Steel Venom Intamin Impulse Coaster with Holding Brake Off Ride wheelgap 2026-09-29 | Steel Venom Intamin Impulse Coaster with Holding Brake Off Ride
New Water Coaster On Site!!! wheelgap 2025-08-19 | Take a look around the new Kalahari (Wisconsin Dells) expansion and check on construction progress!Thanks to Josh for capturing this great footage!Chapters:0:00 - Building1:53 - Supplies / Slides3:23 - Dellshire
What do you do with a closed amusement park? wheelgap 2025-07-27 | Throughout time, amusement parks come and go. At the time of posting, there are a few on the chopping block. Back in the early 2000s, an amusement park called Riverview Park and Waterworld closed, and their new owners took the property in a new direction, reopening the site as a zoo called Timbavati. Walk around a former amusement park with me!
Fire Runner POV with FORCES!! wheelgap 2025-07-22 | This sure is one nuts ride. Almost 4gs positive, and at points, almost negative 2gs! Make sure to get a ride on Fire Runner at Lost Island!Thank you to everyone at Lost Island, especially Kyle and Amy for helping make this day possible!It couldn't have been done without Escape visuals, specifically Morgan and Christian!Finally, thank you to Tanav from rideforcesdb.com for laying the groundwork for the ride forces overlay, and Steve from RideForces to help debug some unique problems I had!All of my content is CC-BY! Feel free to use any of it, attribution is appreciated but not required
Fire Runner POV - Copyright Free wheelgap 2025-07-19 | Fire Runner had its grand opening today! The new Rocky Mountain Construction Raptor coaster features 12 car trains, a rolling station, and is a whole lot of fun! Take a virtual ride on the coaster in this video!Thank you to the Lost Island team, especially Kyle and Amy for making this happen! And shoutout to Escape Visual Studios for the camera setup!This content is free for you to use under CC-BY! I would appreciate attribution but it is not necessary!
It’s Vertical! Kalahari / Wisconsin Dells Construction Update wheelgap 2025-06-27 | Quick update today showing off two 2026 projects! The Dellshire is a new major resort being developed on a portion of the Fort Dells site. Additionally, Kalahari is getting a large indoor / outdoor expansion!
Wisconsins ONLY Mountain Coaster POV wheelgap 2025-05-27 | This brand new mountain coaster opened on May 24th, 2025! Allison was the first, and I was the second public rider ever for this new attraction! Built and owned by Wiegand, this second generation mountain coaster offers a long, thrilling and scenic ride through the woods, near other major Wisconsin Dells attractions! I highly recommend a visit to this mountain coaster!Anyone may use my footage, attribution is appreciated!Chapters:0:00 - Lift Hill4:15 - Downhill
Did it test? Wrath of Rakshasa Testing Footage April 27th 2025 wheelgap 2025-04-27 | She's alive!Thumbnail credit to @xflightrecruit on Instagram!Feel free to use any of my footage. Attribution is appreciated!Chapters:0:00 - Slo mo0:49 - First test run2:46 - Second test run
Six Flags Great America Opening Day! Wrath Views and Park Updates! wheelgap 2025-04-19 | Simple video today where I walk around the park and show you what's new!
EXCLUSIVE Mountain Coaster Behind The Scenes Construction Tour! wheelgap 2025-04-18 | The brand new Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster, the first in the state, is quickly nearing completion! Opening this summer, this Gen 2 Wiegand mountain coaster looks to have a rambunctious and thrilling layout, which will be able to be experienced all year round. Some quick stats:- 156 ft vertical rise- 1407 ft lift hill, 2441 ft decent. 3848 ft of track total!- Will operate year round, including in rain and snow!- Operated by the Wiegand company itself with a suite of owners- Covered / almost indoor load and unloadCheck them out at the links below!wisconsindellsmountaincoaster.cominstagram.com/wisconsindellsmountaincoasterfacebook.com/profile.php?id=61573981977483While we were not paid to do this tour, we would still like to thank Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster for their hospitality and openness to sharing their attraction with us! A special thanks to Fred, who was our amazing tour guide and will be the GM of this attraction!Obviously we had permission to fly the drone over their property. Don’t be dumb!
