chargersmichael

^Wow! There was no wait to get into Diagon Alley at 1PM? It seems as though that crowds are leveling out now. One thing to note though is that FL Residents and Power Passholders are blocked through August 14th. Also, I got to ride it when both stations were running too and there were no breakdowns until the second to last scene of the ride when we didn't do the final launch or whatever happens there.

Nice pictures! Looks like I need to head to Canada's Wonderland someday

^I don't see how Lap Bars could work on Floorless trains with...no floor. But yes I think a restraint like Skyrush or even Mack's restraints would be really cool for B&M to try.

Now I feel like Hyena Falls is really out of place now

It is kind of amusing to see the reactions from the ride release as it seemed most people were..."I really hope it is not a B&M Wing Coaster" and now everyone is sticking up for the wing coaster if someone bashes the new ride.

Opening last weekend of April!

0 to 60 in 3.5! B&M First Launch!

Mine is working really well!

Wow it feels like last week this thread was at page 550! Lots of posts! Lots of speculation! I'm excited for this announcement.

^I'm with you too! People just keep on bashing Wing Coasters and I'm sure that whatever Holiday World is bringing ashore will be a real hit! Wing Coasters provide unique experiences. It seems that people complain that B&M isn't intense anymore...a roller coaster doesn't need to be intense with the most powerful G's to be an outstanding coaster. It seems that the overall look on roller coasters nowadays is..."it just seems to barely go through every element...too slow...not intense..." I judge roller coasters once I ride them and sometimes the ones that aren't as intense are the better ones for me. I honestly will be surprised with whatever Holiday World is creating but I believe it will be a Wing Coaster of some type due to the latest clues and pictures of the clouds.

Based on the past 2 Days of the 66 Days Clues...it basically tells you it will be a wing coaster of some type. Also, look at the pictures of the clouds...kind of looks like a wing coaster train.

Scorpion at Busch Gardens FTW!

I honestly am going into this announcement expecting to be surprised of what it actually will be. Everyone could be completely wrong or right! Who knows...all I can say is I'm excited.

Would anyone prefer the vest restraints on Maverick compared to the OTSRs? I would...

^I agree as well! However, I feel that once the trees grow in, you won't see the show building from that angle...only Hogwarts itself.

This. I also believe Shockwave needs to go. Something better should replace it

^It went immediately to my Top 5! I thought it was amazing! Back Row was amazing! I didn't get to ride the front but I'm sure it was amazing

See' date=' and that's interesting you would say that because I actually felt the coaster section went SLOWER than it looked. Not that I'm complaining, but I when I watched this video (keeping in mind I've only been on the ride once), I thought to myself "I don't remember it going that fast at all!" To me, the coaster section felt a LOT like the drop on Pirates of the Caribbean with a short S-curve. I liked it, but it's not much of a coaster section.[/quote'] I was basically on it twice as my first ride broke down right before that second/last launch thing or whatever it is. We were given a free ride once returned to the station. 2 rides from a 45 minute wait in single rider and then we got to ride together second time! Pretty cool Anyway, it could have been I was so excited to try out the new ride that it felt fast to me. I think I was just so into the storyline as I am a fan of Harry Potter that I got really excited for the ride. Do you think it is better in the front car or the back car? Both rides I was in the front car so maybe it was that wind or whatever that felt fast. Mummy also feels really fast to me so idk.

I'm a Potterfan but not someone who is overly obsessed with Harry Potter. With Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts...my mom has no clue about anything Harry Potter as she didn't see any of the movies and she absolutely loved the ride. The ride has so many unique elements to it. Also, for the coaster portion...it feels so much faster than it looks. You can hardly see the coaster track at all during the ride. Well maybe if you're in the front but still. This ride tops any ride I have been on. I was so fascinated by all of the effects. The transitions from scene to scene was spot on. The ride was very enjoyable and it was really cool to ride this new innovation. I thought the ride was simply...brilliant! Also, the butterbeer ice cream...it was delicious.

^I must have caught a very efficient bank this past Saturday. Both stations were running and dispatch was definitely not 90 seconds. It was a lot shorter. I guess the goblins were on point this past Saturday! They probably didn't have as much Butterbeer Ice Cream lol Anyway, HAPPY 1 WEEK Anniversary to DIAGON ALLEY!

Pantopia is another prime example, as is Walkabout Way. I spoke with Brian Morrow (Creative Director for SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment) about this earlier this year. He explained you'll see less and less emphasis on purely African theming moving forward, with more of a focus on world exploration, travel, and conservation as new attractions are added and areas are re-themed. It began with Jungala, and continues with Pantopia. I don't like this. I really wish Busch Gardens would stick with an African theme. I didn't get the overhaul with Pantopia and I guess it makes sense now. Ugh. What I think Busch Gardens needs is a complete redo of the Rhino Ralley to have a great adventure/storyline. Also, I feel like they need a new dark ride...not like Antarctica. They need one that is very good to draw attention to it.

Does Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts count? If it does then that was the latest roller coaster I rode.

I think that is the layout. I was on it twice and I can't tell where I am sometimes so it might not be the layout but from I could retain from the layout I believe it is.

I know people will hate me for this...but Kumba. Yes it is forceful but it has a boring drop and is very rough. It isn't that exciting to me.

I went to Diagon Alley this past Saturday and made it right into the land at the park opening. Also, when I went Gringotts had both stations running and there was a very small break down in which I happened to be in the ride to break down. I went into single rider and I only waited 45 minutes right at the opening. The regular line was 150 minutes. When I came out at around 9, it was at 210 minutes. I had an amazing experience considering it was the weekend of the opening of the new land. The only thing I could say to fix is how you get to the land. They only opened one metal barricade to dart to the front of the yellow rope and everyone is pushing to get through that 4 foot of space to the yellow rope. Then you have the long walk of pushing to get to the land. Other than that, I thought Gringotts was an incredible experience and Diagon Alley itself really is the most immersive themed environment that any theme park has ever created.