Matt 236 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 I think for the sake of all complaints and moaning they maybe should've named it 'fast coaster'. Least it says what it does on the tin then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Should have named it like RCT to match the look so it would be called Launch Coaster 2 JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobF Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 The La ferrari would have been a better name .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 So much hate for a coaster that will probably ride just fine.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 5 hours ago, holtjammy16 said: So much hate for a coaster that will probably ride just fine.. Indeed im sure it will, not only thatn im also sure it will be a massive hit for the park too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Wouldn't say there's any hate for this, just questions about the point of it when it's about 10 years too late for anyone to actually care about... If it was say a Formula Rossa or Flying Aces clone I'm sure there would be a lot more excitement... As it is, a slightly bigger version of Stealth that isn't as big as the American duo just isn't THAT interesting... CharlieN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchada04 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 How much input does Ferrari have with this land? For a company with such rich heritage in racing and cars they could have come up with such a great name. Something Italian or fancy relating to one of their models, history etc. Instead it sounds like they put little thought into it or much of the land, sorry, park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holtjammy16 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 8 hours ago, Benin said: Wouldn't say there's any hate for this, just questions about the point of it when it's about 10 years too late for anyone to actually care about... If it was say a Formula Rossa or Flying Aces clone I'm sure there would be a lot more excitement... As it is, a slightly bigger version of Stealth that isn't as big as the American duo just isn't THAT interesting... Just like stealth was a clone of kingda ka but half the height.. This thing is like 350ft right? That's still pretty cool, especially for people less likely to be able to get out to the US parks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 The more I think about it, the more I think that it could potentially be Better than Kingda Ka. Reason being: The drop - no spiral! One will actually be looking straight down and taking in the height! Lap bars - just imagine, 367ft face down, arms up with no shoulder restraints! Smoothness - Kingda Ka isn't too rough but it isn't really smooth either, this new Intamin is more or less guaranteed to be perfectly smooth. Theming - Not a deal breaker for me, but could potentially give a pleasant atmosphere. I think this could actually be a brilliant roller coaster, I will admit I was slightly harsh on it towards the beginning. Sure, it may not have impressive acceleration or the most original layout, but the factors mentioned above give reasoning for it to be a potential top 3 candidate. There's a chance I may be going this year, so having ridden Kingda Ka front and back, I'll be able to give the ultimate comparison. holtjammy16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieN Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Just wait 3 or so years before they realise the coaster is totally forceless and they repaint it blue. Thinking ahead. #bluebore pognoi 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project LC Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 1 hour ago, 'Airtime Falcon' said: Lap bars - just imagine, 367ft face down, arms up with no shoulder restraints! Smoothness - Kingda Ka isn't too rough but it isn't really smooth either, this new Intamin is more or less guaranteed to be perfectly smooth. Theming - Not a deal breaker for me, but could potentially give a pleasant atmosphere TTD has lap bars and is much smoother than Kingda Ka , it's "theme" is also more pleasant. While it's got potential to beat Kingda Ka I don't think it has much chance at beating TTD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshuaA Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 I think it'll probably be a great ride, definitely not a Shambhala beater, but probably the second best there. Very odd though that they're adding a Intamin Accelerator and a drop tower.. Like they don't already have those models in there lineup.. Holy sh** that name though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 An advert for Ferrari Land has just been shown on British TV! I'll put a link to it in this post if I find it. EDIT: I cannot find it anywhere, it must have just debuted in the last 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted March 11, 2017 Report Share Posted March 11, 2017 Nope, saw it yesterday... Much like the place, it wasn't very interesting... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted March 26, 2017 Report Share Posted March 26, 2017 Here's the advert I was talking about: I find it odd how they showed the advert on UK TV over 2 weeks ago but have only just released it online today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlesberg Posted April 6, 2017 Report Share Posted April 6, 2017 Sorry for the double post once again... But the new Ferrari Land is more or less open (I think there was some sort of press day today or something) with Red Force now operating. So the European height record can now be taken from Shambhala! holtjammy16 and adam_sparks1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Intamin do make nice sounding launches. That is all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 That noise is lush, this is why magnetic launches need to be used more in the future... Shame the major ride is about 10 years too late to be of any real impact to the industry... The height and speed race isn't much of a thing in Europe, and it's more surprising they didn't try to have something more like Formula Rossa... Also yay everything has Express Pass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 236 Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 I love that launch noise, the ride colour and the style of restraints on this ride. The rest of the coaster just looks very average height aside. This ride could've been special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 After doing some quick physics (and I mean quick so I could be a tad off) compared to Stealth the initial launch on this is approximately 50% weaker. Whilst I knew it would be weaker I wasn't quite expecting quite that much. The ride seems fine, but certainly nothing making me want to make a trip out to PA. Shambhala on the other hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoshC. Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 To be fair, Stealth is the 3rd quickest accelerating coaster in the world (I think, haven't checked recently), so maybe not the best to do a base comparison of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Either way, when you are marketing something for its speed you'd hope its at least keep up with it. Like I say it looks like an ok attraction but it can more or less be universally agreed that something more impressive could have been installed instead! Edit - Just to give another option I had a look at Knotts Berry Farm's Xcelerator and iSpeed at Miribilanda which both outpace it by a fair amount. I think it's fair enough to feel a bit disappointed when it's really cut back on a lot of what makes other rides of its type more impressive, such as the powerful suspenseful launch and the exit twist (although this is generally only on the larger ones obviously), which although they aren't essential it's a shame the layout they went for is more 'bog standard' if anything. Obviously that's just how I feel about it, others might love the changes to it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benin Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 Official rcdb stats put it at 0-111 in 5 seconds... So just over 20mph/s acceleration (granted that's not the exact rate, but converting on the commute is not a fun game on a Friday night)... I think the lamentation of missed opportunity shouldn't be placed in the choice of launch system, LSMs are very different to hydraulics, but can still provide an experience just as insane... Besides, what's better? Instant relief or sustained pleasure? It's also already killed a pigeon! Well done Intamin continuing their proud death cred tradition! (there's a vid on the YouTubes, it's pretty funny)... JoshC. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkCrafter Posted April 7, 2017 Report Share Posted April 7, 2017 What died? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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