Trackwork Complete! Wrath of Rakshasa Final Drone Update & Site Plan Review! April 2025 wheelgap 2025-04-15 | In this loaded update we take a look at Six Flags Great America as the park wakes up for the season. Wrath of Rakshasa construction is moving forward at a rapid pace, and we get the chance to review the Wrath site plans!Site plans originally posted by SFGAM_Hog on the SFGAmWorld forums! Thanks to them! See the plans for yourself at the link below:sfgamworld.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=265303#p265303Drone flown over private property with permission from the land owner. Don’t be dumb!Chapters:0:00 - Drone Update4:19 - Site Plan Review
Disneyland Pixar Pals Garage Fire April 4th 2025 wheelgap 2025-04-04 | A car caught fire in the Disneyland parking lot, spreading to a handful of others, leading to an evacuation. No injuries were reported, and the fire was put out quicklyktla.com/news/theme-parks/disneyland/fire-reported-at-disneyland-parking-structure
NEW COASTER ANNOUNCED!! Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster & other Dells Construction Update! wheelgap 2025-03-26 | A significant update! The Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster will be the latest coaster attraction in the Dells area, and the first major one since really Hades / 360. This is a standalone attraction, similar to other mountain coasters in Branson and Pidgeon Forge. Stay tuned for the whole video, as we also cover the Kalahari, a new resort, and more!wisconsindellsmountaincoaster.comwisdells.com/wisconsin-dells-attractions/Wisconsin-Dells-Mountain-CoasterDrone flown from a public park, respectfully, and without endangering people. Don't be dumb!!Chapters0:00 - Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster1:43 - Kalahari Expansion2:17 - Dellshire2:44 - Flamingo
MAJOR Wrath of Rakshasa Construction Update - Early March 2025 wheelgap 2025-03-08 | Take a look at the sweet new progress on Six Flags Great America's new dive coaster!All of my footage, unless it contains copyrighted material, is Creative Commons - Attribution. You are free to reuse any footage with credit!Do not fly a drone over or around park property without proper permission from Six Flags Great America!
Wisconsin Dells Construction Update! Mid February 2025 wheelgap 2025-02-20 | Tank a look at 4 of the current projects in the Dells! After a bit of a sleepy year last year, it seems this off season has kicked into high gear with a bunch of different projects going on!Don't fly your drone where you can't! Drone footage of Mt. Olympus taken with permission. Kalahari footage captured with large boom pole, as I have not gotten approval to use the drone.Chapters0:00 - Kalahari Expansion2:04 - Wisconsin Dells Mountain Coaster2:59 - Olympus Road3:20 - Flamingo Motel Demoliton
Wrath of Rakshasa Construction B-Roll Copyright Free wheelgap 2025-02-03 | Bonus video for you all! Got to test out the new drone camera and wanted to give you guys some raw footage. Feel free to reuse the footage, attribution would be appreciated! Footage taken with the knowledge of Six Flags Great America and on private property adjacent to the park. Don't fly your drone where you know you can't!Background music is Things To Consider During Freefall, from the Planet Coaster soundtrack. Don't monetize that!
ALMOST TOPPED OFF!!! Wrath of Rakshasa Construction Update Late January wheelgap 2025-02-01 | Big update today! Much more of the lift & drop are in, plus active track deliveries, the station is getting work done, and much more!All of my footage, unless it contains copyrighted material, is Creative Commons - Attribution. You are free to reuse any footage with credit!Do not fly a drone over or around park property without proper permission from Six Flags Great America!
Lift Hill going UP! Wrath of Rakshasa Update Early January 2025 wheelgap 2025-01-13 | Pretty simple update today! The lift is on its way up, and that's about it!All of my footage, unless it contains copyrighted material, is Creative Commons - Attribution. You are free to reuse any footage with credit!Do not fly a drone over or around park property without proper permission from Six Flags Great America!
Kalahari & Skyland Ranch Wisconsin Dells Construction Update! wheelgap 2025-01-07 | Two new unannounced attractions are being built in the Dells currently, a large indoor waterpark at the Kalahari and a mountain coaster complex under the Skyland Ranch brand! Come with me as I (very quickly) check out both of the sites!
