News Project 2027/Skyland/Purple: 375-ish Foot Tall Mack Rides Spinning Shuttle Coaster (Phantom Spire? Gargantuan Vertical Vengeance?)

[GASM]

Also, considering that KK seemed to break down every time I was waiting for it, this might actually be an improvement (assuming it doesn't also suffer frequent breakdowns.)

I agree that it’ll likely have higher total throughput based on reliability (a safe bet compared to a monstrosity of a hydraulic system), not to mention that Ka just wasn’t drawing a fraction of the lines it used to.

The old sixflags probably would have not added all of these experiences that make the park much better overall.

No probably about it, they absolutely wouldn’t have. The park was getting additions yearly, sure, but a few have already been removed (looking at your unreliable ass, Cyborg), the park sure as hell wasn’t looking half as nice as it is right now, and it had little to no entertainment.

 

[MrBradferd]

Just so yall know, yall can do this and make this thread a lot more enjoyable to read vs seeing negative nancy for 0 reason

 

[DWNitro]

Confirmed on the tour that tomorrow they are finishing track work (or aiming to, at least)

 

[Clear]

As per thecoasterspot on Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/thecoasterspot?igsh=MTJqbmtpMjhsdDFuNQ==

Excuse my language but holy shit this looks insane!

 

[the_pantsmith]

This is maybe the most intimidating looking coaster in the world. Say what you want about falcons flight but a sideways spiral at 350+ feet is ludicrous

 

[ConolyCoasterDesigns]

That spiral is gonna be insane

 

[NYCityBoy]

BEAST

 

[Zachary]

The top of this tower is downright diabolical. Dangling looking straight-down sideways off the top of it will be unlike anything else out there.

 

[Clear]

The top of this tower is downright diabolical. Dangling looking straight-down sideways off the top of it will be unlike anything else out there.

I just PRAY they only use a lap bar

I believe all other Mack spinners are lap bars

 

[dwillt]

The top of this tower is downright diabolical. Dangling looking straight-down sideways off the top of it will be unlike anything else out there.

Exactly.
Both Zumanjaro and Wonder Woman always freaked me out with that feeling of being so high up and exposed, and this will definitely do that, too. And I can't wait!

 

[warfelg]

The top of this tower is downright diabolical. Dangling looking straight-down sideways off the top of it will be unlike anything else out there.

Inverse: looking up to the sky as you continue to climb and not seeing track in front of you will be equally insane.

 

[Adventure UP]

The Spinning feature definitely enhances this element! But I really hope it does not make you dizzy. A hold brake would be great to give you time to rotate completely. I hope it does not spin on the upside down camel back that would be uncomfortable. Maybe this train would be different and have more controls for the spinning. For a coaster like this, it’s more of the rotating at the top that would make it shine and make the best experience instead of the other spinner coaster that try to make you dizzy on the inversions.

 

[Clear]

https://www.instagram.com/stories/thecoasterspot/3931087484762415315?utm_source=ig_story_item_share&igsh=OW1meWZxNXQ0eHMy

Were entering outer-bank territory


So, I said this probably 100 pages ago but I really genuinely hope if it’s a 5-6 car train, they could offer the last car to not spin. A fixed position car in the 6th spot

Spinning is very niche and to be honest I’m not a huge fan. I know it would eliminate the point of the ride but giving the GP an option for a spin-less experience I believe opens this ride up to more of the public.

Wishful thinking

 

[sfnefan]

I don’t imagine the spinning is going to be that extreme. I imagine more like Time Traveler and less like Ride to Happiness.

 

[Magic-Man]

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Were entering outer-bank territory


So, I said this probably 100 pages ago but I really genuinely hope if it’s a 5-6 car train, they could offer the last car to not spin. A fixed position car in the 6th spot

Spinning is very niche and to be honest I’m not a huge fan. I know it would eliminate the point of the ride but giving the GP an option for a spin-less experience I believe opens this ride up to more of the public.

Wishful thinking

Spinning is not niche. Teacups are probably the second most popular flat ride ever made and those are entirely based on spinning.

 

[MikeGS6789]

That is some serious conduit work.
Source: Coliwood Studios

 

[Clear]

Spinning is not niche. Teacups are probably the second most popular flat ride ever made and those are entirely based on spinning.

Look, I don’t know how old you are … im in my 30’s and I hate to tell you as you get older spinning becomes significantly less appealing.

14-30 year old me was all about anything. It slowly starts to dwindle after

 

[Fiender]

Look, I don’t know how old you are … im in my 30’s and I hate to tell you as you get older spinning becomes significantly less appealing.

14-30 year old me was all about anything. It slowly starts to dwindle after

If you don't like spinning, that's totally fair, but that doesn't make it niche, no matter how you spin it.
...
Not sorry.

 

[the_pantsmith]

I’d likewise prefer a non-spinning car if possible. Imagine falling backwards down that drop

 

[dubs]

Look, I don’t know how old you are … im in my 30’s and I hate to tell you as you get older spinning becomes significantly less appealing.

14-30 year old me was all about anything. It slowly starts to dwindle after

I feel like it wont unlock spinning until you go up the main spike. I hate the joker spinning but this doesnt seem as bad to me.