It looks like they got rid of the last anaconda footers now so they may
Project 2025/305: Pantherian (Intimidator 305 Retheme)
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Do you guys think they'll have some kind of media day once they get it open so they can get pictures with the riders' hands down?
A media day for press? Zero chance. A media shoot at some point for new images and video of the ride? Possible, but it won't be a priority.
Spotted today from Eiffel Tower
(They seriously need need to open this thing. I miss it)
Dang that BBQ joint building stand out down there. Is that place good?
Sir, this is a Pantherian thread.
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(But yes)
Damn, imagine if they get it all up and running but then ACTUALLY have to finish the theming so they say “oops sorry we lied to you it’ll open during haunt don’t sue us”
If this shit only opens during haunt season just keep it closed till next season
lol fr. I miss it soooooo badIf this shit only opens during haunt season just keep it closed till next season
Edit: oh come on, if your favorite ride was closed and management was being completely silent about it, you’d be mad too!
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Yeah eff the people (like me) who were planning to make it out to KD sometime later in the year :VIf this shit only opens during haunt season just keep it closed till next season
It’s an unfortunate situation, but as has been discussed before, saying too much can open up new problems for them. If they say why it’s closed, and something else comes up, they’ll be called liars. If they give a window for reopening and miss it (especially likely due to the current situation at the ports), they’ll be called liars.
Sometimes it’s better to be vague. I understand that as enthusiasts, we want to know what’s wrong, but we also aren’t the majority at all. This is far from the first coaster for a park to be quiet about downtime for, Hell Cat has been SBNO since the end of 2022 and we JUST got word on what’s happening with it, still with no opening window (presumably not this year).
Pantherian is my favorite coaster in the state and my fourth favorite coaster broadly.
Feel free to be irritated that the coaster is closed, but coming here every few days to vent your frustrations isn't going to make it reopen any faster. The park almost certainly wants it reopened just as much as you do. There's no reason to believe KD hasn't been pushing and won't continue to push to have the coaster reopen as soon as possible.
Will these layoffs affect the ability to open the ride? Is their maintenance staff here to fix the issue assuming the problem is still a part is needed?
Hopefully not, but knowing six flags, they’ll fire their entire staff fleet and burn down the park for 2026 and then sell the land
Possibly, but probably not in my estimation.
Even if maintenance capacity is now reduced overall, I doubt the reopening of one of the park's flagship coasters would be the thing that experiences delays as a result.
We know KD is using this downtime for maintenance/theming, but what if the downtime itself is part of the theming?
Hear me out. Panthers sleep 16-20 hours, or ~75%, of their day. Let’s assume KD’s normal operating season, excluding Halloween Haunt, is Pantherian’s “day.” 75% of the way through the operating season puts us around July 24th. What if the beast awakens from its slumber 75% of the way through the season to make the ride truly simulate the lifestyle of what it’s trying to emulate, a panther?
Just some food for thought.
Hear me out. Panthers sleep 16-20 hours, or ~75%, of their day. Let’s assume KD’s normal operating season, excluding Halloween Haunt, is Pantherian’s “day.” 75% of the way through the operating season puts us around July 24th. What if the beast awakens from its slumber 75% of the way through the season to make the ride truly simulate the lifestyle of what it’s trying to emulate, a panther?
Just some food for thought.
In actual news it appears there is some fresh working going on at the bottom of the lift. The only place I could find that it was visible from was Rebel Yell so no pictures.
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