chadster Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 The shoot the chutes ride, while still there, would cost up to and possibly over $1 million to move/rebuild(concrete is expensive) OzCat from what I'm told most likely won't go anywhere, and the tower, well...it's a shorty. I am really quite surprised that they might be moving the ride to Elitch, but then again I'm not. Elitch needs something new but it's been such a money pit at Magic. What was it, almost 2 years that it was down before they could get it up again? It might have only been a little over a year, regardless it was a long time. CNL seems to historically be on the cheap side with new attractions so I don't expect to see anything major out of them. I'm not an engineer, but it seems that using the chain to lower the ride back into the station causes a ton of wear and tear, some sort of magnetic system like the one Intamin uses could have possibly been a option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I finally rode two Skyloops in China, and was pleasantly surprised--they were a lot of fun (if a bit freaky). Still, the whole Magic Springs power-outage incident was in the back of my mind while I was riding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 Looks like I may have to go to Magic Springs this Saturday after the Texas Giant film shoot to get my X-coaster credit. I may have to skip the Titan film shoot on Sunday morning. That was a fun little road trip on Saturday and we didn't even miss the Titan shoot. 5.5 hours each way? That's a day trip for a couple of Texans, no problem! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagro5 Posted December 28, 2012 Share Posted December 28, 2012 Does anyone have an update on the removal of X Coaster? Has it already started deconstruction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Looks like X Coaster has another year at Magic Springs! (2/27/13) Magic Springs has announced the new attraction coming to the water park will be called “Splash Island”, a large water sprayground structure with the obligatory giant-bucket that rains chaos down on everyone every 10 minutes. Splash Island will be 4-stories tall and feature 10 colorful waterslides to try out, along with hundrededs of other water effects and features. In another development, it was noticed that when the all new Magic Springs website launched the other day that X-Coaster was re-listed as a park attraction once again. One of our readers contacted the park about the status of X-Coaster and was told, “The decision to remove X has been delayed, so it will be a part of our attractions package in 2013!” http://www.screamscape.com/html/magic_springs.htm http://www.magicsprings.com/thrill-rides-xcoaster.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 ^I find it so amusing that they're not moving it yet because they couldn't figure out how to take it apart. But it will be a fun bonus for those of us going to Magic Springs this year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccron10 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 ^I find it so amusing that they're not moving it yet because they couldn't figure out how to take it apart. But it will be a fun bonus for those of us going to Magic Springs this year! I agree. I am kind of happy that they plan on keeping it around for at least another year and be able to get the credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 WooHoo! Bonus Texas Midwest Trip Credit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaminkid2005 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'm so happy they are keeping this! I'll admit I was pretty disappointed when I found out that I was going to miss this credit. I can't wait to try this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatle11 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Definitely great news! Not too many of these crazy looking coasters around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^I find it so amusing that they're not moving it yet because they couldn't figure out how to take it apart. But it will be a fun bonus for those of us going to Magic Springs this year! I'm guessing they just didn't find a buyer yet...and didn't like the price they would get for scrap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronWolfman Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 I'm guessing they just didn't find a buyer yet...and didn't like the price they would get for scrap. Well, Screamscape said Elitch Gardens purchased it, but I don't know if that's true.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8899 Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Well, after having the SkyLoop for a few years China now builds their "own" skyloops... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The SkyLoops don't necessarily excite me all that much, but if its going to actually be there, why not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^I was surprised with how much fun they were during TPR's China Trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^I will be happy to be pleasantly surprised! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chittlins Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 ^I find it so amusing that they're not moving it yet because they couldn't figure out how to take it apart. But it will be a fun bonus for those of us going to Magic Springs this year! I'm guessing they just didn't find a buyer yet...and didn't like the price they would get for scrap. Although Elitch Gardens is managed by Herschend the owners also own Magic Springs which is not managed by Herschend. They could not take it apart because parts of it were welded and not bolted. I don't think the newer owners knew that and we'll see what they do after this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Apparently It's Staying One more year. http://www.magicsprings.com/thrill-rides-xcoaster.php And New for 2013. Splash Island http://www.magicsprings.com/splash-island.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Not only did Magic Springs play fantastic hosts during our recent tour, but we were also allowed to come in and film on quite a few of their coasters. The Arkansas Twister ended up being one of only three remaining adult-sized woodies in the USA I hadn't been on yet, and it was kind of fun getting to film the coaster to share with some of my new Florida neighbors who grew up with the ride at Boardwalk & Baseball/Circus World. Check it out here: [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Thanks for sharing. Looked a little on the rough side. How was it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypotato Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Arkansas Twister was a bit...weird. It was rough in the places it should be smooth and smooth in the places it should be rough. It would be smooth at the bottom of the drops, but then get all shaky when you would go over the hill. That said, it was pretty fun and I'm sad I only got the one ride in on it. Also, the ride op there was insane. Or on drugs. Or both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXman308 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 ^^Out of curiosity, what are the other two? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyrbuzz Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 I have some fond memories of that ride as The Hurricane. The ride had a tunnel at the bottom of the drop when it was at B&B which added a nice touch to the experience. I hope someday I get a chance to visit my old friend from a bygone time. Great memories and great rides at a lost treasure of a park Boardwalk and Baseball. Glad this gem of a coaster lives on even though its former home doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thanks for sharing. Looked a little on the rough side. How was it? A little on the rough side! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 ^^Out of curiosity, what are the other two? I think the only two "adult sized" woodies I've never made it to in the US is the one at Camden and the one in Seattle. No other real reason than I just haven't had any interest in getting to them, and figure one day, if I'm in the area, we'll ride... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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