SeaWorld Orlando | Mako | B&M Hyper Coaster

[Hyde]

Here are some more testing photos from around the web:

[tweet]https://twitter.com/WildGravityTrvl/status/721039487938207746[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/FreqOfOrlando/status/720436708404146176[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/thrillgeek/status/718852058087088128[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/TourAmericaTV/status/717638230347268096[/tweet]

 

[SilverArrow]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/Orlando_United/status/721026388426272770[/tweet]

I want to say the trains look good in action, but idk...
I think it might be the dark rims around the back of the seats. We'll see how it looks with people on

Really? I think it looks great. The darker accent makes a change from the usual block colours that trains get. (For some reason it is putting my reply in the quote.)

 

[Rachel]

I really like the twisty bits at the end, with the netting, it really seems to speed round those turns. This looks so good, so jealous of anyone going to Orlando this year, its such a good addition to the coaster selection.

 

[owentaylor121]

Correct me if I'm wrong but it's only this and Valraven what B&M have actually built this year. I think my mind has just gone blank though because I'm sure there's a wing rider opening in Asia or has opened this year too, wouldn't this make it one of B&M's quietest years for a long time?

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[Ben]

There's Flying Dinosaur, new Hulk, and three going up in China (although when they will open is up for debate).

So yeah, you're wrong, they're not quiet.

 

[owentaylor121]

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There's Flying Dinosaur, new Hulk, and three going up in China (although when they will open is up for debate).

So yeah, you're wrong, they're not quiet.

Completely forgot about them, so yeah I know I'm wrong, thanks. That's why I asked.

 

[DelPiero]

This year is actually more busy for B&M than 2015 but as 4 of the installations are in the far east they haven't been talked about much.
Last year there were 2 massive installations in the US with Fury and Thunderbird, as well as Baron and Oblivion in Europe, so there was a lot more chatter.

In regards to Mako, these are early runs too, I expect it could run faster so I wouldn't be surprised to have trims active by the time it opens. It would be a shame because it truly looks incredible at the current speed.

 

[owentaylor121]

Re: SeaWorld Orlando | Mako | B&M Hyper Coaster

This year is actually more busy for B&M than 2015 but as 4 of the installations are in the far east they haven't been talked about much.
Last year there were 2 massive installations in the US with Fury and Thunderbird, as well as Baron and Oblivion in Europe, so there was a lot more chatter.

In regards to Mako, these are early runs too, I expect it could run faster so I wouldn't be surprised to have trims active by the time it opens. It would be a shame because it truly looks incredible at the current speed.

See that's a respectful reply I was look for, but don't except anything less from Ben tbh.
And same about Mako, it's absolutely flying and for first test runs that's extremely impressive.

 

[GuyWithAStick]

Also, something else to note, assuming that Valravn will open May 7th, and the 3 in Asia won't be open until late summer/autumn, either Mako or Hulk will be B&M's 100th operating coaster. If they kept the original Hulk, then Mako would be B&M's 100th.

 

[SilverArrow]

Re: SeaWorld Orlando | Mako | B&M Hyper Coaster

Also, something else to note, assuming that Valravn will open May 7th, and the 3 in Asia won't be open until late summer/autumn, either Mako or Hulk will be B&M's 100th operating coaster. If they kept the original Hulk, then Mako would be B&M's 100th.

I doubt Hulk is going to open before Mako as we don't have tests, trains or a date yet. Could be mistaken though.

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[CanobieFan]

And... I just got back myself from a quick trip to SeaWorld where I watched Mako make some 20 or so test cycles <3
[tweet]https://twitter.com/CanobieFan/status/721084765911322624[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/CanobieFan/status/721082682906656768[/tweet]

[tweet]https://twitter.com/CanobieFan/status/721046504748752896[/tweet]

 

[Pink Cadillac]

A blown up pic from Hyde's post shows the facade you meet upon entry back into the station. I really love it! Although the fact you can see part of the brown wall along the top really annoys me.

Almost perfect Seaworld!

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[Ben]

I CAN SEE THE WAREHOUSE.

 

[Lofty]

BAH <3

THERE'S 90% OF THE WAREHOUSE ON SHOW.

 

[Martyn B]

I really like the twisty bits at the end, with the netting, it really seems to speed round those turns. This looks so good, so jealous of anyone going to Orlando this year, its such a good addition to the coaster selection.

I would guess that the MCBR wasn't active for that run. The speed it took them final turns wasn't very 'B&M'...

 

[Lofty]

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Yeah, I agree with you to be fair Martyn. Those final turns look VERY snappy, but, so does Fury's on video.


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[Ben]

Yeah, everything you think is 'B&M' went out the window with Fury.

Like, Fury is so un-B&M and I'm hoping this will be the same.

Cause even the first half looks fab as **** anyway.

 

[andrus]

Wow! This is going to be amazing if they keep it in the same condition as in the testing video :--D It looks super-fast considering it's a B&M!!

But B&M tend to test their coasters with harder wheels in the beginning, so I don't know if it'll actually run this fast. But keeping my fingers crossed!

 

[Hixee]

I don't know [strike]anything[/strike] if testing the coaster with the brakes at various speeds is standard procedure (it makes sense), or if this is just them turning the MCBR on, I just thought it would accompany the more important tweet.

Yes. Very standard procedure. Ideally you want to test the trains running as quickly and as slowly as possible first - to check everything is working as you expect. Then you can dial in the trims/MCBRs to get the ride to it's 'designed' speed.

Interestingly, B&M seem to be doing the opposite to what they (and other manufacturer's) have done before. Typically they seem to do the low speed tests first ("OMG it's so slow"), then let the speed rise from there until they get to their desired running speed. Then maybe test a few overspeed runs and call the ride ready. However we've now seen both Mako and Valraven test the coaster without the MCBR on first. I wonder if this is a change in B&M's approach?

Would be interesting to see how the other B&Ms are tested this season - although Valraven and Mako are probably going to be the easiest ones to find footage of.

Or maybe I've just never paid enough attention in the past... :lol:

 

[GuyWithAStick]

Those turns at the end seem a lot more B&M-ish now, and will probably stay that way. I hope I eat my words, though.