Man! I swear I've heard of this one before!Riding a vehicle through a lightning storm? Feels a bit...
Busch Gardens Williamsburg | DarKoaster | Intamin Family Multi-Launch (DarKastle Replacement) | 2023
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HeartlineCoaster
Theme Park Superhero
I know this is a terrible and vague claim to begin with, but is it not also wrong?
https://rcdb.com/9037.htm
https://rcdb.com/12018.htm
CrashCoaster
CF Legend
America only knows America exists about 95% of the time.
Matt N
CF Legend
Nothing "might be" about it - both are, categorically, indoor "straddle" coasters.
Ethan
Strata Poster
Does the term 'straddle-coaster" sound just awful, or is it only me? Even the name sounds uncomfortable, I can't imagine hearing a friend say "let's go ride their new straddle-coaster" and feeling excited about it!
I am curious to see how this turns out though, despite the lazy marketing claims.
I am curious to see how this turns out though, despite the lazy marketing claims.
roomraider
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Just for completeness
Drydock Express - Wanda Theme Park (Qixia, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China)
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The fact that they say first "Fully" Indoor straddle coaster also suggests they know of this one which has a tiny outdoor section
Motorbike Roller Coaster - Happy World (Pukou, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China)
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CanobieFan
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I think this is what they were getting at. Because Tron's have the outdoor section at the start...and are more known of than the other examples listed
Hutch
Strata Poster
Straddle coaster is the new best name for a coaster model. Hilarious.
I'm all here for this coaster though. This is such an underrated ride type, and having it all be indoors sounds awesome. I love Hagrid's and Juvelen, even Wavebreaker is pretty fun. Gonna try to avoid construction though. Don't want to pay attention of the layout until I ride it.
I'm all here for this coaster though. This is such an underrated ride type, and having it all be indoors sounds awesome. I love Hagrid's and Juvelen, even Wavebreaker is pretty fun. Gonna try to avoid construction though. Don't want to pay attention of the layout until I ride it.
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
Busch Gardens backpedaled a tad out of bull**** world record lane this morning with a new promo video, now advertising it as North America’s first all-indoor straddle coaster;
Where’d the fire go, buddy?
I'm glad to see them updating their claims - actually more positive than embarrassing to my mind.
EDIT: just saw this thread - they better be quick!
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EDIT: just saw this thread - they better be quick!
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Nicky Borrill
Strata Poster
Am I the only person around here with such a childish filthy mind that it's impossible to stop giggling at 'straddle?'
What's next, the world's most 'moist' log flume?
Maybe the actual new angle on the surf coaster is that it's a 'fully erect' coaster as opposed to an actual stand up.
What's next, the world's most 'moist' log flume?
Maybe the actual new angle on the surf coaster is that it's a 'fully erect' coaster as opposed to an actual stand up.
Oh yes, turns out I can't read.Still hanging onto the "all-indoor"
I'm just waiting for "the wildest straddle in North America" or some such nonsense.
TPoseOnTantrum
Giga Poster
So as per the IAAPA Orlando press conference schedule (2:10pm EST at Booth #1362), Holovis is involved in the DarKoaster project. They mostly specialize in dark ride tech but have done projection mapping and content creation for Mystic Timbers and Wicker Man. You can see their projects here; https://www.holovis.com/all-projects