News Project 2027/Purple: Delayed “World Record Breaking Coaster" (Phantom Spire?)

[Nightmare Cinema]

Im going to hope the delay means its not the Mack Tower for better or worse.

Interestingly....the update today did not mention anything about being a "launch coaster". If they did change plans....maybe other options are back on the table?

Grasping at straws here

 

[wasteman]

I still do think that a B&M giga makes the most sense for this replacement if the plans actually did change, but my money is still on it being the Mack spinner.

 

[harry580]

I bet great adventure will be like what 1987-1988 was like before the addition of the great American scream machine

 

[RDL]

I still do think that a B&M giga makes the most sense for this replacement if the plans actually did change, but my money is still on it being the Mack spinner.

If they want to add a giga, this is really their only opportunity to do so. There’s no other part of the park that has that much space for it without interfering with the safari/savannah sunset.

 

[telamark]

If they want to add a giga, this is really their only opportunity to do so. There’s no other part of the park that has that much space for it without interfering with the safari/savannah sunset.

It would look great when driving into the park, and really add into it, but the GP side of things would be bad, we just lost a launch coaster, and we already have Nitro, most guests would think of it just as ‘another taller Nitro’, and this isn’t what the park needs.

 

[wasteman]

It would look great when driving into the park, and really add into it, but the GP side of things would be bad, we just lost a launch coaster, and we already have Nitro, most guests would think of it just as ‘another taller Nitro’, and this isn’t what the park needs.

I don't think this is much of an issue, they've clearly seen success in putting B&M giga's in parks that already have B&M hypers. I think especially if they get one that's more like Fury where it stays pretty low to the ground and focuses purely on speed it'll be completely fine.

 

[Nightmare Cinema]

It would look great when driving into the park, and really add into it, but the GP side of things would be bad, we just lost a launch coaster, and we already have Nitro, most guests would think of it just as ‘another taller Nitro’, and this isn’t what the park needs.

I actually think it would play really well to the GP. Nitro is probably the most popular coaster in the park...so I think telling them theyre getting a ride like Nitro but bigger would excite people.

Ive always thought the B&M giga made the most sense for that reason. Its also a reliable and high capacity ride.

 

[CoasterBroCam]

If we got something like Fury 325 but like 385 ft tall, that would DEFINITELY be better than the stupid spinner tower.

 

[kmaster805]

Made an account just to say this, but I dont think a B&M giga is whats going to happen. There are electrical markers throughout the entire park (under Batman, in front of Golden Kingdom's Boardwalk Entrance, by the lake, etc.) They are most definitely upgrading their electrical infrastructure to handle a very power hungry ride, which isnt surprising given the power problems the park has encountered in the past. We are most definitely looking at a launch coaster, the question is the manufacterer.

 

[CoasterRattler🐍]

Do you guys think they’re gonna quick get a cheap attraction for 2026? Like Ragin Cajun relocated

 

[GAcoaster]

I would assume they'll add SOMETHING fro 2026-- with SFA closing there's a bunch of stuff that could work as stop gap additions.

 

[wasteman]

There were also some rumors about them getting an aeronautica-esque expansion, so hopefully they can at least get that.

 

[GAcoaster]

Improving the kids area(s) is historically something GA has done after poor seasons like this one as they rebuild the next year. Once again, NEEDED improvements in the park after years of deterioration.

The following season focuses on big thrills— see 1987-1988-1989

87- accidents, riots, bad PR, poor attendance
88- Bugs Bunny Land and Condor
89- GASM (record breaker)

 

[DWNitro]

I would assume they'll add SOMETHING fro 2026-- with SFA closing there's a bunch of stuff that could work as stop gap additions.

I’d imagine the NebulaZ in the Steamtown section is a safe bet, maybe Ragin Cajun and another flat ride or two?

 

[GAcoaster]

I’d imagine the NebulaZ in the Steamtown section is a safe bet, maybe Ragin Cajun and another flat ride or two?

That would be my guess/hope— along with the wave swing, but who knows.

 

[RDL]

Improving the kids area(s) is historically something GA has done after poor seasons like this one as they rebuild the next year. Once again, NEEDED improvements in the park after years of deterioration.

The following season focuses on big thrills— see 1987-1988-1989

87- accidents, riots, bad PR, poor attendance
88- Bugs Bunny Land and Condor
89- GASM (record breaker)

I remember the second leading rumor during the JDC year on the GAH forums was a new kids area.

People are going to absolutely despise this idea but I could seriously see that being what replaces the GL plot of land.

 

[mrsingh]

I remember the second leading rumor during the JDC year on the GAH forums was a new kids area.

People are going to absolutely despise this idea but I could seriously see that being what replaces the GL plot of land.

i’m thinking part of the golden kingdom, like where balin’s jungleland was

 

[typocorrecto]

That's gotta be one of the most word salad press releases. Yikes!

See you in 2027...maybe

 

[CoasterMac]

shows footers in a formation that doesn’t really seem to resemble what you’d expect from a shuttle coaster.

Yeah, this is odd.. I assume this would be the dual station area, but the placement is also interesting. From this angle you can see the two light poles here:



With these poles circled in red here, I believe this places the sightline here (yellow line), which would then place these footers somewhere in the teal area. Admittedly difficult to align the individual footers to see a ride path, so I'll let someone else attempt that or wait for someone to do a drone update.

 

[the_pantsmith]

If I’m Great Adventure, I’m doing a dual announcement for 2026 and 2027 this August. Let the hype build for an entire season

Even if it’s the tower spinner, the hype from the general public (and myself) will be there