arby Posted November 20, 2013 Share Posted November 20, 2013 Great point! I hadn't thought of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmkaycomputer Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Jew is onto something. I spoke to the head of the park a few months ago and he said they were targeting a soft opening in December and an official/grand opening in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BotanicalStig Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 ^Fingers are crossed. I haven't gotten plane tickets yet but my family is looking to meet up in Vegas in December. Would hate to miss this great coaster by only a few days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azza29 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I've got a feeling we're going to start seeing an awful lot of these El Loco coasters in the near future. Seems like the compact design and general "uniqueness" would be a great fit for a lot of parks. It's a good concept, especially for parks which want something less expensive than a big B&M that isn't a Boomerang or SLC. Hopefully more of the El Locos will be built with the four-across cars (like Movie World's Green Lantern), as those outside seats are insane! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hey everyone! Stopped by the park to shoot a quick update. It's been raining the last 4 days in Vegas and the advantage of having an indoor park is construction isn't hampered by weather! The lift hill for El loco is now in place with the lift motor and chain on site for installation. I hope you are all having a nice weekend and enjoy the photos! More parts sitting outside in staging. Probably the only time these parts will see rain. The first friction brakes I've seen on site. A peek into the station. The final brake run now has support under it. The bottom of the lift and maintenance track. The lift is now complete. The chain. Twisty goodness! Lift hill motor and chain awaiting installation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I count only 11 more track pieces to be installed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 ^ A bunch of ridiculously twisty insanity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 I'm not certain it's hard to see exactly what it will do but I believe from the look of the supports it looks like another outward banked turn above the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Nice update. It looks all shiny and new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted November 25, 2013 Share Posted November 25, 2013 I've only been on one standard El Loco, and I thought it was okay, but the custom layout on this makes me think it will be exceptional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detigerfan Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Looks better every update, can't wait to ride it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 I count only 11 more track pieces to be installed! Impressive! The quick construction time has to be a selling point for S&S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bottom_feeder_13 Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 This keeps on amazing me with how it's actually being constructed with such a tiny amount of room for the construction equipment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Hi everyone! A very quick update from the park today. They made a ton of progress on El Loco in the last two days. There are only about two to three more track sections left in the main "Arena" of the ride. Just the bottom of the first drop. The lift hill's chain has been installed as well as the transfer track to the maintenance area. All that is left to install is the bottom of the first drop, the second block brake and the final dive into the brake run. Enjoy the photos! The chain has been installed. Looks like it may indeed be a nice pop of air here! The transfer track has been installed. Scaffolding is up as they prepare to install the second block brake. Possibly a nice pop of air here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PVA62 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Looking great! thanks for the updates! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detigerfan Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Wow that looks really good now. Can't wait to go, and i wasn't expecting that little camelback. Really does look like some nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Also here is the current pricing for the park, a great deal! I also see that El Loco will have a 48" height requirement, the same as Canyon Blaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Also here is the current pricing for the park, a great deal! I also see that El Loco will have a 48" height requirement, the same as Canyon Blaster! Weird that canyon blaster is under the $10 and $8 dollar pricing, I forget there is a chaos here, i haven't heard great things but i've always wanted to try one since they never made it over this way (but then I also say the same about a zipper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ^ Probably missed by someone editing. Canyon Baster was $8 not too long ago. Looks like the Vegas price hikes continue... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ^Prices went up on Friday. All things considered it's still a way better deal than most Vegas attraction. NYNY is $14 and that coaster is not nearly as fun as Canyon Blaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thri!!er Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ^ Really insane track-layout...man... this would/will be the perfect one for you, Guy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Also compare the prices to Stratosphere. Stratosphere is $18 just to get up into the building. Big Shot is $15 (Plus $18 to get into the tower) and the ride is seriously only about 37 seconds in duration TOWER TICKETS Adult - $18.00 Groups/Parties Over 20 - $10.00 RIDE TICKETS Big Shot - $15.00 X-Scream - $15.00 Insanity - $15.00 SkyJump - $109.99 and up EXTREME VALUE PACKAGES* Tower Admission + All Day Unlimited Rides - $34 Tower Admission + 3 Rides - $33 Tower Admission + 2 Rides - $28 Tower Admission +1 ride - $23 Express Pass - additional $10.00 In all honesty, Adventuredome didn't change the price of the junior pass, only the adult wristband which went up $2.00 And the pass will pay for itself with three rides. Granted the same for Stratosphere, but if you didn't want to do the rides, I feel that $18 is a bit steep especially when the Eiffel Tower Experience is $11.50 (daytime) and $16.50 (evening) and its in the middle of the Strip. It is still cheaper than Stratosphere, and people have to get to the Strat. I just feel they aren't competitively priced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ^ Eiffel Tower, though, screws you with Ticketmaster fees even if you buy on site. Two weeks ago we tried for the locals 2-for-1 admission with daytime pricing. They told me it'd be $17.95. The extra $7 gets tacked on and isn't advertised at all. I laughed, said no thank you, and walked out. Stratosphere and Adventuredome, thankfully, don't go through Ticketmaster. I really appreciate that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ^I'm not sure that was actually ticketmaster and not Paris charging that fee. Secret Garden and Shark Reef are both on ticketmaster and I've never once been charge a TM fee for entering those. Sounds like Paris is trying to pass off the amount they get charged by TM for their service to the customers. I'm sure MGM does the same but their prices includes that cost where Paris probably lists it without it to make it look cheaper before they slap you with the fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 ^ I've never been to Shark Reef or Secret Garden, so I have no clue about Ticketmaster for them, but I do know that the shows I've bought on MGM properties, to the best of my memory, have been through their own ticketing system. Go figure, haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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