First of all, I'm all impressed with the new Adventure Port since last year.... Second of all:  this past June 24th, when I rode the new Adventure Express to get my 500th ride in and guess what?  I got my 500 rides in....  Now that I have 1,649 lifetime rides with Adventure Express with ONLY 351 rides away to 2,000th ride which will also take place later this Spring/Summer 2025 and will also coincide with Cargo Loco when I get my 500 rides in at the same time in 2025.....

I think this was a great addition. Considering the short turn around time for the park, it came together well. Now that we seem to have constant 90 ° weather summers in the region, a lot more shade was and is needed.   I do wish we were able to get the higher capacity Sol Spin. I do think the two editions were a great pick. I realize a lot of enthusiasts prefer the Huss versions. Keep in mind, in 30 to 40 years, new enthusiasts will say they prefer the Zamperla versions to whatever newer manufacturer would be making them at the time.

Turnabout is fair play.  Respectfully, the physician needs to heal thyself.

I mentioned this on the comments of Tower Topics so I'll reiterate here.  I think from the video TT showed that it would be fitting to use the Son of Beast station and the old Wild Animal Safari area to build the coaster.  In the video it has different animals.  Lots of room for it and the Lantern interaction during haunt would have served as a hint.  I'm thinking they will use that building for something or they would have just demolished it alltogether. Anyway, I would be happy with that, assuming they will be saving capital for a coaster in 2027 in The Vortex plot.

Totally agree about the lack of shade. I've been cooked alive in those barrels some days, especially with the middle rings heating up in the sun, it's hot to the touch. However I've had no issues with the spinning aspect. My family and I have spun till I've lost my balance trying to get out of the barrel. The barrels do feel heavier compared to a traditonal teacup ride, but once you get them going, they're a blast