2009 Coaster Draft -- General Info, Questions, and Comments thread

[markham2020]

Originally Posted by Jerry S

^Leave it to a theme park to put a Mexican themed attraction in a South American themed land.

Yes, it was a little bit of a joke and a little bit of a mistake. You see, the park was based on world continents and Mexico was not a continent. So I figured the closed that I could get to South America (there are not many highly themed/great coasters or rides themed to South America) would be Mexico!

[89magnumxl200]

Magnum Enterprises has released what appears to be its first images in a viral marketing campaign, with the slogan "The Place To Be."

No further Information about the park, including the name, has been released.

[Jerry S]

San Diego, CA - Eagle Amusements has finally revealed some basic specifications for all of the major roller coasters being built at their new theme park in San Diego. CEO Jerry Swinger held a media conference before revealing the specs to their new coasters. "We don't see a problem revealing some details about these roller coasters to the public. I mean, we got folks driving by on their way home to their quiet suburban town, I guess it couldn't hurt to tell them about the fun they'll have right next door starting next year. And besides, with so many different coasters, I'm sure every person who reads [the list] will see something they like."

Name: Wildfire
Height: 155 ft.
Details: Multi-looping coaster built by B&M

Name: Volcano - The Blast Coaster
Height: 155 ft.
Details: Inverted LIM launch coaster built by Intamin

Name: Manta
Height: 140 ft.
Details: Flying coaster built by B&M

Name: Twister
Height: 102 ft.
Details: Twisted classic style wooden coaster built in-house

Name: Tremors
Height: 100 ft.
Details: Out and Back wooden coaster built in-house

Name: Viper
Height: 100 ft.
Details: Cyclone style wooden coaster

Name: Lightning Racer
Height: 92 ft.
Details: Racing Dueling wooden coaster built by GCI

Name: Scorpion
Height: 61 ft.
Details: Classic looping coaster relocated from Florida, built by Schwarzkopf

Name: Spider
Height: 51 ft.
Details: Spinning coaster built by Maurer Sohne

[Jimmy B]

Originally Posted by Leo C

High five Jimmy for getting Brother FREEZE.

This is unbelievable....not that I'm complaining mind you, but how in the world does a Mr. Freeze-caliber ride last all the way until Round Nine??? How many more 200-footers are still left in the draft? I might just snag one of them in the final round to complete my park.

[markham2020]

Originally Posted by Jimmy B

This is unbelievable....not that I'm complaining mind you, but how in the world does a Mr. Freeze-caliber ride last all the way until Round Nine??? How many more 200-footers are still left in the draft? I might just snag one of them in the final round to complete my park.

I have seen a 200ft.+ , top 20 coaster that is still surviving...

[Jerry S]

^Does it have a pierced nose?

Then again, the rides of steel.....

[Leo C]

Exactly Gentlemen. I'm contemplating playing that game ... or not. I can possibly do another pairing?

[89magnumxl200]

The latest image released by Magnum Enterprises.

[Wes]

^ Those look better than "real" parks do sometimes! Are you using photoshop?

[Martin]

I always find a way to miss my pick. I have the page open so I don't forget, and then once I close my browser and remember three days later, I've missed my pick again. This sucks.

[89magnumxl200]

Originally Posted by Wes

^ Those look better than "real" parks do sometimes! Are you using photoshop?

Thanks. I'm using Inkscape right now, though I'll be switching to Adobe software (including Photoshop) when school comes around.

[rckrazy06]

I can think of a couple 200ft+ coasters left. Although one of them is a big pile of junk wood and 2 others are themed to Superman....

[Racer]

^I know of another one that Leo mentioned to me.

[89magnumxl200]

The latest from Magnum Enterprises.

[markham2020]

ORLANDO, FL- Worlds of Adventure has just announced its next roller coaster will be the family roller coaster of the park, Matterhorn Bobsleds. It will also be one of the most themed of their 9 coasters. They have also released some promotional images on the web promoting an opening some time in July. Here are the first batch:















Meanwhile, here are some more contruction pictures for Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit as well as the Matterhorn Bobsleds:

[Leo C]

School is clearly out.

[Racer]

Myrtle Beach, S.C.- Some more information has been released about the new X-Treme Thrills park. While the last coaster to be added to the park is still unkown, an RCT2 creation has been produced and some pictures have been released to show what the park looks like. The park's CEO did mention that some custom coasters and flat rides would find their way to the park, but the Public Relations representitive was not authorized to reveal any details on those coasters due to Coaster Draft rules. However, the pictures show an Intamin 4th Gen. drop tower, a coaster that appears to be a custom B&M looping coaster, and what appears to be a custom B&M invert. We spotted a rather large building that we were wondering what it would be. Our question was answered when the CEO announced that the park would also be the home of an exhibit to many different snakes from all over the world. The building will also be the home of a 3D cinema that will show an exciting film featuring various snakes with hopes of thrilling the whole family.

[Wes]

Charlotte, NC - Parc Zooropa International soon to be headquartered in the brand new Wachovia Tower in downtown Charlotte, wait, scratch that, What? Wachovia was bought? Correction: Parc Zooropa soon to be headquartered in the new Duke Energy Tower in beautiful downtown Charlotte, NC comes to us with details about the new Parc Zooropa, which is currently running under a soft opening status and will be ready for its grand opening on July 4!

