Smooth Sailing for "The Voyage!" v1.5 (Holiday World is Now Open)

[WoddenWarior]

COUNTDOWN TO THE VOYAGE! (http://www.7is7.com/otto/countdown.html?year=2006&month=5&date=6&hrs=10&min=0&sec=0&tz=local&title=Countdown%20To%20The%20Voyage%21&lang=en&bgcolor=%23CCFFFF)

HOLIDAY WORLD OPENS THIS SATURDAY!

Voyage Videos (http://www.holidayworld.com/voyage_videos.html)

LIVE WEBCAME VIEW:
http://wfie.static.worldnow.com/images/incoming/hwcam.jpg

A fresh start, a fresh crew.


The Voyage's second crew has arrived and are taking over the construction project!

From a post titled "Gripe much about your work space?"
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/upsohigh-710727.jpg


I see airtime!!!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2ndhill-768800.jpg


Is that awesome looking or what?
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Matt1-714372.JPG


A crew from The Discovery Channel in London was there to film The Voyage's progress.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/DiscChMrsK-702769.jpg

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/chadwick-784800.jpg



Seems to be coming along very nicely. :)

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11/4

From the 4th of July section:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/fcfactory-705235.jpg

From behind Bamboo Chute:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/RRNov4-786582.jpg

From Banboo Chute and AmaZoom spash pool:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4splash-700221.jpg

Ahhh....the beauty...
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4leaves-797009.jpg


This is probably the most beautiful ride and setting for a ride I have ever seen! I mean, check out http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Matt1-714372.JPG Is that awesome or what!?!


Yes, I'm still drooling...

And yes, more randomness...
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/swgr-777988.jpg


AWEXOME DUMP TRUCK ACTION!

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11/8

Lift hill goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4lift-785070.jpg

More lift hill goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4lift2-789107.jpg


New wallpapers: (http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/wallpapers.html)
http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/images/wp_ex_voayage_fall_sm_a.jpg
http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/images/wp_ex_voayage_fall_sm_b.jpg



SCHWEET!

They topped off the 2nd hill yesterday. This thing is coming along very nicely...

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Topping2nd-705602.jpg

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Topping2med-760911.jpg

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Topping2wide-757458.jpg



Finally, a very exciting quote from Paula:
So now it's time to pay attention to Hill #3. And the five tunnels. And a little something extra we've recently added to the design.

It's a great new element, but not something we can discuss just yet.

The best part of it, though, is that The Gravity Group and Will are still scrutinizing the design and making improvements here and there.

And as I always end it:
SHWEET!

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11/10



That's one big WOODdie! (Inside joke. Don't worry.)
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/114trackerswide-740824.jpg

Lowering some crap into place:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/114trackers-768600.jpg

SCHWEET!

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11/16

Tunnel #1 is going in place. w00t. w00t.

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel-762648.JPG

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel1-794244.JPG

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel4-718327.JPG

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel3-756709.JPG



SCHWEET!!!


Oh, and the new element will be announced early next week on the CoasterBuzz (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel3-756709.JPG) podcast. Be sure to listen...even though it isn't as good as Coaster Radio or In The Loop, but whatever.

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11/19

HUGE update today!

Look at how close the tracks are:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18cross-752541.JPG

Can you say 'Head Chopper?':
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18lift-730616.JPG

Second hill and return track:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18second-777892.JPG

More head chopped goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18secondcu-722651.JPG

The GIGANTIC third hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18tom-702145.JPG

The first tunnel:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18tunnel-707626.JPG

SCHWEET!

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11/22

Will and Pat Koch traveled to IAPPA recently. Here they are in the Voyage train:

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/iaapavoyagetrain-784352.JPG

There's a new style of divider they are using:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/seatdivider-756583.JPG

The train in all its glory:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/iaapavoyage-752720.JPG

The Koch's and The Gravity Group:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/GGandKochs-721268.JPG
Front: Pat, Will
Back: Korey, Chad, Larry, Mike



BIG news!!! The new element has been unveiled. It's a....


(long drumroll.........)

3rd 90deg BANK! w00t! w00t! It will be placed right after the first (In the turn around) in a kind of swooping motion.

SCHWEET!

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1/24

The Gravity Group has added some AMAZING shots of the Voyage. Check them out HERE (http://thegravitygroup.com/voyage/12-05/index.htm)

And now: HOLIBLOG UPDATE TIME!!!!

The 3-Story Voyage Station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/112Voyagestation-722043.jpg

The last tunnel wrapping around the station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/1806lasttunnel-716220.jpg

Don't look down:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/118Voyagefinish-773894.JPG
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/118Voyage-773726.JPG

This is what you'll see at the top of the hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/118down-701065.JPG


Also, head over to the HoliBlog (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html) for more random pictures and updates on Gobbler Getaway, the new Sally dark ride coming to Holiday World.


