Extended Closure

Just lagoon maintenance. Nothing to see here. Move along fellas.

Could just be welding. It's not uncommon to block an area off with tarps so as to not hurt anyones eyes.

Fire blankets yes. Tarps no.

I’ve seen tarps used plenty of times when they are not close to the actual welding taking place. Just a barrier to not see what is going on.

Welding was my initial thought as well when I saw this, for the same reason pointed out. Just trying to prevent people from looking at the arc flash. But I agree, if that's the case, then I really wonder what is going on with this section of brand-new track that requires welding modification.

Based on everything I'm hearing I'm giving TT2 a 50% chance of being ready for opening day next year.

(Maybe I should be a YouTube vlogger)

I can't fathom that the welding would be to modify the track itself. Perhaps with new or modified trains they require some additional mechanics under or in proximity to the track such as a support for some electronics or sensors, or even removal of something that would be a clearance issue for parts of the new/modified trains.

This from a charter member of "lagoon maintenance".

I remember when LeBron James left the Cavs for Miami, some of my Cleveland friends used the phrase "Taking my talents to South Beach" as a euphemism for defecation.

I can see "lagoon maintenance" sprouting similar legs.

TT2 - The re-re-imagining

I have nothing to say. I just want to clarify, I am not responsible for the 2024 toilet paper shortage.

Any recent updates even if minor?

Give @TopThrillStatus a follow on Twitter. Seems to be the only one with reported observations regularly.

These Ka removal rumors are interesting to say the least.

I think with the merger this past summer Kingda Ka’s days are numbered in its current form. I doubt much will happen until the issues with TT2 are sorted out though.

I would think the same thing. Let TT2 get figured out and then make a decision about KK.

Hopefully we get updates throughout the winter on the state of the ride. If it is not ready on opening day this is an absolute failure on Zamperla. (Not that is already isn’t at this point)

With Kingda Ka out, will TT2 briefly be the tallest roller coaster in the world again? 22 years later?

If/ when Falcon’s Flight opens. Perhaps the tallest and fastest in North America, at least.

TT2 was seen testing today, making complete cycles over the top hat. ElToroRyan posted that supposedly there are new cars on the train with seats that sit lower to the track and don’t have stadium seating.

I'm curious if they are testing a redesigned chassis, or just testing new seating on the original lightning train.