Chopping Block Update #2

It's time we discuss the eventual fate of Twister...Ride it Out.

Recently (a month ago I believe), Twister lost one of the thrilling elements for the ride... the part where the floor drops (it was working last January when I visited).

From VitaminsAndGravy at Orlando United:

I was at Universal about a month ago and I was excited to experience Twister: Ride it Out again. I had experienced this attraction a few years prior and I was always surprised by the floor drop at the end even though I knew it was coming.

Well, this time I was definitely surprised, but only because there was no floor drop. Needless to say I was disappointed. How long as this effect been turned off? Is this permanent or did I just hit the attraction on a week they had it turned off?

And some people are speculated that the ride is done for and could be removed soon. From Splatter at Orlando United:

If it is still not working than it is a major thing that has not been fixed yet, if it continues to go on without getting fixed than I would say it is the beginning of the end.

Splatter predicts more omens for Twister in BehindtheThrills:

So Twister has gone down seasonally last year for a while.

Twister has a shell of a former full queue that it once did have with movie vehicle theming and other authentic props as well as a kansas themed boneyard of goodies. Rockit ruined that and it just cuts you right into the preshow holding area.

Twister recently popped up (and has before) in guest satisfaction Survey with a select few other rides comparison. They seem to tweak them around and the two that consistently show up are Jimmy and Twister.

Twister is now without its floor drop. It has been missing for weeks and has yet to be repaired.

Not looking good for Twister.

TRANSLATION IN MY SIGHT (I don't want to say Rockit's ruined anything =P):

February 10, 2009, Twister was put on a seasonal schedule (like Fear Factor) but reopened March 7, 2009 (?), but it still took a while.

In July 12, 2008, Twister's queue was fenced off for construction of Rockit. It now directs you to just the pre-show (I knew there was something weird about how short the queue was in January. There was a cow advertisement thing there though).

Recently, Universal has been giving surveys to which attraction should go next, and both Twister and E.T. were listed the most.

As of last March, the floor drop was axed.

Now here are some omens for Back to the Future's demise:

* Cars got rough.
* The series was outdated.
* The left dome was closed off before the closure of the ride was announced.

As for my sight... I really hope Twister isn't next. Some people dislike it, but I LOVE it!

Anyways, I'll keep you updated.

Chang Update #10

From Screamscape:

2011 - Chang / B&M Stand-Up Coaster - Rumor - (4/27/10) According to our sources, with Chang not set to open at SFGAm until 2011, they were in no hurry to transport the entire ride at the Chicago area right away, so they were taking the slow and steady approach. In other words, the pieces found in Kentucky just haven’t been shipped yet. Don’t believe in the theories that the pieces were brought back due to an unknown court order or something… that didn’t happen. These pieces should vanish soon enough as well.

HA! Take that Kentucky State Fair!

Chang Update #9

http://www.kicentral.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=21273&hl=kentucky%20kingdom&st=0

These track pieces remind me of Chang. Yeah... but maybe they are Chang!!!!

The only Chang piece at SFGAm is a lone blue support beam, with a staircase and the trains. What will become of these pieces? SFGAm? Another SF park? Back to SFKK?

Stay tuned!

River of Freedom

Here is a song Mr. Lott in Chorus gave to us: River of Freedom.

Now, I used to love that song, I even did movements with it. But when Mr. Lott started using the soundtrack, it got awful. It was ruined! We stopped singing it after February.

Now, the unthinkable has happened... we sang River of Freedom again! AHHHH!!!!

Yeah, a few months it was ruined... just like Disney ruined Imagination at EPCOT (FIGMENT!!!) (yeah, I didn't see it, but I heard it wasn't that good).

Maybe the song is actually called "River of Freedom: Starring Figment!"



CURSE YOU FIGMENT!!!!

Project 2011 Update #5

Construction is occurring with the 2011 project at Busch Gardens. It started April 19th, with the start of the Serengeti Express refurb. On April 21st, a construction wall was put up between the Caravan Crossing shop and a set of huts by the Serengeti Express (the site of the launch in the trench).

I also heard that the coaster will be built all low to the ground. I personally hope that it has at least some airtime. And Jack Hanna, an animal expert who occasionally has weekends in Busch Gardens Tampa, confirmed that the park will be getting a cheetah exhibit sometime next year. Hmmm... isn't the coaster said to have an animal exhibit in the queue? And isn't the coaster said to have a cheetah theme? Hmmm... interesting...

Speaking of cheetahs, well... a trademark was made for the name "Cheetaka." Could this be the name of the coaster? It would be weird yet cool!

Here's the trademark:

Chopping Block Update #1

From April at IOACentral:

I think that survey is going through the different attractions. I remember one day it was one set of attractions, another a different set with E.T. and Twister and now I'm hearing about Poseidon's Fury.

Ah, now I can finally make my decision on what should go! =)

Now here's Poseidon's Fury story:

Poseidon's Fury wasn't always the PF it is today. Originally when it opened, the storyline was that a tour guide by the name of the "Keeper" wove a tale about the great lost city of Atlantis and an epic battle between Zeus and Poseidon. The Keeper leads the guests to the temple of Poseidon, where he appeared and welcomed guests to their new permanent home. Then, the Keeper reveals himself as Zeus, and an epic battle occurs. Poseidon's Fury was then changed to the storyline it has today. In November 2008, the water vortex was removed and replaced by mist.

My opinion:

Personally I say get rid of it. It was disappointing before, and without the water vortex, it is bound to be more disappointing. The newer storyline is cheesy and lackluster. Can we please just tear that thing down already for something better after HP opens???

Wait... remember that Odyssey-themed water ride I thought of a few months ago. Maybe they should replace PF with that.

If Poseidon's Fury gets chosen for removal over JNNB, then I'll be happy.

So yeah, I vote getting rid of Poseidon's Fury! THAT'S FINAL!!!!!!

Jimmy Neutron Update #4

http://www.orlandounited.com/forums/showthread.php?4151-Could-this-be-it-for-the-nicktoons-at-Uni/page3

Scroll down. The rocket for JNNB is back. Ah... that's a nice breath of fresh air. B)

If JNNB is staying (which hopefully it does), then the only rides left on the chopping block are Twister, Terminator, and E.T.

I'm eliminating T2:3D too, because I doubt it's going anywhere. So, eliminating Terminator leaves the duel between Twister and E.T. Adventure.