Bzurn Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I think that photo might be a teaser I'm stopping by the park for a few hours I really think your going to see a water park expansion Excalibur closing maybe that will be replaced by a giant frisbee included with the water park expansion. I did speak with the GM last week mentioned about adding a frisbee he told me that they are working on something for 2018. So we could get the frisbee the same year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 ^I wouldn't hold my breath for more than one addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbcoaster Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 it would be cool in WT turnaround because it's next to North Star but also would look nice in other spots. How did u do that with the pics? Google Earth and Photoshop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Rod Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I stopped by the park this morning for a few hours. I noticed when I rode Renegade you can see it from the top of the lift hill there are two new orange flags just to the right were the enterprise is sitting down in the employee parking lot. Can anyone else confirm this? Any photos? Those flags weren't there last night when I was on Renegade with Mike. Orange flags are survey markers?I'm going to Cedar Point staying at Hotel Breakers for a week this Sunday and Kings Island so I won't be at the park for 2 week's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikxy Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 What one do u think is more likely in 2018? A frisbee or a boomerang I have no idea. But, using the same visual aid I did before, but with maXair from CP, a frisbee could fit in a lot of places. That frisbee looks way undersized. Valleyfair would definitely get a larger model and that does not look to size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbcoaster Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 (edited) That frisbee looks way undersized. Valleyfair would definitely get a larger model and that does not look to size. I used Google Earth images of CP and VF taken at the same eye altitude above ground in order to get the scale correct. That is maXair's actual size if it were placed in VF. Below is a composite of VF, CP, and CW, all taken from 17,335 feet above. From left: Valleyfair, Cedar Point, Canada's Wonderland (to scale) Edited June 16, 2017 by Drbcoaster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Rod Posted June 16, 2017 Share Posted June 16, 2017 I would like to see a size like Max Air or Black Widow like at Kennywood that would fit perfectly and the ideal spot would be in Rip Tids location right next to Xtreme Swing and Power Tower. If Excalibur were to close I wouldn't mind seeing a huge frisbee to replace Excalibur. I would be happy if all we got was a frisbee for 2018 and I think it would be a crowd favorite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikxy Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 That frisbee looks way undersized. Valleyfair would definitely get a larger model and that does not look to size. I used Google Earth images of CP and VF taken at the same eye altitude above ground in order to get the scale correct. That is maXair's actual size if it were placed in VF. Below is a composite of VF, CP, and CW, all taken from 17,335 feet above. Jeez, I otta' get my eyes checked. I've only been on maXair a couple times, sorry. I thought it would be bigger on maps lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drbcoaster Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Jeez, I otta' get my eyes checked. I've only been on maXair a couple times, sorry. I thought it would be bigger on maps lol No need for an eye exam. It's a big ride - but the size is mostly about height and the swing of the pendulum. As far as its footprint, it's surprisingly small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 Unfortunately, a HUSS giant Frisbee hasn't been built in this country since 2005, (I wish I knew why) so we have I think 4 Zamperlas (3 six flags and kennywood) here now and 2 Mondials (KD and Can Wonderland), so both of those models are slightly smaller than the HUSS ones, with the Mondial being the smallest of the 3. With the continuing relationship with Mondial, I would think that would be the best contender for a giant frisbee. I just don't think that will be the next ride, personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted June 17, 2017 Share Posted June 17, 2017 If we ever get a Frisbee, I bet it would likely be a Mondial model. Kings Dominion added theirs last year and it sounds like it has gone over well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomike05 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Here are some pictures of the back parking lot. The dirt road is complete new and was build this week. And the other pictures are of the heavy machinery(they weren't working on anything today). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 ^ Perfect response! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donomike05 Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 ^[attachment=0]c27892fd9224452fc69af82a489f6acb.jpg[/attachment] Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I'm reposting Donomike05's pictures. So can somebody circle on the google earth of where this all is? I see you got a shot of the Knotts Riptide gondola. photo by Donomike05 photo by Donomike05 photo by Donomike05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I would say in this area: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightning Rod Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 There are two new orange flags just to the right were the enterprise sits down in the employee parking lot it's visible from the top of Renegade lift hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzurn Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Why would they put knotts berry farms riptide at valleyfair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Why would they put knotts berry farms riptide at valleyfair? They are using it for parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bzurn Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Why would they put knotts berry farms riptide at valleyfair? They are using it for parts. Wdym by parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikxy Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 I have a friend in rides who works riptide and he says they are lucky if it only closes once a day. What happens is the arms become kind of off-set a tiny bit and it just shuts down the entire system and they wait and get it back up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Why would they put knotts berry farms riptide at valleyfair? They are using it for parts. Wdym by parts? In a similar fashion that humans can donate organs after death, the ride gets torn apart until maintenance finds the part(s) they need to make the ride less of a The remainder is waiting to either donate parts or get shipped to a scrapheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 Why would they put knotts berry farms riptide at valleyfair? They are using it for parts. Wdym by parts? They will use parts of Knott's Riptide when parts on the one already at Valleyfair wear out and need replacing. This is quite common in the amusement park industry when a park closes a ride and no longer needs it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToNC Posted June 18, 2017 Share Posted June 18, 2017 How many HUSS Top Spins are left in the Chain? I know there are at least 3 (KD, CGA, and VF) but I'm not sure how many are left outside of that with the mass removal for use of spare parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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