RE: Project 2018: Rebirth of Hurler
Can you point it out please? I missed it when I went 3 days ago.
Can you point it out please? I missed it when I went 3 days ago.
RMC Hurler
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RE: Project 2018: Rebirth of Hurler
Fury has a design concept, not a theme.
I don't think it makes very much sense to judge a movie from 1992 by 2017 standards. Cultural aesthetics were fundamentally different then.
Regardless, theming a section of a park owned by Paramount to a popular Paramount movie makes plenty of sense.
In fact according to Wikipedia:
Fury has a design concept, not a theme.
I don't think it makes very much sense to judge a movie from 1992 by 2017 standards. Cultural aesthetics were fundamentally different then.
Regardless, theming a section of a park owned by Paramount to a popular Paramount movie makes plenty of sense.
In fact according to Wikipedia:
RE: Project 2018: Rebirth of Hurler
This!
The Wayne's World area was a great addition to the park at the time. Not only did we get a new coaster with it, we got a brand new section in the park. Wayne's World was a cultural hit back in the early 1990s and the second SNL skit to ever become a movie (after Blues Brothers in 1980). For the first few years that it was opened that section of the park had such a fun vibe to it. And those first few years Hurler ran better than any other wooden coaster in the park has run til this day.
Paramount invested well with the addition of that section.
Nicole said:
This!
The Wayne's World area was a great addition to the park at the time. Not only did we get a new coaster with it, we got a brand new section in the park. Wayne's World was a cultural hit back in the early 1990s and the second SNL skit to ever become a movie (after Blues Brothers in 1980). For the first few years that it was opened that section of the park had such a fun vibe to it. And those first few years Hurler ran better than any other wooden coaster in the park has run til this day.
Paramount invested well with the addition of that section.
RE: Project 2018: Rebirth of Hurler
I loved Wayne's World but more the skit even before the movie, but I found putting in a theme park a bit forced, and after the fact. The theme would have fit only if the ride opened at 11:30 PM. Plus the coaster didn't really fit the concept. I loved Hurler at times later on when I could ride it as much as I wanted, but after standing in line over an hour it was like, could have just been riding Grizzly or Rebel Yell the whole time.
I loved Wayne's World but more the skit even before the movie, but I found putting in a theme park a bit forced, and after the fact. The theme would have fit only if the ride opened at 11:30 PM. Plus the coaster didn't really fit the concept. I loved Hurler at times later on when I could ride it as much as I wanted, but after standing in line over an hour it was like, could have just been riding Grizzly or Rebel Yell the whole time.
RE: Project 2018: Rebirth of Hurler
A coaster themed to a Bee is not my idea of 'thematic'. A good theme should take you to another place so to speak. But whatever. Does anybody have any information about an official announcement on this project? I'm getting ansy for a video that will depict what course this coaster will take.
A coaster themed to a Bee is not my idea of 'thematic'. A good theme should take you to another place so to speak. But whatever. Does anybody have any information about an official announcement on this project? I'm getting ansy for a video that will depict what course this coaster will take.
RE: Project 2018: Rebirth of Hurler
/u/AshleyScared posted this to Reddit's /r/rollercoasters this morning:
<blockquote class="reddit-card" data-card-created="1492861713"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/66vgge/rmc_hurler_progress_from_ricochet/?ref=share&ref_source=embed">RMC Hurler progress from Ricochet</a> from <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters">rollercoasters</a></blockquote>
/u/AshleyScared posted this to Reddit's /r/rollercoasters this morning:
<blockquote class="reddit-card" data-card-created="1492861713"><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters/comments/66vgge/rmc_hurler_progress_from_ricochet/?ref=share&ref_source=embed">RMC Hurler progress from Ricochet</a> from <a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/rollercoasters">rollercoasters</a></blockquote>
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
The turn out of the station has been like that for a little over a week now. Looks like the new coaster will drop lower to the ground immediately coming out of the station than Hurler. I wonder if there will be some tiny bunny hops leading to the lift hill like some of the other RMCs have.
To be honest, every time I see progress on RMC Mean Streak, I get even more excited for Hurler. I don't expect Hurler to be on the same level as Mean Streak, but Cedar Fair has shown that they're more willing to change the original layout and go further with RMC than we've seen with the other RMCs so far. Based on the insane amount of removal and modification we've already seen on Hurler, hopefully some of that craziness we're seeing on Mean Streak will come down to Virginia.
