I would like to see it happen but I think budget wise it's not in the cards. The only way this is going into BGT is if it were connected to the never gonna happen resort hotel.
I'm in complete agreement with you. When I heard the initial rumblings for Cheetaka(Cheetah Hunt), I was so hoping for an inversion-free coaster for once. Instead, they just had to throw one in there and use OTS restriaints(which I hate).Thinking about it... I also don't think a PolerCoaster will be going to BGT.
1) Call me crazy, but I don't see how a ride like this can possibly fit BGT's criteria of rides. This type of ride seems more fit for an I-Drive installation (maybe that "Skyscraper" trademark filed a week or so ago).
2) I do not think BGT would be willing to spend that much money on a ride.
I'm more concerned with the fact that it has inversions... I love inversions but BGT has enough of them. I'd rather have a B&M/Intamin Giga or an Intamin Plug n' Play than this. I'm not bringing down the Polercoaster concept (in fact I think it's a pretty neat idea); I just don't like the idea of it coming to BGT (if it has inversions). I think if it comes as an I-Drive installation, I'll be more than satisfied. It will also add neatly to the skyline.
I'd rather they spent $40 million on building the biggest and best B&M hyper/giga coaster.
General Park News - (12/4/13) A few bits of BGT gossip have come my way this week. It seems the park is running a special promotion for passholders at the moment, offering them free coffee in the park just by showing off your pass, though I’m not sure how long it will remain in effect.
The latest buzz on the new live show coming to take over the former 4D theater is that it may host some kind of live action bird show.
Tidal Wave… while the ride has been closed for some maintenance issues as of late, the scheduled long term closure (October to December) is said to be primarily a budget issue, as the ride isn’t popular anyway in the colder months of the year. However I have heard from one person claiming that it was seen up and running for guests lately. This may have been a last second swap-out with Congo River Rapids, which had some unexpected downtime issues as well lately that needed need to be fixed.
Madagascar Live is now running a Christmas version of the show, but alas… only on Saturdays and Sundays. The show is open however on Christmas Town nights and is expected to be open daily the week after Christmas.
Finally… a warning. Guests riding Kumba may notice some clearing of trees out by the employee parking lot. It’s not for a new ride or attraction, but rather for a needed expansion of the employee parking lot.
From Screamscape:
Probably doesn't mean anything at all, but could the employee lot expansion by Kumba be connected with a possible 2015 coaster taking over Gwazi's space and some of the parking behind Nairobi to allow room for an out-and-back layout? I'm not an expert in parking at BGT, but is the parking in the center of the park considered employee parking too (I'm talking about behind Nairobi around that backstage building)?
I don't think it has much if any involvement with this coaster project, but I'm just throwing it out there!
I highly doubt it has anything to do with the new ride, parking is just very limited back there since that is where the majority of employees try to find a spot. The small parking lot behind that green building is zoo parking, the long strip leading up to Desert Grill is all considered employee parking, and it's usually hard to even find a spot there. Usually it isn't too hard to get a spot there, but during Summer Nights the top level of the two story parking garage and the adjacent lot behind Stanleyville close at 6 for the fireworks, so during that time, parking is difficult, and a lot behind the handicap parking lot opens for employees. During this time many people actually park in the grass along the service road since a spot close by is hard to come by. Hope I explained it well enough.
I still think they could add a coaster behind Jungala on the reservoir there. Or just scrap Rhino Rally (Please). Either way, they need a hypercoaster/giga or a new water ride. IMO.
I love Splash battles! The one at Dollywood was epic, and Busch needs one! Anyway, yes, they need an airtime coaster. No question about that.Busch already has three water rides. Maybe a Splash Battle would be a great addition or even a big refurbishment of the log flume (theming), but I think they are okay with water rides at the moment. IMO the next thing they need is a hyper/giga (Florida doesn't have a B&M/Intamin airtime coaster yet).
And PLEASE get rid of Rhino Rally. That is wasted real estate that could be used for a new themed area with an Intamin Plug n' Play, splash battle, animal exhibits, and a dark ride.
I usually just browse these forums and never post, but I just felt I should this time around. So the big Rumor is clearly a coaster addition for 2015, but I think 2016 might be the year. I see Gwazis demo easily coming this year, as well as RhinoRally. Two big areas to be stripped soon enough if all rumors prove true. I'm in favor for a B&M Hyper or Intamin Giga, maybe from Jungala to retention area, or Jungala to the Serengeti Plains as someone said before. A Giga in Gwazis area or RhinoRally. With that aside, I honestly would love for Busch to build a MackRides YoungStar or custom layout for 2015 along with a Splash battle and flat. I think The coaster would work best in Jungala or Rhino Rallys footprint. I'd say if RhinoRallys demise is really happening then I say that plot of land will better suit the Mack Rides Custom coaster along with a flat ride, (ScreamingSwing or MaxAir Type, before you go saying "BuschGardens would never do a flat ride, it isn't a Cedar Fair or Six Flags park", while true, people did at one point say Busch would never build a DropTower, and now look, the company has two of them now. I would honestly also love a splash battle in RhinoRallys area too Or a splash battle in Egypt I think would do wonders. Easily both areas are sure to bring huge additions, and I know Busch will do great. Your 2cents?
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Who would be first to get a new coaster seaworld or bg? Personally I hope for seaworld as they are in greater need for rides.
Thanks for the update! I could be wrong, but I'd think that BG would be more in favor of a hyper. They seem to embrace that thrill park identity, whereas SW tries to market itself as a more well-rounded, family-friendly park. Regardless, I still want a hyper/giga/strata somewhere, anywhere!I can confirm this rumor, KRAKENvsMANTA. Mr. Rose told me on my tour that Gwazi Park is getting a change in 2016.
Another thing, you may want to update this thread guys, because according to Mr. Rose, Busch Gardens Tampa will not get a new coaster in 2015.
This leaves the possibility that SeaWorld Orlando will get the rumored hypercoaster in 2015.
And honestly, once BGT is done with Pantopia and Falcon's Fury, they will need to take a break before accelerating into the next project.