patrick_rc_fan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Currently on site; 2 large excavators 1 mini excavator 4 bulldozers, 1 of which just arrived on a flat bed truck 2 days ago. 2 construction trailers 1 next to Behemoth and another over by splash works/ white water canyon. My guess to land clearing by splash works is cause they can't land clear right next to the wave pool during splash works operational season. Wonder if that's for the "new attraction", or splash works additions this year? The attractions are up already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 it's not for splash works as Cabanas are up and concrete is done, and typhoon is up and one as well. The land clearing going on is either for a major coaster or another splash works expansion in 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoFCfan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Ok, so my predictions for a B&M Blitz is off the table, it isn't happening, the layout looks a bit too big for one. But now I say either a Winged or a Floorless Coaster going in. Make things a bit interesting, Maybe the first Launched Floorless would be insane!!! But I'd be good with a Launched Wing Coaster. Either way, launched or Lift Hill both would be unique and have new elements designed into them. Also hoping for LOTS of inversions because there are so little coasters in the park that have inversions. So no doubt CF are aiming for that, but if they don't have them then I'd be a bit disappointed tbh.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 ^Well, considering CW's last two major coasters didn't have inversions, I'm pretty sure the next one will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 On a more current park note...Have they done any more work on Guardian yet, as in put in a proper "queue" area outside the mountain (last year it got a bit haphazard just standing outside down to the waterfall), put in a merchandise shop or added any extra theming inside? I think the Guardian is an excellent addition to the park, but as was speculated when it opened...I am not sure if it is completely finished themewise...especially the line up area. For those that have visited already this season..have there been any upgrades? Having just read the review of the new ride at Knotts, they have that ride exiting into a shop to sell merchandise. I always thought they would do the same here. Absolutely nothing has changed from last year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoFCfan Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 Just read through some older posts, and saw the naming rights and name ideas for Coasters. If it does end up being a Floorless then I can see it being called Mamba, but if it is a Winger then Ziz for sure. But if the plan for it being a MASSIVE coaster, then I see it opening for 2017 though. Because for sure footers would have been poured in by now if it was as big as Behemoth. But Floorless and Winged Coasters tend to be a bit more smaller and Footers NEED to be poured soon. When were footers poured in for Behemoth for sure though? I heard they were poured in the month of June. So maybe next month the footers would be poured in and Supports start arriving at the park on trucks (which would be interesting because we get to see what colour the ride would be) and being installed during the summer. Then the announcement in August. Tracks start arriving at the same time and start being installed throughout the winter and Station would also be built. Then testing would start maybe late February and continue until opening day next year. I think within this timeline, this ride can get done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 ^I don't think they would call it Mamba because they already have a Hypercoaster called that at World's of Fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AaronYee Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I've said this before, but since not too long ago a lot of us were complaining on how un-menacing the name "Ziz" was , I went out and researched other names that "Ziz" was called in mythology, names such as Renanin, and Son of Nest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 ^I don't think they would call it Mamba because they already have a Hypercoaster called that at World's of Fun. It was trademarked in Canada so anything is possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I've said this before, but since not too long ago a lot of us were complaining on how un-menacing the name "Ziz" was , I went out and researched other names that "Ziz" was called in mythology, names such as Renanin, and Son of Nest Renanin sounds cool, and a little similar to the other two B&M names. Only issue they might have is that it sounds a little too much like CPs "new" ride (yes, I know it's in a different park, but the ride at CP did actually get some attention up here in Canada, so us never know). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 May 20, 2015 Construction update on *PROJECT 2016* So there are now red stakes near Minebuster and some digging going on, but most importantly there is a MASSIVE amount of land clearing going on they are bringing in dirt and flattening the land beside Minebuster! I'm starting to think were getting an RMC on Minebuster in 2016 and the Skyrider replacement will be 2017 like the rumor has been suggesting. More to add to this RMC is theres a new road being built leading towards Minebuster from underneath Behemoths Helix. NEW Cabanas NEW splash pad with a dump bucket New kiddie play area. new construction path being built heading towards Minebuster Excavator creating new path towards Minebuster MASSIVE land clearing around Minebuster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoFCfan Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 RMC Iron Horse on Minebuster is now something I put on the betting table for 2016. Around $10-$15 Million. Then Project Skyrider replacement will be 2017. But if maybe by any chance we get a flat ride... I do hope for something like Spin Doctor at Black Pool Pleasure beach, because I loved that Mach 3 one at the CNE and Ride it every year I go to the EX before a TFC game at BMO But I'm sure whatever we get for a flat ride would be "Unique". But yeah, RMC for 2016 and new Coaster 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicman Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 A cool new video from Wonderland: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 20, 2015 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I can't describe the mass of land the land clearing takes up along side Minebuster and now with red stakes beside it near the entrance of the ride I am sold on an RMC of Minebuster for 2016 and major coaster addition in Skyriders plot of land in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 ^Really? Two major additions in two years? Do you know how much that would cost!!!! RMCing isn't cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 ^Really? Two major additions in two years? Do you know how much that would cost!!!! RMCing isn't cheap. correction RMCing is cheap, it costs as much as most thrill rides. Windseeker and WMG cost the same amount as an RMC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarFair1 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 This is what I saw today and took pictures of indepth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I guess but I personally don't see two coasters in two years. But like I said above, anything is possible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 ^I also think it's a little unlikely, however, we also never thought Wonderland would build a hyper as well as giga (first B&M giga to boot). Also makes sense for them to get the RMC done this next year to beat out la ronde (if they decide to build an RMC for their 50th aniversery in 2017). Additionally, the land clearing may not be for an RMC at all. The skyrider replacement could simply be interacting with minebuster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoFCfan Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Well Time Warp and Back Lot Stunt Coaster (Italian Job at the time) were both built in a two year period. So again, Anything can still happen. Guardian was somewhat around $10Million and so would an RMC upgrade on Minebuster... Then I can see a 25-30 Million Dollar coaster in 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denning Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 As great as an RMC would be - a few thoughts 1. RMC's seem to be a six flags exclusive supplier. What makes us think that Cedar Fair will be willing to work with them so soon? 2. When was the last time a cedar fair park built a wooden coaster? 3. None of the RMC's to date how been a simple out and back like minebuster. I don't think the layout is conducive to their particular set of skills. If anything Wilde Beast is a better fit although probably not big enough a ride for a meaningful conversion 4. Having given up a coaster last year and promising publically a replacement coaster - doing a makeover of an existing ride which will not be an additional coaster will probably not have the same reception as a new coaster 5. La Monstre at La Ronde is perfect for an RMC look what they did with the double tracked collossous- why would Wonderland knowingly build something that will be so easily eclipsed in the near future? 6. I think the next ride will be a looping B&M the question is whether it is a wingrider, launched wingrider or a proper floorless. If the GP gravitates to Rougarou I could see them build a nice Banshee like record breaker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoFCfan Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Ya on the CWMania FB page, Josh mentioned that it is Six Flags exclusive for an RMC which sucks.... So no RMC for sure. So 2017 Coaster is on the horizon.... but I really really was hoping for something awesome in 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadianparkfan Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 ^^Very good points, but I still see RMC & CW Eventually Working together (two non six flags parks have bought RMCs). Also, wouldn't outlaw run (one of the better RMCs) be more an out and back coaster? Plus, I seem to remember Alan saying how he actually found different ride types/situations actually force the company to come up with better/more innovative ride designs. ^EDIT: If six flags is in fact the only chain that's doing RMC remakes, let's at least hope they get around to all their parks so that A: La Ronde will eventually get one (maybe something TC-Esque) and B: So RMC might be freed up for other chains such as CF once SF is finished all their remakes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom497 Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 2. When was the last time a cedar fair park built a wooden coaster?. 2013; Gold Striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeagain? Posted May 21, 2015 Share Posted May 21, 2015 RMC isn't in any sort of exclusive Six Flags deal. Six Flags just continually buys enough each season so they've been (almost) the only ones to install RMC coasters. With their new track manufacturing facilities that they've finished it's likely we'll see more in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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