Well, with WindSeeker going up at Cedar Point for 2011, it makes us coaster geeks wonder what is coming 2012. It has been 3 years since Cedar Point's last new coaster (I remember thinking there would be a coaster for 2010, but instead it was Shoot the Rapids, and last summer, I was thinking there would be a 2011 coaster, but instead it was WindSeeker), with Maverick being the last one in 2007. For a huge coaster park like Cedar Point, that is pretty frustrating (not that the other additions were stupid, they look fun. Just saying...). 2012 seems like an appropriate window not only because of how long they have gone without a new coaster, but Six Flags Magic Mountain (in a previous blog post) has took the coaster crown from Cedar Point, by adding Little Flash and Green Lantern.
So 2012 seems like the correct time for a new coaster, but what will it be? I remember reading rumors of an Intamin prototype last summer for next year (but again, it was WindSeeker). I wonder if that rumor is still alive, and if it will come in 2012 (things like a new prototype from a coaster manufacturer take time). I've also read rumors back in 2009 (for the 2010 season) there could be a GCI Wooden Coaster like the one CGA was supposed to get (in 2009) in 2010, which seems like another possibility for 2012.
And another question is where it will go up? Recently, Ocean Motion has been confirmed to move to the old Demon Drop site to make room for WindSeeker. But some rumors are spreading that it will be for one year (though I half doubt it, half wonder). If they were to remove Ocean Motion right before the 2011 season ends, they could reuse that space as a queue for a new coaster (with the station further in the parking lot behind it), and they could tear out that parking lot for the coaster, as well as some of the beach behind Disaster Transport. The coaster can even go over Disaster Transport itself, and wrap around the Space Spiral observation tower, and include a 500 ft. tower after the first launch (by Space Spiral).
Another possibility is Chaos. Recently there have been rumors that this may be Chaos's last season (the ride was up for sale for a year). While it's location is by no means big enough for a coaster, it could become the station area, with a launch over the pathway by Space Spiral, as well as right by the tower itself, and possibly a 500 ft tower (not Kingda Ka/TTD type, but a huge airtime hill) into the portion of the parking lot I mentioned in the other idea (including some of the beach behind Disaster Transport and over Disaster Transport, but this time around, they go with some airtime hills over the pathway by Space Spiral and over Disaster Transport's entrance.
Now say the Demon Drop area is the site for a new coaster for 2012 (if it were to happen), I can foresee this scenario in construction:
As of now, Ocean Motion has been confirmed to move to the old Demon Drop site for 2011, so if it were to be removed soon, it would not be in the beginning of 2011. With the parking lot behind it involved with this coaster (my idea that is), I can see the parking lot torn out sometime this off-season, and land clearing and footer work occurring throughout the 2011 season. Near the end of the season, once they announce the coaster, Ocean Motion closes for good, and they start work on the queue.
This is all just speculation, keep that in mind. I just think the 2012 season seems like an appropriate time for a new coaster.
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Sunday, November 14, 2010
Saturday, October 2, 2010
After Cheetaka...
Well, we all know that BGT is building a new coaster for 2011. So now, what should BGT build next? I know it's too early (especially the fact that the coaster hasn't even been announced yet), but it's fun to speculate. So what should BGT build? I came up with the following:
1. Simulator - An example is the old Akbar simulator, which failed. They should reuse it as another simulator, because BGT is lacking indoor rides. This year, BGW opened a simulator called "Europe in the Air." I would love to see something similar in the Akbar building taking you over Africa, seeing the wonders of Africa, like the Pyramids of Egypt, a Moroccan village, the Nile, and other areas of Africa.
2. Dark Ride - This is another ride BGT is lacking, while BGW isn't lacking. In 2005, BGW opened the Curse of DarKastle, a 3D thrill ride similar to Spider-Man. It would be neat if something like that were to go up in the Egypt section (tearing out some of the premium parking lot, while making the rest handicapped).
