grsupercity Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Flat rides are always a great addition. This looks to be the Mondial revolution. Mondial to CF: "Sorry about the Windseekers, here's a free Revolution for your troubles." There are 3 ride manufacturers that currently make this type of pendulum swing ride with a 40 passenger gondola. Does anyone know which manufacturer is providing the ride for Kings Dominion for 2016? The Frisbee XL is just a little bit larger and swings just a little bit higher than the Mondial one, 118 feet and 130 degrees at max swing. The Zamperla one goes even higher, 147 feet. I'm pretty sure this one's going to be made by Mondial. You honestly think they would go with Mondial, even with the windseeker issues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 What's the downtime (if any) like on Psyclone? Just because they have issues with Windseekers doesn't mean that they have issues with Mondial's other rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propeller Factory Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 So excited I love these rides they're people eaters and they're so fun I'm so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I know this has essentially already been said, but let me add to the adulation for this choice of addition! I love these types of rides, and while Delirium at KI wan't as amazing as maXair to me, it's still one of the best flats I've ridden! Very strong addition to KD, considering it was all but confirmed they'd be getting some kind of flat ride there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 You honestly think they would go with Mondial, even with the windseeker issues? It's a Mondial. 110%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angryemobeaver Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Anyone else find it ironic that Shockwave, the old Togo standup is being replaced by a giant frisbee called Delirium, just like King Cobra at Kings Island was replaced with Delirium too? This is exciting news, I love Delirium (KI) and MaXair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Someone on PFN (BGWFans new site) spoke with Pat Jones, she has confirmed it as a Mondial Revolution and not a Huss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blk_mamba Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 This will be a solid addition. This is one of my favorite flats at Cedar Point! I was rooting for the long shot roller coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Glad to see another Cedar Fair park getting a Frisbee-style ride. Hopefully they'll put in more these at other parks if this one turns out to be a success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeansproutMidget Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 YES! Definately renewing the season pass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 There are 3 ride manufacturers that currently make this type of pendulum swing ride with a 40 passenger gondola. Huss: Giant Frisbee - 40 / 50 passenger models (Cedar Point & Kings Island have the 50 passenger models). Zamperla: Giant Discovery - 40 passenger gondola Mondial: Revolution - 40 passenger gondola model (Canada's Wonderland) Does anyone know which manufacturer is providing the ride for Kings Dominion for 2016? There's more, Moser just built their first one in turkey, it look almost as big as the Zamperla one: Also Intmin have there own. They even opened it a few years before Huss: Although this could technically be a new a smaller version from Huss, Zamperla etc.. everything points to the Mondial Ride: You honestly think they would go with Mondial, even with the windseeker issues? It's not unheard of that new rides have big reliability issues. What matters is how the manufacturer handles them, and if the customer feels taken care of in a good way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TB305 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Guys, Pat Jones has already confirmed it is indeed a MONDIAL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Guys, Pat Jones has already confirmed it is indeed a MONDIAL. Great news, I have really been waiting for another on of those, it's been like what, 10 years now since the last one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 This news really made my day. I am excited that KD is finally getting one of the best flat rides out there. It was long overdue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranmann Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I see why kd waiting til next year for a coaster cause of its agreement with bgw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee1999 Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 I'm kinda skeptical about us getting a new coaster in 2017... Ive been on CW part of the site and all over the internet and they been complaining and been saying something about getting a launched wing rider called ziz.. then there's KI feeling left out and wanting a giga coaster in 2017 or 2018. I'm really excited about this new flat ride though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
certifiedcoastergeek Posted August 20, 2015 Share Posted August 20, 2015 Don't get me wrong, I still love me a good Frisbee ride, but you can't deny that the coaster drought bell just tolled for a sixth time. This is the longest time in Kings Dominion history between coaster additions (although the Intimidator was huge, it's stil a pretty darn long time for a park of its size). Source: Kings Island - Diamondback (2009) - $26M, Banshee (2014) - $24M Carowinds - Intimidator (2010) - $23M, Fury 325 (2015) - $30M Kings Dominion - Intimidator 305 (2010) - $30M, TBA (2017+) - $??M #zizcanwait2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee1999 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Don't get me wrong, I still love me a good Frisbee ride, but you can't deny that the coaster drought bell just tolled for a sixth time. This is the longest time in Kings Dominion history between coaster additions (although the Intimidator was huge, it's stil a pretty darn long time for a park of its size). Source: Kings Island - Diamondback (2009) - $26M, Banshee (2014) - $24M Carowinds - Intimidator (2010) - $23M, Fury 325 (2015) - $30M Kings Dominion - Intimidator 305 (2010) - $30M, TBA (2017+) - $??M #zizcanwait2017 Is there a strong chance of us getting a coaster in 2017? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Woohoooo!!!! What a massive upgrade from Shockwave! This is exactly what I was hoping for. It is not a coaster, so by definition, it is not. It's a lot cheaper ride than a new Shockwave-class coaster, however. It shouldn't exclude a coaster soon, although seeing CF lately, another may have to fall to get that. It would be a new experience for me, however, are thse rides in any way sickening like Berserker or Bourbon Street Fireball? Unless someone can convince it is not, I will never ride. Fireball was the worst experience I've had on a ride in years, almost ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark549 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Woohoooo!!!! What a massive upgrade from Shockwave! This is exactly what I was hoping for. It is not a coaster, so by definition, it is not. It's a lot cheaper ride than a new Shockwave-class coaster, however. It shouldn't exclude a coaster soon, although seeing CF lately, another may have to fall to get that. It would be a new experience for me, however, are thse rides in any way sickening like Berserker or Bourbon Street Fireball? Unless someone can convince it is not, I will never ride. Fireball was the worst experience I've had on a ride in years, almost ever. I've only been on the Huss model (Maxair, Delirium) but they were not nausea inducing at all. Much better than most coasters, including several at KD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee1999 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 On Facebook it seems the Gp is mad about this new attraction and saying it copied King's island Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 On Facebook it seems the Gp is mad about this new attraction and saying it copied King's island Yeah.. well.. GP will GP... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Is there a strong chance of us getting a coaster in 2017? A lot of rumors out there suggesting both KD and CW will be getting a wing coaster in 2017. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranmann Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Is there a strong chance of us getting a coaster in 2017? A lot of rumors out there suggesting both KD and CW will be getting a wing coaster in 2017. Cw just got a ride why do they need it. Kd need it the most Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted August 21, 2015 Share Posted August 21, 2015 Is there a strong chance of us getting a coaster in 2017? A lot of rumors out there suggesting both KD and CW will be getting a wing coaster in 2017. Cw just got a ride why do they need it. Kd need it the most If CF doled out coasters based on "need", and who got one last, MiA would be getting one this year, and not CP! Unfortunately (for the smaller parks), it doesn't work that way... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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