Tigris Launch Coaster - Opening 2019

[Nick]

That orange is so nice.

Too bad the coaster is butt ugly.

 

[shiekra38]

I never thought I'd see a Skyrocket at BGT...It's like having Fergie sing the National Anthem

 

[MakoMania]

So excited to get on this now, it's actually got quite a lot to it and looks gorgeous against the blue sky.

Two forwards launches, one backwards launch, 150ft hangtime inversion, twisted vertical drop and a non-inverting loop! Lots of unique stuff that we don't currently have at the park.

 

[shiekra38]

So excited to get on this now, it's actually got quite a lot to it and looks gorgeous against the blue sky.

Two forwards launches, one backwards launch, 150ft hangtime inversion, twisted vertical drop and a non-inverting loop! Lots of unique stuff that we don't currently have at the park.

I still think they're glorified Super Loopers with a launch

 

[MakoMania]

I still think they're glorified Super Loopers with a launch

Super loops just do generic loops over and over. This doesn't even do a generic loop. They're nothing like each other.

 

[shiekra38]

Super loops just do generic loops over and over. This doesn't even do a generic loop. They're nothing like each other.

You're right, it's a generic barrell roll

Also, this coaster is really just a cheap appetizer befor RMC Gwazi, nothing more

 

[MakoMania]

You're right, it's a generic barrell roll

Also, this coaster is really just a cheap appetizer befor RMC Gwazi, nothing more

Well yeah, it is cheap. SEAS bought three of them to install as budget coasters throughout the chain, doesn't mean they are bad though. These coasters are fantastic and so much fun, I don't understand the enthusiast obsession with not having clones. If a clone is good value, unique in the park's marketplace and provides a great ride experience, I'm all for it. Obviously it wouldn't be good to have a park full of clones, but one or two won't do any harm.

 

[WAJAS]

Well yeah, it is cheap. SEAS bought three of them to install as budget coasters throughout the chain, doesn't mean they are bad though. These coasters are fantastic and so much fun, I don't understand the enthusiast obsession with not having clones. If a clone is good value, unique in the park's marketplace and provides a great ride experience, I'm all for it. Obviously it wouldn't be good to have a park full of clones, but one or two won't do any harm.

I agree. Especially because the 1st tier parks do it all the time and most people could care less.

 

[shiekra38]

Well yeah, it is cheap. SEAS bought three of them to install as budget coasters throughout the chain, doesn't mean they are bad though. These coasters are fantastic and so much fun, I don't understand the enthusiast obsession with not having clones. If a clone is good value, unique in the park's marketplace and provides a great ride experience, I'm all for it. Obviously it wouldn't be good to have a park full of clones, but one or two won't do any harm.

Maybe because it's surrounded by world class B&Ms as well as a soon-to-be world class RMC

This is all Blackstone's fault

 

[GAcoaster]

This is better than Vekoma Boomerangs in every park like Six Flags did.

 

[Magic-Man]

This is better than Vekoma Boomerangs in every park like Six Flags did.

And the S&S Freespins. I'll take this over them anyday.

 

[Viator]

From @RollermanDan,

 

[MakoMania]

 

[GAcoaster]

Nice! I figured they'd finish the track work this week. Now it's just a case of getting the electrical systems ready...

Between this and Sesame at SWO, it's nice to see projects that will be ready for spring and not summer (or later--lookin' at you Falcon's Fury & Infinity Falls!)

 

[MakoMania]

I like the Gwazi hint just after 1:40

 

[Alicia]

I like the Gwazi hint just after 1:40

Hahaha, camera aside. I love it.

 

[Ultranel]

I wonder if they are planning to used the Orchid Canyon as part of the queue

 

[P@n!K_Sw1tC#]

^I wish but plans show that they will not be using the canyon.

 

[Disneyhead]

So today was the "Hard Hat Tour" of Tigris' construction.

 

[Scott W.]

Do you get to keep the hard hat?