Attraction SBNO Wild Surge

[Python_Survivor]

For the curious:
- SkyRide: The cables that operate the system are largely being reinstalled and re-manuvered into position.
- Wild Surge: This ride literally burned itself down, and BGT is trying to rebuild it with a different company. I've seen pictures; not pretty.
- Falcon's Fury: Something with "the new PLC" has been messing with the braking system. Maintenance says that if Intamin let them put back the "old PLC", this wouldn't be a problem, but Intamin wants to fix it themselves and doesn't want the park doing so.

Also, I've heard some quiet mumbling that Serpent, Busch Fliers, Desert Runners, and Hippos of the Nile in Sesame Street Safari of Fun may all end up going to the Virginia park. Additionally, Kiddie Train will be moved from Pantopia over into the Sesame Street land here, replacing Hippos of the Nile.

 

[Zachary]

Wild Surge: This ride literally burned itself down, and BGT is trying to rebuild it with a different company

That SEAS/Moser relationship ain't doing so hot, huh?

Also, I've heard some quiet mumbling that Serpent, Busch Fliers, Desert Runners, and Hippos of the Nile in Sesame Street Safari of Fun may all end up going to the Virginia park.

Sand Serpent would obviously be the big story here, but all of those other rumored ride shipments make sense too. They'd all make excellent parts donors for some of Williamsburg's aging collection of kiddie attractions.

 

[Python_Survivor]

That SEAS/Moser relationship ain't doing so hot, huh?

I mean, that might be an understatement. I've heard it's burned down completely

 

[Coasternerd]

I mean, that might be an understatement. I've heard it's burned down completely

Well in that case… it’s a very hot relationship with moser. Seeing as the ride literally burned down.

 

[CoasterFan2735]

Well in that case… it’s a very hot relationship with moser. Seeing as the ride literally burned down.

When did that happen? I don’t think I’ve ever seen this ride running in the 3 times I’ve been to BGT since 2018.

 

[Seaworld History]

For the curious:
- SkyRide: The cables that operate the system are largely being reinstalled and re-manuvered into position.
- Wild Surge: This ride literally burned itself down, and BGT is trying to rebuild it with a different company. I've seen pictures; not pretty.
- Falcon's Fury: Something with "the new PLC" has been messing with the braking system. Maintenance says that if Intamin let them put back the "old PLC", this wouldn't be a problem, but Intamin wants to fix it themselves and doesn't want the park doing so.

Also, I've heard some quiet mumbling that Serpent, Busch Fliers, Desert Runners, and Hippos of the Nile in Sesame Street Safari of Fun may all end up going to the Virginia park. Additionally, Kiddie Train will be moved from Pantopia over into the Sesame Street land here, replacing Hippos of the Nile

Updated the Jungala Wikipedia entry, but yeah wild surge is messed up.
I was aware of ride removals but not all of those. I don't see Busch Fliers leaving but going to bird gardens instead, in the area behind the coke theater

 

[CoasterFan2735]

For the curious:
- SkyRide: The cables that operate the system are largely being reinstalled and re-manuvered into position.
- Wild Surge: This ride literally burned itself down, and BGT is trying to rebuild it with a different company. I've seen pictures; not pretty.
- Falcon's Fury: Something with "the new PLC" has been messing with the braking system. Maintenance says that if Intamin let them put back the "old PLC", this wouldn't be a problem, but Intamin wants to fix it themselves and doesn't want the park doing so.

Also, I've heard some quiet mumbling that Serpent, Busch Fliers, Desert Runners, and Hippos of the Nile in Sesame Street Safari of Fun may all end up going to the Virginia park. Additionally, Kiddie Train will be moved from Pantopia over into the Sesame Street land here, replacing Hippos of the Nile.

Is there any chance we could see the pictures of Wild Surge that you are speaking of? I cannot find any news article about a fire at BGT, much less at Wild Surge. I’d be very interested to know more about this and what the plans are for Jungala and Pantopia…

 

[Python_Survivor]

Is there any chance we could see the pictures of Wild Surge that you are speaking of? I cannot find any news article about a fire at BGT, much less at Wild Surge. I’d be very interested to know more about this and what the plans are for Jungala and Pantopia…

I do not have the photos myself, I was shown them second hand from someone else. it's got that streaky, black, tarred look to it after a structure burns down

 

[Seaworld History]

I do not have the photos myself, I was shown them second hand from someone else. it's got that streaky, black, tarred look to it after a structure burns down

I’ll ask someone to take a look at it

 

[Python_Survivor]

I’ll ask someone to take a look at it

perfect.

 

[Seaworld History]

perfect.

They confirmed it did have a small fire

 

[Python_Survivor]

They confirmed it did have a small fire

Yea, "burned down" was a bit of a stretch, but it did suffer some fire damage. Good to know.

 

[Seaworld History]

There’s no mention of it on the website or app anymore

 

[Python_Survivor]

There’s no mention of it on the website or app anymore

Heh it's even removed from the "Temporary closures" page where it was this morning.

 

[Seaworld History]

It has been confirmed by the park that the ride will not be reopening…. I wonder why….

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