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[202X] Project Horizon (SW9?): Planning Approved

And to think so many people were doubting that the shot of the RMC mug back in that video was a hint..
 
When does this need to have started construction by for it to be a 2026 opening? I seem to remember it was around this time last year that people were getting concerned that nothing had happened on the site yet.
 
Dan19F1 said:
When does this need to have started construction by for it to be a 2026 opening? I seem to remember it was around this time last year that people were getting concerned that nothing had happened on the site yet.
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The stated construction time was 78 weeks. So work would need to start in September 2024 at the latest for a season opening in 2026.

Perhaps it’s no coincidence that the Project Ocean work is due to finish in August 2024 freeing up the teams to move on to the next project…
 
I'd love to see either an Axis coaster or a mack 'semi' extreme spinner, could have it spaced themed like cosmic rewind.

I think especially the axis coaster can be made super compact, and if they can get the seats to rotate to follow a dark ride portion before the main layout that would be great.

As for the extreme spinner, obviously with the space and height it won't be 'extreme', but they could easily sneak in a heartline roll or two - I think we definitely need more inversion based rides at towers. Sure Smiler has 14, but last year when reborn was closed only smiler and galactica featured inversions which felt odd.

Does it say anywhere on the plans if it's just the building thats 18m or whatever it is or the entire attraction? could they dig out the inside of the building is essentially what I'm asking?
 
On several documents in the they stated that they would not dig more than 2 metres below the ground level of the building, so it is likely that most excavations will constitute pits for mechanical hardware. I would not expect to see any major tunnelling.
 
They already have a spinner. Mack spinners aren't generally as good at spinning as the Maurers too in my experience. Dwervelwind and Storm Chaser were disappointments and the odd element choices on RTH aren't inspiring. Mir is great but not what is built now.
 
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Bowser said:
I really like it. The end in particular is surprisingly intense! Bit short but that’s Paultons all over.

You mentioned you don’t like RTH too, isn’t that widely regarded as one of the best coasters in Europe?
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Several of the elements on RtH kill a lot of the momentum and spin, some very odd choices. Intrigued to see how the new one at Holiday Park in a couple of years performs. Probably not suitable for Horizon due to needing a wide clearance.
 
With how things have gone quiet with Project Horizon, I'm starting to believe that Zamperla were indeed planned for the manufacturer but Merlin, and likely several other theme park companies, held off for a proposed 2025 date to see how they would get on with their refit of Top Thrill 2.

As we all know, things haven't gone well that ride with Zamperla being blamed and thrown under the bus which will likely make many look on them with lukewarm feelings and see their reputation fall fuether and after the bad PR that has happened, Merlin are back to the drawing board to find another manufacturer they can trust which has partly pushed back this project for 2026 or even 2027 I'd say.

Maybe we dodged a bullet? Who knows but the more you think about with maybe the only reason we are getting a flat ride (or rides) for next season as they needed a stop gap to keep interest in the park. Just my tin foil hat I have on all the same.
 
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