Medusa42 Posted September 25, 2018 Report Share Posted September 25, 2018 (edited) http://www.orlandosentinel.com/business/tourism/os-bz-seaworld-new-rides-20180925-story.html Quote Drawings hint at another SeaWorld Orlando roller coaster? By Gabrielle Russon Contact Reporter Orlando Sentinel SEPTEMBER 25, 2018, 1:45 PM Plans for new rollercoasters throughout SeaWorld’s theme parks — including one that zooms 55 mph in Orlando — are circulating on social media and the blogosphere. SeaWorld spokesman Travis Claytor confirmed Tuesday the images are real and pulled from a company presentation, although he stressed nothing has been made final or approved yet. Claytor also referred back to the company’s goal of opening a new ride or event at each of its theme parks as part of a $150 million capital spending plan that interim CEO John Reilly previously announced earlier this year. For the Orlando theme park, a concept drawing showed a launch roller coaster that would open in “May 2020 TBD” and would be built in a location in the park that was not stated. The ride would feature “airtime and banked turns inversions TBD,” the drawing said. Images from: https://twitter.com/amusementleaks Edited March 17, 2019 by Medusa42 Updated topic title to reflect 5 coasters 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 It's great that they are continuing to add coasters to their parks so often. I'm a little surprised to see a 54" height requirement for BGW if they are calling the coaster type a family thrill coaster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted September 26, 2018 Report Share Posted September 26, 2018 They are adding a new attraction to every park, every year! It's what they should have been doing for the past few years... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted September 27, 2018 Report Share Posted September 27, 2018 surprised nothing from Sesame Place was leaked. The again: 2010-removed Rubber Ducky pond, new show, Around the Block retired {30th anniversary} 2011-Cloud Chaser, Neighborhood Street Party 2012-new show? (Let's Play Together) 2013-removed nets and climbs 2014-Cookie's Monterland (3 new rides and new nets and climbs, 2 rides rethemed), Elmo the Musical, 2 new shows during Spooktacular 2015-Neighborhood Street Party changed to celebrate park anniversary (new float added), Seasonal flats around Splash Castle {35th anniversary} 2016-New show? (Magic of Art) 2017-Nothing (might have just added Julia as a walk around character) 2018-Oscar's Wacky Taxi I'm predicting a Water Ride (behind Splash Castle or remove the slides in Elmo's World) as the last water ride was Count's Splash Castle in 2009. Not saying a water coaster, I don't think that's a good fit for the park (I think Sky Splash is good enough for that). Over Georgia put a flying scooters in DC Super Friends so I wonder if that is good fit for Sesame Place or not. It would probably be themed to Abby and put it so you can make more of a complete loop (like get dumped by Vapor Trail instead of on Sesame Neighborhood) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Six Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 Sesame Place isn’t supposed to be getting these big additions every year. They are the perfect park for the youngest of children, to families and to even thrill seekers (to some extent). Hopefully they expand their water ride selection though. They have a great group of slides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted September 28, 2018 Report Share Posted September 28, 2018 14 hours ago, Mr.Six said: Sesame Place isn’t supposed to be getting these big additions every year. They are the perfect park for the youngest of children, to families and to even thrill seekers (to some extent). Hopefully they expand their water ride selection though. They have a great group of slides. I know that, I would've expected another water ride before even thinking about getting a second coaster. And if the do a new show, i'd guess they'd replace Magic of Art instead of Let's Play Together because the play structure in the Paradise theater looks fairly permanent (might have to move it for Spooktacular and off season, but still). I feel Let's Play Together will stay as long as it gets people watching it, loving it, and the play structure's ware and tare (i.e. when it life is about over...). I feel a show with Julia would be nice in the neighborhood theater (I feel it being "her show" will mean a lot). Also, based off the track, they remove something before a huge investment year (I think 2017 might be the exception where they added Julia). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted January 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2019 Seaworld San Diego just announced Mako, a 153 ft. tall B&M Dive Machine for 2020. https://behindthethrills.com/2019/01/seaworld-san-diego-announces-new-coaster-and-plans-for-2020-and-beyond/?fbclid=IwAR2lGmb7kP02og4ao5fBrY1z3FU0gLc-2v-k7ZRqCz4pCuqXgZbeiNYotKE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 I wasn't expecting a major coaster like that to be added. Looks like a great addition, especially with the other dive machine coasters on the other side of the country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkellySkeletor Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 Looks to be a little short in height but compared to other dives, but considering how much they've been adding lately and in the future this knocks it out of the park. Great addition