Twister III is scheduled to open this weekend at Elitch Gardens. This is a renovated version of Twister II which was a recreation of Mr. Twister at the former site of the park (and also the inspiration for Twister at Knoebels).

  • Bob K MertzOPM
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    1 year ago

    Never really knew about that coaster but holy crap does it look amazing… especially with those Vettel trains (even if they were rebuilt).

    EDIT: https://rcdb.com/211.htm

    • @Butter_catbear
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      11 year ago

      Same city, but different coaster. The coaster you linked Cyclone at Lakeside Amusement Park, which is a separate location from Elitch Gardens. I’ve had the chance to ride both Cyclone and Twister II, and I definitely preferred Cyclone. Not much airtime, but it has a few fun drops and some amazing laterals. Although the neighborhood isn’t the nicest, the park itself is a very scenic location surrounded by a little lake and several vintage flatrides.

      (Plus, Lakeside also features a rare Miler Manufacturing steel wild-mouse coaster from the 50s. It has some great little bunny hills that are absolutely insane with the ride’s lack of restraints.)

      • Bob K MertzOPM
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        11 year ago

        Never underestimate a Miler 😉

        Which Cyclone were you referring to?

            • @Butter_catbear
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              21 year ago

              Aaaaand I just noticed that your original comment was a reply to someone bringing up the Lakeside Cyclone… I thought that you thought that Twister III and Cyclone were the same ride (sorry lol). Naturally I’d make an ass of myself with my first comment on Lemmy 😂

              • Bob K MertzOPM
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                21 year ago

                lol that makes sense… I was so confused lol. We’re all figuring out this new land so no worries. I nearly made the same exact mistake on another thread 😂