The First S&S Axis Coaster is going... WHERE?! Analysis & Announcement Breakdown

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  • Опубликовано: 10 май 2023
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  • @faisalalmalki9163
    @faisalalmalki9163 Год назад +77

    I’m a Saudi enthusiast. I have 417 credits and almost none of them were in saudi so this is very exciting for me and the other enthusiasts here

    • @warnerwildernessphotography
      @warnerwildernessphotography Год назад +6

      So cool! I visited Saudi and went to the holiday park in Riyadh where I got a few new credits. I'm excited to go back for this and Six Flags.

    • @faisalalmalki9163
      @faisalalmalki9163 Год назад +2

      @@warnerwildernessphotography happy you’ll get to visit again

    • @coastaku1954
      @coastaku1954 Год назад

      You're never getting these parks, the Middle East, especially Saudi Arabia, is nothing but hopes and dreams paid for by shady people that go bankrupt in 2 years

    • @thecoasterconnoisseur
      @thecoasterconnoisseur Год назад +1

      What's your number 1 in Saudi Arabia? The huge Intamin Half Pipe looks really inciting and cool

  • @joels1986
    @joels1986 Год назад +39

    The storytelling concepts/capabilities of this coaster model are unique and endless. This system or similar will arrive to big theme parks for certain. Imagine a large object flying towards you in a scene and you dip/maneuver around it "axis style" bonkers! Mind-blowing

    • @Jacob-Simonsen
      @Jacob-Simonsen Год назад +4

      But it is a nightmare when it comes to maintenance and reliability.. trust me. This will not be a regular ride in many many years in any 'normal' park

    • @limonscore
      @limonscore Год назад +1

      ​@@Jacob-Simonsen Yeah but it can't be worse than Spinning coasters in Cosmic Rewind/ that Thing in Ferrari World/ Cobras Curse / etc. (I don't know the exact name of the coaster). And they are sold to big themeparcs like Disney and seem to work

  • @andykillsu
    @andykillsu Год назад +31

    A) I wouldn't really bet on this happening (we all know the past with new things opening in this region), and B), if they are building a brand new theme park, it will be YEARS before this thing is even open. Plenty of time for another Axis coaster to be bought and built.

    • @TinkerTailorSoldier1
      @TinkerTailorSoldier1 Год назад +2

      If any place says something if going to be built, I would actually bet on a place like Saudi Arabia or China following through.
      Saudi Arabia has a bunch of slave labor at their disposal.

  • @DM-jb8fs
    @DM-jb8fs Год назад +7

    "And for my next trick I open the biggest themepark to make my country look so much better"

  • @BVCKETS
    @BVCKETS Год назад +91

    Bring it to Silver Dollar City so Sarah can finally go

    • @topgunjoeicdbko
      @topgunjoeicdbko Год назад +11

      She cant go there. Dont let the longest running joke die

    • @CobbleBompster
      @CobbleBompster Год назад +2

      What if they put the axis inside that massive building behind fireman’s landing lol

    • @White.Guy83
      @White.Guy83 Год назад +3

      @@CobbleBompster new fire in the hole is an axis coaster??? 😳😳

    • @matheuscastello6554
      @matheuscastello6554 Год назад +6

      you mean bring it to sdc so sarah can never ride the first axis coaster?

    • @grootgaming2147
      @grootgaming2147 Год назад +1

      Plzz😅

  • @gplez91
    @gplez91 Год назад +7

    I don’t care where the first one is, I’m just glad someone is finally pulling the trigger on one!

  • @Kidwithcredits
    @Kidwithcredits Год назад +3

    Glad to hear more about the acis coaster

  • @christianortiz793
    @christianortiz793 Год назад +4

    Glad that this model is finally happening!

  • @StamfordBridge
    @StamfordBridge Год назад +2

    Seems like this might be more than meets the eye.

