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Theme Parks & Roller Coasters |OT| The Happiest Place on GAF
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Gunstarheroes
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Man if most of that concept art is physical sets, i am so fucking ready!
The Outsider
Member
It is. I was at the park last weekend, and while the Skull Island area is closed off by fences, you can clearly see over them. I was shocked at how much was constructed. I'll be there again on Sunday, I'll try to remember to snap some photos.
The Xtortionist
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Rumors are saying the ride will have plenty of physical sets, and a Kong AA. The centerpiece of the ride is reported to be a giant 360-degree 3D screen section, though the lead up to it is is likely to be mostly physical (bug/bat AAs are rumored, as well). Sounds good! IoA could definitely use some love.
The Xtortionist
Member
Excuse me sir, can you please step off the ride for a few minutes
What type of ride is it? those outdoor tracks is making me think it's one of those jeep rides ala Indiana Jones at DLR
The Xtortionist
Member
Its basically a dark ride with trackless (automated) Killamanjaro Safaris vehicles. Inside the show building will be physical sets, AAs, and 3D screens.
I'm liking that exterior so far
Leeroy3101
Banned
I'll be traveling to Six Flags Over Texas for opening this weekend if all goes as planned!
Excited to try New Texas Giant, but everything else looks a bit meh on the coaster offerings. Definitely home to some unique rides, but nothing besides NTG that will crack my top 10.
Excited to try New Texas Giant, but everything else looks a bit meh on the coaster offerings. Definitely home to some unique rides, but nothing besides NTG that will crack my top 10.
andthebeatgoeson
Junior Member
Bought season passes last year and this year to Six Flags Over Georgia. Hopefully, I'll use it more than twice.
Jailer of Hope
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Rivers of Lights at Animal Kingdom to debut April 22.
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-to-debut-april-22-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/
Gonna head to Orlando May 1st for a week so I'll definitely check it out!
https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/b...-to-debut-april-22-at-disneys-animal-kingdom/
Gonna head to Orlando May 1st for a week so I'll definitely check it out!
Lionel Mandrake
Member
The last time I went to SFOG the season passes were the same price as the day passes. I couldn't wrap my head around it. We ended up getting season passes and never using them, but whatever-- same price. I don't know if it was a crazy deal they were running or what, the ticket lady seemed confused as to why I was confused.
Goldrusher
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VR-coasters for 9 Six Flags parks!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67boKqqAShU
http://www.sixflags.com/virtualrealitycoasters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67boKqqAShU
On the six New Revolution Virtual Reality Coasters, riders are transported to a futuristic battle to save planet earth from an alien invasion. Riders are the co-pilots in their own fighter jets as they strap in for air-to-air combat. Taking in the view around them, riders will see other aircraft in an underground secret bunker. As the aircraft moves to a landing pad, it begins to launch its thruster engines, lifting the craft straight up through the roof. During the ascent, riders can test fire their weapons using the world’s first-ever interactive gameplay technology on a roller coaster. As riders clear the roof, they realize they are on top of a skyscraper and about to launch off the edge of the building diving straight down on the first drop of the ride. The aircraft races through the city until reaching the edge of the skyline where riders see the mother ship hovering above. The mother ship is heavily protected by drones and the mission is to get past the drones, fire on the mother ship and destroy it.
