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Bowser
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There's no way to keep an eye on queue times/downtime yet is there? I've got the app but it doesn't have queue times and doesn't seem to be geo-locked so seems times are only available via in park signage?
The record breaking drop tower is yet to open at the park. Coaster Studios are there now and they're letting them film testing from within the station, it has quite an interesting collapsing floor element i've never seen before (it's on their instagram stories so not sure if link will work).
The record breaking drop tower is yet to open at the park. Coaster Studios are there now and they're letting them film testing from within the station, it has quite an interesting collapsing floor element i've never seen before (it's on their instagram stories so not sure if link will work).
Skyscraper
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Here's a YouTube version...
That's super cool, and very unusual!
Benjsh
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Seen some testing footage of the drop towers from Shawn's vlog and it seems to lack a lot of force from watching it.
It's absolutely massive of course which will be thrilling enough for most guests but it doesn't strike me as a drop tower that's going to give you that intense drop just like the giant ones attached to the launched coasters in the States didnt.
It's absolutely massive of course which will be thrilling enough for most guests but it doesn't strike me as a drop tower that's going to give you that intense drop just like the giant ones attached to the launched coasters in the States didnt.
Here's a YouTube version...
That's super cool, and very unusual!
The s&s built tower ride at Gentings Skyworld also features the collapsing floor
IDB
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Here's a YouTube version...
That's super cool, and very unusual!
That does appear to be Coaster Racoon scalping Coaster Studios content which is a bit naughty. At least CS posted a spoiler warning.
Been keeping an eye on the next ticket releases. I did message the park to ask about February and the reply was keep an eye on our website and socials.
Matt N
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That is interesting… correct me if I’m misinterpreting, but does that mean part of it is underground?
I did watch Shawn’s video yesterday, and I did think that the drop tower didn’t look very tall for being the tallest in the world. Perhaps it’s just being in the shadow of a 600ft coaster, though; I also thought that the 200ft+ Iron Rattler and Spitfire looked quite diminutive in comparison to Falcon’s Flight!
I did watch Shawn’s video yesterday, and I did think that the drop tower didn’t look very tall for being the tallest in the world. Perhaps it’s just being in the shadow of a 600ft coaster, though; I also thought that the 200ft+ Iron Rattler and Spitfire looked quite diminutive in comparison to Falcon’s Flight!
Benjsh
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The sheer size of FF is sadly going to overshadow any ride there. That's something they just had to accept if they wanted something that ridiculous in the park.
Having said that the reviews for IR, Spitfire, Collosus etc are all very very good though.
The park has opened with a hell of a top 3 thats for sure with a brilliant woodie to back it up.
Having said that the reviews for IR, Spitfire, Collosus etc are all very very good though.
The park has opened with a hell of a top 3 thats for sure with a brilliant woodie to back it up.
Matt N
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I’d love to know; which coaster or ride other than Falcon’s Flight do people think looks most impressive (or in the case of anyone who’s been, is most impressive)? With everyone getting swept up in the Falcon’s Flight hype, it’s easy to forget that there are a good few other coasters in this park!
Personally, I think Iron Rattler looks amazing; even if I haven’t yet ridden a new Vekoma thrill coaster, new Vekoma are evidently on fire, and Iron Rattler looks to have an excellent layout and also be on a scale that Vekoma have never built at before!
I also think Colossus looks brilliant; I personally absolutely love a GCI, and it looks like a nice big one with good pacing and airtime!
Spitfire looks very good as well, but I’m not sure it appeals to me quite as much as the two above and Falcon’s. The swing launch looks like good fun, and almost gives me miniature Top Thrill 2 VIBES, but I’m not sure that I’ll enjoy an inverted top hat on that style of layout as much as a regular top hat.
For an opening day park, this might well have one of the most impressive coaster lineups I’ve seen! While Falcon’s is of course the crown jewel, it looks like the park has quite a well-rounded coaster lineup with plenty to flesh it out beyond Falcon’s; I feel like Iron Rattler, Colossus and Spitfire would all be worthy headline draws in their own right in most parks in the world!
