As reported by Behind The Thrills, SWSD has unveiled their Master Plan for the next few years. In it it shows that Mako, a 153ft tall floorless B&M Dive Coaster, will be built for 2020.
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I really wish they would stop naming coasters the same name when they're nothing like each other. It's just confusing.
Mako being reused for a dive machine isn't as bad as Manta being both a B&M flying and a Mack launch - or before that, Vortex and Viper being reused by KECO and Six Flags respectively.
Like the Superman clones.....or Batman clones....or Joker clones....or Riddler clones.
Seriously. To me that's far worse that there's 5 Cyborg Spins that are all the same thing.
I'm not concerned about the name. I doubt a ton of people in California are going to the SeaWorld in Orlando and getting confused by the two Mantas.
I was not expecting this announcement for this park honestly. I never thought we would see a B&M at this park.
San Diego City Council approved height waiver.
State Coastal Commission approves Mako. Construction starts soon...
www.10news.com
SeaWorld San Diego gets OK for 'tallest, fastest' dive coaster in California
SeaWorld San Diego's next thrill ride has been given the all clear by the state.
www.10news.com
A lot more info with layout, etc.
I think it's certainly possible but the problem with coasters breaking 300 feet is that they need to have a reliable and safe way of slowing the trains down with all the momentum they have. Without being just a simple go up really high and down really fast coaster with not much length to it there's really not much a Dive Machine can do that's interesting and worth justifying the investment that it can't already do at 150-225 feet for much less money.
Considering Ukon Striker has a drop of 245 feet I think it’s in the realm of possibility it’s just a park would need to find a reason to justify the extremely expensive cost. Also, marketing would be challenging as while it would take the worlds tallest dive coaster title, is it worth the extra height along with the added cost? Dive coaster models could also still be considered “rare” in certain regions of the world and a 150-200 foot model could prove to be just as successful as a 300 foot model as it would be the same concept in the eyes of most guests.
Also, to add to Connor’s perception of this, I know I can’t speak for anyone else, but for me the smoothness, elements, and transitions of the overall ride matter more to me as an roller coaster enthusiast. I have been on several gigas and much prefer a lot of other non-gigas based on these factors. Just remember the drop only last so long and a small part of the overall layout.
Right? You think they could have tossed in a bunny hop or something there at the end...
So what I had heard was... As we saw the Abyss name that was set for the now "Texas Stingray" at SWSA is now going to be used for SWSD's Dive Machine. I guess we will find out today.