RCF Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Is the helix theming pointing outside of the park? It doesn't seem visible from anywhere off-ride, and it seemed pretty extensive in the concept art. I believe somewhere it stated there will be a viewing area but I'm not 100% sure. I was imagining the queue will wrapping back there too. We will see, but I'm sure the park will want to show off everything! It would only have the overflow parking as a viewing spot. The temples will however have a small viewing area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 It looks like it's going to be an amazing ride! It really is a massive structure in person. Can't wait for it to open! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 I've been busy with work and neglectful of the Lagoon updates lately. WOW. So much good stuff happening. Easily the most intriguing coaster project of the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Looks like I may have to find a cheap flight to SLC this summer. Ride looks impressive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfoot12 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Yep. Getting psyched for this one. I'd love to be there for the opening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Looks like I may have to find a cheap flight to SLC this summer. Ride looks impressive. Keep us posted if you decide to go. Maggiekat and I could always use an excuse to jump a flight for coaster riding... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanthonyam Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Has there been an official opening date yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 So, I think to myself, what is the coaster I'm most looking forward to? At first it was clearly TC. Then I thought no way its Wicked Cyclone. Then I'm like damn look how awesome Fury 325 looks! But I most interested in Cannibal!!! Maybe it's the fact that I have no idea what it will be like, as I have an idea of all the other rides. Either way,what a great year for Roller Coasters:) There are still plenty other attractions that look sweet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Honestly, I think that this attraction may be the biggest 'game changer' attraction in the US of 2015. While the pure scope of the addition may not compare to that of a new giga coaster or have the same level of excitement as the new RMC's, what sets this one apart is the market it is located in. We see parks with the markets of places like LA, Dallas, Orlando, NYC, Philly, Charlotte, etc... make large announcements on a somewhat frequent basis. The market of Salt Lake City simply does not hold a candle to any of these, yet a coaster is being added there that beats out most of the additions in the country in terms of scope. There are many people, even moderate enthusiasts, who have probably never heard of this park. Now, it can truly be on the map. There is only one thing that perplexes me a bit about this addition: Phoenix: 3 million+ metro area: Has only a ghetto park with two coasters Denver: 3 million+ metro area: Only park has not received a new adult coaster in over a decade Seattle: 3 million+ metro area: Has a park with one decent coaster and nothing else significant Portland: 2.5 million metro area: Largest coaster is a Pinfari looper Las Vegas: 1.5 million metro area+ huge tourist market: No real, full-sized parks But then you have: Salt Lake City: 1.2 million metro area: Is getting a record-breaking coaster, after the same park added their current largest coaster five years prior Spokane/North Idaho: 700,000 metro area: Can keep a park open with a working GIB What is up with the west sans California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCF Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Honestly, I think that this attraction may be the biggest 'game changer' attraction in the US of 2015. While the pure scope of the addition may not compare to that of a new giga coaster or have the same level of excitement as the new RMC's, what sets this one apart is the market it is located in. We see parks with the markets of places like LA, Dallas, Orlando, NYC, Philly, Charlotte, etc... make large announcements on a somewhat frequent basis. The market of Salt Lake City simply does not hold a candle to any of these, yet a coaster is being added there that beats out most of the additions in the country in terms of scope. There are many people, even moderate enthusiasts, who have probably never heard of this park. Now, it can truly be on the map. There is only one thing that perplexes me a bit about this addition: Phoenix: 3 million+ metro area: Has only a ghetto park with two coasters Denver: 3 million+ metro area: Only park has not received a new adult coaster in over a decade Seattle: 3 million+ metro area: Has a park with one decent coaster and nothing else significant Portland: 2.5 million metro area: Largest coaster is a Pinfari looper Las Vegas: 1.5 million metro area+ huge tourist market: No real, full-sized parks But then you have: Salt Lake City: 1.2 million metro area: Is getting a record-breaking coaster, after the same park added their current largest coaster five years prior Spokane/North Idaho: 700,000 metro area: Can keep a park open with a working GIB What is up with the west sans California? Basically, it was what parks built up and what ones didn't, and what one (Elitch Gardens) fell into a hard situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcdude Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 ^^To be completely fair, Denver has two parks, one of which has no need for a big new coaster and the other of which has had some terrible luck in recent times. Also, the other four cities on the list are less than ideal locations for a park for one reason or another. Anyway, the point still stands, and I agree that Cannibal is absolutely the game changer of 2015 (along with Justice League at a couple Six Flags parks). One other thing I think some people don't realize about Lagoon is that even though it's an independent park it is not a small park. In terms of area and attraction count, the park is comparable to Knott's Berry Farm, they just don't have as many big thrill rides. The