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^ The fact that it actually had pictures on it meaning that someone had to go through and program them all, was impressive!

Just got the most amazing invite in from Universal for HHN 25! Check this out... It looks like a nice box... Right? Hmmm... What could be in here? OMG! A severed arm with a selfie stick! Best thing ever!!! "I killed this person myself!" Here's the USB drive with the invite... Jack is back!!! We'll be live tweeting from HHN on September 18th! The phone actually had images on it! Jack sent me a package!

Europa Park have announced the "World's First VR Coaster..."

It is not necessary to post a new thread for every single ride you are interested in riding. Also, I'm sure there are lots of videos and reference of certain rides out there. Please try to keep your questions to one post covering several rides.

"Looping" meaning it goes upside down. Outlaw Run is a looping wooden roller coaster, and it has a noticeable lack of loop as well. This is not *technically* correct. I think in general terms, many people including myself use "looping" synonymous for "going upside down" because this is what most people understand and how they refer to "loops" on a coaster that may not even have a single "loop", but if you want to get technical, that is not the case. Corkscrew was the first modern coaster to "go upside down" but it was not the first "looping" coaster, meaning to travel through a vertical loop. While Flip Flap railway was first, it was also not successful. It closed in 1902 and then coasters didn't go upside down again until 1975. Call it what you want, but Revolution was the first "looping" coaster that actually stood the test of time and engineering. There is absolutely marketing value in that.

We don't have any control over media day, who goes, or who works it. That's all up to the park, sorry. EDIT: Sorry, I misunderstood the question. There's a good chance I'll come out for this one!

Exactly. People are so hung up on a "number" that they have stopped looking at real-life examples, like Superman at Discovery Kingdom, Tempesto at BGW, and Batman at Fiesta Texas. All rides where people bitched up a storm about "capacity" for months before the ride opened, threw around numbers and then what happened? Oh, look, the ride opened and the lines weren't that long and no one was complaining. I'm just sick of it. I'd rather NOT have these people on our forums than have to read garbage because some people think they know better. Thank you Garet for at least having a sensible post!

I'm pretty sure that was actually RMC that came up with that. Are you still complaining about it now?

Anyone else who wants to keep complaining about capacity will be given a one week ban and your posts will be removed. Find another aspect of the ride to complain about instead.

And Rolling Thunder. Both of those rides sucked. I'd much rather ride a Larson Super Loop over EITHER of those awful coasters. And the fact that I never stood in line for either of those rides on the many, many packed visits I made to the park when everything else had a line just shows that the park knows that the only people who gave a crap about those rides were self-entitled obnoxious coaster nerds.

There's more to it than that though, especially with GADV. This is what the park has done in the past 8 years: Removed: Removed Chiller Removed GASM Removed Rolling Thunder Closed off entire section of the park past chiller, which put other flats out of commission while they also removed the Intamin 1st Gen Freefall Some rides that were removed (Chaos) were changed to smoking sections rather than replaced with new rides Removed the giant Teepee Added: The Dark Knight - indoor wild mouse The Green Lantern - relocated standup coaster Bizzaro - Medusa is repainted and some of the theming is literally turned upside down, sometimes they turn the fire on too Zumanjaro - Drop tower added to the side of already-built Kingda Ka Safari RIde - The park changed the already existing safari into one that leaves through controlled vehicle from the park and billed it as a new ride. There was an outpost stop added with an upcharged zipline. They didn't add the monkeys back. Larson loop bulled as a coaster S&S 4D coaster that isn't as good as the Intamin version (yes I've ridden both). The capacity and waits for the SFFT version were consistently horrible. That's off the top of my head, sure I've missed something but hopefully not that major. I personally have not bought a SF season pass because I haven't had a reason to go back to GADV (I live in NYC) in the past 3 years and I only go to 1 or 2 other SF parks each summer. My GP friends don't ever feel compelled to go back, usually the saying is "maybe if they add a new big ride, it'll be worth the lines and admission price". When have you last felt compelled to go back to GADV Rob? Do you want to NJ for this ride? Yes there's obviously a lot of investment that was put into the park prior to these past 8 years but really nothing great has been done since Obama's been in office (must be his fault ). I personally get my fair share of credits from travelling for work and then staying a few extra days to go to parks like SFFT, Alton Towers and Thorpe, BGT, etc. And I do one day want to go back and relive Nitro and El Toro and Ka. But to see what's been added to the park recently, or lack thereof, has just been disappointing considering what parks like SFMM and SFGA receive, and everybody here would agree that GADV was once grouped with those parks in terms of SF money allotment. That they have to tear down an entire waterfront theater space for a ride that has a smaller footprint than a Togo heartline twister also confuses me. Here's to hoping for those dueling launched wingriders that reuse Chiller's station, theme to Batman vs. Superman, and dominate that aforementioned closed off area of the park in two years I guess... This is EXACTLY the kind of "self-entitled, obnoxious, stupid coaster enthusiast" drivel I'm talking about! Listen to yourself!!! The park has actually IMPROVED quite a bit and you're making rides like Zumanjaro sound like nothing because it's on the "already built Kingda Ka." Really?!??! And you're complaining about monkeys?!?!?! And teepees!?!?! Seriously, you're an idiot. Please get off our forums.

