asr Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Elvis was stationed in Germany - that settles it. It must be B&M. Except B&M is in Switzerland. Thus, this is obviously a Gerstlaurer Maurer-Sohne, or Mack. Infact, it is 4D Waterhypercoaster Aquatraxxx from Mack. The Dippin Dots guy down the street from SFMM told me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 ^interesting idea, that would certainly draw a crowd. Personally, I think we could all be wrong and it turn out to be some Morgan Hypercoaster at 150 feet. We can't tell anything from footers, because any company can use any style footer, or bolt configuration, depending on what is needed to properly support the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoasters Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I love Goliath at La Ronde, but I want a coaster of at least over 200ft tall in Canada and I believe that CW will have it. I think that an Intamin hypercoaster would make sense and be good for the quality of the coasters at the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Elvis was stationed in Germany - that settles it. It must be B&M. That's a lot of fake Elvises for the rest of the footers. ...You'll have to shoot them ALL to be safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrownStreak Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Does anyone other than find it humerous that parks announce when they are going to make an announcement? Think about that for a minute or don't I don't care I'm just sitting here thinking really odd thoughts as I wait for my body to get used to my new meds:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 ^I don't think its all that weird because parks do it all the time. Hershey is doing it this year and they did it last year with the boardwalk. Also BGE did it with Griffon last year. So I think it's pretty normal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 They are just building up the hype, but the only people who care are coaster enthusiasts and possibly the media. Hopefully it is an Intamin hyper, but I could see it being a Morgan too though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Of course B&M is Swiss - I'm an Does anyone other than find it humerous that parks announce when they are going to make an announcement? Think about that for a minute or don't I don't care I'm just sitting here thinking really odd thoughts as I wait for my body to get used to my new meds:) The only reason I don't think it odd with amusement parks is that enthusiasts know that change is coming once footings and markings are seen. Why don't the parks make the announcement right away? Probably becasue there are a lot of i's to be dotted and t's to be crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingofKamelot Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Just gonna throw this out there; Has anyone considered a Dive Machine? It would still be a hyper coaster if it topped 200 feet, and would be something Canada has never seen before. As far as we know, the Busch contract only extends to the US's borders and not North America. This could be Cedar Fair's way to experiment with the Dive Machine for when the Busch contract eventually expires. The only thing that works against this is that apparently there are footers spread out in a B&M Hyper Coaster design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xX-Linde-Xx Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I don't think it is a dive machine cause the footprint is too big. There is a job posting on the CW website for a maintenance worker who is comfortable at heights if approximately 340 ft Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Here are the job requirements: Rides Mechanical Supervisor CANDIDATE PROFILE: We are looking for a strong leader to join our Supervisory Team. The successful candidate will be an analytical thinker with proven time-management and people- management skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to positively motivate the team, multi -task and meet the challenges of a fast paced diverse environment. SCOPE OF POSITION: In conjunction with the Manager the Supervisor will plan, schedule, organize and oversee the maintenance of the Rides Mechanical daily operations, annual re-builds, PM programs and installations. JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: * Committed to providing a high level of service and maintenance for our guest * Assists with the planning, development and strategies for the rides department * Recruit, hire, train and supervise seasonal mechanical maintenance team * Ensures all related PM programs are completed and appropriately documented within the designed maintenance system. * Plans, schedules and supervises the rides mechanical maintenance of the park rides and related equipment. * Assists the Manager with budgets, ordering, hiring, training and development * Assists with the coordination and supervision of all new ride installations, upgrades and modifications * Act as a liaison between department crews, external departments and contractors and ride manufactures as needed * Oversee records, reports, inspections, processes and procedures related to Rides Mechanical REQUIREMENTS: * Leading by example the Supervisor will have a strong Mechanical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and general mechanical maintenance. A knowledge of electrical control systems would be an asset. * Ensuring all Health & Safety guidelines are adhered to, the Supervisor will continually improve existing procedures and systems proposing improvements where applicable. * Proven supervisory/leadership experience * Minimum ten (10) years of experience as a licensed technician in a mechanical trade in a diverse environment * Strong written and oral communication skills * Proven ability to lead a team in a positive and productive manner * Strong judgment and analytical skills * Valid Ontario driver’s license * Ability to work from manuals and blue prints is essential * Ability to work shifts weekends and holidays as required * Ownership of tools and safety boots * Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions * Required to meet the physical demands of the job including: weights of up to 23kg, heights of 106m, frequent standing, walking, twisting, reaching, bending, crawling and ability to work with ladders Park Link Wow, 347 feet in the air...this might be really really big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperlink27 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I was there about a month ago and it is quite a layout over between Sledgehammer and The Italian Job. You can see my construction pictures here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=37830&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=20 just scroll all the way to the bottom of the page. They are also going to build it over a water feature which has currently been blocked off in sections. We actually saw a park official walking by with 2 construction supervisors (see the guys in the pictures) when we were in the queue for The Italian Job. We asked what it was and he just smiled and said "I really don't know..." YEAH RIGHT! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzimm Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 I'm definitely excited to see what it'll be (thanks for the pictures, by the way). I wish I still worked there, but I told a friend who still does where the construction is, and he said he'll go over there today and pester them about it on his break. I hope he doesn't get fired for it, haha. Well either way, it's only 6 days until they announce it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pufferfish Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Well, 347 feet sort of validates the option of an Intamin Giga Coaster. That's a little too high in my mind to be a B&M Hyper. This definitely has my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBOrrell Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 My son works there. He said that they were told that it was a coaster similar to Millenium Force in height and length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 If that is true, then let's hope that just the height and length are similar. Canada's Wonderland needs a great coaster, and not just a similar Millennium Force. I hope something like a giga version of Expedition GeForce or Superman: Ride of Steel is on it's way to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeemerBoy Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 If they got something along the lines of EGF: The North American version, then Canada would have something to seriously be proud of besides...... ....ummmm..... *crickets chirping* .....ummm...... ....well, then they'd have something to really be proud of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
307 Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 If they got something along the lines of EGF: The North American version, then Canada would have something to seriously be proud of besides...... ....ummmm..... *crickets chirping* .....ummm...... ....well, then they'd have something to really be proud of. Hey don't forget about this guy Edit: 250ft log flume with a 100ft Canadian flag on top Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadmos Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Bring back Zumba Flume! Whatever this is, it is already guaranteed to have 3 hours lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzimm Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Well, with the whole 347 feet in the air thing on the job post... that doesn't necessarily mean the height of the coaster. It could be the height suspended above the coaster that they would need to be in order to get things in place (on a crane, etc.). Also, we can't be sure if the post is even for working on this project... it could actually just be ride maintenance in general and other mechanical supervisor things... as it clearly says. After all, I don't see it anywhere saying anything about supervising the construction of an entirely new ride. Don't they hire a construction crew to take care of the construction of new rides anyways? I don't think anybody expects Wonderland staff to know how to build a new roller coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shesaidboom Posted August 21, 2007 Share Posted August 21, 2007 Bring back Zumba Flume! I agree!!! That was my favourite ride in the park until they ripped it out for Top Gun Revenge of Zumba Flume!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vffreak07 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 Something you guys might be interested in. . . http://image.bayimg.com/dagbjaabc.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deano Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 ^ Looks like a kick a$$ B&M hyper to me. Where did that come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 What is that looks like a B&M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 I don't know though. A 175 foot B&M hyper wouldn't qualify as "something Canada has never seen before". Goliath is about 175 feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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