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Has anybody ridden Gwazi? The tracks are nearly mirror-images of each other. Neither have any "special" element. Timetrial3141592 02:12, 18 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

@JlACEer: I did check...as I said in short in the edit summary, the exact phrasing of what was previously present (and somewhat is) appears to be directly paraphrased without quotation or a citation from Coaster 101 and/or the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Quote, ...fabled creature with the head of a tiger and the body of a lion", unquote, appears in both articles and should thus either be re-worded or removed. In my research, there have been several earlier newspapers that describe the roller coaster differently, so I don't know why the recent descriptors from publishers have to be the correct one? Unless you know otherwise and can provide sources, Adog (Talk・Cont) 17:20, 7 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

You listed body first, which is not the way it is quoted.—JlACEer (talk) 18:07, 7 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Hence it was re-worded to avoid close paraphrasing as it seemingly appears copied and pasted and there was no source to begin with. That doesn't address my other concerns, nor the "majority of sources" that was stated. :/ Adog (Talk・Cont) 18:22, 7 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

The source was Busch Gardens in 1999. It's a made up fable, it does not need to be paraphrased nor does it need be in quotes. Honestly, I have no idea what your issue is.—JlACEer (talk) 18:34, 7 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Is there a way to provide the source so we can include it in the article? The problem is it seems copied and pasted from somewhere without proper attribution, and anything like a complete statement found elsewhere is likely a copyvio. Adog (Talk・Cont) 18:55, 7 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

RCDB—JlACEer (talk) 19:04, 7 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you... Adog (Talk・Cont) 23:04, 7 January 2021 (UTC)[reply]

This review is transcluded from Talk:Iron Gwazi/GA1. The edit link for this section can be used to add comments to the review.

Reviewer: Steelkamp (talk · contribs) 05:46, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Hello. I will be conducting a good article review of this article. I aim to get my part of the review done within the next few days. Steelkamp (talk) 05:46, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• who signed Great Coasters International. Should this be who signed a contract with Great Coasters International.? Steelkamp (talk) 13:51, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• for a resort to rival Florida amusement parks – It's not clear to me what Florida amusement parks is? Is this a specific amusement park or in general. Would it make more sense to say for a resort to rival other Florida amusement parks? Steelkamp (talk) 13:51, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Any Florida amusement parks, essentially the one's that draw the most tourists in Orlando. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Gwazi opened on June 18, 1999, as Florida's first dueling wooden roller coaster. In 1999, Florida was home to two dueling roller coasters: the Dueling Dragons inverted roller coaster (later known as Dragon Challenge), at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure and Gwazi; the two roller coasters opened a month apart. This could be simplified to: Gwazi opened on June 18, 1999, as Florida's first dueling wooden roller coaster. It opened one month ahead of another dueling wooden roller coaster: the Dueling Dragons at Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure. Steelkamp (talk) 13:51, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Though changed wording. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Is it normal for those RCDB links to be in the infobox and not in the external links at the bottom of the page? Steelkamp (talk) 13:51, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Yes, as the Roller Coaster Database is considered a reliable source and database that encompasses statistical info, status, make and model, and general notes. Such information on RCDB is commonly summarized in the infobox. The RCDB is commonly used in WP:APARKS-related articles. Per WP:ELOFFICIAL I limit external links to just the roller coaster's website. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• possible attractions were being conversed to replace it. Should this be possible attractions were being considered to replace it.? Steelkamp (talk) 14:59, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Likewise, a park's spokesperson – Should this be Likewise, a park spokesperson? Steelkamp (talk) 14:59, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• The roller coaster was touted as being the steepest and fastest hybrid roller coaster, as well as the tallest hybrid roller coaster in North America. Should this be The roller coaster was touted as being the steepest, fastest and tallest hybrid roller coaster in North America. Steelkamp (talk) 14:59, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Construction on the project site went vertical on August 10, 2019. This strikes me as unencyclopedic language. Seems like something that the news source wrote to get people reading. Should be reworded. Steelkamp (talk) 14:59, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Track work went vertical, not structure. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• It says it was planned to open in Spring 2021. But then it says that the delay was announced on August 23, 2021. There must have been a delay before that seeing as that date is after spring 2021. Steelkamp (talk) 14:59, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• It was anticipated but I get the confusion. Spring 2021 was not a hard opening date but a time frame that drew into the summer and then came the second delay. Can be changed or omitted as there was not much reliable source coverage in the months to reflect the delay delay. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• The individual wooden tracks reached a length of 3,508 ft or 1,069 m or 7,000 feet (2,100 m) when combined. – Why not just say 7,016 feet, or even leave the combined amount out entirely? Steelkamp (talk) 16:43, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Done. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Gwazi was touted for having the first six fly-bys on a dueling roller coaster. This is confusing to be. Change to Gwazi was touted for being the first dueling roller coast with six fly-bys. Steelkamp (talk) 09:45, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Changed. Adog (Talk・Cont) 12:58, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• It soon approaches a banked right turn and takes a banked left turn. Could be reworded. Steelkamp (talk) 09:45, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Simplified. Adog (Talk・Cont) 12:58, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Check using Earwig's copyvio detector turned out clean. Steelkamp (talk) 06:24, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• The Youtube references stood out to me, but they seem fine as they are uploaded by verified channels belonging to theme park reviewers. Steelkamp (talk) 06:24, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• ...differentiate itself from the Orlando theme park market's use in newer ride technology and rising interest of older-style attractions. This appears to be slightly different from what the source says. The source seems to imply that it was a coincidence. In any case, this could be reworded as it was confusing for me to read. Steelkamp (talk) 13:51, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Changed to The idea for building a wooden roller coaster was selected as opposed to steel because of the growing preference in antiquated attractions. The park also used the selection to stand out from other Florida theme parks use in modern ride technology. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• park officials hinted that there were future construction plans involving Gwazi slated for 2020. I'm not sure it's correct to say they "hinted" when it seems that they outright stated that there would be construction. Steelkamp (talk) 16:43, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Changed. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:16, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• In 2006, a 52-year-old Palm Springs, Florida, resident... I think that should be Palm Harbor, Florida. Steelkamp (talk) 09:45, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• You most certainly are right. Adog (Talk・Cont) 12:58, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Is it known when the original rollercoaster was demolished? Steelkamp (talk) 14:59, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• This might be confusing to those not familiar with Rocky Mountain Construction roller coaster transformations. In Gwazi's case, the two original wooden roller coaster structures were not fully demolished but were incorporated into the singular steel roller coaster. This means that the wooden support structures were not completely dismantled for both original roller coasters, only partially. Partial demolition and construction simultaneously started in late 2018 per the Tampa Bay Bussiness Journal. Adog (Talk・Cont) 21:34, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• Yes. Steelkamp (talk) 06:24, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• I don't think that File:Irongwazisignofficial.jpg can be used. It prominently features a logo which would be under copyright, and it is not de minimis. Logo could be uploaded to Wikipedia under fair use instead. Alternatively, a photo of the actual roller coast could be used for the infobox. Steelkamp (talk) 06:24, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• Licensing on the other images is fine. Spacing is fine. Captions are fine. Steelkamp (talk) 06:24, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]
• This isn't required under the GA criteria, but the images should have alt text. Also, specifying the number of pixels isn't preferred. Rather, you should use the upright parameter if you don't want the default image size. Steelkamp (talk) 06:24, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

