SonofBaconator

I mentioned this on another thread… I heard somewhere that Pipe Scream doesn’t get affected by water like Surf Dog does. If this is true, would it be a wise investment to get an updated Surf Dog to combat its downtime?

This might be controversial but I’m not a fan of Monster’s ops. Loading and unloading seems like a nightmare… I wish there was a way where all arms could raise and lower at once but I understand that’s not how it was designed. Speaking of awkward ops, I’ve heard that Pipe Scream can operate during and after rain whereas Surf Dog cannot. I’m not sure how true this is because I don’t really pay attention to Pipe Scream’s ops, but if that’s the case would it be a wise investment to get the updated version for our park just so we don’t have a ride down for weather?

It’s 10:54pm What if we got Dominator and Kings Dominion got X-Flight?

So I don’t think Congo Falls has operated the full 2023 season- I think its years are numbered and I’m sure Invertigo will go with it. When these rides do go, I want the park to have something ready to replace them. I know the pandemic threw things for a loop, (PUN), but I think that guests have started to expect that when something big like a coaster gets the axe, it should be replaced relatively soon.

Any update since July 7th?

If they wanted some more year round options on a smaller scale: https://www.scpictureproject.org/horry-county/myrtle-beach-family-kingdom-amusement-park.html https://www.familykingdomfun.com/home-mobile/

I wouldn’t hate the idea of a second antique cars. I’m not sure that it would be a good ROI unless they changed the scenery to differentiate the experience between the two rides. I personally don’t think it would work out well since I believe even CP is down to one antique car ride. I just wish there were more family rides at the park.

Would a variable speed lift hill amend the ride’s stacking? I’d personally rather ascend a slower lift hill vs having to wait on stacked trains.

I personally think Carowinds would see Vortex (along with Nighthawk) scrapped in favor of a new ride. I think if they wanted to keep Vortex going, they would’ve given it floorless trains years ago. Patriot’s trains might go to Cedar Point, Dorney, or Kings Dominion when the time comes (the same can be said for Flight Deck being recycled for Raptor, Talon, or Afterburn.) On the subject of California’s Great America, barring any unforeseen circumstances, I wonder if there are parks in the chain that have already called dibs on the CGA’s flat rides.

I know we’re in the early 2020s but I’m always looking into the future based off of what’s happening now in the chain and the industry. Will parks be acquired or sold? Will parks like Valleyfair and Michigan’s Adventure get new coasters to call their own? Will we see a return of Intamin and RMC? Will more parks be open on weekends or potentially year round? Etc

Right? I was hoping for a little bit more info.

WindSeeker already fits. You could retheme BLSC to storm chasers but I don’t think that would to over well considering a tornado hit Goshen not too far away.

Forums are mostly debates anyway but would a debate section be welcomed here? Debates would focus on one topic- For example: Kings Island needs a Surf Coaster… The thread would then be filled with responses for or against the topic presented. Would something like this be beneficial or redundant?

I keep wondering if Vortex’s replacement should embrace new IP or pay homage to its predecessor and I always go with the latter. Top Thrill Dragster/Top Thrill 2 up to the north utilized an IP that has become synonymous to guests of Cedar Point; I argue Vortex is the same for KI. Vortex was the tallest coaster in the park for 13 years and it was impossible to miss on the skyline. It was the first big looping coaster for a lot of guests. Despite its roughness as it aged and a lot of smoother coasters to come after it, I think people miss the IP. If it could be resurrected, a lot of people would be happy.

That’s a major elevation change between being above the park gate to Rivertown station. Disney World’s 4-4-0 Baldwin struggles up a 2% grade.

Sure just acquire two more locomotives and passenger cars as well as a few more miles of track

I personally think the support structure looks ugly as heck and wouldn’t want one unless it’s enclosed. The Vekoma we’re getting looks a lot nicer And before anyone says anything, it would be too long to fit in the Crypt building….I checked.

In theory You could fit one next to Diamondback’s transfer track:

I get and don’t get their sales pitch. I get that they want to let potential customers know that their ride is compact to the footprint to that of a Wild Mouse. What I don’t get is: do they expect parks to demo their wild mouses in favor or their Wild Moose?

They missed the rebrand boat for Action Zone when they built Banshee. They could’ve called Invertigo “Screamin Demon” when it was repainted and possibly repainted Drop Tower new colors in 2012 and 2013 respectively. This would have chipped away at some Paramount identity each season while building up to Banshee and The Bat.

I wonder if they’ll operate the new Camp Snoopy coaster for the winter

I think it’s the colors of RMC’s logo

Something family related for sure: https://instagram.com/stories/eltororyan/3170674843787333296?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==