jmicha Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 ^^B&M calls it a megacoaster, which is just the coaster type. It has nothing to do with the height of it. Their megacoasters can be of any height. The smallest is Hollywood Dream and the largest now is Leviathan. Other people use megacoaster to describe 200-299 foot coasters, but B&M uses it to describe the ride type instead. I'm super excited to see this thing testing hopefully next month. This and Shambhala appear to be potentially awesome rides. I've liked the three B&M megacoasters I've been on quite a bit, so hopefully I will get the opportunity to ride this sometime in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Wasn't 'Giga Coaster' a term coined by Intamin anyway? And enthusiasts just use it to describe the other two? Does/did Morgan have an official category for SD2k, or did everybody just decide to call it a giga coaster. Either way, Leviathan is really tall, really big and looks really fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 ^Hyper, giga, and strata are all terms coined by Cedar Point's marketing team, because they were the first to break each of those barriers will full-circuit coasters. The terms stuck, so that's just what we call them. Superman at SFA is an "Intamin Megacoaster" according to the trains, and all the B&M hypers are "B&M Megacoasters" as well. This might be the deadly "Intimidator" trims where it drastically slows the train down. No, these are single trim brakes that can grab the train if it's going in excess of the speed range it's designed to stay within. Is this really so hard to understand...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Did a bit of research and it appears that Leviathan is not a giga coaster...its a hyper....according to what B&M has called it. The original construction plans for Leviathan clearly stated "Giga Coaster" on them (not to mention many of the tags on different materials used). Intamin/Cedar Point may have been the first to use the term, however it's generally accepted that any roller coaster over 300 feet is a "Giga" coaster. It's similar to how a "Strata" coaster is generally accepted as any roller coaster over 400 feet. But if you look at the name given to that coaster type by Intamin, they're in the group "Accelerator Coasters". B&M calls one of their designs a "Hyper" coaster. Intamin calls that same height category "Mega" coasters. So does that mean Intamin hasn't built any hyper coasters? Really, this is just semantics. Sure individual companies will call their designs different things however, the general coaster community calls coasters over 200ft "hypers", over 300ft "gigas" and over 400ft "stratas". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Really, this is just semantics. Sure individual companies will call their designs different things however, the general coaster community calls coasters over 200ft "hypers", over 300ft "gigas" and over 400ft "stratas". To me, that is all that matters. Regardless of origin, they are widely used and understood terms. I will add, though, that I usually group mini-hypers in with hypers, and I may exclude some 200-299' rides from the hyper category if they're not in the style of a traditional hyper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
australianalex Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 By height classification, Levaithan is a Giga Coaster. Its model, however, is the Hyper Coaster model. Just like how Goliath at Walibi World and Expedition Geforce aren't hyper/mega coasters by height classification, but Intamin calls them megacoasters as thats the model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asimowalk Posted February 16, 2012 Share Posted February 16, 2012 Beating the 300' height mark to me has always meant giga coaster. It seems like the best way to market the coaster anyway, what with the bunched up pantyhose over the fact that Behemoth (a hyper coaster) is in the same park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Ultimately it's up to the park what they want to classify it as since it's their coaster that they bought from the manufacturer. Canada's Wonderland can call it a OMGWTF300footLOLZ coaster if they really wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo234 Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 and seriously, does it really matter what its called. Doesnt it really matter how it rides, and seeing as how the trains are just getting delivered and it hasnt made a first run we can only guess on that, but no mater what its a pretty beast and one we should all be excited to experience eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asimowalk Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 New pictures on Facebook! Full album is here Absolutely loving what they've done with the station. It's going to look great when it's complete. Any info on what the sign may be like? I know Behemoth's signage was explained early in the construction tours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Leviathan is a giga coaster, if you don't believe it, you probably woke up on the wrong side of the bed today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intimidator305 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 I can't wait to see how Cedar Fair themes this to go with the medieval theme of the area. Behemoth obviously was a generic themed ride with a few modern twists (the sign, station, ect.), but in my opinion it fit the area that it is in well. Cedar Fair suprsingly did a nice job on the Intimidator areas... so let's hope this turns out to be good too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 They have not yet announced the details about the sign/entry plaza. It will look amazing when it's done though! The station area is being themed in a similar fashion to the other coaster stations in the Med area. Cyber Central arcade is also getting a make-over to match the Medieval theme once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 It'd be nice to see CW going back to actual themed lands. Medieval Faire seems the closest to being it's original theme; a few name changes, some paint and scenery and the area could be really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomNick Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 That station is looking really sharp! I too am looking forward to seeing what they do with the entry plaza. The coaster itself still looks amazing and is a definite must-ride for me. The only coaster I'm more excited to ride is Skyrush at Hershey. I'm hoping that Leviathan delivers the kind of forces that it looks like it will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlover420 Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is the station supposed to be themed to something special? Or will it just be a building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asimowalk Posted February 19, 2012 Share Posted February 19, 2012 Is the station supposed to be themed to something special? Or will it just be a building? The stations for the coasters in Medieval Faire have some medieval elements so they're building Leviathan's station to fit in. The hanging lantern light fixtures and wooden structure (or at least the appearance) are some of the nice features to the stations. Leviathan might be the best with a new shingle roof since some of the older coasters (and the park entrance) had their roofs replaced with metal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubala Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 So, I will be heading up to Canada's Wonderland at the end of April to participate in the first ride charity auction for Leviathan on April 27, 2012. I will have one extra to ticket to the park for that evening. This ticket does not include a "first" ride on Leviathan, but, the park will be open on the evening of April 27th for winning auction bidders and their friends to enjoy. I would imagine that the park will also be open to the public on that night, but I am not sure. The park's website does not list that day as a regular operating day. If anyone is interested in using this ticket, please let me know. I hate to see it go to waste! Oh yeah, it's free! -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 The auction rides will happen in the afternoon. That evening is season pass preview night so you and your guest will be able to go around the park with everyone else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubala Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Awesome! Thanks Nick! Do you know if all of the other rides in the rest of the park should be operating? (I say "should" because I realize that there could be some rides down for maintenance.) -Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kunpc1 Posted February 23, 2012 Share Posted February 23, 2012 Yep, all the rides should be up and running for SPPN. I'll keep you posted as we get closer if there's anything you can expect to not be open that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chemical_echo Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 Have they given a time in the afternoon as to when the first rider's get their ride? Knowing that is the only thing keeping me from bidding. I'd love to be one of the first but I'm not missing work to do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 I can't wait to see how Cedar Fair themes this to go with the medieval theme of the area. Behemoth obviously was themed after Goliath at SFMM, SFOG, and La Ronde, but in my opinion it fit the area that it is in well. Cedar Fair suprsingly did a nice job on the Intimidator areas... so let's hope this turns out to be good too! Fixed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omgitsmatt93 Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 This may be the single most beautiful, sexy, incredible looking B&M I have ever laid eyes on. I love all B&M but this looks to be a gamechanger! intamin better watch their backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted February 24, 2012 Share Posted February 24, 2012 ^I really hope it's a game-changer as well, but in all likelihood, the only game being changed is B&M's own. For better or worse, Intamin takes many many more risks than Walter and Claude do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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