• I have addressed these items (also thank you for taking on this review, pass or fail, this is my most anticipated and lengthy article to date).  :) Adog (Talk・Cont) 13:19, 1 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

@Steelkamp: I wanted to check-in and see how you are doing since it has been about a week. No rush! :) Adog (Talk・Cont) 03:36, 8 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'll get this done by this Friday. Steelkamp (talk) 05:32, 8 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

All good, take your time. Adog (Talk・Cont) 14:31, 8 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'll finish the rest tomorrow, then place it on hold. Steelkamp (talk) 16:44, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you, I will get into fixing in the meantime! Adog (Talk・Cont) 17:45, 11 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I'm done, placing this on hold. Steelkamp (talk) 09:45, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Alrighty, I should have made all the corrections listed or addressed comments to clarify. Anything else? Adog (Talk・Cont) 12:59, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Nope, that's it. Good job Steelkamp (talk) 17:36, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

I appreciate your time and patience! :) Adog (Talk・Cont) 19:21, 12 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

This article was the subject of a Wiki Education Foundation-supported course assignment, between 5 January 2023 and 29 April 2023. Further details are available on the course page. Student editor(s): Gcgxrvtj (article contribs). Peer reviewers: Applegirl1234.

— Assignment last updated by Applegirl1234 (talk) 18:48, 25 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hey everyone,

I have 2 things I would like to edit. One of them is the inversion count. Busch Gardens markets Gwazi as having 3 inversions and in the overbank curve after the barrel down drop, you are at an angle of about 120 degrees which is inverted. Another thing I would like to edit is the layout section. I feel as though its very vague and doesn't represent the ride fully. Gcgxrvtj (talk) 14:42, 1 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hello @Gcgxrvtj: I admire your eye for the article's material. Unfortunately, I would advise against these additions.

