CrashCoaster
CF Legend
Do we not already have a thread on this somewhere?
Lost Island Theme Park | Iowa | 2022 (Kanonen relocation)
- Thread starter Imagineer Josh
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We do, and for now I'm inclined to leave it all wrapped up in once place. Once groundwork starts (IF groundwork starts), I'll move this thread over to the right forum.
ISUweatherman
Roller Poster
Bertches break ground on $100 million theme park in Waterloo
Cedar Valley local leaders attended the ceremonial groundbreaking for the Lost Island Theme Park across the street from the Isle Casino.
Waterloo council grants 1st blessing on theme park plans
The Waterloo City Council has taken a step toward development of a $100 million theme park on the south side of the city. The Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier reports the council granted a rezoning request Monday for what will become Lost Island Theme Park on nearly 160 acres adjacent to Lost Island...
cbs2iowa.com
Large Green Coaster in first picture!!
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roomraider
Best Topic Starter
Well that last link clears up where Cobra from Ratanga Junction went then 
EthanCoaster
Mega Poster
Did they purchase Bushwacker as well?
Lori Marie Loud
Giga Poster
I can see both Kanonen AND Cobra in that last photo
EthanCoaster
Mega Poster
I think they may have picked up more than just Cobra from Ratanga Junction. That ship in front of cobra looks suspiciously similar in shape to the one that used to be at Ratanga. Maybe they went the route of buying several used rides to save on hardware costs.
Kw6sTheater
Hyper Poster
It seems like a mine train to me, given its somewhat sprawling layout with multiple straight sections representing a station and a few lift hills scattered throughout the course.
roomraider
Best Topic Starter
Worth noting several of those lines are contours marking changes in terrain not all part of a ride layout. The ride layout seen there isn't too long.
It's in my opinion just some place holder layout as with the rapids next to it shown to give an idea of future possible additions.
EthanCoaster
Mega Poster
It looks like the they didn't purchase the trains with the coaster, so it's safe to assume this will have the new trains w/ vest restraints.
ISUweatherman
Roller Poster
Hopefully will smooth the ride out!! Anyone know how this coaster is received by coaster enthusiast?
ISUweatherman
Roller Poster
I would agree any other good roller coasters or flat rides on the free agent world market?
Matt N
CF Legend
If Lost Island were willing to pay for a refurbishment, Knightmare from Camelot may well be up for grabs!
Matt N
CF Legend
I suppose there are definitely easier used rides out there to buy!
roomraider
Best Topic Starter
This latest update from Most suggests Kanonen will be entirely green at its new home.
ISUweatherman
Roller Poster
https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=3020783917958953&set=pcb.3197166020327110 credit David Marvitz post on Facebook Group You Might Be from Waterloo/ Cedar Falls Iowa If You Remember. Looks like the Kanonen might of just arrived!
Twisterfan1995
Roller Poster
Not gonna lie, after lurking for a bit on this site, this park inspired me to create an account, the concept art for this park looks gorgeous! I really hope they follow through with it, it could be something special if so.
Screamscape also got some recent photos of the construction site and green track as well, though they seem to think its for the SLC:
http://screamscape.com/html/smaller_parks.htm#LostIsland
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Interesting considering the concept art also shows a green inverted roller coaster too:
Screamscape also got some recent photos of the construction site and green track as well, though they seem to think its for the SLC:
http://screamscape.com/html/smaller_parks.htm#LostIsland
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Interesting considering the concept art also shows a green inverted roller coaster too: