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Maybe Dive coasters will be the next thing for the flagships, considering there are rumors of one for SFMM. Though they really should just bite the bullet in put gigas in L.A, Jersey, and Chicago at the very least. I guess time will tell...

Since LAUSD and government employees are off, it might be a gravel lot type of day...

How is Six Flags and Vekoma's working relationship currently? I know they had some issues in the past, and wasn't Six Flags responsible for making Vekoma file bankruptcy back in the early 2000's? The reason why I ask, is because once every park in the chain has a Joker and/or Justice League, they'll need a new ride to mass-clone. These new Vekoma launched coasters (Firestorm and Space Warp) look like they are stock rides meant to be cloned and probably relatively inexpensive. Right up Six Flags' alley

My point is that the amount of posts flowing in from people who can't believe that they closed the ride so early is insane. Sure, there's always the possibility that they did it because this is going to be a world-beating supercoaster that requires all of this extra time... but closing a ride that was expensive to run that very few people actually cared about for a Halloween event where they were so short staffed that rides like Sky Ride and one side of Gemeni were routinely sitting closed even on days when they were so packed that Gemeni was pulling an 85 minute wait because it could only run one side because they didn't have enough staff so they could save money and send staff elsewhere isn't really that crazy of a thought. Combine this with the fact that closing it on opening night of Halloweekends drummed up excitement about the future of the ride, got a lot of people to show up on a day that would have otherwise been relatively slow and allowed them to have a cool tie in with the kick off of their Halloween event and closing it when they did was a great idea regardless of the construction timeline. Also, Hurler was most likely closed this year for budget. No visible work was going on and it's still not... so the thought of closing an unpopular coaster for budget isn't exactly foreign to them. I see your point, especially in regards to budget/staffing issues. But I can also see chickenbowl's point that not only did they close it early but they immediately started working on it. I think that's why a lot of us assumed it would be for '17 because track immediately showed up and they started hacking away at the structure. Now that we've seen that they're not going at as fervently a pace as it looked in the beginning, 2018 all but makes sense.

Great pictures!! Crazy to think Viper is turning 27 this year! I know most people won't miss it if/when it goes, but I will. It has such a commanding presence in the park's skyline, it will be really weird not seeing it there one day.

Welp I guess we now know Joker will have green and purple supports like the one at SFOT. I'd imagine the SFNE version won't be any different

1.Superman Krypton 2 Bizarro 3.Dominator 4.Batman: The Dark Night 5.Medusa . . . . . Scream Rougarou

That looks amazing!!! So loving Vekoma's new stuff

Hopefully all this uncharacteristic wet weather we're having in So Cal isn't delaying construction too much.

Hopefully Premier, Vekoma, and Zamperla didn't lose money from this venture. Crazy how business works sometimes.

I wonder if there's any chance this could be a Blue Fire clone but with spinning cars, considering they tested the spinning cars on it. I think it'd be great to have one on the U.S.

Intriguing and sad at the same time

Now I have that 3OH!3 song in my head... don't trust a h** never trust a h**

That's a pretty color, wonder where it's going

A used mediocre ride installed an hour away from an even more mediocre version of the same ride. Hmmmmm...

Definitely seems to be the case for VF, MiA, Dorney, and WoF. I mean it's nice that CF invests money into the park's infrastructure, but guests want new thrills too. I guess as long as these parks sustain their attendance and revenue, Ouimet and Co. see no point in adding new coasters.

I really can't see Cedar Point parting with Wicked Twister. Compared to most coasters, it has a relatively small foot print. I can't imagine what the park could/would replace it with that would be comparable. Also, I love Wicked Twister, so I'd hate to see it leave the park. Rumor is false because it would be relocated to Dorney, if anywhere. Michigan's Adventure would get those tarps that cover parts of the queue.

Love the look of the new Vekomas, I guess I cant hate on them anymore And that mega-lite

1. What is the name of your home park? Universal Studios Hollywood/Magic Mountain 2. Do you own a coaster related T-shirt? Not coaster related but I do own a Cedar Point T-shirt 3. Do you enjoy Vekoma SLCs? Bye Felicia 4. Name the first 3 coasters that come to mind. Goliath, Millennium Force, Skyrush 5. One park you would definitely never go back to is... Six Flags America 6. Have you ever ridden a drop tower taller than 200 feet? Yes 7. What is your favorite roller coaster? Skyrush 8. When you go to a park three things you must have with you are... Cargo Shorts, Migraine medicine, Dramamine 9. How many times did you visit your home park last season? Five 10. The first Intamin coaster you rode is... Flashback 11. Have you ever spent an entire day at a park alone? Yes 12. The independent park you go to the most is... None 13. Does B&M or Intamin make better hyper coasters? Intamin 14. If it was free, what upcharge ride what you jump on right now? Zamperla Turbo Force 15. What is the best food at your home park? Funnel Cake 16. The name of the worst GCI you've ridden is... Wildcat 17. When you're not riding something at your home park where are you? At work 18. Favorite water ride in a dry park (flume, rapids, etc) Log flume 19. Do you get your photo taken with park mascots? Bye Felicia 20. Name one personal item you've lost at a park. Dignity 21. Name of the worst B&M invert you're ridden is... Sleepy Bullet 22. Name your favorite steel coaster under 125 feet tall. Maverick 23. Name your favorite coaster/ride manufacturer? Premier 24. What waterpark have you visited most often? Raging Waters San Dimas 25. The name of the fastest wooden coaster you have ridden is... El Toro 26. What is the name of the flat ride you've ridden the most? Scrambler 27. Name a ride-related injury you have suffered. Whiplash 28. Favorite Halloween event at a park? Fright Fest 29. Name the most recent Arrow ride or coaster you've been on... Magnum XL 200 30. Name of your favorite ride that never leaves the ground (safari, train, bumper cars, etc) Bumper Cars 31. What ride makes you laugh the most? Skyrush 32. How many RMC's have you ridden? Five 33. Best flat that goes over 100 feet is... Does the pendulum swing higher than 100ft on a giant discovery? If so, then that. 34. When you are on your way to your home park what is one worry that you might have? Crowds 35. Favorite park that is NOT your home park is Cedar Point 36. How many different parks did you go to last season? Five 37. The indoor coaster/dark ride you ride most often is... Home park doesn't have any, YET! 38. When you spend the day at the park what do you drink all day? Energy drinks or water 39. The name of the best B&M you've ridden is? Fury 325 40. Name three other forum members that will fill this out... No clue, no clue, no clue

Yes!

I don't think they would make an announcement if they werent confident it will be approved. Plus maybe the city of San Diego realizes the trouble Sea World is in and will be more cooperative. Sea World brings in so much revenue for the city, now isn't the time to be difficult lol

This reminds me of a ride on Fury 325 I had. A woman sat next to me who had never ridden a coaster. She was so terrified she screamed bloody murder and ended up grabbing on to my arm and not letting go the entire ride, a complete stranger!! At the end she says "I'm sorry, sue me for harrassment if you want, but that was absolutely terrifying, never again". I've never laughed so much on a ride