Sky scraper and go karts leaving

Well I had posted pictures of Sky Scrapers demo, but I removed them because I was asked too. And since the Reflector posted that Shoot the Rapids is being removed this is where Rip Cord will be going. It will be swinging across the lagoon similar to Carowinds.

Twisty CP said:

Well I had posted pictures of Sky Scrapers demo, but I removed them because I was asked too. And since the Reflector posted that Shoot the Rapids is being removed this is where Rip Cord will be going. It will be swinging across the lagoon similar to Carowinds.

That would be such a waste of space. There's plenty of better things to do with the space where Shoot the Rapids now sits. That's a huge plot of land with prime access to the lagoon.

I agree. That would be pretty disappointing. Maybe they can make it work so that it doesnt take up all the space. It probably wouldn't anyway.

They can attach each Dinosaur to the Ripcord contraption and fling them into Lake Erie one by one.

I would be rather befuddled by Ripcord going there, unless it's temporary while further plans are developed.

Twisty CP said:

And since the Reflector posted that Shoot the Rapids is being removed this is where Rip Cord will be going.

That's a very definitive statement...

To me, part of the appeal of these attractions is the kinetic appeal from a midway. It attracts attention from many passers-by and entices some of them to pay the upcharge. Kennywood or Six Flags Great America, for example: there are always people stopping and watching.

Just seems like using the STR space for Rip Cord would tone done that kinetic appeal.

Kevinj said:

They can attach each Dinosaur to the Ripcord contraption and fling them into Lake Erie one by one.

Now that's an upcharge attraction I'd pay to see

I will cry the day Ripcord leaves.... I loved being used as test dummies in the morning before the park opened!

campfreak06 said:
I will cry the day Ripcord leaves.... I loved being used as test dummies in the morning before the park opened!

Won't be anytime soon. As for right now it will be going where shoot the Rapids is now and swinging over the lagoon. It won't take all of shoot the Rapids footprint up tho which leaves for more expansion.

Hey Twisty, is Ripcord going in Shoot the Rapids' former location?

Kevinj said:

I would be rather befuddled by Ripcord going there, unless it's temporary while further plans are developed.

Right? I mean, on one hand that area does see significant traffic. But on the other hand, it seems like a strange use of that real estate. It will seem out of place back in the quiet confines of FT.

djDaemon said:
Hey Twisty, is Ripcord going in Shoot the Rapids' former location?

Kevinj said:

I would be rather befuddled by Ripcord going there, unless it's temporary while further plans are developed.

Right? I mean, on one hand that area does see significant traffic. But on the other hand, it seems like a strange use of that real estate. It will seem out of place back in the quiet confines of FT.

When was the last time you were on Frontier Trail? Shoot the Rapids isn't exactly bucolic, and Millennium Force travels practically the entire length of the trail. It hasn't been "quiet" for over 15 years. I do miss it being peaceful, as well.

If this is really happening, Any chance of them getting a bigger RipCord since they are taking it down? Aren't these leased by parks?

Its kind of a been there, done that type of ride, but i'd throw some money at it to try a 300ft version!

Rugrats2001 said:

Shoot the Rapids isn't exactly bucolic...

One of the few (only?) things they got right with StR is the theme and landscaping of the area. The rapids look nice, they installed adequate theme in the buildings and such, and planted greenery in every possible spot they could. Had the ride been good enough to last its expected life span, that area would have been quite beautiful in a few short years.

I liken it to Maverick in that regard. It was painful how "scorched earth" they went with the install of both Maverick and StR, but already Maverick's area is filling in beautifully.

...Millennium Force travels practically the entire length of the trail. It hasn't been "quiet" for over 15 years. I do miss it being peaceful, as well.

Considering that MF is a 300' coaster, I think they did a pretty great job limiting the impact on FT. The only time it's near the trail is the approach to and return from the island, and the tunnel does a decent job (both with regard to noise and aesthetics) of maintaining the tranquility of FT.

If they are really moving skyscraper, I hope they keep the price at $10 per person, or BOGO $10 with season pass (a friend and I split the cost so we each pay $5 to ride. That's all I care about :)

If it's really coming down, well, one less pay-separate attraction. Go karts were not that great, won't miss those!

I am for the expansion of soak city, however. Please let's get a tornado pro-bowl slide like at Kalahari! So many water parks have those, but not SC. Or liquid lightning type slide.

^ a water coaster that goes over the Soak City gate would be pretty cool too. But I'm all for a Liquid Lightning type ride too.

Kind of strange they are keeping challenge golf when half of the course isn't even being used.

Maybe they kept it so Rip cord isn't by itself for the time being. I bet this will be the last year for Challenge golf.

^^Challenge Golf has been running with just the blue side for a few seasons now. I'm not sure what year red side was closed

It appears that ripcord is staying at challenge park, the new park map is out and it's still there

As I was looking the map. It looks like they are moving the Ripcord in a different direction, but the map could be wrong seeing the picture.