park benefits from management that cares about the park and always invests in what the park really needs, not just what will draw the biggest crowd. It also helps that Lagoon has virtually no competition (the closest actual park is 5 hours away and the closest noteworthy parks are in Denver). I almost think it could end up being the next Holiday World in the enthusiast community...an unknown independent park that gained nationwide attention by doing something unheard of. I doubt very many enthusiasts had heard of Lagoon before Wicked opened in 2007, just like few knew of Holiday World before the Raven. Assuming Cannibal doesn't disappoint, I've got a feeling Lagoon is going to jump near the top of most enthusiasts' park travel lists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guy T. Koepp Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 The more I see of that tower, the more I think there is going to be some kind of drop mechanism inside. The 2 maintainance doors at the top are off center. Looking straight at it, the very large service door on the right could very well be an elevator lift with the drop mechanism, and the other side where the track exits the tower could be a vertical chain lift. I'm thinking that may be the surprise element that has been rumored. Time will tell. All I know is that on one of my trips between Nashville and LA this Summer, I am going to have to route my plane through Saltalakeci'teh, and visit this park. I may wait till late September, early October as I've heard their Halloween event is quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 ^Agreed on the surprise element. I'm waaaaaaay more excited for this than Fury:325. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I agree that this looks better than Fury. I would actually say, from the looks of the designs, WCyclone>TColossus>Cannibal>>>>>>>>>>>Fury 325. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Don't get me wrong, I think Furry will be fun, but it doesn't excite me as much as this coaster does. Also, is it just me, or does the helix on this coaster appear that it will pull some serious Goliath/Titan like sustained G's? I certainly hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Also, is it just me, or does the helix on this coaster appear that it will pull some serious Goliath/Titan like sustained G's? I certainly hope so. It looks that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Honestly, I think that this attraction may be the biggest 'game changer' attraction in the US of 2015. While the pure scope of the addition may not compare to that of a new giga coaster or have the same level of excitement as the new RMC's, what sets this one apart is the market it is located in. We see parks with the markets of places like LA, Dallas, Orlando, NYC, Philly, Charlotte, etc... make large announcements on a somewhat frequent basis. The market of Salt Lake City simply does not hold a candle to any of these, yet a coaster is being added there that beats out most of the additions in the country in terms of scope. There are many people, even moderate enthusiasts, who have probably never heard of this park. Now, it can truly be on the map. There is only one thing that perplexes me a bit about this addition: Phoenix: 3 million+ metro area: Has only a ghetto park with two coasters Denver: 3 million+ metro area: Only park has not received a new adult coaster in over a decade Seattle: 3 million+ metro area: Has a park with one decent coaster and nothing else significant Portland: 2.5 million metro area: Largest coaster is a Pinfari looper Las Vegas: 1.5 million metro area+ huge tourist market: No real, full-sized parks But then you have: Salt Lake City: 1.2 million metro area: Is getting a record-breaking coaster, after the same park added their current largest coaster five years prior Spokane/North Idaho: 700,000 metro area: Can keep a park open with a working GIB What is up with the west sans California? Population is only one part of the equation. Each parks business demographics are completely different, despite the population of their area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barge84 Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I've been completely out of the loop on this ride, and I'm just catching up on things today. WOW! It's time to start looking at flights to SLC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCF Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 The more I see of that tower, the more I think there is going to be some kind of drop mechanism inside. The 2 maintainance doors at the top are off center. Looking straight at it, the very large service door on the right could very well be an elevator lift with the drop mechanism, and the other side where the track exits the tower could be a vertical chain lift. I'm thinking that may be the surprise element that has been rumored. Time will tell. All I know is that on one of my trips between Nashville and LA this Summer, I am going to have to route my plane through Saltalakeci'teh, and visit this park. I may wait till late September, early October as I've heard their Halloween event is quite good. It is already been proven (during construction of the tower) that it will only be a dual elevator lift system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fredoflasvegas Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Apparently, Cannibal's dive loop is now complete! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 ^Great! Looks like a relatively tight pullout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 ^Great! Looks like a relatively tight pullout. That's what he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_koppen Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Apparently, Cannibal's dive loop is now complete! That just looks so wrong. Love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheel1231 Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 Apparently, Cannibal's dive loop is now complete! Wow, that's really tight....... (giggity) The exit out of that dive loop looks like it will provide some amazing airtime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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