Project 2028 (?): Italian Le Mans
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I’m in love with that zierer ellipse flyer! They could even keep the name Davincis cradle, or they could add something lame to the name like Davinci’s Cradle Mark II. Like this is the improved design.
He did say flats were being considered for 2026.
Iirc, He said they’re looking at them for 2026 potentially
Da Vinci's Garden of Inventions is what Kevin called an area of high interest alongside other ones, which is a good sign in my book.
Very sad to see. It looked like such a fun ride. Does anyone know how big the ride platform is? Or is there space to be able to expand it at all? Just trying to think of realistic replacements. Wonder if a nubulaz could fit.
With some quick Google earth measurements, the ride platform is about 50 feet across. The Zamperla Nebulaz has a diameter of 42 ft, so one could fit in that spot.
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50 foot diameter, 2000 sqfoot area
I wouldn't wish a NebulaZ on my worst enemy
(exaggerating but no please literally any other flat)
(exaggerating but no please literally any other flat)
I feel like a NebulaZ can be themed really well to the spirit of what the gardens should be though.
I, regretfully, agree that it could be themed well but I, too, low-key hate NebulaZs. Immensely boring rides with awful capacity of you ask me.
Has anyone considered a tower ride for the site? An S&S rotating tower with its upward and downward launches could fix BGW's drop tower problem without needing to rival KD's enormous example an hour up the road. I'd say an Intamin SkyJump would be super compelling, but I don't think United Parks is probably all too fond of those nowadays. They could also go a more observation tower-like route—I feel like guests have been clambering for one of those at BGW for decades. Even if it's just a relatively short one (like a Larson Star Dancer), I think it could be nice.
Has anyone considered a tower ride for the site? An S&S rotating tower with its upward and downward launches could fix BGW's drop tower problem without needing to rival KD's enormous example an hour up the road. I'd say an Intamin SkyJump would be super compelling, but I don't think United Parks is probably all too fond of those nowadays. They could also go a more observation tower-like route—I feel like guests have been clambering for one of those at BGW for decades. Even if it's just a relatively short one (like a Larson Star Dancer), I think it could be nice.
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I like the S&S idea a lot. Can either theme it to his version of a helicopter to his many weapons of war (Triple barrel canon) would be fitting.
Concept for really cool would be to enclose it like Dr Doom at IOA and have the launch area inside where a screen with an actor portraying Da Vinci can be giving you a tour of his workshop then to see his latest invention of an observation tower that goes wrong and launches you rather than pulls you up.
I can’t ride much so I would love an observation tower in the area. The park is in such an attractive location, with the river right there. I went up Mach Tower one Xmas, but those seats were just so uncomfortable it wasn’t worth it again. It would be nice if it were unrestrained somehow. Or comfortable seats at the least.
Griffons turn at the top of the lift gives you a nice view of the surroundings. It would've been nicer if the drop was towards the river, and not the big ugly brewery.
- Flying Machine needs a replacement
- it’s probably going to be a flat ride
- needs to have a compact footprint
- should fill a hole in the park’s flat lineup
- ideally something that allows guests to observe the park from above
- that’s not quite like any other ride in the area
- made by an Italian manufacturer for added authenticity
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- it’s probably going to be a flat ride
- needs to have a compact footprint
- should fill a hole in the park’s flat lineup
- ideally something that allows guests to observe the park from above
- that’s not quite like any other ride in the area
- made by an Italian manufacturer for added authenticity
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I mean id be fine with a drop tower. Just not made by some random company.