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OSU Grad - Board Games - Doing something with roller coasters

[Tyler @TyMullins]

@emmetward_ I wondered the same thing 👀

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@scrump_deezy @SVeillance Not sure if hyperbole, but Round About (originally Maximum RPM!) did open at Hard Rock / Freestyle. I can’t speak to its uptime, but the ride isn’t like Orphan Rocker where it never opened to the public

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@ParkRovers Agreed - I’d rather see a new/different ride system for Wreck-It Ralph. Like when Hong Kong turned Buzz to Ant-Man, it felt like they didn’t do the IP the service it deserved. I’m afraid this will be a similar situation.

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@HarrisonHighto2 @8_theme It’s often credited as that, but there were actually tuber steel coasters before it in Europe. Great article on them - https://t.co/5wRQm9tQWe

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@SeaworldH Here’s the photographic proof, from a late 1970s visit to the park.

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@SeaworldH You’re thinking of a spillway drop, and yes it did!

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This was a really fun ride to work on - glad to see it finally being built (and what an epic name - "The Anger of Yeti" 🎢)

[blooloop @Blooloop]

Great Coasters International reveals groundbreaking hybrid coaster. https://t.co/a92ibZ7BSx

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@OnlineHyde We’ve literally had the same thought 😅

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I'm so excited for the potential with these lights - this is barely scratching the surface of the cool stuff they can be used for 🤩

[Skyline Attractions @SkylineAttrax]

Our Aurora LED lighting system can be used with our roller coasters for a spooky Halloween overlay! 🎃 This test footage showcases just one idea for a fun overlay, with other ideas including private events, paid sponsorships, and more!
https://t.co/EUYZ5HcGmn

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@Jesmcsel @EPonstingle I know that was the original design intent, but did it ever operate that way?

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Third stop of the day, DeBence Antique Music World. Hundreds of pieces of historic music equipment, including lots of band organs and player pianos. Very nerdy and cool 🎶

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Cascade Park also had an absurd terrain coaster, Comet. There are still remnants, like these concrete foundations and huge steel bridges that spanned the creek.

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Second park, Cascade Park. Now a local park, but previously amusement park. Still has the nice carousel building 🎠

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Some postcards of the park in its heyday. It’s crazy how many parks used to dot the country

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First amusement park today, Rock Point. Looks like we just missed it being open… by 112 years 😉 Some cool remnants of the namesake overlook and the Shoot the Chutes

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I guess Twitter split my thread, so continuation…

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Noah’s Ark was fun, and the whole tilting mechanism for the whole boat is crazy cool. I’m glad (like so many other things at Kennywood) that the park has invested in maintaining it.

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Wrapping up Kennywood tweet report… 38 ride experiences with lots of coasters, some stormy weather, and phenomenal day (shoutout @LogRideApp for making it so easy to track). In-depth thoughts and reviews, a 🧵:

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No photos, but did Ghostwood Estate a couple times. It almost feels like too much? Like a whole Spirit Halloween store of props and effects, which makes it hard to know what to look at or focus on?

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In summary, phenomenal day at Kennywood. I love theme park history and it’s obvious how much effort this park has put into preserving and celebrating it. The whole park is so inviting and there’s such a diverse collection of rides and attractions. Def excited to return again 😁

[Tyler @TyMullins]

Noah’s Ark was fun, and the whole tilting mechanism for the whole boat is crazy cool. I’m glad (like so many other things at Kennywood) that the park has invested in maintaining it.

[Tyler @TyMullins]

Wrapped up the day with two more rides on Whip, one on Phantom’s Revenge, and six on Thunderbolt, plus some backstage tours of Noah’s Ark and Old Mill, which were great