Honestly I could care less if there's any real theming on the actual tower. To me that seems kinda like a waste of money with how barren the land the ride currently sits on is and how tall we're hoping this tower will end up being. I would much rather the entire budget for theming go into the station and queue to make that really immersive, then let the actual coaster speak for itself.
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I don’t think they need to do anything too elaborate when it comes to on ride theming, but I think they should have a lighting package that plays into the lighthouse theme, if that is what this is. Lights that circle around the turn at the top would be really sick, or maybe even putting lights on the trains themselves. Anything to light up the top of the tower at night really.
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05:20 - Boardwalk project scope has expanded, which is part of why the coaster hasn't been announced yet. Ryan notes that this teasing-style approach is unconventional for legacy CF. Since the scope has expanded, there is/was additional creative work required (logos/backstories/concepts/names/etc), which has led to delays in some items that were set aside to work on others. Since the boardwalk improvements will be realized first, they wanted to have those announcements/theming/etc ready.
09:25 - Rides (and the '27 coaster) will likely start construction between March/April with progress by Memorial Day weekend.
21:10 - New coaster to be announced in the next two to three months, and should be able to give Ka a subtle nod at that point.
29:55 - Ride would've been announced in August on a normal rollout timeline.
05:20 - Boardwalk project scope has expanded, which is part of why the coaster hasn't been announced yet. Ryan notes that this teasing-style approach is unconventional for legacy CF. Since the scope has expanded, there is/was additional creative work required (logos/backstories/concepts/names/etc), which has led to delays in some items that were set aside to work on others. Since the boardwalk improvements will be realized first, they wanted to have those announcements/theming/etc ready.
09:25 - Rides (and the '27 coaster) will likely start construction between March/April with progress by Memorial Day weekend.
21:10 - New coaster to be announced in the next two to three months, and should be able to give Ka a subtle nod at that point.
29:55 - Ride would've been announced in August on a normal rollout timeline.
I think it would be cool if the tower has some sort of characteristic, even if abstract, design going with the top of the supports. I’ve always thought Cheetah Hunt is one of the best-looking coasters out there because of how artistic the little details make this element:
100% yes. Heck I wish more coasters did this. 1 it’s visually pleasing, 2 it’s a fun predrop, 3 it’s just….cool.
More shipments showed up on the 9th.
4 of which showing 33K KG, the other showing 31K KG
4 of which showing 33K KG, the other showing 31K KG
I hate to bring a pedantic correction but I'm just getting to listen to the podcast now and he says he wants to announce the boardwalk project and coaster within the next two to three weeks, ideally before the park opens (which is March 28th):
5:03: "My goal is to have an announcement about what those rides are and what we're doing with some of the theming in the boardwalk ready and available to our guests before we open."
7:20: "We haven't specifically announced what the rides are because I want to roll them all out together. I anticipate that'll happen in the next two or three weeks. Like I said, I would love to get that information out before we open."
edit: at 21:09 he does indeed say "...when we finally announce the new coaster, which should happen in the next two or three months..." so make what you will of it. I personally think (hope) he just misspoke and the coaster and all the boardwalk rides get announced at once within the next three weeks. Sorry for the correction @desardes
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3 more shipments arrived on the 13th. Two are 10K KG and the other weighs 7,560K KG and its cargo description reads:
S.L.A.C. CRATES -- IMO-CARGO AS FOLLOWING POLYWOOD BOX LITHIUM ION BATTERIES (INCLUDING LITHIUM ION POLYMER BATTERIES) TRHU5479600 001 UN CLASS PG EMS NO. F-A, S-I IMO GROSS WEIGHT , KGS IMO NET WEIGHT , KGS POLYWOOD BOXES LITHIUM ION BATTERIES TRHU5479600 001 (INCLUDING LITHIUM ION POLYMER
S.L.A.C. CRATES -- IMO-CARGO AS FOLLOWING POLYWOOD BOX LITHIUM ION BATTERIES (INCLUDING LITHIUM ION POLYMER BATTERIES) TRHU5479600 001 UN CLASS PG EMS NO. F-A, S-I IMO GROSS WEIGHT , KGS IMO NET WEIGHT , KGS POLYWOOD BOXES LITHIUM ION BATTERIES TRHU5479600 001 (INCLUDING LITHIUM ION POLYMER
It also has the following in the description for that same shipment:
“SIX FLAGS GREA, ADVENTURE, MACK SHIPMENT, EXORT, DECLARATION, 26DE3954800772, 2ND NOTIFY, FR. MEYERS SOH, NORTH AMERICA,, LLC, 5 COMMERCE DRI, READING, PA, USA, TEL, ANOTICEFMSNA@, FMS-LOGISTICS., CONNOR.RICKARD”
Seems like we're getting a sound/light package on the trains.
Imagine a circling light effect (either the train itself or the track) on the spire’s outer bank, mimicking a lighthouse spotlight. They really chose a perfect theme with a ton of potential in my eyes.
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This person posted about a crane today? Does that mean it’s on site going up?
Unless that person is onsite with proof I'd assume no, they're just presuming based on the work dates.
That FAA study hasn't been approved yet, and the dates provided aren't a guarantee of work start.
New blog post from Six Flags. Looks like they've already got smaller wheeled cranes onsite and are putting up the switch track/station brackets. We've officially gone vertical!
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The pace, timeliness, and quality of communication from SFGAdv has been really impressive over the last handful of weeks. Hope it continues. Can't point to a chain park that has been this proactive in communicating project progress information (especially pre-announcement) in a long, long time. The industry needs more of this.
If you're watching Six Flags Great Adventure, you know what would be really impressive? If you hosted an in-person, publicly- (or at least pass holder-) accessible announcement event for this coaster. I know Six Flags and Cedar Fair haven't done that sort of thing in a long while, but it really goes a long way to reinforcing the passion of the fan base in my opinion. It's something Busch Gardens Williamsburg has kept doing and I think the park, its reputation, and the community around the park are all better for it.
Oh, and if you sell specifically pre-opening-exclusive merch for the coaster throughout this season (a la Kings Dominion's exclusive pre-opening Twisted Timbers shirts), people will buy them in droves. Good way to financially justify an in-person announcement event to the powers that be.
Oh, and also, John Reilly will be behind you—just ask him about the insane hype and turnout surrounding in-person announcement events he presented at while he was at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (such as the Verbolten announcement).
If you're watching Six Flags Great Adventure, you know what would be really impressive? If you hosted an in-person, publicly- (or at least pass holder-) accessible announcement event for this coaster. I know Six Flags and Cedar Fair haven't done that sort of thing in a long while, but it really goes a long way to reinforcing the passion of the fan base in my opinion. It's something Busch Gardens Williamsburg has kept doing and I think the park, its reputation, and the community around the park are all better for it.
Oh, and if you sell specifically pre-opening-exclusive merch for the coaster throughout this season (a la Kings Dominion's exclusive pre-opening Twisted Timbers shirts), people will buy them in droves. Good way to financially justify an in-person announcement event to the powers that be.
Oh, and also, John Reilly will be behind you—just ask him about the insane hype and turnout surrounding in-person announcement events he presented at while he was at Busch Gardens Williamsburg (such as the Verbolten announcement).
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Apparently some are on-scene....
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Awesome video from El Toro Ryan. Comprehensive, chats with SF's Ryan and Mike, all in one video.
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