Board index Theme Park Discussions Theme Park News & Construction! SeaWorld San Diego 2019 - Tidal Twister: Skywarp Horizon

SeaWorld San Diego 2019 - Tidal Twister: Skywarp Horizon

Theme Park Construction And News Forum

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points
Some unexpected news has been uncovered from SeaWorld San Diego. It looks like that just one year after Electric Eel, the park is going to add another coaster for the 2019 season. Here are some plans that were uncovered for the new coaster:

Image

Now at first, you might just write it off as just another SBF Spinner, but look closely, you may notice that there is a loading station on both sides of the figure 8. This is actually rumoured to be a Skywarp Horizon from Skyline Attractions, a different variation of the Skywarp that was showcased at IAAPA last year. This here is what it looks like:

Image

Image

Interested to see what this will look like in reality.

Sources:

http://www.screamscape.com/html/seaworld_california.htm

https://www.skylineattractions.com/?p=rides&i=skywarp

https://www.coaster101.com/2017/11/22/i ... n-eclipse/
Last edited by Traintastic26 on February 22nd, 2019, 12:38 pm, edited 3 times in total.

Coasterkidmwm User avatar
True Addicts
True Addicts

Posts: 12284
Points on hand: 8,049.10 Points
Bank: 15,000.00 Points
Location: Illinois, USA
I was not expecting a park like SeaWorld to purchase one of these.
"Careful man, there's a beverage here!"

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points


Posts: 363
Points on hand: 1,304.00 Points
Location: United States of America
I will believe these leaks if the color scheme and rockwork are true for this coaster. Otherwise, 4 LARGE coasters in 2020 seems way too ambitious for a chain down on their money like Busch.
1. Voyage 2. Intimidator 305 3. Maverick 4. Skyrush 5. Mindbender (Galaxyland) 6. Fury 325 7. Kumba 8. Goliath (Six Flags Over Georgia) 9. The Beast 10. Phoenix

Out of 139 creds

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points
Image



Get Ready to Ride the Tide!
Coming in May 2019- Feel the thrill of this unique dueling roller coaster ride featuring high-speed turns and upside-down twists.

Introducing Tidal Twister, an all-new dueling roller coaster, which will make its debut as a new attraction at SeaWorld San Diego in 2019. The first of its kind in the world, this unique ride is an exhilarating experience that demonstrates the power of the ocean.

Accelerating to 30 mph, riders will twist and bank as if they are riding the tide along a tight figure-8 track that includes dynamic Zero-G roll at the center section.

Two trains, holding 16 passengers each, load at opposite ends of the figure-8 and cross in the center with guests facing both forward and backward on the trains. A lower-height requirement (48") makes this a perfect ride for younger guests and families.

#RideTheTide2019


Source: https://seaworld.com/san-diego/rides/ti ... d=57944236
Last edited by Traintastic26 on October 10th, 2018, 6:04 am, edited 1 time in total.


Posts: 2914
Points on hand: 5,657.00 Points
Bank: 0.00 Points
If these had less capacity, I couldn't see it happening.
[19:34:14] RideWarriorNation: jim
[19:34:27] RideWarriorNation: can you pls change sig
[19:35:22] Jcoasters: ok
[19:35:39] RideWarriorNation: ty

mkingy User avatar
Moderator
Moderator

Posts: 5463
Points on hand: 28,048.00 Points
Bank: 0.00 Points
Location: United Kingdom
Definitely interesting in seeing how these ride - they look better to me than the taller versions.
Coaster Count - 198
France 2019 Mini Trip Report


Posts: 363
Points on hand: 1,304.00 Points
Location: United States of America
Maybe theyll be even bumpier than Harley Quinn given Harley only has vertical action...
1. Voyage 2. Intimidator 305 3. Maverick 4. Skyrush 5. Mindbender (Galaxyland) 6. Fury 325 7. Kumba 8. Goliath (Six Flags Over Georgia) 9. The Beast 10. Phoenix

Out of 139 creds

Dirk_Ermen User avatar
True Addicts
True Addicts

Posts: 13387
Points on hand: 2,175.50 Points
Bank: 45,000.00 Points
Location: Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
I bet these are going to have the same short program as them larson mobius loops or whatever they were called. :lol:
Coastercount: 1410 (I've seen the world and it's horrid contraptions... @.@)
- Wood: 142
- Steel: 1268

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points
Lead car design for Tidal Twister

Image

...and apparently, this does count as a coaster, as it's only now been added to rcdb:

https://rcdb.com/16772.htm

Source: https://twitter.com/CoasterForce

mkingy User avatar
Moderator
Moderator

Posts: 5463
Points on hand: 28,048.00 Points
Bank: 0.00 Points
Location: United Kingdom
Same principle as the taller models the train technically isn't powered for a very very short section of track therefore they (RCDB) class it.
Coaster Count - 198
France 2019 Mini Trip Report


Dirk_Ermen User avatar
True Addicts
True Addicts

Posts: 13387
Points on hand: 2,175.50 Points
Bank: 45,000.00 Points
Location: Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
That is quite soon? Especially if it opens next year? Or will this open in 2019 after all?
Coastercount: 1410 (I've seen the world and it's horrid contraptions... @.@)
- Wood: 142
- Steel: 1268

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points
Dirk_Ermen wrote:
That is quite soon? Especially if it opens next year? Or will this open in 2019 after all?


This is meant for 2019.

Dirk_Ermen User avatar
True Addicts
True Addicts

Posts: 13387
Points on hand: 2,175.50 Points
Bank: 45,000.00 Points
Location: Noord-Brabant, Netherlands
Traintastic26 wrote:
Dirk_Ermen wrote:
That is quite soon? Especially if it opens next year? Or will this open in 2019 after all?


This is meant for 2019.


All, the topic title threw me off xD
Coastercount: 1410 (I've seen the world and it's horrid contraptions... @.@)
- Wood: 142
- Steel: 1268


Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points
Since this ride isn't that big, it was completed fairly quickly:

Image

Image

Image

Image

It's also just been announced that this will open on May 24th.

Source: https://twitter.com/SeaWorld_News/statu ... 6792036352

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points

Traintastic26 News Writer
News Writer

Posts: 1496
Points on hand: 7,584.00 Points


Posts: 2318
Points on hand: 4,657.00 Points
Bank: 6,667.00 Points
Location: pennsylvania, USA
Looks fun as it is, but would be great if it did full circuits in both directions.
What are these for?


Return to Theme Park News & Construction!

 


  • Related topics
    Replies
    Views
    Last post