  • @Novakiller
    @Novakiller Год назад +5

    I watch all your videos every single one. Thanks for all your efforts!
    I think you’ve gotten better with Sarah. She’s a real sweetie pie. 🥰👏🤘

  • @airtimeaddict
    @airtimeaddict Год назад +7

    We want axis! We want axis! 🎉

  • @istrumguitars
    @istrumguitars 11 месяцев назад +1

    This is a *HUGE* step up from the 4th dimension train. Ive always hated how X2’s seat movements clash with its track elements so much that both are practically imperceptible… but since these trains roll on a Z-axis instead of pitching forwards and backwards on an X-axis, riders will get to stay facing forward at all times, which I bet solves that problem. Sure seems like S&S has learned a thing or two 😁

  • @maxhagenauer24
    @maxhagenauer24 Год назад +9

    Saudia Arabia might be a crazy destination if this and their Six Flags park ever opens.

    • @mattdaaamon
      @mattdaaamon Год назад

      It will open. the question is who is going to go there?

    • @Red_Ryan_Red
      @Red_Ryan_Red Год назад

      @@mattdaaamon Besides some tourists from the UK and some of Europe yeah I have no idea who the market is. I get the feeling attendance sucks at park in that region.

    • @revimfadli4666
      @revimfadli4666 Год назад +1

      ​@@Red_Ryan_Red tourists from Muslim majority countries I guess, especially those going there together with Hajj or Umrah

  • @SalivatingSteve
    @SalivatingSteve Год назад +11

    Transformers are very popular internationally. The thing that concerns me is those movie parks in UAE have kind of bad cheap theming. A lot of these big theme park projects in that part of the world notoriously get cancelled, so I hope this actually happens.

    • @mattdaaamon
      @mattdaaamon Год назад +2

      The yas island parks are great and far superior to the dubai ones.

  • @nizam5568
    @nizam5568 Год назад +27

    Currently Saudi Arabia has this giant theme park called BLVD world, it's got a Skyrocket II, but more impressive than anything else is the insane disney level themeing that's hard to beat across any park chain in the world.

    • @chillpill4963
      @chillpill4963 Год назад +2

      IKRRRR as a jeddah citizen im so excited to get a well themed indoor theme park to open up here, the ones in Riyadh are just chefs kiss.

  • @CoramDeo1977
    @CoramDeo1977 Год назад

    I learned so much from this video. Thanks.

  • @raghavsyoutubechannel1558
    @raghavsyoutubechannel1558 Год назад +1

    This is a very cool concept to watch.

  • @mattdaaamon
    @mattdaaamon Год назад +2

    I'm sure Sarah will be thrilled when you announce that Saudi trip!

  • @brenonymouscoasterdesign6193
    @brenonymouscoasterdesign6193 Год назад +4

    Yes, but remember that S&S announced that there will be an Axis coming to EUROPE in 2023. It's pretty obvious that nothing is coming in 2023, but Drayton Manor's (UK) new coaster was originally planned for 2023 (to be some sort of family thrill coaster that could be arguably one of the UK's best), and that Axis layout revealed by S&S in IAAPA 2021 is the same footprint shape and rough size of the plot of land Drayton Manor have started construction in. Drayton Manor also aren't afraid of firsts: World's first Maurer X Car, UK's first and only Stand up coaster, World's first Stand up Drop Towers e.g., so I think that this axis may open first, being the first of the model technically, but was the second purchased, after Drayton Manor.
    Basically I think that there is another one also coming soon.

    • @CoasterStudios
      @CoasterStudios  Год назад +2

      Remember though that plans fall through all the time. We reference Six Flags in this video- thats a great example, cause I imagine they had some plans in the works before Selim came around. Things happen.

  • @mickandme1
    @mickandme1 Год назад

    This all makes sense. Think deep and hard on it.

  • @RayDLX
    @RayDLX Год назад +3

    I have family that lives in Riyadh so I am so hoping all this opens lol.

