MDMC01 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 Just watched the video on Screamscape; really cool! Defeating the giant octopus reminds me of the way N Gin is defeated in Crash Bandicoot 2; they are both defeated by shooting at the open targets 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdude86 Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 My big hope is that as part of the Amusement Dark initiative, Cedar Fair also rolls out new classic dark rides for each of the parks. That is to say that when Kings Island gets its interactive 21st century ride, I do not think it should replace Boo Blasters. But I think Boo Blasters does need replaced. I think it's entirely redundant to have two "blasting" dark rides, but apparently that didn't stop Wonderland. Have a cutting edge Iron Reef style dark ride, then a classic one, even if its The Great Pumpkin Adventure or something. It's not like we have a shortage of space, and we need more dark rides. It would be redundant for Kings Island to have Boo Blasters and a "better" interactive dark ride. At Knott's it makes more sense for Iron Reef to coexist with the park's other rides.. Two super classic dark rides, each FILLED with animatronics, lighting, music, storytelling, and craftsmanship, and each completely and totally refurbished in the last 3 years. Iron Reef is a good foil for them, and a nice way to add a 21st century dark ride that still feels like it's built for the park. Yea I agree with you. Plus having a great interactive dark ride like VttIR at KI would just make Boo blasters look that much worse in comparison when you ride them close together. But defintiely agree with the sentiment that it should not replace boo blasters. I think it should be refurbed into a new classic omnimover dark ride. Capacity coudl be increased by putting the cars that were removed to allow more space for the interactive element of Scooby Doo and Boo Blasters as well. A Panuts themed classic dark ride would be perfect there adn could be themed around the new movie coming out or a classic story like Great Pumpkin or jsut a greatest hits type thing. For something like this ride I think the old Action Theater building is the perfect spot for it. Since they want to theme the rides to each park with a story for it's history that section of the park has some of the most history with the connection to Coney Island and jsut the classic midway feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 18, 2015 Share Posted May 18, 2015 I'm still not sold on these things. They look fun but at the same time I doubt I would re ride after my first go. It would get boring fairly quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethancoaster Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I love the theme music for the ride! Also, the finale reminds me a bit of Darkastle. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron88stang Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Purely based on online video as I have not ridden either ride, Guardian was a bit of a let down but Voyage looks amazing. I love the theme. Between this and Magic Mountain's new area, Steam Punk is the in thing for parks in California this year. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Coastermania Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 I can see this type of attraction coming to Kings Island. Boo blasters is nice but it is time for change. It still reminds me too much of Scooby Doo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ki needs a cladding chilling relaxing cooling non shooting dark ride. Then a Voyage to Iron Reef similar ride. Knotts is do great to have 2 incredible dark rides plus the doon to be new 3rd dark ride. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marth555 Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 indepth article on vtir http://themeparkadventure.com/a-deep-dive-look-at-voyage-to-the-iron-reef-at-knotts-berry-farm/ 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted May 27, 2015 Share Posted May 27, 2015 Flights booked for SoCal. Yay I need some Knotts ( and SeaWorld) in my life. I've heard (mostly) good reviews from friends about this ride. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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