COTALAND | Texas | Gerstlauer Infinity Shuttle (Palindrome) & Vekoma Tilt (Circuit Breaker) & Others

[Lori Marie Loud]

On my end, I'm officially stating that, based on Whatzupnerdz's posts, that big Gerstlauer Dan's been wanting for a while at AA is this. If not that, either one of the Floridian Fun Spots or the aforementioned Mattel park.

 

[Rollercoaster David]

Just a thought, but what about Animal Kingdom as a replacment of Primeval Whirl? the footprint would be fine for an infinity coaster and the park is open year round.

 

[Intamin Forever]

Just a thought, but what about Animal Kingdom as a replacment of Primeval Whirl? the footprint would be fine for an infinity coaster and the park is open year round.

Seriously!!

 

[Magic-Man]

Just a thought, but what about Animal Kingdom as a replacment of Primeval Whirl? the footprint would be fine for an infinity coaster and the park is open year round.

It's Disney, they never build big thrill rides, and this is being announced at IAAPA instead of that Disney event.

 

[Wazzupnerds]

Might be surprised by Taylor's prediction.

Oh course Taylor didn’t do his research and is running around about the water slide claim in the comments. Dude needs to learn to actually research for once.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

The other option I've heard mentioned is the new Mattel theme park in Glendale Arizona. Ground work seems to have just started for the resort, big client with well known name and the weather to support year round operation.

Mattel is alluded to be receiving a Chance Rides Hyper Looping GTX, which was presumably signed off months ago if a groundbreaking has already begun - the timeline and location are right but I’d rule a Gerst as unlikely. This sounds like they finalized this only recently.

Mattel Adventure Park | Glendale Arizona | Theme Park | 2025

The new entertainment centre of Crystal Lagoons Island Resort looks to be home to a Mattel theme park, the report below states its set to open 2022. “The first-of-its-kind Mattel Adventure Park™ will feature branded experiences such as a Hot Wheels® roller coaster and multiple go-karting...

coasterforce.com

 

[Magic-Man]

Alabama Adventure | Cheddar Chase | L&T Systems Wild Mouse | 2022

It seems Alabama Adventure is teasing a 2022 addition. The thing under the tarp looks very similar to a Timberliner car! A family Gravity Group wooden would be a great fit here! There's also this post from September showing a large land clearing...

coasterforce.com

Looks like the Alabama Adventure project isn't a Gerstlauer.

 

[Wazzupnerds]

Alabama Adventure | Cheddar Chase | L&T Systems Wild Mouse | 2022

It seems Alabama Adventure is teasing a 2022 addition. The thing under the tarp looks very similar to a Timberliner car! A family Gravity Group wooden would be a great fit here! There's also this post from September showing a large land clearing...

coasterforce.com

Looks like the Alabama Adventure project isn't a Gerstlauer.

Again, I don't count them out yet

 

[Kw6sTheater]

A rather well put-together theory about this coaster's location emerged from ParkFans.net last week...

SOURCE: https://parkfans.net/threads/gerstl...wn-u-s-location-in-late-2022.7135/post-258625

He goes on to further justify the location through analyzing Ride Entertainment's specific wording and comparing it to that of the BizJournals interviews. Personally, I'm impressed with the amount of evidence behind his prediction, considering how most others have been entirely based on speculation and assumptions, but currently O-Town isn't my top guess for where this Infinity could be going. Regardless, I've really enjoyed following this project so far, especially without any leaks or insider information - man, do I miss teaser season...

 

[Magic-Man]

A rather well put-together theory about this coaster's location emerged from ParkFans.net last week...

SOURCE: https://parkfans.net/threads/gerstl...wn-u-s-location-in-late-2022.7135/post-258625

He goes on to further justify the location through analyzing Ride Entertainment's specific wording and comparing it to that of the BizJournals interviews. Personally, I'm impressed with the amount of evidence behind his prediction, considering how most others have been entirely based on speculation and assumptions, but currently O-Town isn't my top guess for where this Infinity could be going. Regardless, I've really enjoyed following this project so far, especially without any leaks or insider information - man, do I miss teaser season...

