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| Were has the Nostalgia gone; TGE Then to now | |
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| mrceagle | Sep 13 2012, 09:43 AM Post #31 |
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The story town area could easily get a repaint and rehab without taking away form the Nostalgia of the park. I'm torn with the mini houses. They seem like a waist of time for me because it seem like something that belongs in a play palace. Comets station may be original but it seems dates and really doesn't complement the ride. It seems like a station you'd find at a carnival on a portable ride. |
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| moston1 | Sep 13 2012, 07:04 PM Post #32 |
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Steamin Demon
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The comet lien moves so quick, who cares how it looks...It is simple and gets the job done. The attraction and theme is the COMET! Most of the rise at SFNE have cues that are story lines for rides, and are large for huge lines and ling waits. |
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| six flags man | Sep 13 2012, 09:34 PM Post #33 |
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The Comet's station simply needs a little rehab, it does not need to be reworked in any way. Some paint and a little new wood to replace anything rotten would do it a lot of good. |
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| tge98 | Sep 14 2012, 02:46 PM Post #34 |
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Steamin Demon
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The layout of the station is fine. just if you look at it going up the lift The station looks gross and if you look up from inside the station it looks gross also |
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| mrceagle | Sep 15 2012, 01:47 PM Post #35 |
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Comet
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I was not asking of a bigger station or more gueue. like pointed out in the last few posts just a fresh look. Keep the main structure and just Spiff it up a bit. |
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| tge98 | Sep 15 2012, 02:07 PM Post #36 |
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Steamin Demon
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The queue length is perfectly fine. Even on a day in the middle of summer during peak hours the line almost never goes into the switchbacks |
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| mrceagle | Sep 16 2012, 09:18 AM Post #37 |
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Comet
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I don't think anyone is asking for more queue. On a side not the Current station looks nothing like the station for Crystal beach. Posted Image The current station is very plane and has a station has a very 70's style to it. |
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| tge98 | Sep 16 2012, 11:17 AM Post #38 |
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Steamin Demon
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They just need to put a new roof on it and make the ceiling look better from inside |
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| cometman20 | Sep 16 2012, 11:44 AM Post #39 |
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Steamin Demon
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I always thought it was neat how the Silver Comet's station pays tribute to the Comet's station at Crystal beach. Idk why they didn't try to recreate it when Wood moved it to Queensbury. Posted Image |
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| tge98 | Sep 16 2012, 05:00 PM Post #40 |
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Steamin Demon
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Did they redo any track before they take the picture |
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| greatescapelover | Sep 16 2012, 05:18 PM Post #41 |
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Comet
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Your post really doesnt make sense, but you posted a pic of our Comet, and a pic of Silver Comet at Fantasy Island so i don't understand what youre trying to get at...Silver Comet may be inspired after our Comet, but theyre still completely different rides... |
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| mrceagle | Sep 17 2012, 09:51 AM Post #42 |
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They are 2 different comet coasters. I posted the photo of Comets station in Crystal Beach. Martin's Fantasy Island copied that station for their Silver Comet coaster. back to TGE's comet. Part of what I was getting to here is there was a comment about TGE building their comet to look like the original station. That is not the case. the station it has which was reopened in 94 feels like something added in the 70's. They cloud swap out the room and clean up the look. Give the area some personality. There really is no Nostalgia to loose in this location so you now have an opportunity to create a look which will offer Nostalgia in the future. |
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| tge98 | Sep 17 2012, 02:38 PM Post #43 |
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Steamin Demon
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I dont really know how you could add personality. What would your suggestions be |
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| mrceagle | Sep 18 2012, 12:07 AM Post #44 |
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Comet
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The area has no look. there is a coaster with a nondescript gazebo like station. The 2 buildings are very Utilitarian. I would go one of 3 ways. 60-80's Retro (see picture above) tall spires, neon, lots of lines. Space/sci fi Playing off the comets space name you looking at monotone colors and ascents with Steel aluminum and Muted LED lighting. Cottage/country side. High pitched roofs with gables, Classic Road iron lighting, picket fencing, Heavier use of placed light sources and landscaping. The latter woudl be the best fit for a Flying Swing ride, were the first 2 would benefit by higher profile rides. Teh sci fi woudl be fun but may stick out a bit too much. |
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| tge98 | Sep 18 2012, 02:45 PM Post #45 |
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Steamin Demon
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Yes i agree i think they should do something like a outer space Theme but that would require them to tear down exsiting sation and build new one. I Think that would be really cool if they had flashing led lights. Maybe even scifi music on lift hill |
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