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2/01

They put the roof on the station recently.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131viewintosection-772588.jpg

The final tunnel and finale:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131Voyagefinish-785240.jpg

The finale:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131Voyagestation-732499.jpg

From Raging Rapids:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131fromRRpool-754210.jpg

From the top of ZOOMbabwe:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131fromZoombabwe-786671.jpg

NEW FEBRUARY WALLPAPER! (http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/wallpapers.html)


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2/02

The tunnel preceding the turnaround:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131leavingtunnel-706169.jpg

Wheeeeeeeeeee:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131turnaround-703025.jpg

More turning around and stuff:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131footers-749979.jpg

Leading into the final stretch around the station. That'll pull some G's.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131finale-779072.jpg

The 3rd drop is almost complete:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131moretodo-754267.jpg

The roof of the station is going on:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131station-766902.jpg

Final tunnel around the station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131finaltunnel-786328.jpg

Final tunnel around the station (again):
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131outoftunnel-774506.jpg


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2/22

The station is coming right along:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Station-799238.jpg

TUNNELS:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Tunnel-745388.jpg

SAME TUNNELS:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Track-711784.jpg

Back Towards the Station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Turnaround-767393.jpg

Le grande finale:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18final-719986.jpg

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2/26

Great shot of the station and lift hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24station-771487.jpg

One of the final tunnels that connects with the station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24stationnorth-708918.jpg

Turnaround goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24turn-741127.jpg

OMG! MORE TURNAROUND:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24turnSW-739352.jpg


Paula also mentioned that the Discovery Channel show (which features The Voyage and other big woodies) will be on in England on March, 29th. This means all of us stateside will probably have to wait until April. Drat.

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3/7

I LOVE PEPSI!!! (Especially when it's free!):
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06Oasis-740592.jpg

Voyage station, photo shop, and lift hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06shop-735089.jpg

Let's gather them turkeys! (Remember, we aren't shooting them. That would be mean.):
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06GobblerGetaway-795559.jpg

Cool station awexomeness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06station-700800.jpg

A deep canyon section of Bahari River. Yes, the wall is very tall:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06BahariRiver%20-715860.jpg

2 of three 90deg banks:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06turnaround-757162.jpg

Also, here's (http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/ontv_highlights/promo1/index.shtml) the trailer for the new Discovery Channel show. Still no US airdate, though.

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3/17

Kewl sign. Looks very...oldish:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/VoyageShopSign-703288.jpg

Ahh... I love turnarounds!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317turn-731101.jpg

Ahh... I love tunnels that connect to turnarounds!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317tunnel-720590.jpg

90 Degree bankage:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety-742933.jpg

People standing on the awesome bankage:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety1-785746.jpg

Ooohh... lumber:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety1a-723477.jpg

POV of bankage and lumber:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety2-765566.jpg

And LAST by NOT LEAST:




RANDOM DUDE STANDING ON A TRACK!!!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317tracker-728928.jpg

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4/20

Here's the Voyage station in all its glory:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-down-lift-739462.jpg

The finale is looking mahvelous.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-station-714063.jpg

Bahari River is right on track! (Remember, this is the parks SECOND lazy river. In the background is the parks 2nd wave pool, which appears to already be filled up.)
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-BR-788009.jpg

Gobbler Getaway (the building soon-to-be dark ride) and Plymouth Rock Cafe (the pile of rubble soon-to-be fun time food place) are coming right along:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18PRC-789847.jpg

Train #1 of The Voyage has arrived!!!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-train1-796093.jpg

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-train-cu-735340.jpg

Getting ready for the first test run:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-Floyd-785943.jpg

Watching...waiting.......
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-Larry-752786.jpg

Crowds gather around to get a glimpse at the historic moment:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-WAK3-740844.jpg

And there it goes:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-peeking-701672.jpg

Will is acting like he shouldn't be there and just snuck in:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-squint-738178.jpg

Up the hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-near-791557.jpg

Click click click click click...
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-top-750345.jpg

SUCESS!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-happy-761518.jpg

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[alpengeist04]

It's coming along nicely.:D

P.S. It's good to have your updates back, Wodden.;)

[SnooSnoo]

Yummy... I can't wait.

We did... miss you (coughliescough) WW. :)

[WoddenWarior]

Originally posted by SnooSnoo
We did... miss you (coughliescough) WW. :)

I feel un-loved.

[Kadillac]

The supports are metal, or is it just me.

:confused:

[MrPKI]

Yes, the supports are metal, just as many other more modern wooden coasters have steel supports.

[WoddenWarior]

Originally posted by Kadillac
The supports are metal, or is it just me.

You have quite an eye! :haha:

Yes, the supports are metal. It's lable a "HYBRID" coaster with wood track and metal supports.

[Kadillac]

Oh.

[IEATPASTE001]

Villan at Geagua Lake is a hybrid. Also it sucks. I don't think Voyage will suck though. It doesn't looke like it will have the back kicking feel.

[okinawaboy11]

It sucks because the types of trains it has. There Greastuler (Spelling?) Known for there sucky wooden coaster trains and great spinning mouses.

[WoddenWarior]

Originally posted by okinawaboy11
It sucks because the types of trains it has. There Greastuler (Spelling?) Known for there sucky wooden coaster trains and great spinning mouses.

Uhh... no. They're PTC trains.

[Harpo]

When talking about The Villain, okinawa is right -- Villain has Gerstlauer trains.

