Rockman89 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags New England, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index. Official Park Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! _____________________________________________________ 2005 April 24th, 2005 - Sequoia Adventure begins testing - SEE BELOW September 14th, 2005 - New 4D theater announced 2006 February 19th, 2006 - New dark ride for 2006 October 16th, 2006 - Blackstone purchases Gardaland 2008 April 14th, 2008 - Mammut opens 2010 July 15th, 2010 - Gardaland announced new B&M prototype for 2011 September 14th, 2010 - Teaser campaign for new coaster starts October 3rd, 2010 - Construction photos for new coaster 2011 January 10th, 2011 - Video construction tour for Raptor December 8th, 2011 - New Ice Age 4D movie announced 2012 June 12th, 2012 - 'Night is Magic' extends park operation by 5 hours for the Summer! 2013 January 10th, 2013 -"Madagascar Live! It's Circus Time" show announced! November 4th, 2013 - Dive Machine announced for 2015 2015 September 9th, 2015 - Gardaland Adventure Hotel officially announced , to open in 2016 2016 March 19th, 2016 - Kung Fu Panda spinning coaster (and themed area) to be added in 2016 2017 December 8th, 2017 - Peppa Pig themed area to be added in 2018 2018 February 7th, 2018 - iCorsari dark ride to be upgrade including projection screens December 13th, 2018 - The Year of Magic details, Sequoia Adventure returns 2021 September 28th, 2021 - Jumanji - The Adventure attraction to debut in 2022! 2023 February 8th, 2023 - Jumanji The Labyrinth announced for 2023! _________________________________________________________________ Check this video that shows the S&S creation testing. You'll have to get past the great music when you watch it, though. http://www.gardalandever.too.it/ Is it just me, or does that thing look really awkwardly braked? I know the ride can't go too fast for some of the things it does, but it looks as if they brake on the drops instead of after them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Damn, looks like you must have just made it! I think that they are over their bandwith. If it's anything like the prototype though I remember thinking the same thing. Hopefully we'll get to ride it in June! Elissa "I love Scary Prototype Rides of Death!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockman89 Posted April 23, 2005 Author Share Posted April 23, 2005 Ugh, that really sucks. It is quite the interesting coaster to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maliboomer Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 That intro was the single most spastic thing I've ever seen! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaparri Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I must say, I'm a bit disappointed with it. I mean, I'm sure it's a pretty cool ride, but it's just not quite what I expected. I understand that it can only go so fast, but I expected the pace to be a little faster than what it is. Oh well! Can't win everytime! Can't wait to hear a ride report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Damn that coaster is ugly. Hopefully it will be fun, but its not excactly what Im looking most forward to ride this year.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 LOL!!! That music is the best!!! Elissa "the ride is just eh" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 So is it the exact same one that had been sitting at S&S for 3 years? I remember seeing the video of that on Screamscape and thinking them "That doesn't look very cool" and I had the same reaction watching this video. Here's one thing I thought....does it really even count as a coaster? It's looks so controlled that it almost looks more like a flat ride than a coaster. I am very curious to ride this though, but I just have this feeling it's going to be one of those rides that may have lots of problems, and I'm not even expecting it to be open when we're there. --Robb "Loves opening the can of worms!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mind Eraser Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Stupidest ride ever! EVER!! I'm with Robb, is this even a coaster? It looks like it is powered most of, if not all of the time. They should make you wear helmets when riding it because it's so retarded. They could theme it as a Short Bus Adventure. -kip- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterkid20 Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Well I'm glad one hasn't come to a state park yet....... That things just looks unpleasant and pointless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 I have to say that even though I agree that it looks totally pointless, I'm actually looking forward to riding it. I don't know what it is with having a facsination about stuff that is horrible, but it's true for a lot of people. Just take the "Beverly" for example. It goes like this: "OMG, this is the worst thing ever!!!! Here try!!! "ACK!!!! You're right this is HORRIBLE!!!" So yeah, it looks stupid, but yet I'm psyched to ride it...WTF?!?!? --Robb "Being positive is so uncool!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCs221 Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 It does look kind of boring, but there are probably a lot of possibilities for the layout. I'd guess that this is just the base layout, and in the future there'll be Screamin Squirrels with other elements, and an upside down section here or there implemented into the layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homey G. Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Waaay too much time spent upside down. Why couldn't the quickest part of the ride be the time traveling upside down?? If you wanna make it dramatic, then slow everyone down before the drop, but get them back rightside up ASAP! Looks like a coaster version of a Inverter (Looping Starship, Frenzoid, upside down Pirate, whatever it's called.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeezus Juice Posted April 24, 2005 Share Posted April 24, 2005 Well, it was just testing so there is a chance that what we saw is not the final program. However, I never saw the origional screamscape video when it ran with people so maybe this IS the program. Either way Gardaland looks like fun anyway, plus it's not like they removed something cool to put this in. For some reason I think this will feel just like riding Swat. -Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardalandever Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 (edited) Gardaland, for the news season is building a new theater, with a capacity of 1400 people, and under the theater will be the new 4D Cinema. Here you are some pics from my web-site: http://gardalandever.altervista.org/gal ... atro17.jpg http://gardalandever.altervista.org/gal ... atro12.jpg Bye! Edited February 21, 2015 by larrygator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Thanks for coming here and giving us some info about the new additions. It wasn't necessary to post three times in a row about your new site, but please continue to keep us updated as to what's going on at Gardaland. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I hope they improve on the cinema. Is it the one tat is underground? I found it to be a long wait and a disappointment. But Gardaland rocks! If you don't catch it during a rain-storm.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardalandever Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 The news of Gardaland 2006 are: - Gardaland Theatre, the new theatre with a capacity of about 1400 person, and the show will be a medley of all the most famous musical; it will open during the season; - "Legend of the White Horse": a new film for The Spectacular 4D Adventure, the 4D cinema; - a sistemation of Valle dei Re, the dark ride; - the re-launch of Sequoia Adventure, the new rollercoaster of the 2005 season. The new 4D cinema will be ready for 2007. And here there is the map of Gardaland 2006: http://www.gardalandever.net/gallery/mappa2006.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Blackstone Group International, the company that recently bought the Legoland chain is close to expanding its theme park empire with the 500 million euro purchase of the largest theme park in Italy, Gardaland near Lake Garda. Although there are a few last-minute details to be sorted out, the acquisition is expected to be announced in the next few days. As well as the London Dungeon and Legoland, Merlin owns a chain of Sea Life aquariums, and the source suggested that it may open a new Sea Life at Gardaland in a bid to grow and refresh the venue. Il Sole 24 ORE & Times Online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCfanatic Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Sounds good, a Sea Life aquarium could be a nice addition to the park, but i think the new owners should spend some money on a new coaster, most of the park's current coasters are pretty lame, i've read that even the famous Screaming Squirrel isn't all that special. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 The Screamin Squirrel is the worst coaster in the park... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hopefully Blackstone can turn this park around since it didn't sound that good on the europe trip. The company sounds like they have some good ideas for the park, so hopefully they are actually built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
viking86 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hopefully Blackstone can turn this park around since it didn't sound that good on the europe trip. The company sounds like they have some good ideas for the park, so hopefully they are actually built. The coasters arent that great, but the rest of the park is fantastic in my opinion. I know several people who have had problems with customer service, but I had 1 1/2 great day in that park. Beatiful scenery and a good selection of rides. Add a good coaster or two and you have a top quality park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno Lancetti Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 THE RE-AWAKENING OF THE “MAMMOTH” AT GARDALAND - Inauguration of ITALY’S BIGGEST FAMILY ROLLERCOASTER: covering 5,000 m² for a ride that lasts 4 minutes, with 16 sudden changes of direction and inclines of up to 48°! Being Italy’s biggest family rollercoaster, “Mammut” puts Gardaland in the spotlight once again, confirming its leadership in the Entertainment Parks sector as the number one park in Italy and amongst the top parks in Europe. Here you can find a bunch of cool pics!!! Enjoy it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robinschroder Posted April 14, 2008 Share Posted April 14, 2008 It's another high speed thrill ride from Vekoma!! Nice pictures, Bruno - the angle of the 5th picture down makes it look like it has a loop... although it's just a helix! Robin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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