Parkz News Sea World's Sea Viper closes after 32 years

[iwerks]

$8 million dollars worth of theming and cleaning up Bermuda Triangle? Or did they get confused with a certain other rollercoaster that made its debut last year?

[Brad2912]

Demolition and site clearance would have taken up close to half that $20m fee

[Gazza]

Rainbows End across the Tasman really needs the old Kumbak train on their identical Corkscrew roller coaster,

As for a replacement, a roller coaster would do the job. I would definitely not like to see another animal exhibit.

Cool memory.

No they don't at all.

Was at Rainbows End yesterday, and Corkscrew Coaster was running smoother than many older B&Ms, and this was in the 2nd car from the back.

If it aint broke.....

[DaptoFunlandGuy]

If it aint broke.....

reverse the train backwards and relaunch as a new ride...

[themagician]

Source: The theme park social network

[XxMrYoshixX]

what paper Mr yoshi

Gold Coast Bulletin.

Source: The theme park social network

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So they are removing the corkscrews?

Too bad,the corkscrews could have made a great display like how Alton Towers did it.

[themagician]

^Yes they are removing the whole coaster and it now also looks like they could be removing the bridge.

[XxMrYoshixX]

Demolition and site clearance would have taken up close to half that $20m fee

Theming would take up 1/4 of the fee as well

^Yes they are removing the whole coaster and it now also looks like they could be removing the bridge.

Oh, thanks.

[mba2012]

It looks like they're being a bit more careful with removing the corkscrews, which could be a sign that they do want to do something with them.

[themagician]

^If you are referring to using them as a souvenir within the park, then that isn't the reason because SW replied to someone (posted on page 7):

Sea Viper certainly provided our guests with many happy memories during its 32 year lifespan. Unfortunately, we are unable to honour your request for a souvenir from the ride as all parts of our equipment are part of our asset register, and we cannot divest singular items to be given away or sold. Sorry we cannot assist you with this.

[Reanimated35]

That reply was in regards to that person getting a particular part of the ride.

What mba means (I think so sorry if I'm wrong) is keeping the corkscrews themselves on display in the park somewhere (full size) as a monument to the ride that created history.

Edited August 12, 2014 by reanimated35

[themagician]

^Thanks for clearing that up. I agree with that and think it would be good if they did that, I'm not confident that they will.

[BigKev]

I like the idea suggested about incorporating them into the Storm theming. (Sorry can't find where it was said!)

A plaque could be added to the Storm area to explain them to future visitors.

[joz]

Yeah, Storm themeing would be cool. Leaving up parts of a dead coaster as a 'display' sounds pretty awful to me.

[Reanimated35]

^ When done in the style of Eureka, yes, awful.

Something needs to be kept IMO. Given they fought so hard to save it it would make sense they'd want to keep it too.

[Slick]

Kind of awesome they're getting rid of the bridge. That whole space was a mess when jet rescue opened and I'm glad they're seizing the opportunity to make that area better. Exciting times ahead. Maybe they'll finally fix up the train? /sarcasm

[Gary86]

I'm glad they took the opportunity to redesign the park. I look forward to seeing what they do. I wonder what happened to the old train that was stored under the Sea Viper station? Sea World does not need the train but maybe they could add a monorail station to that side.

[Gazza]

I reckon it would be a bit of a waste of space to have a couple of corkscrews taking up SWs limited land.

Do like the idea of putting a scrap bit of track somewhere in storm coaster though!

[themagician]

Couple more pictures from the theme park social network:

[Zanstabar]

I am really surprised about how fast it's gone down. How long do you think before we get the announcement for the replacement?

[Brad2912]

I'd say Early next year to promote VIP sales for 15-16

[downunder196]

Well Led Zeplin looks unlikey... (not that it was ever that likely anyway)

http://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/2014/08/11/4406797/freestyle-rides-headed-to-vietnam.html?sp=/99/209/&ihp=1

[XxMrYoshixX]

Couple more pictures from the theme park social network:

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The bridge is going down too? Wonder why.

Sea Viper will be gone by Friday at the latest.

As for suggestions of their next coaster:

GCI Woodie- Works well with the height limit and footprint would also be Australia's only proper wooden coaster.

Mack Launch- People suggest this a bit too much as it is unlikely to happen, because it would be considered too similar to Jet Rescue.

Smiler Clone- Alton Towers has a height limit too, and has a small footprint.

Normal Eurofighter- Can fit just about anywhere in the old Sea Viper footprint.

The best option for me would be a Eurofighter or a Smiler clone

Edited August 13, 2014 by XxMrYoshixX

[Reanimated35]

I've said it before, I'll say it again. Australia needs a floorless B&M inverted wooden launched coaster. We've waited long enough.

[themagician]

Half the bridge has been knocked down (source: the theme park social network):