coasterchitchat Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Anybody else notice that we're rapidly approaching 150 pages of speculation in this thread?? Yes, I'm sure Paula has noticed! Gonna give her a huge bottle of Advil when I see her next week! (She deserves it for reading all of this!) If I see her tomorrow, I'll give her one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 The amount of people dead-sure this ride is going to be a B&M in this thread just kill me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Well, the footers do point to B&M. B&M is safe and reliable, which HW wants. I'm not dead sure it's a B&M, but I'm 90% positive it is. ^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mega_Coaster_77 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Has anyone thought that the day 65 clue could be pointing toward the name "Thunderbird"? I mean, it talks about a creature with wings that snap against the wind creating a thundering sound. That sounds a lot like the Wikipedia description of the thunderbird, how it can create storms with its enormous wings, and it even says in Wikipedia that it has great power and strength, relating to how the clue says "we are swept up in its great power" My bet for the name is Thunderbird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayWorldFTW Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Has anyone thought that the day 65 clue could be pointing toward the name "Thunderbird"? I mean, it talks about a creature with wings that snap against the wind creating a thundering sound. That sounds a lot like the Wikipedia description of the thunderbird, how it can create storms with its enormous wings, and it even says in Wikipedia that it has great power and strength, relating to how the clue says "we are swept up in its great power"My bet for the name is Thunderbird I see your joining me and OneOfTheWills theory that the name will be Thunderbird... I agree yesterday's clue solidifies my stance on the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourPalJay Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I would love to know if anything in this 150'ish pages has actually been right. Obviously we'll know in 36 hours, but I'm still curious. More along the lines of, within the offices of HW, were folks laughing at our inane foolishness, or nail-biting at our ability to be super smart? Or getting some great ideas for 2017... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Has anyone thought that the day 65 clue could be pointing toward the name "Thunderbird"? I mean, it talks about a creature with wings that snap against the wind creating a thundering sound. That sounds a lot like the Wikipedia description of the thunderbird, how it can create storms with its enormous wings, and it even says in Wikipedia that it has great power and strength, relating to how the clue says "we are swept up in its great power"My bet for the name is Thunderbird If it ends up being a flying coaster or a wing coaster like some have suggested, then Thunderbird would be a great name for this coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I don't think it will be a wing coaster. The "launch/break run" footers would be way to close to the building, wouldn't it? I've been thinking the same thing, but yesterday's clue really says wingrider, so Ive been looking at the construction cam and think it is still possible WITHOUT having to go over the building. The left footers on the straightaway could be vertical and the right footers could be the diagonal footers connecting to the left. If the track is above the left footers, looks that theres just enough room to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 ^I also thought about that, but then I remembered that, even though it would look odd, the launch track/brake run could be tall enough to go above the building. However, I suppose the first option makes more sense as the clues really seem to be pointing to a wing coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 All the lifts have now moved behind the building. I'm guessing that they are starting with footers there now. I just wanna get myself one of those little bobcats. Those things are cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayWorldFTW Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I know nothing has been done to the site over night obviously, lol, but I see all kinds of interesting things that I didn't see yesterday.... Sure does look interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) Just because this creature in the journal has wings, doesn't necessarily mean it will be a wing coaster. I mean since the thing has wings, doesn't that also mean it could fly, as in flying coaster? Edit: Just elaborate on this. I know the post mentioned wings, but this part keeps sticking with me: As the creature roars over our Mayflower, we are swept up in its great power. It says they're swept up in its great power, as in they're going for a ride. It doesn't say on the wings, or they're being carried. Hopefully today's journal entry will explain this a bit better. I'll say this again, what can they do with a wing coaster that hasn't already been done? What would make it a first of it's kind? Edited July 23, 2014 by ZeroGravity55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickrollercoaster Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 To those who think the name will be Thunderbird, don't forget, she's been throwing out red herrings in the clues, and don't forget that she posted the clue a long time after someone mentioned the name. It's a distraction it seems like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayWorldFTW Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 This is COMPLETELY off topic but I found it surprising and