SeaWorld Orlando (SWO) Discussion Thread

[PeggedSole]

I stand corrected, Thanks

 

Hey MrNemis2003, I sure hope you realize I wasn't taking a jab at you. Instead it was just meant to be a friendly poke, hence the "No worries" followed by the Taiko Wink. It wouldn't surprise me to find out there were other people ahead of us both who also thought a 200-foot tall Hyper GT-X would be a great addition to SWO. "Great Minds think alike, right?" Heck, even after the recent announcement at SWO, it's still kind of fun to think about what Mako might have looked like if SWO had gone with a Chance Hyper GT-X (or Intamin, Mack, etc) instead of a B&M Hyper, right?

 

I don't know about you, but I'm pleasantly surprised by the new coaster. Am I surprised it's a B&M Hyper? No, but the layout looks like it might be a fun B&M, and the theming appears to be great.

 

What about that "Relentless Air Time" quote in the announcement video? Hmmmm...

 

That sounds great! Then again, my interpretation of that quote might be different than SWO's interpretation?!?

[DoubleDown]

But then again, this is California we're talking about and most things there don't make any sense.

 

What doesn't make sense? Height restrictions happen all over the country, it's not like California is the only one with them, and they don't have them for no reason. Unfortunately when Sea World SD was built, they picked a location where the restrictions would eventually have quite an impact on the attractions they were allowed to install. Who knew that eventually they'd want to install 200 feet roller coasters? It was basically started as a sea animal park.

 

As for this coaster Mako, sorry to say, it won't draw me back to the park. Manta did, but this just looks like the standard B&M Hyper Yawner. I also they wish they would have done more track inside the park, to interact with the guests a bit more. It looks more like an afterthought and I'm not sure it's going to have nearly the impact Manta did with the surrounding environment. Out of the 3 B&Ms in the park this one looks like it's going to be the least entertaining.

[MrNemis2003]

I stand corrected, Thanks

 

Hey MrNemis2003, I sure hope you realize I wasn't taking a jab at you. Instead it was just meant to be a friendly poke, hence the "No worries" followed by the Taiko Wink. It wouldn't surprise me to find out there were other people ahead of us both who also thought a 200-foot tall Hyper GT-X would be a great addition to SWO. "Great Minds think alike, right?" Heck, even after the recent announcement at SWO, it's still kind of fun to think about what Mako might have looked like if SWO had gone with a Chance Hyper GT-X (or Intamin, Mack, etc) instead of a B&M Hyper, right?

 

I don't know about you, but I'm pleasantly surprised by the new coaster. Am I surprised it's a B&M Hyper? No, but the layout looks like it might be a fun B&M, and the theming appears to be great.

 

What about that "Relentless Air Time" quote in the announcement video? Hmmmm...

 

That sounds great! Then again, my interpretation of that quote might be different than SWO's interpretation?!?

Dude don't worry about it You were just correcting me, I totaly forgot to look back in the thread to see if anybody else said the same thing. and yes I to am very excited for this roller coaster!

[The Geek Mojo]

Man, B&M sure is staying busy. I will definitely get back to SeaWorld next year for this. I love B&M coasters.

[Diamondbacker27]

I like the curved drop over the lagoon--looks very cool.

 

 

Nice color scheme, too.

 

I like this feature as well, I wonder if there will be some kind of water element to splash the guest and interact with the ride like MANTA?

Nope, it says on their website. No splash or water features. This is a 100% dry ride.

 

Really?? Manta is a 100% dry ride, yet it still features its water feature.

 

Even Manta at Sea World San Diego has a water effect, yet is a 100% dry ride.

 

A water effect does not necessarily mean the riders have to get wet.

 

Knowing Sea World, and how they theme their rides, I am 100% positive there will be a nice water feature there... and I am sure I am not the only one who feels this way.

Sorry, looks like I've been corrected.

[Hilltopper39]

Don't know if it's been mentioned but I love the standard 4 across trains instead of the wierd double row seating like on Diamondback and a few others. These trains should look incredible and I'm sure we'll get a preview at IAAPA.

[Bag_O_Laughs]

Firstly let me make it clear I'm dead excited about this coaster. I will definitely attend Sea World and ride this bad boy. However it seems to me that SWO seem to be back pedding on their idea of "One Ocean" which makes me sad

 

I really liked the look of the new tanks for the whales and it would have made me feel better about SeaWorld in the wake of the whole BlackFish mess. I don't agree with that movie, but I do think Sea World needs to update the sea animals habitats 1st and not build new coasters.

 

I know this opinion may not make me popular but its what I think.