ITS VERTICAL! Wrath of Rakshasa Drone Update wheelgap 2024-12-23 | In this drone update, we take a look around Six Flags Great America just after a major snowfall to see what's going on!All of my footage, unless it contains copyrighted material, is Creative Commons - Attribution. You are free to reuse any footage with credit!Do not fly a drone over or around park property without proper permission from Six Flags Great America!
Footer work continues! Wrath of Rakshasa Drone Update Late November 2024 wheelgap 2024-11-25 | In this first drone update, we take a look around Six Flags Great America just a couple weeks after closing to see what has gone on!Sorry for the weird frame rate issues, my iPad crapped out a bad recording. Hopefully I can have this fixed by next update!All of my footage, unless it contains copyrighted material, is Creative Commons - Attribution. You are free to reuse any footage with credit!Six Flags Great America has reviewed this content. Per Park Policy, do not fly a drone over or around park property without proper permission from Six Flags Great America! All footage and editorial decisions were made by me, and the park only reviewed the footage to make sure that no sensitive information is being released. If any changes were requested by the park, I will disclose them below!Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:22 - Front Entrance and Solar2:52 - Wrath Track4:04 - Crane and Sky Striker5:44 - Coaster Site8:08 - Conclusion and Schedule
Wisconsins first Mountain Coaster could be built HERE! wheelgap 2024-11-13 | This 32 acre plot of land could be home to the first mountain coaster in Wisconsin. Strategically located in the Wisconsin Dells, and run by a company who already has 3 mountain coasters, this attraction would likely be a smash hit. Take a look at the progress currently on site, before the project is even officially announced!All footage was taken from public areas. Drone footage was taken from a nearby public park and via flying over the Wisconsin River. Don't trespass, and don't be dumb!
Medusa SlideWheel Brushes wheelgap 2024-10-28 | These transfer power from the stationary side to the rotating side of the slide!
IN THE HADES TUNNEL - Mt. Olympus BTS Tour Part 2! wheelgap 2024-10-28 | In this video, we walk around the incredible tunnel on Hades 360 at Mt. Olympus! We also talk about construction updates on property, along with a quick behind the scenes video on how the park makes all of their statues in-houseThumbnail photo by instagram.com/xflightrecruitPart 1 - youtu.be/8pC4QhG_O7UHighway 12 Project - youtu.be/Z7jQ0PdV2cwChapters:0:00 - Intro0:18 - Old Hades Track0:40 - Under the Drop2:44 - THE TUNNEL7:53 - The Turnaround11:25 - THE TUNNEL Pt. 217:28 - The Train20:03 - Olympus Road20:58 - Theme Shop
Adam rides the only Chinese coaster in the US! wheelgap 2024-10-25 | Roller Coaster / Dragon Coaster at People's Choice Family Fun Center is certainly barely a coaster!(This video will also serve as a test. It should turn into a short at some time in the near future!)
The INSANE Complexity of Medusa SlideWheel - Mt. Olympus BTS Tour Part 1! wheelgap 2024-10-25 | Medusa, the WhiteWater West Slidewheel at Mt. Olympus, is the only one of it's kind in the western hemisphere. Take a look behind the curtain of what it takes to maintain and open the ride every day with this exclusive tour!Thumbnail photo by instagram.com/xflightrecruitPart 2 - youtu.be/TJ11KKJpYp8Chapters:0:00 - Intro0:39 - Walk to Medusa1:54 - Drive Platform - Tires3:51 - Ride Control Platform9:51 - Drive Platform - Ice & Details14:05 - Under Medusa16:23 - Man Lift26:29 - Tube Conveyor27:54 - Slide Entrance28:16 - Controls and Startup
NEW Batman: The Ride Effects at Six Flags Great America wheelgap 2024-10-23 | Batman: The Ride, the historic B&M invert at Six Flags Great America has recieved a new effects package! With speakers, subwoofers, practical effects, fog and colored lights, this ride has it all! The effects really make the staircase up to the station spooky, with the final reveal of the station being quite satisfying. The effects look even better at night, I'm sure! Hopefully more projects like this are in the works for other rides at the park!