Oh god. Please. Don't. Say. "Low Capacity" again. Otherwise it's going to be another 768 pages of why it isn't a low capacity ride. I really wish people could hear how incredibly stupid they sound when they keep claiming it's a low capacity ride. Two examples for you: Tempesto and Batman! Seriously, other than peak hours or peak days, I haven't heard about Batman at SFFT getting insanely long lines! Where is this info about it being such a horrible low-capacity ride coming from? I'll tell you - stupid roller coaster enthusiasts, that's where.

Perfect. Gonna keep quoting this later on when it gets buried by annoying fanboy complaints.

I'm one of those idiots......nice addition to my local park, but it isn't my style/dissappointed that this is coming as the "big addition" to SFGA....so there! I'm sorry, but how does your logic explain that this isn't a "big addition?" And don't try to tell me that it's because it's a "clone" because I'll just throw Batman right back in your face. And don't try to tell me it's because it's a "short ride" because then I'll just throw Zumanjaro right back in your face. You are welcome to your own opinion, but so am I. And in my opinion, people who are complaining about this are self-entitled, obnoxious, stupid coaster enthusiasts that I wish weren't part of our community.

...and this gives a GCI coaster the awesome airtime it never had! Now they just need to do this with more GCI woodies! Gwazi...can you be next?

Kind of interesting to see they used one of our photos from the Fun Spot B-Roll shoot for their campaign! Jack should invoice them!

Intense and Snake-Like Mega Water Slide Complex to Debut in 2016 Pits Six Riders Against Each Other and Stands Nearly 60-Feet Tall at Six Flags White Water MARIETTA, Ga. — September 3, 2015 — Recently named one of the Top 10 Amusement and Water Parks in the country, Six Flags White Water is off to the races in 2016 with the addition of the all-new Wahoo Racer. The thrilling multi-lane water slide complex will be the largest in the world and add to the park’s impressive line-up of more than 50 slides and attractions at the South’s Most Thrilling Water Park. “This new massive water slide complex will provide our guests the chance to challenge friends and family members for the ultimate crown of Wahoo Racer champion,” said Six Flags Atlanta Properties Park President Dale Kaetzel. “Our new slide complex continues our commitment of providing Six Flags White Water guests with the best water park in the Southeast.” The two-tiered mat slider will send racers through an intense, snake-like stretch of multi-colored tubes and then into track-like style sprinting lanes and will feature: A tower standing nearly 60-feet and easily visible from Interstate 75 where the park is located; Speeds of up to 40 feet per second; and Six aero-dynamic designed water toboggans for the ultimate competing thrill. Six Flags White Water and Wahoo Racer will open for the 2016 season in mid-May. For more information about Wahoo Racer, the recently added 100-foot tall Dive Bomber and other exciting attractions at White Water, visit sixflags.com/whitewater. - See more at: https://www.sixflags.com/whitewater/attractions/new-2016/news-release#sthash.e2J4nKl7.dpuf

Yes. Be patient.

