PCW to get Zamperla Volare

I know this is probably news... but here's the link:

I'm sure the PCW fans are happy! ;)

ray p.

Haven't they read all of the negative reviews from the Elitch Gardens installation?

Edit: 100th post...it sure took awhile (14 months)!

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*** This post was edited by Ben G. 8/22/2003 9:53:36 AM ***

2004 looks like its going to be the year for the cheapest, crappiest and/or relocated rides at the Paramount Parks. 2003 must have been a bad year at the gates.

I wouldn't say that a Volaire is a bad addition to the park. Having been on TFC at Elitch Gardens, it may have not been the best flying coaster in the world... but it wasn't a horrible experience. Why can't you just be glad that PCW is investing money on a new attraction, when the amusement business hasn't been so hot this year?

~Rob Willi

And word has it that something is leaving the park to make room for it.....

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Shaggy

That wouldn't be a TOGO coaster, would it?

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-Rob
A.C.E. member since 1990
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....nice, Shaggy....throw us a bone with no meat on it why don't ya....;)

Haven't ridden the SFEG flyer, so I can't comment on the *ride experiece*.....the Kite Flyer, which seems to have very similar restraints, was a bit hard on the Adam's apple (and mine as well)...;) The real concern I have in terms of putting this coaster in this park is one of *capacity*....

Of course, I've yet to invade Canada to get to PCW, but next year is looking very possible...
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Although I dont go to the park often at all, I dont think this is the right addition to the park. Canadas Wonderland is a huge park that gets massive crowds and lives near 2 densly populated areas (Buffalo and Toronto). After not recieving a coaster for many years, dont you think they deserve something a bit less "sub standard"?

My bets are that the Arrow Looper are leaving.

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It would be fun if whatever PCW was removing went to PKI. Then we could have this string of PCW->PKI->PGA->PC. Where does PKD fit into this picture? ;)

It does seem that SkyRider or Dragon Fire would be the biggest candidates if this was a coaster removal. I hope both stay or get relocated though as I've heard Dragon Fire is the first (maybe only) Arrow coaster to have corkscrews going to the right instead of left and I really want to ride the "best TOGO still operating in North America".

The Volare looks like great fun, but capacity issues are something I'm wondering about as well. If I were Paramount, this is the type of addition I would pair up like a Face/Off-Drop Zone ticket in '99 even if this would be to a lesser extent. Volare/Flying Skooters... :-/

-Danny
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Coaster Insomniacs- Coastin' the Night Away

Okay only two Paramount Parks to Left with out telling use what they are getting for 2004 officialy.

Kings Island = Water Park???

Kings Dominion = ??????

As a PCW seasons pass holder I have mixed emotions about this ride.

1. Thank god we're finally getting a new roller coaster, and now I won't have to travel hundreds of miles to ride a flying coaster.

2. I was really hoping for something a little on the larger and more intense side. And I also think that this ride will get a long line early in the day just like the wild mouse coaster because of low capacity.

Overall, I give PCW 1 out of 2 thumbs up.

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The Coaster Kid

Roller coasters are more than just rides, they're a reason for living

The rumored ride for removal at PCW is not a coaster...

I expect we will know something within the next few weeks from PKI.....

PKD basically gave away ONE of their new for 2004 secrets at the ACE Coaster Con earlier this summer. I am surprised PKD locals have not commented on construction lately. Get those trigger fingers ready folks.

I highly doubt.... HIGHLY doubt..... HIGHLY DOUBT that PGA is getting any of PKI's cast off waterpark slides.

Shaggy

The only thing PKD is getting is a scooby doo dark ride from sally corp.,unless Shaggy knows something that the rest of us don't?

As for PCW,I think it's about time they added a coaster(albeit a small one) because they've added so many major flats over the last few seasons,I do find it strange that Paramount is so busy removing/relocating rides for 04,I guess it's not just an SF thing anymore & the economy must've taken it's toll on them as well as SF,only not as hard.

Great! Sounds like "PKD 2004" could be "PKI 2003". I have no complaints about any of the eastern Paramount Parks. Brilliant strategy and additions for next season as far as I can see. A waterpark seems like a good move for PGA, but I question losing two coasters in a year. Paramount's a business and they know what they're doing, so I take the question back, lol. Stealth to PC is an idea that I don't mind and actually makes me want to visit the park more. I thought they would be getting a Giant Frisbee this year.

PCW should have the most coasters in the entire chain next year with 13 unless PKI gets a Setpoint Swing Thing. If you've seen the full queue of Beastie, Ghoster Coaster, and Reptar on the weekends and various other days, you would probably wouldn't think it was a bad idea to add one. I have nothing to back that up though, just Gator putting ideas into my head. ;)

-Danny
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Coaster Insomniacs- Coastin' the Night Away

"PCW should have the most coasters in the entire chain next year with 13."

Interting point.. and true. Well, at least for a season or so..... ;-)

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Shaggy

So does this mean a 2nd flat ride for PKD in 04 along with the scooby doo dark ride?

As far as PKD goes, I really think its kinda early to make any guesses about what that park is getting. I mean, I used to work on staff there, and as of the time I left for school (last Saturday), even the staff hadn't received any word on what was going in next year (although there was a note that we would be finding out in two weeks...so one week from now). And unless I'm really missing something, from the time I spent down in the bottom of the park, I never noticed any construction....so that could be the reason that none of the PKD regulars have said anything.....its just not obvious.

Seriously though, I really wouldn't object to a Scooby Doo ride (sorta like carowinds??) and/or a giant flat. I think PKD could use a capacity eating ride, like a hyper, but hey, I will take what I can get.

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They are removing the two kiddie rides between the Kingswood theatre and Top Gun. The Volare will go in there. Whale of China will be re-located where the other ride is being sold.

They really need to stop putting minor sub-standard coasters in at PCW and get back to quality, not quantity.

How many riders per hour does one of these things get?
*** This post was edited by Olo 8/22/2003 1:34:05 PM ***

Olo- not sure of the hourly capacity, but it can't be that high. The ride is supposed to feature (according to Zamperla specs) 7, 4-passenger ride vehicles. Top speed is 25.7 mph. I have not ridden SFEG's Flying Coaster so I do not know what kind of ride to expect... but it sure does look unusual!

ray p. (who would probably guesstimate the Volares capacity @ 700-800 pph or less in a perfect world)

Well, I'm happy that Wonderland is getting somthing new, and if reliability isn't an issue, the public will love it. After all, when I visited, the longest waits were for the boomerang and SLC. ;)

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