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 Signature
Coaster: B+M Inverted Coaster
For a while I was resistant to the idea of a B+M inverter, as Britain
already has Nemesis and Nemesis Inferno. I still don't rule out another
type of B+M coaster such as a sit down or a flying coaster here.
Originally I had the signature coaster as a B+M flyer in the same area
as the rapids, and a bobsleigh as a major ride. I then looked at this
area and realised that the flying coaster over the rapids wouldn't be a
strong enough signature ride, and felt this area was weaker than the
other areas. I then decided that the flying coaster should be downgraded
to a major ride (that was before I found out about S+S's new freefly
coaster) and replace the bobsleigh with a new signature coaster. In the
end I decided it should be a B+M inverter. There are enough other major
coasters in the park to ensure the parks appeal won't suffer due to the
familiarity of this ride, and having a ride already established as a
great type of ride with a British audience is probably a good idea.
One decision I need to make is how tall it should be. I think if it's
too tall it won't fit in very well with this areas forest theming, but
I'd like it to be tall enough to allow for some larger ride elements to
help distinguish it from the Nemesis rides.
Major Ride:
S+S Freefly
As you might have read above for a while I had a B+M flyer here. This
was a worry when I made the signature ride a B+M inverter, as it made
this area similar to the Forbidden Valley at Alton Towers. I then saw
this ride
of a new type of coaster gimmick on the S+S website and decided it would
make a better choice.
It's in the same area as the rapids ride, which I think will add to the
excitement of both rides where this ride can pass over the rapids and
run alongside it in some places.
Major Water Ride: Hafema Rapids
The reason I've chosen Hafema to do the rapids is they are responsible
for some of the major innovations such as big drops and whirlpools on
rapids rides in recent times. I've given them a large space to allow for
these special ride features, while still allowing for a layout with wide
channels of water, to allow for some unpredictability in some areas of
the ride.
Major Support Ride:
Dark Ride
Here I want a medium scale dark ride to act as a family attraction that
will be enclosed at one end of the giant castle structure in this area.
Major Support Ride: Giant Huss Jump
One thing I've decided I had to do was include quite a few rides I
haven't ridden, to ensure plenty of rides unique to the U.K. market, and
to ensure there are some good high capacity thrill rides in each area.
This includes quite a few Huss rides, due to their giant ride range
which offer high capacity thrill rides suitable for a park of this
scale. Here I've decided to include a
Huss Jump which from what I've seen looks like a great ride, and
would make a good central visual spectacle for this area.
Support Rides:
Two rides I've chosen are a Technical Park moondance and a Preston
Barbieri crazy house as additional rides to support the rapids, freefly
and Huss jump.
I've also included two support rides by the B+M inverter. One would
ideally be a Huss magic, a ride I've tried and found to be a good family
thrill ride. If I couldn't get one made (Huss no longer list them on
their website) or get a second hand one to retheme I'd go with a KMG fun
factory instead.
Next to this I'd ideally choose a ABC maypole. I'm a little worried
about the low capacity of the ride. It might be required to do a twin
set of these, with a queue that splits towards the end to allow
sufficient capacity.
Walk Through
Attraction: Sherwood Forest
What I would want here is a large area with features such as tree houses
and rope bridges that can be walked around and explored as an attraction
without any queues.
This would include a number of Robin Hood themed exhibits and models and
some adventure playground style features. I've also included a small
kiddie coaster as a bonus ride for people exploring this area.
Village Fete:
Here I've included an area to allow for some midway style games where
people can try to win prizes and some areas to serve snacks and sell
souvenirs themed as a Medieval fete.
Kids Attractions:
Here instead of kids rides I'd want a petting farm, with farm animals
that visitors can walk in with and the animals can be stroked and fed
food from a vending machine.
I'd also include a Barbeque themed food area here. |
