To keep expectations in check here, a majority of the theming will be trees and not rockwork or buildings.
That’s right in my expectations. I said they were shooting for a similar level as Big Thunder, not exactly copying it. The show scenes described are proof enough of that.To keep expectations in check here, a majority of the theming will be trees and not rockwork or buildings.
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I think the final launch will be at around 40-45mph. However, the close proximity of trees and theming elements such as rockwork will make it seem like you are going a lot faster.
That’s right in my expectations. I said they were shooting for a similar level as Big Thunder, not exactly copying it. The show scenes described are proof enough of that.
There will be rock work. I think Joe was just saying we shouldn't expect the whole thing to be covered in it.No Rock Work = Not Themed Enough.
Its a forest not a mountain right?There will be rock work. I think Joe was just saying we shouldn't expect the whole thing to be covered in it.
Welllll....Its a forest not a mountain right?
Hopefully open by this time next year. Softs by late May... At least, they hope.
As long as possible before swge, or slightly before?Heads will be rolling if not. They desperately want this open as long as possible before SWGE.
As long as possible before swge, or slightly before?
I'd wager a guess they want to compete head to head with Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway's opening. (Star Wars is already shooting itself in the foot waiting till the very last days of the year to open.)As long as possible before swge, or slightly before?
I'm expecting animatronic waterfalls and AA rocks too!If they want to compete with what Disney is about to open, they better be on their AAA game. Don't market it as the "most thematic" coaster ever..or whatever and then under deliver. I'm expecting rocks, trees, waterfalls, AA's, the whole 9 yards. go big or go home.
That’s the kind of thing that would’ve been amazing under Dragon Challenge.
Phantasialand has the issue of having very strict height and sound limits, which they use to their advantage. Not being able to build rides very tall allows them to improve the rides by doing very heavy theming, which would be much harder with bigger rides.Phantasialand, as a whole, is one of the best theme parks in the world from what I've seen. The coasters are great (they're also getting the first launched flying coaster next year, named F.L.Y), the theming is outstanding, and is just amazing. Plus, everything is super compact and close to each other (the park is smaller than USF).
Phantasialand has the issue of having very strict height and sound limits, which they use to their advantage. Not being able to build rides very tall allows them to improve the rides by doing very heavy theming, which would be much harder with bigger rides.
If they want to compete with what Disney is about to open, they better be on their AAA game. Don't market it as the "most thematic" coaster ever..or whatever and then under deliver. I'm expecting rocks, trees, waterfalls, AA's, the whole 9 yards. go big or go home.