The Wawa rumor comes back into play finally
News Project 2027/Skyland/Purple: Delayed “World Record Breaking Coaster" (Phantom Spire?)
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nope, because New Jersey didnt like people pumping gasoline into the cars on their own
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If the name is Phantom Spire, maybe partnership with the Lehigh Valley Phantoms? They're based near Dorney, but are about an hour and 45 minutes from Great Adventure.
When Ryan talked to Fred Fishkin over a week ago, he told him that this announcement would be limited to but help explain the ride's place in the park, i.e. how it fits in and its meaning. Nothing about the name or theming, though, which are coming next month in another announcement.
Definitely some sort of ocean or shoreline conservation group
The official notice about tomorrow's announcement makes it sure sound like it's going to be about the manufacturer, Mack Rides. They mention a "meaningful new collaboration tied to the park's future skyline" and a "significant new partnership connected to the...coaster project." What throws me off is the last line mentioning support for a "larger purpose beyond thrills and entertainment." I guess it'll be about the battery storage aspect of the ride and how they'll use that for other things in the park, too, moving forward.
Perhaps the BESS system is a bigger project that can power more than this coaster.
Not the one for the ride. But additional BESS systems around the park for many potential applications? Sure. BESS plus solar investment to make the park powered by majority renewables with storage capacity within 10 years? I could see a campaign like that and how it could save the park money in the long-term to make them want to go down that road.
If it is the Lighthouse Society, that would be wild. I hope it is!
Really great partnership there!
Also, "Now, it will also help shine a light on a cause that impacts countless families across the country."
Lighthouse theme confirmed
That was both unexpected and incredibly sweet to see. What a creative and meaningful way to leverage a throwaway nickname for a great cause. Honestly gets me a little choked up.
Big shipping update. This one is listed much differently than the rest.
5-14-2026
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227 KG
1 CRT (Quantity)
5-14-2026
MACK RIDES GMBH MAUERMATTENSTRASSE 4 WALDKIRCH 79183 DE |
1 CRATE TYPE 74 49575-10266-96 IMO-CARGO AS FOLLOWING IMO CL.3 UN 1263 PAINT RELATED MATERIAL, 3, III EMS NO. F-E, S-E ONEU6392815 001 GROSS WEIGHT 12,8 KG NET WEIGHT 12 KG IMO CL.3 UN 1263 PAINT, 3, III, MARINE POLLUTANT EMS NO. F-E, S-E
227 KG
1 CRT (Quantity)
From Coliwood Studios' video from today Ryan Eldredge mentions that the official name of the project is "Project Skyland"
They are targetting a March 2027 opening for Project Purple
Crane should be here June or July
Part of a 3-year transformation project: Phase 1 Shoreline Pier, Phase 2 Project Purple, Phase 3 yet to be announced
They are targetting a March 2027 opening for Project Purple
Crane should be here June or July
Part of a 3-year transformation project: Phase 1 Shoreline Pier, Phase 2 Project Purple, Phase 3 yet to be announced
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Project Skyland is a very unique way to describe this project …
A march opening would mean this ride will be completed well before end of this season. In fact I’d argue they will be testing by September. With how our winters have been lately (looking at you last winter) they can’t risk needing to do anything in February and March other then minor tweaks.
As for shoreline I genuinely hope they utilize the rest of the area and add a drop tower and maybe another flat or two. The potential for that space is insane.
Project Skyland is the official code name for the 2027 roller coaster, Project Purple is just a nickname that the employees/media came up with.