Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS It's official...according to the annual pass Facebook post made today, the ride is due to close on Sept 3. They don't offer what will replace the ride....they only say to stay tuned.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS It's official...according to the annual pass Facebook post made today, the ride is due to close on Sept 3. They don't offer what will replace the ride....they only say to stay tuned.
Originally Posted By Manfried Now maybe they'll put in something with a story, theming, thrilling but for the whole family, not just teenagers.
Originally Posted By phruby Exactly! That thing makes the entire area look ghetto. Now how about a wall behind it to block out the street behind.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>The thing's an eyesore and good for one cheap thrill.<< That's what my wife said on our honeymoon!
Originally Posted By DBitz2 Such happy news! Now, I just hope something better goes in that space. Preferably something besides another thrill ride.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I can't wait to see what happens in that space, and I am also glad to see it go. 2ooney, I feel sorry for your wife
Originally Posted By tashajilek I have never been on the ride myself. It seems to be weird only having one drop and the ride is over.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan >>It seems to be weird only having one drop and the ride is over.<< It is. The whole point of it is to get as drenched as possible, so that it does. But it would be cool if they replaced it with something far more themed and unique. With Perilous Plunge gone and the old Beary Tales building available, there's some good potential. We'll see...
Originally Posted By skinnerbox I wonder if there's a connection: <a href="http://mb.laughingplace.com/MsgBoard-T-123880-P-1.asp" target="_blank">http://mb.laughingplace.com/Ms...-P-1.asp</a> 2oony nailed it. I'm guessing the demise of PP certainly plays into the desire for a new dark ride.
Originally Posted By phruby I've never cared to take the plunge. I just remember standing round waiting for them to disbatch the ride while my sisters were on it. It had to be a good 20 minutes before they let the ride go. Why the 20 minute wait? Were they trying to fill the boat with guests? That would turn me off right there to sit in a wet boat for 20 minutes before being dispatched.
Originally Posted By xrayvision Screamscape is rumoring that the space be may used for a new giga coaster to be built by B&M or Intamin (more than likely by B&M).
Originally Posted By brotherdave If a new coaster is built at the park, most likely the Perilous Plunge area would be the location for its station. A hyper-coaster would most likely be built along the perimeters of the park.
Originally Posted By crapshoot <<A hyper-coaster would most likely be built along the perimeters of the park.>> That's one rumor.