During its first year, Villain was a great ride, but Six Flags failed to maintain it properly, and it became too rough too fast -- very similar to Raging Wolf Bobs. Cedar Fair did a major overhaul on RWB prior to 2005, and it runs MUCH better now (also using Gerstlauer trains), and is back to being the fun ride it was 20 years ago. Rumor is that Cedar Fair will be giving a similar treatment to Villain this winter.

[SnooSnoo]

I pray they fix the Villian. I refuse to ride that ride. By FAR the worst ride experience i've ever had on a coaster. No matter where you sit, you will be in pain when you get off.

RWB is a good ride now, i'm glad they fixed it.

[Harpo]

My worst-ever ride experience was on Flashback at Magic Mountain -- the one and only coaster that I feel should be turned into scrap metal due to having absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever (in my opinion).

Wood coasters with a metal structure, such as The Voyage will be, generally have lower maintenance costs, which is a large part of why they are attractive to parks. For all-wood coasters, a well maintained coaster replaces every board approximately once every 7 years. For a big wood coaster, that's a lot of replacement wood!

Wood coasters with steel supports are not particularly uncommon, and have been around for a long time. Even The Comet at Great Escape, a coaster that's been around quite a while and is currently in its 3rd "life," has metal supports.

Far more uncommon are steel coasters with wood supports, such as Cedar Point's Gemini, or Valleyfair's Excalibur. Gemini is exceptionally rare, being a steel racing coaster with wood supports. It's the only one I've seen, although I don't know if there's another one somewhere else in the world. I'm fairly certain it's the only one out of all the coasters in the U.S., Canada, and United Kingdom.

[2005]

the ultimate does (sort of)

[WoddenWarior]

From the 4th of July section:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/fcfactory-705235.jpg

From behind Bamboo Chute:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/RRNov4-786582.jpg

From Banboo Chute and AmaZoom spash pool:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4splash-700221.jpg

Ahhh....the beauty...
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4leaves-797009.jpg


This is probably the most beautiful ride and setting for a ride I have ever seen! I mean, check out THIS! (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Matt1-714372.JPG) Is that awesome or what!?!


Yes, I'm still drooling...

And yes, more randomness...
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/swgr-777988.jpg


AWEXOME DUMP TRUCK ACTION!

[SnooSnoo]

I can't wait to visit Holiday World. Next summer, I plan to be in Cincinnatti to visit my girl, thats when I'll be making the visit.

[WoddenWarior]

Originally posted by SnooSnoo
I can't wait to visit Holiday World. Next summer, I plan to be in Cincinnatti to visit my girl, thats when I'll be making the visit.

Your girl? Is that what they call "them" these days?

[SnooSnoo]

lol what??? Ok, my GIRLFRIEND... :)

[WoddenWarior]

Lift hill goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4lift-785070.jpg

More lift hill goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Nov4lift2-789107.jpg


New wallpapers: (http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/wallpapers.html)
http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/images/wp_ex_voayage_fall_sm_a.jpg
http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/images/wp_ex_voayage_fall_sm_b.jpg



SCHWEET!

[aoshi]

Throw some tobasco on that and serve it for dinner :cool:

[WoddenWarior]

LOL!

They topped off the 2nd hill yesterday. This thing is coming along very nicely...

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Topping2nd-705602.jpg

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Topping2med-760911.jpg

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/Topping2wide-757458.jpg



Finally, a very exciting quote from Paula:
So now it's time to pay attention to Hill #3. And the five tunnels. And a little something extra we've recently added to the design.

It's a great new element, but not something we can discuss just yet.

The best part of it, though, is that The Gravity Group and Will are still scrutinizing the design and making improvements here and there.

And as I always end it:
SHWEET!

[alpengeist04]

The question everyone wants to know the answer to is: Which woodie will be done first, The Voyage or El toro?:haha: I know this will get a response out of WoddenWarior.;)

[IEATPASTE001]

El Toro will be built first, but in grand SFI fashion, it won't operate after its third season. :D

[WoddenWarior]

Originally posted by alpengeist04
The question everyone wants to know the answer to is: Which woodie will be done first, The Voyage or El toro?:haha: I know this will get a response out of WoddenWarior.;)

As one great unknown poet once said:

Shut yo mouph!

Seriously... does it really matter? Quality....not.........speedity...



That's one big WOODdie! (Inside joke. Don't worry.)
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/114trackerswide-740824.jpg

Lowering some crap into place:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/114trackers-768600.jpg

SCHWEET!

[alpengeist04]

^ Of course it doesn't matter, I was just teasing you.;)

[aoshi]

Why is he snowboarding down a coaster :p


!!!

I have an idea...

[Freddie1]

Originally posted by alpengeist04
The question everyone wants to know the answer to is: Which woodie will be done first, The Voyage or El toro?:haha: I know this will get a response out of WoddenWarior.;)

El Toro is an Intamin, so I have respect for it. HOWEVER, the layout sucks. thats like 20 minutes of dabbeling to come up with. Voyage on the other hand, is built by four dudes who know what they are doing. I think Voyage will be up first (because the parts have only started to arrive for El Toro) and I think Voyage will be the better coaster.

