Maelstrom closed????

Jerm

Jerm

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Just a off topic (kinda) thing, what type of saftey system did the boats have for holding in the guest? After all the hub bub over Splash Mtn here in Ca. I can expect Maelstrom would have it's gone over. I can't even remember if it had a seat belt?

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Mouse3268

Mouse3268

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I don't think they will made to put seatbelts on Maelstrom becuse the main reason they had the Splash Mountain issue was that laws in CA are a lot harded on Amusment rides then any other place in the USA.:king:
 
Dizneydude87

Dizneydude87

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Originally posted by Mouse3268
I don't think they will made to put seatbelts on Maelstrom becuse the main reason they had the Splash Mountain issue was that laws in CA are a lot harded on Amusment rides then any other place in the USA.:king:
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LMAO!!!!! They were forced to put OTSR on Splash Mountain because girls were 'flashing' the cameras, giving the attraction the nickname: "Flash Mountain". There is a thread somewhere around here that talks about it.

If you want to see some examples, just go to a basic search engine, and type Flash Mountain. You might be surprised at the resluts, lol.
 
T

TURKEY

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Originally posted by Dizneydude87


LMAO!!!!! They were forced to put OTSR on Splash Mountain because girls were 'flashing' the cameras, giving the attraction the nickname: "Flash Mountain". There is a thread somewhere around here that talks about it.

If you want to see some examples, just go to a basic search engine, and type Flash Mountain. You might be surprised at the resluts, lol.
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Or it could be that people were standing up and getting hurt.
 
Dizneydude87

Dizneydude87

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Well, this wasa on the internet (unless it was a prank):

Anaheim, CA -- Disneyland Resort officials announced that they will modify Splash Mountain to include "over-the-shoulder" restraints before the ride reopens later this Spring. The announcement confirms weeks of rumors about the change that have been circulating the Internet on Disney theme park fan sites.Contrary to what the rumors have suggested the restraints are not being installed for safety reasons. Instead, park officials decided that the "over-the-shoulder" restraints were necessary to stop people, especially ladies from flashing on the ride.According to a Disneyland spokesperson the flashing phenomenon has become a serious problem at the park fueled by the increasing popularity of an Internet site, Flash Mountain. Initially, it was not an issue, but now because of the site it's an hourly occurrence.The first exposure occurred nearly ten years ago when a brave soul flashed the unsuspecting on-ride camera operator, hoping they would not see it, so their fun would be seen by all at the end of the ride where you can purchase the photo.Disney officials contend that they're trying to maintain a family atmosphere at the park and the sight of sagging dropping down Chick-a-Pin hill is not exactly the type of scene you'd expect at a Disney theme park."Walt would not be too excited if he saw this in his park," said an unnamed 18-year old Disneyland employee. "It's become a serious problem." "I have to go to work to see some girl's tits on our closed-circuit television monitor ten or twelve times a day. It gets disgusting," added the employee.Other park guests have been just as surprised by the sight."I was sitting in front of Splash Mountain, waiting for my buddy and I could not believe what I saw," said Joe Nardone referring to a boatload of teenage girls flashing their . "I was blown away. Grown men were cheering aloud, while at the same time, turning their kids faces the other way!"The new "over-the-shoulder" restraints required park engineers to rework the design of the ride's boats that will now seat 6-passengers instead of 8. The reduction in capacity was a minor sacrifice to curb the large problem, according park officials."No one is going to be flashing the camera with this over their shoulders," said Bernard Denicola, a Disneyland attractions manager. "I won't have to call any more parents of our under-18 employees to inform them about what their son or daughter saw at work today."While some Disneyland fans are happy about the change others are not. Al Putz who writes a column for the MouseEnquirer.com web site was angry about the change."We can thank the lawyers for this horrible change, but I have to ask why?" stated Putz. "Everyone, especially a lawyer, loves to see . I live for this moment at Disneyland and now that it is gone I will have no reason to visit everyday."Putz, a Disneyland regular who has an Annual Pass, claims that he visits every day for just that reason."I come to Disneyland just before it warms up for the day and head to the popcorn stand to grab some caramel corn, of course if they have any. I then take over my favorite bench over looking Chick-a-Pin hill and as soon as the temperature hits 75 the start popping out," said Putz.He concurred that only about one in ten shown are a good pair, but added that he is not going to be picky so long as someone is willing to show them."Hey aside from Disneyland I don't see too many, so I am not going to complain here."Adam Sandy, a 15-year old visiting Disneyland from Tennessee for spring break was ecstatic about his experience."It was so cool," exclaimed Sandy, referring to the first time he's seen a girl flash.
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Maybe it was a gag. WAM. I fell for it. (Im sutch an idiot)... I should have read this:

Please Note: This article was our April Fools Joke for 2002.
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And this (the real one):

Splash Mountain is still closed whilst new logs are tested on the ride. The reason for this is to avoid the alarming number of injuries caused by people exiting the logs mid-ride. The old logs are different form the other Splash Mountains as they seat everyone behind each other unlike the Florida version which features two seats to each row. The new logs are quite different, the aim is to increase the safety, but Disney may also be increasing the length of the queue line due to slower loading times. The ride is supposed to re-open in June.
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I fell for it!!!! :hammer: :brick: :hammer: :brick:
 
Dizneydude87

Dizneydude87

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But there IS a site called Flash Mountain, I went.... It WAS an honest mistake, I swear.... *Looks at ceiling*. Lol. Actualy, it kinda was. I was looking at Disney stuff online, saw it, and got currious.
 
TravisMT81

TravisMT81

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Originally posted by Dizneydude87
But there IS a site called Flash Mountain, I went.... It WAS an honest mistake, I swear.... *Looks at ceiling*. Lol. Actualy, it kinda was. I was looking at Disney stuff online, saw it, and got currious.
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does your mommy know you are looking LOL
 
Mouse3268

Mouse3268

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Originally posted by Dizneydude87
But there IS a site called Flash Mountain, I went.... It WAS an honest mistake, I swear.... *Looks at ceiling*. Lol. Actualy, it kinda was. I was looking at Disney stuff online, saw it, and got currious.
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Bad boy:lol:
 
jmarc63

jmarc63

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Originally posted by Dizneydude87


LMAO!!!!! They were forced to put OTSR on Splash Mountain because girls were 'flashing' the cameras, giving the attraction the nickname: "Flash Mountain". There is a thread somewhere around here that talks about it.

If you want to see some examples, just go to a basic search engine, and type Flash Mountain. You might be surprised at the resluts, lol.
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Heres a link http://msn.directhit.com/msn/search.php?cmd=qry&qry=flashmountain
 
jmarc63

jmarc63

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Originally posted by Dizneydude87


LMAO!!!!! They were forced to put OTSR on Splash Mountain because girls were 'flashing' the cameras, giving the attraction the nickname: "Flash Mountain". There is a thread somewhere around here that talks about it.

If you want to see some examples, just go to a basic search engine, and type Flash Mountain. You might be surprised at the resluts, lol.
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From the pic I saw I dont think lap belts or harnesses will stop this. the steep drop angle allows for full view especially in the first seat. and there have been some pic of girls on rolercoasters at other LA parks and even with the harness you still could see the
 
Pioneer Hall

Pioneer Hall

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Originally posted by Dizneydude87
Lol. Anyway.... (got really off topic there)...
Maybe they'll take that movie out of Maelstrom.
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Not gonna happen. They are supposedly going to put new carpet in the theater.
 

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