djackson Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Maybe it would be themed to getting Dumped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Maybe it would be themed to getting Dumped. Â Â It would have to be by Intamin cause you'd always want your chance but would be denied and it would be closed all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I think Easter or Valentines Day will be the next themed section added at some point and I'm gonna guess it will be a section filled with more kid's rides that hit all demographics. After that, I kinda hope they step out there a bit and add a St. Patrick's Day section to the park. I've had this thought lately that they could gear it more toward adults. Think of it as the Epcot of HW. I think it would be a great opportunity to introduce alcohol to the park by building an Irish Pub or something like that. It would also be the section where they could put their next major roller coaster and it would be okay for them to build a 200+ foot ride, because it's in the adult section of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 ^I do believe Will's grandfather wanted a St. Patrick's Day section with a pub... I don't see the park going with alcohol though. But who knows; I also didn't see them with a B&M coaster and Thunderbird is stellar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I don't ever see the pub happening, as much as I want it to. I think you're also going to have to charge a hefty per beer fee to keep it out of the hands of some of the patrons. I'll stop there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koasterking48 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Holiday World will make their 2017 announcement later today. The preview image from Facebook suggests a 4th of July addition. Credit: HW Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Did anyone catch the facebook live feed? Is this a Calypso car? Could Holiday World be adding a classic flat ride!? And here is a Calypso at Fun Spot (Angola, IN) I took last January. Hope I'm not ruining any surprises... A classic Calypso would definitely be a nice addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikeykaise Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 That would be about the right size to fill in where the Sparkler was before they moved it to Thanksgiving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPalJay Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 A classic Calypso would definitely be a nice addition! Â It was confirmed in the Facebook comments made during the feed that they were restoring it... but they did not indicate whether or not that was the official 2017 addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 ^Very cool. I hope they decide to put it up for operation! I love those old rides. Â Another clue from the video... Â A map showing where the Calypso ran in 1972 (Coney Island, Cincinnati), then up to Fun Spot, then Holiday World in 2017. They also mention a "the names," perhaps they will have a naming contest for the new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I don't ever see the pub happening, as much as I want it to. I think you're also going to have to charge a hefty per beer fee to keep it out of the hands of some of the patrons. I'll stop there. Â Oh that was part of my thought, no domestic beer. Only Irish beer that will not be cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Oh! I hope they have a naming competition. I'm all in for "Ridey Mc Ride Ride!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Full video  I love how Holiday World uses social media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djwadeknox Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Also maybe a special Christmas Celebration at the park. Plus the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Did anyone catch the facebook live feed? Is this a Calypso car?[attachment=0]calypso car.jpg[/attachment] [attachment=1]fun spot calypso.jpg[/attachment] Hope I'm not ruining any surprises... A classic Calypso would definitely be a nice addition! Â Damn, you're good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamico2 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'm going to guess "Bison-tennial Spin" was a Paula creation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tykunkel1031 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 It is in fact a Calypso - named Firecracker. It's a nice, interesting addition that will hopefully restore/bring back crowds and life in the 4th of July section. I mean I'm still waiting for a Screamin' Swing or HUSS Firsbee but yanno it's whatever  PS - In case you couldn't tell, I'm 110% kidding. I love Holiday World, and the fact that a small park like this can add a first-of-its-kind B&M, then two more relatively large additions still amazes me.  Here's the link to the news release: http://www.holidayworld.com/holiblog/2016/11/30/mannequin-video-reveals-2017-plans/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Oh! I hope they have a naming competition. I'm all in for "Ridey Mc Ride Ride!" After watching the video it looks like it is going to be called Firecracker. Â Â Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfBobs Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 Love that parks are bringing back classic flats! First the wave of flying scooters, then CF's focus on classics and now this. Still wishing someone can manufacture the Kangaroo flat from Kennywood and get those in more parks! Â Making my first ever trip to Holiday World this summer after more then a decade of wanting to go. Really looking forward to this park! Â On a side note, kinda surprised they are using the name Firecracker for a flat. While it's a great name I personally would've used it for a coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 ^ It was a Coaster, at Santa Claus Land then Holiday World, back where Holidogs Funtown is. I wish they would have chose a different name, but it's still a nice addition anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I'm going to guess "Bison-tennial Spin" was a Paula creation. Â Thank you, but no. It was Eric Rentz, our Director of Attractions. If you listen to our podcast, he's the one who didn't wear pants during his job interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Maven Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 ^ It was a Coaster, at Santa Claus Land then Holiday World, back where Holidogs Funtown is. I wish they would have chose a different name, but it's still a nice addition anyways. Â It was a sentimental return to the name of our "first" (actually, second) coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 The Calypso is one of my favorite classic flat rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdogg68 Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 ^ It was a Coaster, at Santa Claus Land then Holiday World, back where Holidogs Funtown is. I wish they would have chose a different name, but it's still a nice addition anyways. Â It was a sentimental return to the name of our "first" (actually, second) coaster. Â Paula did you all get the Bayren Kurve, from Funspot also. That would be a fantastic addition, in the Christmas Section, where Santa's Story Time theater is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 My favourite Calypso was my first Calypso. At age 9, riding it at the 1962 Seattle World's Fair! Â Paula/Raven Maven, do you think (or know) if they're going to design anything in the middle of the Calypso/Firecracker? Like fireworks exploding in lights? Â Just asking, thanks. Would look great with that centre part exploding in firecracker lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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