  • @themeparkreconnoiter9787
    @themeparkreconnoiter9787 Год назад +1

    Kings Dominion should bring back Volcano by turning it into a Terrain Axis Coaster with a new model mountain. 🌋

  • @mrfish3959
    @mrfish3959 Год назад +1

    love too see it

  • @dboyq329
    @dboyq329 Год назад

    Wow, had forgotten to remember this amazing creation. I'd love to have this at my hometown park SFOTEXAS. What an awesome coaster...
    Hail to the QUEEN(Sarah)!

  • @Lloyd00
    @Lloyd00 Год назад +2

    Love seeing Sarah reppin the U!!

  • @richardlong172
    @richardlong172 Год назад

    Nice research!

  • @vbflyboy
    @vbflyboy Год назад +15

    I’d love to see one built at Busch Gardens Williamsburg where Drachen Fire was by the FestHaus. I know something is being built back there. Wouldn’t it be awesome if it was an axis?!? Thanks for the video! p.s. - that drop swing you posted from New Zealand was INSANE!

    • @porcelainthunder2213
      @porcelainthunder2213 Год назад +3

      It MIGHT make up for removing Big Bad Wolf. MIGHT.

    • @scottnelson9
      @scottnelson9 Год назад +2

      I’ve been saying for a few years now that this could actually be a perfect replacement for Volcano at KD, especially with a launch. I doubt it would happen, but I can dream.

    • @MattMcIrvin
      @MattMcIrvin Год назад

      @@porcelainthunder2213 NEVER

    • @vbflyboy
      @vbflyboy Год назад

      @@scottnelson9 It would be a great replacement! I love all the terrain around Busch Gardens for a possible axis coaster, but I bet it’ll be great anywhere. The prototype was on level ground and looked awesome.

    • @scottnelson9
      @scottnelson9 Год назад

      @@vbflyboy It’s an amazing concept. It could do some crazy maneuvers without too much stress on the tracts. We just need to see one open somewhere close.

  • @naplesbluesrt
    @naplesbluesrt Год назад

    Love the U Tank Top!!!

  • @eddienhp
    @eddienhp Год назад

    Wow! With that new S&S Axis Coaster, guest can actually ride on this one and have some fun! Hopefully it will be at a amusement park here in America!

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Год назад +2

    I hope one of the Fun Spot parks get one of these

  • @badmoonrising7795
    @badmoonrising7795 Год назад +1

    New alton towers ride will be an indoor version of this with multiple effects and theming. You heard it here first 😉

  • @ArrowThrills
    @ArrowThrills Год назад +1

    Yes it's about time braaa.

  • @mikalmos369
    @mikalmos369 Год назад +4

    I'm not holding my breath for this one. There has to be some reason why no major Park that likes to break records like Cedar Point has jumped on this yet other than simply covid... like some limitation with the ride or the manufacturers abilities or something.

    • @TinkerTailorSoldier1
      @TinkerTailorSoldier1 Год назад +2

      What record would it break if they got this though?

    • @revimfadli4666
      @revimfadli4666 Год назад +1

      ​@@TinkerTailorSoldier1 first, tallest, longest, fastest axis coaster

  • @bruss529
    @bruss529 Год назад +15

    Easy to make a press release than an actual park from the ground up. A lot of projects like this get announced but end up amounting to nothing.

    • @AzKarma2010
      @AzKarma2010 Год назад +2

      That’s the theme of everything in the middle east all talk.

  • @ThemeParkOgre
    @ThemeParkOgre Год назад +1

    Transformers is huge!

  • @EuroCoasters_
    @EuroCoasters_ Год назад +2

    I wanted an Axis at Alton towers as project horizon

  • @killianprinty1838
    @killianprinty1838 Год назад +1

    Interesting.