.....that's gonna wind up being true, isn't it? It makes sense, checking all the boxes we know about the project.

 

[CoasterHour]

A rather well put-together theory about this coaster's location emerged from ParkFans.net last week...

SOURCE: https://parkfans.net/threads/gerstl...wn-u-s-location-in-late-2022.7135/post-258625

He goes on to further justify the location through analyzing Ride Entertainment's specific wording and comparing it to that of the BizJournals interviews. Personally, I'm impressed with the amount of evidence behind his prediction, considering how most others have been entirely based on speculation and assumptions, but currently O-Town isn't my top guess for where this Infinity could be going. Regardless, I've really enjoyed following this project so far, especially without any leaks or insider information - man, do I miss teaser season...

I agree that this is impressive and this Gerstlauer has been one of the most fun coasters to speculate on in a long time I feel like. I'm still not 100% convinced it'll be O-Town but at this point for me, I think it's between that and Cotaland.

 

[CrashCoaster]

Based on that description, I'm basically picturing Gerstlauer's take on Wicked but hopefully better. Orlando is a great fit for the coaster imo, if true.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Okay, so I came across this by accident, and I think this might actually be it; https://www.kxan.com/news/local/new...-to-debut-at-circuit-of-the-americas-in-2022/

Our ride in question would be the COTAland addition Palindrome. Lets see whether the shuttle coaster with the vertical lift holds true

 

[Tata90]

The late opening would fit for a formula 1 race on 10/23/22

 

[CrashCoaster]

Okay, so I came across this by accident, and I think this might actually be it; https://www.kxan.com/news/local/new...-to-debut-at-circuit-of-the-americas-in-2022/

Our ride in question would be the COTAland addition Palindrome. Lets see whether the shuttle coaster with the vertical lift holds true

Can't see the article in Europe.

 

[Wazzupnerds]

Can't see the article in Europe.

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two new rides, including a roller coaster and giant swinging pendulum, will debut at COTALAND, a kid-friendly amusement park located at the Circuit of The Americas. COTALAND is slated to open in 2022.

The Palindrome, COTALAND’s newest shuttle roller coaster, will feature a 95-foot vertical lift hill, two upside-down inversions and a vertical “hop-stall” before taking the same route backwards.

The SkyBlazer is a swinging circular platform and will seat 18 riders side-by-side. During the ride, riders will be lifted off the ground hundreds of feet in the air before a ripcord releases, sending riders swinging through the air above the park.

“COTALAND will feature everything from rides for young children to hair-raising experiences that will thrill even the most experienced theme park lovers,” Matt Hughey, senior manager of COTA Karting and COTALAND, said in a press release statement. “Something for everyone!”

Also @CoasterHour


To me, this seems odd for Gerst, but lets see. This could be a surprise Vekoma announcement.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

To me, this seems odd for Gerst, but lets see. This could be a surprise Vekoma announcement.

I'm ruling out Vekoma on the basis that we learned last week the confirmed-first-ever Super Boomerang will be debuting at Fantawild Xuzhou in 2023.

 

[Wazzupnerds]

I'm ruling out Vekoma on the basis that we learned last week the confirmed-first-ever Super Boomerang will be debuting at Fantawild Xuzhou in 2023.

True, but it could be a different model. Again, this is my gut looking at Gerst past and the layout being odd for them.

 

[CrashCoaster]

Sounds like the ride will be quite similar to Mystic, so wouldn't surprise me if it's the Infinity.

 

[JustLarry]

In another forum a week ago I posted about this thing going to Cotaland. It's still my strongest contender. There were two reasons felt strong about this- 1st. after an interview I heard - the PR person kept talking about their "new theme park" no details just kept saying it enough for me to retain the fact. 2nd. a few days ago in ThemeParx, someone posted about them buying that new insane looking huge capacity Skycoaster!