Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Overhaul

[webslave]

2 minutes ago, New display name said:

You're not in the hate club. 

I almost hate myself for that.

[Park Addict 93]

The smaller ride closed sign has now been updated too, worth noting this says SDSC Next Gen whilst most of the communication regarding the upgrade/refurb simply refers to it as SDSC.

[themagician]

Oh I really hope they get rid of the Next Generation from the name and they bring back the OG attraction sign

[Park Addict 93]

21 minutes ago, themagician said:

Oh I really hope they get rid of the Next Generation from the name and they bring back the OG attraction sign

I definitely think thats the plan with Next Gen being on this sign being an oversight.

[Joshaaye]

Surely they rename it to "Scooby Doo: The Next NEXT generation" ?

[Ashley Jeffery]

3 hours ago, Joshaaye said:

Surely they rename it to "Scooby Doo: The Next NEXT generation" ?

I hope so

[wikiverse]

They really should have called the last update Scooby Doo: Degeneration.

Hopefully they go back to more low-tech theming.  Physical models with simple movements. mirrors, lights and sound effects to produce jump scares.  Get rid of all the screens.  Screens are never a good thing on a ride.

The less you can see, the more exciting it is.

[aaronm]

I hope someone from VRTP has visited Prater and tried out Insider. The absolute gold standard of how to theme an indoor mouse, no unnecessary weird mirrors, broken screens, mistimed audio or other gimmicks, just a very well thought-out series of lights, plenty of fog, and a banging soundtrack. It really shouldn’t be too hard to get right.

[Spotty]

On 22/1/2024 at 10:00 PM, aaronm said:

I hope someone from VRTP has visited Prater and tried out Insider. The absolute gold standard of how to theme an indoor mouse, no unnecessary weird mirrors, broken screens, mistimed audio or other gimmicks, just a very well thought-out series of lights, plenty of fog, and a banging soundtrack. It really shouldn’t be too hard to get right.

Thing is... the Mirrors actually work well, as it causes the lights to bounce off it and fill the room up more. Scooby opened with just a simple green and red laser set up, smoke machines and mirrors and it worked incredibly well.

[aaronm]

15 minutes ago, Spotty said:

Thing is... the Mirrors actually work well, as it causes the lights to bounce off it and fill the room up more.

The broken mirror turntable makes zero sense in the context of the ride. Rides shouldn’t rely on people having seen a low-budget sequel to be coherent.

[New display name]

I haven't seen any of the movies so are you telling I shouldn't ride because it won't make sense.?  @aaronm

[aaronm]

Just now, New display name said:

I haven't seen any of the movies so are you telling I shouldn't ride because it won't make sense.?  @aaronm

No idea how you got that impression. My comment was about the park’s bad theming choices.

[New display name]

13 minutes ago, aaronm said:

Rides shouldn’t rely on people having seen a low-budget sequel to be coherent.

🤷‍♂️

[Spotty]

19 minutes ago, aaronm said:

The broken mirror turntable makes zero sense in the context of the ride. Rides shouldn’t rely on people having seen a low-budget sequel to be coherent.

I was taking about the original mirrors... not the train wreck that next gen was. There was only ONE good thing that came out of next gen, and that was the upgrade to the laser show but other than that... yeah no.

[rappa]

1 hour ago, Spotty said:

There was only ONE good thing that came out of next gen, and that was the upgrade to the laser show but other than that... yeah no.

And to be fair that was really version 2.5 after Next Gen was terrible, there was a change in GM and some effort was made to make it a bit better. 

[Spotty]

2 hours ago, rappa said:

And to be fair that was really version 2.5 after Next Gen was terrible, there was a change in GM and some effort was made to make it a bit better. 

Ah yes... Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster, Next, Next Gen.

As trashy as it was for a while, I kinda did like "Shed: The ride" as something a little bit different lol

[TomiJ]

1 hour ago, Spotty said:

"Shed: The ride"

HAHAHAHAHA what a name. Yea it was kinda cool. My favourite part would be all the excited guest who didn't know the ride had been gutted. Lols theit reactions afterwards were great. Especially when it was someone who had been on the ride many times to then talk it up to their friends and afterwards left completely disappointed and confused. 

[Park Addict 93]

10 hours ago, Spotty said:

Ah yes... Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster, Next, Next Gen.

As trashy as it was for a while, I kinda did like "Shed: The ride" as something a little bit different lol

Not quite as catchy but "SDSC - slightly reduced theming to the dark part of the ride." is my favourite way to refer to this (as VRTP marketing did on FB).

 

[Dean Barnett]

I'm not sure if this is real but they're now saying there's no expected opening date on google review replies 

 

"Regrettably we can confirm that the Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster has been closed for some time now. The current track had reached its end of life and is now getting a multimillion-dollar upgrade. This process will require some time, and as such, no new opening date regarding the Scooby Doo Spooky Coaster Next Generation has been announced. Our maintenance team is working hard alongside the manufacturers to ensure all refurb is carried out for a new spectacular Scooby Doo experience. "

 

 

Edited February 27 by Dean Barnett

[Naazon]

They have never had 'a date' just always a planned period/year

[New display name]

@Dean Barnetttalk about trying to nail them to a post.🤦‍♂️  Rough time frame has only ever been given to try and please people like you.

 

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

The website continues to list it as being a 2025 debut, but they've never had a specific date or even season (at least, not since they initially said it would return in 2024).

What is interesting is that this comment makes clear the actual track is end of life, whereas previously, only 'upgrades' were mentioned to include new magnetic brakes, "partial" track replacement, and car and lift components replaced. 

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This multi-million-dollar refurbishment/upgrade includes:

• Upgrades to the track for a smoother ride experience. This upgrade includes: braking system upgraded to magnetic brakes, partial track replacement, car and vertical lift components replaced with modern designs.
• New ride operating system, providing a more reliable operation
• New ride vehicles, fitted with state-of-the-art harnesses for a more comfortable ride experience
• Tester seat at the attraction entrance
• Theming improvements for guest experience

This sounds less like upgrades and refurbs, and more like an entire outright replacement.

[Brad2912]

Not that their social media team is known for accuracy however…

[themagician]

Which makes me think the ride was in a worse condition then they’d ever realised and after being smashed during the Summer 22/23 season, it was no longer safe to operate, hence its sudden and very immediate closure 

[New display name]

@themagicianthe problems that forced MW to close the ride were picked up during 2022 maintenance period from what I've been told.  That is why half the cars didn't return after the maintenance period.