ginzo Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I rode Wildcat the season before they changed the trains and then the first season with the new trains. I didn't think the Flyers helped much at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I'm going to be in Florida all next week and Gwazi is opening the day after I leave. I love my luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 Wouldn't they have to start testing very soon to open on the 22nd? I will be there to check it out on Saturday. Can't wait to see the fully assembled train, I am curious if they will use the same logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 It's been hit or miss with the dispatch of the trains... WHEN they have both sides open, sometimes they DO dispatch them together, when other times they just don't seem to care... But I've noticed that even when they DO dispatch them together, (at least recently) Lion somehow get quite a bit ahead of Tiger... Lion will be at the bottom of the first drop by the time Tiger is just going over the peak... so the dueling winds up being minimal at best... ...so hopefully with the Millenium Flyer's in place, not only with they hopefully run them together more consistantly... but hoping that both Lion and Tiger can keep up with each other... Either way, I'm super excited... the Tiger trains look wonderful (wish they had the Gwazi logo on the front, or a Lion head/Tiger head to differenciate... but that is nit-picking...) Cannot wait to ride once this sucker re-opens... I was looking at the plain trains too, but I'm sure they'll add the designs before it reopens. I can't imagine Busch leaving them like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I liked Gwazi alright when I rode it--except for the fact that only the Lion side running. I guess this is even more cause for me to get back down there and get the Tiger side. On a related note, I rode Wildcat with the MF's this past September and I thought it was terrible. I'm someone who loves Grizzly so I was surprised by how much Wildcat's roughness affected me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CCG2 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I haven't been to BGT since April 2008 and when i went i rode Gwazi Tiger (Both sides open, but non-dueling ) and i thought it was really good, but still partially rough. But hailing from the Toronto-area in Canada and having CW nearby means that im pretty much used to having my spleen rearranged every time i go. These Millenium Flyers look sweet though, i can just imagine the feeling of dueling against Gwazi Lion or Tiger with a new semi-open style coaster train . I'm heading down to BGT in June, hopefully Cheetah Hunt will be open by then and i can ride both those monsters excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I rode Wildcat the season before they changed the trains and then the first season with the new trains. I didn't think the Flyers helped much at all. On a related note, I rode Wildcat with the MF's this past September and I thought it was terrible. I'm someone who loves Grizzly so I was surprised by how much Wildcat's roughness affected me. Wildcat isn't so rough as it just seems balls out uncontrollably fast. The new trains helped a great deal. The last time I rode with the PTC trains I thought for sure I was gonna need a chiropractor. Definitely a great fit for Lightning Racer so I can see where Gwazi should come out a winner if the old trains didn't tear up the track too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbear30 Posted January 14, 2011 Share Posted January 14, 2011 I rode Gwazi for the first time in 2007 and it was pretty rough but still rideable. I went back and rode it again in 2009 and I only rode one side because it was so unbearable. It was as bad, if not worse, than Georgia Cyclone/Hurler roughness. I have been hoping all along that they would get MF's. I heard they were retracking the whole ride and if that is true, combined with MF trains this thing could be a top 10 wood contender. I guess we will see what happens! It makes me excited to ride it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Wildcat isn't so rough as it just seems balls out uncontrollably fast. Really? I think its pacing kind of sucks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wood Dragon 1988 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I rode Wild Cat for the first time in Spring 08, right after the flyers were put on, and thought it was pretty darn good. I rode again in fall 10 and thought the ride was terrible. I've never been on Gwazi, but hopefully one day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Finally some Flyers. I may need to renew my fun card for next saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazywolf88 Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 millenium flyers on gwazi+new ride cheeta hunt= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porsmond Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Excellent, I will look forward to riding Gwazi again when I visit BGT in May, I did think the last time I went(3 years ago) it was getting rather on the rough side, and I could tell people coming off was'nt too impressed either, No wonder there was never a queue for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 Rc Pro reports testing has started on the Lion side. The train in the photo was yellow so I guess they have 2 colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted January 15, 2011 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I'll be at BGT sometime next week for Press Coverage! Can't wait to see the new trains and the Heartline!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimster Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) I was at Busch Gardens today and they were testing BOTH sides of Gwazi this afternoon. Tiger's train is blue/teal. Lion's train is yellow. I was able to snap the following photos... Tiger on the lift hill Lion (it came by before I was ready with the camera) Tiger Edited January 16, 2011 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjune4991 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I have so much happy inside me right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimster Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I got some strange looks form people when I got all excited when I saw them testing the new trains and snapping pics. One couple asked me what was going on, so I told them and they said, "You must work here, right?" HA! Nope. I'm just an AP holding coaster nerd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eltoro96 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I have so much happy inside me right now. hahaha that makes two of us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lamoure Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I have so much happy inside me right now. hahaha that makes two of us! Three, if we are true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 (edited) Removed by user Edited January 6, 2012 by The SETGO Guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I have so much happy inside me right now. hahaha that makes two of us! Make that 3! ^I won't be going opening day, but I'll be going in mid-February. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
koasterfreek Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 I for one am elated as I have been waiting for this since I rode them in December of 1999! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Looks great , this ride was in definite need of help. I was there for a few days after Christmas, and it was brutal. Let's hope the new GCII trains here, make it better than the new trains on Wildcat (Hershey Park). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 BGT is gonna have a great year with these new trains and Cheetah Chase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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