  • @robh5409
    @robh5409 Год назад +1

    I thought prior to the announcement of the Dragster closing for a retheme and Wild Mouse I figured Cedar Point would have been the first. Especially after Cedar Fair bought a 4D Freespin for KD. Who could it be first here now? Herschend or Sea World Parks or still Cedar Fair?

  • @sdaniel9129
    @sdaniel9129 Год назад

    Transformers is wonderfull! I used to read the comics and watch the animated series... I also watched all the movies and played the Transformers video game for years, until it just stopped!
    But a Transformers themed park is definitely cool!! Greetings from the Netherlands...

  • @alexthegrimlock
    @alexthegrimlock Год назад

    As a Transformers fan. This is awesome!!! :D

  • @theejpp
    @theejpp Год назад +1

    Tbh I’d be surprised if this park or the six flags park ever actually come to be

  • @notcool1079
    @notcool1079 Год назад

    I think the megatron theming they are doing is perfect for this ride.

  • @PhoenixTTD
    @PhoenixTTD Год назад +1

    Thanks for the update. Honestly, I am not too excited about the axis. It looks like a gimmick where the free spin absorbs the forces making the ride milder. But it looks like you got to experience the prototype, so you know better.

  • @TheAnthonyandrew
    @TheAnthonyandrew Год назад

    Transformers to them is like Harry Potter to us lol!

  • @ThrillsofColdplay
    @ThrillsofColdplay Год назад +2

    I’m not surprised Saudi Arabia

  • @isat5693
    @isat5693 Год назад

    nice

  • @GLJosh
    @GLJosh Год назад +1

    Hasbro presents the First American Axis Coaster based on Candy Land!?!

  • @diamondbackproductions71
    @diamondbackproductions71 Год назад +1

    As a enthusiast that is all so a transformers fan this looks awesome

  • @roryblake7311
    @roryblake7311 Год назад +1

    That's the only reason I'd got to Saudi Arabia.... But I'd go!

  • @parks.atelier
    @parks.atelier Год назад

    2:35 Hasbro has been developing quite a lot of new attractions around the world. Later this year they'll be adding the first Nerf Mania land in the world at Beto Carrero, featuring two new flat rides (and there are rumors about a dark ride later on), so I can see this Transformers themed park happening sometime soon. The only thing that buggles me is that there was an article that said that the first axis would go to an european park, idk if the plan was cancelled or delayed but it feels weird that a whole indoor park would get built before an established park get this new model.

  • @drewcorry5056
    @drewcorry5056 Год назад

    Do you mean they’re building a brand new transformers theme park?? If so hands down count me all the way in. My mouth is watering and waiting for the new 6 flags to open with the absolute fastest coaster in the world. There are RUclipsrs out there saying the ride will never open. Are you 1 / 2 of them?? Absolutely Loved Every Minute

  • @IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters
    @IntaminFanGRLPowerCoasters Год назад

    Selim Bassoul must work for Dom Toretto cuz FAMILY

  • @mavrick6088
    @mavrick6088 Год назад +1

    I'm not shocked about Saudi Arabia doing transformers because they are all about A.I and advanced technology so it is actually fitting

  • @verybighomer
    @verybighomer Год назад +3

    Not buying this until we have an official announcement that mentions the coaster. There a too many vague announcements especially from that region that have a high probability to not become true at all or have a totally different ride lineup. Maybe the artist just got inspired by some coaster photos on the web and they are actually getting a Zamperla Wild Mouse. Nobody knows. Therefore I still think it will be a decently sized well-known park that will get the first Axis.

  • @JS-ls6ky
    @JS-ls6ky Год назад

    Is this the S & S in Cache Valley, Utah?
    Edit: After watching the video there is not way this is not Cache Valley, Utah! Haha just excited to see my home town.

  • @Mig__Official
    @Mig__Official Год назад +1

    AYE AT LEAST IT WOULD BE THE FIRST STEP

  • @rapunzel1701
    @rapunzel1701 Год назад

    Go 'Canes!

