Iron Gwazi (General Discussion)

[OhHaiInternet95]

Would any chain actually be willing to buy new parks after this? I’m sorry to be a negative Nancy.

 

[Magic-Man]

Would any chain actually be willing to buy new parks after this? I’m sorry to be a negative Nancy.

Actually, yes. It's high risk, high reward, but the parks will eventually bounce back again. Nobody is going to leave a major theme park standing abandoned in Central Florida.

 

[shiekra38]

Would any chain actually be willing to buy new parks after this? I’m sorry to be a negative Nancy.

The Busch parks both have something in their back pocket when they re-open

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

They Busch parks both have something in their back pocket when they re-open

IG and Pantheon? I mean, every SeaWorld park this year (Sesame Place not counted) was getting a new coaster. Really thought this was going to be their breakout year.

 

[shiekra38]

IG and Pantheon? I mean, every SeaWorld park this year (Sesame Place not counted) was getting a new coaster. Really thought this was going to be their breakout year.

What I mean is, they have an ace in the hole when they do re-open...an attractor

 

[Scott W.]

Has this been testing again recently?

I assume that SeaWorld and Busch will follow on the heels of Universal and SeaWorld have been testing their coasters to ensure mask safety.

 

[Tyc00n96]

Any idea on if BGT will open in a similar timeframe to SWO's June 11th date?

 

[cwgator]

There hasn't been any word on BGT yet, as it's in a different county.

 

[GAcoaster]

I'm guessing they're planning for all the parks to re-open mid June. The BGW schedule has hours posted starting June 16th, though they haven't made an announcement yet either. SWSA looks like they're re-opening June 6th.

 

[1.21Gigawatts]

I hope this one is easier on the thighs than steel vengeance at CP. Man my legs where killing me from all of the upward force from the negative G's. It was a blast though!

I wish this was a little longer, under a minute ride time (not counting the lift hill)... will still be an awesome ride!

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

Would they delay this until 2021? It had already started testing, but maybe they want to wait until more people can come? Thoughts?

 

[Scott W.]

Would they delay this until 2021? It had already started testing, but maybe they want to wait until more people can come? Thoughts?

People are going to come regardless. They’ve paid for it and built it, might as well put it to good use.

 

[shiekra38]

Would they delay this until 2021? It had already started testing, but maybe they want to wait until more people can come? Thoughts?

I feel it will just be open without the razzle dazzle

Which means potentially short queues for a while

It will be advertised heavily later this year though

 

[Magic-Man]

It's confirmed, Iron Gwazi will not open with the park.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

2021 I guess? Try to ride the comeback wave?

 

[GAcoaster]

I think they probably want to get back to "normal" before they have to start dealing with new ride crowds. If things are slow we could see it open sooner, if the park is at (reduced) capacity every day they'll hold off.

 

[Viator]

2021 I guess? Try to ride the comeback wave?

This isn't getting delayed to 2021. For all intents, outside of testing they need to do now that they can have crews back on-site..the ride should be done (or relatively close to it).

As @GAcoaster puts it best, they'll probably hold it off until a small bit of time; but it shouldn't be pushed back to 2021.

 

[OhHaiInternet95]

This isn't getting delayed to 2021. For all intents, outside of testing they need to do now that they can have crews back on-site..the ride should be done.

PLEASE WEAR MASKS AND HELP US AVOID* A DAMN FALL WAVE PEOPLE.

*Or at least curtail.

 

[shiekra38]

I think they probably want to get back to "normal" before they have to start dealing with new ride crowds. If things are slow we could see it open sooner, if the park is at (reduced) capacity every day they'll hold off.

Honestly could amount to a bump in attendance for them in a relatively slow period

 

[GAcoaster]

^ Exactly! Hold off until you need a boost.