thought I'd share. We are having some really crummy weather this morning, dark skies, rain, wind, thunder (a lot like they voyage our pilgrims are on, ha!) and I was watching the splash cam as Splashin safari opened..... Not really expecting to see many if at all, people rushing into that park...but guess what? Lol these people are relentless! Considering its a weekday and it's crummy weather there were a surprising amount of people(to me) that rushed in. Looks like most rushed to the wildebeest and the mammoth, but some jumped right into the Bahari wave pool and Bahari river, lol. Maybe it's because I'm spoiled and live so close to the park that I can plan my trips to the weather accordingly, but there is no way I would consider jumping in that water right now! There isn't any lightning so I know it's completely safe....but wow lol. People really do love their water parks,lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolidayWorldFTW Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 To those who think the name will be Thunderbird, don't forget, she's been throwing out red herrings in the clues, and don't forget that she posted the clue a long time after someone mentioned the name. It's a distraction it seems like. You could be completely correct and I wouldn't be surprised one bit at all if Paula wasn't just messing with us and throwing us red herrings, lol, she's sooooo good at it. But since we will all know for sure tomorrow I'm still gonna take me chances and bet on the name being Thunderbird or The Thunderbird..... Just for fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricGarbo Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 This is COMPLETELY off topic but I found it surprising and thought I'd share. We are having some really crummy weather this morning, dark skies, rain, wind, thunder (a lot like they voyage our pilgrims are on, ha!) and I was watching the splash cam as Splashin safari opened..... Not really expecting to see many if at all, people rushing into that park...but guess what? Lol these people are relentless! Considering its a weekday and it's crummy weather there were a surprising amount of people(to me) that rushed in. Looks like most rushed to the wildebeest and the mammoth, but some jumped right into the Bahari wave pool and Bahari river, lol. Maybe it's because I'm spoiled and live so close to the park that I can plan my trips to the weather accordingly, but there is no way I would consider jumping in that water right now! There isn't any lightning so I know it's completely safe....but wow lol. People really do love their water parks,lol. Water parks are as 'Murikan as McBeetus. Americans will wade through hellfire to get to their wavepools and lazy rivers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster19 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 ^ Yeah just listen to Walter Bolliger answer the question about hypers with inversions. Didn't even bother to give an answer. Skip to 3:57 If this were to happen that would be insane. I have been read this forum for some time. Some of the ideas are crazy, but would be awesome. We will have to see what happens tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I don't think we're looking at a hyper, but it's anyone's guess at this point. I have a feeling this ride is going to be a completely new prototype. What time is the announcement tomorrow? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeroGravity55 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 ^8:30 p.m. central time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkjunkie Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 So no one really said if theyre gonna try to be there for the announcement tomorrow. I'll be getting therw around 330 to hit up the coasters a few times, have a bite, then get a good spot for the announcement. I cant wait!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I really hope it's not a B&M although all signs point towards it. If it does happen to be a B&M I hope it's a prototype instead of a Wing Rider or Flyer. B&M needs to starting pushing the envelope more, it seems like everything is cookie cutter these days. Yawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GayCoasterGuy Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 B&M needs to starting pushing the envelope more, it seems like everything is cookie cutter these days. Yawn. You can thank the parks for the super-conservative and plain designs. B&M will do what the park wants... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickrollercoaster Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Shame on B&M for catering to what parks actually want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jynx242 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I'll take a Kumba themed to birds, turkeys, what have you over a Wing or Flyer any day . Will be up in Ohio tomorrow evening (processing the KI pass for Banshee Bash on Friday,) but will definitely tune in here to see what is coming! David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 (edited) ^^^, ^^Very true. Hershey wanted something more extreme for their latest and they sure got it. Even then, Skyrush definitely wasn't a "cookie cutter" mega coaster. "Cookie cutter" doesn't have to be synonymous with moderately aggressive/ wider appealing rides. If this is a one-of-a-kind B&M, maybe they can prove this to be correct....until almost the exact same ride starts popping up at other parks, like their wing riders (with the exception of Floch Von Damonen, I think). Anyone else thinking they're geek enough to be too excited to sleep through tonight? Edited July 23, 2014 by rollin_n_coastin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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