RCCGB FORUM

WildMouse · Junior Poster Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 75

With predictions of clear skies and low winds, I decided to take a risk and head back up to Fantasy Island for a second attempt at conquering Jubilee Odyssey.

After surviving the mind numbingly dull and seemingly endless journey north east, I arrived in Ingoldmells just before 11am, where I was greeted by clear, sunny skies and no wind, as predicted.

So far so good.

With anticipation levels rising, I could see Jubilee Odyssey in the distance from my car window, but didn’t notice the train going around. Odyssey briefly slipped out of view, before reappearing once again, this time with a train ascending the lift hill with people on it. Result!

A few minutes later, I was in Fantasy Island buying my Odyssey tickets. Queuing for a grand total of 0 minutes, I walked straight on to the front row seats for my maiden voyage. Result #2!

After a short wait for additional riders, the train was dispatched. Ascending the lift hill, I felt a mixture of relief (that the ride was open and that I was on it!), excitement and anticipation. The first drop looked extremely steep from the ground, and I couldn’t wait to experience it first hand. After the trundle to the top, it was time for the 'odyssey' to begin. The first drop felt as steep as it looked and was truly exhilarating, as was the mahoosive loop that came after it. The cobra roll was fun as were the two other inversions. Overall I was extremely impressed with this ride, especially with how smooth it was (Vekoma Hang n' Bangs ain't all Razz

). I had a second go in the middle seats as the back rows weren’t available. But I didn’t really care. I was just happy that I achieved my aim to get on Odyssey. The 600 miles getting there and back twice were well worth the hassle!
_________________
Carl

smiler · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 9:54 pm Post subject:

Well done mate I no what you mean bout that thing Laughing

_________________
Naked roller coaster world record holder 2004
Biggest ghost hunter record holder 2006

Photos updated (14/12/09) Winter wounderland and the O2 fair

Flicr photos update (14/12/09)
Video update (03/11/09)

stealth fan · Posted: Sat Sep 12, 2009 10:17 pm Post subject:

Congrats Carl. Glad you enjoyed it.
_________________
Don't look at me, I'm just Human
Dare to ride Hayling's Log Flume without a CAGOULE?
Member #2066

Steven Burns · Strata Poster Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1777

Welcome to a very exclusive club mate. It`s a great ride once you actualy ride the thing. Saying that i`ve never achieved it a second time lol other than on that day.
_________________
My Site www.freewebs.com/big-Stevie-b/

Photo Site www.flickr.com/photos/stevie-b/collections/

RCCGB No. 2293

USfriends · Posted: Sun Sep 13, 2009 3:07 pm Post subject:

How big is mahoosive? Wink

_________________
Yankee Freeloader Pete

Rollback Queen Lisa

WildMouse · Junior Poster Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 75

Urban Dictionary definition of 'mahoosive'

1) Something that is beyond being massive
2) A object/body astronomically immense in its magnitude
3) (insert naughty word) B-I-G !!!!

Wink

_________________
Carl

USfriends · Posted: Mon Sep 14, 2009 4:06 am Post subject:

Nice!

_________________
Yankee Freeloader Pete

Rollback Queen Lisa

oblivion · Posted: Thu Sep 24, 2009 12:41 pm Post subject:

Jealous! We were in Skegness for 5 days and every single day went up to see if this ride was open and it never was Sad

. There was a slight breeze on most days though so thats probably why! Managed to get on the millenium coaster though which I enjoyed.

WildMouse · Junior Poster Joined: 02 Oct 2007 Posts: 75

It's horrible when a coaster you've never been on is there in all it's glory and you can't ride it (not so bad if it's a Boomerang though Wink

). Although I heard that Odyssey is restricted to weekend openings from September up until the half-term holidays in October. But yeah, one sneeze and it shuts down Razz

Glad you got on Millennium coaster though. Shame it's so dull (in my books anyway).

Skeggie winds are low tomorrow (under 10mph). So anyone heading up that way 'should' get a ride on Jubilee Odyssey. In theory Laughing

_________________
Carl