SDC's 2013 Project

chittlins · April 20, 2012, 02:24:26 PM

Quote from: Grapeslie on April 20, 2012, 11:20:17 AM
also I was told that the rumored name for the ride going around the park is Barnstormer! which makes since the ride is just off of Wilson's Farm

WIth the terrian, I was hoping that it would have a natural looking tunnel/cave element to it. With the rumoured name, a straightaway going through the side of a prop barn would be sweet.

shavethewhales · April 20, 2012, 02:58:50 PM

I think the ride will be an extension of Wilson's farm and have some sort of barn theme, but lets hope the Barnstormer name rumor isn't anything more than a project name or something. They do already own the rights to that name, so I could see the temptation of using it, but man would that be their largest break in theme yet... Sounds like some people might just be getting the park confused with DW again.

Thanks for the new photos everyone. Great to see this thing is turning out to be a monster.

MissinTheGreenTrams · April 20, 2012, 03:04:13 PM

Ummm I do dare hope they do not name it Barnstormer. What a loser move. Be a bit creative please! I liked the rumored idea with a bull. That was fun. Thanks for all of the photos yall. Good stuff!

sanddunerider · April 20, 2012, 03:09:30 PM

I dont think they would dare use the Barnstormer name... They will use something original to SDC>

Swoosh · April 20, 2012, 04:22:58 PM

I call BS on the name. Airplanes were not around in the 1880's and the bi plane was definitely around then.

tiffanylynnt · April 20, 2012, 05:50:23 PM

Quote from: chittlins on April 20, 2012, 02:24:26 PM
With the rumoured name, a straightaway going through the side of a prop barn would be sweet.

Sounds like the Goofy's Barnstormer that was at Disney World.

Swoosh · April 21, 2012, 10:36:22 AM

Lift hill is now formed. Photos later.

MissinTheGreenTrams · April 21, 2012, 11:07:50 AM

Now that everything is so visable and undeniable how can they keep guests in suspense? By looking at what is being built it is obvious. Dont get me wrong I like the whole Im not telling deal, but can they keep it up with construction so visable?

Swoosh · April 21, 2012, 11:19:26 AM

Topper track? I-beam? Pure woodie?
We'll see.

BackInTime · April 21, 2012, 04:44:51 PM

Swoosh,

About how tall is the initial lift hill?

Swoosh · April 21, 2012, 07:07:15 PM

Just above the treeline so far

BackInTime · April 21, 2012, 10:14:58 PM

Any new pics to share???

I know we've touched on this a bit before, but I can't help but wonder if the pace and progress of construction is an indication of it's overall scale (and needing to start this early to ensure its completion by opening day 2013), or SDC just trying to take advantage of good weather. The answer is moot, but it sure is interesting. Never would have dreamed we would see this much going on at this point.

Swoosh · April 21, 2012, 10:41:39 PM

I still think this was supposed to be the addition for 2012 and something caused it to be delayed so they are building it now for 2013

Swoosh · April 21, 2012, 11:20:30 PM

Oh, I'll try to get photos up on MiG tomorrow. Going to bed now, it's been a long day.

shavethewhales · April 22, 2012, 12:22:22 PM

Quote from: MissinTheGreenTrams on April 21, 2012, 11:07:50 AM
Now that everything is so visable and undeniable how can they keep guests in suspense? By looking at what is being built it is obvious. Dont get me wrong I like the whole Im not telling deal, but can they keep it up with construction so visable?

I think everyone is still in enough suspense at this point. There's no reason to keep everything an absolute secret, they just have to avoid announcing anything too early and disappointing or confusing guests that show up later this year, among other things. We still don't know much about this coaster other than the fact that it's wood and will feature topper track and a few other new features.

Swoosh, why do you think the track type is questionable at this point? I though we had that nailed down pretty well just by following the words out of RMC's mouth in various interviews.