I should also comment that 2004 will be the 135th operating season for the park (134th anniversary, 135th season, since the 1st anniversary would actually be the 2nd operating season), and my 35th consecutive season visiting that park.

[redroban]

Originally posted by Squid2
Well, since this topic seems to have died, I'll try and restart it.

Again, you won't be able to find this info on rcdb; you'll have to look elsewhere.

In the history of Six Flags Over Georgia, there has been one case of a coaster derailing, destroying part of the coaster in the process.

Here's the question, and it's a three parter.

1.) Which coaster was it?
2.) How many people died or were injured?
3.) What was happening to the coaster when the wreck occured?

Squid2

Hmm...never heard of this event. However, on two separate trips to the park I personally watched the Mindbender's front car derail coming around the final bend before the station. Sooo...I would guess the Mindbender coming into the final bend. I have no idea as to injuries.

[IronWolf98]

Originally posted by raptorrvnge4928

... and on rcdb.com, did you click on each theme parks link, look at the coasters that are currently there, then look at the ones that were dismantled?
Now, after learning how to do a little research, could you honestly still say this was a really hard question to answer?


And for the answers
1) SF Gr Adv
2) SFMM, SF Gr Adv.
3) SFGrAm
4) SFGrAdv
5) SfGrAd
6) SFFT,SFGrAd
7) SFOG


Ummm...Shouldn't SFGrAm also be the answer to no.2? It has 4 B&M coasters as well. 1) Iron Wolf 2) Superman 3) Raging Bull 4)Batman SFMM only has three: 1) Riddler's Revenge 2) Batman 3) Scream...am I missing one?

[Squid2]

Hmmm... red, I've never heard of the Mindbender derailing, ever. Can you tell me what happened? Did the car actually leave the track?

Also, regarding my question... not only did a single car derail, the ENTIRE TRAIN derailed. Again, this one will be difficult to track down... so here's a hint.

There's only been 12 coasters at SFoG. In order of construction, roughly...

#1 - Dahlonega Mine Train
#2 - Mini Mine Train *
#3 - Great American Scream Machine
#4 - Mindbender
#5 - Z Force *
#6 - Ninja
#7 - Viper *
#8 - Batman: The Ride
#9 - Georgia Cyclone
#10- Georgia Scorcher
#11- Deja Vu
#12- Superman: Ultimate Flight

* - Removed from park.

Since I've never heard of the Mindbender derailing, that's not it. That leaves 11 coasters for people to research.

Squid2

[redroban]

Squid, I don't remember the dates involved with the Mindbender derailments, but I think that at least one of them occurred when it was painted brown. So at least one occurred before it became the Riddler's Mindbender. Brown may have been a rust protectant for all I know.

The same thing happened on both occasions. The train was coming around the final bend just above the midway games, and something, I've always guessed the weld in the track where it went from bent to straight, caused the front wheels of the front car to disengage, bending the car up and over the track about 4 to 6 inches at an angle. I was so astonished the first time, arriving after it happened, that I thought maintenance was doing routine work and had lifted the car up. Then I realized there were still passengers in some of the cars. It really worried me when I heard the coaster was back up and running 2 hours later.
The second time happened like the first, except I was in the vicinity when it happened. There was a holler, but you hear that all the time on coasters. Then we realized people were laughing and calling out. Turning around on the ground, we saw the front car in the same position as the last time I was in the park. I was too nervous to ride Mindbender for some time after that.
My memory is hazy, but it seems to me that the final curve looked reworked when I visited the last few times. I wasn't looking for that however, so it was just a casual observation.

[RCTXtream]

Is this thread dead again???

[Squid2]

Yea... want to start a new one?

Squid2