Personally, I think Iron Rattler looks amazing; even if I haven’t yet ridden a new Vekoma thrill coaster, new Vekoma are evidently on fire, and Iron Rattler looks to have an excellent layout and also be on a scale that Vekoma have never built at before!
I also think Colossus looks brilliant; I personally absolutely love a GCI, and it looks like a nice big one with good pacing and airtime!
Spitfire looks very good as well, but I’m not sure it appeals to me quite as much as the two above and Falcon’s. The swing launch looks like good fun, and almost gives me miniature Top Thrill 2 VIBES, but I’m not sure that I’ll enjoy an inverted top hat on that style of layout as much as a regular top hat.
For an opening day park, this might well have one of the most impressive coaster lineups I’ve seen! While Falcon’s is of course the crown jewel, it looks like the park has quite a well-rounded coaster lineup with plenty to flesh it out beyond Falcon’s; I feel like Iron Rattler, Colossus and Spitfire would all be worthy headline draws in their own right in most parks in the world!
Bowser
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I've seen a few people say they prefer Iron Rattler to Falcon! I've always been sceptical of the tilt element, it seems like an engineering gimmick that is of no benefit in terms of experience for the rider over a dive coaster but in this case the overall theming and layout seem to take it to another level.
Agree on Spitfire, it's almost redundant when Falcon exists. Highest inversion seems like a record for the sake of it but i'm sure those launches will be fun.
TPWW said their next vlog will review all rides but implied quite a negative review of Colossus due to the trains so i'm curious to hear more on that.
I think there's an inverted coaster too which i've seen nothing about.
Also interested in the dark rides as don't really know anything about them either. I vaguely recall seeing they are all screen based so that will be disappointing if true.
I can't think of any opening day park that could possibly compete with this line-up in terms of coasters.
Benjsh
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Iron Rattler does look incredible but after seeing the FF POV's I just dont think anything can touch it personally.
Anyone who is making the flight out there is going for Falcons mainly lets not kid ourselves. That's the main attraction.
However having Iron Rattler as the park's main supporting act ain't half bad is it?
After looking at my work schedule and family holiday plans this coming year I have come to the conclusion that I may be able to squeeze in a short October visit for 3 days. Just hoping there will be some better flight options from Manchester than going via Instanbul.
Anyone who is making the flight out there is going for Falcons mainly lets not kid ourselves. That's the main attraction.
However having Iron Rattler as the park's main supporting act ain't half bad is it?
After looking at my work schedule and family holiday plans this coming year I have come to the conclusion that I may be able to squeeze in a short October visit for 3 days. Just hoping there will be some better flight options from Manchester than going via Instanbul.
Been informed its a weird ride that has a booster button to it. Extended Tour did do it.
I should imagine Colossus will be a classic case great layout ruined by restraints I have done the infinity flyer trains they staple you a lot
Bowser
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I’m sure it opened as I saw videos of people on it.
Forgot about the drop tower, excited for that, especially as it doesn’t look too intense
This is where I am, my birthday in late October so would be a nice treat. I just don’t know if I can bring myself to do a TPWW and go with Pegasus Airlines for a long haul trip even though they are half the price of BA/Qatar.
My calculations put a decent hotel at £200 for 3 nights, plus £500 for a non-Pegasus flight on Qatar via Doha.
Benjsh
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I will be staying onsite if I go. The waterpark opens end of Q1 / beginning of Q2 and with it their first hotel which is said to be the budget friendly choice of the 3 they have planned thus far. Just makes things so much easier. Pool / waterpark early doors and then into park later on when it opens. Perfect.
Who knows there might even be some perks of staying onsite. Early entry or complimentary 1 shot fastpass.
The wife and my son arent interested so will have to do the trip solo which kinda sucks however im still going to do it.
Might save you money though, only 1 fare means you can buy more tat for Christmas presents or get a fast pass.
I’ve jus seen a video of Spitfire and it looks a bit lacklustre, biggest/tallest inversion but again to me it’s just a one-hit wonder. Why can’t they put a couple of corkscrews or something at the end to help scrub the speed instead of just a brake run and banked turn. Spitfires were famed for doing all kinds of acrobatics so make the ride reflect that..