MDMC01 Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 Yup, another coaster being demo'd, and a Y2K coaster at that! Though I've never ridden it, I took a virtual ride via Youtube and it looked fun; layout was like a combination of Son of Beast and Mean Streak. Article here: http://www.orlandosentinel.com/travel/attractions/fl-roller-coaster-torn-down-20160219-story.html. I was going to post this in the Random Discussion Thread, but I thought that merited its own thread. Also, reality company says the demo will be "a celebration" because progress.. really? Has anyone ridden this? Any thoughts on the decision? 1 Quote
TheBEASTunchained Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 I'd never been on this coaster, but everything I've ever heard about it was negative. Honestly never heard anyone have anything good to say about it..... Whatever that tells you.... Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 20, 2016 Posted February 20, 2016 I rode it when it was new. It was about the size of the Stricker's Grove Tornado. To say it was unremarkable is to be kind. It certainly had nothing comparable to Tornado's WOW moment in the back seat. In fact, the coaster's best summation is probably MEH. Not good. Not bad. Unremarkable. 2 Quote
Steph88 Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 Was this just a standalone coaster or part of a park? Seems like wooden coasters don't do well in Florida. 1 Quote
The Interpreter Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 It was part of a Family Entertainment Center--Boomers. Think video games and pinball. When I rode it, there were no other amusement park type rides. 1 Quote
calakapepe Posted February 22, 2016 Posted February 22, 2016 When it was opened it was one of those entertainment parks that are located in touristy areas.http://www.boomersparks.com/ https://www.google.com/maps/place/Boomers/@26.0545287,-80.158994,247m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m7!1m4!3m3!1s0x0:0x0!2zMjbCsDAzJzE2LjAiTiA4MMKwMDknMzQuMyJX!3b1!3m1!1s0x88d9aa43656b093b:0x117465316167003b!6m1!1e1 EDIT- Too slow! 2 Quote
dare-to-fly Posted February 23, 2016 Posted February 23, 2016 Was this just a standalone coaster or part of a park? Seems like wooden coasters don't do well in Florida. Depends on how well they're taken care of and what park they're in. See White Lightning for evidence of a successful wooden coaster. Hoping that continues. 2 Quote
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