robbalvey Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Indiana Beach, this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Indiana Beach Website 2006 May 18th, 2006 - Park announces the first Splash Battle in the US (Below) 2007 November 26th, 2007 - Steel Hawg is announced 2008 February 19th, 2008 - Indiana Beach to be sold to Morgan RV Resorts 2009 October 19th, 2009 - Indiana Beach announces Season Passes for the first time in 2010 2011 March 3rd, 2011 - Indiana Beach announces Adventure Point (Ziplines and Ropes Course) April 11th, 2011 - Grand opening of Adventure Point announced! 2013 August 4th, 2013 - AWESOME Steel Hawg POV posted! November 13th, 2013 - longtime park owner Thomas Spackman dies at age 100 2014 January 23th, 2014 - The park has announced via Facebook the removal of Galaxi and the addition of 3 new family rides for 2014 2015 April 30th, 2015 - New attractions to be added to water park area September 1st, 2015 - Indiana Beach becomes part of Apex Parks Group 2016 April 13th, 2016 - Larson Super Loop announced 2020 February 18th, 2020 - Indiana Beach closing April 24,2020-Chicago entrepreneur (and enthusiast) is revealed as the new owner ---------------------------------------- Courtesy of the Lafayette Journal and Courier Quote New rides hit the Beach By Jennifer Christos For the Journal and Courier Amusement park opens on May 6 MONTICELLO -- Indiana Beach is getting ready for its 81st season. With 27 major adult rides -- including five roller coasters -- and a slew of food and game stands, the main park opens the weekend of May 6 and starts daily operation on May 12. The park's newest attraction, Splash Battle, is scheduled to open June 1. The interactive ride allows guests to pilot submarine-like vehicles and use on-board water cannons to trigger water stunts and soak other riders. "It's the first ride of its kind in America," said Tom Spackman, spokesman for the family that owns the park. "But it's been a big hit in Europe and China." The other new attraction, Splash Bash, is a water playground that is part of the sand beach swimming area. Geared toward younger children, it features fountains, waterfalls, bucket drops and squirt guns. The water park, which also includes six water slides and Action River, opens May 20. "We have something for all ages," said Spackman, whose grandfather Earl Spackman opened the park as Ideal Beach in 1926, with a few refreshment stands and rental boats. Spackman's father, Tom Spackman Sr., installed the first permanent rides -- the Ferris wheel, the merry-go-round and the Bullet -- shortly after he took over in 1946. Splash Battle at Walibi World: http://www.themeparkreview.com/europe20 ... world4.htm Looks sweeet! Too bad it wasn't open this wek, though I admit that probably wouldn't been too fun to Sad & Pathetic - Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Haha...they totally beat Legoland by a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corkscrewed Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Wow, that looks like a pretty cool ride! It's like a kid's dream attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Wow, Dan would not like that ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Sounds awesome. I had a blast on those battle boat things there last year. This sounds like a similar idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 The best part about the one at Walibi World, was the ride op who just grabbed a bucket of water and chased these two girls down the ramp soaking them...then slipping and falling REALLY hard! Cute ride, should be good for the park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamminJ Posted May 19, 2006 Share Posted May 19, 2006 Sounds awesome. I had a blast on those battle boat things there last year. This sounds like a similar idea. Actually Paul, from what I understand, they replaced the battle boats... at least they aren't upcharge. -J (Who wonders where a great set of battle boats are now located, other than Knoebels of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanderLee Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Steel Hawg, which will rise 96 feet above ground and feature a 120º first drop along with multiple inversions, will be designed and constructed by ride manufacturer S & S Worldwide, Inc. of Logan, Utah. The company also produced Indiana Beach’s popular Double Shot tower ride and its Frog Hopper kiddie ride. “We’ve had an excellent relationship with S & S over the years and we’re looking forward to continuing that relationship with Steel Hawg,” stated Spackman. “The coaster will be a very distinctive ride with tight turns, 90º banks, inversions, and one-of-a-kind elements. However, with a height limit of 48 inches, it’s also a ride designed for families to enjoy together." One of the largest ride investments in Indiana Beach’s history, Steel Hawg will be located on the north side of the park near the popular Hoosier Hurricane and Rocky’s Rapids Log Flume rides. Steel Hawg is scheduled to deliver its unique coaster experience in mid-May. http://www.indianabeach.com/news/news/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mindvirus Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Manufacturer - S & S Worldwide, Inc. of Logan, UtahHeight - 96 feet Top Speed - 41 miles per hour First Drop - 120º Inversions - 3 Number of cars - 4 Number of Riders (per car) - 4 Height Limit - 48" minimum Unique/Featured Elements - 120º 1st drop Wall Turn 45º tip-out Inverted Drop Outside 360 roll First drop 120º? I hope it means First drop 120FT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 ^READ! It says it twice. It's an overbank first drop, similar to the S&S Screamin Squirrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 So this is el loco like I read at CB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thefitness Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 The name is a little...dumb, but it sounds like a cool ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
methos Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 And the winner of park I visited this year gets a coaster is IB! Last year it was Blackpool, Before that it was SFMM, and Knotts. It seams that a park I visit each year will get a new coaster and most times a park not expected to get one. So if you want your park to be assured to get a coaster make sure I go there. Other then that this ride does sound interesting and yet another different name coming from the people at IB. I guess just one more reason to visit this one of a kind park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasterlvr_nc Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 It'll be interesting to see how these rides turn out, I also wonder how the GP will react to these kinds of rides.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBannedKid Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I thought Indiana Beach was quite fun, one of the best parks on the Midwest trip. I can't wait to see more on this coaster, and hopefully I will be back soon enough to enjoy the park again. TJ "Nothing beats bears and beads" MacLennan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
niiicolaaah Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'd like to see some concept art or a layout.. I'm not very impressed yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginzo Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I'm glad that Indiana's finest amusement park is getting a new coaster. Let's hope it doesn't suck like its brethren. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct2wizard360 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 http://www.rideentertainment.com/home.html Go there, click on S&S, click on El Loco, and then click tech specs. Apparantley the yellow one on the right is the layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
socalMAN123 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Hmmmm...the concept sounds cool. But then again, so did the Screamin Squirrel. We'll just have to wait and see some concept art to really get an idea. I can't wait to go to IB next year! ---Brent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 ^^I'm nicer, I'll just post it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct2wizard360 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Too much work hahaha. I do like the fact that S&S is finally getting out the El Loco concept. It's always looked pretty cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I thought Indiana Beach was quite fun, one of the best parks on the Midwest trip. I can't wait to see more on this coaster, and hopefully I will be back soon enough to enjoy the park again. TJ "Nothing beats bears and beads" MacLennan Agreed! I loved Indiana Beach on the Midwest Trip and I never would have been able to go if it weren't for that trip! I hope this ride is crammed in there like all the other rides are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 This sucks, I went to Indiana Beach this year, if it's anything like that vertical thrill concept, it will be awesome. I'll add my voice to the chorus singing the praises of Indiana Beach. The name totally blows though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsguy5 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I think that this is a great addition for Indiana Beach. They're offering something that no other park has and hopefully they'll be able to advertise that well enough. I finally think that IB is moving in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yankees15 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Interesting, but I'm not really liking the concept to much. I'll tell you one thing though, there definitely will be a lot of airtime on the drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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