The 2013 Discussion

[Galvan]

SkyHawk is a really underrated ride. The pop of air you get at the highest point of the swing is really good.

But I agree its nothing special when it has a really short ride program.

[RagingBull144]

They Should Make it so the ride program is longer

[FParker185]

Don't think it's possible to lengthen the cycle time, the tanks can only hold so much air. Every one i've ridden in the world has run basically the exact same cycle. I need more axis of rotation to keep me entertained, prob one of my least favorite flats.

[RBullFan97]

A nice flat could occupy part of Wolf's spot. We really haven't gotten a good flat ride since 2004.
Then for later, a nice roller coaster could go in the spot with a removal of Wilderness Theater. Finally, make good use of the SW Ampitheater, and put a real stuntshow or something in there. Don't waste it on concerts.

[CstrFan512]

Like said before IW and Wilderness theature area isn't very bog. So to fit a coaster AND a big flat would be a tight fit.

[RagingBull144]

They could tear down Wilderness Theatere and make a specially degsined B&M Coaster to fit in Wilderness an IWs
and the ride could strech over the walkway

[Cole]

The storage building next to Iron Wolf could easily be removed to accomodate a relocated coaster.

[DejaVu2001]

^ I have no idea what you are referring to, but there are no "storage buildings" near Iron Wolf that could be removed. Period.

[RagingBull144]

The storage building next to Iron Wolf could easily be removed to accomodate a relocated coaster.

There is no storage building by IW

[DeathbyDinn]

The small one with the really rusted roof could go. It's small enough that anything in there could easily find a spot elsewhere, especially if they clear out some of the stuff that's just sitting backstage collecting dust.

[DejaVu2001]

^ Its also small enough that moving it wouldn't really accomplish anything

[Cole]

Are you kidding me? That opens up a bunch of room for a lift hill or drop.

[Ace]

The small one with the really rusted roof could go. It's small enough that anything in there could easily find a spot elsewhere, especially if they clear out some of the stuff that's just sitting backstage collecting dust.

I am fairly sure that rusty roof is the HR building. Not going anywhere.

[DejaVu2001]

^^ Ok, how would that help accommodate a relocated coaster. And there are still no storage buildings by Iron Wolf.

The storage building next to Iron Wolf could easily be removed to accomodate a relocated coaster.

[Iron Wolf 90-11]

You guys do know that if we were to get anything new for the 2013 season that is already planned out becuase it takes a while to make a flat ride or roller coaster track. What does HR mean?

[DejaVu2001]

^Human Resources

[DeathbyDinn]

The small one with the really rusted roof could go. It's small enough that anything in there could easily find a spot elsewhere, especially if they clear out some of the stuff that's just sitting backstage collecting dust.

I am fairly sure that rusty roof is the HR building. Not going anywhere.

They could just move to a new building...

[ragingbull1331]

Ideally I would love a B&M Giga... but I don't think that will happen because we just got X-Flight. However, I think I smaller B&M coaster would really fit well.

[sfgam1]

^It is. It's all offices. They took me through there when I went to have an interview. VERY cool! A whole hallway with aerial pictures of the park every year starting in 1975. Pretty cool haha! But anyways, I agree. Th building isn't going anywhere.

[DejaVu2001]

They could just move to a new building...

New building where?

[BP317]

The small one with the really rusted roof could go. It's small enough that anything in there could easily find a spot elsewhere, especially if they clear out some of the stuff that's just sitting backstage collecting dust.

I am fairly sure that rusty roof is the HR building. Not going anywhere.

They could just move to a new building...

I don't think removing the HR building would make any sense for a new coaster. If they really wanted to make a gigantic new coaster in that spot they could remove the kids area and/or even the Wilderness Theater. Cartoon Network isn't relevant anymore (hence why they dropped the license) and most kids haven't even heard of the characters that are in that area, and the rides could easily be relocated/rethemed.

Human Resources is in that location for a reason. It's proximity to the employee entrance, wardrobe, and admin are important factors to its location and moving it would be a big inconvenience.

[ttd rox]

I wouldn't mind seeing a mid-sized GCI woodie go into Wolf's/WT's spot. I know we already have 3 (4 if you count AE as 2) wooden roller coasters but it would easily make are park one of the best wooden coaster locations on the planet. Most theme parks only have 1 or 2 wooden roller coasters and are usually rough and lack in popularity. Viper and Eagle are really good wooden roller coasters that receive attendance like any steel roller coaster does.

[chester016]

After this year I highly doubt we will see another major coaster added for at least three years....... over the next two or three years I would expect to see a flat ride package with the following: something to replace trailblazer, and probably a new major flat package in iron wolfs old spot. I would also expect to see a year with some major general upgrades to the park: I am talking a repaint of multiple roller coasters and an update of the theming around batman: the ride, things along that line. The last most likely option would be the removal of Yankee Clipper, with the addition of a brand new log ride in its place, simply to keep with the idea of that area having a harbor feel to it.

I personally think the next coaster on the chopping block will be whizzer simply due to the fact that parts are becoming harder and harder to come by. However when this happens, I wouldnt expect to see anything more than another family style roller coaster placed in its spot. Again....probably not for a few years.

I think it is highly unlikely that we will see another waterpark addition anytime soon. I wouldnt expect anything here for at least 5-6 years. With the additions in this area over the last decade I think the park has finally got a waterpark that complements the dry park perfectly.

On a last note, I just do not think its feasible to see another coaster move into Iron Wolfs old spot. The more and more I look at it, the harder it is to see something that would be worth while fit in there......I think over time we could see that entire area of the park along with camp cartoon be combined into one giant kids area minus the flat ride in part of wolfs footprint.

[Coaster Justin]

While on the Subjects of Buildings and other things, Just curious. Why are there so many small buildings? Wouldn't it be easier to build 2 level warehouse building?

If It's a dumb question, I'm sorry.

[BLADE]

I wouldn't mind seeing a mid-sized GCI woodie go into Wolf's/WT's spot. I know we already have 3 (4 if you count AE as 2) wooden roller coasters but it would easily make are park one of the best wooden coaster locations on the planet. Most theme parks only have 1 or 2 wooden roller coasters and are usually rough and lack in popularity. Viper and Eagle are really good wooden roller coasters that receive attendance like any steel roller coaster does.

This is what I see happening too. A GCI would theme the area perfectly and have an affordable price tag. I have been to plenty of parks that have 3-4 wood coasters. We lack one that is terrifying. The GCI's I have been on recently are that, and smooth.