***Official Footer Pouring Thread***

[coasterboy]

Nice photo additions. Thanks for keeping us updated.


But has anybody else wondered when the pavment in the parking lot is going to come up? Its starting to look like they are going to just build over it and have a parking lot coaster.

[billcollins531]

Congrats on the pictures, man. They're awesome.
This may mean nothing at all, but I noticed it right off the bat. Look at the first picture, the announcement sign. Tire marks... I don't know about you, but the first thing I thought when I saw that was: NASCAR. Could it be a clue?

I also didn't realize how much has been done over the past few weeks... it's looking great out there.

[carowindsman6654]

Nice photo additions. Thanks for keeping us updated.


But has anybody else wondered when the pavment in the parking lot is going to come up? Its starting to look like they are going to just build over it and have a parking lot coaster.

Construction vehicles have to get to the log flume site somehow.

[coasterbruh]

Nice photo additions. Thanks for keeping us updated.


But has anybody else wondered when the pavment in the parking lot is going to come up? Its starting to look like they are going to just build over it and have a parking lot coaster.

Construction vehicles have to get to the log flume site somehow.

yes, the construction vehicles travel all the way from the south gate to the log flume site...

[charlotteguy02]

First, they are construction vehicles, they can traverse dirt if the pavement wasn't there, that's what they are built to do. Hell, they already do that in the construction site where the log flume was, and where the pavement has been torn up by wear from these vehicles. Second, why would they build footers to then come back and have to tear up the pavement around them? It would be impractical to hire a crew to meticulously cut around footers that could potentially be damaged, than to have just pulled up the pavement in the first place, then built the footers. Either they are going to put dirt over top of the pavement, or leave it as is. At this point, ripping up the pavement really isn't an option.

[carowindsman6654]

Nice photo additions. Thanks for keeping us updated.


But has anybody else wondered when the pavment in the parking lot is going to come up? Its starting to look like they are going to just build over it and have a parking lot coaster.

Construction vehicles have to get to the log flume site somehow.

yes, the construction vehicles travel all the way from the south gate to the log flume site...

I thought that's what they did. Is there a gate somewhere else closer that connects to the open part of the parking lot?

[carowindsman6654]

First, they are construction vehicles, they can traverse dirt if the pavement wasn't there, that's what they are built to do. Hell, they already do that in the construction site where the log flume was, and where the pavement has been torn up by wear from these vehicles. Second, why would they build footers to then come back and have to tear up the pavement around them? It would be impractical to hire a crew to meticulously cut around footers that could potentially be damaged, than to have just pulled up the pavement in the first place, then built the footers. Either they are going to put dirt over top of the pavement, or leave it as is. At this point, ripping up the pavement really isn't an option.

Ok, fine. It's going to be a parking lot coaster. Happy?

[charlotteguy02]

Actually, I am rather indifferent to the matter. Whether they put grass down or leave it as pavement doesn't really enhance/detract from the experience, in my opinion. I wish they could have left more trees in and around the log flume site.

[Tinkerdog]

First, they are construction vehicles, they can traverse dirt if the pavement wasn't there, that's what they are built to do. Hell, they already do that in the construction site where the log flume was, and where the pavement has been torn up by wear from these vehicles. Second, why would they build footers to then come back and have to tear up the pavement around them? It would be impractical to hire a crew to meticulously cut around footers that could potentially be damaged, than to have just pulled up the pavement in the first place, then built the footers. Either they are going to put dirt over top of the pavement, or leave it as is. At this point, ripping up the pavement really isn't an option.

They will likely just cover up the pavement with dirt and plant shrubbery around in areas.... they have a mountain of dirt they hauled out somewhere... just as easy to haul in back when just about finished!

[Tinkerdog]

First, they are construction vehicles, they can traverse dirt if the pavement wasn't there, that's what they are built to do. Hell, they already do that in the construction site where the log flume was, and where the pavement has been torn up by wear from these vehicles. Second, why would they build footers to then come back and have to tear up the pavement around them? It would be impractical to hire a crew to meticulously cut around footers that could potentially be damaged, than to have just pulled up the pavement in the first place, then built the footers. Either they are going to put dirt over top of the pavement, or leave it as is. At this point, ripping up the pavement really isn't an option.

They will likely just cover up the pavement with dirt and plant shrubbery around in areas.... they have a mountain of dirt they hauled out somewhere... just as easy to haul in back when just about finished!

On second thought.... a NASCAR themed Coaster could really benefit from the pavement being there... and some older Nascar cars put around the track over the Pavement.. along with other Nascar themeing... to make it look good. The pavement can be made to look like a Nascar track.... possible......

[charlotteguy02]

^I never thought of that, that would be a really neat concept.

[carowindsman6654]

You know tinkerdog, just when I thought you couldn't get any dumber you go and say something like this...and totally redeem yourself. That is an excellent idea.

[Mr.Nitro]

That is a pretty cool idea lol and would be so much less expensive to pull off, yet actually help the theme.

[Davidtmp]

On second thought.... a NASCAR themed Coaster could really benefit from the pavement being there... and some older Nascar cars put around the track over the Pavement.. along with other Nascar themeing... to make it look good. The pavement can be made to look like a Nascar track.... possible......

Did you guys hear that sound?? It was the CF brass hitting themselves in the head and saying "why didn't we think of that?? Get those plans updated, we may not look so dumb afterall. The parking lot made to look like a track, for a racing themed coaster, BRILLIANT!!"

I hope you got a patent on that idea Tink.

[Jarsh]

After seeing the latest clearing photos, this thing is gonna be bigger than anyone is expecting! That clearing goes WAY out there...

~jarsh