hendrix70 Posted November 11, 2004 Posted November 11, 2004 What will be the next attraction removed ? Quote
Pirate of PKI Posted November 11, 2004 Posted November 11, 2004 The Beast?!?! No way! I believe the next few rides taken out will be: - The Scrambler - Swinging Chairs Quote
coasterrz Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Why would it be Atom Ant Airways? The ride was added in 1998 as part of the last major renovation to Hanna Barbera. It was added along with Scooby`s Ghoster Coaster and Yogi`s Sky Tours. 1998 was also the season that a lot of the attractions in Hanna Barbera were renamed and repainted. That is the season when The Beastie`s blue paint coat was covered up by its current purple color. Quote
CYoung2003 Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Its called humor man, and Top Gun will not be taken out for a long time. Its not even a possibility, so dont even think it. Top Gun is here to stay! Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 The Beast I must agree, because it's not *****IN! enough. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 There's nothing left to remove for the purpose of a new ride except Vortex. They are not going to remove Racer or Beast any time soon, and if they get rid of Scrambler, Monster, Zephyr, or Dodgems, theres nothing that can fit in those small areas of land, so removing them is pointless. They won't remove AfxT because it's not taking up any needed space. They only thing PKI can do now is build on unused land. Although, I can see them removing Top Gun soon, as they are just letting that ride slowly rot away anyways, and it's not exactly a guest favourite with the 10 min walk down there, and the 45 second ride. New thought, AE is another prime candidate for removal, but, it is also covering a small area that is squeezed in by SOB, Racer, and FOF. Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 You must not like the Arrow Coasters. Vortex, Top Gun and Adventure Express isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 I'm not against Arrow, I love their rides. Vortex has a life span on it, and TG and AE are not guest favourites, TG is hated by some because it is so short and pointless, plus if it was removed, it would provide easy access to the rest of PKI's property. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Slingshot: again, sitting on too small of an area to replace it with anything. It would only be removed for maintenance problems, or the park simply didn't want it anymore. But, from what I can tell, PKI's making some nice coin off of it. Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 I'm a big fan of Top Gun, it's not going anywhere. Vortex isn't going anywhere for a while, people love that ride like crazy. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Flying Eagles was loved by many too. But Paramount got rid of it because it was "expendable." It's only a matter of time until they give Vortex that same label. It's obvious that the big guys upstairs don't know and/or care what the guests like. Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Well maybe the guest want it more in Carowinds. They do surveys you know. Maybe guests in North Carolina wanted Scooters more than we do. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 That's B.S. and you know it. They would have had surveys here too. The whole idea doesn't even sound realistic. Let's take a vote on who wants Borg Assimilator more. Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Most likely us because we don't have a flying coaster. Before they got BORG I'm sure they did surveys at most of the Paramount Parks asking questions. Out of all the parks most likely Carowinds got the vote. So what no Scooters, we just want something that we don't have. That what Carowinds was thinking. They most likely thought, "Hey we want Scooters, so well take it." Quote
Stella Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Why would it be Atom Ant Airways? The ride was added in 1998 as part of the last major renovation to Hanna Barbera. It was added along with Scooby`s Ghoster Coaster and Yogi`s Sky Tours. 1998 was also the season that a lot of the attractions in Hanna Barbera were renamed and repainted. That is the season when The Beastie`s blue paint coat was covered up by its current purple color. you need a cookie...............shut up Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 You never know what they might take out. The removal of Scooters was a big suprise to the most of us. Hell, the removal of Tiques was a big suprise too. Atom Ant's might only be 6 years old but you never know. They took out The Bat less than 4 years of existence. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 What's the big deal with Atom Ant's Airways. Who cares. It's a ride for kids 7 and under, and it's sitting on a plot of land the size of a kiosk. Who here rides this on a regular basis. Come on, everyone knows by The Bat didn't last long. Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Maybe they'll get rid of it because no one cares... Like you. Quote
CYoung2003 Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 I'm not against Arrow, I love their rides. Vortex has a life span on it, and TG and AE are not guest favourites, TG is hated by some because it is so short and pointless, plus if it was removed, it would provide easy access to the rest of PKI's property. Top Gun not a favorite? HA, most of the time Top Gun has a longer line than SOB. They are not letting it rot, the thing is well maintained, it has virtually no downtime, it runs like a beast. Its one of my favorite rides to ride and I think the majority of the people would agree with me. Top Gun is NOT and I repeat, IS NOT going anywhere, its not even a prime candidate. So thats that. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 When I say rot, I mean the theming and scenery. They stopped caring about that years ago. They might as well call it Thunder Road now, it certainly doesn't resemble Top Gun anymore. Quote
CYoung2003 Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Just because the themeing is lacked a tad doesnt mean it doesnt resemble the Top Gun movie theme. Have you ever walked through the line? There are movie pics all over, Fightertown USA signs cover the fence, HUGE billboards with jets flying on them and if you listen the Top Gun soundtrack plays over the speakers. Other than the themeing thats under the station (which doesnt get used because of capacity), I see nothing wrong with the Top Gun themeing. I will fight to the death over that ride. Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Still feels like a Gilette commercial to me. They could have at least kept the theming under the station working for the weekends, when the ride does have a line. Quote
TheKlockster Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Top Gun is *****IN! Steel coasters don't last forever. They have to be torn out or retracked eventually. I don't think PKI is going to tear down any of their roller coasters any time soon. You can expect Vortex to come down before Top Gun. And Vortex isn't going anywhere for a long time. I had some question as to the wear on them. But Cedar Point still has their Corkscrew, and Silverwood Theme Park (Cour d' Alene Idaho) recently acquired the Corkscrew from Knotts Berry Farm - the first coaster with an inversion. It is an Arrow coaster, and its at least 35 years old. Its still operating! Quote
FamousLastWords Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 That leaves PKI the only option, Expand. Lately, it would seem they don't like doing that for some reason or another. Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 Top Gun, Vortex, and Adventure Express are totally *****IN! Quote
HabloRM Posted November 12, 2004 Posted November 12, 2004 That's B.S. and you know it. They would have had surveys here too. The whole idea doesn't even sound realistic. Let's take a vote on who wants Borg Assimilator more. How do you know it's B.S? Did you take surveys down at Carowinds and here? Hm... Quote
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