Cheetah Hunt

[StarTrekGeek]

I remember this rumor a few months ago:

(1/14/10) The latest buzz about the proposed BGT 2011 coaster is that it may very well venture out over the premium parking lot as well as run all the way out to Rhino Rally. Sounds huge… which is a great thing. On the flip-side however, I’ve also heard that this will not be a B&M Hypercoaster… and may not be a B&M coaster at all. Hmmm…. I’ll have to ponder that for a bit.
If you want to see a more detailed look at the old Monorail station building, SkyRide station and the area is passes over on the way to Rhino Rally, check out the video embedded below.

Does anyone know which part of the premium parking lot is going to be used?

 

[Roll N Fear]

Where exactly is the Premium lot? Is that the lot right in front of the gates?

 

[surfer941]

Where exactly is the Premium lot? Is that the lot right in front of the gates?

The one in front of Montu.

 

[Fun]

I remember this rumor a few months ago:



Does anyone know which part of the premium parking lot is going to be used?

It's the parking lot behind the Clydesdales Barn. Would be great, because this way they would be able to get rid of the Barn straight away and replace it at the same time.

 

[EPCOTcenter]

Some pictures taken near the Skyway:

 

[Tbad556]

Thanks for the update, Samuele! :rep: I'm curious to know when they plan on announcing this new attraction.

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Some pictures taken near the Skyway:

Where were those pics between the first and the last taken?

Also, I like that last pic... it makes the cheetah look so fierce.

 

[Kraken&Manta]

Thanks Samuele, great pics!:rep:

Also, I like that last pic... it makes the cheetah look so fierce.

I agree with you here, and in my opinion a little to fierce for Cheetah Chase, which is an interesting sigh.

 

[figment1986]

Spray paint is probably for marking utilities and nothing more.. note where the lead is a access box.

 

[EPCOTcenter]

Thanks everybody!!!
To StarTrekGeek: the pictures were taken in front of the Skyway station near the colonial house...
I attach a park map to let you understand how far the marks go (approximately!):

 

[figment1986]

Seems we found a permit for bridge work in the Vedelt... My guess it's Edge of Africa since those "path markers" lead right into it.
http://bgtguide.com/bgt/project2011

 

[EPCOTcenter]

Thanks for the news!! :rep:!

 

[Kraken&Manta]

That's cool! Looks like now, something is for sure, now I can't wait to figure out what it is!

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Thanks everybody!!!
To StarTrekGeek: the pictures were taken in front of the Skyway station near the colonial house...
I attach a park map to let you understand how far the marks go (approximately!):

Thanks. :thumbs:

 

[Cody F.]

Git rid of the trains NO!

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Git rid of the trains NO!

Are you talking about the Serengeti Express? It's not going anywhere. It's just going to be down from April 17 to May 27.

Speaking of which:

http://buschgardens.com/Bgt/Explore/OtherAttractions.aspx?id=774

Serengeti Railway

The Serengeti Railway will be down April 17, 2010 through May 27, 2010 due to nearby construction.

A ride on the Serengeti Railway is one of the best ways to take in the breathtaking beauty and scale of Busch Garden's Serengeti Plain.

With stops at the Congo, Nairobi and Stanleyville, this relaxing ride gives you a great view of our large free-roaming herds of African animals, including giraffe, zebra, antelope, ostrich and much more. Riders also get close-up views of the twisting elements of SheiKra, Kumba and Montu and other fascinating attractions at the park.

Looks like they're starting construction soon.

They've also updated the Skyride page:

http://buschgardens.com/Bgt/Explore/OtherAttractions.aspx?id=775

Skyride

The Skyride will be down June 1, 2010 through the rest of the year due to nearby construction.

The Skyride aerial tram ride provides a spectacular view of Busch Garden and its amazing animals from a vantage point usually reserved for birds! The sky-high trip covers a span from the Crown Colony area all the way to the Congo on the opposite side of the park.

You'll soar over the Serengeti Plain and on to Stanleyville--and back again if you choose. All the while, enjoying magnificent views, plus it is a wonderfully relaxing way to get off your feet, yet still enjoy some great family fun.

Hmmm... I sense a coaster coming to life!!!!

Also, anyone know when the wet portion of Rhino Rally is going?

 

[Tbad556]

Nice find, StarTrekGeek! :rep: I wonder if they'll announce it this month with construction starting next week? I am extremely anxious to see this ride take shape.

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Nice find, StarTrekGeek! :rep: I wonder if they'll announce it this month with construction starting next week? I am extremely anxious to see this ride take shape.

I will be stoked if they announce it this month, but I'm not sure. SheiKra started construction in April 2004, but was not announced until October. I am confident that we could see an announcement in the near future though, probably by May or early June. :happy:

 

[Tbad556]

I will be stoked if they announce it, but I'm not sure. SheiKra started construction in April 2004, but was not announced until October. I am confident that we could see an announcement in the near future though, probably by May or early June. :happy:

Personally, I'd rather see them announce it after some construction takes place. That would give us time to speculate everything that is going on before everything is revealed.

 

[StarTrekGeek]

Personally, I'd rather see them announce it after some construction takes place. That would give us time to speculate everything that is going on before everything is revealed.

I second that.

Anyway, Johnnyupsidedown has posted an update. Not much yet.

But I'm envisioning loads of construction by the time I go back to Busch Gardens this summer.