Iron Gwazi (General Discussion)

[TheDecemberists]

I'm sorry y'all are having to wait even longer for this thing. If you haven't been on an RMC yet you're in for a real treat. And by treat I mean it'll feel like you're trying to ride an angry bull.

 

[Speed]

 

[Magic-Man]

YES! YES!

 

[Coasted]

 

[JungleSkip]

According to SeaWorld's earnings call this morning, all SeaWorld projects that were set to open in 2020 have been pushed to 2021

 

[ParkRumors]

I'm probably being delusional here because I really want this to open this year, but the news release specifically says they're postponing the opening of rides "that were still under construction". Did they further specify on the call that it applies to all attractions?

And I realize there's currently a crane on-site at Iron Gwazi, so that doesn't bode well for it not still being "under construction", but we all saw how close it was to opening when the parks closed in March. Plus, why bring RMC back on site now if they're just going to let the ride sit there not running for 6-8 months?

 

[GAcoaster]

I think it will open before the end of the year. They're doing festivals on the weekends and other things to get people to show up, a new coaster that's just about ready would definitely be a draw.

 

[Speed]

 

[shiekra38]

I'm still expecting a spring 2021 opening

 

[GAcoaster]

I think it will be open for Howl-O-Scream, Christmas the latest. Both Halloween and Christmas are big money makers for BGT-- opening Iron Gwazi would be a draw for one or both of those as well as something to keep locals coming all winter in what would be a deadly slow (slower than normal) time of year. Year round parks really don't have to launch a ride in spring.

 

[Magic Feather]

IG was the next SWPE project to open after Texas Stingray pre-COVID. I doubt that changed.

 

[shiekra38]

I think it will be open for Howl-O-Scream, Christmas the latest. Both Halloween and Christmas are big money makers for BGT-- opening Iron Gwazi would be a draw for one or both of those as well as something to keep locals coming all winter in what would be a deadly slow (slower than normal) time of year. Year round parks really don't have to launch a ride in spring.

Christmas might not be bad for soft openings

They did say 2021 for new attractions in their earnings call, so I think that applies company wide

 

[GAcoaster]

Fiscal 2021 starts in October for most companies...

 

[shiekra38]

Fiscal 2021 starts in October for most companies...

If that is the case it could open sooner...I seriously hope so it would be a light in this dismal year

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

If that is the case it could open sooner...I seriously hope so it would be a light in this dismal year

IG was one of the two things I was most excited about this year. The other thing has already been cancelled postponed.

 

[ParkRumors]

Well they've started testing again, I think that's a good sign!

 

[Magic-Man]

Any guesses on opening dates? Also, there was queue music spotted recently as well.

 

[ParkRumors]

National Roller Coaster Day is August 16th, though a Sunday grand opening would be a bit unusual - but maybe they could spin it as National Roller Coaster Weekend and open it on Friday or something - although that's only like 12 days away so it might be a bit too ambitious.

Labor Day weekend would be my next guess.

 

[shiekra38]

National Roller Coaster Day is August 16th, though a Sunday grand opening would be a bit unusual - but maybe they could spin it as National Roller Coaster Weekend and open it on Friday or something - although that's only like 12 days away so it might be a bit too ambitious.

Labor Day weekend would be my next guess.

Labor Day would be great

 

[Magic-Man]

The wait time sign is on and the final fire inspection is slated for tomorrow. Signs are also up in the queue. This thing is opening soon.