Dieseltech20 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Odd. A park makes a Coaster announcement that does NOT involve B&M and the response here is basically non existent. Oh wait, it isn't 300+ feet high. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Please forgive us. We are far too excited about T3 to notice. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APE Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 This thing looks more interesting than what they got in Orlando. I like it, looks fun. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thekidd33 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 It does look like a very unique take on spinning coasters. This will fit in very well with BGT's current coasters and I'm sure the air conditioned queue will be welcome relief in the summer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Mako looks cool, but this looks really cool! I was really blown away by the video and think the coolest features are the elevator lift and the unique way in which the cars spin. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTW Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I'd rather visit BGT for this than Sea World Orlando for Mako. I'm a little biased though since BGT is my favorite park and my kids aren't tall enough for bigger rides yet. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIBeast Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 I think it looks to be a really cool addition for them. I'm not a huge fan of any coaster manufacturer. If it's fun, I'm in. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RailRider Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 On 5/29/2015 at 1:58 AM, JTW said: I'd rather visit BGT for this than Sea World Orlando for Mako. I'm a little biased though since BGT is my favorite park and my kids aren't tall enough for bigger rides yet. And this is why Mako is the wrong choice for Sea World. As I said in that forum Mako is the wrong coaster for the Orlando Market and for potentially drawing guests away from either Universal or Disney. The majority of which are families with children who may not be tall enough to ride Mako but Cobra's Curse is in their wheelhouse. Now the question is will they want to make the drive down to Tampa? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted May 29, 2015 Author Share Posted May 29, 2015 ^ They should want to! Tampa is awesome. Gorgeous gulf beaches, dolphin cruises, aquariums, museums, it really has a lot to offer as a vacation destination, and is much more affordable than Orlando. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purdude86 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 On 5/29/2015 at 2:05 PM, RailRider said: On 5/29/2015 at 1:58 AM, JTW said: I'd rather visit BGT for this than Sea World Orlando for Mako. I'm a little biased though since BGT is my favorite park and my kids aren't tall enough for bigger rides yet. And this is why Mako is the wrong choice for Sea World. As I said in that forum Mako is the wrong coaster for the Orlando Market and for potentially drawing guests away from either Universal or Disney. The majority of which are families with children who may not be tall enough to ride Mako but Cobra's Curse is in their wheelhouse. Now the question is will they want to make the drive down to Tampa? I disagree. Even if they put in a family coaster and ride there might be a bigger amount of people that could ride it, but it will get compared to everything Disney and Universal offer and Sea World will pull up short still. Mako gives Sea World something that no other park in the area offers. I think we're a bit biased and not as enthused by the announcement since we have a lot of similar coasters around us. But for Florida there really isn't anything like Mako nearby. So for crowds wanting a big, tall, fast coaster Sea World will be the place for it. For a fmily coaster they can go toDisney or Universal and be able to ride a multitude o other family rids as well and not jstu the one. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Local reaction to Mako has been good. Not so much for the BGT install. Some feel the park has enough Coasters as it is and should start focusing on other ideas, Dark Rides in particular, 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Dick Kinzel and Gary Story retired.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 With such a large base of people and the fact that the large Coasters at BGT and other parks are very popular it as always amazed me that Florida does not have a Thrill park. I understand the need to lure families and international tourists but it seems (to me with my limited knowledge) that a Cedar Point or NJFTP would do well in the state. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted May 29, 2015 Share Posted May 29, 2015 Some would say that was the original intent for Islands of Adventure. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 On 5/29/2015 at 10:22 PM, Dieseltech20 said: Some feel the park has enough Coasters as it is and should start focusing on other ideas, Dark Rides in particular,That's because they do, IMO of course The queue concept art reminded me of Jaguars in some ways. I probably won't ride this because of what it does...I won't even ride Sierra Sidewinder at Knotts. I have pretty much made up my mind to return to Florida in September (when it's not as humid) of next year. 2 or 3 days at SeaWorld and 1 at Busch Gardens is what I am going to shoot for. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 They just need to put in a big replacement for Gwazi and I will be happy. I normally spend all day at the park. Not much of that time is spent waiting on rides. I love this park. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Sorry to double post but it is funny you mention Humidity. Sitting outside at the Drive In. Wishing I wasn't in a tank top and shorts. The evenings have been wonderful the last 4 months. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Drive In Theatre? Drive In Restaurant? Drive In Funeral Home (Yes, Florida has such things)? Drive In Church? Drive In Bank? Terp, whose ears perked up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Was at the Ocala Drive In watching Jurassic World and San Andreas. We went to the one in KY during the months it was open. This one is open year round so now we can completely avoid the sit down places. I don't need 3D gimmicks and Surround Sound to enjoy a movie. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faeriewench Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I never been to a Drive In Theater ....and I want to see Jurassic World sooo badly. Same for Star Wars but that is still several months off. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieseltech20 Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Really? Let me now when you get to FL and my family will help you fix that. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkroz Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 I'm excited for the ride, but it's at least a little disappointing that the naming conventions of Busch Gardens have taken another hit. The names of their attractions had gotten into a nice rhythm. Kumba. Montu. Gwazi. Jungala. Katonga. SheiKra. Then we started hearing that Cheetaka would be next. And at the last minute, we get... Cheetah Hunt. Huh? And now, Cobra's Curse. Would it've been so bad to name it Cobrata? GYK, who noticed and appreciated Busch Gardens' consistency and uniformity in this sort of thing. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 https://twitter.com/BuschGardens/status/646348905077174272 Track arriving at the park today! I love this color. I'm actually wearing this color shirt today, oddly enough. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian Job 2005 Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 You can see in this video: that on the side of the flatbed truck it says "Cincinnati, OH". I'm assuming this means Mako was fabricated in the same place that Banshee was. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye Brad Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 I am proud of the presence Cincy has in the amusement design/manufacturing industry. Clermont Steel Fabricators, Gravity Group, and another I recently learned about called Magna Machine. If you hunt through their website you will find some familiar things, including steel plates that look suspiciously like the ones at the ends of B&M track. http://www.magna-machine.com 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 http://www.tbo.com/events-tampa-bay/live-snake-exhibit-to-highlight-cobras-curse-at-busch-gardens-20160217/ An interesting update on Cobra's Curse: The queue line will feature a live snake exhibit! Such a cool idea, people will have something to look at while they wait in line. I'm very excited to ride this coaster someday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 And Montu once had alligators. Pardon me if I don't get excited. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph88 Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 That is news to me! I can see why that would be a bad idea. I'm thinking these snakes will be behind glass, like at a zoo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Interpreter Posted February 17, 2016 Share Posted February 17, 2016 And I'm doubting it lasts... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted February 21, 2016 Share Posted February 21, 2016 Wait til PETA gets word of this... Sent from my LG G3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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