is there a new sign? Or am I just blind?
Project 2026: Verbolten: Forbidden Turn
- Thread starter Le Moose
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I thought is was at first but I think they just cleaned up thr old one.
And I’m ok with this
TheCoasterNerd
Previously known as @coasters_bgw
No visible queue work
Are these plants new? I don’t remember them in last week’s paint photos
They cleaned up the overspray
Well, most of the overspray…
No new station work. Still gutted
Most interestingly, the photos area is completely gutted down to the bare walls. Will be interesting to see what happens here. Could this be related to a return of the ride video?
And still no billboard work
Are these plants new? I don’t remember them in last week’s paint photos
They cleaned up the overspray
Well, most of the overspray…
No new station work. Still gutted
Most interestingly, the photos area is completely gutted down to the bare walls. Will be interesting to see what happens here. Could this be related to a return of the ride video?
And still no billboard work
I wouldn’t be shocked if they are spending most of their time right now inside the show building, as that’s the more difficult part of the work.
I heard due to seaworld may have some budget problems, they may bought some props cheaply, they ordered them from the same company that did the props for this experience lol:
TheCoasterNerd
Previously known as @coasters_bgw
It's pretty much only the show building. The rest is just maintenance - upkeep on the queue decor that's been SHREDDED by guests plus an animatronic to add even more theming.
But yeah for the most part it's just animatronic/giant tree inside the building instead of solid darkness. But there's not much happening outside
Bc otherwise the couldn’t get HQ to sign off on it. They don’t have Disney or Universal refurb-specific budgets. If the have to market something as “new” to get the money to refurb it, so be it. Disney does similar updates all the time, they just don’t change the ride name or market them as a new experience aside from Test Track. I see zero room for fan complaint on this project so far tbh.
Meh I understand, not complaining about it I just hope the don’t minimize it that much
All I know is Loch Ness Monster’s queue gave me a small hit of that feeling I get in queues at places like Disney, Universal, Phantasialand, and Efteling, and they didn’t even change all that much. It’s crazy what a custom soundtrack and some physical props can accomplish. I’ll take having a place that can offer that in my backyard. Bolt is immediately gonna be one of the best-themed coasters in the country outside of Disney/Universal again. If they hit on the Ireland dark ride in 2027 too, oh boy.
Pantheon next! (Preferably with a tall people seat if that’s doable)
Pantheon next! (Preferably with a tall people seat if that’s doable)
Stumbled across this video from inside Verboltens building. Not sure how recently this was recorded, but there's not a whole lot going on in there.
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Great find! Can anyone find anything about this company? Seems super new—socials from like October, can't find a website, not really any past projects.
Hopefully it means they'll be super scrappy and driven to really deliver on a project this major. Definitely an unconventional-looking pick for a lighting contractor though.
Also, insane that this was posted by a contractor. In previous eras, heads would be rolling.
Hopefully it means they'll be super scrappy and driven to really deliver on a project this major. Definitely an unconventional-looking pick for a lighting contractor though.
Also, insane that this was posted by a contractor. In previous eras, heads would be rolling.
Ha! Someone is watching this thread, huh? Video is still on Facebook and Instagram at the moment.
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Precautions have also been taken in case it vanishes further.
Don't know when they got to the other posts, but here's the full quality video:
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Wonder how recent that is. If it's super recent then they have a ton more to do. Deffiently will be a late may/june opening
I would think this part is the heaviest lift. With synching etc as well. The set pieces should be ready for more of a quick install