Loving that scenic paint on the entry portal!
Project 2025/305: Pantherian (Intimidator 305 Retheme)
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They’re really putting in the care and attention this retheme deserves and I’m loving it
Are they building a structure here?
That’s the speculation as of right now, and this image basically confirms it.
This is purely my own speculation, but my guess is the ride hasn't tested yet. Once maintenance starts running the ride, they're going to be cycling it. Also from @Haunted River update, the red train was pulled forward slightly into the station. Again, this is pure speculation, but I'm guessing they were installing the updated front piece to the pilot car. However, they didn't pull the train all the way in because work is most likely still being done on the catch car/ lift/ motor. They pulled the train just enough to work on the front of the train.
No updates as of my visit on 6/28/25
If they're not going to remove the wooden fence blocking the view of Lake Charles, they should at least theme it like the other fencing (and new Pantherian tunnel design) in Jungle X with painted designs and a roughed top edge.
Even something simple like the rings and claw marks on the Rapterra construction fence would make a big difference...
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Even something simple like the rings and claw marks on the Rapterra construction fence would make a big difference...
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Cut out holes in the shape of claw marks, jag the top up, stain it and itll look amazing. Maybe hang some fake vines on it
Update from KDFanatics: Both trains on main track now, some new theming elements on site but little progress on that central spire; that and the no reported testing has me a little concerned about the rumored 4th of July opening. But, progress is still progress!
Both trains now on the track is definitely an interesting sign. Makes me think testing is either imminent or ongoing, possibly at night like others have suggested. I can't imagine they would add the 2nd train if the repair is not complete and this ride never takes both trains off the track since the storage track is only for one train. Note I am speculating here but the 2nd train being on the track is encouraging I would think.
I'm still confident in saying testing hasn't happened yet. Both trains were on the main line yesterday as well. The bigger note - looking at the picture Clint posted (reposted by KDFanatics). The transfer track is still in the storage position. So it's still hard to say exactly what work maintenance was doing the other day to have the train halfway in/out. But I'm sure they needed to do some work on the train, but couldn't block the catch car trough in the station. Once they were done, they could have gone either way with putting the train on storage or pulling it all the way into the station.
Also, I highly doubt they're going to hide testing. Maintenance will do earlier morning runs simply because they arrive at the park earlier, but once operations is given permission to do commissioning, they will most certainly be running it during the day.
Also, I highly doubt they're going to hide testing. Maintenance will do earlier morning runs simply because they arrive at the park earlier, but once operations is given permission to do commissioning, they will most certainly be running it during the day.
I'm not sure why people are so sure it's opening this weekend. The crew for it hasn't even been trained to run the thing since it has been closed all year.
View from Racer looks just about the same as a week ago, could’ve done work but the spool is still off to the side for now. Trains are in position so whenever that cable gets reattached it’s good to go.
Couple things I noticed:
There are four Identical panther pillars over here, and they appear to have a door in the back. The only thing I can think of is ease of access for possibly electric components, probably lit up eyes like the poster shows. Since there’s four I doubt it’s for that central area, plus the doors make it seem the back will be facing away from guests.
Also, it appears those footers I mentioned previously have been fixed up, I think there should be four over here so the pillars will probably go there.
In that illustration of pantherian it seems like there’s a dip around the central statue, I almost wonder if it will have a water feature to the central pillar? Maybe like the Leviathan Sign at Canada’s Wonderland? This is more of a wish than a realistic theory but who knows
Couple things I noticed:
There are four Identical panther pillars over here, and they appear to have a door in the back. The only thing I can think of is ease of access for possibly electric components, probably lit up eyes like the poster shows. Since there’s four I doubt it’s for that central area, plus the doors make it seem the back will be facing away from guests.
Also, it appears those footers I mentioned previously have been fixed up, I think there should be four over here so the pillars will probably go there.
In that illustration of pantherian it seems like there’s a dip around the central statue, I almost wonder if it will have a water feature to the central pillar? Maybe like the Leviathan Sign at Canada’s Wonderland? This is more of a wish than a realistic theory but who knows
I hope whatever structure goes in the center doesn't cover up the view of the lift hill and sign from the tunnel. It's always been so awesome to me walking through that tunnel and seeing the sign and that massive 305-foot coaster towering above the ground.
I wouldn’t worry about the lift hill, it will be left of whatever is in the middle no matter how tall, as long as it isn’t wider than that circle at least. The sign may get a bit hidden though it depends
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