The sky’s the limit

Voyage construction

The lack of a Voyage construction update lately doesn’t mean work isn’t getting done. It just means the gloomy skies don’t provide for the sharpest photos. No matter what the…

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Crossing Over

Voyage's second hill

What a lovely fall day. Much better than yesterday. Not as chilly. Or as windy. Not even as muddy. Tom, the editor of Construction Digest magazine, and I took a…

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Keep a lid on it

Voyage tunnel construction

Let’s get something straight: The “lid” for Tunnel #1 in no way resembles Tupperware. And the tunnels are nothing like those on The Raven and The Legend. Because the tunnels…

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Keeping track

That big ol’ crane isn’t just lifting steel. That’s wood track flying high. How handy is that? At Monday’s staff meeting, Will told us the “lid” for Voyage‘s Tunnel #1…

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Which one is worse … er, better?

Which one? You decide. This is the view heading up Voyage‘s lift hill. A coaster enthusiast emailed a suggestion that I climb up and take a photo from the very…

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Topping #2

Isn’t that always the way? The firstborn gets all the outrageous baby gifts, savings bonds, monthly framed portraits, and the totally-filled-out baby book. Number two? Not even a cupcake. No…

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An ever-changing skyline

Voyage in the distance

Wow, has our skyline changed! Take a look: From the Funnel Cake Factory in the 4th of July section: And from the west side of the Raging Rapids observation deck….

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Sunday’s Voyage

It’s so nice to see the lovely fall colors coming out this week. Oh, and The Voyage looks pretty good, too. This was taken on Sunday by one of the…

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Top o’ the morning!

Voyage's 2nd 90-degree section

Got ‘er done. Our Voyage topping ceremony is complete We couldn’t have asked for a prettier day. Just about everyone started out wearing jackets, but they didn’t stay on long….

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A-topping we will go!

Voyage construction

Driving south on Highway 162 will never look the same. The VBC (Very Big Crane) will get quite a workout today. We know the height of the crane now. Steve…

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The VBC is here

The Very Big Crane arrived yesterday afternoon. While driving to work around 7:30 this morning, I must say that crane was an amazing sight to see. In fact, the VBC…

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Banking on Free Unlimited …

Voyage track

… Dramamine? Take a look at this track! When riding this part of The Voyage, you’re heading toward the photographer. Look in the upper right, in the background of the…

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