The turn out of the station has been like that for a little over a week now. Looks like the new coaster will drop lower to the ground immediately coming out of the station than Hurler. I wonder if there will be some tiny bunny hops leading to the lift hill like some of the other RMCs have.
To be honest, every time I see progress on RMC Mean Streak, I get even more excited for Hurler. I don't expect Hurler to be on the same level as Mean Streak, but Cedar Fair has shown that they're more willing to change the original layout and go further with RMC than we've seen with the other RMCs so far. Based on the insane amount of removal and modification we've already seen on Hurler, hopefully some of that craziness we're seeing on Mean Streak will come down to Virginia.
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
I spy Hurler's old trains behind the maintenance shop...
[instagram=https://www.instagram.com/p/BTXs2VeD6C8/]
Also, notice the red Chevy Bel Air that used to be in front of Juke Box Diner is also by the maintenance shop. I wonder if it will reappear next season when the new coaster opens?
I spy Hurler's old trains behind the maintenance shop...
[instagram=https://www.instagram.com/p/BTXs2VeD6C8/]
Also, notice the red Chevy Bel Air that used to be in front of Juke Box Diner is also by the maintenance shop. I wonder if it will reappear next season when the new coaster opens?
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
Not much that was visible from the path. A bit more of the lift hill was removed over the past week. I can upload a picture when I get the chance, if anyone wants to see.
Not much that was visible from the path. A bit more of the lift hill was removed over the past week. I can upload a picture when I get the chance, if anyone wants to see.
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
The more I think about it, the more I think we won't see any emphasis on the 50's theme in the Hurler area when the new coaster opens next season. More and more elements from the 50's theme continue to be removed, at this point making it seem like the park is gradually eschewing the theme altogether.
First, the two vintage Chevy Bel Airs were removed from the patio in front of Juke Box Diner last year.
At the beginning of the 2017 season, the area's doo wop soundtrack was turned off. Now the Hurler area just plays the same pop music that the rest of Candy Apple Grove has.
The painted road markings on the asphalt (which were looking awfully faded lately) were power-washed from the path this past week, removing any evidence that the walkway was ever supposed to look like a street.
Sometime within the last two weeks, all of the 50's themed props have been removed from Juke Box Diner. The television sets, radios, kitchenware, and the real antique jukebox have all been removed. I noticed the jukebox sitting unplugged in the kitchen today.
Rock Shop used to have some subtle stickers, signage, and other paraphernalia themed to the 50's, but it was renovated over the off-season and is now a generic, modern sportswear shop.
Were it not for Juke Box Diner's architecture and the few signs depicting images from the 50's scattered around the restaurant, the 50's theme would be completely obsolete. Even Rock Shop's giant electric guitar neck could conceivably represent any number of decades (including the present one), just as it did when it was part of Wayne's World.
At this point, I'd say the chances of the RMC and the area around it being themed to the 1950's are growing increasingly slim. Personally, I think this is a shame because the 50's is a fascinating decade in regards to American pop culture, with plenty of potential to capitalize on it to create an energetic themed area.
At this point, as Zachary pointed out to me, I'd be much less surprised to see the former Wayne's World area become one of those generic modern areas that Cedar Fair has been developing lately. While that design would be less ideal for a theme-centric person like myself, the crisp and shiny feel of those areas would probably lend itself well in tying Windseeker, Ricochet, and the new coaster into a nice "modern" area.
But perhaps even that is wishful thinking...
The more I think about it, the more I think we won't see any emphasis on the 50's theme in the Hurler area when the new coaster opens next season. More and more elements from the 50's theme continue to be removed, at this point making it seem like the park is gradually eschewing the theme altogether.
First, the two vintage Chevy Bel Airs were removed from the patio in front of Juke Box Diner last year.
At the beginning of the 2017 season, the area's doo wop soundtrack was turned off. Now the Hurler area just plays the same pop music that the rest of Candy Apple Grove has.
The painted road markings on the asphalt (which were looking awfully faded lately) were power-washed from the path this past week, removing any evidence that the walkway was ever supposed to look like a street.
Sometime within the last two weeks, all of the 50's themed props have been removed from Juke Box Diner. The television sets, radios, kitchenware, and the real antique jukebox have all been removed. I noticed the jukebox sitting unplugged in the kitchen today.
Rock Shop used to have some subtle stickers, signage, and other paraphernalia themed to the 50's, but it was renovated over the off-season and is now a generic, modern sportswear shop.