[SharkTums]

Firstly let me make it clear I'm dead excited about this coaster. I will definitely attend Sea World and ride this bad boy. However it seems to me that SWO seem to be back pedding on their idea of "One Ocean" which makes me sad

 

I really liked the look of the new tanks for the whales and it would have made me feel better about SeaWorld in the wake of the whole BlackFish mess. I don't agree with that movie, but I do think Sea World needs to update the sea animals habitats 1st and not build new coasters.

 

I know this opinion may not make me popular but its what I think.

 

I don't see how this coaster announcement has anything to do with the bigger tanks. The bigger tanks were announced for Sea World San Diego first and then they said they would roll it out to other parks if it worked and made sense. The budgets for rides and animals are separate.

[coasterbill]

The 7 car train was the first thing I noticed also. Obviously it won't impact the ride in any way, shape or form but it's certainly interesting.

[Bag_O_Laughs]

They may be seportate budgets but there's got to be a big wig in the company that decides the ratio of one to the other. Sets the budgets. I'm sure that they must cannibalize budgets to each other as most companies do. They will choose what their focus is going to be and delegate capital investment to the focus.

 

I just want to say I'm happy about the coaster but I would prefer the tanks in Florida were confirmed before confirming a new coaster.

Edited May 28, 2015 by Bag_O_Laughs

[Hilltopper39]

them may be seportate budgets but there's got to be a big wig in the company that decides the ratio of one to the other. Sets the budgets. I'm sure that they must cannibalize budgets to each other as most companies do. They will choose what their focus is going to be and delegate capital investment to the focus.

 

I just want to say I'm happy about the coaster but I would prefer the tanks in Florida were confirmed before confirming a new coaster.

 

I may be wrong but I would say that this opinion probably puts you in the minority of most SeaWorld park guests, not the minority of people who changed their opinion on the parks as a result of the Blackfish fallout but certianly in the minoirty of people who still activley attend the parks and have annual passes like myself. I'm thrilled with the addition, wish they would have done it a year ago closer to the Blackfish stuff, but it's a great addition for the park and their guests. I'm sure they will expand the whale habitats appropriatley in due time, and it will be spectacular, but a new major coaster gets the nod for now.

[Bag_O_Laughs]

^ I know, but its just my opinion

 

I'm happy Seaworld is going to get better attendance due to this coaster, I think it needs it.

[jten11]

I enjoyed my Sea World trip last year and I definitely come back for this! Bout time Florida gets a hyper!

[Dapalm]

Well, I started working on this when I saw the horrible POV they've released:

 

 

 

POV coming out tomorrow!

[Coaster Hero]

^Dude, do you realize how much you could get paid doing this for Seaworld?! This is eons better than the animation they provided; and you only did it in 2 days!

[Hilltopper39]

That looks awesome, I'm excited to see an official layout eventually becuase I'm a little confused about where the thing crosses back over into the park/where the turn over the water is/where the enterance and station is etc.

[GCI Wooden]

^^^That is incredible! I can't believe you only did it in a couple days.

 

Looking forward to the POV

 

About the coaster, I saw lots of really high banked curves, which I think is awesome! Should be a great coaster!

[Cyrbuzz]

I'm just so happy to finally see Florida join the hyper coaster club. Here I always thought it would be Busch Gardens that would have built it first(Remember the Silverback rumors?). It's clear too Florida is becoming the B&M capital of the world or close to it. The parks sure love the Beemers and that's not totally a bad thing. Ball is in Intamin's court now to get another thrill machine here.

[Dapalm]

Thank you very much for your kind comments guys! Well, not a lot to say... i'll let the pictures and the video speak for me:

 

 

 

 

And the POV:

 

 

Sorry for the crappy editing. A new video (Hræsvelgr's quality) and a download will be availible next week.

 

Edit: don't know if it's the appropriate forum to post it. If there are any issues,

I'll open a thread on the games subforum.

Edited May 29, 2015 by Dapalm

[PVA62]

^Nice job! Looks fantastic. I like your pov's pacing better, so I can dream that's how it might turn out!

[glouthan]

^^Your pov is awesome! Thanks for making that to actually give a better sense of the ride's speed - the park released one was SLOW. Hopefully the real Mako will have some nice air!

[nswain1110]

LOve it!! Many thanks for the video - it's truly stunning!

[FlashGordon]

@depalm

Wow realy nice Animation!!

What Software did you use, is this NL2 with a lot of costum scenery?

[cal1br3tto]

It strikes me that this could plausibly be my 3rd favorite coaster in the park, though that's really just a testament to their ride collection, modest as it is. Then again, I generally "like" B&M hypers, and still have several ranked super-high.

 

Glad they went with the Mako name as opposed to something non-sharky!

[markysharky17]

ThIs looks great! I will finally have a floater airtime machine within 2 hours from me! Seaworld will definitely take my money in 2016 with this coaster and the one at Bush Gardens!