Beast1979 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I've heard from many people that Tomb Raider is old and wearing out and that it will be removed soon to make way for a Drop Coaster. I think Tomb Raider is one of the best rides in the park besides it's extreme downtime and I need to ask: What are Your opinions? What do you think is Tomb Raider's future? Thanks for your opinions. Beast1979
grimlock82 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I would love to see the building removed, the ride reprogramed to be a top spin and rethemed to a western theme. Then a path built between trtr and The Beast so that the park guests could really see how amazing that huge ride is in action. Also this path would alow the park to get to all the land behind trtr and around white water canyon.
PKIVortex Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Where do you guys hear these rumors. TRTR is excepted to reopen for the 2008 season, will it be named TRTR? Thats still to be seen.
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 My guess is this: Yes it will be there for the 2008 season, what I hope will happen is it will have new themeing, a new name, and a new program. Hopefully the q-line themeing will be back up as well so the wait is just as fun as the ride like it used to be. This used to be one of the best themed attractions Ive ever been on and I wish it would go back to that!
Pagoda Gift Shop Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I think the Tomb Raider specific theming will be gone sometime between 1 - 4 years from now. That means the pre-show movie will be gone (it may not even be back next season, I wouldn't be surprised) and maybe the entire audio track during the ride will be gone. If the park continues to have serious issues with the ride being able to balance itself, then it might be removed. That is an extreme case though, and I highly doubt it will come to that. The building itself is useful for storage, so there's no way they'll tear it down without removing the ride entirely. As for the theming, it will be kept at a minimum working level. These are all predictions of course. =)
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I think they will try hard to bring good themeing to it, thats what made it an awesome ride, as far as top spins go the program itself was horrible. I rode it once with no audio and it was the most boring ride ever.
flightoffear1996 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Yea that western theme would be simply amazing and fit the area much much better. I would love to see that and a new program. The ride being outside would be pretty nice but might ruin alot of the ability to theme. You could even call the ride Maverick. Yea I don't see them tearing that ride down soon because its just not that old yet and one of the better huss top spins. With some TLC this ride could be amazing IMHO.
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Western themeing would be good, but instead of calling it Maverick how about Texas Twister in memorial to the huss top spin at GL
flightoffear1996 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 ^ Does that thing even need a memorial? That ride was horrible when I was on it and I actually couldn't wait to get off the ride.
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 ^ Does that thing even need a memorial? That ride was horrible when I was on it and I actually couldn't wait to get off the ride. Hmm its ranked as one of the best run Huss Top Spins, also apparently CF thinks its pretty good since they are supposedly moving it to CP.
flightoffear1996 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 ^ LOL wow I would hate to ride the worse one. Those seats hurt bad. I did like how it seemed the building were moving though.
Snake Attack! Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I wouldn't mind seeing the entire ride removed, whenever I go to KI that ride is my least favorite ride and that spot is a prime location for a new ride.
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 The problem is GL doesn't have the best up keep. Once they move it to CP id expect it to be a pretty popular ride.
flightoffear1996 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 ^ Maybe if they refurbish the seats.
TH13TEEN Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 The problem is GL doesn't have the best up keep. Once they move it to CP id expect it to be a pretty popular ride. how do you know this
Reclaimer Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 He doesn't. Nobody knows the future of GL or its attractions....except those few that are truly 'in the know'. And it's been said before: Those who talk don't know...Those who know don't talk.
kjkjkj Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 Why does everybody want something to be TORN OUT! Why!? Tomb Raider is not that old, so it would be pretty much a waste of money for it to be torn out. I think all the themeing should stay, and it needs to all be working again. As stated in other topics, TRTR makes loude horrible noises wheen it is operating so, I doubt that it would be outside, plus I think the ride would be really really boring if it was outdoors. The ride wasn't to good when the music wasn't playing, so imagine it with no music, no themeing, and no darkness BORING! TRTR should be left where it is, only get the theming working again.
MarketingExpress Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 As stated in other topics, TRTR makes loude horrible noises wheen it is operating so, I doubt that it would be outside Yes it does. As DeLorean Rider and myself have said, if you heard the kind of noises that it makes you probably wouldn't ride it.
kjkjkj Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I meant, I doubt that they would put TRTR outside because of the noises.
Vortex Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 I meant, I doubt that they would put TRTR outside because of the noises. Well if TRTR was outside the noises would not so bad. With the ride being in a box the sound is going to echo.
DropZone99 Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 TRTR has been closed for a long time now. And on the Halloween Haunt website, TRTR isn't even listed as a ride. Same with IJST. Im not saying it won't be open. =]
Da Wolverine Posted September 21, 2007 Posted September 21, 2007 If the ride wasn't as painful it would be awsome. I say new paint and paint it red white and blue just like Thunderhawk at Worlds of Fun. Also if they could crank up the water jets then we got a great water ride. Well thats just my 2 cents. Wolverine
FOFirehawkFAN Posted September 22, 2007 Posted September 22, 2007 I do agree with the water jets, so many top spins have water jets now except poor ol' TRTR
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