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

[#BringBackWindstorm]

COTALAND is now offering a LEGO scale model of the COTA observation deck! This could give us hope for COTALAND nanocoasters and merch!

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[SimonProD]

I've planned a two-week trip for parks in Texas and Georgia in 2024 - but so far no ride on the list for which I would postpone that for a year...

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Aight the time has come, Vekoma has begun importing support column pieces for Circuit Breaker, which at 53 separate pieces and 111,957-kg across 10 containers is the single largest coaster shipment that I've personally ever documented. But yea, it's happening;

 

[#BringBackWindstorm]

I am one of the subscribers of the COTA Newsletter and there is plenty to talk about for this year's Christmas event: Peppermint Parkway.
New items include:
-Pepper's Petting Zoo
-3 lane light-up slide
and the highlight of this email to me was the announcement of THREE NEW RIDES coming to this event. Maybe these are also new COTALAND attractions!

 

[endermanloveH20]

When do any of you guys think COTAland will break ground for Circuit Breaker and Palindrome?

 

[#BringBackWindstorm]

Today, I received another newsletter about Peppermint Parkway and the three new rides mentioned have disappeared. Everything else but the slide remains the same though. More information about the park is likely to be mentioned during ACE Winterfest though.

Edit: I was mistaken, they still state that three amusement rides are coming this year.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Well well well look who showed up to play...

Wasn't counting on black track/white supports but yea it'll be cool.

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[endermanloveH20]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!

 

[#BringBackWindstorm]

Another attraction has arrived as well. The Fun Slide!
Source: COTA Karting Story via Instagram

 

[Changa]

Another attraction has arrived as well. The Fun Slide!
Source: COTA Karting Story via Instagram
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It's finally here, after all of these years of waiting.

 

[#BringBackWindstorm]

During my search for the three new rides stated in the newsletter. Another ride has appeared! The Children's Carousel!
Source: COTA Karting Instagram

 

[Niles]

Here is a look over the Palindrome site, pretty much just work on foundations has happened.

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Sadly track is still just sat there.



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[#BringBackWindstorm]

Winterfest 24' over at SeaWorld San Antonio will happen at the end of the month and we may hear more about the current status of COTALAND. Stay tuned...

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Since I've been keeping track, here's a list of new rides that as of this writing have been proven to either be manufactured or are on site;

• Palindrome - Gerstlauer Infinity
• Circuit Breaker - Vekoma Tilt (footer cages)
• Spin Out - Bertazzon Music Express
• SBF Visa Log Flume & Space Gun
• Funtime Starflyer & SkyFall drop tower
• Fabbri Telecombat (12-arm model)
• Levent Lunapark Octopus/Polyp

Adding to this list we appear to have a Miami from Wisdom Rides. It's currently under production at the factory, not hard to identify;



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In the meantime we have had ONE very big 16000 KG part delivered for Circuit Breaker... don't even need to elaborate.

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

And here it is in all its glory... a Levent Lunapark "Speedway" Demolition Derby being fabricated for Texas.

Correct me if I'm wrong but COTA is the only North American party that's been purchasing rides from Turkey. They've had a wacky worm running and already received a Polyp. Love how they've literally ordered rides from all over the place.

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[TPoseOnTantrum]

Another COTA sized helping of updates out of the ACE Winterfest event;

• Full park opening officially delayed into 2025
• Palindrome commissioning will be completed in April/May of this year, Circuit Breaker to follow.
• On the topic of our lovely tilt coaster, here be its red train at Vekoma

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[#BringBackWindstorm]

Another COTA sized helping of updates out of the ACE Winterfest event;

• Full park opening officially delayed into 2025
• Palindrome commissioning will be completed in April/May of this year, Circuit Breaker to follow.
• On the topic of our lovely tilt coaster, here be its red train at Vekoma

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The 2025 edition of Winterfest might feature the full ride list for the park, new logo, and eateries that might be inside the park. For shopping, I would love to see a store dedicated to diecast vehicles, slot cars, and remote-controlled vehicles!

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

The middle portion and rotation point of the tilt track is now on site... guessing this was the stupid 16,000 KG part?


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[#BringBackWindstorm]

The middle portion and rotation point of the tilt track is now on site... guessing this was the stupid 16,000 KG part?
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Not only that, but there is a model of the tilt section for Circuit Breaker currently onsite where the Karting staging area is. Pretty neat to see!

 

[TPoseOnTantrum]

Current look at Palindrome, which is a world of footers and groundwork. Once again they're hoping to have it done by April/May.



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