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2013 Season changes
Topic Started: Apr 22 2013, 09:52 PM (1,717 Views)
nyguy
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From what I was told yesterday.. the foundation for the new ride is in place, and the ride will be installed next week. It's already on property. Also, Blizzard will be moved inside the old dome, with an "Igloo" theme. Balloon Race will be moved from it's current location, and moved to the former Blizzard site. And finally, the bumper cars are being moved up to Ghost Town where the games currently are.
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tge98
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Very cool i have known about blizzard and bumper cars for a while now but the ballon race is a surprise for me
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greatescapelover
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^Same. Not really a big secret. Im assuming Balloon Race is just so they don't have an empty pad in a crowded area.
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I know it was discussed here already, just wanted to basically confirm it being I wasn't sure if the park confirmed it already or not.
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tge98
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Are you referring to the balloon Ferris wheel or balloon race by Sasquatch
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Bumper Cars or Balloons were never actually confirmed so thanks for the update. Neither was the theme for Blizzard. And good point above- i misread the post about Balloon Race. Balloon Race is the one in Storytown. So NyGuy, confirm please?
I like Balloon Race's current spot over the water. A part of me will be sad to see it moved.
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nyguy
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Yes, Balloon Race in Storytown, sorry about that.
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greatescapelover
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Im not a big fan of the relocation. Loved the water side location. Makes you wonder what will eventually replace it down there, if anything.
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Really werid what they are doing now its not like they are freeing space in one area they are freeing up locations all over the park
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I see Balloon Race more as just a filler so theres not an empty space up there. I would have much rather kept Balloon Race in Storytown and waited a year or two for a scrambler replacement-i would have loved to see a brand new Chance Wipeout where Blizzard was. Im having Trabant withdrawl.
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I think the reason they moved it was because balloon race was just out of the way of most people. At least now that ride will get more action
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Not really out of the way.... Its literally right off the main entrance and 10 steps from the main "village", and it always got a good number riders. I just don't think it was all that popular in the first place. Like you said, it will probably get more action up in the Fest Area.
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So I got an email from the park today confirming that Screamin' Eagles will open in June, Blizzard will have lights, sound, and air conditioning. It will be ready for opening day. Also, the bumper cars are "officially confirmed" as being relocated to Ghost Town and will be called Marshal's Stampede. it too will have lights and sound. Sounds like a lot of nice little improvements to me!
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Got that email too. Screamin' Eagles open June 1st. Im more excited for the scrambler and bumper cars than the eagles hah
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What i don't understand is how they are going to have sound effects on bumper cars
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