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[Monorail_Red_77]

The last time I rode it a couple years ago, the steering column on my car got detached entirely and there was nothing I could do but slam back and forth the entire ride. The mid ride watcher started to lecture me when I had to explain this to him.

Even after that though, the pedal is the worst part.

A few years back I actually saw a woman coming back to unload on the Speedway and the car jumped the track rail. Took several CM’s to get it back on the track. I always worry about that when riding with the kids and the car is banging back and forth on the rail while out on the track. LOL

 

[The Pho]

A few years back I actually saw a woman coming back to unload on the Speedway and the car jumped the track rail. Took several CM’s to get it back on the track. I always worry about that when riding with the kids and the car is banging back and forth on the rail while out on the track. LOL

That worry is where the fun comes from!

 

[tribbleorlfl]

A few years back I actually saw a woman coming back to unload on the Speedway and the car jumped the track rail. Took several CM’s to get it back on the track. I always worry about that when riding with the kids and the car is banging back and forth on the rail while out on the track. LOL

I still remember going on one time with my son when he was younger and right after the first turn coming from the starting line, there was actually a gap in the track in front of us! It was right around the garage area, so I'm assuming they must have added (or taken off) a car but forgot to raise the track back up.

Suffice it to say, I had a heck of a time trying to keep the steering wheel straight while he was doing his best to make it a true go kart experience!

 

[Rich Brownn]

I still remember going on one time with my son when he was younger and right after the first turn coming from the starting line, there was actually a gap in the track in front of us! It was right around the garage area, so I'm assuming they must have added (or taken off) a car but forgot to raise the track back up.

Suffice it to say, I had a heck of a time trying to keep the steering wheel straight while he was doing his best to make it a true go kart experience!

Ugh, I remember having to lift those cars to put them back on the track - usually by myself... Worst job ever

 

[tribbleorlfl]

Ugh, I remember having to lift those cars to put them back on the track - usually by myself... Worst job ever

I believe that. They probably weigh a good 100#, right? Is the gap in the track a newer thing and installed to avoid the manual strain you described? This was maybe 7 or 8 years ago.

 

[Touchdown]

Technically, due to the roller coaster hill drop on Splash you could make the argument that is a coaster as well. I don’t but you could...

 

[EricsBiscuit]

Technically, due to the roller coaster hill drop on Splash you could make the argument that is a coaster as well. I don’t but you could...

And since the Liberty Belle is on a track I’d bet it’s also a rollercoaster.

 

[GlacierGlacier]

And since the Liberty Belle is on a track I’d bet it’s also a rollercoaster.

If we're going into coaster technicalities, JII and Spaceship Earth are some of the closest to Coasters at Epcot. Especially since JII was supposed to have a rolling and coasting bit.

 

[Rich Brownn]

I believe that. They probably weigh a good 100#, right? Is the gap in the track a newer thing and installed to avoid the manual strain you described? This was maybe 7 or 8 years ago.

More than that,,,, and what gap?

 

[Touchdown]

And since the Liberty Belle is on a track I’d bet it’s also a rollercoaster.

To be a roller coaster you must:
1. Move on a track
2. Have at least one portion that is controlled solely by gravity for a downward and upward portion.

The liberty bell is powered throughout therefore not a coaster.

 

[Coaster Lover]

To be a roller coaster you must:

Always a dangerous thing... trying to define what is and what is not a roller coaster... you'll be hard press to find an answer that 100% of the community will agree 100% on...

 

[lazyboy97o]

Always a dangerous thing... trying to define what is and what is not a roller coaster... you'll be hard press to find an answer that 100% of the community will agree 100% on...

In Duane We Trust.

 

[Incomudro]

Always a dangerous thing... trying to define what is and what is not a roller coaster... you'll be hard press to find an answer that 100% of the community will agree 100% on...

Coast.
I would say it must coast through some portion of it's travel.
Can't be a coaster if it doesn't coast.

 

[Touchdown]

Always a dangerous thing... trying to define what is and what is not a roller coaster... you'll be hard press to find an answer that 100% of the community will agree 100% on...

I know coaster enthusiasts can’t agree (we can’t agree on much) but I feel my criteria I listed is reasonable. For my own count I use the “know one when I see/ride one” criteria but that’s me.

 

[solidyne]

In Duane We Trust.

Who's Duane? (Honest question.)

 

[lazyboy97o]

Who's Duane? (Honest question.)

Duane Marden is the guy behind https://rcdb.com.

 

[Beacon Joe]

Technically, due to the roller coaster hill drop on Splash you could make the argument that is a coaster as well. I don’t but you could...

FWIW, I don't know of any coaster enthusiast group that considers it to count as a coaster credit.

 

[Beacon Joe]

I'd rather play on that mound of dirt than ride Speedway.

New attraction idea: Tomorrowland Mudway, Sponsored by Jeep.

 

[trainplane3]

New attraction idea: Tomorrowland Mudway, Sponsored by Jeep.

It'd always be down because of "maintenance" then.
Just
Empty
Every
Pocket

 

[gerarar]

Found a pic update on Reddit..