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For those who prefer Youtube viewing: This is some genuine RMC Raptor-killing design here. It'll be curious if both can co-exist.

great shots!

Still seeing if it would be in the cards with some other work travel - ironically doing a lot of current work with the City of Atlanta, including some needed site visits for EV charging work.

Still weird AF.

But really, food and concessions are the profit driver for the amusement park industry. Capitalism unfortunately rewards the park operator who figures out lowest cost of inputs/greatest profit maximization. A mildly spicy take to also add: those who celebrate meal plans or pre-paid food plans...

Taking an old, dilapidated roller coaster and going over it with new track and layout to create an entirely new roller coaster experience. Swear I've heard that before?? :P

Just bizarre to have all this break so quickly and suddenly. Relocation is indeed a costly endeavor. For instance, the city of Sandusky considered purchasing Disaster Transport, specifically the Intamin bobsled track beneath the exterior covering, with the intention of relocating to a nearby...

Downside of late stage capitalism where one firm owns all the parks. What are you going to do, go to another Six Flags park??

More flags, more fun!

Spike deployment is what I often see, both helping prevent nesting and bird poop ruining the paint job. Cedar Point has also used large weather vanes that spin with mild wind, helping mitigate seagull nesting on large flat roofs like picnic areas. Good old fashioned nest removal is also at...

Sticked :)

Wow, guess it's been 8 years since I posted here! Update: Thunderbird - Really great pacing and theming on this one! The launch and inversion designs are really top notch. X-Flight - surprise hit! I really enjoyed the hangtime through the layout, and shorter height that nails great element...

Reallllly digging this, and such a great use of terrain on that farside of park property facing the lake. Wouldn't be surprised if tree cover grows in nicely over the years, creating additional near-miss. Giving me Luna (Liseberg) vibes, which has some great cliffhanger elements also leveraging...

Looks good! This ride's theme appears to be the folly of when raccoons try to operate heavy machinery.

Not bad @matthissa! Pacing is so hard to judge on RMCs, and what I expect to be greatest determiner on if this coaster will be good or great; promising start and layout with plenty of airtime opportunity!