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I also believe AZ becomes DCU within the next couple of seasons. Why wouldn't they use a highly popular IP that they already own? AZ theming doesn't even make sense any longer.

I rode Anaconda 2 years ago and I did not find it to be a fun coaster at all. The dive under the lake was cool, but beyond that I was not impressed. Although I am dismayed that the recent trend is to not make any announcement on ride closures. I figured with CF management being in control, it would not be a thing.

I wouldn't mind a Snoopy Space family friendly dark ride in that area. I'm sure they can come up with something really cool in that building. I would also like to see a re-theme of this ride since it's been a very long time since we've had one. I would very much like a new coaster in the old Vortex spot, but I would be pleased if we received a new indoor ride.

I agree about no notice for ride closures. They did the same thing with Kingda Ka. I never got to experience it and was hoping to make the trek there some day. I still want to go. I was just surprised that there was no announcement about the ride closing for good.

I truly don't feel like the 2026 project will be in Vortex's old spot. I know nothing of what or where, but that's just my gut feeling on it. I could definitely be wrong.

I am also in the camp of a family thrill attraction going in to the Boo Blasters on Boo Hill building. I'm pretty sure it's been far longer for something new there as opposed to the old Vortex plot of land. It's entirely possible that 2027, we will receive a coaster in that area.

I am going to express some disappointment in the closure of KK. As we have seen previously, an announcement was made so that guests could get one last ride and this was not done. I would not have made a special trip to ride on it, but I'm betting there would have been several of their loyal guests that would have done so, similarly to what happened with The Vortex.

Apparently I was mistaken about Kingda Ka. It is definitely being removed. Now why Zumanjaro wasn't mentioned is not clear to me. I am hopeful that Intamin will make a return to the Cedar Fair side of this Six Flags chain one day. It seems their reliability issue is not as bad as once was. The other big sticking point was how they kind of blew off safety concerns after what happened at Cedar Point. I understand that building attractions is an international business, but I would think not having one of the largest regional chains purchasing your rides would have to be a huge oversight. I would be making extra effort to bring them back into a business relationship.

Six Flags Investments Some notable items for 2026: Carowinds will introduce a record-breaking water ride Canada’s Wonderland will add a new record-breaking water attraction King's Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction 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 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 Six Flags Over Texas will unleash a record-breaking dive coaster Six Flags Mexico will introduce a family thrill boomerang coaster So, as far as Kingda Ka, I have noticed that there is no mention of the removal of Zumanjaro. Now, that could mean it will still be announced or, it could also mean that it will also be a re-imagining similar to TT2. However, there's no saying that Zamperla would be the one to do so. Other manufacturers presented bids for TT2 as well, including Intamin. My wish is for Intamin to handle it and if successful, being re-considered for future attractions in the chain.

And that is purely speculation on your part, with no evidence to back your claim.

This coaster is not being built as some sort of appeasement for TT2. From what I understand, the hotels have been full and the park has been busy despite it being closed. Does anyone seriously think Cedar Point thought oh no! A few people on an online message board are upset about TT2, we better pull a new coaster out our you know where to make them happy!

Actually, including the short lived TT2 opening, Cedar Point installed back to back to back coasters; i.e. Wild Mouse, TT2, and now Siren's Curse. I also cannot wait to see what is decided for The Vortex plot of land. I would not be mad to receive something similar to Alpen Fury at Canada's Wonderland.

What I find kind of humorous is that a channel I watch, Theme Park Recommendations, originally predicted that Wildcat's Revenge was going to be re-named Twisted Twizzlers. This will be a great addition to Hersheypark. Seems I need to make a return trip since I haven't been there since before the new entrance and Candymonium.

I think we should wait to see how Zamperla resolves said issue with TT2 before making any bold statement about their current or future relationship with the new SF/CF chain. It's not like TTD was Intamin's only problem when it comes to their rides. You had problems with Wicked Twister, Shoot the Rapids, and Maverick.

I saw a video from an obvious Six Flags Great America fan, complaining about how this is a good coaster, but not a great one. I countered by saying that only enthusiasts would complain about a record breaking coaster and call it a mid coaster. I do know that many of their coasters are clones that can be found elsewhere. This looks very unique. What I found interesting is that the person who was sharing their opinion on YouTube contradicted themselves stating that they are fun, but they only like the drop and everything else after is very meh. I'm sorry, but how can it be fun and the only part you like is the drop? There is not a coaster in existence that I would consider fun due to only the drop. I would take the exact opposite stance. If I only like the drop, then it was not in fact a fun coaster. Personally, this makes me want to visit Great America for the 1st time. I have thought about it since I have not been to any Six Flags park.

I think this appears to be a very fun coaster. I also support the new merged chain in using Intamin more moving forward.

Well, CW's new coaster is not Zamperla, but a Premier launched. IMO, Kings Island could install one similar to it where the old Vortex plot is. I would not be mad. Before we complain about the 2 train ops, keep in mind that the ride time is fairly short and the pph would be around 1,000, which is what you would like to hit.

Sure, but I'm willing to wager a new water park attraction/expansion will garner less attention than any flat ride addition. It sounds to me like that is exactly what is going on. It also seems to me that new water park additions are not going to be a huge draw from any kind of long distance customers. Yeah, they will advertise the new addition in those areas, but is that going to really be the reason anyone that hasn't visited in a year or 2, bring them back? I just don't see it. I could be wrong. I'm not privy to the internal numbers that their marketing department has. It just seems logical to me that water park additions just aren't going to be a huge draw.

In all fairness, a new waterpark expansion/attraction is going to be far less headline grabbing than a new coaster. In your own statement, you mention how the new Adventure Port drew less attention than a new coaster. A new waterpark expansion/attraction is going to fall in line with that as well.

Arguing over a water coaster... we have reached an all new low that I would never have imagined. This will be a homerun with the GP and I'd venture a guess that they know less about brand/types of water attractions than they do rollercoasters.

Absolutely true. The projected capacity, is 1,000 pph, which is good.

I'm kind of torn on 2 of those options. On the one hand, being a coaster enthusiast, I voted for the Gerstlauer infinity coaster. If plans for a new coaster were put on the back burner in place of Peanuts Interactive Dark Ride, I would not be disappointed, especially if it means a makeover for the Boo Blasters on Boo Hill ride.

Could we possibly see a Premier launched multi-looping coaster in The Vortex plot? I wouldn't mind.

I love how they decided to not only install a much needed water coaster, but they chose a dual-racing one. I really need to spend some time in Soak City. This might be the thing that brings me back to that side of the park.

^Actually, that is quite awesome. Family launched coasters are something needed throughout the chain, imho.