Delirium_Guy Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Didn't see this posted yet, however this ran in the Orlando Sentinel today. http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_...eaworld-or.html While they didn't disclose many details, the rumors floating around the internet for months now say a B&M Flyer....the gliding comment certainly lends itself to that. Its a sizeable plot of land they are working with, actually. In any event, I'm sure this will be a wonderful addition to the Park! - Todd, who is now quite happily employeed for Sea World Orlando Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 What are those crazy Sea World parks doing? Announcing a 2009 attraction? And a 2009 coaster? Lord! Don't they know that these things are to be kept secret? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avatar Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Yeah – because now Cedar Fair can make changes to their rumored 2009 KI coaster to top sea worlds new coaster. Yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Yeah – because now Cedar Fair can make changes to their rumored 2009 KI coaster to top sea worlds new coaster. Yeah right! It's interesting how different parks approach things. I think that CF is still in the learning phase. They'll come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 21, 2008 Share Posted April 21, 2008 Manta? http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/business_...orlds-next.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Pics just released! http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewt...p=566909#566909 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Those renderings were linked in the article I posted earlier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropZone99 Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Those renderings were linked in the article I posted earlier! Oh, sorry Interp! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBertke Posted April 22, 2008 Share Posted April 22, 2008 Ugghh, I hate trains that look like animals. I've always thought they looked so cheesy, except the Koala Bear launched freefall in RCT2, lol ...but i guess it does fit the theme of seaworld appropriatly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesReviews Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I've never been to Sea World before, but I think I may have to make my first trip once Manta opens. Looks like fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welchce Posted April 23, 2008 Share Posted April 23, 2008 I wonder how fast the train is going to be going when it hits the water, or if it just gets close and they use fountains for the water splash effect. Even if they're going slow, it's still a lot of wear and tear on the side of the train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesReviews Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Just based on the drawings, it looks to me like the edge of the manta in the front's 'wing' thing hits the water, along with the edge of those on the actual trains. This could just be for the concept art, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Why did they use mspaint for their concept art? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Depends on how the park wants to approach that: If they want to do almost daily fiberglass work on the trains, they will have the frame touch the water. If not, they will either install steel fins to the train's spine, or put in geysers pointed away from the train. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Or, just do something similar to Sheikra: -That simple round, hollow piece of metal creates: It's very interesting to be seeing B&M introduce this concept on other models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOB_TOM Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Question though: How would you angle those in order to produce a spray 45 degrees (or so) away from the 90 degree banked car, while still keeping it clear of the entire structure, and maintaining a head clearance for the ride? Kind of difficult unless you would just put metal fins on it. Guess we just have to wait and see (patience young grasssmoker, we will find out soon enough) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Bombay Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 1) I am not a "grassmoker," if you were referring me to that. 2) Yes, we will have to wait and see as this seems like a new and interesting concept, but concept art is not always entirely accurate. Remember how awesome the concepts always were for Paramount? Yet the results always vastly, vastly different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Busch, unlike Paramount Parks was, is not known for planning grandiose rides than nipping them time and again with budget cuts during the implementation phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WooferBearATL Posted April 24, 2008 Share Posted April 24, 2008 Busch, unlike Paramount Parks was, is not known for planning grandiose rides than nipping them time and again with budget cuts during the implementation phase. Yeah, I'd veture to say that the Busch projects actually come out looking much better than the concept art. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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