CoastersRZ Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 It`s time to Splash. A Special Announcement coming March 2nd. Special Announcement Details 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 I bet it's an RMC 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Looks to me like a rebranding of the water park (new logo?) or a bowl slide maybe (because that pulled back part of the post shows part of a circle). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 18, 2017 Author Share Posted February 18, 2017 Well technically, they rebranded the pool area last year as Sunlite Adventure. (Which features Sunlite Pool, Twister water slide, Typhoon Tower, and Pipeline Plunge). Calakapepe, don`t look for a RMC. Remember that it says a splash is coming... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Topic bump. They posted on their FB page today "Its time to ride." 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 I have a crazy idea... maybe it could be a Disk'o Coaster (like Surf Dog), but have a splash at the end... -MDMC, just making a wild guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcgoble3 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 ^ How would that even work?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Like this with more spinning 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Well technically, they rebranded the pool area last year as Sunlite Adventure. (Which features Sunlite Pool, Twister water slide, Typhoon Tower, and Pipeline Plunge). Calakapepe, don`t look for a RMC. Remember that it says a splash is coming... Sarcasm ~ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 ^^ The problem with Pulsar is that it cost $9 million. It looks like a fun ride, but I would think Coney has better ways to spend that much money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Themed log flume or a modern Lake water ride chute the chutes lost river? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 The park has since posted another image stating "Time to Slide." So we have "Time to Splash", "Time to Ride" and "Time to Slide" The announcement is this Thursday, March 2. Stay tuned... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A water coaster? hmm Maybe a big water slide with tubes? Time to ride implies not a body slide. They keep saying BIG so I assume it's not for the kiddies this time around 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 A family water ride would rock..Name it Lost River. the park on the banks of Ohio...that just rolls with it in the Rollercoaster Coaster of life.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 Precisely, Chris! Also, Pulsar looks fantastic! I personally believe that we should get one of these in the US, and it would help the US, and everything like such as... (sorry, I had to...) Seriously, though, we need one of those in the US; just look how efficient that turntable is. And, it's like an impulse coaster and a huge water ride (like Congo Falls) all in one. This should be given to a park that doesn't have a big water ride, but also needs/wants a coaster. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Seems Coney Island is jumping on the logo change bandwagon--and in my opinion, it is a downgraded logo. I do, however, like the brown circular portion that helps envision an island. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Here is the link they provided to the concept art. http://www.coneyislandpark.com/pdfs/Sunlite Water Adventure Concepts.pdf FB post: https://www.facebook.com/coneyislandpark Quote Coney Island is thrilled to announce our NEW brand/logo- Come Out and Play. This new logo encompasses who we are as a company and brand. Everyday, we inspire the spirit of play. We are also excited to announce that the pool area is being completely re-done and re-named to Sunlite Water Adventure. The renovation includes a new bath house, fully stocked tiki bar, island decor, new themed entrance and private entrance for season passholders. Check out our concepts that will be in full effect Memorial Day weekend. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beastfan11 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Yikes. Not a big fan of the logo or name "upgrade." Very "meh" about the other imporovrments as well. It just seems kind of off to me. I can't really put my finger on it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 The improvements are great!Typhoon tower change, I'm not too keen about. That attraction isnt old; the change just makes me think "look at us, we have a new logo!"The logo... Not amazing, but I'm fine with it. I liked the old better as of now... but I wasnt in love with the old one either so *shrug* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teenageninja Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Pretty underwhelming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 2, 2017 Author Share Posted March 2, 2017 The old script logo has been in use since the late 70s, so it is definitely time for an upgrade. I am not sure how I feel about the logo. I liked the new logo that was somewhat rolled out last year (see my avatar). I do not like the fact that the C and I are not capitalized, but I realize that is the in thing with logos. I get where they are coming from naming the pool area as Sunlite Water Adventures. The pool is called Sunlite Pool, but they really didn`t have a name for the water area, which includes Typhoon Tower, Pipeline Plung and the Twister water slides. Kind of marketing it as a water park. I like the theme they are going with too. I have known for a while that the bath house was going to be renovated. They could certainly use some freshening up. They last had a major renovation way back in 1991, 26 years ago. So they are definitely due for an upgrade. The tiki head on Typhoon Tower was actually removed before the end of the season last year. I like how the new look on the tower will tie into the theme in the rest of the mark. I think they may have overhyped this a bit. Hopefully the rides side will see some additions in future years. (They are repainting the Airplane and Helicopters kiddy rides, which look absolutely stunning, both of which are/were painted in house by one of Coney`s ride mechanics, who also painted the turtle parade, and Frog Hopper rides the last couple of seasons). I am still hoping they get a new wooden coaster one day, but not sure when or if that will happen. I am excited for this season at Coney. This will be my 16th season working at Coney. Hopefully I will see some of you out there. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperial79 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I liked the announcement, it went well. I like the theme Sunlite Water Adventures, it goes together good and nice to market with. I wish the new logo had a ride behind it like CoastersRZ one has, its more exciting and feeling of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calakapepe Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Yeah, I agree, a little overhyped for leading up to the announcement. They should've started the hype for the announcement a little closer to the announcement date.. or went with a less implying slogan like "Things are getting brighter" or "Coney has it, but IT is getting better" The splash thing made it sound like a new slide or some new attraction incorporating water. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I like how in the Press Release it says: "This new brand strategy will set the stage for the growth and development of Coney Island over the next five years." Press Release: http://www.coneyislandpark.com/pdfs/Coney Island Announces Monumental Rebrand.pdf 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 3, 2017 Author Share Posted March 3, 2017 Every park has a five year plan, right? Rest assured we will see future investments in the park, both on the rides side and the Sunlite Water Adventure. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creed Bratton Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 They should. What I meant by my statement is that I like that they added it in there to show they are committed at least in the next 5 years to improving the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcoaster Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 A dark immersion ride Lost river..Coney the park that never dies... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoastersRZ Posted March 20, 2017 Author Share Posted March 20, 2017 I don`t know about a dark immersion Lost river ride coming to Coney in the future. If I were in charge of Coney, I have several rides that I would add to the park (besides the obvious coaster). A Chance train ride would be among the items added, as would a set of Flying Scooters. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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