12th Coaster “Fireball” Coming to Six Flags New England in 2016 Coaster Capital of New England Introducing Seven-Story Looping Roller Coaster AGAWAM, Mass — September 03, 2015 — Six Flags New England, the Coaster Capital of New England, today announced plans to add a giant looping roller coaster to its already impressive lineup of thrills. The Fireball will offer the ultimate in adrenaline and thrills as the theme park continues to introduce the latest in ride technology for its guests in New England. “We take great pride in creating incredible, one-of-a-kind ride experiences for our guests here at Six Flags New England,” said John Winkler, Park President. “Every year, we are excited to offer something new for our guests and this year is no exception. Our team is beyond thrilled to introduce our 12th coaster, Fireball, opening in spring 2016.” Fireball adds a unique ride experience to Six Flags New England featuring:  An exciting looping coaster seating 24 passengers in face-to-face positions;  A pendulum style takeoff with multiple 360⁰ revolutions;  An additional 360⁰ revolution when the train reverses mid-course;  Heights of over seven-stories tall;  An approximate two-minute ride time. The giant, looping coaster will be located in the Rockville area of the park. Fireball is expected to open in late spring of 2016, and riders must be at least 48 inches tall to ride. For more information about upcoming 2016 Six Flags rides and attractions, including a video highlighting the new rides, visit http://www.sixflags.com/2016news The park is also thrilled to announce a change to the iconic steel coaster, Bizarro. The ride will be relaunched as Superman™ The Ride in spring 2016. The iconic coaster has been named 2015’s Best Roller Coaster by readers of USA TODAY and 10Best and is the winner of five Golden Ticket Awards. To create an even better ride experience, Superman™ The Ride will offer Super Hero music and theming throughout this epic coaster. Riders will feel like Superman™ as they climb over 20 stories into the air and race down like a speeding bullet at 77 miles per hour. Guests will also experience twists, turns and weightlessness along the coaster’s one mile of track. Thrill-seekers will not want to miss this heroic coaster as Superman™ The Ride regains its title at the Coaster Capital of New England Six Flags New England is also announcing the start of 2016 Season Pass sales with its special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend featuring the best deal of the year – savings up to 65% off on 2016 Passes! September 3 through September 7, guests will receive a free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with every Pass purchased. Gold Season Passes include admission to Six Flags New England, and any other Six Flags theme park, as well as free parking and special admission for friends. 2016 Season Passes provide unlimited visits to Fright Fest® at Six Flags New England in 2015 and all of 2016. Pass holders may also purchase a Gold Season Dining Pass, which includes a lunch, dinner, and snack during every park visit, plus they will receive a 2016 All Season Sport Bottle for unlimited drink refills. Gold Season Dining Passes may be used at any Six Flags theme park.

3 New Thrill Rides Coming in 2016 At Six Flags Fiesta Texas Major Boardwalk Area Enhancements Feature New Guest Amenities Prepare for sensory overload as three new mind-bending rides anchor an exciting new Fiesta Bay Boardwalk in 2016 at the Thrill Capital of South Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Guests will find themselves looping, spinning, and soaring as they experience the new high-adrenaline thrills on Fireball, featuring a massive 7-story looping frenzy; Hurricane Force 5, where riders take on the power of a storm and swirl round-and-round while soaring high into the air; and Spinsanity, the ultimate whirling adventure for daredevil riders. “The entire Fiesta Bay Boardwalk area at Fiesta Texas will undergo a spectacular transformation in 2016. The three incredible new attractions will bring completely new types of thrills for our guests, as will our new culinary and interactive games offerings,” said Park President Neal Thurman. “The new Boardwalk will have all the excitement and ambiance of a favorite seaside getaway.” Headlining the 2016 roster of thrills is a Texas-original, Fireball. With its unique seating pattern, Fireball will deliver an unanticipated weightless swirling action as guests encounter: A “face-off” with 24 riders seated face-to-face to begin their journey; The thrill of being rocketed both forward and backward, through a bedlam of loops; Being suspended upside down 72 feet in the air. Another distinct offering in this new trio of thrills – Hurricane Force 5 will rotate both clockwise and counter-clockwise with guests sitting on motorcycle-like seats facing outward. This giant 24-passenger hurricane-shaped disc will arc from side to side on an almost 5-story high half-pipe track while rotating at 14 revolutions per minute. This innovative attraction is a first-of-its-kind in the state. A third new attraction, Spinsanity, will send riders spinning, twisting and rolling through a cycle of classic, thrilling fun. This modern adaptation of a traditional Tilt-A-Whirl will provide more panoramic, unobstructed views and will be unveiled the same year as the 90th Anniversary of the original boardwalk favorite. In addition to these three new thrill rides, the entire Boardwalk area will receive additional guest amenities, including new, brighter facades for all current Boardwalk offerings; new food and games locations; and refreshed wooden planking underfoot throughout! For more information about upcoming 2016 Six Flags rides and attractions, including a video highlighting the new rides, visit http://www.sixflags.com/2016news - See more at: https://www.sixflags.com/fiestatexas/attractions/new-2016/news-release#sthash.ZRqIP3Jz.dpuf

