typo86 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 So this Happy Valley trend in China is like Six Flags in America?
mxman005 Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Orlando really needs something like that intamin. Everything here is over run with inversions and such.
Jew Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 ^^I would say they are much more like Busch parks. Definitely above SF quality!
robbalvey Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 ^ Busch Parks for theming, Cedar Fair for operations! Â --Robb
sam06pr Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Am I the only one thinking it's a shame that the only Lite coasters, we see, are Kawesemi-clones. Not that that layout is bad at all - Piraten is fantastic, but I just think it would be better to see some different layouts... Â Yeah I want to see something more than a clone. And I would love one here in FL Â oh and rob when you said CF for operations? is that a bad thing? just asking cause I only been to CP once it their operation was ok
robbalvey Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Am I the only one thinking it's a shame that the only Lite coasters, we see, are Kawesemi-clones. Not that that layout is bad at all - Piraten is fantastic, but I just think it would be better to see some different layouts... Â Yeah I want to see something more than a clone. And I would love one here in FL Â oh and rob when you said CF for operations? is that a bad thing? just asking cause I only been to CP once it their operation was ok Yeah I should have specified CF operations (minus CP) as recently I've found some CF parks to be worse than Six Flags. Although, this past summer, Dorney and CW were just fine. But then again, that's a discussion for another thread... Â Basically Happy Valley's operations at both parks were one train on each major coaster and staggered opening times for all the major rides. It basically created an hour line for one ride, then the next one would open, so that hour line would move to that ride, etc, etc.... Â --Robb
PKI Jizzman Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Hey, don't forget about Kings Island! And I'm not just saying this because it's my home park and employer. It was a big hit to me when I stepped out of KI and Cedar Point into different parks like Dreamworld and SFoG to find one train ops, rude employees, and slow dispatches. Seriously, I can hardly remember a day when KI was putting up one train operations. (With the exception to the one train op rides; and Firehawk have a problem on the occasion) I mean, they're pretty good with that stuff. This park is really changing for the better. Â But about the mega-lite. I love the color scheme. And I guess Intamin has hit gold with this design for the parks over seas! Sure, a new layout would be killer, especially if they keep the ejector air, insane turn and airtime hill staples. Intamin doesn't slack! I was kind of worried for a bit that Intamin's attention would be distracted by the newer LSM/LIM coasters, Ball Coasters, Furious Baco types, and accelerators. Glad to see they will continue to excel with their classic sit downs. Â Kick ass, Intamin! -JZ
Kalepi_Konei Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 ^^^ At this point I'd love ANY Intamin that comes to Florida. I don't think we have ANY!
Dleo Posted September 30, 2008 Posted September 30, 2008 Would you count this track layout similar to Fahrenheit maybe? Or does this layout pack more punch? I don't think I'd compare it to Fahrenheit in any way except that they're both pretty compact rides. Although the guy from Intamin who was with us at Tobu Zoo actually did compare the Mega-Lite to Maverick and Fahrenheit because I think from a construction and project management perspective the rides may be more similar than 200 or 300 foot hyper coaster. Â I do agree, from my view I think of these as "Mini-Hypers" but I can see where the guys selling and putting up the ride may compare it more to a ride of similar size. Â Ah I see. So sounds like more punch for your (or the park's) buck. I'll have to ride me one of these at some point in my lifetime. Fahrenheit is fun but the sound of "mini-Hyper"... very intriguing. I also agree with the comment about cloning. If you're gonna clone, make sure it's great. I still love the Batman's used as an example and still really enjoy taking a whip on those. Hopefully someday a park will locate one in the US (or Canada).
JoshAbelsonXiii Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 I really like the restraits on the coaster, looks like ones on top thrill dragster or xcelerator. Must give you a more free expirence during the ride! Now I just wish I can go to china Dx
ScubaSteve442 Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Shouldn't be long before Intamuck clones start popping up all over China.
