coasterbill Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 If Vortex is as bad as everyone says it is then a conversion seems like a no brainer. It did wonders for Rougarou and while I don't expect Vortex to be that good it could probably be one of the better rides in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigomkie Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 That's what I never got about Grizzly. Was it seriously modified at some point? Did someone think these long stretches (see below) of track would ever be a good idea? There are literally no real hills until the final run back to the station. It's honestly the most interesting (kind words) use of 3,200 feet of wood track in history. Credit: CoasterBuzz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livai Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 According to Screamscape, it is rumored that the Vortex conversion has been pushed back to 2017 or maybe wont happen at all. Either way, I feel like we wont get a new coaster anytime soon. Maybe in 10 years. Smh... Â Screamscape has been a lot less reliable lately. I wouldn't put to much thought into it! Â but what ? screamscape only reports and rumors often takes us. Â then however they are always the idea that Cedar Fair does not want to invest seriously in this park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Guys, I can guarantee you Vortex is going to be sold to another park. I highly doubt it's plausible to renovate a tiny worn down coaster, which Mantis was not. It would be cool to see a euro fighter or compact dive coaster go in its spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virus Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Guys, I can guarantee you Vortex is going to be sold to another park. I highly doubt it's plausible to renovate a tiny worn down coaster, which Mantis was not. It would be cool to see a euro fighter or compact dive coaster go in its spot. Â How is it any more plausible to relocate a "tiny worn down" coaster than to renovate it? It's not like it's going to be a "star" attraction at any other park, so you might as well keep it where it is and make it a decent ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Guys, I can guarantee you Vortex is going to be sold to another park. I highly doubt it's plausible to renovate a tiny worn down coaster, which Mantis was not. It would be cool to see a euro fighter or compact dive coaster go in its spot. Â How is it any more plausible to relocate a "tiny worn down" coaster than to renovate it? It's not like it's going to be a "star" attraction at any other park, so you might as well keep it where it is and make it a decent ride. Â It as a floorless would be okay at MIA, VF, WOF. Matt at CF has said a lot of times that he doesnt like ride relocations. So that is also doubtful. I think it as a floorless at CGA would be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
III Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 So.. have there been any definite updates or any signs of the supposed Vortex conversion (aside from the Screamscape update)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpsphil Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Ill just leave this right here. Found it on twitter earlier. Â http://www.latimes.com/travel/themeparks/la-trb-vr-coaster-canadas-wonderland-20150917-story.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I305forever Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Jesus that sounds retarded. I came to ride a roller coaster, not watch a fucking movie. It also doesnt sound too safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
III Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 ^ Â When I die I want Cedar Fair to lower me in my grave. Therefore they can let me down one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 When I die I want Cedar Fair to lower me in my grave. Therefore they can let me down one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 ^ Â When I die I want Cedar Fair to lower me in my grave. Therefore they can let me down one more time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dippindotsguy8 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 It as a floorless would be okay at MIA, VF, WOF. Â VF already has a 1980 Arrow that out-performs it. I'm honestly not sure what that ride would add to the lineup of any of those parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 When I die I want Cedar Fair to lower me in my grave. Therefore they can let me down one more time. Â Good one! I laughed loud enough that my co-worker actually asked what was so funny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 I wouldnt mind a few more like Iron Reef, that's pretty fun. KBF did say that although theyre not doing it this year because it's brand new, they will definitely be doing Haunt overlay for Iron Reef next year. The ease of doing that kind of thing is what he's talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigomkie Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 It as a floorless would be okay at MIA, VF, WOF. Â VF already has a 1980 Arrow that out-performs it. I'm honestly not sure what that ride would add to the lineup of any of those parks. Â Haha, no I would think that after the relocation and repackaging Vortex would look much like Iron Wolf's conversion into Apocalypse. That being said, Vortex being relocated by Cedar Fair is not what I see as improbable (they did it to three of park's original anchor steel coasters (the vekoma invertigo, the vekome flying dutchman, and schwarzkopfshuttle loop_. Â The problem is pretty simple: I don't ever think park management in any analysis could imagine trimming down the steel line-up to Demon and Flight Deck and let Vortex join Invertigo, Stealth, and Tidal Wave/Lightnin in the CGA graveyard. If Vortex is salvageable, they will do it. They already removed the three most proximal anchor coasters (Invertigo, Stealth, and Tidal Wave/Lightnin'). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vertigomkie Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 DELETE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 It as a floorless would be okay at MIA, VF, WOF. Â VF already has a 1980 Arrow that out-performs it. I'm honestly not sure what that ride would add to the lineup of any of those parks. Â Haha, no I would think that after the relocation and repackaging Vortex would look much like Iron Wolf's conversion into Apocalypse. That being said, Vortex being relocated by Cedar Fair is not what I see as improbable (they did it to three of park's original anchor steel coasters (the vekoma invertigo, the vekome flying dutchman, and schwarzkopfshuttle loop_. Â The problem is pretty simple: I don't ever think park management in any analysis could imagine trimming down the steel line-up to Demon and Flight Deck and let Vortex join Invertigo, Stealth, and Tidal Wave/Lightnin in the CGA graveyard. If Vortex is salvageable, they will do it. They already removed the three most proximal anchor coasters (Invertigo, Stealth, and Tidal Wave/Lightnin'). Â If they were to remove Vortex, the land locked park would have room for better improvements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If CGA removes Vortex, it'd be awesome if they'd replace it with a Hyper GTX or a Mack mega lite ala Alpina Blitz. With Ouimet in charge, there's probably a 0.01% chance of that happening though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superbatboy Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Double post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If they were to remove Vortex, the land locked park would have room for better improvements  If CGA removes Vortex, then the already lackluster coaster lineup will be even worse. CGA is getting left behind by SFDK, especially with the RMC Joker debuting next year. Gold Striker is a great ride, but everything else at the park is just kinda meh. Vortex is by no means a great coaster but it's better than no coaster. Converting it to a floorless would definitely be an improvement, but it's not gonna bring people to the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 If they were to remove Vortex, the land locked park would have room for better improvements  If CGA removes Vortex, then the already lackluster coaster lineup will be even worse. CGA is getting left behind by SFDK, especially with the RMC Joker debuting next year. Gold Striker is a great ride, but everything else at the park is just kinda meh. Vortex is by no means a great coaster but it's better than no coaster. Converting it to a floorless would definitely be an improvement, but it's not gonna bring people to the park.  Your post just proves by its best to replace it with something better. You just proved my point for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAWKIN_coaster38 Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 LOL so give people VR headsets on Grizzly so they don't notice that it's still a bad ride? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 LOL so give people VR headsets on Grizzly so they don't notice that it's still a bad ride? Â In all seriousness having an iron reef type interactive overlay thing on Grizzly would actually be pretty fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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