DarienLaker Posted April 28, 2013 Share Posted April 28, 2013 ^You do have a point, the park had enough controversy with letting a double amputee war vet ride the Ride of Steel and the last thing they want is to get another old Schwarzkopf coaster (Zonga) that has been move so many times it ended up with mechanical problems from being moved from park to park, what I'm saying is starting to sound like what happened to Nightmare at Phantom Cave (which was an old Schwarzkopf coaster that has been moved many times). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Since the park is owned/managed? from Herschend. How about an Indoor Euro Fighter in the Galaxy Theater building? Since the building is there, I doubt it would cost as much as Mystery Mine. WARNING: I have no idea how big Mystery Mine is outside of height and cost. I'm just guessing out loud right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamico2 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Three letters: RMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Three letters: RMC Good thing that RMC has been maintaining and re-tracking predator for some time now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanks4me05 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ^^^ Mystery Mine definitely wouldn't fit. The smallest model, a 320+ (an Untamed clone) wouldn't fit either, which takes up a 196.8x124.7x72.2 foot cube. The Galaxy Theater is about 160x110x50 feet in dimensions. If they decided to no longer host shows in the building, (which I honestly doubt, I'm just going by your hypothetical scenario) it would have to be a custom model and the roof would likely have to be raised in at least one spot if they wanted a decent sized lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ^^^ Mystery Mine definitely wouldn't fit. The smallest model, a 320+ (an Untamed clone) wouldn't fit either, which takes up a 196.8x124.7x72.2 foot cube. The Galaxy Theater is about 160x110x50 feet in dimensions. If they decided to no longer host shows in the building, (which I honestly doubt, I'm just going by your hypothetical scenario) it would have to be a custom model and the roof would likely have to be raised in at least one spot if they wanted a decent sized lift. Don't even justify any "new ride ideas" in this thread with a response. It's not worth it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ^^^ Mystery Mine definitely wouldn't fit. The smallest model, a 320+ (an Untamed clone) wouldn't fit either, which takes up a 196.8x124.7x72.2 foot cube. The Galaxy Theater is about 160x110x50 feet in dimensions. If they decided to no longer host shows in the building, (which I honestly doubt, I'm just going by your hypothetical scenario) it would have to be a custom model and the roof would likely have to be raised in at least one spot if they wanted a decent sized lift. Or they could just simply demolish Galaxy Theater and put a standard compact coaster like an Untamed Eurofighter clone, or a Tony Hawk's Big Spin/Joker clone (380/4 spinning coaster). But odds are they'll have something in Galaxy Theater this year! I don't know why they decided to leave SBNO last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I'm actually totally cool with the Galaxy theater remaining a theater. I just kinda wish they would give it a face lift and an overhaul on the inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 I also noticed on their site that Boomerang is no longer listed. What happen did they get rid of it or are they leaving it SBNO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hmmm...maybe they'll transfer Boomerang to... never mind, I'm not even going to say it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ^Boomerang is not going anywhere for now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 Hmmm...maybe they'll transfer Boomerang to... never mind, I'm not even going to say it. I see what you did there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted April 29, 2013 Share Posted April 29, 2013 ^ It only depends on if you were thinking Darien Lake or inside of the Galaxy Theater...or both??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Just curious if any one is going to Sneak Preview night? Curious if it will be busy at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^ It only depends on if you were thinking Darien Lake or inside of the Galaxy Theater...or both??? Maybe they'll tear down Floodgate Falls and put Boomerang there, and move Batman to Boomerang's spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Maybe they'll tear down Floodgate Falls and put Boomerang there, and move Batman to Boomerang's spot. *Facepalm* Get over it, the former Batman coaster from Astroworld is never getting set up, they might as well sell Batman for scrap! As for Floodgate Falls, if that goes then they'll have get rid of 'Cuda Falls becase that hill were the rotting remains of Floodgate Falls is what's keeping 'Cuda Falls up. So if they get rid of Floodgate Falls then 'Cuda Falls would come falling down because if there being no support for it. Boomerang is staying put and will be in operation this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Darn I thought Boomerang was going to Martin's Fantasy Island as Max's Doggy Dog coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 Darn I thought Boomerang was going to Martin's Fantasy Island as Max's Doggy Dog coaster. Maybe it will go in Silver Comet's place and the Silver Comet will be moved to Drrien Lake in UFO's spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajfelice Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 In response to the Boomerang absence on their site, I have reasons to suggest that it's not going anywhere. First, someone posted on their Facebook a couple weeks ago about it, and Darien Lake "liked" a comment responding to that post which said Boomerang isn't going anywhere. Second, Darien Lake has been going through somewhat of an overhaul of their website which is another possible explanation for the absence of Boomerang's listing. Third, correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard rumblings Boomerang had some significant downtime during the last weeks of the season, so that might be another reason why it was removed from the website listing. Either way, Boomerangs are still very popular among the medium and smaller parks' guests, and currently it's a coaster that diversifies Darien Lake's coaster collection in an important way. I'm a firm believer in the concept that no ride is "safe" from removal, but Darien Lake's Boomerang hasn't reached that point yet by any means. P.S.: Is it just me, or this thread is becoming a wish list as of recent? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ViperLover Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 ^For one person, yes, this is a major wish list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted April 30, 2013 Share Posted April 30, 2013 P.S.: Is it just me, or this thread is becoming a wish list as of recent? This Also, I believe a few years ago boomerang went down and it required that some new ties be welded to the top of the loop. Perhaps fatigue has prompted for more of the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 In response to the Boomerang absence on their site, I have reasons to suggest that it's not going anywhere. First, someone posted on their Facebook a couple weeks ago about it, and Darien Lake "liked" a comment responding to that post which said Boomerang isn't going anywhere. Second, Darien Lake has been going through somewhat of an overhaul of their website which is another possible explanation for the absence of Boomerang's listing. Third, correct me if I'm wrong, but I heard rumblings Boomerang had some significant downtime during the last weeks of the season, so that might be another reason why it was removed from the website listing. That could also explain why they still have last year's map still up and why they're being "lazy" with the updates on their site and social media pages. There's only one week left before opening day and it seems that Darien Lake is waiting until the last minute to update their site and park map! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 I just hope that Viper's new logo is not this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldogs11 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I think it might also be able to be attributed to that fact they are behind schedule. In the most recent picture posted on their facebook, the giant wheel's gondolas aren't even on yet. The weather wasn't very cooperative with their improvements this year. I mean it snowed until the end of March and you can't really install concrete when it's below freezing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 I wouldn't say they are behind schedule. I think it only takes a few hours to get the gondolas back on the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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