happyscrappy Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Ok, so I've been to SF Great Adventure a number of times and every time I've gone Houdini's Great Escape has been closed. The description on the Six Flags website is sort of vague. What exactly is this ride/attraction? Is it worth making time for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 Houdini's Great Escape is a Vekoma Madhouse flat ride. http://www.vekoma.com/rides_fam_attractions/madhouse.htm This paragraph basically sums up the ride: The basic unit that creates this effect of physical and optical illusion consists of several rows of seats attached to a swaying gondola within a rotating drum. Show features during the show or pre-show, build up the suspense - a magician for instance could be casting an imaginary spell over the audience in the room, and then letting the seats rock and the room revolve during the show. The guests will leave happily surprised believing that the rules of gravity have just been fooled right in front of them. Basically, a swinging room with some themng to give guests an illusion of something happening. This ride is only worth making time for if you have young kids, not a thrillseeker, or enjoy cheesy theme park shows, if you ask me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnage Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 This ride is only worth making time for if you have young kids, not a thrillseeker, or enjoy cheesy theme park shows, if you ask me. I respectuflly disagree. I find the Vekoma mad houses very trippy, and alot of fun. They might not be thrilling, but they are alot of fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyscrappy Posted May 3, 2007 Author Share Posted May 3, 2007 Thanks for the link and the info everyone! I'm kind of bummed that it's never been open when I've been there - it looks sort of cool. Ok, mystery solved! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted May 3, 2007 Share Posted May 3, 2007 BTW, is your screen name a Clerks reference? --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyscrappy Posted May 4, 2007 Author Share Posted May 4, 2007 Robb- Yes it is! One of my all time favorite movies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Director_Guy Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 Mother: Happy Scrappy Hero Pup. Annoying kid: Happy Scrappy! Happy Scrappy! Mother: It's her favorite. Randall: Obviously... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Fan Posted May 4, 2007 Share Posted May 4, 2007 I'm kind of bummed that it's never been open when I've been there - it looks sort of cool You do know SFNE has the same ride right? (just not as themed inside) Seeing how you say you're in Boston MA.. Im guessing you have been to SFNE... Just go ride it there Canobie "But I like GAdvs better....." Fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDG Posted May 5, 2007 Share Posted May 5, 2007 Can you guys see this ? http://www.vekoma.com/rides_fam_attractions/madhouse/Madhouse%20Six%20Flags%20Holland_big.wmv It's a very nice promotional video for the Mad House ride, filmed at "Merlin's Magic Castle" at Walibi World (formerly Six Flags Holland). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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