Sea World Storm Coaster construction 2013

[jjuttp]

The most iconic thing in the GC-gone.

[Reanimated35]

^ It still looked nice in the park even when it wasn't being used.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Side thought - the Volcano backed onto Jet Rescue rather nicely, and gave the impression of a rocky outcrop in the 'sea' that you were racing around. I'm hoping that when the new ride is established, they give thought to that side wall, and theme it appropriately for both, so that JR has suitable theming on it's side, and the new coaster has suitable theming on the other, or something cohesive that works for both... If they put up theming for this new coaster without thought to how that will impact on JR, it will be very disappointing.

[rappa]

I dunno, the Volcanos have been there a long time but the park much longer. Whilst they may be Iconic, think about it, what place in the park did they really have? They made no sense at all, it's just we were all used to them. I think the loading area was really nicely presented and that made more sense in the park than the 2 Brown Plastic Volcanos. or the big exhaust pipe behind them. Let's wait and see what comes next, it may just be even more 'iconic'

[liz.wis]

I remember Sea World before the volcanoes, and when they were first operating. At that point, with the flames and smoke, they were a huge feature of the park, but as they've been standing the last few years, have lost some of their 'iconic' status. I'm somewhat sad to see them go, but I can totally understand why. I'm not a good photographer, nor do I have a good camera, but here's the view from the Skyway on Wednesday.

[mba2012]

What is going to happen to the flume now? I am just wondering when it will be reopening. Also I am getting VIP passes soon, so I will try to get some photos of construction.

[joz]

If I were a betting man, I'd say for the Xmas holidays, they're not going to want to run the park during peak season without the Flume. It's anyone's guess really though.

[GoGoBoy]

Thanks heaps for the photo liz.wiz. I would LOVE to be able to see inside the show building - similar to the pics MW put up on their fb page of Justice League construction. The actual building looks like it's going to need a bit of work around the front and side with damage to the roof etc. Also, I'm assuming they are going to build a new big facade to cover the building - it's way too ugly to leave it exposed

Edited November 24, 2012 by GoGoBoy

[mba2012]

If they had kept the volcanoes it would have been cool to see the building surrounded by a structure similar to the volcanoes. But who knows what will happen now the volcanoes are gone.

[mattcrombie]

[GoGoBoy]

^ Thanks matt! That looks promising... lots of footers and a channel(?)

[Bryville]

^ Thanks matt! That looks promising... lots of footers and a channel(?)

i think that the channel might be for the flume ride, as by looking at the pictures it looks like it joins up to the lift hill Edited December 9, 2012 by Bryville

[mattcrombie]

Your welcome. I will get some photos every so often and post on here. Yes BRYVILLE I think your correct about the flume ride channel.

[GoGoBoy]

Ahh okay, that explains it. I find it really interesting that the footers have gone in already. Perhaps it will be ready sooner than many of us thought?

[mattcrombie]

I am sure they are making the most of the sunny weather. Past few years the summers have been so wet. Hopefully we will start seeing some track arrive on site soon

[mba2012]

I went to sea world a few hours ago and got some pictures which I will post when I get them on my laptop. But one thing I noticed is that huge sections of the buildings wall have been removed and there is some damage to the roof. It almost looks like they may be demolishing the building.

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

Roof damage is potentially the area where the volcanoes overlapped the roof edge??? that would explain that... the walls missing have been that way for several months - almost since the demolition began...

[mba2012]

Roof damage is potentially the area where the volcanoes overlapped the roof edge??? that would explain that... the walls missing have been that way for several months - almost since the demolition began...

But there is now almost half of the wall missing. I am trying to get the photos now.

[rappa]

It was actually the same when Bermuda was being built.

[mattcrombie]

Where are these photos mba2012 ?

[GoGoBoy]

Where are these photos mba2012 ?

Looks like we might have another Tony Teluan on our hands!

[mba2012]

Oh. Sorry about the delay. The photos aren't on my own phone so I haven't been able to get them onto my laptop. If you nag me around 6 tonight maybe I will be able to.

[CruiseSF]

Its six now so get to the photos.

[kujotess]

Its six now so get to the photos.

It's 5pm (Gold Coast).

[mba2012]

Ok. So you asked for them. So here you are. Taken last thursday. Also, if they end up bad quality blame mail. It compressed the photos. I hope it works this time. Oh and I'll finish off with a pic of two penguins. Ok. That took some time. Sorry about them being sideways. I am not going to try to fix it again. Unless it breaks.

Edited December 17, 2012 by mba2012