cfc Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 (edited) The carousel horses are looking spiffy, indeed--thanks for the pic. I especially like the detailing on the saddle. Edited March 24, 2013 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoosment@SV Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Coaster Update: It's going to look like a brand new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoosment@SV Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Update: Coaster pad is ready for vertical construction, should be happening soon. Also new this year are the Dingem Dodgem Bumper Cars! Dingem Dodgem Bumper Car Building Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCForce Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 That will be the best view on any Zyklon in the world (at least of all that I can think of). There really aren't that many of this specific model of coaster left and it's nice that Santa's Village is preserving one. It should be a great fit for the park and it's target audience. Will be making my first visit when I go visit family this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoosment@SV Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 UPDATE: Park is now open for the season! The new Bumper Cars are now open! Wildcat foundation pieces have been laid down Uprights have been painted So has track! Little boats were refurbished too. They were looking great opening day! Waiting to go vertical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoosment@SV Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Vertical construction has begun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Looking good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Great to see vertical construction now, and the new paint job should make it stand out. The location near the road should also be great at drawing attention. Did Wildcat receive a total refurbishment, or just new paint and lapbars? Is there an opening date in mind? Azoosment Park looks great, and it looks better every year. Hopefully I find the time to visit this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoosment@SV Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Update: Wildcats been topped off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted July 9, 2013 Share Posted July 9, 2013 Great! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoosment@SV Posted July 26, 2013 Share Posted July 26, 2013 Update: The refurb process is complete, now the ride is flying together. It took a little longer than expected but this happens when refurbishing a ride. We still do plan on having this open for our fall festivities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azoosment@SV Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Really coming along! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm 99% sure this will be a 2014 attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Peck Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The refurb work is done from what I've gathered, I wouldn't be surprised if this opens Labor Day weekend if they can get the state to sign off on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 The refurb work is done from what I've gathered, I wouldn't be surprised if this opens Labor Day weekend if they can get the state to sign off on it. A New Coaster typically needs 1 month of testing (Goliath at SFMM) before it can open. Even if it was 100% finished now, It would open in October, maybe 3 weeks before the park closes for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted August 19, 2013 Author Share Posted August 19, 2013 So you're basing this one month testing in IL on CA regulations? In any case, it looks great. Glad to see this park back up and running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 So you're basing this one month testing in IL on CA regulations? In any case, it looks great. Glad to see this park back up and running. I think every coaster requires a month of testing on average. I might be talking out of my butt. Can anyone else offer info? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Update according to their Facebook page. On September 11th (The most recent update on the coaster) they are building a pathway to the ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 So you're basing this one month testing in IL on CA regulations? In any case, it looks great. Glad to see this park back up and running. I think every coaster requires a month of testing on average. I might be talking out of my butt. Can anyone else offer info? There's no specific demanded time period. Depends on what the park, manufacturer (if involved), and local authorities signing off on the ride want. Ride inspectors may have histories working in the amusement industry or they may be fairly random fire chiefs. Depends on the jurisdiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I drove by Santa's Village a few days ago, and I can confirm Wild Cat has been completed Also, it looks like they have been moving dirt in the water park. I'll be sure to get photos whenever I get the chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Sorry for the double post, but I finally got some photos today of Wildcat and these can confirm that it's done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Awesome! This looks like a good addition to the park! I hope that will help bring more people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djboss302 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 I don't think they will be getting After Burner from Fun Spot after they sent me this in a reply to me We looked at it and it would need a great deal of work to get it where itshould be. So I sent them this in reply: Oh. I have some coaster suggestions that could help improve attendance. If you don't have enough money, you can ignore these. You might be able to consider these 3 options for both child and adult.Possible child and family coasters: Gravity Group Jr. Woodie: http://www.thegravitygroup.com/services_design.html Iron horse from Hard Rock Park: http://rcdb.com/3854.htm Vekoma Family Boomerang: http://www.vekoma.com/index.php/family-coasters/the-family-boomerang Possible adult coasters: Vekoma Boomerang: http://www.vekoma.com/index.php/experience-thrill-coasters/boomerang-coaster S&S El Loco: http://www.engineeringexcitement.com/rides/coasters/e Maurer Sohne X Car Skyloop: http://www.maurer-rides.com/x-coaster/skyloop/xt_150/ If any of these suggestions are out of your budget, you can ignore these. Thanks for your time -David, coaster enthusiast and Dundee citizen. Oh, and never buy from a Chinese Knockoff company. They really hurt and are VERY unreliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yay101 Posted January 14, 2014 Share Posted January 14, 2014 Oh, and never buy from a Chinese Knockoff company. They really hurt and are VERY unreliable. ^ Lololololol Of the coasters you mentioned, I think the Gravity Group Jr. woodie is the most ideal. Gravity Group Jr. Woodies make great rides and they appeal toa ll audiences. It is something they should do, and it is a good way for AZoosment Park to gain more public attention. I also like idea of an X Coaster, since it's fairly cheap (the one at Magic Springs only cost $4 million, which isn't a lot compared to other major coasters) except that may be a little too thrilling for the park's guests considering the park is geared for children. In order to attract more crowds, they need to get more families, and an adult coaster is not a good option for AZoosment Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted January 17, 2014 Share Posted January 17, 2014 Oh, and never buy from a Chinese Knockoff company. They really hurt and are VERY unreliable. ^ Lololololol Of the coasters you mentioned, I think the Gravity Group Jr. woodie is the most ideal. Gravity Group Jr. Woodies make great rides and they appeal toa ll audiences. It is something they should do, and it is a good way for AZoosment Park to gain more public attention. I also like idea of an X Coaster, since it's fairly cheap (the one at Magic Springs only cost $4 million, which isn't a lot compared to other major coasters) except that may be a little too thrilling for the park's guests considering the park is geared for children. In order to attract more crowds, they need to get more families, and an adult coaster is not a good option for AZoosment Park. 3 Things the park needs (In My Opinion) Re-open/expand their waterpark. Slides don't cost that much. And since they are doing stuff with animals, They could do a knockoff Aquatica like Waterpark with rides with Animals. The park already has 2 slides (Probably bad condition), Go Karts, Lazy River, and Bumper Boats. The park could also use a Thrilling GCI/Gravity Group wooden coaster. The park already has Dragon (For the Kids) and Wildcat (For the Family) and needs a thrilling wooden coaster (For the Thrill Seekers) that could go between the current park and the waterpark. Or A Chance Junior Hyper like Kentucky Kingdom is building. Third and most importantly, They could use a thrill ride or 2. Everything currently in the park is for Kids/families and there isn't anything wrong with that but since they were "rumored" to get an Arrow Shuttle Loop, They clearly don't want to be just a family park. A Drop Tower, Frisbee, DiskO Coaster, Star Flyer, or Log Flume would work well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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