Fireball Blazes Into Six Flags St. Louis in 2016 Theme Park Adds New Looping Thrill Ride to Its Heart-Pounding Line-Up Six Flags St. Louis, the Coaster Capital of Missouri, will heat things up in 2016 with the new Fireball. This looping thrill ride will give guests a pure adrenaline rush as they go forward, backward and upside down. Fireball features a single loop that riders will travel back and forth in, pendulum style, as they build up speed to soar head over heels. Seated back to back, guests will rocket through a series of 360° revolutions stopping upside down for some insane hang time before reversing directions. “This high-thrill attraction combines suspense and anticipation, and will be a hit with teens and families alike” said Dave Roemer, park president. “With the forward and backward motion as well as the inverted hang-time, Fireball will deliver the kind of intense thrills our guests have come to expect from Six Flags St. Louis.” 7 stories tall; 24 seats in unique “face-off” design, with guests seated back to back and face to face 360 degree revolutions; Inverted hang time with riders suspended upside down. This new thriller will be located in the Illinois section of the park where the Rush Street Flyer currently sits. Fireball is set to open late spring 2016. - See more at: https://www.sixflags.com/stlouis/attractions/new-2016/news-release#sthash.vQ4uMlCf.dpuf

La Ronde in Montreal is set to bring guests exciting new adventures as it flips the trains on the iconic Vampire coaster to run backward, and adds two rides in an all-new section of the park: Avenue Aventure: Phoenix — a flying scooter ride that puts guests in control as they soar against the wind; and Gravitor — a fun adventure that lifts guests high above the ground as they turn around and around in an ocean of lights and sounds for a real dance party in the sky!

Giant Interactive Water Attraction Coming to Six Flags America in 2016 Splashwater Falls to Keep Families Cool at Maryland’s Largest Theme Park Six Flags America, the region’s largest theme park, today announced the addition of Splashwater Falls in spring 2016. The giant new interactive water playground will feature dozens of slides, nets, sprays, geysers and thrills for the whole family to enjoy. To top off the fun a super-sized, tipping bucket atop the huge play structure will dump water on guests throughout the day. Parents can relax on a freeform deck surrounding Splashwater Falls complete with new lounge chairs and umbrellas. The little ones will enjoy exploring a variety of water play platforms, fountains, jets and water curtains, plus open and enclosed slides keeping everyone cool in the hot Maryland summer. “Our guests recognize Six Flags America as a favorite destination for having fun with friends and family, and our Hurricane Harbor water park is the perfect place to play and beat the heat,” said Rick Howarth, park president. “The addition of Splashwater Falls demonstrates our commitment to giving guests something new to experience every year.” Splashwater Falls will complement the variety of experiences for the whole family including thrilling attractions like Tornado, a six-story funnel of fun; Bonzai Pipelines, the high altitude drop slide, Castaway Creek lazy river and the largest wave pool in the region. With the addition of this new attraction, Hurricane Harbor will keep its place as the favorite summer destination for families from Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C. and beyond to cool off. - See more at: https://www.sixflags.com/america/attractions/new-2016/news-release#sthash.ldjjGsRC.dpuf

