Unless something does not go to plan, I would fully expect the ride to be ready for opening day, with preview events / first rider events prior. I have no guesses what weekend in 2027 the park will open.
News Project 2027/Skyland/Purple: Bakunawa (Mack Giga Shuttle Xtreme Spinner)
- Thread starter Zachary
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The last two years it's been the last weekend of March I believe. I'd guess the same next year unless something changes.
Site update from The Coaster Spot, with some comments from Ryan E starting at 5:47.
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I think I remember somewhere in the last year mention of a special paint being used that lasts longer?Interesting thought. With the miles and miles of conduit/wire around these tracks, good luck ever re-painting it down the road
Don't worry, Great Adventure isn't too concerned on repainting stuff apparently.
This ride is going to go down in history as a sad reminder of how far Cedar Fair has fallen
No one hates coasters more than thoosies.
Can I just remind you all that you are complaining about a 382 Ft. tall MACK XTREME SPINNER with a vertical drop and upside down launch? I would KILL to have Bak closer to me.
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Literally lmao ill gladly take this at BGW or KD. Ill get rid of multiple coasters at BG for it to. Please god
A clone of this should replace anaconda and (maybe) intertwine with Pantherian. I'd love to see it.
Nahhh lake is fine blank and i305 needs to stand out on its own imo
Fair enough. Take out grimmwoods and have it go behind Grizzly and theme it to an old Virginia forest monster.
The amount of foliage you’d have to get rid of would kill the night rides on grizzly even more.
Anyways.
Back to Bakunawa.
Anyways.
Back to Bakunawa.
I guess I can’t say I’m shocked to see the swing in reactions for Bak
From disappointment to excitement to disappointment ….
I mentioned earlier in this thread, when it comes to Bak, it’s the perfect ride to begin the rebuild for GAdv. It’s completely unique and adds something no other ride can provide. Even just for the drop alone, it’s one of the largest drops in the world… now add spinning. Insane
If GAdv ended here for the next 6 years with no new rollercoaster and relied solely on Bak to draw the crowds in, they will be making a huge mistake.
This park needs a thrill glider, velocicoaster, werewolf gorge, big bear mountain style attraction to go along with Bak. With an additional flat or two AND a drop tower in the pier, this park will truly be a destination park again.
I get the apprehension on Bak but let’s see how this all plays out before we grab pitch forks. The ride will be incredible even if it’s not to your style or taste
From disappointment to excitement to disappointment ….
I mentioned earlier in this thread, when it comes to Bak, it’s the perfect ride to begin the rebuild for GAdv. It’s completely unique and adds something no other ride can provide. Even just for the drop alone, it’s one of the largest drops in the world… now add spinning. Insane
If GAdv ended here for the next 6 years with no new rollercoaster and relied solely on Bak to draw the crowds in, they will be making a huge mistake.
This park needs a thrill glider, velocicoaster, werewolf gorge, big bear mountain style attraction to go along with Bak. With an additional flat or two AND a drop tower in the pier, this park will truly be a destination park again.
I get the apprehension on Bak but let’s see how this all plays out before we grab pitch forks. The ride will be incredible even if it’s not to your style or taste
You have to theme it
They specifically stated in the PR lead up that the huge reasons for delay were getting the theming and story correct. This can’t just be a drop in attraction. This is a key moment and attraction in the pivot upper management claims to want to make with making the parks better.
It’s time to make good on all those words with actual actions
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Second train has a green upper assembly with purple bogies. Also the park is starting a new social media push with regular video updates on Bakunawa.