Mäch Tower News
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I can't imagine any reason why they wouldn't design it to operate in colder temperatures.
I can't imagine any reason why they wouldn't design it to operate in colder temperatures.
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There is some new concept art:
http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw/Explore/Rides.aspx?id=2042
There is some new concept art:
http://www.buschgardens.com/bgw/Explore/Rides.aspx?id=2042
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I thought this was assumed. They kinda referenced the poles in Oktoberfest as inspiration.
I thought this was assumed. They kinda referenced the poles in Oktoberfest as inspiration.
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Franco, are you sure we aren't twins who were separated at birth? I looked at the thing and I immediately thought: "So they're themeing it to a candy cane to further enforce the "Happy Kiddy Fun Land with Beer, Pretzels, and Candy" theme. What a great idea..."
Franco, are you sure we aren't twins who were separated at birth? I looked at the thing and I immediately thought: "So they're themeing it to a candy cane to further enforce the "Happy Kiddy Fun Land with Beer, Pretzels, and Candy" theme. What a great idea..."
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They're theming it to a freaking may pole!!!! That's what they said they were doing. Not surprised. Looks better than horizontal stripes though.
They're theming it to a freaking may pole!!!! That's what they said they were doing. Not surprised. Looks better than horizontal stripes though.
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Also, don't they often use sky-colored tones on the really tall attractions to help get approval from James City Co. planning? At least that's what I understood was one reason why Alpie's and Griffon's tracks are the colors that they are, and are so similar. 'course, that doesn't explain the purple and gold of AC, which is also very prominent in the skyline, but still, I bet the light blue tones helped with getting needed approvals. I bet the county would've balked at a giant tower in the German national colors of black and red and gold. But though the 'burg is beautiful it's hardly Christopher Wren's London skyline, so ???
Not especially wowed by the look or the prospect of the tower, but I'm sure it will be an enjoyable-enough ride and should have wide appeal, i.e., be a "family" ride exciting enough for adults awa kids but not as intimidating as a coaster. And really, a drop tower is a basic type of ride that BGW has always lacked.
Also, don't they often use sky-colored tones on the really tall attractions to help get approval from James City Co. planning? At least that's what I understood was one reason why Alpie's and Griffon's tracks are the colors that they are, and are so similar. 'course, that doesn't explain the purple and gold of AC, which is also very prominent in the skyline, but still, I bet the light blue tones helped with getting needed approvals. I bet the county would've balked at a giant tower in the German national colors of black and red and gold. But though the 'burg is beautiful it's hardly Christopher Wren's London skyline, so ???
Not especially wowed by the look or the prospect of the tower, but I'm sure it will be an enjoyable-enough ride and should have wide appeal, i.e., be a "family" ride exciting enough for adults awa kids but not as intimidating as a coaster. And really, a drop tower is a basic type of ride that BGW has always lacked.
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I like it too. I can't understand why people are condemning this ride already before it is even finished being built. Everyone keeps freaking out over the color and themes of the ride when the theme fits right in with the park and its inviting.
I think the problem people are having with this ride is that its just a flat and not an attraction themed all by itself
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People were looking for a Dark Kastle kind of seperate theming and its own area vs. a simple flat blending in with the surrounding rights. Like if Battering Ram was added to Italy rides. It would simply blend in with the surrounding theming.
I hope i was clear with the explanation
Skyrider said:
I like it too. I can't understand why people are condemning this ride already before it is even finished being built. Everyone keeps freaking out over the color and themes of the ride when the theme fits right in with the park and its inviting.
I think the problem people are having with this ride is that its just a flat and not an attraction themed all by itself
example:
People were looking for a Dark Kastle kind of seperate theming and its own area vs. a simple flat blending in with the surrounding rights. Like if Battering Ram was added to Italy rides. It would simply blend in with the surrounding theming.
I hope i was clear with the explanation
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Very good point to make. You are correct, the Mach Tower is rubbing me the wrong way not necessarily because I don't like the idea, but because it isn't an experience. The last real experience added to the park was DarKastle. It is further worsened by the fact that the last time they attempted to add and experience to the park, it was one of the worst things Busch Gardens has ever done (EitA). It comes back to the whole "Amusement Park vs. Theme Park" idea. Theme Parks offer experiences while Amusement Parks offer rides. The Mach Tower, in my opinion, is a ride, not an experience- just like Griffon was.
James said:
Very good point to make. You are correct, the Mach Tower is rubbing me the wrong way not necessarily because I don't like the idea, but because it isn't an experience. The last real experience added to the park was DarKastle. It is further worsened by the fact that the last time they attempted to add and experience to the park, it was one of the worst things Busch Gardens has ever done (EitA). It comes back to the whole "Amusement Park vs. Theme Park" idea. Theme Parks offer experiences while Amusement Parks offer rides. The Mach Tower, in my opinion, is a ride, not an experience- just like Griffon was.
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