Tackleberry Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 ^Any word yet on what's going in Ranger's spot? Good question. Does anyone have knowledge on this? I believe it was mentioned before that it will be empty for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 ^ Hopefully we'll here more on that when the 2016 announcements are made. That's one thing I wish Darien would do that it never really has - to my knowledge. Release an announcement date of some sort. It seems simple enough but that's coming from an inexperienced coaster enthusiast who has had about zero experience in marketing and PR... I'm just saying it would be nice to have that one date to look forward to versus "could be anytime between January 1st and May 7th, 2016" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk610 Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 They have set announcement dates in previous years. When they announced the Nik Walenda show, that date was teased as the announcement date. Going way back when the park was owned by Premier/SF they had set announcement dates as well. They have definitely scheduled announcement dates, just not last year or this year. All that tells me is that we are not getting anything that is so great that they want to advertise it heavily to drive season pass business. Also if it were a coaster, people would see the constuction, and obviously that is not happening either. I am hopeful for something at least decent next year. My hopes are a frisbe style flat ride and/or some speed slides in the water park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 They have set announcement dates in previous years. When they announced the Nik Walenda show, that date was teased as the announcement date. Going way back when the park was owned by Premier/SF they had set announcement dates as well. They have definitely scheduled announcement dates, just not last year or this year. All that tells me is that we are not getting anything that is so great that they want to advertise it heavily to drive season pass business. Also if it were a coaster, people would see the construction, and obviously that is not happening either. I am hopeful for something at least decent next year. My hopes are a Frisbee style flat ride and/or some speed slides in the water park. Didn't Darien Lake just got a pair of speed slides in SplashTown last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 Excuse me for double posting, but I noticed on the 2016 DL calendar that the park is going to be open until the last weekend in September. I don't know if they are doing a Halloween event or what? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted January 11, 2016 Share Posted January 11, 2016 ^ The park will not be open in October. We will do a fall event similar to last year's in September. Basically, expect this season to be very similar to last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk610 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 By speed slides i am thinkng a full on straight drop type of slide. I am picturing a proslide free fall slide if that makes sense. What would be best is if the could add it to the existing tower for brain drain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 ^Somewhat like these slides? The old Hydro Force/Torpedo Rapids water slides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddisk Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 We should find out what new ride Darien Lake is planning on adding in a week or so. A local news paper had a notice about an upcoming town of Darien planning board meeting where the plans were going to be discussed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleberry Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 We should find out what new ride Darien Lake is planning on adding in a week or so. A local news paper had a notice about an upcoming town of Darien planning board meeting where the plans were going to be discussed. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 There's actually a planning board meeting this Thursday. Last year, after the planning board meeting in February, most local news stations found out the plans and broadcasted them before the park announced them. So there's a good chance that we'll find out within the next month, or it could even be this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 I just hope that the local news stations don't "advertise" Darien Lake's new ride (if they're getting one) as a roller coaster if the ride is technically a flat ride like the stations did last year with the Rolling Thunder Super Loop ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk610 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I was not thinking of the old hydroforc. What i was thinking was something like this from Kentucky Kingdom. On the topic of the planning board meeting, first off, I would not expect the local news to be spying on what is going on. Maybe the Batavia newspaper or something, but not the major TV stations. Also, things may have already gone before the board, and we just have not heatd yet. Has anyone looked at any of the meeting notes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've been checking every month and nothing has been mentioned, but it's likely that within the next 3 meetings we'll see something if the park plans on adding any rides. I'm not sure if they have to publish all building plans though, or only if it's a larger attraction (like Rolling Thunder or Brain Drain). I don't recall them having to submit something like Scrambler which is low to the ground and really didn't disturb anything. I don't think that news stations "spy" on the meetings because there are more important things going on in the world. But word did get around quick from either local newspapers or reporters and the announcement was made earlier than expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've could have sworn that I heard that Darien Lake had some speed slides in Barracuda Bay from 1990 until 1999 that were located