This elite fighter squadron experience will make its debut on the following six roller coasters:
 Shock Wave at Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington
 Dare Devil Dive at Six Flags Over Georgia outside of Atlanta
 The New Revolution at Six Flags Magic Mountain near Los Angeles
 Ninja at Six Flags St. Louis in Eureka
 Steamin’ Demon at The Great Escape in Lake George, New York
 Goliath at La Ronde in Montreal
On Six Flags’ three new SUPERMAN Virtual Reality Coasters, once riders take their seats and fasten the headsets, they will be fully immersed in the 360-degree comic-book world of Metropolis. Guests will be taken on a leisurely (or so they think) tour of the city of Metropolis, courtesy of Lex Corp Sky Tours. Just after departing the station riders encounter Lex Luthor who uses an anti-gravity gun along with his army of Lex Bots to create chaos throughout the city with cars, taxis and buses floating in mid-air around the rider’s vehicle. As the Lexbots continue shooting at the vehicle, SUPERMAN uses heat vison to destroy the anti-gravity gun, causing all objects to suddenly fall, including the train as it takes the first giant drop of the roller coaster. Riders then soar alongside SUPERMAN as he battles the evil Lexbots
through hairpin twists and turns, loops, dips and dives before ultimately defeating Lex and the Lexbots, and returning safely back into the station. This amazing adventure will debut on these Superman-branded coasters:
 SUPERMAN Krypton Coaster at Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio
 SUPERMAN The Ride at Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts
 SUPERMAN Ride of Steel at Six Flags America in Upper Marlboro, Maryland.
http://www.sixflags.com/virtualrealitycoasters
Exterminieren
Banned
Eh, it's a bit of a gimmick, but VR could bring something to bog-standard rollercoasters I suppose.
Alton Towers are outfitting Air with VR helmets this year, so I'll pop down at some point and give it a shot there.
Alton Towers are outfitting Air with VR helmets this year, so I'll pop down at some point and give it a shot there.
bucknuticus
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Cant wait until the VR units are broke after 4 days
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
I suppose the VR experiences are modelled after the coaster designs so it could be a really fun experience if they work 1:1 with the layout of the coaster track. But instead of seeing a barren floor, the sky and the parking lot near you if the coaster is badly themed, you see a space war or something. Could be cool and at least you are in a real coaster.
Not like those motion simulators that try to emulate sci fi or fantasy coasters *shudders*
Also, those seems like Samsung VRs.
Not like those motion simulators that try to emulate sci fi or fantasy coasters *shudders*
Also, those seems like Samsung VRs.
Leeroy3101
Banned
Here's a fantastic documentary on Arrow Dynamics.
Your first looping roller coaster most likely was an Arrow, or maybe a Schwarzkopf depending on location/age, but this documentary shows a rich history.
They're also the pioneers behind X at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Luckily I got to converse with Ron Toomer through email.
Here's the link to the documentary. Definitely check it out!
http://www.legacyofarrow.com/index.html
Your first looping roller coaster most likely was an Arrow, or maybe a Schwarzkopf depending on location/age, but this documentary shows a rich history.
They're also the pioneers behind X at Six Flags Magic Mountain. Luckily I got to converse with Ron Toomer through email.
Here's the link to the documentary. Definitely check it out!
http://www.legacyofarrow.com/index.html
Goldrusher
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Awesome helicopter footage of FerrariLand's new coaster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOItBx8xEao
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOItBx8xEao
SpacePirate Ridley
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Awesome helicopter footage of FerrariLand's new coaster:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOItBx8xEao
As its in my country maybe I visit it someday, but I still think the idea a Ferrari theme park is pretty stupid and only for the rich. Doesn't it have like 3 real rides?
MikeHattsu
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Anybody been to Lotte World here? Any tips?
spatenfloot
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http://m.neogaf.com/showthread.php?t=1194045
This was posted in gaming about Nintendo land Universal.
This was posted in gaming about Nintendo land Universal.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Only Japan? Lets hope Orlando is next, it seem to be like the first place they satrt when iwata give the announcment.
EDIT: Made a post abou it, looking for the sizes and what could contain:
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=197632635&postcount=154
The Xtortionist
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Correct me if I'm wrong, but there wasn't anything posted that indicates it's coming first to Japan. It seems the point of the article is to let everyone know it will be open there for the Olympics.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Yeah, and rading more about it is not oficially unveiled by Universal either.
Maybe both are done at the same time, or we even can get the one in orlando in 2019.
Really hope htey unveil concept arts soon and a real date.
Razgriz-Specter
Member
For Georgia shoulda put that VR on something that needs/could seriously use it,
probably not Ninja as the headset would either be flung off or bashed to pieces after a single ride.
Mindbender or Scorcher maybe, those would be great?
