California Great America (CGA) Discussion Thread

[XYZA village is missing its IDIOT!]

Don't Tornado slides take up a good chunk of space, due to the massive funnel? I could see something like a Tantrum with a more 'custom' layout working, or even a capsule/trapdoor speed slide being done off the Didgeridoo Falls tower. I think it would make sense to build off that existing tower since it's already there as well as the plumbing for it. Back to the whole Tornado thing, I'm not sure though if the round tubes CGA has would work with a Tornado or if it would have to be those Clover-Leaf tubes. Although, right now it is way too soon to tell if there's even a slide going in there just yet... Especially since there's nothing on the permit page.

Also...anyone else going to the park tomorrow? Wouldn't mind running into some TPR members!

The Tornado slide can be built north of Castaway Creek and the "Manteca slides" in that open area in between Flight Deck & Boomerang Bay.

Guess what... Appeal withdrawn! See last item on page: http://smartpermit.santaclaraca.gov/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=StatusViewCase&shl_caseno=PLN2012-09049

Let's hope that there's no more obstacles, this project is several years overdue!

[Manic MonteThe only thing better than a naked woman is a naked donkey!]

That's great! Now on with the coaster(s)!

[larrygatorObsessive Overlord of the TPR Park Index]

^^thanks, that's great news.

^Told ya so! Things are looking up finally! Anyone heading to the park tomorrow for their last week of spring break? I'll be there!

Prudential must have finally got the hint, THEY CAN'T WIN!

So as long as there aren't any other unforseen, goofy things that come up as far as I'm concerned this coaster WILL be built now.

[gromithereI think Intamin should make a donkey!]

I'm not sure if it's skepticism or just being realistic, but I'm not getting my hopes up until I actually see something happening. This has gone on so long that I just can't quite assume it's going to go easy even at this point.

^I'm with you on that. I do however see this project becoming 1 step closer. Once groundbreaking begins, we can officially rejoice. As they say, actions speak louder than words.

Now, I do wonder in all realisticness what made Prudential withdraw their appeal, unless they did feel that it's only going to be an uphill battle for both parties and in the end, creating a massive headache. I just hope they don't decide to cause problems after the ride's built and all.

Maybe the stadium had a lot to do with it. Now that the stadium is going to be built, maybe they feel like fighting the coaster is a losing battle-- I don't know.

[cfcI've gone pantless!]

Guess what... Appeal withdrawn! See last item on page: http://smartpermit.santaclaraca.gov/tm_bin/tmw_cmd.pl?tmw_cmd=StatusViewCase&shl_caseno=PLN2012-09049

Let's hope that there's no more obstacles, this project is several years overdue!

Maybe they're going to equip the Prudential building with plastic "scream shields" ala Maliboomer.