coasterbill Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 I think they're just trying to throw us off with this one. They already have a great Log Flume, Bumper Boats and Sklooosh... I don't see why they'd need another water ride. I don't see them building a water coaster because it seems like a huge expense for a ride that won't run all year in a park that's dependent on the sale of ride tickets.
alilstronger Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 A water battle attraction would benefit them greatly since so many families do go to this park. Just an idea.
SharkTums Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Looks like another clue pointing in the Aquatrax direction to me!
cfc Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Looks like another clue pointing in the Aquatrax direction to me! Â
ernierocker Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Looks like another clue pointing in the Aquatrax direction to me!
Josh Linn Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Water coaster would be a huge letdown for me personally...can't stand water rides/waterparks.
Hercules Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 ^ It would keep people off of Flying Turns and Phoenix....
Josh Linn Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 ^ It would keep people off of Flying Turns and Phoenix.... Â I'd rather another coaster that I can ride that keeps people off of Flying Turns/Twister/Phoenix
Moose Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Just because you don't like them doesn't mean others feel the same way. Â Bring on the aquatrax!
Josh Linn Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Just because you don't like them doesn't mean others feel the same way. Â Bring on the aquatrax! Â Which is exactly why I said it'd be a letdown for me personally.
palmerleeberry Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 From Josh Linn I rather another coaster that I can ride that keeps people off Flying Turns/Twister/Phoenix  I thought that was Black Diamond's job.  Okay, I'll make like a Thanksgiving turkey and get stuffed!
alilstronger Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 An aquatrax would be neat. I have never been on them and have heard so many good things about them. I personally love water rides/parks so for this would be a great addition.
jedimaster1227 Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 Water coaster would be a huge letdown for me personally...can't stand water rides/waterparks. Â They appeal to a large portion of the park-going populace and in recent years the increased effort to add embedded water rides (and water parks) within existing dry parks speaks to the demand. While I doubt we'd ever see anything at Knoebels on the scale of what Hersheypark did with the Boardwalk overhaul, I wouldn't be surprised to see a new water coaster or something like it added to the park at some point. Â While most of us here wouldn't choose a water attraction as our first choice (myself included), we don't represent the majority of the guests who visit these parks, so our point of view has a far more limited influence on things.
A.J. Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 While most of us here wouldn't choose a water attraction as our first choice (myself included)... WATER COASTER WOO Â ...sorry, I got a little excited there. I love water rides! Â Seriously though, Knoebels has started to play the "you can only experience this at Knoebels" card with Flying Turns, so, if they're looking for one of the most unique attractions on the market, I think an AquaTrax would be awesome.
traincrossin Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Can't you consider the place flooding every year as a water attraction?
Dr. M Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Ug. Oh well, all the speculation was fun while it lasted. Maybe they're relocating Roller Soaker. Â You can say only enthusiasts would be disappointed here, but if Knoebels had taken a poll among the GP about whether they'd rather get a new wooden coaster, or a new water ride, I strongly suspect I know what would win.
UrbanLegend Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Ug. Oh well, all the speculation was fun while it lasted. Maybe they're relocating Roller Soaker. Â You can say only enthusiasts would be disappointed here, but if Knoebels had taken a poll among the GP about whether they'd rather get a new wooden coaster, or a new water ride, I strongly suspect I know what would win. Â ...Has there been any confirmation yet?
Dr. M Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 If that really is the control panel from Sklooosh, then we can be pretty sure it'll be a water ride. But wait, maybe it'll be a terrain water ride going down the side of the hill!!! Â Oooor, maybe those marks on the control panel are where they're placing the demolition charges so they can knock it down and put a coaster there.
Ccron10 Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 Ug. Oh well, all the speculation was fun while it lasted. Maybe they're relocating Roller Soaker. Â You can say only enthusiasts would be disappointed here, but if Knoebels had taken a poll among the GP about whether they'd rather get a new wooden coaster, or a new water ride, I strongly suspect I know what would win. Â But in seriousness, I think Soaker was partly chopped up using a blowtorch from what I saw last year. Â The picture of the control panel might not mean much if you think about it. It may just mean that it is a new ride that would need a control panel.
A.J. Posted February 8, 2014 Posted February 8, 2014 The picture of the control panel might not mean much if you think about it. It may just mean that it is a new ride that would need a control panel. NORMALLY, I would completely agree with you because I know that you know what you're going on about. While it could very well be any ride that needed a control panel, the screen was intentionally blurred out, as if they wanted us to put the pieces together...
Dr. M Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Yeah, I'm really hoping if it isn't a total misdirection, it's a clue as to the ride's location (close to the main parking lot) rather than ride type.
KBrylczyk Posted February 9, 2014 Posted February 9, 2014 Soooo, jumping in a page late to the Skloosh control panel. Â I CALLED IT FIRST! SKLOOSH REFURB, BABY! WHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! Â ^ It'll be interesting, that's for sure. My money is on a Skloosh refurb. Â Page 201. I'll accept my reward in the form of cold, hard cash.
Josh Linn Posted February 10, 2014 Posted February 10, 2014 Water coaster would be a huge letdown for me personally...can't stand water rides/waterparks. Â They appeal to a large portion of the park-going populace and in recent years the increased effort to add embedded water rides (and water parks) within existing dry parks speaks to the demand. While I doubt we'd ever see anything at Knoebels on the scale of what Hersheypark did with the Boardwalk overhaul, I wouldn't be surprised to see a new water coaster or something like it added to the park at some point. Â While most of us here wouldn't choose a water attraction as our first choice (myself included), we don't represent the majority of the guests who visit these parks, so our point of view has a far more limited influence on things. Â Â I understand that Broseidon, all I was saying is that I personally don't like water rides or waterparks.
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