  • @joshmore7175
    @joshmore7175 Год назад

    The transformers movies opened hugely, they're one of the most popular franchises ever to exist, an Axis will be so so fun in that theme

  • @maxhagenauer24
    @maxhagenauer24 Год назад +5

    Out of all the places to get one first, it had to be Saudi Arabai? We will have to see how UT goes, but enthusiasts might not ride it till a while.

  • @colleen3690
    @colleen3690 Год назад

    I'm so excited that the transformers cartoons are getting some love! The lands look SO GOOOD, I really hope universal also switches to the cartoon style, much more timeless!!!

  • @DJWezzyK
    @DJWezzyK Год назад +2

    S-S also said that one has been sold to a park in Europe

    • @dademurphy1732
      @dademurphy1732 Год назад

      Fingers crossed, you got a source?

    • @DJWezzyK
      @DJWezzyK Год назад +1

      @@dademurphy1732 S-S themselves at EAS 2022

  • @troyvisserhbhs4069
    @troyvisserhbhs4069 Год назад +1

    Darn didn't have Saudi Arabia on my Axis coaster going Bingo card.

  • @gilded_lady
    @gilded_lady Год назад +2

    Honestly, I'm not shocked- these are the kind of projects that have the $$ to spend on new models with no track records. That said I'll be more shocked if it actually opens.

  • @m.hoffman2889
    @m.hoffman2889 Год назад +2

    Of course, I also bet at one point they built the polercoaster that would have been Skyplex Orlando.
    Too bad there havent been any news for the European planned Axis coaster, guess it has been shelved

  • @rogueaaron
    @rogueaaron Год назад +1

    I doubt Falcons Flight is going to be made

    • @CoasterStudios
      @CoasterStudios  Год назад +1

      track has already started being installed!

  • @user-or6td5xh5f
    @user-or6td5xh5f Год назад

    THESE NEW PARKS AND THE NEW SIX FLAGS IS PUTTING SAUDI ARABIA ON MY VISIT LIST.

  • @theruleoffire
    @theruleoffire Год назад +1

    Doesn’t hasbro make candy land board game? I mean come on talk about great IP concept for a park area.

  • @coasterdroidgaming3699
    @coasterdroidgaming3699 Год назад

    Honestly they should put just the seat as a ride at each of the U.S. parks just so people in the U.S. can get a feel of the ride or have the prototype be a "travel type ride" so the corporations of each park can get a feel for the ride to see if they would want to invest in the ride. Now how awesome would that be. 😂 lol like it would ever happen 😂😂😂.

  • @Joypyf
    @Joypyf Год назад +1

    2030 is quite a long ways away

  • @MindsetTabletop
    @MindsetTabletop Год назад +1

    Too bad it's going to the saudis, but the Transformers theme is perfect for this model.

  • @derekpatterson7416
    @derekpatterson7416 Год назад

    I actually think a transformers theme is a good 8dea I mean there is alot of different directions and easy theming to do with transformers

  • @AdamSmith-gs2dv
    @AdamSmith-gs2dv Год назад +2

    Will probably never happen just like the Line and the Jeddah Tower

  • @detroitdiezel7856
    @detroitdiezel7856 Год назад

    What is an "FEC"?

    • @360coasters
      @360coasters Год назад

      "FEC' stands for "Family Entertainment Center"

  • @wildboy1983
    @wildboy1983 Год назад +5

    It sucks that I would get stoned to death if I tried to ride this..

  • @mcgarnagle6102
    @mcgarnagle6102 Год назад

    Would if Saudi Arabia became the Mecca of roller coasters?

  • @SpezyCoasters
    @SpezyCoasters Год назад +1

    ok nevermind as long as the 2nd goes to energylandia

  • @Jacob-Simonsen
    @Jacob-Simonsen Год назад +6

    I will never visit Saudi Arabia.

