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Launches aren't cheap. Especially with something as heavy as a B&M.

Intamin...

145 foot immelmann & 125 foot loop (tallest v-loop on a wing coaster).

Considering it's old technology, it's a B&M, and it's 2014... Not saying it's a bad thing though.

Flywheel? Um, okay. A bit ghetto, but it makes sense.

^Son of Voyage Timberliner trains on RCCA track = death 1 hour to go! The 66 days are nothing compared to the final hour.

Son of Beast (RCCA), and now Giraffica (Intamin) have both been replaced by a beemer (rumor). Parks are seeing the huge potential in these wonderful coasters. Wing or Dive coaster, plz.

Hmm, this seems like the ideal park to visit now. You can technically sleep for an extra hour, then drive to the park (which will be an hour behind), and get in a few more rides.

Just realized Santa Claus is right outside the EST, so the announcement will be at 9:15 EST.

Most likely. I mean, they do consider Pipe Scream a coaster, according to their website. Technically, this type of ride is a (powered) coaster. However, the majority of people (GP included) recognize it as a flat.

^It's only opening day. What of Valley Scream and PS?

A sideways launch is really gimmicky. I really don't see the purpose of it other than being something different, without actually offering too much of a different ride experience. Heck, Full Throttle has a better gimmick than that. It kinda sounds like a standup inverted coaster, gimmicky and unnecessary. Plus, Furius Baco already is a lunched coaster, and most GP wouldn't care if it were to be the first B&M launch coaster (like they know what that is anyways). Some believe that a launch opens up the door for more intense coasters, but I disagree. A launch will not magically cause the designers to completely deviate away from what their rides are based upon, the rides will still be designed the way they always are, just without a lift. I will be ecstatic that this is a B&M, but will be let down by the gimmicky launch aspect (if that's what it is), because they could of done something truly unique, instead of finally implementing a feature that's already on dozens of other coasters.

=================== Opening Day: Part 2 =================== David Trust 2007 not only brought the intimidating Valley Scream, but also the PEANUTS gang. Planet Snoopy, formerly Kid Town, is Valley Hills' newest family & children area. The smaller children can take a whirl on Woodstock's Whirlybirds (background), or drive around on PEANUTS 500 (foreground). Lucy's Tugboat is a rocking & spinning adventure. Race For Your Life Charlie Brown provides a classic mat racer experience. Caterpillar has been transformed into Cosmic Coaster this season. The coaster has a new color scheme along with a more efficient lift motor. Bonus shot: final wing over on IGNITION. 2.9 g's of continuous force! IGNITION is easily visible throughout Planet Snoopy, looming next to the all new Joe Cool Cafe. The eatery features a Pizza Hut® menu inside, and a few PEANUTS themed menu items. Check it out! Treetop Flyers is the only ride to remain unchanged during the transition into Planet Snoopy. The ride still proved to be wildly popular among guests visiting Planet Snoopy. The ride even features leftover butterfly themeing from Monarch Flight, which was removed in 1993. Across the creek, and atop a hill, one can get a panoramic view of Valley Hills. Kite Eating Tree, the junior tower ride, is also visible from here. Another opening day comes to a close. Valley Hills 36th opening day was a success! -David "keep your eyes peeled" Trust

Questions. Was the "first" (of whatever)mentioned heavily during the 66 days & blogs. Or was it only touched upon a few times?

Just for clarification, we don't know that the roller coaster is going to be a B&M, but there is strong evidence that suggests a B&M. I know that technically, nothing can be certain unless 100% confirmed. But....I have my suspicions.

Now that we know it's going to be a B&M, the question is; what type of coaster? This could very well be the next B&M prototype.

They don't have much wiggle room left. 80 million at best.

Friday, May 18, 2007 David Trust (31) - park spokesperson Hello everyone, David Trust here, Valley Hills' newest spokesperson. Let me start off by thanking the honest Tom Keystone for doing such a magnificent job during the last 16 years, as he's been an excellent spokesperson. I first started here at Valley Hills in 1991, the year Black Stallion made its debut. I've slowly worked my way up from cashier, to guests services, to H&R relations. Now I'm in charge of keeping all of the public (but mostly you enthusiasts) up to date on all the latest news about Valley Hills. _____________________________________________________ Valley Hills has taken screams up a notch with the all new Valley Scream. Once the $10 separate admission is payed, riders will safely strap themselves in the six person gondola. Once riders are secured, the gondola tilts back 80° before a ten second countdown triggers, heightening the anticipation. Valley Scream catapults riders approximately 250 feet in the air in only 4 seconds! Nearly 6 seconds of weightlessness can be experienced. 250 feet is no joke! Only ZER0 & Valley Scream can provide such exhilarating heights. Most riders are in awe & excitement once their ride is over. Everyone I spoke with today found the ride remarkable, and some argue it the best ride at the park. The riders pictured here were left numb, this goes to show how extreme the ride can be. (NOTE: you must be at least 13 years old to ride Valley Scream) Valley Scream is located next to Bluegrass Theater, which also received an all-new entrance area this season. The Bluegrass Theater turns 35 this year, along with the rest of the park. Come check out some of the fantastic live-action shows! Half-priced admission to Bluegrass Theater all season long for season pass holders!! Valley Scream was constructed in only six weeks (site clearing to testing) for an estimated $1 million USD. The ride was shoehorned between multiple attractions (Buccaneer's entrance had to be relocated) due to management pushing for the southeastern midway to be revived a bit. The last major attraction added here was in 1984, when Wild Waters and Buccaneer made their debut. Some consider PEANUTS Bounce House as the inspiration behind Valley Scream. I don't know, what do you all think? Encase you were wondering about the teasers, Tom Keystone left me a message that decodes it. Well, that all makes sense now! ============================== Opening Day: Part 1, DONE! ============================== Part 2, is coming soon. You'll get to see the all new PLANET SNOOPY!! -David Trust

No one was even close. These teasers do reveal a lot of information. The only catch is figuring out what exactly it means.

She basically gave it away. Not like it was a secret to begin with, but this nearly confirms an overhaul.

Neat!

That's why there are floorless coasters.

A.) Keep in mind that the majority of any parks attendance is repeated guests who've visited before. So I doubt that anyone living in Boston would second guess visiting NE due to GADV also having a SkyScreamer. B.) It makes no difference if a ride is used. No one is going to care, or notice, unless your an enthusiasts. SFSL didn't have a boomerang the previous year, so...A new ride is a new ride, no matter how you slice it. C.) Over-usage of a popular name, again, makes little difference. Superman & Goliath grab peoples attention, so of course parks are going to use them. Again, no ones going to care unless you've ridden multiple Superman/Goliath named attractions, A la - an enthusiast. However, I do agree with Parking and ticket costs rising, Poor scheduling, and Unfriendly staff and poor ops. Six Flags has always had issues with these type of things. The need to either stop pushing for unrealistic results and just settle for what they can do, or not promote false guest experiences.

Wing Coasters aren't force oriented, they provide the sensation of flight. Wild Eagle & Parrot Coaster are what one could consider the "gold" standard of Wing Coasters.