Cheetah Hunt

[Felipe]

In all honesty, it's be an Intamin, so the chances of it opening on when it's supposed to is about 30%.

Good thing they haven't announced a specific opening date and messed with people's expectations. Hopefully they won't start announcing what month or season it's gonna open until they are CERTAIN that they'll be done well before their announced date. 2011 is a very good time frame for now They need to learn from Rockit and even Potter that postponed their openings multiple times and confused/dissapointed a lot of folk following the projects.

 

[figment1986]

I went to see the track today, and there were some nice shiny padlocks on the gate.

yea, it is private property and after 3+ sites went onto it to get shots they don't want damage to the track before its installed... though if your lucky around HOS they may have to open that lot... just go with a friend who dives a bus or RV...

 

[Tbad556]

From Busch Garden's Facebook:

If you thought the first clip was great, wait until you see the next one! But finding Code Word 2 is up to you... check BuschGardens2011.com tomorrow for a clue.

 

[Andy]

^So do we get a new clip tomorrow or just a clue to unlock it at a later date?

 

[figment1986]

^So do we get a new clip tomorrow or just a clue to unlock it at a later date?

according to the site, new clues and clips on mondays... unless they changed that part of the writing since i read it.

by the way, anyone got a photo of that shinny new padlock? lol

 

[TheDecemberists]

I really like the green track (themed after the grass, I assume?). I guess this means the trains should have some yellow and black in it.

 

[Felipe]

I really like the green track (themed after the grass, I assume?). I guess this means the trains should have some yellow and black in it.

Sounds like that will be the case!

Can't wait for the next video!!

 

[Tbad556]

Well looking at the first video, it looks like the front of the train is yellow. :shrug:

 

[Andy]

Well looking at the first video, it looks like the front of the train is yellow. :shrug:

I'm going to guess it has a cheetah like graphic on it. With yellow and black trains with black OTSR's.

 

[RollermanDan]

yea, it is private property and after 3+ sites went onto it to get shots they don't want damage to the track before its installed... though if your lucky around HOS they may have to open that lot... just go with a friend who dives a bus or RV...

Or it could have to do with the fact that the overflow lot was not needed today as it was not nearly as busy as yesterday. There were buses in the lot yesterday thus the gate was open. But yes, I agree that they don't want damage to their property and that's why it's locked up as of now. If the gate is open, DO NOT GO SIT ON THE TRACK OR EVEN TOUCH IT!

On another note, looking forward to tomorrows video!

 

[Kraken&Manta]

Today's video code is RUSH. It shows the segment after the return launch going back to the station.
It really looks awesome, the ride keeps up a constant speed and keeps up the thrills!

 

[cwgator]

Here's clip 2 in case anyone is having trouble viewing on the website:
[video=youtube;rOgKCeWKyCk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rOgKCeWKyCk&feature=channel[/video]

 

[jj3352]

Yay this ride is going to be amazing love the speed of the ride!

 

[mantaguy]

:drool5: Wow that looks so amazing! I like the launch sound effect.

 

[Octobers Fade]

This is going to to be a great ride!

 

[Felipe]

Today's video code is RUSH. It shows the segment after the return launch going back to the station.
It really looks awesome, the ride keeps up a constant speed and keeps up the thrills!

Thanks! :rep:

I keep replaying the video over and over haha! About three-quarters of the way into the video, there's a part where you can see some track to the left and it looks like a relatively big drop. At first I thought it was a loop, but I don't think that's the case. I wonder if there will be any loops and I'm guessing not, because cheetas don't really "roll" :shrug: I like loops, but it's not necessary for a thrilling ride. It looks like the ride goes pretty fast and with those twisty segments, it will be super fun!

 

[Tim]

After watching these two clips we can definitely confirm its some sort of blitz coaster. If there are any drops, I doubt they will be over 90 ft. It's kind of weird though that intamin is using harness restraints when it doesn't seem to go upside down. You usually only see this sort of thing on taller coasters like I-305 or Kingda Ka

 

[Felipe]

After watching these two clips we can definitely confirm its some sort of blitz coaster. If there are any drops, I doubt they will be over 90 ft. It's kind of weird though that intamin is using harness restraints when it doesn't seem to go upside down. You usually only see this sort of thing on taller coasters like I-305 or Kingda Ka

Maybe some of the twists and turns are very fast and the OTS restraints will prevent rough shaking and backlash. And also maybe some twists will go too far to the side? Who knows :shrug:

 

[Tim]

Maybe some of the twists and turns are very fast and the OTS restraints will prevent rough shaking and backlash. And also maybe some twists will go too far to the side? Who knows :shrug:

Yeah that would be awesome if they threw in some seriously overbanked turns in there, and I doubt it will be shaky considering its an Intamin, Intamin usually seem to be very smooth coasters.

 

[Felipe]

Yeah that would be awesome if they threw in some seriously overbanked turns in there, and I doubt it will be shaky considering its an Intamin, Intamin usually seem to be very smooth coasters.

I meant our body shaking with the sharp movements