Ice Breaker (SWO)

[Viator]

Not only that, but the team members currently stationed at the ride entrance are part of the ride's opening team. There's no way the park would bother hiring/transferring opening team members for an attraction they didn't plan on opening soon.

Honestly, I can see them opening the rides "quietly" with no fanfare. But I doubt they'll delay when they have park employees training.

 

[GAcoaster]

It's opening soon. Most likely within a month.

 

[SkiBum]

With the coaster being fully operational (or nearly), Sea World gains nothing by letting it sit idle. At a time when parks need attendance, I don't see any of them holding off opening a new ride that is ready to go. Why go through the testing that Sea World did if there was no intention to open it?

 

[shiekra38]

With the coaster being fully operational (or nearly), Sea World gains nothing by letting it sit idle. At a time when parks need attendance, I don't see any of them holding off opening a new ride that is ready to go. Why go through the testing that Sea World did if there was no intention to open it?

In some ways they're pulling an Epcot

They have a food festival going on right now and they're waiting for it to be done

I see this opening way sooner than anything else though

 

[joelbryant11]

It's opening soon. Most likely within a month.

Wow, that’s exciting. I’ll be there pretty soon after it opens. How much will VelociCoaster’s opening impact SW’s strategy here?

 

[Frank Drackman]

In some ways they're pulling an Epcot

They have a food festival going on right now and they're waiting for it to be done

I see this opening way sooner than anything else though

Wow, that’s exciting. I’ll be there pretty soon after it opens. How much will VelociCoaster’s opening impact SW’s strategy here?

IceBreaker has always shown Spring while VelociCoaster has shown Summer (as far as I know) -- so I too would expect SW to open their coaster first.

 

[SkiBum]

In some ways they're pulling an Epcot

They have a food festival going on right now and they're waiting for it to be done

I see this opening way sooner than anything else though

Sorry. I'm not saying that it makes no sense to wait a month or two. I'm talking about pushing a coaster into 2022 (as some suggested) that was ready to go. That seems asinine unless your whole park is shut down due to Covid. I can understand not opening as much last year to an extent although I still think that it might have made sense to get a bump last fall. To have a coaster ready to open though, and to wait an additional year, just is a waste. Regarding IG, BGT can make a big splash this year (wish it had been last year however, if wishes and buts were candies and nuts, we'd all have a merry Christmas. I cannot see holding either coaster off longer than the first moment that they are allowed to open. Honestly, I would argue that it would have been a good thing to open in conjunction with the festival but can see waiting until afterward to drive some attendance.

 

[shiekra38]

Sorry. I'm not saying that it makes no sense to wait a month or two. I'm talking about pushing a coaster into 2022 (as some suggested) that was ready to go. That seems asinine unless your whole park is shut down due to Covid. I can understand not opening as much last year to an extent although I still think that it might have made sense to get a bump last fall. To have a coaster ready to open though, and to wait an additional year, just is a waste. Regarding IG, BGT can make a big splash this year (wish it had been last year however, if wishes and buts were candies and nuts, we'd all have a merry Christmas. I cannot see holding either coaster off longer than the first moment that they are allowed to open. Honestly, I would argue that it would have been a good thing to open in conjunction with the festival but can see waiting until afterward to drive some attendance.

Oh no they aren't doing that...IB is on schedule minus a few months delay

Which for a stretched out SkyRocket II isn't that big of a deal...It will open shortly (I bet before Memorial Day)

They're supposed to turn their attention to project penguin immediately after this

 

[SkiBum]

Oh no they aren't doing that...IB is on schedule minus a few months delay

Which for a stretched out SkyRocket II isn't that big of a deal...It will open shortly (I bet before Memorial Day)

They're supposed to turn their attention to project penguin immediately after this

Good. It seemed that some were suggesting thta it was being pushed or I misunderstood. Probably misunderstood.

 

[shiekra38]

Good. It seemed that some were suggesting that it was being pushed or I misunderstood. Probably misunderstood.

IG being 'anticipated 2021' really threw everyone for an unnecessary loop..I think people are letting their minds wander

 

[Frank Drackman]

Oh no they aren't doing that...IB is on schedule minus a few months delay

Which for a stretched out SkyRocket II isn't that big of a deal...It will open shortly (I bet before Memorial Day)

They're supposed to turn their attention to project penguin immediately after this

shame, I bet marketing would have loved to open IB when Vanilla Ice played SW.

 

[shiekra38]

shame, I bet marketing would have loved to open IB when Vanilla Ice played SW.

I'm sure they were....under pressure....to do it

 

[ParkRumors]

In case there was still any doubt about whether or not this would be opening soon... it looks like the permitting process is wrapping up now that work is complete:

Just yesterday they were granted their TCO (Temporary Certificate of Occupancy) for "Stocking and Training":

And they also applied for the TCO for the ride's operation:

It looks like there's just one more Fire Inspection scheduled for tomorrow which has a very telling comment:

So assuming they can get the TCO for Operation by the end of this week or early next, there's no reason this can't soft open by end of the month.

The only permit still in progress is for a new merchandise structure which will house the on-ride photo booth - but I'd imagine they can soft open without that.

 

[WillQ92]

But like... what if it falls down in a hurricane first?!?

 

[Magic-Man]

I could have sworn this was opening in 2022? It says "Anticipated Opening 2021" on the website, which obviously means 2022!

Imma go ahead and cancel my annual pass now.

 

[Tobias]

Good. It seemed that some were suggesting thta it was being pushed or I misunderstood. Probably misunderstood.

Well, there was one person who kept claiming this and Iron Gwazi wouldn't open until 2022...amongst other things. Though the keyword here is "One".

 

[Viator]

With the attraction seemingly possible to open sooner than later, perhaps now is the time to update this thread (and Iron Gwazi as-well) to remove the "Opening 2020" bit.

 

[WAJAS]

With the attraction seemingly possible to open sooner than later, perhaps now is the time to update this thread (and Iron Gwazi as-well) to remove the "Opening 2020" bit.

I still have hope. It's what rebellions are made of.

 

[Viator]

I still have hope. It's what rebellions are made of.

Perhaps we can make our voices heard to @Joe and @Brian G. if we--

:tease:

Getting back to the topic, how has activity been for around the area? Have they been continually testing over the course of the past week since the inspections?

 

[Frank Drackman]

Getting back to the topic, how has activity been for around the area? Have they been continually testing over the course of the past week since the inspections?

I did hear it was cycling throughout the day last week and then the manufacture's employee's where seen riding the other day.