ash.1111 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 A water roller coaster by Mack (I'm guessing) is planned for Sea World on the Gold Coast. I'm just asking, what are they like to ride on and how long do they normally take to be built?
thomas2 Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 I've only ridden Poseidon at Europa Park, but I was not really impressed by it. The splash(es) didn't really got me wet, and I found the coaster to be a bit rough (actually uncomfortable is a better word). I did however liked that the curvy drops and the theming was beautifull, but that depends on the park.
Jew Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 I'm surprised these haven't caught on with more parks. Finally something new and exciting besides the standard raft ride/flume ride/chute-the-chute that every park has some combination of...you would think parks would jump at the chance to market something unique.
SharkTums Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 I think the Mack Water Coasters are a lot of fun. Just make sure it's a Mack Water Coaster and not a Mack Supersplash...those are just a splashdown boat no matter how many credits Jeff Johnson counts it as.
Adrenaline_Rush Posted January 31, 2008 Posted January 31, 2008 My favorite water coaster, is Dudley Do Rights Ripsaw Falls! I dont think any other water ride (based on water coasters) could ever live up to its name!
knottslover77 Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 My favorite water coaster, is Dudley Do Rights Ripsaw Falls! I dont think any other water ride (based on water coasters) could ever live up to its name! If your Jeff Johnson. Jay"it's not a credit in my mind"Salahi
downunder Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I've been on the CA and FLA Journey's To Atlantis and that one at Mt Olympus and I was pretty much get the credit and forget them, rather blah, Though JTA at FLA had good theming.
sam06pr Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 I have only Been on JTA in Sea World Florida and it was a good ride...thanks to the whole ride being themed excessively. Other than that it's a good water ride. The coaster portion is too short.
Cyber.Fiber Posted February 1, 2008 Posted February 1, 2008 It depends, Many of the smaller layouts consist of a predrop/turn table/drop combination. (Think That's Right) These are fun to ride. Then there are the full sized ones: River Channel/Drop/Coaster Section combinations. The better of the two are the full sized ones like Journey To Atlantis. They are overall just more fun to ride and have more variety
the sound Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 A water roller coaster by Mack (I'm guessing) is planned for Sea World on the Gold Coast. I haven't heard anything about this, when is it supposed to be opening?
kraken613 Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 JTA in Orlando can soak you! I really like them though.
Gav Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 ^Who knows, the state government is apparently in support of it, and it has been considered as recently as 4 months ago. I'm expecting an opening post 2009, given the Hippopotamus exhibit is what is in line next. You can see more about it here: http://www.roller-coaster.com.au/forums/index.php?showtopic=3924 As for my thoughts on water coasters, they are pretty good actually, I'd think of it as a more intense version of a shoot the chute since they have those high speed turns. They do what they do well, and aren't excessively wet. They lend themselves to being themed well, and appear to be a crowd favourite.
Pufferfish Posted February 2, 2008 Posted February 2, 2008 I love JTA in SWO ! It is probably the best water ride I have ever been on. As long as it is like that, it should be good. Best of all it counts as a credit.
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