[alpengeist04]

I don't compare coasters till I ride them, so I won't side with El Toro or The Voyage. I was just teasing WoddenWarior because he's so anti-Six Flags and El Toro.

^ As far as the layout goes, never judge a book by its cover, so you should wait to ride El Toro before bashing it.;) :)

[WoddenWarior]

Originally posted by alpengeist04
^ As far as the layout goes, never judge a book by its cover, so you should wait to ride El Toro before bashing it.;) :)

Pfft...

[alpengeist04]

Has anyone heard any news on this new element they are adding to the ride? It's going to be very interesting to see what it will be.

[Freddie1]

I'm guessing that it will either be a trick track or a dip on the flat section out of the turnaround that seems like it should be an MCBR. I would like to see a trick track more, but more airtime can't hurt. ;)

[WoddenWarior]

Tunnel #1 is going in place. w00t. w00t.

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel-762648.JPG

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel1-794244.JPG

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel4-718327.JPG

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel3-756709.JPG



SCHWEET!!!


Oh, and the new element will be announced early next week on the CoasterBuzz (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/n14tunnel3-756709.JPG) podcast. Be sure to listen...even though it isn't as good as Coaster Radio or In The Loop, but whatever.

[Freddie1]

Just thought you guys might want to see the rolling stock you will be in while on this ride...

http://www.parktrips.com/IAAPA-Atlanta/IMG_0150.JPG

MMMMMM, PTC (note my avatar :P)

[WoddenWarior]

PTC is duh best. I'm glad they picked it.

[Harpo]

Rather nice looking vehicle, although I'm surprised it hasn't been made to look more ship-like. The running board looks a bit like a ship, but I would have seen it as a great opportunity to have an entire train of varnished wood, instead of painted wood. Then, if they really wanted to go all-out, the side units, where the manual lap bar release mechanism is located, could have been formed to look like some of the carvings on ancient ships.

It probably would be too tough to do with making it both durable and good looking, but it would have been interesting to have the seats look like they were made out of material from sails.

Another neat modification would have been to have a bowsprit on the front of the train. However, while I think it would look great, that probably would be a maintenance nightmare.

I am pleased to see that the trains don't have the high-back seats. I definitely prefer the more open feeling without the high-backs.

[Freddie1]

Yeah all of that would have been cool, but expensive. A regular 6 car 2 bencher stock from PTC is about $250,000, so all that custom stuff would have hurt that price. I still think PTCs are beautiful no matter how painted/themed, I'm just glad they didn't take the easy way out and buy some G trains (Grestlauers).

[okinawaboy11]

They should have put Millenium Flyers on it...It would be smooth as silk

[WoddenWarior]

Originally posted by okinawaboy11
I would be smooth as silk

I thought we were talking about coasters!

[okinawaboy11]

LOL my bad. FIXED!

[WoddenWarior]

HUGE update today!

Look at how close the tracks are:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18cross-752541.JPG

Can you say 'Head Chopper?':
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18lift-730616.JPG

Second hill and return track:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18second-777892.JPG

More head chopped goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18secondcu-722651.JPG

The GIGANTIC third hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18tom-702145.JPG

The first tunnel:
http://www.holidayworld.com/feedback/uploaded_images/n18tunnel-707626.JPG

SCHWEET!

[WoddenWarior]

Sorry for the double post. I have an update, though and nobody replied.

Will and Pat Koch traveled to IAPPA recently. Here they are in the Voyage train:

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/iaapavoyagetrain-784352.JPG

There's a new style of divider they are using:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/seatdivider-756583.JPG

The train in all its glory:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/iaapavoyage-752720.JPG

The Koch's and The Gravity Group:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/GGandKochs-721268.JPG
Front: Pat, Will
Back: Korey, Chad, Larry, Mike



BIG news!!! The new element has been unveiled. It's a....


(long drumroll.........)

3rd 90deg BANK! w00t! w00t! It will be placed right after the first (In the turn around) in a kind of swooping motion.

SCHWEET!

[alpengeist04]

I brought this thread back up because WoddenWarior needed someone to post in between his updates.;)

[WoddenWarior]

WOW! Thank you!

In that case...

The Gravity Group has added some AMAZING shots of the Voyage. Check them out HERE (http://thegravitygroup.com/voyage/12-05/index.htm)

And now: HOLIBLOG UPDATE TIME!!!!

The 3-Story Voyage Station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/112Voyagestation-722043.jpg

The last tunnel wrapping around the station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/1806lasttunnel-716220.jpg

Don't look down:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/118Voyagefinish-773894.JPG
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/118Voyage-773726.JPG

This is what you'll see at the top of the hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/118down-701065.JPG


Also, head over to the HoliBlog (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html) for more random pictures and updates on Gobbler Getaway, the new Sally dark ride coming to Holiday World.

[alpengeist04]

^ No problem. I saw your post in the other thread, and I knew there were some new photos in the Holiblog.:)

[WoddenWarior]

More stuff today!

They put the roof on the station recently.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131viewintosection-772588.jpg

The final tunnel and finale:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131Voyagefinish-785240.jpg

The finale:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131Voyagestation-732499.jpg

From Raging Rapids:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131fromRRpool-754210.jpg

From the top of ZOOMbabwe:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131fromZoombabwe-786671.jpg

NEW FEBRUARY WALLPAPER! (http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/wallpapers.html)

Schweet.

