OT: Amusement Park Discussion

[Cody Webster]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1857064708617957734

 

[dragonoffrost]

Replacing it and Green Lantern with an Intamin Multilaunch... think Pantheon at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg or... GASP Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando


The odd thing is no mention of Zumanjaro? So does the new ride use the tower still.


Edit to add: callers to the park now are being told Zumanjaro is going also.

Also I hope the figure out the power to the park because I remember Batman and Robin playing havoc on the grid if they launched together.

 

[Cody Webster]

Replacing it and Green Lantern with an Intamin Multilaunch... think Pantheon at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg or... GASP Velocicoaster at Universal Orlando


The odd thing is no mention of Zumanjaro? So does the new ride use the tower still.


Edit to add: callers to the park now are being told Zumanjaro is going also.

Also I hope the figure out the power to the park because I remember Batman and Robin playing havoc on the grid if they launched together.

Velocicoaster is a top tier coaster. One of the best I've ever rode

 

[dragonoffrost]

Just to give an idea of the area they are working with look at the area but where El Toro is. They can also go into the parking lot above Kingda Ka. Dear god they are doing something LARGE.

 

[dragonoffrost]

Great White in Wildwood is getting new rolling stock. YAY! It might make a difference in the ride.

Morey's Piers is upgrading Great White wooden roller coaster, one of its best-known rides

New trains will make for a smoother experience on the attraction at the Wildwood amusement park.

www.phillyvoice.com

 

[Strawberry Fields]

Disney getting rid of Muppet Vision 3D is unsurprising but tragic to hear. Especially considering there's only two other things at MGM that I do on a regular basis.

 

[dragonoffrost]

Disney getting rid of Muppet Vision 3D is unsurprising but tragic to hear. Especially considering there's only two other things at MGM that I do on a regular basis.

I think it was more of a we need to distance from Aerosmith thing when the contract ran out so they decided to slide the Muppets there and that along with the new Monsters Inc Coaster required the move on from MuppetVision 3D. It does suck but if they do the redo of Rock and Roller Coaster right it could be a huge hit.

 

[dragonoffrost]

Ok so I failed you all and didn't put this here for discussion.

Six Flags corporate made this announcement coinciding with the closure of Kingda Ka.

Six Flags to Invest More Than $1 Billion Over the Next Two Years to Enhance Guest Experience

New rides, attractions, themed areas, dining upgrades, technology and infrastructure improvements planned across network of 42 parks in North America Six Flags Entertainment Corporation (NYSE: FUN), the largest amusement park operator in North America, today announced it will invest more than $1...

investors.sixflags.com

Let's hope they do these right.

For a quick highlight:

Among the capital investments currently planned for the 2026 operating season:​

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• Carowinds will introduce a record-breaking water ride
• Canada’s Wonderland will add a new record-breaking water attraction
• Kings Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction (rumors point to one of these Family LSM Coaster - Intamin Amusement Rides going where Vortex was and the locals are not pleased)
• Knott’s Soak City will receive a water park refresh and aesthetic enhancements
• Six Flags Magic Mountain will debut a first-of-its-kind coaster in North America (rumors point to a versiion of the new Mack launch coaster at their test park Europa Park in Germany )
• Six Flags Great America will celebrate its 50th anniversary, debuting a new kids’ area, commemorative events and park enhancements
• Six Flags Great Adventure will unveil a record-breaking launch coaster (no manufacturer or good rumors yet that I have seen)
• Six Flags Over Texas will unleash a record-breaking dive coaster (not sure if the smaller train version (Iron Menace) or the larger train (Griffon) but the rumor is 300' drop.)
• Six Flags Mexico will introduce a family thrill boomerang coaster (think this is a copy of the Flash Coaster opening next year at Great Adventure )