Were it not for Juke Box Diner's architecture and the few signs depicting images from the 50's scattered around the restaurant, the 50's theme would be completely obsolete. Even Rock Shop's giant electric guitar neck could conceivably represent any number of decades (including the present one), just as it did when it was part of Wayne's World.
At this point, I'd say the chances of the RMC and the area around it being themed to the 1950's are growing increasingly slim. Personally, I think this is a shame because the 50's is a fascinating decade in regards to American pop culture, with plenty of potential to capitalize on it to create an energetic themed area.
At this point, as Zachary pointed out to me, I'd be much less surprised to see the former Wayne's World area become one of those generic modern areas that Cedar Fair has been developing lately. While that design would be less ideal for a theme-centric person like myself, the crisp and shiny feel of those areas would probably lend itself well in tying Windseeker, Ricochet, and the new coaster into a nice "modern" area.
But perhaps even that is wishful thinking...
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
The 50s theme is too cliche, as is the car with Intimidator in the park.
Personally I think it will be themed to a mystical beast to tie in to that woody area and proximity to Grizzly. The Jukebox Diner will probably be re-themed too to hopefully a much better eatery.
The 50s theme is too cliche, as is the car with Intimidator in the park.
Personally I think it will be themed to a mystical beast to tie in to that woody area and proximity to Grizzly. The Jukebox Diner will probably be re-themed too to hopefully a much better eatery.
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
Sorry Joe, I have to agree. I could see them easily going to the "generic modern" theme. Sadly, it's not as fun as the 50's theme could have been. Cedar Fair is famous for being highly generic. With the existing attractions, I'm sure they can pull off generic modern, but how well they'll implement it is the main question.Joe said:The more I think about it, the more I think we won't see any emphasis on the 50's theme in the Hurler area when the new coaster opens next season. More and more elements from the 50's theme continue to be removed, at this point making it seem like the park is gradually eschewing the theme altogether.
First, the two vintage Chevy Bel Airs were removed from the patio in front of Juke Box Diner last year.
At the beginning of the 2017 season, the area's doo wop soundtrack was turned off. Now the Hurler area just plays the same pop music that the rest of Candy Apple Grove has.
The painted road markings on the asphalt (which were looking awfully faded lately) were power-washed from the path this past week, removing any evidence that the walkway was ever supposed to look like a street.
Sometime within the last two weeks, all of the 50's themed props have been removed from Juke Box Diner. The television sets, radios, kitchenware, and the real antique jukebox have all been removed. I noticed the jukebox sitting unplugged in the kitchen today.
Rock Shop used to have some subtle stickers, signage, and other paraphernalia themed to the 50's, but it was renovated over the off-season and is now a generic, modern sportswear shop.
Were it not for Juke Box Diner's architecture and the few signs depicting images from the 50's scattered around the restaurant, the 50's theme would be completely obsolete. Even Rock Shop's giant electric guitar neck could conceivably represent any number of decades (including the present one), just as it did when it was part of Wayne's World.
At this point, I'd say the chances of the RMC and the area around it being themed to the 1950's are growing increasingly slim. Personally, I think this is a shame because the 50's is a fascinating decade in regards to American pop culture, with plenty of potential to capitalize on it to create an energetic themed area.
At this point, as Zachary pointed out to me, I'd be much less surprised to see the former Wayne's World area become one of those generic modern areas that Cedar Fair has been developing lately. While that design would be less ideal for a theme-centric person like myself, the crisp and shiny feel of those areas would probably lend itself well in tying Windseeker, Ricochet, and the new coaster into a nice "modern" area.
But perhaps even that is wishful thinking...
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
I will not mourn the loss of 1950's theming, I have never been a fan.
Personally I would not be surprised to see some kind of new theme to go with the coaster, probably not as extensive as Wayne's World but something.
Ordinarily I would would offer up my standard cost savings comments, but since CF seems to have made a bit of hay over this coaster, I think we might see a bit of something. What that will be, I have no idea.
I will not mourn the loss of 1950's theming, I have never been a fan.
Personally I would not be surprised to see some kind of new theme to go with the coaster, probably not as extensive as Wayne's World but something.
Ordinarily I would would offer up my standard cost savings comments, but since CF seems to have made a bit of hay over this coaster, I think we might see a bit of something. What that will be, I have no idea.
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
Hopefully it won't be themed to a bee.
Hopefully it won't be themed to a bee.
RE: Project 2018: RMC Hurler
I wouldn't be surprised if it tied better into Candy Apple Grove.
I wouldn't be surprised if it tied better into Candy Apple Grove.