behind 'Cuda Falls. Does anyone know about it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleberry Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I've could have sworn that I heard that Darien Lake had some speed slides in Barracuda Bay from 1990 until 1999 that were located behind 'Cuda Falls. Does anyone know about it? The better question is does anyone care, because theyre not there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddisk Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 We should find out what new ride Darien Lake is planning on adding in a week or so. A local news paper had a notice about an upcoming town of Darien planning board meeting where the plans were going to be discussed. Link? I've attached a picture from the news paper. It doesn't reveal any details other then they are planning on adding a new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That's really good to hear. Premier has found a good balance of what to spend the budget on, and I've been really impressed so far. I'm guessing that this will be some sort of family ride seeing that the last three additions were thrill rides. I hope that it's something that everyone can enjoy though. I want to be able to ride it on a regular basis. I think that in this short time, they may have already one-upped Herschend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matman-TheRide Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That's really good to hear. Premier has found a good balance of what to spend the budget on, and I've been really impressed so far. I'm guessing that this will be some sort of family ride seeing that the last three additions were thrill rides. I hope that it's something that everyone can enjoy though. I want to be able to ride it on a regular basis. I think that in this short time, they may have already one-upped Herschend. I really hope that Darien Lake is not adding a family ride! To me at least, Darien Lake is more about thrilling attractions than being for everyone. They added Rowdy's Ridge in 2012 so I'm hoping that they will focus on bigger, better additions until a major upgrade to thier selection of family rides is actually needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 I was not thinking of the old hydroforc. What i was thinking was something like this from Kentucky Kingdom. On the topic of the planning board meeting, first off, I would not expect the local news to be spying on what is going on. Maybe the Batavia newspaper or something, but not the major TV stations. Also, things may have already gone before the board, and we just have not heatd yet. Has anyone looked at any of the meeting notes? While that tower "looks" cool...something tells me that rides on those two slides are nothing more than a big wedgie and a 1/2 gallon of water up your nose. No thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That's really good to hear. Premier has found a good balance of what to spend the budget on, and I've been really impressed so far. I'm guessing that this will be some sort of family ride seeing that the last three additions were thrill rides. I hope that it's something that everyone can enjoy though. I want to be able to ride it on a regular basis. I think that in this short time, they may have already one-upped Herschend. I really hope that Darien Lake is not adding a family ride! To me at least, Darien Lake is more about thrilling attractions than being for everyone. They added Rowdy's Ridge in 2012 so I'm hoping that they will focus on bigger, better additions until a major upgrade to their selection of family rides is actually needed. I kind of disagree on the hopes of Darien Lake not adding a family ride or worse a kiddie ride, but speaking of family rides I think that Darien Lake really needs a family coaster that riders under 48" can ride with or without an adult or a new family playground for the water park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgkallday49 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 (edited) To answer everyone about the Matt slides behind the old cuda falls, yes there were a set of slides behind cuda that faced the parking lot. I believe it was a 4 slide complex. If you look carefully, to this day you can still see the old concrete on that side of the hill (footers, etc...) there's not much evidence left though. The slides were bright yellow but I do not recall the name or year of demolition off hand. Best guess, they were demolished between 1998-2002. ALSO, weather permitting, MAYBE I'll attend this board meeting tonight and listen to whatever details of 2016's additions are given. If I go, I'll keep everyone updated!! Edited January 14, 2016 by dgkallday49 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgkallday49 Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 Here: View from the parking lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted January 14, 2016 Share Posted January 14, 2016 O.K. but I think the slides that were behind Cuda Falls were demolished in 1999 and Cascade Canyon was removed for Shipwreck Falls in 2002. The yellow slides (Pipeline Plunge) weren't speed slides, I think they were just fully enclosed slides that used two person rafts and I think the wavy slides (Riptide Run) in the middle between Pipeline Plunge and Hydro Force/Torpedo Rapids were the speed slides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golddisk Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Searched for the town of Darien planning board meeting info and found this: https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.townofdarienny.com/PDF%2520Files/legal/2016/Darien_Lake_Kraken_Racer_public_Hearing.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwjfzbDy3KrKAhUCXD4KHaoqBqwQFggbMAA&usg=AFQjCNHfWHzTVij6vUSwPoNO9MWybfS9Rg The title of the document indicates that it is likely for a Kraken Racer. It's a water racing slide from Proslide. More details can be found here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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