Lightning is Headed for The Great Escape! Six Flags Great Escape Announces 2016 Thrill Ride Six Flags Great Escape today announced the addition of the hair-raising Greezed Lightnin’ in 2016. The all-new super looping thrill ride will rocket guests 360 degrees, reach exhilarating speeds and leave them hanging, waiting for more. Greezed Lightnin’ will seat 24 riders in “face-off” position and begin to rock forward and backward, pendulum style. Once the train reaches maximum height, guests experience one of the longest suspended hang-times – over 70 feet in the air, upside down. Thrill seekers are then hurled through a series of seven full inversions, both frontward and backward, offering sheer looping mayhem. The new attraction will be located across from Thunder Alley in one of the most historic and visible sections of the park. Greezed Lightnin’s impressive lights and flames will transport guests back in time with its 1950’s theme and hot rod inspiration. “From high speeds, to suspenseful hang time and countless inversions, Greezed Lightnin’ will rev up the engine of every thrill seeker,” said Eric Gilbert, park president, Six Flags Great Escape Resort. “We are also excited that the ride will have a flashy 50’s theme to ‘recharge’ this historic section of our park.” Six Flags Great Escape is also announcing the start of 2016 Season Pass sales with its special Flash Sale through Labor Day weekend featuring the best deal of the year – savings up to 65% off on 2016 Passes! September 3 through September 7, guests will receive a free upgrade to a Gold Season Pass with every Pass purchased. Gold Season Passes include admission to both Six Flags Great Escape and Splashwater Kingdom, and any other Six Flags theme park, as well as free parking and special admission for friends. 2016 Season Passes provide unlimited visits to Fright Fest® at Six Flags Great Escape in 2015 and all of 2016. - See more at: https://www.sixflags.com/greatescape/attractions/new-2016/news-release#sthash.rGTc9Blt.dpuf

World’s First DC Super Friends Kids’ Area to Headline Major Park Renovation for 2016 Season 12 Rides and Attractions within Two New Themed Areas at Six Flags Over Georgia AUSTELL, Ga. — September 3, 2015 — Thrilling family fun is in the works, as Six Flags Over Georgia today announced the all-new DC SUPER FRIENDS themed area and the all-new Bugs Bunny Boomtown for the 2016 season. The two new areas will feature 12 rides and attractions, in what will become the perfect family destination spot within the Thrill Capital of the South. “These two new sections of the park will offer families hours and hours of fun with attractions mom, dad and the kids can experience together,” said Park President Dale Kaetzel. “This latest expansion continues our multi-year plan to provide thrills for guests of all ages and includes the addition of Hurricane Harbor in 2014, two new devious rides in Gotham City in 2015 and other additions planned for the future.” The original Dolphin Show area, which has remained at the park since the 1990’s, will be transformed into the epicenter for the all-new DC Super Friends kids’ area and will feature 5 new attractions, including: · Superman Tower of Power, which releases the dare devil in the bravest of souls throughout this 65-foot tall bouncing thrill ride; · The Batcopters, an opportunity to help save the City of Gotham by flying high in the sky; · Wonder Woman Flight School, where pilots can take flight and control their own invisible jet; · Harley Quinn Mirror Maze, filled with disproportioned mirrors and devious stares; and · The Joker Funhouse Coaster, the ultimate family thrill ride to show no fear and conquer the Super-Villain through 900 feet of track at 30 miles per hour. The park’s current children’s area, Bugs Bunny World, will be re-themed to Bugs Bunny Boomtown and feature seven attractions, including: · Daffy Ducks Bucket Blasters, a wild and crazy family water battle; · Speedy Gonzales Speed Boats, where guests will be screaming “Andale Andale” on six speed boats; · Bugs Bunny High Sea Adventure, a chance to fly through the air on a junior sea-worthy quest; · Yosemite Sam’s Wacky Wagons, an old western spin on a junior ferris wheel perfect for junior cowpokes; · Looney Tunes Adventure Camp, an interactive playground with Bugs Bunny and all the Looney Tunes characters; · Acme Trucking Company, a monster truck driving voyage to help Wile E. Coyote try to capture the Road Runner; and · Tweety’s Tweehouse, a 20-foot up and down journey into the little chirping bird’s nest. Bugs Bunny Boomtown is scheduled to open for the 2016 season in early spring and the DC Super Friends themed area is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend. For more information about upcoming 2016 Six Flags rides and attractions, including a video highlighting the new rides, visit http://www.sixflags.com/2016news. Six Flags White Water! It is off to the races to see who is the fastest in the family, as Six Flags White Water adds the new 60-foot tall exhilarating Wahoo Racer water slide. The multi-lane mat racing slide complex is the largest slide of its kind in the world at the South’s Most Thrilling Water Park. Riders will experience the thrill of racing against their friends and family members reaching speeds of up to 40 feet per second on six aero-dynamic designed water toboggans.