JackR Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Jaws The bit in the shed never failed to scare me...On a slightly 'brighter' note: Not a huge fan of the supports... It's also interesting to see the colour contrast between the painted and unpainted parts of the loop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Awk...Well, red and blue... Best colours to choose tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 I suppose the old white supports would completely contrast the grey ones of Shambhala though... Blue is a step in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 2, 2012 Report Share Posted January 2, 2012 Hurukan Kondor is tipsy! Luke_A 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepie Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 RIP Jaws! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPGG Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Ooh I like DK's re-paint, although I think if they didn't it would look a tad shoddy next to the brand new Shambala Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Anyone know when Shambala is due to open? I assume it is around June time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Watching that video of Jaws shows how much difference a good Skipper made to the ride experience...It's a shame to see it go, but times change... Besides, it's still open in Japan ;)And here's an article on it from Jim Hill - http://jimhillmedia.com/editor_in_chief1/b/jim_hill/archive/2012/01/01/universal-studios-florida-s-quot-jaws-quot-attraction-sails-off-into-the-sunset.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 Ooh hello SkyRush's Deadly Sexy Turns part 2:Exhibit A: The second-to-last turn after a delightfully tight air-time hill. The train is going to be screaming through here.Credit to All American Thrills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpeparkjack Posted January 3, 2012 Report Share Posted January 3, 2012 This looks first class from Intamin - can't wait to see how it turns out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted January 4, 2012 Report Share Posted January 4, 2012 The Eagles head hovers more than 2 stories above the entrance to Dollywood's Wild Eagle coaster Its wing span measures 48 feet Weighs more than 2 tonnes and is made primarily of stainless steel. It includes the individual creation and wielding of thousands of intricate feathers. http://dw-2012.com/?p=630 Nice to see some new news emerge with this ride. It comes to show how the Wing Riders really can adapt to a very vast array of themes, and seeing this is the only one of its type that hasn't yet adopted a apocalyptic/destruction orientated theme (X-Flight is a bit controversial) I believe this will be a very unique ride for a fairly long time in the Wingrider department Sidders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 And on the topic of that eagle...Just the wings are to be finished and added now, along with a few textural renderings. The eagle has an enormous 48ft wingspan.And Wild Eagle's station is doing very nicely as well:Credit to Dollywood's official update site and CF for the image of the eagle. Sheepie and JackR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Sexy Dollywood <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentez Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Photo heavy SkyRush update folks! http://keystonethrills.wordpress.com/2012/01/10/hersheypark-skyrush-construction-update-70-1-9-12/Credit to "Keystone Thrills" Sidders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graw Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Pardon? Sidders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-Kid Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 And heres one for Cars Land/ Buena Vista Street updates... Cars starts at Page 6.http://www.westcoaster.net/updates.php?updateCD=010912These projects seem to be getting ignored completely. Quite sad considering its probally one of the best theming projects this year. Sheepie and pluk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 The turn on Skyrush made my neck physically twinge.And Cars Land (and the whole DCA redo) looks brill. Nom.Plus most international projects get ignored here. Nothing new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TraX Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I don't think that they've been ignored, I for one have been keeping a sharp eye on all west coast through last season and Cars Land is right up there on my to do list this summer.I think it's more the fact that it's a little further away from many peoples visiting range--need to be mentioned the Swarm, has probably taken over the UK forums too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamY Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 International projects don't get ignored here at all. Plenty of people take an interest, how boring would it be if we only followed what happened here? The forums would die altogether the years we get nothing. Luke_A and Sidders 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackR Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 Can't wait to see a POV for this one, the underwater section and rocky walls will hopefully make this a great ride. I can imagine what the TPR POV will look like right now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 I miss the kicker Looks a bit like a droopy SLC drop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 But it's B&M, so will automatically be better than anything like it <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark9 Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 And heres one for Cars Land/ Buena Vista Street updates... Cars starts at Page 6.http://www.westcoast...updateCD=010912These projects seem to be getting ignored completely. Quite sad considering its probally one of the best theming projects this year.There are so many projects going on for 2012. I think it's one of the most exciting seasons for ages. You've got Swarm, Euro-Montu (I know its not called that), Shambala, Voodan, Nemesis Sub Terra, Skyrush, X-Flight, Both US Disney park area expansions and the Dollywood ride to name but a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidders Posted January 10, 2012 Report Share Posted January 10, 2012 And on the topic of X-Flight:We have vertical construction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbles1 Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Me thinks it might be just a little bit delayed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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