dragonskeep Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 I think it will be a great success. People who don't ride coasters all the time will probably find it thrilling even.
Not For Sale Posted August 12, 2008 Posted August 12, 2008 Well this sucks. I'll be living right next to this thing. Look forward to the world's most boring construction updates in 2009.
pacoasterrider Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Well this sucks. I'll be living right next to this thing. Look forward to the world's most boring construction updates in 2009. Man, i want some in-depht PTR's of the construction. People will visit it, but more people would visit it in a place like NYC or Hollywood or the Grand Canyon (ha). I just don't see what's so interesting to look at around Orlando. Maybe we can all have a picnic on it or something.
JT3000 Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 It.... uhh... should be nice to look at. The view from inside? It'll suck. Terrible location. Should have at least put it downtown. It would have gone nicely next to the new arena.
thecoasterkid Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 WOW! I'm so excited to check this thing out! You'll get some amazing views of the convention centre and surrounding hotels from up there! Not to mention all the tacky tourists shops along I-Drive! This will by far be the best addition in Orlando for 2010! Way better than Harry Potter Land (copyright), Rockit, or Manta! /sarcasm
KrakenKing Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Blah. I think this may be the most hideous thing along I-4... except for maybe the Altamonte Eyesore. The Altamonte Eyesore: There is nothing inside the building. The rest of the glass for the building was donated to them by some condo developers across the lake so it wouldn't look so hideous. It's actually going to be headquarters for "The Super Channel" and is only getting funding through donations... been under construction for years. But yeah.. back on topic. Why would anyone pay any amount of money to ride this? Orlando is not scenic at all... we're just a big swamp that Disney decided to build upon.
Teacups Make Me Sick Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 I thought that the Xanadu project in the Meadowlands (NJ) was going to get one of these....wouldnt that make it the first?
sam06pr Posted August 13, 2008 Posted August 13, 2008 Blah. I think this may be the most hideous thing along I-4... except for maybe the Altamonte Eyesore. The Altamonte Eyesore: There is nothing inside the building. The rest of the glass for the building was donated to them by some condo developers across the lake so it wouldn't look so hideous. It's actually going to be headquarters for "The Super Channel" and is only getting funding through donations... been under construction for years. But yeah.. back on topic. Why would anyone pay any amount of money to ride this? Orlando is not scenic at all... we're just a big swamp that Disney decided to build upon. that thing will never be finished...its been there for such a long time
JamesMC Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I think this might work if they put it closer to Disney or closer to one of the coastlines, but near the airport . . .? Kinda lame
kraken613 Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 ^^ Holy crap they still haven't finished that thing! I used to live in Altamonte Springs and when I moved away they where starting to work on that thing!
Kalepi_Konei Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Or go to the Clearmont (sp?) Tower. Is that even still around? Yeah the Citrus Towers stil around. I live like 5 miles from it. Its become a dump though, theres no A/C its like 5 bucks a kid to go. Its just really hot and smells really bad, I haven't been on it since its 100 year anniversary so I don't know if they updated it or anything. Also it's Clermont. As for this wheel thats like the worst spot you could put it at. If anything I would've put it at Clearwater Beach, that would be gorgeous. I mean could you imagine it here?
CoasterJunkie Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I think the location is bad, but I honestly think people will pay to do it. Funny thing they are hyping is being able to watch a shuttle launch from inside the cabins... Of course the shuttle program as we know it ends in 2010, and depending on the wheel opening....
Kalepi_Konei Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 ^ There goes the little kids dream at becoming an astronaut.
BeemerBoy Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 It took me a while, but the only place something like this fits in is......VEGAS.
Electerik Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Not quite sure why everyone is so against this. It looks fun to me. I used to drive by that area every day on my way to work at Discover Cove, and there's plenty to look at.
jamesdillaman Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 Funny, I don't remember getting high today, but this idea still seems ridiculous... I'd go if they put a zipline down from the top... -James Dillaman
JT3000 Posted August 14, 2008 Posted August 14, 2008 I think this might work if they put it closer to Disney or closer to one of the coastlines, but near the airport . . .? Kinda lame It's nowhere near the airport. It's between SeaWorld and I-Drive.
thecoasterkid Posted August 15, 2008 Posted August 15, 2008 It'd be more interesting if it was near the airport. It'd atleast add an element of danger to it! If I want a good view of Orlando from the sky I'll go ride the Star Flyer or Sky Coaster thanks! That way I can atleast fill my pants while enjoying the sights that aren't there anyways.
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