14 hours ago, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Sure - but I don't think it should be - its the perfect spot for it, it takes new riders unawares, the blades make people think they're going to hit them so they're a little afraid, and the car is tilted in a way that all riders are unobstructed for the camera.

I also don't think the doors being in a high(er) speed place where there's no safety brake in case the doors fail to open is a good idea - if the doors fail, you either crash into the door or theres a new brake that results in a valley?

My thought was that the doors might be the opening to the elevator.

On 30/9/2024 at 8:11 AM, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

i'm not so sure the new showdoors in the update are going to be in that particular spot just because its the same shape and colour.

I just watched a POV of the ride and based off the slanted walls with the skeleton, these doors are indeed after the swinging axes 

On 30/09/2024 at 8:42 AM, DaptoFunlandGuy said:

Sure - but I don't think it should be - its the perfect spot for it, it takes new riders unawares, the blades make people think they're going to hit them so they're a little afraid, and the car is tilted in a way that all riders are unobstructed for the camera.

I also don't think the doors being in a high(er) speed place where there's no safety brake in case the doors fail to open is a good idea - if the doors fail, you either crash into the door or theres a new brake that results in a valley?

There's nowhere else in the ride that has sloped red walls like this, so I'm not sure of the reason for denying the doors being there.

I can see the doors have a seam at the edge so im presuming its like the doors on Test Track where they normally slide apart, but if they fail to open there are spring loaded hinges so they function like old ghost train school crash doors.

 

 

Edited October 2, 20241 yr by Gazza

1 hour ago, Gazza said:

There's nowhere else in the ride that has sloped red walls like this, so I'm not sure of the reason for denying the doors being there.

I can see the doors have a seam at the edge so im presuming its like the doors on Test Track where they normally slide apart, but if they fail to open there are spring loaded hinges so they function like old ghost train school crash doors.

 

 

Some more evidence to your point

2 hours ago, Gazza said:

There's nowhere else in the ride that has sloped red walls like this, so I'm not sure of the reason for denying the doors being there.

I can see the doors have a seam at the edge so im presuming its like the doors on Test Track where they normally slide apart, but if they fail to open there are spring loaded hinges so they function like old ghost train school crash doors.

 

 

I'm not denying them being there. 

I expressed doubt to ogre's suggestion, and explained my reasons for doubting it. 

You replied that the camera could be moved. 

I responded that I don't think it should be moved and again explained why I felt they shouldn't be going there. That's all.

I agree, the walls and doorway matches. After more info being posted I agree it's the most likely place (but just as a camera can move, so can a doorway or a sloped wall.)

I still don't think its the best place for a set of show doors for the reasons i've already given (and I think the suggestion of doors in front of the lift, so you can't see it arrive, etc would be really cool too) - but i'm not a ride designer - just a person with an opinion.

Genuinely curious how the capacity increase will work - if they're removing a brake does this mean one less brake zone?

Good to see the magnetic brake conversion too. If I wasn't prepared I swear I came off Scooby with a bruised spleen 😆

More vehicles on tracks means more block braking systems, but one thing Scoobs already has, is a tone of brakes.  I'm hoping they don't require extra block sections for the extra vehicles.   I'm having thoughts but, the the new doors might be to hide a new block section.

Why is the ride upgrade / overhaul taking so long .......

Great ride with high capacity and much loved out of action for years !!!

Remember that the initial closure was done very suddenly, which points to an unplanned event necessitating closure. So they wouldn't have commenced work immediately. 

Chances are the majority of the time it's been closed has been awaiting new 'things' from various suppliers \ manufacturer. 

The update videos they have posted have shown a lot of stuff is getting changed, and they're no doubt very close to being ready to reopen, but again - much of the time it's been out has likely been a waiting game.

Brake sections basically require a straight section of track to fit them and any drive motors in place.

So, something like scooby is going to be limited by the number of straight sections of track available if there were upgrades to the number of cars available.

The most noticeable update in a while, the main ride sign has been removed.

(Theme Park Ogre) 

 

Edited March 28Mar 28 by Smol bean

Jaggs journey just uploaded a new video, quite interesting to be honest as to what’s in the pipeline. I hope they nail it, such an iconic ride 

Jaggs journey just uploaded a new video, quite interesting to be honest as to what’s in the pipeline. I hope they nail it, such an iconic ride 

Sneeky peeky at the lift section from a hole in Wizard of Oz

On 01/04/2025 at 6:17 PM, Ogre said:

Sneeky peeky at the lift section from a hole in Wizard of Oz

Next Minute:

 

 

Edited April 4Apr 4 by Whombex

On 30/03/2025 at 6:27 PM, Ash said:

Jaggs journey just uploaded a new video, quite interesting to be honest as to what’s in the pipeline. I hope they nail it, such an iconic ride 

Jaggs journey just uploaded a new video, quite interesting to be honest as to what’s in the pipeline. I hope they nail it, such an iconic ride 

iirc, it's essentially a rehash of the blog written a couple years ago with footage of the original scooby doo coaster / coaster walk through.

We’ve known this for a month, but MW shared this

A good reminder how bad the sign was @themagician  hopefully, never to be repeated.

On 01/04/2025 at 6:17 PM, Ogre said:

Sneeky peeky at the lift section from a hole in Wizard of Oz

Here's an Update of this Spot from My Trip Today.

On 30/04/2025 at 4:31 PM, Rydah Hi said:

Here's an Update of this Spot from My Trip Today.

Update: The Track Piece for The Vertical Lift that was found outside Kansas Twister's Station has been Reinstalled back inside.

On 27/05/2025 at 4:09 PM, Rydah Hi said:

Update: The Track Piece for The Vertical Lift that was found outside Kansas Twister's Station has been Reinstalled back inside.

I could be wrong here, but it looks like there is one of the demon's hand holding scoobys collar. Is this new, or have I just not noticed it?

Pretty sure thats original themeing since Day 1

2 minutes ago, HarryHeHe8 said:

I could be wrong here, but it looks like there is one of the demon's hand holding scoobys collar. Is this new, or have I just not noticed it?

Not new, part of the Next Gen additions 

Just now, Park Addict 93 said:

Not new, part of the Next Gen additions 

Thanks. Haven't seen any lights on povs of next gen. The few good parts of that version of the ride were all obscured by the darkness 😕 

No theming has been touched in there

On 27/5/2025 at 4:09 PM, Rydah Hi said:

Update: The Track Piece for The Vertical Lift that was found outside Kansas Twister's Station has been Reinstalled back inside.

i can’t lie, seeing none of the theming has been touched in this section is a little concerning to me… i pray that those god awful “projection mapping” parts have been removed, ESPECIALLY that effect just before the elevator lift and the tv screen in the lift…