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Jazzland [RCT3]
JonnyRCT3 replied to JonnyRCT3's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
Being limited with scenery is a challenge. However, it forces you to be more creative. And Yes, this will be a 100% recreation/revival. Thanks! I've seen what your referring to, and it is an awesome cs. Sadly, this is a no cs park. ==================================================== September Hello all, Travis Key again. Lots of new developments throughout the park. Wiring and plumbing have been completed, now the more noticeable things will take priority. With the Cajun Country nearly complete, construction has moved full speed ahead on Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras is one of my favorite things about New Orleans, hopefully this area will live up to it's name. Enough about me, on to the update.. Lafitte's Pirate Ship will still hold it's old name and colors. Testing could finally begin with the new power grid installed. Lafitte's Pirate Ship surprisingly didn't suffer as much damage as it looked. I love rides like these, should be fun to try. Crawfish Chaos, formerly Joker's Jukebox. The first fully refurnished ride on site. After two weeks in shop and a week to assemble, Crawfish Chaos is almost ready for testing. I wonder if management would use me as a dummy? I don't know if that's good or bad, hmm. Anyways.... moving on. One of the more tranquil sections of this chaotic construction zone, Orleans Garden. Apparently this area was once nothing but rubble and dead grass. Hard to imagine with all these lush trees. This will be used as a picnic area for guests, and for the park to host special event's. The only salvageable material was the Gazebo, which has been fully restored. Orleans Garden was constructed rather quickly, I can see why. The contractors at least needed a place to rest on break, there is little shade to be offered here. The park has been keeping this one under wraps. I was at first unsure of what they were building, but now it is clear. Some new type of dark ride, replacing the old Jocco's Mardi Gras Madness that once stood there. Not much is known about it, but apparently it's supposed to break some type of record for a dark ride. Should be interesting. Until next time. Travis Key. -
Steel Dragon 2000. The brakes make or break the ride.
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Jazzland [RCT3]
JonnyRCT3 replied to JonnyRCT3's topic in Roller Coaster Games, Models, and Other Randomness
May. Hello, Travis Key here. The new park publicists. (I had no idea amusement parks had publicists, but apparently they needed to get the word out about the park. I'm just the editor for my college paper, but I needed to put food on the table, so I winged my interview and voila. ) The redevelopment process is a bit behind schedule, but this is mainly due to the torrential rain we've had the past few weeks. Management was on my tail about the lack of updates, but I don't see them out in the rain. However, today the rain eased up a bit and I was able to snap a few photos. Apparently, much of the redevelopment has been in infrastructure internal utilities. Such as electrical and plumbing upgrades and repair. This all as to be up to safety standards. Anyways, due to licensing issues and the poor condition of this section, DCSHA will not be returning for the 2014 season. I've heard the salvageable rides will receive and extensive overhaul and be located to a different location within the park. This is what remains of the previous "DC Comics Super Hero Adventures" entrance. I've never been a fan of Comic Books, but I can imagine it would've been great. Especially with a company like Six Flags backing it up. The Gotham City Hall in ruins.... Joker's Jukebox is in surprisingly moderate condition. The vandals did't torture this one too badly. Joker's Jukebox will be relocated, sporting a new name, theme, and seats. It's not much, but it's usually the little things that make the most out of ride. Taken from the old Gotham City Hall stage. You can see the all new SkyCoaster purchased from a defunct park in Spain. The attraction replaces the old SkyCoaster that unfortunately suffered severe structural damage. I heard even the engineers were baffled on how it managed to stay vertical. You can also see the Osarka Splash Log ride, soon to be renovated. Should be interesting. The former Batman: The Ride entrance. This place is has become overtaken with weeds, these are going to be a pain. A sore reminder of a signature attraction. The site is littered with concrete footers and vegetation. Management is looking for something new to replace it, hopefully in time for next years opening. I've heard they're talking with a company named Verikoma...Velkama, some weird V name. This ride is rumored to be on the chopping block, along with Catwomen's whip. I hope this one stays, seems like a more interesting ride compared to Catty's whip. Hopefully, these rumors are just rumors. I've heard this one's fate is also questionable. A lot of things were wrong with it before the storm, and now the problems have been multiplied tenfold. I really wish management would keep more of the few rides they have, would be such a waste. Apparently it's from that same weird Verkiama company as well. I don't know what it is, the name just gives me a bad vibe. The rain became ridiculous again, so that's it for this update. Travis Key -
