Project 2019: Finnegan's Flyer (S&S Screamin' Swing)
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Yes! This is awesome! I've always wanted to see one of these go up at BGW! Barnstormer at Dollywood was so fun!
At least if it is a Screamin' Swing as you suggest they could easily tie it in with the theme of the area. They could call it the Screamin' Banshee. 
I will say though, that with as many shows as I have seen in the Abbey Stone it could really use a seating upgrade. The bench like stadium seats kill my lower back and legs.
I will say though, that with as many shows as I have seen in the Abbey Stone it could really use a seating upgrade. The bench like stadium seats kill my lower back and legs.
I really really hope that it turns out to be a Screaming Swing. BGW is seriously lacking in thrilling flats and family friendly flats. I hope BGW does do this, sees/feels a very positive impact, and realizes that this investment can have a good return.
This in place in Ireland, I hope (and I know this is likely more for the concepts thread) they replace Da Vinci's Cradle with a Six Flags Cyborg Spin clone (I dunno who made that but I want one!), and move Da Vinci's Cradle elsewhere. Because that Cyborg Spin is big, move Battering Ram to New France (fits in with Invadr now).
Sorry, but I feel like a kid on Christmas knowing that BGW is bringing in something I've been begging for in the 3 years I've been in VA.
This in place in Ireland, I hope (and I know this is likely more for the concepts thread) they replace Da Vinci's Cradle with a Six Flags Cyborg Spin clone (I dunno who made that but I want one!), and move Da Vinci's Cradle elsewhere. Because that Cyborg Spin is big, move Battering Ram to New France (fits in with Invadr now).
Sorry, but I feel like a kid on Christmas knowing that BGW is bringing in something I've been begging for in the 3 years I've been in VA.
In all seriousness, does anyone know of any other flat ride that fits this site plan?
At first I was pretty timmid about "calling it"—saying it is almost certainly a Screamin' Swing. That said, after a lot of research, I couldn't find any other attraction that fit the documents the park submitted.
At first I was pretty timmid about "calling it"—saying it is almost certainly a Screamin' Swing. That said, after a lot of research, I couldn't find any other attraction that fit the documents the park submitted.
I hope they make it look good like Dollywood's.
I think you covered the 2 possibilities with the story. The only other one I can think of is the Cyborg Spin clone I brought up. And that Huss Ride that's like that.
While I'm super excited about BGW getting a new flat ride since its greatly needed, I'm not a huge fan of the ride placement. They'd have to clear cut all the trees on that side of the castle and we all know the park's been on a clear cutting trees kick with their last few attractions.
I just don't want the park messing with the look of that entrance. I always really liked the castle hiding in the trees.
I just don't want the park messing with the look of that entrance. I always really liked the castle hiding in the trees.
I went to Dollywood for the first time last year. Their Screamin' Swing looks awesome, but unfortunately I didn't have time to ride it. I'm glad Busch Gardens is finally adding a basic flat ride, and that it's not something that Kings Dominion has right up the road.
The bolded is why I'm all on board for this. If it's a pendulum-type ride, then yawn, because KD already has Delirium. If Project Madrid is a StarFlyer, then slightly more interested yawn, because KD has WindSeeker and SFA has Wonder Woman (though BGW does have the view for it).
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I don't suppose a top spin counts as a fit? Do they even still make those?
Also, One of these days I wish the East Coast would get a Gerstlauer Sky Roller. Those rides are absolutely amazing. Busch's hilly terrain would make for a great setup like the one they have at Liseberg.
Also, One of these days I wish the East Coast would get a Gerstlauer Sky Roller. Those rides are absolutely amazing. Busch's hilly terrain would make for a great setup like the one they have at Liseberg.
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A Huss Top Spin crossed my mind, but even those require additional bracing supports extended in front, behind, and beside the main support columns. It's certainly not an impossibility, but it seemed like a stretch to me.
Another thing to note: The filing by the park strongly suggests that whatever the ride is, it won't make a full rotation (like a Top Spin).
Standard Top Spin Schematic:
Suspended Top Spin Schematic:
Killarney Expansion Project Drawing:
Another thing to note: The filing by the park strongly suggests that whatever the ride is, it won't make a full rotation (like a Top Spin).
Standard Top Spin Schematic:
Suspended Top Spin Schematic:
Killarney Expansion Project Drawing:
Don't care for the location. That is a nice serene entrance into that part of the park. The bridge and the beauty of the hills, water, and trees really sets the mood for the rest of the lap around the park (yes, we typically go counterclockwise). I hate to see that changed by a flat ride. The location, plus the noise that will add to the area just turns me off of it. They should invest this money into repairing the rides they have (looking at you V).
Worried about location. It could work with the right landscaping and theme. I'm very excited for this type of flat ride addition though. Really hoping for this one. Worried about location...
The pipe dreaming fanboy in me is back to hoping this is the start of a great relationship with S&S - and ultimately one of their coasters. I'm not talking those free spins or El Locos, I'm talking 4Ds proper, pneumatic launches, Arrow revivals. This ride's reliability will determine everything.
The last thing we need is this ride having technical difficulties and BGW blacklisting S&S like they did with Intamin.
The last thing we need is this ride having technical difficulties and BGW blacklisting S&S like they did with Intamin.
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They built two proper 4D coasters, Dinoconda and Eejanaika, and those are supposed to be better than X2. They also have the air-powered launch coasters in China.
That's my guess, too. I'm assuming there's a separate building to house the compressors, perhaps on the leftmost orange pad with the queue in the purple area. So those others could be electrical infrastructure perhaps? Interesting though that it's outside of the limits of work boundary on the site plan? Perhaps unrelated work?
...and I don't have any other ideas for what flats the site plans could represent. Seems highly consistent with that ride.
Killarney is more authentic this way. Ireland doesn't have many trees. The English cut them down.
In all seriousness, I like the trees too, but there aren't as many as it seems since the Colonial Pipeline ROW is right behind them. You can see daylight through that forest. I think with the right landscaping, it could open up Grove Creek (which is really overgrown) and make the view from Hastings Bridge/Killarney Crossing pop.
Catapult on the move again confirmed!
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