Felipe
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A new coaster is the best thing that SeaWorld can bring to the table right now. REALLY excited for this! :happy:
Teebin, is the Universal coaster for next year still happening? Definitely looking forward to next year, new coasters in SWO and BGT and Kong in IOA and maybe a coaster in US.
So, it's a hyper and not a Giga. But it appears that it will be a B&M so my sources were half right.
I am really surprised that they are going with a hyper right next to Kracken. Kraken itself is a pretty big coaster.
HeheIf one can learn of one thing, then one may learn of many things! I just found out that this new coaster was originally slated for 2018 but was fast-tracked due to current circumstances.
It was only by chance encounter that I learned that it was a coaster. The what and when is way out of my scope of knowledge right now, until perhaps a day when it isn't.
I'm thinking they may save some $$$ on trademarking and go with Great White....since they already have a coaster with that name in TX. Just my 2cents. I could see perhaps another type of shark theme as well since current sources claim the station to be between Shark Encounter and Nautilus Theater. I'm excited for this. Finally some sort of confirmation other than rumors that have been going around since I started going to this park in '07. It will be great to have a hyper in FL period...regardless what park it's at. I would have preferred a giga, but I'll take it (BGT will probably get that). Since I already have annual passes at SW (& BGT) this makes it even better for me. Come on 2016!
Now I'm curious what Sea Worlds plan will be after this ride...
It should be to do something akin to Animal Kingdom. AK is a theme park with animals, while SW is an aquarium with rides.
We discussed this on our podcast (I believe Ep 31) where it's time to move on from all the backlash and controversy that is Blackfish and focus on bringing people into the park. Forget about trying to "clear your name". No matter how hard they try, there will always be detractors. Poor comparison but best way to put it. When the Heat signed Lebron James, he was the most hated man in the sports world. When he won his 1st championship, the hatred faded. Even moreso by trophy #2.
Focus on the park. Focus on making attractions that people will want to come to visit.
I don't understand, they have the sucessful business model in their own company (BGT and BGW)...World class coasters and animal habitats...
Like I said, they are relying too heavily on their shows..when those go under fire (like they have been), the problems start..hopefully Sea World will wisen up
Well BGW isn't exactly on the up & up these days...
though for the love of pete they better tease and market this thing and not pull the Busch Gardens Williamsburg method of "Let's not talk about it till a week before the park opens".
Offcial Article:
http://orlandounited.com/2015/04/seaworld-orlando-announces-new-coaster-coming-in-2016/
based on verbiage - It's Shark-themed.
Well BGW isn't exactly on the up & up these days...