California Great America (CGA) Discussion Thread

[RAWKIN_coaster38]

I love the rock work! Who cares if it's a clone? It looks like it's going to be a great ride and fit in really well at the park, and it'll be unlike anything else in the state. Congrats, CGA!

[boldikus]

Is this the first time SF and CF have both announced clones of a prototype? Feels a little awkward.

[singemfrc]

I love the rock work! Who cares if it's a clone? It looks like it's going to be a great ride and fit in really well at the park, and it'll be unlike anything else in the state. Congrats, CGA!

Yeah I dont really get disappointment over clones, if it's a clone of a great ride then it's great.

[SFOGdude25]

If the scenery around the ride will look anything like the rendering, it's gonna look great!

Lol I love how low-key this announcement was compared to CP's and KD's. The reaction of the crowd to the rendering was just "whoa..." instead of "YEEAH WOOOO!!!"

[viking86]

That looks very nice! And unlike the SFFT version, this almost looks like it was designed to go in that location!

[chickenbowl]

I forsee a lot of complaining enthusiasts regarding that it's a clone. I don't care, I think it looks fantastic! The theming is a surprise too! Can't wait to get up here opening month

[coastin_dude]

Wow. Cedar Fair outclassed Six Flags even at a clone.

 

Wish it wasn't a Raptor but this does look like a good ride with decent theming.

[ThemeParkJunkie51290]

I LOVE IT! It's a mirror image, but I personally think it's visually appealing than Wonder Woman! The rock work theming is just stunning! Definitely making plans to visit next year!

[DoinItForTheFame]

Spoiler alert: RMC does clones now.

 

Oh darn. What a tragedy.

 

This looks much more superior than Six Flags. It's crazy to see the difference a little theming can do to a coaster!

[fiestatexasfan]

If the scenery around the ride will look anything like the rendering, it's gonna look great!

Lol I love how low-key this announcement was compared to CP's and KD's. The reaction of the crowd to the rendering was just "whoa..." instead of "YEEAH WOOOO!!!"

I know right.

[thedazza]

Spoiler alert: RMC does clones now.

 

But it looks so much better than Wonder Woman with the colors, theming, and placement.

 

They did say when T-Rex and Raptor track rides were first announced that Raptor track was going to be a "Cookie Cutter" layout, so this is an off the shelf layout so will likely be more built with the same layout at other parks.

[singemfrc]

Wow. Cedar Fair outclassed Six Flags even at a clone.

 

Wish it wasn't a Raptor but this does look like a good ride with decent theming.

I was thinking the same thing. SF says "Here's a ride." CF says "I'll see your ride and raise you placement and theming." SF says "What are placement and theming?"

[leqant]

This looks great though I'm afraid capacity would be a nightmare. Also the lift hill has no catwalks, which I find unusual. One thing usual about the lift is that it faces north, like most roller coasters (and all the big ones) in CA Great America do

Edited August 16, 2017 by leqant

[Rill'o'beily]

I love the front car design but as a geek on the technology itself i'm very interested to see what kind of brakes those little blocks on the track are.

[robbalvey]

Spoiler alert: RMC does clones now.

The very first comment after the announcement. THE VERY FIRST!!! And it's someone complaining and bitching.

 

This is why I CANNOT STAND ROLLER COASTER ENTHUSIASTS!!!!!

 

After the 2017 year we just had where very little was built, very little was innovative, absolutely NOBODY should be complaining about new and unique rides being announced. NOBODY!!!

 

Seriously go find another hobby "RollerManic" because no one wants that type of crap attitude around here.

Edited August 16, 2017 by robbalvey

[WayCool64]

I honestly don't give a care that it's a clone. Not only does this look beautifully awesome, but this will probably be the very first RMC I will ever ride! I believe this is a great start to the park's Masterplan expansion! Oh what a year 2018 will be!

[TheCoasterKid211]

What's up with all the clone complaining? If it's an RMC, it's a win in my book.

[Superbatboy]

Looks better than Wonder Woman in every way! I can see why Six Flags rushed to announce theirs first!

[WayCool64]

What's up with all the clone complaining? If it's an RMC, it's a win in my book.

[RyanTPM]

Cedar Fair have seriously impressed me with these announcements today, who cares if its a clone, the colours are so much better on this! Along with really strong themeing and another great looking train

[mschisano]

Has anyone else noticed that both Railblazer and Wonder Woman have different color schemes than the test track at RMC? I wonder if we will be seeing a 3rd Raptor this year.

[snapfordakids]

Loved the POV, it gives you a sense of how the train dispatches should operate for those capacity freaks.

[SingleRiderCam]

What's up with all the clone complaining? If it's an RMC, it's a win in my book.

Just this. If RMC is making low-priced and compact clones, then all smaller parks should order rides like this ASAP.

[RAWKIN_coaster38]

We'll have three RMCs in the state of California by the time this opens, and who knows what Knott's is going to announce yet.

 

EDIT: Also, of note that SFDK was the first to add the first Sky Rocket II, which has now been cloned several more times, but S:UF still remains as popular as ever.

Edited August 16, 2017 by RAWKIN_coaster38

[coasterbill]

It's really exciting to see Vekoma and RMC entering the large steel sit down looping coaster market. Previously B&M pretty much had a stranglehold on it, increased competition can only be a good thing for us.

Edited August 16, 2017 by coasterbill