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elvisboogens
10-04-2009, 12:40 PM
The big colored shoes also known at SFKK as The Flying Dutchman has been closed since mid August. At first it looked temporary, but then they blocked the entrance with a sign that says something about technical difficulties. The sign has been there for a few weeks now.

The ride is sandwiched between Thunder Run and Mile High Falls/Woods Of The Wicked, and my theory was that they closed it so that you can't watch them put up the woods of the wicked from the ride. WHen on the ride you can see the entirety of Woods Of The Wicked over the privacy fence that has encloses that area with Mile High Falls.

Anybody heard anything about this?
MadCard05
10-04-2009, 03:04 PM
It's just down for some TLC. Speedway was down for 2 weeks for seatbelt replacements (they redesigned them), so I'm sure this is something similar. I wouldn't worry about Flying Dutchman, it's not going anywhere.
SFKK_Nate
10-05-2009, 12:26 AM
It'll probably be down for the rest of the season, but will definitely be back next season. How could the park do away with its oldest ride?
Austin
10-05-2009, 12:31 AM
is there anyway to make it alot less rougher when the shoes set back down?
Vic
10-05-2009, 01:36 AM
is there anyway to make it alot less rougher when the shoes set back down?

Yep.

Wow.. didn't realize my message had to be at least 10 characters long.. this should do it :)
Austin
10-05-2009, 01:40 AM
Lol can they please start learning how? thats the roughest landing ever on any ride.
elvisboogens
10-05-2009, 06:51 PM
It is an alarming return to the ground.
Austin
10-05-2009, 06:53 PM
Yes, yes it is lol. Im glad they can fix that though. Ill definately have to ride it when i go next year
MadCard05
10-05-2009, 09:47 PM
I remember riding it as a kid, and I think you all are wimps. :b
elvisboogens
10-05-2009, 11:08 PM
It's a fun ride to unwind on after a vigorous bout with...the Rollerskater.
Austin
10-06-2009, 08:03 PM
Hah. Ive rode it almost every year except this year. Rollerskater i havent in about 3 years
elvisboogens
10-06-2009, 09:09 PM
I like the Rollerskater, and if I wasn't 6' 4", I'd like it an incredible amount more (size problems, you see).
MadCard05
10-11-2009, 12:37 AM
It's back open, opened up late today. Only thing I noticed is that it has a pedal now you have to stand on when operating.
elvisboogens
10-11-2009, 12:58 AM
thats cool, i'll be on it next time.
nitrofan
10-11-2009, 05:12 PM
Glad to see we're not losing another ride after all.
Jp
02-05-2010, 11:20 PM
Sorry this thread is now closed. Since the recent closure of Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom!!!