[SnooSnoo]

Tizzight

[WoddenWarior]

Gravity Group and Paula are really pumping out the pics!

The tunnel preceding the turnaround:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131leavingtunnel-706169.jpg

Wheeeeeeeeeee:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131turnaround-703025.jpg

More turning around and stuff:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131footers-749979.jpg

Leading into the final stretch around the station. That'll pull some G's.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131finale-779072.jpg

The 3rd drop is almost complete:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131moretodo-754267.jpg

The roof of the station is going on:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131station-766902.jpg

Final tunnel around the station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131finaltunnel-786328.jpg

Final tunnel around the station (again):
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131outoftunnel-774506.jpg


Paula has also stated that PTC will be sending them pics of the three Voyage trains soon.

Come on MAY!

[alpengeist04]

Here's a POV of the first drop:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/214firstdrop-709069.JPG
Sixty-six degrees of pure fun.:)

More photos in the holiblog at www.holidayworld.com

[okinawaboy11]

Gravity Group and Paula are really pumping out the pics!

Leading into the final stretch around the station. That'll pull some G's.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/131finale-779072.jpg


Come on MAY!

That section looks like its going to be unbeliveably uncomfortable. :confused::(

[Kadillac]

I know...it looked real good...but that looks...well...rough.

[BorisTheFish]

Here's a POV of the first drop:

Sixty-six degrees of pure fun.:)

More photos in the holiblog at www.holidayworld.com (http://www.holidayworld.com)
Sixty Six degrees is nothing ;)
i like Sexier Intamin drops better :p

but, It does look good nonetheless, an i hope the picture a few posts above is before the iron things out a little....

[WoddenWarior]

Yeah. That part does look a bit rough, but the ride isn't finished yet. It won't be finished until May. That's plenty of time to work out the kinks.

[okinawaboy11]

But that section is done already. The rails are laid and everything.

[WoddenWarior]

Alranchy! Update Time!

The station is coming right along:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Station-799238.jpg

TUNNELS:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Tunnel-745388.jpg

SAME TUNNELS:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Track-711784.jpg

Back Towards the Station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18Turnaround-767393.jpg

Le grande finale:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-18final-719986.jpg

SCHWEET!


OH! And about that rough section... seems to be the only tough looking spot right now. Everything else looks very smoothed out. It's possible that it just looks kinda funky from that angle. I'll make sure to tell you when I ride it this summer. :p

[Phil]

The last 2 tunnels look like they really will jsut fit the trains under, if that 0_0

[WoddenWarior]

The last 2 tunnels look like they really will jsut fit the trains under, if that 0_0

Headchopper. A great coaster element.

[alpengeist04]

That section looks like its going to be unbeliveably uncomfortable. :confused::(

Actually, that section looks no different then some of the tunnel sections on Hades.:confused: With that said, I haven't heard many complaints about Hades being rough, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

[WoddenWarior]

Some great shots for todays update!

Great shot of the station and lift hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24station-771487.jpg

One of the final tunnels that connects with the station:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24stationnorth-708918.jpg

Turnaround goodness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24turn-741127.jpg

OMG! MORE TURNAROUND:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/2-24turnSW-739352.jpg


Paula also mentioned that the Discovery Channel show (which features The Voyage and other big woodies) will be on in England on March, 29th. This means all of us stateside will probably have to wait until April. Drat.

[infiniteblue]

This looks like a cool coaster!

[fathorse]

What's all that white crap on the ground? :noob:

[WoddenWarior]

What's all that white crap on the ground? :noob:


That would be snow. See... when it's really cold outside, the water freezes in the air creating little white flakes. They accumulate on the ground. This usually happens only during the winter months in a cooler climate region.

[okinawaboy11]

Actually, that section looks no different then some of the tunnel sections on Hades.:confused: With that said, I haven't heard many complaints about Hades being rough, but I guess we'll have to wait and see.

I've ridden Hades, and I don't remember any part looking like that. It's prolly the underground part. But uh yeah, Hades has some rough spots but just not anything close to something like SOB or Mean Streak rough.

[alpengeist04]

I've ridden Hades, and I don't remember any part looking like that. It's prolly the underground part. But uh yeah, Hades has some rough spots but just not anything close to something like SOB or Mean Streak rough.

Yes, I was referring to the underground part. Of course it's not the exact same, but it's similar in some parts.;) I have a POV video with the lights on in the tunnel.

[WoddenWarior]

I LOVE PEPSI!!! (Especially when it's free!):
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06Oasis-740592.jpg

Voyage station, photo shop, and lift hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06shop-735089.jpg

Let's gather them turkeys! (Remember, we aren't shooting them. That would be mean.):
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06GobblerGetaway-795559.jpg

Cool station awexomeness:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06station-700800.jpg

A deep canyon section of Bahari River. Yes, the wall is very tall:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06BahariRiver%20-715860.jpg

2 of three 90deg banks:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/3-2-06turnaround-757162.jpg

Also, here's (http://www.discoverychannel.co.uk/ontv_highlights/promo1/index.shtml) the trailer for the new Discovery Channel show. Still no US airdate, though.