luke8 Posted October 1, 2008 Posted October 1, 2008 Hey, Â Just to clear up the confusion in 1 or 2 posts on page 1, Â Happy Valley are building TWO parks this year, one scheduled to open 2008, in Chengdu, and another in Shanghai, planned to open next year. Â The Superman clone talked about, is in the Shanghai park, alongside China's first wooden coaster, a half-pipe coaster, and possibly a Dive-machine. Â So: Â Chengdu: (Opens 2008/early 2009) Intamin Mega0Lite Spinning Coaster Mine-Train SLC Â Shanghai: (Opens mid-late 2009) Gravity Group Woodie Intamin half Pipe B&M Flyer (Probably themed and named similar to Beijing's crystal wings) Possibly a B&M Dive Machine. Â --Luke
sam06pr Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Hey, Just to clear up the confusion in 1 or 2 posts on page 1,  Happy Valley are building TWO parks this year, one scheduled to open 2008, in Chengdu, and another in Shanghai, planned to open next year.  The Superman clone talked about, is in the Shanghai park, alongside China's first wooden coaster, a half-pipe coaster, and possibly a Dive-machine.  So:  Chengdu: (Opens 2008/early 2009) Intamin Mega0Lite Spinning Coaster Mine-Train SLC  Shanghai: (Opens mid-late 2009) Gravity Group Woodie Intamin half Pipe B&M Flyer (Probably themed and named similar to Beijing's crystal wings) Possibly a B&M Dive Machine.  --Luke  hey where do you get this info?
kenshinmac Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 I could really go for a MegaLite... That looks like an insane layout for the size. I still can't really find a good pic of the whole layout. Has anyone seen one? Â More on topic: Can China really support this many parks? I mean these are pretty expensive rides...
SharkTums Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 ^Well, they do have a BILLION people to drive up attendance! Â As for the MegaLites...I had heard they were good, but I was not prepared for the ride it delivered. Truly a top 10 if not a top 5 ride! AMAZING!!! We need one here NOW!!!! Â Oh, and here's a quick photoshop I did to try and show you the layout. Doesn't look like much, but WOW!
Scaparri Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 ^Fooled me at first! It wasn't until I saw the station that I even realized it wasn't one big photo. Â Those things do look pretty freakin' awesome though! The few videos I've seen make it look like the trains just rocket over those little bunny hills and twists! I had hopes that HW might install one of these bad boys for next year, but nay.
kenshinmac Posted October 2, 2008 Posted October 2, 2008 Thanks so much. Honestly that looks insane! I think I can understand the short trains now. I mean it just looks like it could generate insane airtime. Â Are there any rumors of one of these coming to the US?
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted October 3, 2008 Posted October 3, 2008 I haven't heard of any rumors, but big US parks like things bigger, bader, fatter, but not always "better" unfortunitely. It doesn't look like a concept a lot of US parks would want. However, I think one would fit in perfectly at Knoebels.
PhantomNick Posted October 6, 2008 Posted October 6, 2008 Wow. Those MegaLites look just plain SICK! All those yummy Intamin airtime hills - chalked full of airtime deliciousness, I'm sure. The US needs one, and quick! I take it some of you rode one on the Asia trip? Â Hmmm, Kennywood seems to like more "all age" friendly coasters and tends to avoid inversions. A perfect fit perhaps? Yeah, I know, I'm being selfish......no worry though, as Kennywood probably couldn't afford it anyway.
exmouse Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 Does anyone have an update on when AHppy Valley Chengdu, and Happy Valley Shanghai will open. Working on a trip to China next year and want to work out if detours are need to get a rest from cultural stuff. Hoping both will be open in time.
SharkTums Posted December 29, 2008 Posted December 29, 2008 ^Summer 09...no firm dates yet from what I understand. PM or email me for more info!
Erik_73 Posted January 27, 2009 Posted January 27, 2009 Happy Valley Chengdu opened at January 17 2009.
sam06pr Posted January 28, 2009 Posted January 28, 2009 Happy Valley Chengdu opened at January 17 2009. Â Â ?? Any pics?
SharkTums Posted February 2, 2009 Posted February 2, 2009 One of our awesome members got us some great photos of the new Happy Valley Chengdu! Â Here are some to get you excited, and I'll post some more soon! Â Let me just say, these made me even more excited to go visit the park this summer!!!! Did I mention that they have a MEGALITE as one of the credits!?!?! DROOL!!!!! Mmmm Dream of Mediterranean The coasters sure have some odd names! And with this non-Elissa Approved Spinning Coaster, we have four credits at Happy Valley Chengdu. Happy Valley is NOT Dan Friendly. Look Rapids Nerd! You can go here and be happy! Yup...coasters...Mmmm Megalite!!!! And a shout out to the SLC as well, the 'Kumali' version seems to be quite popular in China and I much prefer it to the standard SLC layout. A little bit of theming (or a lot!) goes a long way to make a standard ride really stand out! Once again...Hard Rock Park, look what you can do with a standard Vekoma Mine Train and some Theming!!! And other rides and lovely settings! Oh, did I mention that they have coasters here?!??! And of course the mascot of the Happy Valley parks, the bug!!! These Happy Valley parks always have some strange theming, the giant birds are no exception! A better view of the entrance plaza! Here is the entrance, doesn't look too amazing yet, but let's step inside!
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