Watch the @wheelgap develop as Demon gets ejector down the drop! wheelgap 2024-10-23 | Filmed in super slow motion (hence the low resolution)
Foundation Excavation Continues! Wrath of Rakshasa Construction Update, Mid-October 2024 wheelgap 2024-10-22 | Swung by the park this Sunday to check on the Wrath progress! Lots of ground work going on, footers should hopefully start being poured soon. Sorry for the rush editing job, been busy the past couple of weeks! Just wanted to get the most up-to-date footage out to you as fast as possible. Look out for some more content later this week!
Ground Work Begins! Wrath of Rakshasa Construction Update, Early October 2024 wheelgap 2024-10-07 | Still very much in the preliminary stages of groundwork, however progress is promising. Drainage sewers are going in and casings are on site for the footers!
Rise of Icarus Step Count wheelgap 2024-10-01 | The top platform is 248 steps, while the lower platform is 98 steps. This is meant to be a reference video and not interesting. Don't watch
Fixing the WORST part about the Dells! wheelgap 2024-09-25 | Finally, the northern section of Highway 12 will finally be redone in the Wisconsin Dells. This project was a long time coming and will be a welcome improvement in convenience, safety and beauty!Most of my information was found here: wisconsindot.gov/Pages/projects/by-region/sw/us12-dellspkwy/default.aspxBuilding 8/9 pictures from here: facebook.com/share/p/HMqD86DYab82rSnW
FIRST Wrath of Rakshasa Construction Update! Early September 2024 wheelgap 2024-09-03 | Take a look at the future site of Six Flags Great America's new for 2025 dive coaster, Wrath of Rakshasa!
Riding the LAST Standalone Thrill Attraction in the Wisconsin Dells wheelgap 2024-08-24 | The Skyscraper at Timber Falls is no joke! Get some history on the ride along with a reverse POV in this video!
Mt. Olympus 2024 Expansion Complete! Drone Footage of Icaria & Icarus wheelgap 2024-07-13 | Over the 4th holiday, Mt. Olympus opened Icaria up to the general public. This signaled the completion of their 2024 expansion plans, which included over a dozen water slides, new cabanas, a new shop, and a large new seating area to finally connect the indoor and outdoor park together easily.This drone footage was taken with permission and cooperation of the park, don’t do this without consent!
New for 2024 SKY STRIKER REVIEW! wheelgap 2024-06-23 | Finally, the new Sky Striker is open at Six Flags Great America! Listen to what I thought about the ride from my two rides at the member preview
New for 2024 Sky Striker Off Ride Footage! wheelgap 2024-06-22 | This thing sounds awesome! The motors sound really smooth and the wooshing of the carriage at top speed is a neat combination. Review tomorrow hopefully, but overall it is a winner!
The Voyage, Rise of Icarus, Mt. Olympus Water Park wheelgap 2024-06-13 | Take a ride on The Voyage at Mt. Olympus!
The Flight, Rise of Icarus, Mt. Olympus Water Park wheelgap 2024-06-13 | Take a ride on The Flight at Mt. Olympus!
The Drop, Rise of Icarus, Mt. Olympus Water Park wheelgap 2024-06-13 | Take a ride on The Drop at Mt. Olympus!
The Journey, Rise of Icarus, Mt. Olympus Water Park wheelgap 2024-06-13 | Take a ride on The Journey at Mt. Olympus!
Americas TALLEST Waterslide POV! The Fall, Rise of Icarus, Mt. Olympus Water Park wheelgap 2024-06-13 | Take a ride on America's tallest waterslide!
Americas Tallest Waterslide REVIEW! Rise of Icarus, Mount Olympus wheelgap 2024-05-31 | America's Tallest Waterslide has 5 great options to choose from!The Fall POV - youtu.be/hyeQC8OoCHULower Platform POVs - youtu.be/Fv-gXoZLqEQDrone footage - youtu.be/PNwnOfKgp7MAnyone may use my footage, just please credit me!Download the footage here:drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MJVoVBI6zPcRHlNo_tbKwTGb-m3EcAgrAll footage taken with permission by the park. Do not film on ride or with your drone without the proper permission and safeguards!Chapters:0:00 - Appearance2:25 - The Fall7:41 - The Journey8:30 - The Drop10:00 - The Voyage10:47 - The Flight12:16 - Conclusion