[Harpo]

You can have the Pepsi -- give me the Dr. Pepper! (Which Holiday World also had, last time I was there.)

[MrPKI]

I'll take the Pepsi myself. Ooooh....Voyage is looking awesome. When is it May!?!?!:jump: Also, check out this months cool wallpaper (http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/wallpapers.html);):up:

[WoddenWarior]

I'll take the Pepsi myself. Ooooh....Voyage is looking awesome. When is it May!?!?!:jump: Also, check out this months cool wallpaper (http://holidayworld.com/wallpapers/wallpapers.html);):up:

May it 'tis! The wallpaper looks a pretty nice, too.

You can have the Pepsi -- give me the Dr. Pepper! (Which Holiday World also had, last time I was there.)

I'm a Dr. Pepper guy, also. That cherry vanilla stuff rocks.

[alpengeist04]

^I'm a Dr. Pepper man too, but IMO the cherry vanilla is a little too sweet. I'll still buy it once in a while, but I can only drink a can or two at a time.

Ok, I'll get back to The Voyage. I love that picture with the two 90 degree banks.

[WoddenWarior]

Kewl sign. Looks very...oldish:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/VoyageShopSign-703288.jpg

Ahh... I love turnarounds!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317turn-731101.jpg

Ahh... I love tunnels that connect to turnarounds!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317tunnel-720590.jpg

90 Degree bankage:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety-742933.jpg

People standing on the awesome bankage:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety1-785746.jpg

Ooohh... lumber:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety1a-723477.jpg

POV of bankage and lumber:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317ninety2-765566.jpg

And LAST by NOT LEAST:




RANDOM DUDE STANDING ON A TRACK!!!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/317tracker-728928.jpg

That's all for now!

[alpengeist04]

Don't know if anyone is interested, but Voyage is now testing.;)

Check out the pics:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html

[BorisTheFish]

omgz i herd it went 100mph and crased into a tree and eploded

[WoddenWarior]

Don't know if anyone is interested, but Voyage is now testing.;)

Check out the pics:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html

Thanks.

omgz i herd it went 100mph and crased into a tree and eploded

OHMUHGOSH! I completely believe you! :eek:

[SnooSnoo]

WW, you disappoint me... I thought u'd have The Voyage up to date!!!

[WoddenWarior]

WW, you disappoint me... I thought u'd have The Voyage up to date!!!

Once agian, the intrest waned. I kept posting updates and nobody replied, so I just stopped. Didn't want to get "diciplined" for double or triple posting. I'll be sure to take a camera (hopefully) to the big opening day festivities.

Tons have happened at the park since our last update. Let's start by taking a gander from the top of The Voyage.

Here's the Voyage station in all its glory:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-down-lift-739462.jpg

The finale is looking mahvelous.
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-station-714063.jpg

Bahari River is right on track! (Remember, this is the parks SECOND lazy river. In the background is the parks 2nd wave pool, which appears to already be filled up.)
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-BR-788009.jpg

Gobbler Getaway (the building soon-to-be dark ride) and Plymouth Rock Cafe (the pile of rubble soon-to-be fun time food place) are coming right along:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18PRC-789847.jpg

Train #1 of The Voyage has arrived!!!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-train1-796093.jpg

http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-18-train-cu-735340.jpg

Getting ready for the first test run:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-Floyd-785943.jpg

Watching...waiting.......
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-Larry-752786.jpg

Crowds gather around to get a glimpse at the historic moment:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-WAK3-740844.jpg

And there it goes:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-peeking-701672.jpg

(Links to images from now on. Over limit.)

Will is acting like he shouldn't be there and just snuck in:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-squint-738178.jpg

Up the hill:
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-near-791557.jpg

Click click click click click...
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-top-750345.jpg

SUCCESS!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-19-happy-761518.jpg

The Voyage is one step closer to opening!

[alpengeist04]

Once agian, the intrest waned. I kept posting updates and nobody replied, so I just stopped. Didn't want to get "diciplined" for double or triple posting. I'll be sure to take a camera (hopefully) to the big opening day festivities.

I hear ya. I feel the same way about El Toro, The Voyage and Kentucky Rumbler. It seems like everyone is only interested in the steel coasters.:rolleyes:


The Voyage is one step closer to opening!

Only a couple of weeks to go.;)

[WoddenWarior]

It seems like everyone is only interested in the steel coasters.:rolleyes:


That's all most people are focused on now. TV shows feature steel coasters ONLY most of the time because people think that the only way a coaster is good is if it's big and steel.

[alpengeist04]

^At least we have a show coming up on the three woodies.;)

[okinawaboy11]

Alright, when are we going to get a POV of this sucker!

[nickdaegg]

Plymouth Rock Cafe? Why would they want that? Plymouth is an utter craphole!

[MrPKI]

That's all most people are focused on now. TV shows feature steel coasters ONLY most of the time because people think that the only way a coaster is good is if it's big and steel.

