jdc12192 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 (edited) Tonight,at 9:30(EST) Holiday World will be announcing,and streaming their announcement for the new addition for 2015. For the past 66 days, they have had an online campaign, '66 Days At Sea' , in which they dropped hints daily along with some Blog Posts. You can also video the construction cam here. Paula, the one who has been writing the post for 66 days said once everything is announced, she is going to break down each post and explain how they relate to the ride. Some notes that have been brought up from the campaign and blog posts: -It will be 'The first of its kind' -VP said it will Include 'Lots of steel' -Cost of 22million -Comments such as 'Upside down' and 'When you find out you're going to flip' were made. Most guesses from the rumor mill are that it will be a B&M. Possible Flyer,winged, winged flyer, launched coaster. Any guesses before it is announced? Edited July 24, 2014 by jdc12192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 My guess would be an Intamin coaster along the lines of Maverick at Cedar Point. Holiday World probably cut some sort of deal with Intaimin after Pilgrim's Plunge proved to be less than a stellar performer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 It is exactly 7:50PM, about 40 minutes from the big announcement from Holiday World on their new 2015 attraction. I AM PUMPED! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 ^Merged your post to this topic. Before starting a new topic just search to see if there is already a topic on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdc12192 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) Just announced- "Thunderbird" B&M launched wing coaster! DESCRIPTION:Thunderbird is the nation’s first launched wing coaster. It is Holiday World’s first majorsteel roller coaster, with a 0-60mph launch in 3.5 seconds, followed by multiple inversions – including a14-story Immelmann loop, Zero-g roll, barrel roll, and loop. Continuing Holiday World’s tradition of sending roller coasters through thickly wooded and hilly terrain, Thunderbird at first soars and loops high in the air and then hugs the ground, surprising riders with rapid-fire “near misses” such as keyholes, themed elements, other rides, trees, and even the ground.TRACK LENGTH: 3,035 feetRIDE HEIGHT: 140 feet at Immelmann loop’s peakRIDE ELEMENTS:From start to finish:Launch, using LSM technologyImmelmann loopLoopHorseshoeElevated SpiralZero-G rollS curve2 “headchopper” keyholesCarousel360 in-line twist (barrel roll)2 Crossovers with The VoyageSPEED: Thunderbird’s top speed is 60 miles per hourRIDE TIME: 1 minute, 18 seconds (station to station)RIDE VIDEO: http://HolidayWorld2015.comTRAINS: Two trains, each with five four-person coachesCAPACITY: 1,140 Guests per hourHEIGHT LIMIT: Riders must be at least 52 inches tallINVESTMENT: $22 millionRIDE DESIGNER: Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M), SwitzerlandLEGEND: In 1620, as the Mayflower neared the end of its 66 days at sea, a mighty storm nearly capsizedthe ship, taking it hundreds of miles off course. As passengers and crew feared all was lost, an immense bird appeared in the sky. The thunderbird, whose wings created the thunder and eyes flashed the lightning of the powerful storm, rescued the ship by launching it through the sky to the New World. Edited July 25, 2014 by jdc12192 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DANofNJ Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Holiday World should have went with Intamin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 (edited) This ride looks awesome!!! Edited July 25, 2014 by Coasterharrison'98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGadv123 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Looks like a pretty cool ride. Good to see them finally get a big steel coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I'm very surprised to see a large steel coaster like this being added since I thought if they ever got a steel coaster (not counting Howler), it would be something tamer like a wild mouse or a spinner. It looks great and it's nice to see B&M finally have a launch coaster with a launch they created. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC98 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 I like seeing that B&M was willing to try something new with the launch. The ride looks pretty cool with a mix of inversions and other stuff too. I just hope they run all the trains on it all the time with the trains being only 5 cars long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Nice looking ride, especially the themeing. I am not wild about the name though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 The name is a bit generic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Interesting it only has 5 car trains for 20 riders per cycle. I wonder if that is a weight thing for the launch or just HW cutting costs with a short train? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Holiday World should have went with Intamin. Sarcasm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Interesting it only has 5 car trains for 20 riders per cycle. I wonder if that is a weight thing for the launch or just HW cutting costs with a short train? Holiday World probably did it for the long run, considering the crowds don't get crazy until the weekends the line will slim down in a couple of years time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Sarcasm? Yeah Intamin usually costs more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 (edited) There is also the reliability issues, both downtime and rides needing modifications (Shoot The Rapids, Maverick, the impulse coasters etc.) I know enthusiasts like Intamin and they do make some great coasters but if I owned a park and was looking to add a major coaster, I'd go with B&M over Intamin every time since you know you aren't going to have many problems compared to Intamin. It looks like parks are agreeing with that at least in the US, the only Intamin coaster added in the US since 2012 is Skyrush. B&M has built Banshee, GateKeeper, X-Flight, Wild Eagle and now Thunderbird in that same time. Edited July 26, 2014 by Yoshi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 (edited) There is also the reliability issues, both downtime and rides needing modifications (Shoot The Rapids, Maverick, the impulse coasters etc.) I know enthusiasts like Intamin and they do make some great coasters but if I owned a park and was looking to add a major coaster, I'd go with B&M over Intamin every time since you know you aren't going to have many problems compared to Intamin. It looks like parks are agreeing with that at least in the US, the only Intamin coaster added in the US since 2012 is Skyrush. B&M has built Banshee, GateKeeper, X-Flight, Wild Eagle and now Thunderbird in that same time. That is also true. I'm really wondering if B&M is going to tackle the launch system themselves because they have stated that they don't like to manufacture launch coasters because of the unreliable issues above. Along with their only launch coaster having the launch installed by a different company. Edited July 27, 2014 by Coasterharrison'98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC98 Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 ^ I remember seeing another more recent interview (on TPR I think) which said they would do a launch if a park asked for one. B&M seems to be doing more different stuff between the giga, new style invert, and now a launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Looks like a cool ride and B&M makes the best coasters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 This just in!!! Thunder Bird's track has all been installed (all 77 pieces) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK456 Posted December 3, 2014 Report Share Posted December 3, 2014 ^Yup. And the employees signed the last piece too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterharrison'98 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 Man, Holiday World's construction team works hard... I'd like to see that in the Six Flags chain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KK456 Posted December 5, 2014 Report Share Posted December 5, 2014 ^Wicked Cyclone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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