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Ive always had my normal glasses on all coaster I have been, and they never had flung off. Its pretty hard becuase the inertia usually glues them to your face. Probably the VR glasses are more secure.
Now, maybe you are right about bashed to pieces if the coaster is harsh and gives you bumps in your head (never been to that coaster).
Razgriz-Specter
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Yeah Its more a joke about that particular coaster, its basically head banging from start to finish.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
Its a vekoma? lol
Razgriz-Specter
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Yeah, its probably the worst coaster I have ridden.
Though I still give it a ride per visit since its completely empty even on busy days.
SpacePirate Ridley
Member
I dont know whats with vekomas, but the turn into bumping head rides after a while.
Although I really like the giant inverted boomerang the got in spain, from what ive read other opinions, is probably their best ride, and it doesnt have much bumping still even after so many years.
Leeroy3101
Banned
Here's a shot from yesterday I took with my D3300
Got into the park late, and the lines were ridiculous. Leaving in a few minutes to get there early, and await the massive stampede to New Texas Giant.
Today should be fun!
Got into the park late, and the lines were ridiculous. Leaving in a few minutes to get there early, and await the massive stampede to New Texas Giant.
Today should be fun!
aparisi2274
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The Xtortionist
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Leeroy3101
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Six Flags Over Texas needs a good B&M floorless coaster. They lack a good modern multi-looper, and a full circuit launch coaster.
I also wish every park ran as efficient as a Cedar Fair park, too.
I also wish every park ran as efficient as a Cedar Fair park, too.
Here's two more from today; there's more but I like these the best.
I got here at 9am this morning for the closer coaster in the background. Well worth waking up a little early on a vacation for.
I want to be that guy when I'm his age; always youthful at heart.
Universal's planning on putting in a year-round Walking Dead maze. Spiritual successor to Universal House of Horrors, I suppose.
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/03/video-the-walking-dead-walkthrough-attraction-coming-permanently-to-universal-studios/
http://www.insidethemagic.net/2016/03/video-the-walking-dead-walkthrough-attraction-coming-permanently-to-universal-studios/
http://www.wdwthemeparks.com/rumors/2015/04/27/guardians-of-the-galaxy-overhaul-coming-to-tower-of-terror
Oh Christ please let them not touch the Tower of Terror in Orlando. What the hell is this.
Oh Christ please let them not touch the Tower of Terror in Orlando. What the hell is this.
BUNTING1243
Banned
gross grossgrossgrossgross gggrroooossssssssssssssss
The Outsider
Member
I was ready to riot before I clicked the link, but I expected far worse. Tower of Terror is classic though, there's really no reason to overhaul it like this.
Demoncarnotaur
Member
For those interested, Creature Technology Company who is doing Kong just did AA's for Jurassic World the Exhibition. Judging by their Indominus Rex, Kong is gonna be great.
Also, this may eventually find its home in the parks.
Nah fuck that.
Leeroy3101
Banned
Ugh, please no at that ToT rumor!
Let's stop farming out IPs, and come up with new original content.
Let's stop farming out IPs, and come up with new original content.
Exterminieren
Banned
Oh, FUCK no.
Florida TOT is a flawless gem. A sympathetic retheme would be dodgy enough ground- haphazardly slapping on a completely unconnected IP would be sacrilege.
If they're looking to retheme a big Hollywood Studios ride with an outdated theme that utilises music heavily, I might point them across the road to Rock and Roller Coaster.
The Xtortionist
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This may be the dumbest thing to potentially ever happen to a theme park. From what I've read on Twitter, the rumor seems to have some legitimacy? At least for DCA, it seems. What a boneheaded move.
The Kong AA is going to be terrifying, good god.
Exactly, Rock n Roller Coaster already doesn't really fit the 30s-40s theming so GoTG wouldn't be too much of a leap. Plus they could pump in the soundtrack through those speakers, put in some projections or setpieces you fly past and it'd be a good overhaul. I doubt many people would really miss Aerosmith.
I have NO idea how they could reconcile a GoTG ride inside of a 1930s hotel.
The Xtortionist
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