Yep, that's true for many GP it seems. Either they think that woodies are weak, boring, or just not thrilling. Or they think, they're rough and old and hurt too much to be ridden.:p

[WoddenWarior]

Plymouth Rock Cafe? Why would they want that? Plymouth is an utter craphole!

Here in America, the pilgrims came onto shore at a place called Plymouth Rock. This is where they met the Native Americans and they had the Thanksgiving feast and everything.

[nickdaegg]

O I see. Well, Plymouth in England is rather orrible. :o

[WoddenWarior]

O I see. Well, Plymouth in England is rather orrible. :o

It's like comparing Paris, France and Paris, Texas. There's a difference.

[MrPKI]

OOOOO! check out the Holiblog.......Will Koch and the Gravity Group people just got to ride their creation.;)

[WoddenWarior]

OOOOO! check out the Holiblog.......Will Koch and the Gravity Group people just got to ride their creation.;)

Seems Paula got to take a spin, too. They're so lucky!!!

EDIT: Will's ride report (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2006/04/view-from-front-erback-seat.html) is on the HoliBlog! (http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/holiblog.html) It's sounds like he had a great time!
http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/uploaded_images/4-20-end-716403.jpg


A news station did a piece on the new Thanksgiving section that offers a glimpse inside Gobbler Getaway and a few shots of The Voyage in action. You can view it HERE (http://streaming.news25.us/launch.asp?video=4-27_voyage). (Warning: Works best in IE. I hate it when people don't support FireFox)

Alrighty. I'm here to announce that since everyone cares only about big copy-cat steel coasters now :p I am going to end this update thread. I WILL, however post my "Holiday World 2006 Opening Day" trip report for all of you to read. I can't wait to ride and share my experiences with you all.

Thanks for listening to my obsession for a few months and acting interested. :D

[Alpengeist]

I look forward to your TR. May you have a long and safe Voyage.;)

[Alpengeist]

Sorry for the double post, but everyone needs to see this.:eek:

http://holidayworld.com/voyage_video.html

WoW!!! That's all I can say.

[gigafreak30]

that looks like it will whoop toro's little prefab @$$

[WoddenWarior]

Those vids were awesome! I can't wait until tomorrow! And, according to the girl in the video, it's awesome!

[okinawaboy11]

I jused watched the video that was pointed at the girls riding, and OUCH it looks painfull on the return run.

[BorisTheFish]

I jused watched the video that was pointed at the girls riding, and OUCH it looks painfull on the return run.my thoughts exactly

[WoddenWarior]

I jused watched the video that was pointed at the girls riding, and OUCH it looks painfull on the return run.

It does get pretty wild. I'll see what it's like, but I doubt it's as bad as it looks. Will himself said that the trackwork was excellent and the train ran very well. Everyone on the train seemed to enjoy it!

[BorisTheFish]

Will himself said that the trackwork was excellent and the train ran very well.He just wasnts to get people to ride it....and the people on the train were paid to look happy, its all a conspiracy, I tell thee :p

[infiniteblue]

Oh my God! What a coaster! I didn't know woodies could be banked like that!

[David Ellis]

Friends of mine in the Roller Coaster Club of Great Britain have ridden it today and yesterday. Their comments include:

"Voyage is a wild son of a ?"

"The ride was frightening. I have never been on a wooden coaster that went so fast, and really put the ####'# up me"

"Spent loads of time on the Voyage which is a fantastic ride. BUT it's very aggresive. Reminds me of Desperado. Either way it was an experience. We all think it'll need taming for the public?"

"Voyage is AWESOME"

There is a video here...
http://www.14wfie.com/Global/SearchResults.asp?qu=voyage

Click on "Live on the road - The Voyage"

David.

[WoddenWarior]

I'm both nervous and excited. I don't know what to think! It looks like a lot of fun, though. Everyone in the station seemed to be enjoying themselves. Even the plus size woman had a good time.

Ohhh... the tension is mounting!

[Small Print]

Man that video was one of the most annoying videos I have seen in my life, those women have aggrovating screams. :mad:

The ride looks like tremendous fun though.:up:

[WoddenWarior]

Man that video was one of the most annoying videos I have seen in my life, those women have aggrovating screams. :mad:

The ride looks like tremendous fun though.:up:

Haha! Women...

Yeah, it looks like a lot of fun. Oh, hurry up tomorrow! Might get my adrenaline pumping on Raven or Ledgend beforehand, though (Nobody will be in line:)). This thing looks wild!

[okinawaboy11]

BUT it's very aggresive. Reminds me of Desperado.


Time will tell if you know what I mean. :downcast::cry:

I'm not trying to like, say this ride sucks, because it doesn't, it's a truely amazing ride. But with past records of CCI (NOW Gravity Group, YES Gravity Group is CCI with a different name, and different office, and different people, etc etc). Those fast speed and banked turns are just bound for some roughness.

Let's hope it doesn't happen though :).

[Alpengeist]

Time will tell if you know what I mean. :downcast::cry:
Let's hope it doesn't happen though :).

I agree. I never thought Voyage was going to run this fast.:eek:

[nickdaegg]

Haha! Women...


Don't expect any help on a tuesday....

*do do, do do do do do, do do.....*

[Small Print]

Don't expect any help on a tuesday....

