Cheetah Hunt

[Andy]

Well it seems we have a slogan for the new coaster. I guess that Cheetaka might really be the name huh.

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Well, there was a little informatino shared in the UK yesterday.

Plans for Busch Gardens have been kept under wraps but the park has revealed that guests will “feel the spirit, feel the speed.” The all-new attraction will combine new adventures and up-close animal encounters. "Guests know that a visit to any of our parks brings them closer to the world we share,” said SeaWorlds Parks & Entertainment President and Chief Operating Officer Jim Atchison. “It's our culture and our heritage to bring quality entertainment and thrills, support conservation efforts and offer guests a real sense of discovery and learning."

http://www.traveldaily.co.uk/AsiaPacificNews/Detail.aspx?Section=19180

I don't know about you guys, but I find "feel the spirit, feel the speed" adventurous! :happy:

 

[mantaguy]

Well it seems we have a slogan for the new coaster. I guess that Cheetaka might really be the name huh.

Ugh I cringe every time I hear that name. It's almost as horrible as Umbridge.

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Ugh I cringe every time I hear that name. It's almost as horrible as Umbridge.

Hey it's better than "Cheetaka Rip Ride Rockit (don't get me wrong, I love Rockit)." jk

I'd personally take Duma over Cheetaka.

 

[Kraken&Manta]

Update from Jonnyupsidedown- http://www.johnnyupsidedown.com/new2011bgx.html

There's now a finished construction wall on the south side of the train tracks.

 

[mantaguy]

It looks to me like they're trying to finish the short-cut path first, then line it with construction walls, so that they can bbuild around it. I guess that will ease traffic in other areas that they might have to close off. That'll also give us some good views of the coaster construction!

 

[Andy]

In case anyone has not seen this yet there is a construction update here.

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=899952#p899952

 

[BGTKing]

Here is the latest construction from today: http://bgtguide.com/bgt/project2011/photosjune2

 

[Kraken&Manta]

It looks to me like they're trying to finish the short-cut path first, then line it with construction walls, so that they can bbuild around it. I guess that will ease traffic in other areas that they might have to close off. That'll also give us some good views of the coaster construction!

Looks like your right!

 

[StarTrekGeek]

From Yaytez at Behind the Thrills:

Just received word That an oversized tractor trailer Has pulled into busch gardens with something on a flat bed covered by tarps. Anyone know more?

Could it be track?? Makes sense coming this early. Maverick's track has arrived in May 2006 (I think), and I remember that Intimidator 305's track has arrived in June 2009. I hope it's track! :happy:

 

[figment1986]

Went to the park yesterday... here's the latest:
http://bgtguide.com/bgt/project2011/photosjune4

 

[Felipe]

Went to the park yesterday... here's the latest:
http://bgtguide.com/bgt/project2011/photosjune4

Thanks for keeping us updated! I love how they're making fast and steady progress! I love me some Busch Gardens rollercoasters and I can't wait to ride this new one!!

 

[figment1986]

Now there will be a fun challenge getting good panoramic shots, since the skyride is closed...

 

[disneyfan168]

Here are some more pics of construction:
http://bgtnation.blogspot.com/2010/06/project-2011-and-walkabout-way-photo.html

 

[StarTrekGeek]

http://bgtguide.com/bgt/project2011/photosjune10

Update from BGTGuide.

EDIT: I've made a construction timeline in Florida Thrills for this project. Here's the link:

http://www.floridathrills.net/f195/project-2011-construction-timeline-6905/#post87433

 

[RollermanDan]

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you all know about a new update.

FOOTERS AND KANGAROOS! Lots of them too. There's photos of all the new footers behind the Monorail / SkyRide building and out on the veldt...as well as pictures from the all new Walkabout Way area.

http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/updates/bgt61310/

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Hey everyone, just wanted to let you all know about a new update.

FOOTERS AND KANGAROOS! Lots of them too. There's photos of all the new footers behind the Monorail / SkyRide building and out on the veldt...as well as pictures from the all new Walkabout Way area.

http://www.rollercoasterpro.com/updates/bgt61310/

Thanks! Wow, footers are getting poured! So exciting!

 

[Latveria]

Anyone else hope this is like Maverick up in CP, I know this guy is.

 

[Kraken&Manta]

Anyone else hope this is like Maverick up in CP, I know this guy is.

That's the rumer!

*Looks at RollermanDan's post and starts jumping up and down*
Very cool. I wonder when an announcement will be made; Judging from the history of Manta and Maverick... I think it will be soon (knocks on wood).

 

[disneyfan168]

Here is another update on Project 2011:
http://bgtnation.blogspot.com/2010/06/project-2011-and-edge-of-africa-pathway.html