Arthur_Seaton 2 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'd love to see a super-long Helix-type ride installed at Knotts (far more so than some Skyrush-type thing), but such a ride's success seems dependent on a fairly generous footprint with a multi-level terrain; it would really need to span out across the park so as not to feel like a half-assed version. Given that, my guess is that whatever it'll be will be relatively compact, but I'm looking forward to seeing what they offer either way. The dream, for me, would be a Diamondback clone, but that's not gonna happen! Link to post Share on other sites
DBru 7 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Anyone at the park today for the announcement? How are the crowds looking? Link to post Share on other sites
fredoflasvegas 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'd love to see a super-long Helix-type ride installed at Knotts (far more so than some Skyrush-type thing), but such a ride's success seems dependent on a fairly generous footprint with a multi-level terrain; it would really need to span out across the park so as not to feel like a half-assed version. Given that, my guess is that whatever it'll be will be relatively compact, but I'm looking forward to seeing what they offer either way. The dream, for me, would be a Diamondback clone, but that's not gonna happen! Haven't you been on Goliath at SFMM or Titan at SFOT? Those are super-long Helix-type rides. Link to post Share on other sites
fredoflasvegas 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I'd love to see a super-long Helix-type ride installed at Knotts (far more so than some Skyrush-type thing), but such a ride's success seems dependent on a fairly generous footprint with a multi-level terrain; it would really need to span out across the park so as not to feel like a half-assed version. Given that, my guess is that whatever it'll be will be relatively compact, but I'm looking forward to seeing what they offer either way. The dream, for me, would be a Diamondback clone, but that's not gonna happen! Haven't you been on Goliath at SFMM or Titan at SFOT? Those are super-long Helix-type rides. Link to post Share on other sites
silentabomb 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I have a question, why is Knott's the last park that is announcing their new coaster? My thinking is Knott's is saving the best for last, and its going to be big! Link to post Share on other sites
Arthur_Seaton 2 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 (edited) Haven't you been on Goliath at SFMM or Titan at SFOT? Those are super-long Helix-type rides. I was referring to the ride called Helix as opposed to rides with long helix sections. Sorry; I should have been more clear. Helix is a long Mack multi-launcher as opposed to hypercoaster. Edited August 16, 2017 by Arthur_Seaton Link to post Share on other sites
Live 4 Coasters 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Call me crazy, but I'd much rather see Knott's new attraction be called Hangtime over The Ledge. I'm not a fan of either, but the former is the better of the two. I'd assume Knott's waited until last to let all the other news sink in before making their announcement. I'm really hoping for something great, but I'm being cautiously optimistic. It's been 14 years since they last announced something big, and we got Silver Bullet out of it. Link to post Share on other sites
fiestatexasfan 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Does anyone know if the announcement will be live streamed on Knotts' FB page? Link to post Share on other sites
djackson 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 What if we saw a half-assed blitz coaster like Senzafiato @ Miragica. Link to post Share on other sites
Nrthwnd 53 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We're out to a movie tonight. But we'll be back after Knotts' announcement, so this will be nice to come home to. #threemoreflats Link to post Share on other sites
RyanTPM 0 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Does anyone know if the announcement will be live streamed on Knotts' FB page? Based on their latest Instagram post, it 100% will be! Link to post Share on other sites
boldikus 95 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 What if we saw a half-assed blitz coaster like Senzafiato @ Miragica. That's not a blitz, its an accelerator and Knotts has one of those already. Link to post Share on other sites
Live 4 Coasters 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I was looking back at the quarterly report for Cedar Fair that came out earlier this year. In it were mentioned two RMCs, what are now Steel Vengeance and Twisted Timbers, a first of its kind roller coaster, presumably RailBlazer, and then a renewed relationship with a manufacturer. That makes 3 of the 4 coasters already announced, and unless, Lord forbid they consider Valleyfair's Delirious a coaster, that means Knott's is getting the fourth coaster, with a manufacturer Cedar Fair is familiar with. Gerstlauer has only built one coaster for Cedar Fair in the past. My bets are on Intamin. Link to post Share on other sites
boldikus 95 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 ^ I've been thinking about that today too! Link to post Share on other sites
thedlr 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 We'll know in a couple of hours!!! Link to post Share on other sites
jarmor 9 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 My money's on an infinity coaster . . . around 4000ft. Link to post Share on other sites
susie zueck 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Just read a post by @cabincrewcoasterkings stating that there's a possibility that Xcelerator is being removed from the park. Anybody else hear or read anything about this? Here's a link to the post: Link to post Share on other sites
thesman 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Just read a post by @cabincrewcoasterkings stating that there's a possibility that Xcelerator is being removed from the park. Anybody else hear or read anything about this? Here's a link to the post: No they cant! It's sill stands out after 15 years! Link to post Share on other sites
KBrylczyk 67 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 ^^ Extraordinarily doubtful. That's their biggest draw. However there was a pretty insane rumor not too far back about them doing a huge expansion of Xcelerator. Keeping the launch and tower but making it muuuuuuuch longer of a ride. Link to post Share on other sites
Live 4 Coasters 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 While it would suck to see Xcelerator go (it was one of my first real coasters), if it means a longer coaster can take Boomerang's spot, I can live with it. Link to post Share on other sites
certifiedcoastergeek 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Just read a post by @cabincrewcoasterkings stating that there's a possibility that Xcelerator is being removed from the park. Anybody else hear or read anything about this? Here's a link to the post: No they cant! It's sill stands out after 15 years! That would be tragic. That's my favorite Accelerator model! However, removing it for 2018 space might make sense, given that I have a suspicion that this is the biggest announcement of the day (separated by a few hours from the others, Robb is on-site, etc.), and Knott's is pretty much maxed out in terms of space. Let's wait and see what happens before we succumb to Dippin' Dots rumors. Link to post Share on other sites
firebird81 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 ^^ Extraordinarily doubtful. That's their biggest draw. However there was a pretty insane rumor not too far back about them doing a huge expansion of Xcelerator. Keeping the launch and tower but making it muuuuuuuch longer of a ride. I think Ghostrider has retaken that title. Xcelerator is going nowhere. Maybe a new launch system? Link to post Share on other sites
robbalvey 85 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Just read a post by @cabincrewcoasterkings stating that there's a possibility that Xcelerator is being removed from the park. Anybody else hear or read anything about this? Here's a link to the post: Don't be stupid. Link to post Share on other sites
Locostitch 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 ^^ Extraordinarily doubtful. That's their biggest draw. However there was a pretty insane rumor not too far back about them doing a huge expansion of Xcelerator. Keeping the launch and tower but making it muuuuuuuch longer of a ride. What if they closed xcelarator and tore out boomerang because there gonna give xcelerator new trains and extend the ride into boomerangs old plot of land and rename it the ledge. They can finally theme it to something that fits the area. Plus it fits the fact that it would renew there relationship with intamin. Link to post Share on other sites
TheCoasterKid211 0 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 10 more minutes... Link to post Share on other sites
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