*do do, do do do do do, do do.....*

Thursday.:downcast:

(BTW, that magazine as gone so far downhill since I first had it.:()

[nickdaegg]

Is it Thursday? I thought it was (or used to be) tuesday.

Oh well, they both begin with T.

[Small Print]

Is it Thursday? I thought it was (or used to be) tuesday.

Oh well, they both begin with T.

Yes, it was tuesday.:)

[nickdaegg]

Ach, so. :)

[David Ellis]

Is it Thursday? I thought it was (or used to be) tuesday.

Oh well, they both begin with T.

As does Today and Tomorrow!

;)

Full report from Press Day here...
http://www.negative-g.com/HolidayW
orld/HW2006/Media-Day/2006-Media-Day-5-4-2006-1.htm (http://www.negative-g.com/HolidayWorld/HW2006/Media-Day/2006-Media-Day-5-4-2006-1.htm)
David.

[WoddenWarior]

Full report from Press Day here...
http://www.negative-g.com/HolidayW
orld/HW2006/Media-Day/2006-Media-Day-5-4-2006-1.htm (http://www.negative-g.com/HolidayWorld/HW2006/Media-Day/2006-Media-Day-5-4-2006-1.htm)

That settles my nerves a bit. Sounds like a great coaster.

Well, it's the morning of. I'm sitting here with my Raven shirt ready to go. I think we'll start out on Raven and Legend for a while until some of the crowd clears out at the Voyage. This is also good so that if the Voyage tosses us around too much, our day isn't completely killed.

Here goes nothin'!

[BorisTheFish]

Well, it's the morning of. I'm sitting here with my Raven shirt ready to go. I think we'll start out on Raven and Legend for a while until some of the crowd clears out at the Voyage.we all know the real reason is so it can run a little faster for you later in the day ;)

[WoddenWarior]

we all know the real reason is so it can run a little faster for you later in the day ;)

:p Well...

[BGTB2005]

3.......2......1.......0.......

It's open!

[WoddenWarior]

Well, I'm home. Not much to report. At the park, before I had a chance to ride The Voyage, I developed very severe stomach cramps. I'm very dissapointed that I didn't feel like riding. My friends rode and really loved it. They said it was a bit rough, but the best woodie they've ever been on. I rode Raven and Legend once before the cramping started and stuck to easy rides throughout the day. I'm REALLY upset that I didn't get to take my maiden Voyage. I'll be back at the park again this season, though, and hopefully no Pepto Bismol will be needed.

There were too many Brits there, anyway. :p

[nickdaegg]

Not to mention too many american-made puns :o

[Alpengeist]

Sorry to hear that WW. You'll still get to ride it before me, though.:( I'm shooting for either late August or next May.;)

[David Ellis]

I will be there early June with The European Coaster Club. It is to the end of our 18-day 21-park trip!

Looking forward to it.

Someone on RCCGB message board said that although it was a superb coaster, it was quite "violent". I am not sure how to take that description...if it means powerful, boistrous, etc then that's no problem...but violent can mean rough. I suppose I will just have to wait to ride it myself!

David.

[pnkfloyd12]

We were at Holiday World over Memorial Day weekend and rode The Voyage (my wife and daughter only rode it once though). It is a little rough going through some of the turns. Mostly the ones where it changes directions. But I didn't think it was that much worse than either The Raven or Legend.

[WoddenWarior]

We were at Holiday World over Memorial Day weekend and rode The Voyage (my wife and daughter only rode it once though). It is a little rough going through some of the turns. Mostly the ones where it changes directions. But I didn't think it was that much worse than either The Raven or Legend.

Great! I'll ride it someday. Just have to schedule another trip up there.

[MrPKI]

I too rode Voyage over Memorial Day weekend at Holiwood Nights. All I can say is wow! It is now my #1 favorite wooden coaster. I highly recommend it Wodden.:cool::up:

[WoddenWarior]

We're planning another trip to HW this summer. I still need to get my Voyage and Gobbler Getaway credit in! I'm also going down to Bowling Green, KY to Beech Bend sometime to ride Kentucky Rumbler. That ride looks awesome.

I can't believe I haven't told you all this story yet. On Holiday World's opening day, we had just turned onto Louis Koch Memorial Highway off of I-64 on the way to the park. My mom (who was driving me and two other friends) said, "Oh my gosh! Is that a..." WHAM! A large wild turkey jumps into the side of our car and rips off one of our mirrors. Feathers were flying everywhere. I think the turkey lived, at least for a short while. We had to get the mirror replaced. Suprisingly, insurance actually believed what happened. I wonder how often they get claims about turkeys... Ironically, Gobbler Getaway hadn't opened yet. Maybe if Holiday World guests had been rounding up those turkeys, none of this would have happened.

[pnkfloyd12]

I think you'll like The Voyage, but Gobbler Getaway was not that great IMO. It's definitely a family ride and not real exciting.

[WoddenWarior]

I think you'll like The Voyage, but Gobbler Getaway was not that great IMO. It's definitely a family ride and not real exciting.

I like Sally rides. I think they're neat. Family rides are a fun thing to do between coaster rides.