WayCool64

Annual

While I don't see that happening soon. It could be a potential possibility for Cedar Fair to take and finally expand and improve the park.

I believe the basic definition for 5D is just a standard 4D ride mixed with a motion simulator. However, I think any company can make up what exactly 5D/6D/7D/etc is. I'm still surprised that SFDK is trying to go all the way to compete with CGA by opening a new 4D (or in this case, 5D) simulator attraction, even though they already have a new coaster on the way for this year.

If this is true, I so hope it's not like those recent movie-based 4D attractions where they just take the movie and try to shorten it to more or less than 10 minutes and label it as a ride. I'm curious how this will turn out. Call it a coincidence if you want, but if that's not a clear sign they're wanting to compete with Mass Effect: New Earth at CGA, then I dunno what.

My theory behind this news of DinoSphere potentially reopening is that since both SFDK and CGA had the same type of simulator (Iwerks TurboRide), Six Flags probably got word about CGA replacing the old ride with Mass Effect: New Earth in its place, and decided to reopen theirs either because their simulator already had 4D effects installed during its last year of operation (competition perhaps?) or probably so there can be contrast with SFDK having a more family-friendly simulator ride (along with possibly keeping the old ride system, but we don't know yet), as opposed to the new ride system and mature themes that'll probably be in the Mass Effect ride at CGA. Or maybe it's just a coincidence. Either way, I'm happy to hear more about this (and very surprised too given most of the other simulator theater attractions at other SF parks were shut down).

Sea

I'm shocked that the year that I had anticipated as a kid is nearly coming to an end!

I think it depends heavily on where/when they want to set it. You should play the other two so I don't spoil anything . The new game coming out next December I believe is supposed to be a different character in a different location, but in parallel time-wise to Shepard's story, and I could see them wanting to tie in at least somewhat to that. Yeah, I think that's the biggest question left in the air to speculate. We have no idea where it takes place in the timeline. Not even my friend could tell where it takes place even by looking at the concept art. Though she thinks it may take place between the second and third game.

Not sure if anyone's said this yet, but after playing through the first Mass Effect game recently, I have a very good feeling that this live actor part for New Earth will be for the Shepard character, since in the game you can customize Shepard to be whatever you want. Which could make it a bit easier for casting.

Christmas is coming! It's practically here!

Comedy

Party

Gone

Arrow - Big Thunder Mountain (DL) B&M - Flight Deck (CGA) Giovanola - Goliath (SFMM) Intamin - Woodstock Express (CGA) Schwarzkopf - Montezooma's Revenge (KBF) Vekoma - Dragon (Legoland) Zamperla - Pony Express (KBF) Premier - Revenge of the Mummy (USH) GCI - Roar (SFDK) CCI - Ghostrider (KBF) PTC - Blue Streak (Cedar Point) MACK - Either Goofy's Sky School or Technic Coaster (my mind's really fuzzy on this one)

Rougarou

Is that a DLC joke? If so, I approve. Maybe they'll also make us download an installer/launcher thing to ride, even though no other rides will require it... And they'll probably have to connect to the ride to the internet as well, so that means if the internet is down the ride is down too!

Superman

Top Thrill Dragster

Dark

Mediocre

Time

Type

Considering their existing relationship with Triotech, I'm guessing it's the former. It would seem obvious to let Triotech do it. One thing I'm a tad concerned about if they do go with Triotech's ride system is the motion itself (if there will be motion in it). Compared to the original Iwerks system, the motion on Triotech's simulators seem a little stiff (at least given my experience from riding similar simulators from them). But then again, the PvZ ride at Carowinds is being developed by Alterface. So since CF has been recently partnering with more companies, and given what I've seen from MediaMation, the MX4D system would be an interesting fit to the attraction. But really, we have no idea who's actually behind the tech to this ride. Time will tell what company CF is working with for this. For now we can only speculate.

Force

Hershey