Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom Discussion Thread

[thrillseeker4552]

What a pleasant sight! I’m not sure why I hated this one so much when I actually enjoy the one at Kings Island.

 

Bring on the GCI or Kanonen or whatever replaces this. I can’t imagine it being worse...

Agreed totally. I really like Invertigo, but Stinger was horrible. That brand new patch of grass will be a big improvement.

 

I think another reason I am completely fine with its removal is that it didn't contribute at all to the park's coaster lineup. They already have a superior inverted coaster and a superior shuttle coaster (which also happens to be inverted). I think a mid-size GCI would be perfect for Dorney, but of course everything is up in the air right now.

[SkyToro]

Logically, I think the perfect replacement is a Raptor. There's enough room, and it would be a new, exciting ride that isn't found anywhere else in the Northeast, within the budget I'd expect Dorney to get for a new coaster. Also, It'd be the first coaster since 2001 that has any real chance of becoming the new most-loved ride in the park.

 

But Cedar Fair hates Dorney, so we'll see...

[coasterbill]

I too am really excited for this ride's replacement.

 

Huge empty grass fields are wonderful for the environment.

[Physical]

Wow, I was in Allentown last weekend and drove by the park, nothing was done to the track itself but the station was completely removed and it looked like the lift chain was off the ride as well (the return was slacked out instead of taught)

 

Didn't think much of it other than "First stage of demolition" but I didn't expect to see track being removed so soon.

[chickenbowl]

I am aware, but check out this picture. The last crosstie only has track attached to one side. The other picture shows what looks like cut supports. Pictures from the DP connoisseurs FB page.

 

I think you're right, thanks for showing me this.

[dorneyparkrules]

http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2018/03/exclusive-photos-of-deconstruction-of.html Here is a update on Stinger and yes it being scrap

[ytterbiumanalyst]

I love that we're all so anxious for evidence it's being destroyed, like it's some sort of vampire and we're going to put just one more stake through it's heart to be sure.

[DorneyKid14]

Smokehouse is not returning this summer at the park.

[Iby coaster]

Smokehouse is not returning this summer at the park.

Why is that? That’s one of the best restaurants at Dorney. What are they going to do with it?

[DorneyKid14]

No idea. It's going to be some type of burrito place.

[Iby coaster]

No idea. It's going to be some type of burrito place.

That’s actually kinda of cool how it will become a burrito place. I still liked Smoke House though, but at least that there’s a 2nd new restaurant for this year along with Tidal Wave Cafe.

[Steel Farce]

The Smokehouse was inspired by the previous chef, Milo Jones, and his cooking style. When they decided to offer some of these menu items in groves and the new Tidal Wave Cafe it made the smoke house less necessary I believe.

[coasterbill]

Great news!

[coasterbill]

Sorry for your loss

 

... not really

[boldikus]

I definitely did not hate Stinger like so many- I actually had some decent rides on it. That said I won't miss it at all, especially with a far superior Intamin invert right next door as well as Talon across the park. Other than the fact Dorney has such a small lineup to begin with, this isnt really a loss at all.

[Canobie Coaster]

Stinger was a once per visit ride for me...if it were open. It was usually closed, so I don't view this as too much of a loss.

[boldikus]

From the Dorney FB group

[Iby coaster]

^^^ my pic by the way. Here’s some more

Close up of the lift hill (track is getting gutted)

Another pic from the site

Dorney has a new general parking entrance sign this year

Skyline view of the now messed up Stinger

[Iby coaster]

Now it’s almost gone and completely disappeared from the skyline

http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2018/04/dorney-park-stinger-deconstruction.html?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=facebook&m=1

[Vonni]

It is fun to speculate the future of Stinger's site, but I have also learned to not get my hopes up too high with DP.

[FeelTheFORCE]

They'll probably get CCMR if Cedar Point should decide to remove it...

[AmyUD06]

They'll probably get CCMR if Cedar Point should decide to remove it...

 

An ancient mine train by a manufacturer no longer in business with wooden supports is probably the least likely candidate for relocation ever, sorry.

[Jason Maier]

Wasn't there a rumor that this may be the last year of Dinosaurs Alive! for the CF chain?

 

If so and it does get removed . . . perhaps it and the old Stinger site could be used for a GCI or Gravity Group woodie?

[Vonni]

An ancient mine train by a manufacturer no longer in business with wooden supports is probably the least likely candidate for relocation ever, sorry.

 

 

But not for Dorney Park! (kidding)

[boldikus]

Wasn't there a rumor that this may be the last year of Dinosaurs Alive! for the CF chain?

 

If so and it does get removed . . . perhaps it and the old Stinger site could be used for a GCI or Gravity Group woodie?

 

Oh man can we not start with this? Its been a good 4-5 months since this was mentioned. There is absolutely nothing to this perpetual rumor that seems like it will never die. The park could add 4 B&Ms and enthusiasts would still be all "Dinos Alive, guys. GCI woodie all the way!!"