Ccron10 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I do kind of wonder if there is going to be a new flat ride for next year since AtmosFEAR was announced right around this time last year. If not and they decide to feature FT as the new ride, then that's fine by me and it would probably save them money for 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 I do kind of wonder if there is going to be a new flat ride for next year since AtmosFEAR was announced right around this time last year. If not and they decide to feature FT as the new ride, then that's fine by me and it would probably save them money for 2015. Â I doubt they will get a new ride having just opened Flying Turns maybe a kiddie though. I'm sure they plan on heavily marketing Flying Turns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 (edited) What is their normal 'addition' schedule? Do they add something every year? Even if it's something small, or do they take breaks? Personally I don't see them having to add a lot as it's such a complete park. Edited December 28, 2013 by SharkTums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 What is their normal 'addition' schedule? Do they add something every year? Even if it's something small, or do they take breaks? Personally I don't see them having to add a lot as it's such a complete park.  I don't think they have a set schedule but, for the past couple of years it seems like they tried to add a ride every year, even if its a kiddie ride. Stratosfear Flying Turns Black Diamond Fandango Kozmo's Kurves Wipeout Flying Tigers Looper  Don't know if this is typical of amusement parks, but Knoebel's asked longtime visitors on Facebook what ride from their childhood they missed. Maybe they will try to bring back another ride from yesteryear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 Knoebels is in fantastic shape currently - even more so now that Flying Turns has opened. Unless an opportunity presents itself I don't see them adding any major attractions in the near future, but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 larrygator wrote: Don't know if this is typical of amusement parks, but Knoebel's asked longtime visitors on Facebook what ride from their childhood they missed. Maybe they will try to bring back another ride from yesteryear. Â The park used to have a family steel coaster called "Jet Star". That would be my vote if I were able to vote since I'm not a longtime visitor and only knew about Jet Star by referring to the roller coaster data base. Â Otherwise, keep everything you got! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidcoaster 2 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 ^ If Knoebel's picked up a Schwarzkopf that would be an overload of awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I agree, with so many Schwarzkopf coasters being removed from parks, it would be nice to see a US park add one of their coasters since some are listed for sale on those used ride websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I still think they should build an old-fashioned wooden wild mouse. Â In addition to the whole Schwarzkopf thing. Put Laser right near the entrance. KA-BLAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I agree, with so many Schwarzkopf coasters being removed from parks, it would be nice to see a US park add one of their coasters since some are listed for sale on those used ride websites. I'm still hoping for a refurbished Knightmare to appear... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Knoebels doesn't really need anything right now but I'd love to see them add a moderately sized Starflyer. I think that would be really popular at Knoebels. Â I've thought about Laser too but more as a pipe dream than anything they'd actually do. Then again they just built a Flying Turns coaster so I wouldn't put anything past them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) Hmmm...rides from the past that they don't already have? That's a tough one!  Here are my choices:  * Rotor * Another dark ride or fun house * Zipper * Kangaroo * Double ferris wheel  Edit: Rock'O'Plane Edited December 31, 2013 by Philrad71 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I agree, with so many Schwarzkopf coasters being removed from parks, it would be nice to see a US park add one of their coasters since some are listed for sale on those used ride websites. I'm still hoping for a refurbished Knightmare to appear... Â It would need to be quite heavily refurbished!! Â I like the idea of a wooden mouse. They're fun and I think it would fit with the atmosphere of the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougMJr Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Two words... Kick Booty. Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If there's one park in the US that could pull off a Fun House it may be Knoebels! I want a spinning wheel and everything!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I would also love a retro arcade with old pinball and classic 70's and 80's arcade games. I was a little disappointed that the arcade that I peeked looked like they had modern video games. Â I still have yet to go swimming in the old school Olympic pool with the high diving boards and slides...those look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 ^ that would be cool for a retro arcade like Cedar Point has. But honestly, when I am at Knoebels, all my quarters go to FASCINATION Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 If there's one park in the US that could pull off a Fun House it may be Knoebels! I want a spinning wheel and everything!!! Â I agree, but I think Dick Knoebel said a few years back that he had no desire to build and maintain a walk through attraction. Although I never rode them, bring back the flying cages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 ^ that would be cool for a retro arcade like Cedar Point has. But honestly, when I am at Knoebels, all my quarters go to FASCINATION Â I like the one's at CP, but the last time we played games there, half of them either weren't working or they just gobbled up your quarters without actually letting you play the game. I felt bad having to go to the attendant every ten minutes when the machines would malfunction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I would also love a retro arcade with old pinball and classic 70's and 80's arcade games. I was a little disappointed that the arcade that I peeked looked like they had modern video games. Â It would take a very dedicated person(s) to keep a big collection of old games like that running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 ^ that would be cool for a retro arcade like Cedar Point has. But honestly, when I am at Knoebels, all my quarters go to FASCINATION Â I like the one's at CP, but the last time we played games there, half of them either weren't working or they just gobbled up your quarters without actually letting you play the game. I felt bad having to go to the attendant every ten minutes when the machines would malfunction. Â I love that huge arcade at Cedar Point, their collection of pinball machines is really impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I think a Zamperla or SBF Visa Starflyer ride would make a great addition to Knoebels. The views from 100 or so feet up would be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I think a Zamperla or SBF Visa Starflyer ride would make a great addition to Knoebels. The views from 100 or so feet up would be awesome. They already have one of those. Except theirs doesn't swing or spin, and it drops like a rock as soon as it hits the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. M Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 ^And that's good enough, honestly. The Knoebels skyline consists of mostly trees, not too much to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garet Posted January 2, 2014 Share Posted January 2, 2014 Now Flying Turns is open, they should spend the next few years making a version of the virginia reel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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