overall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 6, 2019 Report Share Posted January 6, 2019 It will be the biggest coaster in their park and a huge addition to that park. It would have been nice to have something bigger, but they have to jump through so many hoops to build anything there with the city, state, and Coastal Commission all having to sign off and the neighbors complaining about everything they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 11:04 AM, GAcoaster said: It will be the biggest coaster in their park and a huge addition to that park. It would have been nice to have something bigger, but they have to jump through so many hoops to build anything there with the city, state, and Coastal Commission all having to sign off and the neighbors complaining about everything they do. Especially after Blackfish tbh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 7, 2019 Report Share Posted January 7, 2019 SeaWorld has been making a really big rebound in the past year with attendance and revenue gains. They've hit on a good strategy of pricing and festivals that's bringing guests back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lemur Posted January 8, 2019 Report Share Posted January 8, 2019 15 hours ago, GAcoaster said: SeaWorld has been making a really big rebound in the past year with attendance and revenue gains. They've hit on a good strategy of pricing and festivals that's bringing guests back. That, and people have actual, real things to worry about so they aren't letting the captive orca issue sting their conscience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 (edited) BGWFans.com managed to get a copy of the site plans for the new 315 ft. tall Intamin LSM coaster coming to Busch Gardens Williamsburg in 2020. The link below has a full breakdown of the layout. https://bgwfans.com/2019/project-madrid-site-plans/ Edited February 9, 2019 by Medusa42 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pineracer Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 My only question is, why do you need that tall of a spike. It did't have to beat out Parc Astrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted February 9, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Pineracer said: My only question is, why do you need that tall of a spike. It did't have to beat out Parc Astrix Going 10 ft. higher than Kings Dominion gives them the tallest coaster in Virginia. The spike and tophat should be around 315 ft. tall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 And shooting up a spike that tall with that kind of speed is going to be a huge thrill factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted March 1, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Busch Gardens Tampa just announced that the RMC of Gwazi will be the tallest hybrid coaster in North America and the fastest & steepest hybrid coaster in the world. https://buschgardens.com/tampa/roller-coasters/2020/ Alan Schilke said at IAAPA that Zadra at Energylandia will take the tallest and fastest records from Steel Vengeance while sharing the steepest record. So this coaster will be taller than Steel Vengeance, but shorter than Zadra. Edited March 1, 2019 by Medusa42 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted March 5, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2019 Land clearing has started at Seaworld San Antonio for the 2020 GCI coaster. Pictures posted by Justin Kline on the Texas Thrill Seekers facebook group. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2585189118161096&set=pcb.1982851418508752&type=3&theater Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted March 11, 2019 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2019 BGT: This FAA filing shows that the RMC of Gwazi will be 210 ft. tall. https://oeaaa.faa.gov/oeaaa/external/searchAction.jsp?action=displayOECase&oeCaseID=399051424&row=0 SWSA: More photos of the land clearing for the 2020 coaster. https://www.facebook.com/groups/TexasThrillSeekers/permalink/1993750020752225/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted May 2, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 The plans have leaked for the new coaster at Seaworld Orlando. It appears to be a Premier Rides launch coaster, which makes sense because Universal is rumored to be working with Intamin again on the new Jurassic World coaster. https://www.thecoasterkings.com/plans-reveal-new-details-about-seaworld-orlandos-2020-attraction/ So 5 new coasters at 5 parks by 5 different manufacturers for 2020. SWO: Premier Rides SWSD: B&M SWSA: GCI BGT: RMC BGW: Intamin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 If someone would have said 10 - 12 years ago Sea World would become the best park in Orlando for coasters, I would have thought there was no way that would happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medusa42 Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Busch Gardens Tampa is pretty much getting a completely new coaster. They didn’t keep much of Gwazi. Picture taken by reddit user Flyingdrums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Wow! I don't think that can even be called a redo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Kaiser Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 Was it really worth saving at that point? It has to put so much extra overhead and restrictions on the design and engineering to work with existing structures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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