• According to the Roller Coaster DataBase (RCDB), the element featured on Iron Gwazi is an overbanked curve. Generally, an overbank becomes an inversion once it exceeds 135 degrees, where riders are more inverted than sideways (a helpful infographic). This is, more-or-less, the best we have on what becomes an inversion because manufacturers have introduced nuanced elements to their roller coasters in recent years that are not as cut and dry as the vertical loops of ye-olde days. While, yes, Busch Gardens does officially state as a fact that Iron Gwazi has 3 inversions, there has been no official statement on the banked angle of this element or further synthesis produced by reliable secondary sources that could confirm this interpretation. We often rely on indepdent sources to clarify if a statement is true. From what we have gathered, those who do provide the interpretation have cited this element as an overbanked curve, not an inversion (e.g. American Coaster Enthusiasts, Theme Park Insider). Although RCDB is not the definitive source of all roller coaster information, it is probably the best reliable database for statistical information on roller coasters (see further discussions at Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Amusement Parks#Reliable source discussion).
• As for the layout, I would not add additional information for two main reasons: conciseness and lack of reliable sources. On the books (or our webpages), we strive to have articles that are easy to understand for readers of all knowledge ranges, that are "straightforward, succinct, easily understood language and structure articles with consistent, reader-friendly layouts". Too much detail of the ride's layout generally would have little interest to a broader audience, and likely only for individuals who really like roller coasters. Unless a reliable secondary source has information about the theme, station, details of the ride experience, etc. we tend to leave them off the Wiki. Though, I know of specific information that might be pertinent to the article, such as steel supports being used to hold up parts of the wooden structure, there have not been published reliable sources that would verify my observation, and I, therefore, cannot include such information.

I state such not to discourage you from editing or researching this topic further, but to explain why the article's information is currently the way it is. I do hope this helps a bit. If you would like, feel free to drop by our WikiProject, as we have more resources that may assist you in your editing journey. :) Adog (Talk・Cont) 15:08, 2 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Thank you for taking time to reply.

I understand concerning the number of inversions

I have to disagree with you regarding the amount of detail in the layout section. Providing a detailed layout section will allow people who are curious about the sensations and forces to "feel" the ride for themselves. Also, if people are on Wikipedia researching this ride, the layout section is crucial in informing unknowing people about the elements present. Currently, after the overbank turn, the true layout is extremely hard to picture due to the use of extremely vague phrases like " a series of banked turns" and "small hill." Someone who truly wants to learn more about Gwazi will have a very hard time in understanding the elements included. I have ridden Gwazi myself various times and can also comment on the ride experience based off my own experiences (I'm even going to Busch Gardens again next Sunday and can . I would like to reassure you that if I were to edit the layout section, I would make sure to keep it as concise as possible while still painting a vivid description of the ride.

Thank you for your consideration Gcgxrvtj (talk) 20:22, 2 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Gcgxrvtj: In that case I think that may suffice, added with reliable sources.

As a guide, we usually keep the layout to simple descriptions based on what the roller coaster train traverses (e.g. simple turns, climbs, descent, banking). Generally, the reliable source is the official POV that is non-copyrighted, but the APARKS WikiProject may consider to depreciate this source in the future (see Wikipedia talk:WikiProject Amusement Parks#YouTube). The reasoning being, simple descriptions can be verified by anyone with any knowledge if they watch a video or go on the ride. The train will always follow its exact layout of banking left, dipping, or climbing. Anything more in detail, such as statistics, specific elements, or surrounding environment would need reliable sources that provide commentary for the observations (RCDB, a review from a newspaper, a reliable enthusiast news page) (see WP:PRIMARY #2 & #3). These descriptors are what individuals not so familiar with the ride might not know, so a source that details this information is important.

I would advise against descriptors about sensations or forces riders feel as those can vary between ride experiences, and are generally considered original research as sensation is subjective, not an objective detail of the ride's layout.

Feel free to take a crack at it! Ride experience sections are my tricky spot to write. I have seen some ride experience sections written like a two-five paragraph essay (please, no), which is always my concern haha. For reference on how ride sections are written, you may consider looking at APARKS Good Articles or Featured Articles. My forte is mainly history on these topics, but we do implore members to go out and experience the parks and rides to better understand the topic (a personal favorite roller coaster). If you would like additional help, feel free to reach out to any of our APARKS members. We'd be happy to help! Adog (Talk・Cont) 00:53, 3 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Awesome,

Glad I can contribute to my Favorite roller coaster's wiki page. Also, no worries about the forces. Forces and sensations vary even from morning to night so I really just wanna clean it up and avoid general sayings like " it goes through some banks and hills." Gcgxrvtj (talk) 01:13, 3 February 2023 (UTC)[reply]

Hey! I just submitted my edits for the Ride experience. Thank you for letting me take part in this! Please let me know if there's anything else you may like me to edit. Gcgxrvtj (talk) 18:49, 14 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]

@Gcgxrvtj: No need for thanks, Wikipedia is open to everyone. I hope I was more guiding than dictating. If you have any interest in helping improve our project feel free to continue editing and maybe joining WP:APARKS, as we are always seeking new members. If not, we hope you continue on with your successful education. Happy editing! Adog (Talk・Cont) 23:02, 14 March 2023 (UTC)[reply]