Orion742 Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 Dorney park has posted a teaser for what’s to come in 2024. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cw1FhuFzmIQ&pp=ygUTZG9ybmV5IHBhcmsgY2hhbm5lbA%3D%3D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TombRaiderFTW Posted July 21, 2023 Share Posted July 21, 2023 How weird and refreshing it is to see Dorney Park doing a teaser campaign. I'm excited for them. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 It does make me wonder if August 10 will be the date that all of the parks (other than CP's expected August 1 date) announce next year's additions. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 If this is a mini dive, will it be the 7 train variant that we saw Fiesta Texas get or will they stay with the 6 seater? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIghostguy Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I am very happy for Dorney Park. I went twice last year, and while I enjoyed my time there, it definitely looks and feels as though Dick Kinzel had just stepped out on lunch break. A new coaster will be a nice breath of new life into the park. It is incredible to me that this is their first custom-layout coaster since George W. Bush was President! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted July 22, 2023 Share Posted July 22, 2023 I'm guessing if its a coaster its a smaller one since I didn't see any signs of construction there a few weeks ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 Construction walls have started going up around the location where Stinger was located. No signs of any work beyond building walls so far, but I expect land clearing to start soon. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 22 hours ago, KIghostguy said: I am very happy for Dorney Park. I went twice last year, and while I enjoyed my time there, it definitely looks and feels as though Dick Kinzel had just stepped out on lunch break. A new coaster will be a nice breath of new life into the park. It is incredible to me that this is their first custom-layout coaster since George W. Bush was President! That's pretty mind-blowing. And speaking of that coaster, Hydra was my first floorless (and it was pretty cool ). Also, while the wooden shuttle coaster would have been interesting to see, I'm glad they are keeping Possessed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 I feel Dorney has to be very selective with a new coaster. Between Hershey and SFGAdv, the two have a pretty diverse collection between them, and DP has to fall in that niche to keep them diversified and relevant. Could we see another Zamperla of some sort? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBEW_Sparky Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 15 hours ago, silver2005 said: I feel Dorney has to be very selective with a new coaster. Between Hershey and SFGAdv, the two have a pretty diverse collection between them, and DP has to fall in that niche to keep them diversified and relevant. Could we see another Zamperla of some sort? A new coaster installation at a CF park that isnt made by B&M or GCI? Surely you jest!! And no, Top Thrill Wicked Polaris doesn't count as a new installation, its a revision. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiian Coasters 325 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 On 7/21/2023 at 10:53 PM, KIghostguy said: I am very happy for Dorney Park. I went twice last year, and while I enjoyed my time there, it definitely looks and feels as though Dick Kinzel had just stepped out on lunch break. A new coaster will be a nice breath of new life into the park. It is incredible to me that this is their first custom-layout coaster since George W. Bush was President! Also crazy to think that babies who were born the last time Dorney Park opened a brand new (not relocated) coaster graduated High School this past May! My sister is one of them lol. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 While that last custom coaster opened in 2005. Those years before it were crazy. Currently at Dorney every coaster except for one classic woodie opened between 1997 and 2008. That’s six coasters which included two B&M’s, and a Morgan Hyper in only twelve years. So what changed? The Paramount Parks were purchased in 2006. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted July 23, 2023 Share Posted July 23, 2023 ^That's also when Hershey was in the midst of their deal with Intamin building Storm Runner, Fahrenheit and Skyrush in a relatively short period, not to mention SFGAdv blowing up in size under Snyder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion742 Posted July 26, 2023 Author Share Posted July 26, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqjnbE0uY8U&pp=ygUTZG9ybmV5IHBhcmsgY2hhbm5lbA%3D%3D The teasing continues… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion-XL200 Posted July 27, 2023 Share Posted July 27, 2023 Quote Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom Your LAST CHANCE to ride the Zephyr is THIS WEEKEND! Starting Monday, the Zephyr will be CLOSED for the season! Fret not, exciting things are coming to Dorney Park... Dorney's Facebook yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion742 Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvgulgQfl30 I still don’t know what the theme is here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldiesmann Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Another teaser video posted yesterday. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=285974624014434 And some other teaser signs. https://www.facebook.com/brad.bonshak.5/posts/pfbid0VQJZj6PeEzkEBPpUoDQyjFMycrwXfFscty6Z89vrmEtnuAsdpiq3BBhrky5bzaPml 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Sounds like something mechanical related... like perhaps a haunted factory vehicle or something? In any case, it doesn't sound like a likely Dive Coaster theme to me (the automobiles make me think of a launch coaster), but I could be wrong. Perhaps this could be a GCI? We shall see on the 10th... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenban Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 The videos remind me of Baron 1898. If they are willing to go that hardcore on the theming it will be amazing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodVengeance Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 12 hours ago, MDMC01 said: Sounds like something mechanical related... like perhaps a haunted factory vehicle or something? In any case, it doesn't sound like a likely Dive Coaster theme to me (the automobiles make me think of a launch coaster), but I could be wrong. Perhaps this could be a GCI? We shall see on the 10th... If the leaked blueprints are accurate, then it's a pretty safe bet it's going to be a B&M mini dive. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leland Wykoff Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 On 7/25/2023 at 8:26 PM, Orion742 said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqjnbE0uY8U&pp=ygUTZG9ybmV5IHBhcmsgY2hhbm5lbA%3D%3D The teasing continues… Here is an expanded version: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion742 Posted August 6, 2023 Author Share Posted August 6, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VChk0N0P8WU Seems Dorney is going all out on the theming for this ride. At least I hope so. 4 days remaining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShedTreeBoi1 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 From the very quick and not in depth Hebrew translations I did, it seems to have something to do with the sea. (LOL if I completely messed this up that would be humiliating) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodVengeance Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 5 minutes ago, ShedTreeBoi1 said: From the very quick and not in depth Hebrew translations I did, it seems to have something to do with the sea. (LOL if I completely messed this up that would be humiliating) Leviathan 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondbackFan Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 12 hours ago, Orion742 said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VChk0N0P8WU Seems Dorney is going all out on the theming for this ride. At least I hope so. 4 days remaining. That is a grave at Knott's Berry Farm. Looks like we are getting a Ghost Town / Abandoned Steel Mill theme. "A steel baron’s legacy will test your nerves in 2024 at Dorney Park" Picture of the grave at Knott's: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion742 Posted August 9, 2023 Author Share Posted August 9, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEFQGCWoEhs All will be revealed tomorrow… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 “Iron Menace” Full web page This looks to be Cliffhanger 2.0! Now Dorney has 3 unique B&Ms to call their own. I know dives can be seen as repetitive but part of me is a little jealous of Dorney; we don’t even have a vertical drop, let alone anything beyond vertical! I’m impressed that they went with the 7 row design. I’ve never been to this park but I’m just happy that they got some love considering they haven’t gotten anything custom in some time! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Looks interesting. I am most intrigued to see the "tilted loop" (aka the inclined loop) as I don't think that has been part of a (new) coaster since the 90's. Also, the inversions seem very rapid-fire. I'm still curious as to why they chose a dive (as Hydra is right across the park) and the name is meh (reminds me of how Pokemon names the "future" Paradox Pokemon lol), but it looks to be a solid addition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnjniehaus Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I've always been a bit curious about having a dive and floorless in the same park seeing as to me anyway they are similar rides. However, this little dive machine looks like it'll actually be pretty sweet! Dorney is a great park as it is but this will give them another coaster that is different than their competitors. Congrats to Dorney Park on a coaster many years overdue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tks944 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Another super short ride bought by Cedar Fair. I know Dorney is a small park but this trend of going cheap and short seems to be the norm now. I hope The Vortex replacement doesn't go that way. Make us wait a couple more years to spend the extra $10ish million if you have to. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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