  • @TriscuitBiscuit2000
    @TriscuitBiscuit2000 Год назад

    Bring it to holiday world 😞

  • @cjspyker
    @cjspyker Год назад

    is it complicated for Americans to travel to Saudi Arabia? or you just need passport?

  • @anka042
    @anka042 Год назад +1

    Too bad so many coasters are going to Saudi Arabia. I really doubt I will ever travel there in my life time.

  • @JamesonThomas24
    @JamesonThomas24 Год назад +2

    I can’t wait to never ride this axis, and instead watch a pov like a peasant

  • @Cheezbat
    @Cheezbat Год назад +4

    Had to be Saudi Arabia….that’s going to be a big no for most people to visit….

  • @charles3485
    @charles3485 Год назад

    ibet china gets one first haha

  • @stevenohlson5476
    @stevenohlson5476 Год назад

    How about worlds of fun instead to replace orient express

  • @chazgames3690
    @chazgames3690 Год назад

    Not the UK 😂

  • @lightningboat
    @lightningboat Год назад

    1:16 1.19 be like:

  • @FunkAndFluff
    @FunkAndFluff Год назад +1

    The first of a model to be announced isn't necessarily the first to be built. I'm still just plain glad to hear this news!
    Hopefully women's and LGBT+ rights in Saudi Arabia improve by the time these parks open. Otherwise, attendance will be limited.

    • @user-jz7ny1qc6j
      @user-jz7ny1qc6j 9 месяцев назад

      How about normal person rights

    • @FunkAndFluff
      @FunkAndFluff 9 месяцев назад

      @@user-jz7ny1qc6j Fair. Human rights in general aren't great over there.

  • @skywatchermissouri4172
    @skywatchermissouri4172 Год назад

    HEY I WATCHED SOME THE AWESOME PARKS SO ELAB AND MASSIVE NO PEOPLE ITS CREEPY AND SAD THAT ITS NOT PACKED FULL OF SMILES AND CHILDREN PEOPLE ENJOYING LIFE AND BE ABLE TO AFFORD TO ACTUALLY GO ENJOY IT AS WELL NOT JUST WEALTY TOURIST .. ALL FAMILYS AND PEOPLE

  • @AmericasCoasterNetwork
    @AmericasCoasterNetwork Год назад +1

    Hard to get excited about it going to a park in a country where a lot people in the coaster community wouldn't be welcomed.

  • @MrSRArter
    @MrSRArter Год назад

    Saudi Arabia is the new United Arab Emirates.

  • @Scott_dot
    @Scott_dot Год назад

    No

  • @blakebetsworth9869
    @blakebetsworth9869 Год назад +3

    Oh sure, just take a trip Saudi Arabia.....nah, actually, that's a big hell no! As far as I'm concerned, there's still no axis coaster planned.

  • @skywatchermissouri4172
    @skywatchermissouri4172 Год назад

    It's no offense to people of Saudi but this prob seems worldwide 😮😮😮😮

  • @djgamer1400
    @djgamer1400 Год назад

    OwO

  • @Desiqnify
    @Desiqnify Год назад

    We need a six flags in europe :(

    • @Yonel6969
      @Yonel6969 Год назад

      no we dont, they are terrible

  • @vari.x2522
    @vari.x2522 Год назад

    Sarah sounds like Awkwafina

  • @Red_Ryan_Red
    @Red_Ryan_Red Год назад

    I have serious concerns about all of the Middle East expansion... I know they have a ton of money but every time I see one of these parks in pics/vids, they are nearly empty, so who is actually going?

  • @cassidybb10
    @cassidybb10 Год назад

    This will park or parks will never be built

  • @JulianBorkowski-fu3rb
    @JulianBorkowski-fu3rb Год назад

    Saudi Arabia? Really? Bruh

  • @kameronroper2581
    @kameronroper2581 Год назад

    Will women even be able to ride this without getting stoned/beaten to death?