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[Swoosh]

No.

But not sure why it would be an interesting choice.  They are linked to Dollywood's 2026 attraction.  They've built multi launched coasters before. 

[Wildfire]

In all seriousness, has SDC confirmed (not publicly) that the contractor is Mack Rides? That would be an interesting choice.

Why would you say that's an interesting choice?  They have the most comfortable seats by far, and they have put out some incredible coasters in the past few years.  They would be my first choice for the new SDC coaster, hopefully a long hyper or giga

[ColaSDC]

1. I meant interesting in a positive way.
2. Their last major thrill coaster was manufactured by Mack Rides so its just kinda weird to have them again.
3. I agree mack would make an outstanding hyper/giga coaster, but honestly B&M makes more sense because they need another very reliable ride with lots of capacity like WildFire.

[Cseeley]

I find it hard not to believe that this could be a Vekoma with all of its New-Gen coasters that look amazing and the work they have done with Herschend recently. Also, with the rave reviews at Dollywood, I could see this being a big bear type of ride with a little more intensity. Just my thoughts.

[sdcfan88]

Thinking from the marketing standpoint with the upcoming resort, its likely gonna be a big crazy coaster that will be a standout design in the region to entice people to come to the park and stay at the resort. A Mack Hyper/Giga would be the logical choice as a standout. However, they may consider B&M for overall reliability so they won't repeat the downtime issues with some of their new rides in recent years (looking at you Mystic River) and of course B&M has better PPH capacity overall if they are looking at increasing the crowd draw to the park. While Dollywood does have something unique from Vekoma with Dragonflier and Big Bear they may be seen as being too similar to Patriot and Mamba up at Worlds Of Fun. (not that those are bad coasters by any means) What the region lacks is a B&M Hyper/Giga, Dive, and Wing Coaster which the latter does exist at Dollywood and could be worked into the Ozarkian Daredevil-y and/or the Inventors theme at SDC as a flying machine. They could also give it a 200+ foot drop to dethrone Mamba as tallest drop in the region or something to that extent. (use your imagination here)

[legoerosion]

I think if it is indeed Mack then the pattern for our last few coasters is funny. RMC/Mack/RMC/Mack

[ColaSDC]

Question is, will we get a Mack hypercoaster, and if we do, will it have inversions or be airtime focused?

[Duelist]

I just hope it doesn't spin or go upside down. They already have that covered.

[Swoosh]

IF this ends up being a Giga or Hyper Coaster, it will be the first in history to be labeled a "family attraction"

[ColaSDC]

Dang, it's another family coaster?

[Wildfire]

IF this ends up being a Giga or Hyper Coaster, it will be the first in history to be labeled a "family attraction"

That is very disappointing.  The most obvious need it a long giga or hyper coaster.  They already have several family rides.  And I am speaking as a father with 2 kids still living at home

[mg]

I may in the minority, but I think SDC does need a true family coaster like Big Bear at Dollywood.
There is a hole between Grand Expo Coaster and PowderKeg/Thunderation. If Thunderation wasn't so rough it would help fill the gap. But having a true coaster (not super short like Grand Expo) with a low (39") height requirement would be huge for families.
It's one of the big differences between SDC and DW since they have 3 full coasters (Big Bear, Fire Chaser, and Dragonflier) that have a 39" minimum height and are coasters that are great for families.

[ColaSDC]

Does mack even make family coasters besides the wild mouse? No way SDC is building a wild mouse or a spinner.

[jericho]

IF this ends up being a Giga or Hyper Coaster, it will be the first in history to be labeled a "family attraction"

Did I miss something? Is it confirmed to be a "family attraction"?

[Swoosh]

IF this ends up being a Giga or Hyper Coaster, it will be the first in history to be labeled a "family attraction"

Did I miss something? Is it confirmed to be a "family attraction"?

See the original post which has the tracker that's updated as needed