Jazzland. Formerly Six Flags New Orleans. RCT3 - NOCS March Hello, Kevin Trust here from Reality Entertainment Group (REG). I've just been hired here at Jazzland as park operations manager. In an effort to help advertise the park, I've decided to create a blog to showcase the parks transition. As you may already know, REG has acquired partial ownership with the City of New Orleans of the amusement park previously known as Six Flags New Orleans. With this new ownership , the park will undergo a extensive renovation to re-open as Jazzland in April of next year. In addition to the partial ownership, REG has been contracted to invest a minimum of Seventy-Five Million dollars into the park over the next twelve years. The park has been in desperate conditions for a while now. REG took interest into the park a few years ago. This is REG's second time confronting the City of New Orleans about the site, this time the City Government agreed to the contract. Anyways, enough of this legal stuff. I'm sure you wan't to see what's happening at Jazzland. This one was taken atop the new entrance, which is currently still under construction. You can see even more of the expanded Main Street square. Over five new boutiques and eateries will soon occupy these colorful structures. Cajun Country will receive the most updating out of all the themed areas. Management wanted Jazzland to showcase Louisiana's heritage in utmost care. The log flume has received over nine-million dollars in renovation alone, by Intamin AG. To help bring it up to industry standards, including an expanded course and a more efficient water control system. There is also a bonus in the background! I leave you with a bonus shot of the GoodTime Gardens. REG promises Jazzland will be made more flourished with life than ever before!!
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80+ mph in the double helix? Physics would like to have word with you...
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Weird Coaster Facts
JonnyRCT3 replied to maliboomer's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^that entire coaster is a problem, and an eyesore. Intamin...... Iron Dragon is the longest operating suspended coaster in the world. And debatably the oldest operating. -
Name: Mega-Sky-Loop Park: Happy Valley Singapore Manufacturer: Maurer Sohne Inversions: 7 Trains: 3 trains, 2 cars per train, 3 rows of 2 per car. 12 riders per train Capacity: Dispatch every 50 seconds = 864 riders per hour. The ride begins with a 36.6 meter vertical lift. With only a 22 X 90.5 meter footprint, Mega-Sky-Loop easily fits in almost any location. The overbanked Immelman turn provides a unique experience. High-speed inversions mixed with hang-time inversions, there are many different elements to be experienced on Mega-Sky-Loop. The coaster starts out with three continuous rolling inversions... ...and graducally picks up speed, up to 50 M.P.H. Creating a high-speed finale. Mega-Sky-Loop utilizes it's small footprint. Maximizing on thrills with over 500 meters of track! Next up, working with Gerstlauer on a new family coaster for Japan!
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Weird Roller Coaster Dreams
JonnyRCT3 replied to alpengeistdude321's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I once had a very awkward dream about going to Cedar Point. First of all, the park was a giant Pier. It was cold and really foggy. And all the coasters were made out of playground equipment, just like this.... I must have been sleep deprived. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
JonnyRCT3 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
^Actually, one big factor that determines the height requirements on rides is G'Force. Well, at least for Vekoma. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
JonnyRCT3 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
I would argue that Gemeni (which was once the tallest coaster in the world) and Blue Streak aren't starter coasters. They might be at Cedar Point but even though they're not the tallest and fastest coasters in the park they're full size coasters and they'll scare a lot of people who are nervous about riding coasters. Gemini, that ride could last another 50+ years at the Point. Has outstanding capacity and relatively low maintenance. No complex parts or technology to work with. It's one of those rides best enjoyed with groups/families, which is the epitome of what CP is trying to achieve. -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
JonnyRCT3 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
You'd end up with something like this... Block Section: The Ride! -
Cedar Point (CP) Discussion Thread
JonnyRCT3 replied to robbalvey's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Wrath would make a good name. -
What's your most hated coaster company?
JonnyRCT3 replied to mrlego611's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Vekoma loopers. Togo & RCCA & Dinn follow close behind. -
I've seen these pony things all around the web in the form of memes. I've also seen a taboo episode on Nat Geo about "furries", which I thought was weird and a bit funny. But bronies? WOW. No grown man or woman should be THAT into a show for children. Cheezus rice, brony porn!? I don't even....... just.... why?
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Weird/ Out of place coasters
JonnyRCT3 replied to nhman93's topic in Theme Parks, Roller Coasters, & Donkeys!
Every coaster at Six Flags America. Especially Superman, Batwing, and The Joker's Jinx.