3. Flat Rides - Another thing BGT lacks, while BGW has (in fact, I think the only flats at BGT are the Phoenix, which I have no real desire to ride =P, the Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars, my favorite flat ride in the park, Sandstorm, another decent flat ride, and the Caravan Carousel. And most are in Timbuktu). I recently found out that BGW is building a drop tower by the name of Mäch Tower. I would love to see something similar come to BGT, like maybe in Stanleyville. Like maybe by the Stanleyville Train Station and the bridge from Bird Gardens/Sesame Street into Stanleyville. Here's what I mean:
It would be about 240 ft., which is taller than SheiKra. This would look so cool next to SheiKra.
And how should the ride be, you ask? It should use the same technology as Mäch Tower: a Gyro-style drop tower by Moser Rides (who made Wild Surge too), rotates on top, and drops.
Well, these are my ideas.
1. Simulator - An example is the old Akbar simulator, which failed. They should reuse it as another simulator, because BGT is lacking indoor rides. This year, BGW opened a simulator called "Europe in the Air." I would love to see something similar in the Akbar building taking you over Africa, seeing the wonders of Africa, like the Pyramids of Egypt, a Moroccan village, the Nile, and other areas of Africa.
2. Dark Ride - This is another ride BGT is lacking, while BGW isn't lacking. In 2005, BGW opened the Curse of DarKastle, a 3D thrill ride similar to Spider-Man. It would be neat if something like that were to go up in the Egypt section (tearing out some of the premium parking lot, while making the rest handicapped).
3. Flat Rides - Another thing BGT lacks, while BGW has (in fact, I think the only flats at BGT are the Phoenix, which I have no real desire to ride =P, the Ubanga-Banga Bumper Cars, my favorite flat ride in the park, Sandstorm, another decent flat ride, and the Caravan Carousel. And most are in Timbuktu). I recently found out that BGW is building a drop tower by the name of Mäch Tower. I would love to see something similar come to BGT, like maybe in Stanleyville. Like maybe by the Stanleyville Train Station and the bridge from Bird Gardens/Sesame Street into Stanleyville. Here's what I mean:
It would be about 240 ft., which is taller than SheiKra. This would look so cool next to SheiKra.
And how should the ride be, you ask? It should use the same technology as Mäch Tower: a Gyro-style drop tower by Moser Rides (who made Wild Surge too), rotates on top, and drops.
Well, these are my ideas.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
BGT Stanleyville Theme Improvements
I love Busch Gardens, especially the Stanleyville section (it has THE best roller coaster in the world!). There's just one ride that needs more theming.
The ride that needs more theming... Stanleyville Falls Flume.
It's completely outdated with the newer Stanleyville theming. It's also not as exciting as the other log flumes I've been on (Splash Mountain, Dudley).
Not saying it's a terrible attraction (it's actually kinda fun). Just thought of an improvement. Here's my idea:
1. Once the 2011 coaster opens (along with a dark ride, if they can do it), they can temporarily close the log flume to add more excitement and theming.
2. They should add at least a 20 feet to the last hill (I'd do 200 ft, but SheiKra or space could interfere).
3. Heavily wood some parts of the ride.
4. Add some SheiKra style buildings!!! It will make it look great! Cover the back sections especially! =D
5. Repaint the logs.
6. Some effects in the buildings, like a water sprayer to give more excitement.
I also think Stanleyville Theater could use some SheiKra style stuff too.
But here's something shocking... someone actually dislikes SheiKra's queue line! I love the queue line... maybe it's because I love the ride in general. =)
The ride that needs more theming... Stanleyville Falls Flume.
It's completely outdated with the newer Stanleyville theming. It's also not as exciting as the other log flumes I've been on (Splash Mountain, Dudley).
Not saying it's a terrible attraction (it's actually kinda fun). Just thought of an improvement. Here's my idea:
1. Once the 2011 coaster opens (along with a dark ride, if they can do it), they can temporarily close the log flume to add more excitement and theming.
2. They should add at least a 20 feet to the last hill (I'd do 200 ft, but SheiKra or space could interfere).
3. Heavily wood some parts of the ride.
4. Add some SheiKra style buildings!!! It will make it look great! Cover the back sections especially! =D
5. Repaint the logs.
6. Some effects in the buildings, like a water sprayer to give more excitement.
I also think Stanleyville Theater could use some SheiKra style stuff too.
But here's something shocking... someone actually dislikes SheiKra's queue line! I love the queue line... maybe it's because I love the ride in general. =)
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