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[Rideguy70]

And I actually should clarify my own statement... I actually don't think SFMM management explicitly said it was going to be a flat ride.... they were just very insistent that it wasn't a coaster.

Maybe it's going to be a new type of coaster, and that's how they're getting around that?

I also am inclined to agree with what I think Southerncoasterer said many pages ago (apologies if it was someone else who said it)... that this ride will be big, but a REALLY big ride will come by 2027/28.

 

[ethanuniversal]

Even if this were to be a clone of Quantum Accelerator; I think we're forgetting the absolute size and scale of the hillside that has been present; and how that directly contradicts where exactly Quantum Accelerator is being placed at (which if I recall; is mostly flat space).
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Even with Quantum Accelerator's footprint being on-par; let's not forget the terrain differences that comes down to the two locations. Alongside that--it'd boil down to a similar element that I could've sworn prevented SFMM initially when they considered the Dive Coaster. As SeaWorld San Diego and Knotts would already have dive coasters dominating the so-cal region as it stood.

Even with the only straddle coaster in California being in San Diego; I still think people need to consider if that'd be a reasonable call for SFMM to make. Alongside that, if this was meant to be a "big" addition that'd require the terraforming/grading of the hillside; then they'd use it for an attraction that'd stand out with this large of a footprint.

It didn't seem like a family coaster from the rumors I was informed--and that I can absolutely be wrong; but I don't think they'd shift gears as quick as they would think of

The footprint will be much larger as markers are by full throttle and the now paved over Park area

 

[BillM]

We are not getting any big coasters.

 

[coaster31]

We are not getting any big coasters.

You are very consistent lol

 

[chris.g]

Bill’s a certified jinxer at this point. Whatever he says, the opposite quite literally goes.

 

[AlexanderMBush]

We are not getting any big coasters.

Bill’s a certified jinxer at this point. Whatever he says, the opposite quite literally goes.

Well then, quick Bill; say there won’t be a USH Entertainment overhaul for the park and CityWalk!!

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Also if it helps, those on ParkFans brought up that the Golden Bear project is right now doing a geotechnical study.

 

[Ron101]

How about the park not build these small/medium scale rides for a few years and save for something big!

 

[Rideguy70]

They've already taken a few years off as it is... last new ride was Wonder Woman from 2 years ago. And the last before that was WCR is 2020. Generally, they like to have at least something new to promote for the upcoming season.

Honestly, I would be totally fine (dare I say I would welcome) a flat ride package. The park needs them desperately, and compared to the cost of a coaster, is relatively cheap. However, I just don't think the old Golden Bear Theater is the best location for them. Such a large space is better used by a coaster, even I'd have to agree there.

Locations for flat rides should be more spread out around the park. The old Swiss Twist/Bayern Kurve/Pistashio Park area could hold a NebulaZ, and the lower dragon station (which has been vacant since the 80s) by Jet Stream could hold a tea-cup style ride or a Tilt-a-Whirl. And I think if they got creative, they could fit in a Booster ride at the top of Samurai Summit. There's also a plot of land where the old Bungee ride is by the Aftermath Fright Fest maze that is a blank slate. Just to brainstorm a few ideas off the top of my head.

 

[coaster31]

So do we think this gets announced tomorrow or sometime this month?