grsupercity Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 This should be a perfect fit for this park - I'm all down for parks of this size adding these. As far as I know, there have been no troubles on Superman at SFDK yet and I hope these continue to be reliable rides years down the road since so many parks are investing in them! As much as I'd prefer something bigger (especially a similar, slightly bigger and better version of Lightning Run!) at Michigan's Adventure, I'd be pretty happy with one of these clones there as well! Haven't ridden any of them yet, but they do look pretty fun. Chance burned there bridge with CF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike okay Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 What is the history between CF and chance about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewoplis Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Wow, these are popping up everywhere. Can't complain though, I rather have this than a boomerang! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_mamba Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 I haven't rode a ride like this yet however I was in the "aww really Busch Gardens" camp until one of my friends told that these rides actually really pack a punch. Congrats to them for adding a new proven roller coaster that will thrill guest. I hear that zero G roll is really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Wow, these are popping up everywhere. Can't complain though, I rather have this than a boomerang! Thou hast spoke aright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Great news!! People can say want but these rides are forceful and smooth. These IMO are more exciting than most of what B&M is installing these days (save probably Fury and Thunderbird) at 1/3 the cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Wow, these are popping up everywhere. Can't complain though, I rather have this than a boomerang! Those who prefer boomerangs can walk across the park and keep the line short for me. Or they can drive 45 minutes to Six Flags New England where they have 2 boomerangs! While a standard model, this is an excellent addition to the park. I rode Superman at SFDK last summer and it was my favorite ride in the park. The ride is non-stop intensity from start to finish with powerful launches and major air-time. The ride also has a really small footprint and will be very marketable (first launched coaster in New England). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrewoplis Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Wow, these are popping up everywhere. Can't complain though, I rather have this than a boomerang! Those who prefer boomerangs can walk across the park and keep the line short for me. Or they can drive 45 minutes to Six Flags New England where they have 2 boomerangs! While a standard model, this is an excellent addition to the park. I rode Superman at SFDK last summer and it was my favorite ride in the park. The ride is non-stop intensity from start to finish with powerful launches and major air-time. The ride also has a really small footprint and will be very marketable (first launched coaster in New England). THIS! Seriously, I've been riding Superman since the day it opened and it still remains one of my favorite coasters! They fit an action packed ride into a very small space and it's just a barrel of laughs the whole way through. Anyone on here who is mad about this addition has either never ridden one or is just upset that it's not a 500ft tall RMC 4D Aquatrax with fire and fog. This will make a wonderful new addition to what looks to be an already wonderful park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 Awesome!! I really like the look of these rides, and people say that they are awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderDash Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 This ride is really going to change the skyline of the park, its going to be awesome. And you should be able to see this thing driving on the road off of 84 along with Downtime and Sky Coaster. I think this is a great fit for the park. Still sad about Enterprise though, maybe they could get a new model version down the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camthedominator Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 When will the enterprise close? I want to get a ride on it before the only one anywhere close to me disappears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoulderDash Posted July 12, 2015 Share Posted July 12, 2015 I was told either August 10th or 17th but I think it is the 9th or 16th instead. (Sunday) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelRush Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Something I think would be cool was if they actually built in indoors (fear of the dark)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollerManic Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 I rode my first Premier 2nd gen launch Friday night, and i really hate the small fit. Those trains are cramped, and I have very long legs. Otherwise, it (Tempesto) is probably ond of my favorite rides. In the back car, the airtime on the second drop gives continuous ejector time until you hit the valley of the non-inverting loop (when incredible +g's are then found). If I had to chose a least-favorite moment, it would be the heartline roll - its the only break I got from the extreme forces! So I think Premier will win every time another on of these is built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Something I think would be cool was if they actually built in indoors (fear of the dark)! That would be an extremely large, ugly building... MAYBE extend the tunnel that superman used... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted July 13, 2015 Share Posted July 13, 2015 Something I think would be cool was if they actually built in indoors (fear of the dark)! I think there is one being built in Asia somewhere that's supposed to be indoors. Don't quote me tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigomkie Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 Great addition! just not so thrilled about the location they chose for it. Agreed, great addition but I would really have to see it to believe it. From the description, this is around DownTime, the most congested area of the park, and will dwarf the center of the park (Wildcat & Giant Wheel). Putting this down towards the end of the tram right alongside the lake, near Thunder Rapids, would have been perfect (or in place of Saw Mill Plunge). Not sure why put in such a congested area of the park (it also never made much since why Thunder Rapids is alone by the SkyRide). The area around DownTime is already really congested. As most lovers of Lake Compounce would say, anything they could do to spread out the attractions of the park while still maintaining the charm, is best. I trust that Lake Compounce has thought this through though, perhaps even contemplated theming and/or enclosing the majority of the base of the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (or in place of Saw Mill Plunge). Why would anyone want them to remove Saw Mill Plunge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted July 14, 2015 Share Posted July 14, 2015 (or in place of Saw Mill Plunge). Why would anyone want them to remove Saw Mill Plunge? Agreed. They should never remove that log flume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul9251 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 (edited) From the description, this is around DownTime, the most congested area of the park, and will dwarf the center of the park (Wildcat & Giant Wheel). Putting this down towards the end of the tram right alongside the lake, near Thunder Rapids, would have been perfect (or in place of Saw Mill Plunge). Not sure why put in such a congested area of the park (it also never made much since why Thunder Rapids is alone by the SkyRide). The area around DownTime is already really congested. As most lovers of Lake Compounce would say, anything they could do to spread out the attractions of the park while still maintaining the charm, is best. I trust that Lake Compounce has thought this through though, perhaps even contemplated theming and/or enclosing the majority of the base of the ride. Here's a photo of where the coaster will go courtesy of 'koasterkid' from the SFNE fourms: Sadly it will be replacing Enterprise. Edited July 16, 2015 by Paul9251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNYCoasterguy11 Posted July 15, 2015 Share Posted July 15, 2015 This is a great addition to LC, easily one of my favorite small parks even before this addition. I went for the first time in 2013 and found it very family friendly while still offering plenty of thrills. Also felt the prices of everything were good and the ease of walking around the park make it a winner. Boulder Dash is easily my #1Wooden Coaster. I feel the location would have been better along the lake or down near Thunder Rapids but with limited space already I can see why they did what they felt was best for its location. Now if they just add maybe one more family coaster to really round them out, seems like three of the five once phobia opens are more geared to the older thrill seeking set, even Wildcat is a little rough for younger kids. Still a great addition for a great park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paradox Posted July 23, 2015 Share Posted July 23, 2015 First track piece on site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArgoZ Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 We planned on going to the park today, however Boulder Dash is down for the next few days due to a lightning strike. Thankfully, it was posted to their website and Facebook page, which saved the drive and arrival disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Damn. I guess it's doubtful BD will be back up by Monday. Wanted to get night rides on Boulder Dash after visiting SFNE but this throws a wrench in that plan. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King of Ka Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Also missed out on BD today... thinking of going on Friday the 14th, assuming BD is back up will it most likely be running two trains or only one? I know the park can be stingy with that second train so if it's just going to be the one I'd probably postpone my trip until Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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