Went back yesterday to see what I could film & not only captured video of the coaster testing, but even managed to get the first riders on the coaster.
I arrived in the late afternoon to see the coaster going through the circuit.
Up the lift hill...
...down through the loop...
...the dive loop...
...up over the station...
...& through the inclined loop.
One empty train...
...one with water dummies...
...& one in storage.
After filming a few test runs I noticed something strange going on in the station.
The park management (I've met a couple of them) took a spin on the coaster. One of the perks of working here is being the first to ride.
After filming the riders I took a few more photos from under the drop...
...as I headed into the park...
...to get a better view.
Behind the huge wooden fence was this giant green lantern...
...& a big box of themeing in the entrance plaza.
The loop is now the only yellow element...
...as they've painted the corkscrew green.
Don't you just love...
...the stand-up...
...water dummies! <3
Finally, here's what you really wanted to see.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kkIJ30uBsY[/youtube]