Just to give you some details about the new park:
Location - The HUGE metropolis that is Big Lick, NC is the home of Parc Zooropa. Big Lick is home to tens of, no wait hundreds of people. The entire town has been employed, and yet we still had to pull talent from the Albemarle, NC area, which is of course home to the likes of Kelly Pickler!

Along with the Big Lick location, state of the art roadways have been built to get you to and from the park. An existing 2 lane road should be fine, and will surely handle the millions of vehicles that visit the park every year. We estimate our first year attendance will be around 3,000,000.

Park Admission will be a steal! At only $99.99 per person, and $129.99 for children and seniors, we truly feel this park is a great value for the entire family!

Season Passes will be available (with EXCLUSIVE lanyards) for only $250.00 for the first 3 months of operations.

More details to come, but I know you all are excited as we are about the grand opening of Parc Zooropa!

[Racer]

^Going the way of HRP, Wes.

[Wes]

What?!? How dare you! Our park in no way will fail like Hard Rock Park did. I don't know what ever gave you that idea.

[markham2020]

Originally Posted by Wes

Charlotte, NC - Parc Zooropa International soon to be headquartered in the brand new Wachovia Tower in downtown Charlotte, wait, scratch that, What? Wachovia was bought? Correction: Parc Zooropa soon to be headquartered in the new Duke Energy Tower in beautiful downtown Charlotte, NC comes to us with details about the new Parc Zooropa, which is currently running under a soft opening status and will be ready for its grand opening on July 4!

Just to give you some details about the new park:
Location - The HUGE metropolis that is Big Lick, NC is the home of Parc Zooropa. Big Lick is home to tens of, no wait hundreds of people. The entire town has been employed, and yet we still had to pull talent from the Albemarle, NC area, which is of course home to the likes of Kelly Pickler!

Along with the Big Lick location, state of the art roadways have been built to get you to and from the park. An existing 2 lane road should be fine, and will surely handle the millions of vehicles that visit the park every year. We estimate our first year attendance will be around 3,000,000.

Park Admission will be a steal! At only $99.99 per person, and $129.99 for children and seniors, we truly feel this park is a great value for the entire family!

Season Passes will be available (with EXCLUSIVE lanyards) for only $250.00 for the first 3 months of operations.

More details to come, but I know you all are excited as we are about the grand opening of Parc Zooropa!

You think Season Passes for first three months are bad. Try the deal they had at my home park Lagoon: $99.99 season pass January 1-June 7 (Note: Park opens on April 4 and in Utah Weather, is only open on the weekends which were still covered in snow!)

Talk about a bad Season Pass Offer. Luckily I just waited until today to get one that runs till the end of the season (and new ptr's comming soon). But Wes, your season pass offers are amazing compared to my homepark's. Plus, with an expectation of 3,000,000, your park is sure to be a hit! I am sure you think all of those three million will show up opening day!

[Racer]

^Remember HRP...

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The CEO of X-Treme Thrills has announced that more big surprises are on their way over the next few days. These announcements are sure to please every family that walks through the turnstiles.

[Andrew P]

^I bet you Deviant Entertainment has the best offer.

(AP) (NY Post) - Aurora, OH - Death threats persist against Deviant Entertainment mogul, Andrew Polcyn. Authorities have few leads, but nothing to act on. There is 24/7 police presence around the Polcyn Mansion in hopes that nothing will happen to him between now and Opening Day.

Snipers are now in place around the park and yours truly has attempted to line jump. It hurts. Don't ******ing do it. It WILL hurt. In the next few weeks, expect an announcement of the flurry of flat rides and food/drink options at the new Geauga Lake. Cedar Fair parks and Holiday World will no longer be points of interest, rather they will be known as "speed bumps." The new Geauga Lake will be the place to be, or more importantly, America's Rockin' Roller Coast. D.E. Mogul, Mr. Polcyn has pulled out all the stops this year to make sure the guest is #1.

What will this all mean? Time will tell. Traffic will be horrendous. And flights into Cleveland Hopkins...you might want to try flying into Akron-Canton.


This is Cedarpoint_mark reporting.

[Leo C]

I will be fielding investors for discussions on off season Chapter 7 auction acquisitions our groups could band together on. Racer you're invited to my offices to discuss.

Balance in my lineup or parodying this situation? As much as I previewed my post, I retracted it and will sleep on my choice.

[Jerry S]

Originally Posted by Leo C

School is clearly out.

...Epic...

[Wes]

Get wolfinated! OH wait, I don't think you will much longer!

[Leo C]

If anyone can afford to try a dueling hyper pair it's me with the names I have. I need a lot of park land too.

[Racer]

I'm assuming you picked ###### ##########, then changed your mind, Leo.

Dueling hypers from Leo, dueling dive machines from Markham. Just wait for my next pick.

[markham2020]

Originally Posted by Leo C

If anyone can afford to try a dueling hyper pair it's me with the names I have. I need a lot of park land too.

I like the theme of your dueling hypers, but my dueling Dive Machines are much more similar to each other! (And in my opinion a personal favorite)

[Andrew P]

(AAP) - While emphasis should be put on the new Geauga Lake, there is now an increased police presence around the Polcyn Mansion in Kent, OH. Sources close to the scene, but wishing to remain anonymous, have said that Mr. Polcyn does have a cache of weapons. He will not hesitate to use them. Friends interviewed have said that Mr. Polcyn is an honorable man, he would never hurt anyone, even for financial gain.

When more news breaks on this, we will have to you. We now return you back to Coaster Draft 2009 General Comments/Questions/Information.