PKI officially announces Delirium

I would never say that I'm tired of coasters, but these kinds of rides are absolutely awesome and add great variety to the park. The sheer visible impact and the fact that these things eat people make them a great choice (and they're less expensive than coasters).

Can't wait for PKI 2003!

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What really intrigued me and goes along with some other rumors we have heard about PKI is where they said “There is something new for everyone in 2003… and we are not finished announcing new attractions yet.” Sure makes me wonder what else they have up their sleaves. Not meant to diminish what they have announced already as I think those 2 rides already announced are intriguing enough!

And I am wondering if they may add something to their waterpark this year too since that has not had an addition in a while!?!??!

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Sounds massive! So will PKI get every one of the giant rides? Then they can call themselves the 'Land of the Giants.' :)

I think it's great to see more and more park feature rides that suit both the thrill-seekers, and the families alike!

-mikey

While I'm still hoping for a permanent intallation of an Afterburner somewhere near me, this sounds like a great addition. As much as we all love coasters, there ARE worthy flatrides, something that some larger parks seem to forget about. Not PKI, apparently :)

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Taipan said: "Sounds massive! So will PKI get every one of the giant rides? Then they can call themselves the 'Land of the Giants.' "

Wouldn't "ISland of the giants be better suited ;-)

I would expect Delirium to be the only Huss giant ride they will install next season.

I am so happy for PKI. For years I have wanted them to re-up their flat ride qulity. With TR:TR and now Delirium my prayers have been answered. Coasters are great, don't get me wrong, but I do love flat rides. Now I'll have two of the best very close by!

Shaggy

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Lol. Good one. I meant would they get them over time not all for next season! Is the 'net literal or what?

My question has always been this though, wont outward facing inverted seats be more "puke prone" than other versions? I get the most dizzy (borderline sick) on flats when I watch the moving surroundings or close my eyes. To combat this, I usually look straight across or down at the floor at something spinning with me.

Great addition for PKI, but it seems like another one that I may only ride once :)

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It sounds like it's a larger version of the Mondial ride at Canada's Wonderland, eh? On that one, the rotation rate is one full rotation for each full cycle (two swings) of the boom. That's really slow; there is very little outward force induced by the rotation. It's not like the Afterburner, where the thing spins fast enough that the outward rotational force counteracts the headbanging of swinging sideways with shoulder bars. The ride at Wonderland proved to be a whole lot of fun with a fairly low puke factor, so I expect the Giant Frisbee to be even better.

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If I can survive ST Chic and the Drummer Boy, I certainly can survive this! Really looking forward to it!!

And Scooby's Haunted Castle sounds like a blast. I hadn't paid much attention to previous reports and didn't realize guests can shoot at ghosts! I think this option alone will help draw more people to the ride.

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You know, a part of me wonders why more parks haven't picked up on the Huss giant rides. They're massive (anyone else say "Holy ****" when they first saw Tomb Raier?), less expensive than coasters and killer capacity. I don't know, sounds like a good way to add to your park to me, especially if you do 3 million+ visitors a year.

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The press release is ALL WRONG! None of you can read. Its a Huss Delirium, dammit! Sawblade5 said so!

OK...enough sarcasm. Great addition to the park. I gotta hand it to PKI, they continue to add a good variety of attractions that keep the peeps coming back. Six Flags could learn a few lessons from them ;-)

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I CAN'T WAIT! I'll be there opening day, possibly media day! The real question is what are the attractions they aren't done announcing yet?!?! Haha. I know Scooby Doo is just gonna be awesome and now with this. It's gonna get better?!?! I can't wait.

For the other attractions, I'd like to see a new Action Theater film. I doubt that'll happen, and I'd also love to SoB get tunnels.

I think they are adding to the waterpark next year along with the announced rides. They were doing a photo shoot out there for marketing. Why else do this unless you would advertise for people to come out there and see the new attraction.

Arghhhh Paramount is getting these huge Delirium rides and we got stuck with the little one in California

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I don't suppose they'll get a Delirium next & name it 'Frisbee?' :)

I'm sooooooo confused.

First off, the link above to HUSS giant Firsbee doesn't seem to work for me (my PC does have a mind of its own)

I will second GregLeg's wish for an Afterburner "at a park near me." Just as thrilling as many coasters... even more thrilling than some.

Every September, the second reason why I go to the York Fair (York PA), is Reithoffer Show's Aferburner called Wild Claw (the first reason is that my wife "makes" me go). Looking up this ride (while trying to find what a Giant Frisbee looks like), I find that it is made by a company called KMG (or is it KGM). I always thought it was Zamperla... but I see Zamperla has a ride called Discovery which looks very close to an Afterburner. I can't keep these names straight!

Just a question about Giant Rides. Are the seats and restraints any different than on the "portable" models? I mentioned Wild Claw (Afterburner) above. This is the only ride I have an uncomfortable fit on. The OTSR's pin my shoulders and upper chest very tightly (kind of hard to catch my breath unless I sort of "slump" before the op closes the OTSR... or should I say "staples" the OTSR... so it will lock). Are the seats and restraints any different on permanent versions of these types of travelling rides?

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You guys got a grand ride!!

When I first saw Psyclone at PCW, it blew me away how big it was! It's an amazing ride!!

Is the Huss version bigger then the Mondial version though?

Not that much bigger I believe. It is wider, and occupies a more narrow stretch of land. Maybe a few feet taller and seats like 10 more people.

Shaggy

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