cfc Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 They've been starting HOS a little earlier each year. It's a big draw for the park, and pass-holding locals will go multiple times (and spend money on food and drinks). They've even added more spaces to overflow parking for HOS Saturday nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Saw pictures of the tree clearing for the new coaster. I can already say I'm not a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Tree Huggers Unite LMAO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanTPM Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Shame they had to choose a location which requires so much tree clearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brassinthegrass Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Tree Huggers Unite LMAO And I thought our obsession with roller coasters was odd... This is spectacular... We should all go to the next roller coaster deconstruction and do this... Unless it's a SLC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 LMAO LMAO LMAO This video gets me everytime "I WANT TO MOURN" ... I just had to post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hey...hey Posted August 21, 2014 Share Posted August 21, 2014 Tree Huggers Unite LMAO And I thought our obsession with roller coasters was odd... This is spectacular... We should all go to the next roller coaster deconstruction and do this... Unless it's a SLC... Now I know why our power company trims trees, rather than cut them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Sabo Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 here was a photo taken by "rollercoasterpics305" on Instagram of all the trees removed by Apollo's Chariot. *sad to see* source: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Wait, am I missing something? Busch Gardens Williamsburg will install a Premier Rides clone of Superman: Ultimate Flight (SFDK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 ^Did you know that BGW was building a Superman:UF clone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propeller Factory Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 WOW. OMG. I am actually literally in shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan P. Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Bwhahahahaha!!!!! That video seriosuly the funniest thing ive seen all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 WOW. OMG. I am actually literally in shock. Literally? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 So there's track on site! NO NO NO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Propeller Factory Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 So there's track on site! NO NO NO!! Pic plz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I wonder why BGW hasn't teased it or anything. With a new coaster like this, you would think they would give a week or two of teasing and then announce it. Not even an announcement date! Looks like they'll probably just announce it randomly on some day. And just FYI, I still am ok with this project happening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 I wonder why BGW hasn't teased it or anything. With a new coaster like this, you would think they would give a week or two of teasing and then announce it. Not even an announcement date! Looks like they'll probably just announce it randomly on some day. And just FYI, I still am ok with this project happening! Maybe since the coaster enthuasits know and they probably read the fourms, they just decided against it. The GP doesn't care. Everyone knew what Carowinds was getting and they still teased. Those teasers were good! I'll definitely head to BGW next year when I go down to Carowinds. I just don't like the capacity issue, but I'm fine with this coaster. They somehow need to compete with Kings Dominion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homeboy23 Posted August 23, 2014 Share Posted August 23, 2014 (edited) They always announce next year's additions on passholder weekend on Saturday in the Festhaus for any passmembers who want to come, they usually raffle off some prizes too. That weekend is always a week after Labor Day, this year Septemver 6 and 7. Edited August 26, 2014 by Homeboy23 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Here's a picture of the work area I took today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jcoaster Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 ^ Are they removing those buildings too? That looks like an awfully tiny space for a coaster, even with a small layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) The scuttlebutt is that they're removing that building and the water-balloon-fight stand. The park hasn't confirmed anything yet, though. Edited August 24, 2014 by cfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 Update: Festa Italia Ground Clearing and Howl-o-Scream Prep I went over the park for a few hours today to check out 1) what's been going on over by Apollo's Chariot and 2) how much of Howl-o-Scream 2014 has been set up. It's hard to believe, but HOS starts on September 12. It seems to start earlier each year--or is that just my perception? Whenever it starts, it's a big draw for the park. HOS 2014 is going to be much like last year's event. The park is adding a new scarezone, Wendigo Woods, to New France, and the Monster Stomp show is coming back--to Ripper Row in England. (This should be good news to many locals, who were a bit annoyed when Fiends replaced Stomp over in Ireland.) No new mazes this year, but the park may have tweaked them a bit--time will tell. I guess the keywords for this update are trees, dirt, and pirates. Let's take a look. Beware: One side is bright sunshine . . . . . . while the other side is terrifying darkness! Arr! The Festa Italia bridge be all piratical now. Meanwhile, over at Apollo's Chariot, there's been a lot of tree felling and ground clearing. The scuttlebutt is that the building in the foreground (the arcade) will be removed. Most likely, this will be Splashus Maximus's last season, too. We shall see. And now, we return to the scarezone, Ports of Skull, in progress. Ahoy, it's all about scurvy sea dogs here. Thar be the photo-op crow's nest. "They calls me Smiling Sam, the happy pirate!" This was the independence grill during Star Spangled Nights. I like how BGW re-themes these temporary food booths. You'll be gettin' yer grog here, mates. "They calls me Dramatic Dick, the over-demonstrative, butthurt pirate! I be sensitive, ye might say." Another scurvy bridge. Scurvy pirate pantaloons. Scurvy barrel = scurvy theming. This be a pirate port, indeed. Over in Germany, they've started transforming the ice cream stand and gift shop into the Vampire Point Hotel, where bloodsuckers treat mortals to a sumptuous buffet--then suck them dry! For those of you who may have missed it, these are New France's snazzy new bathrooms. They opened earlier this summer. Soon, the huge Demon Street skull will be installed. I think. Never noticed this before. You can buy Quick Queue or a meal plan at this kiosk next to Griffon. Wonder how long it's been here? Naughty nurses' photo op in Ireland. "Sorry, folks, but Europe in the Air is closed to be transformed into 13: Your Number's Up for Howl-o-Scream. The zombie moose out front should've told you. You can see a bit of one of the haunts, Cutthroat Cove, from the train. All sort of piratical stuff back there. Avast! A pirate vessel is attacking the train! Prepare to repel boarders! There's some stuff piled up in the old Drachen Fire area, but I've no idea what it's for. Could be anything. Hello there, Scottish cows. How's your lunch? We'll know come September 12. And, in closing, boogie, boogie, boogie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice report! I'm a little behind on speculation. It is confirmed that BGW is getting a S:UF clone? Is there any chance it could be something else? I just can't see BGW adding that type of ride for some reason... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 ^The clone (with three-car trains) is the rumor, and plans have been leaked on another site; that being said, the park hasn't announced anything. They've made big announcements during Passholder Appreciation Day in the past, so maybe we'll hear something then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenagins87 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Nice report! I'm a little behind on speculation. It is confirmed that BGW is getting a S:UF clone? Is there any chance it could be something else? I just can't see BGW adding that type of ride for some reason... I'm confused, are people more upset about the actual ride, or is it just a capacity issue?? SUF seems like a pretty awesome ride, and I've heard nothing but positive things about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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