Mrlittle Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 I'm liking the color scheme they have going for the area. Is it sad I'm already thinking of ways they can incorporate the new refreshed section for HOS. Anyways, great update.
Cyrbuzz Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 Wow this makeover is looking fantastic. What a difference a little color can make to enhance the overall experience. Kudos to the Busch Gardens team and the hard they're putting into this. This is why I have been a pass holder for nearly 16 years because they are such a top notch theme park.
Woodie Warrior Posted February 6, 2014 Posted February 6, 2014 I absolutely love the amount of details they are putting into this new area. The whole back story is a little too elaborate in my opinion, and the name is strange, but I'm sure it will look awesome once it's complete.
KingRCT3 Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I love Pantopia's colors! About Falcon, that sounds terrifyingly good. I'm only a little bit disapointed there won't be any announcement before the drop. It's not matching the "storyline". I would have imagined like a Falcon's scream echoes in our ears, and why not a symbol that lights up on the ground, just as if the falcon saw a prey and then diiiiiiiiives!
Geauga Dog Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I have yet to visit BGT for the first time but I'm very impressed with the makeover to Pantopia. The various colors make the area vibrant compared to the original Timbuktu's colors. Those watercolor renderings are awesome. Would make a nice piece of art to hang on the wall.
gerstlaueringvar Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) The new theme looks great! Love the new color. Edited February 7, 2014 by gerstlaueringvar
cfc Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Timbuktu did need some freshening up, and I think the new Pandora theme will work nicely. The pretzel-and-beer joint has been a hit in Williamsburg, so I understand why they want to bring it to Tampa.
arby Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Will the seats tilt at the top and tilt back during the brake or will they keep the flying position all time? Click here Since I'm afraid of heights, this will be terrifying. I'll try it, though, just because it's there.
_koppen Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 What a really good photo report! I really like the look of this new area, and I can't wait to see the final result once everything is finnished.
Dschu Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 I'm going next Sunday, will scorpion and phenox be open?
jedimaster1227 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 ^Both rides continue to operate during the construction in the surrounding area so you should be able to ride both.
Dschu Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 ^Both rides continue to operate during the construction in the surrounding area so you should be able to ride both. Ok thank you!
Hilltopper39 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 This whole Pantopia expansion kind of flew under my radar but it all looks amazing, can't wait to see in person!
coasterbill Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Just to clarify, is Scorpion open during this expansion?
jynx242 Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 ^ It is. I rode it yesterday! I have to say, this tower is just enormous in person. I get butterflies in my stomach looking at it now - and the ride isn't even done yet. This is going to be terrifying and I cannot wait!
DJeXeL Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 DEVELOPING: Fire department: More than a dozen stuck on roller coaster at Busch Gardens theme park in Tampa, Fla., as thunderstorms approach: ABC News Facebook Source
djcoastermark Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 ^aaww, you beat me to this. I saw it on bay news 9 here and they said something about a power failure during the lightning storm passing through now. It looks to me that spot is the turn right after the launch out of the station. Its a big downpour here so those folks must really be getting soaked sitting there.
SharkTums Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Must be a power issue, shocked they were even running it with the crazy weather we're having!
DJeXeL Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 ^ & ^^ Yea I'm wondering if there was a mechanical failure with the train or if the launch was interrupted at just the precise moment to have the train stall there.
_koppen Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 The only reason I can think of for it being stuck like that would be a power failure leading to a miss launch, and then the speed was exactly enough to get it to the top and for the train to be perfectly balanced. But that's kind of a high odds one.
SharkTums Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 Maybe a poncho blew off and got stuck in a wheel assembly? It could be anything crazy like that!
DJeXeL Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 ^That's definitely a possibility as well. You'd be surprised what will stop a coaster train.
rcjp Posted February 12, 2014 Posted February 12, 2014 ^Wasn't the accident on Sirocco at Walibi Belgium due to a miss launch that made the train stall in the loop or was it an mechanical issue with the train itself?
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