dougr Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 As long as a naked Richard Hatch isn't riding beside me... ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l3ite_me1313 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I wouldn't know because I have never ridden one. But These things seem very boring and non forceful to me. I would much rather ride a frisbee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastaman Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 is this a zamperla ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shockwave Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Yeah. It's based on the Disk-O flat ride. Â I'm not bothered what the park call it, it looks like it'll be a lot of fun as all the Disk-O rides are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Palooza Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Unbelievable! I kept looking for this update, but I didn't see it until now. Thanks for posting it! Â I also don't know about this ride. I don't want to get wet, then ride a so-called rollercoaster. It might be a fun ride, but my question would be how wet will you get? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Our state is so small, almost everyone in it is related to Richard Hatch. Â Anyways, I've never been on a conventional Disko, but considering the thing's powered I would definately agree that it's just a bizzare flat ride. Â I think the interactive water thing sounds cool, hope it all fits in the budget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 I still like how they're trying to pass this off as a roller coaster, then going on to say they now have more coasters than anyone else in Northern California, yet they had 2 more real coasters back 3 years ago! Â If we're counting this as a coaster, I'm now up to like 6,493 credits with all the pirate ships, disk-os, rock n tugs, etc that I've been on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy618 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 For me it's nothing to get excited over. Its small, it's powered and it looks boring. Plus, I live on the other side of the country. So I am not that excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 For me it's nothing to get excited over. Its small, it's powered and it looks boring. Plus, I live on the other side of the country. So I am not that excited. Â Translation: WHAAA!!! Dorney didn't get one!!!! Â j/k! Â I think it looks pretty kick ass. I love the outward facing seats on Disk-O's, they really give you a lot of freedom of movement. Plus the park really hasn't had much in the way of new rides in a while, plus they;ve lost 2 coasters! Â I don't care if it counts as a coaster, ferris wheel, or what. I'm just glad the park got something cool! Â ...except with the marketing there's going to be hour long waits for a Disk-O! Â -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien666 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 You know, I saw a video on Zamperla's website of that "Coaster". It didn't look real exciting. Â The car took a while just to get over the hump! I think the water effects are put in to keep people interested on the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush985 Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Yea, Its nice to see the park get something nice. I can't wait to get a ride on it, and see all the theming. It's gonna be one of hte best themed rides at PGA. Â -RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacking Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Disk-Os are tons of fun, so I think this ride should be great. Adding a little hill to the traditional Disk-O looks like a fun little twist. Not a coaster though. Â Survivor (a show I love) seems like an interesting choice to theme a ride around. I am curious how this "immunity challenge" before the ride works. Does it basically do the function of a preshow? Weird idea, but fits in with the theme. Where in the park will this ride be located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Yes, the concept drawing looks pretty good--it would fit well at PKD in the Congo section. But where is it going at Great America? The last time I checked, the USA lacks any heavily jungled areas except for Hawaii. Â Then again, they do have an Australian-themed water park. Â So much for the old concept of a "stylistic" vision of America (the park's original concept). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I think it's going in the dead area between Grizzly's exit and the Skyway station in the back of the park. Â Too bad they couldn't have taken out Grizzly itself!! Â Cause...you know...it sucks... Â -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Interesting! Â I call it "let's steal SFMW's ideas!" Â http://americacoasters.com/Photos/SFMW/42.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien666 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 ^Totally different type of ride. Similar, but not the same! I'd hardly call this a rip off from SFMW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V2-dude Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 ^I mean the theming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush985 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 How is the theming ripped off at all? Maybe i'm blind.. But... -RD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I think this looks pretty cool. Is it best to visit PGA at the beginning or end of the season? I would love to get up there to get the credits at this park. Â Guy "I want to get all my Nor-Cal credits this year." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Guy, Â It has been my experience, since I only live about 10 minutes away from PGA and spend a lot of time there, (and used to work there), that during the season it's best to go during the week-Monday thru Thursday. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday are generally "light" days. <10-30 min wait for Invertigo versus 45min to an hour or more on the weekends and Friday, for example> Too many people there during Friday-Sunday, it makes waiting in long lines to go on short rides not worth it. But towards the end of the season is probably the best time to go as the crowds start thinning out. And and hot days, lookout! Boomerang Bay gets slammed!. Â -It's worth the trip, for the few coasters it has (minus Fizzly) Drop Zone, and a few other attractions, the park itself is beutiful and well maintained. Whenever I need a quick coaster fix, I'll just pop over there for a few rides before work. Â BTW: Â Be warned, Vortex is a real head banger. Â Hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hattuchili Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I like what I see from the first pictures! I am sure Survivor could be a nice attraction!  --Sören Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterguy59 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I wonder if any other Paramounts parks will get one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien666 Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 ^^ BTW V2 Dude, I hardly say the theming is ripped off too. Tazmanian Devil has a industrial look to it more then a tribal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 Thank you very much. Are you gonna be at Green beer, Cheer, & Fear? Â I'm looking forward to meeting new peeps. Â Guy "A great time should be had by all." Koepp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveR Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 We visit PGA often and are trying to figure out where they are going to put Survivor. Â From the few construction photos available, it looks to me like PGA is going to plop it where Centrifuge is. (They'd have to remove it.) In one photo you can see a cone-shaped buliding: Kid's Stuff, and the gondola ride: (Delta Flyer). It's one of the few places with a clump of trees that will fit in with the jungle theme. And it's near the water park. Â On a larger note, I wish Great America would add more "real" coasters. In the past few years they have been concentrating on Boomerang Bay, their water park. Sadly, their thrill rides have suffered. (Top Gun and Invertigo are awesome, though!) Â On a positive note, PGA has been making a strong effort to make the park more "Family Friendly". Going to PGA is always a much more enjoyable experience than any Six Flags park provides: i.e. Marine World. Â So I guess we are mixed up. We like the family atmosphere goal of PGA, but want more thrill rides. Which park is best at achieving that balance? Â Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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