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[rabidplatypus]

^Those are still pretty small when you compare to the ones used for Wildfire. Unless the ride is gonna be 150+ tall or include a lot of G-forces to support such a large footer, Mack usually runs clusters of smaller footers under their track supports but I do agree and I have said from the beginning that I think the rumor of this coaster being a replacement for ThuNderaTion is a red herring tactic. Its like the "Wild Mountain" and "Lost Caverns" ride rumors used for their past projects. https://mack-rides.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/hypercoaster_gallery_1.jpg

The clearing so far also indicates a possible "out-n-back" type layout depending on whether they plan to wrap it around Outlaw and along the new maintenance road as well. Again I may be a bit bias hoping for a local wing or hyper coaster, but either way we will know soon. August is right around the corner.

Did the park say that's when they are revealing the ride, or is that when they traditionally do it?

[Duelist]

^ August has been the reveal month for rides for a long time now.  Right before Season Passes go on sale in October 

[rabidplatypus]

Nice I'm going there July 18-19 for my birthday it will be nice to lay eyes on the construction for myself.

[sdcfan88]

It will be interesting to see if they do any biggest, tallest, fastest type marketing with this. Or something to top that 95 foot tall loop from TT if it's indeed another Mack creation. Lol

[rabidplatypus]

It will be interesting to see if they do any biggest, tallest, fastest type marketing with this. Or something to top that 95 foot tall loop from TT if it's indeed another Mack creation. Lol

yes that's what I was wondering. With the exception of fire in the hole, their last 3 rides have been "record breaking" in some category.

[mg]

I posted some photos of the resort construction. It's now gone vertical.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CXK1P4nPo/?mibextid=wwXIfr

[mg]

Looks like the back side of the Lumbercamp waterfall had a concrete slab poured and is covered by a tarp. I originally thought it was rock work, but looking at it more, it looks like a tarp and not what is typically used as a base for rock work.

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/share/1B2jcmZ1iE/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Sorry for the FB links, but I can't seem to find a way to post photos here without having to upload them somewhere else and then use those links to embed them here.

[mg]

It has changed. The back is covered by a tarp or something now. I know it's not a major change, but it is something new.

Also, the my post before that was about the resort going vertical.

[Swoosh]

Oh.  You're talking about the new facade on the back of Lumbercamp Falls.  Your wording made it sound like you were talking about the cement slab which has been there for months. 

Yes the backside of Lumbercamp Falls is now covered in fake rock work

[CedarPoint2700]

The "Giant Footers" quote is interesting. So B&M type footers similar to Wildfire? As we know with TT Mack uses the smaller and roundish footers for their support system.

Also I was poking around YouTube and people are still talking about wide track pieces being staged. Not sure on the validity of that. If thats true that sounds like a B&M Wing or even a Diver. If its the latter, hopefully its well themed and thoughtfully laid out beyond just a steep drop and some turns.

Would you happen to know where on YouTube people are talking about these track pieces? Like any channel in specific? I havent seen much on YouTube about the construction.

[CedarPoint2700]

I was also wondering, has anyone got a clear shot of the footers yet?

[Swoosh]

The only one saying "B&M" is sdcfan and he's wrong more than he is right about things. 

Just like he ran with "Big Footer" - no there's a big hole for footers.  More than likely it's a slab with one or more.  And no photo is possible unless you break the rules. 

I also think you're forgetting how fast Time Traveler came together

[sdcfan88]

The only one saying "B&M" is sdcfan and he's wrong more than he is right about things. 

Just like he ran with "Big Footer" - no there's a big hole for footers.  More than likely it's a slab with one or more.  And no photo is possible unless you break the rules. 

I also think you're forgetting how fast Time Traveler came together

Lol thanks for the shoutout, yes people can speculate but the hard truth is your word isn't always the end-all be-all either. So if I'm wrong here in the end too, so what? Nobody is keeping score. Stop being a narcissist on this board. You have been this way for years and people are sick of it. Get off your high horse.

The August announcement is coming soon anyways, so to avoid stirring the pot further I will just echo what was cited in the "old" 2026 thread and leave it at that.

That's exactly my point - we all love SDC and enjoy speculating, discussing, etc. I just get so tired of the "I know something but I'm not going to tell you" game Swoosh plays. I was simply asking him to either share what he knows or just wait to post something concrete. We all know the value he can bring (and I also enjoy his personal website), but his most recent post of "if you don't like it I'll just take my ball and go home" further proves my point. I don't want to attack anyone or inflame the situation. I just want actual news about SDC when I come here. Thanks for listening and trying to consider my perspective the same way you've asked me to understand his. 

[legoerosion]

Lol, Ima trust my source who works in the park. And TT was just off the path, you aint putting this coaster right off the path, you will require an area to get there. The area is not ready, and wont be till 2027, its a field of literal dirt and rocks right now. Cap, if you work at the park you can get a good photo without breaking the "rules" And Ive heard so many people say "B&M Giga for 2027"

I think I'm going to follow Swooosh's nuggets of information over a random source that's probably a ride op, mainly due to Swooosh's near perfect track record of this stuff. They hardly ever tell any employees what projects are happening, and I worked there when they were building the worst kept secret of the park. Nothing was said by anybody until the announcement date for FiTH.

I do find it weird how you're touting this source like it's gospel but you're still trying to get info that your source at OR surely has access to. Didn't you also say in a previous response that you ruled out a giga personally?

[legoerosion]

Yeah except my source isnt just a ride op, hes worked at the park for over 12 years, and hes team lead\supervisor at Outlaw Run and Powder Keg. He knows more but cant say any more, he knows the manufacture and the type of ride, he just wont release it. Im sorry but youd be delusional to trust a random name on the internet over a ride op supervisor at the park. Yes you can pretty much rule out a Giga, Im sorry if your hopes were that bro, but he said "Dont get your hopes up for any high thrill attraction, dont expect anything over 200 feet" Im touting the source cause its more valuable than "swoosh" lol, the information is passed along from maintenance, there, get what you want? since you wanna doubt and throw a fit.

And why should we trust a random name on the internet who claims to have his source be a team lead of an attraction (which is a just glorified team member II) over someone who has a near-perfect track record on this forum in regards to new attractions..?

Getting pissy about me doubting you isn't helping your case either. You're merely the dipping dots guy at this point.