Jive Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 It looks like someone got into the park a little early (probably an employee) and took a couple of interesting shots. Flags for Patriot didn't show up until June. The hotlinks in the topic don't seem to work all of the time but there is a direct link to the album at the bottom of the page. http://jlovesee.proboards47.com/index.cgi?board=general&action=display&thread=1206394516&page=1 The flags in those 3 photos are pretty spread out. You can see how big the area is in the attachment. A ride on the train will probably expose even more flags.
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 You do realize that they sometimes put up flags like that if they are fixing a water main, right? It could be anything.... --Robb
Jive Posted April 5, 2008 Author Posted April 5, 2008 That would fit in nicely with the water main theme.
Sticky Nicky Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 I don't know, Renegade had markings all over the place right around this point in 2006, but they didn't really start the dirty work until August/September so it very well could be a big coaster. Who knows, maybe it will be the rumored GCI.
JimmyBo Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 I have to agree with Robb. If the flags are blue or green that means they are usually repairing some sort of underground utility. However, if the flags are red or pink then that usually indicates a removal of some ground. At least that's what "flags" or survey markers mean in some states. Jimmy "I've dealt with a lot of survey markers" Bo
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 ^ Must be for a Hannah Montana ride then. So my official two guesses are: 1. Worlds longest and fastest water main 2. Hannah Montana Motion Simulator
holyblakbelt Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 Well knowing how well Renegade did for VF, it could be a GCI. But it could be a water main themed coaster.
ebl Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 "Must be for a Hannah Montana ride then." (Robb) Robb, you're coming over to my house and getting the Diet Coke off of my screen... Eric
robbalvey Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 ^ There are people you can talk to who can help you with your drinking problem. --Robb
TheRapidsNerd Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 Hannah Montana---The Ride. Y'know, there's just something wrong about how that sounds... After Robb cleans the diet coke off your screen, you come over and clean the gatorade off mine buddy. Good one.
astroworldfan1 Posted April 5, 2008 Posted April 5, 2008 ^ Must be for a Hannah Montana ride then. So my official two guesses are: 1. Worlds longest and fastest water main 2. Hannah Montana Motion Simulator My prayers have been answered! There is a God! -Tatum "I have issues" G.
CoasterComet Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 ^YOU, have issues? Can I sign up!? They are building an all new Zambezi Zinger Making good on their *stupid* mistakes. Next is to redo Timberwolf like when it first opened. Then of course, a new Orient Express, this time built by Intamin. Geesh... gotta love CFair... NOT!
sixflagsguy5 Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 I wouldn't get too excited about flags popping up. Especially if they're that far apart from each other in the park and there are only 3. I have nicor markers all over my front lawn and I'm not getting a new coaster.
Jive Posted April 6, 2008 Author Posted April 6, 2008 Employees who were there for dry run yesterday said that the area is littered with flags but you can only see them when you ride the train.
Johnny Upsidedown Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 It could be anything at this point. However I remember talking with people in the PR department at the Patriot Media Day and was told that if Patriot did well for the park that CF would be adding more great things to the park. In a sense they would increase the budget for future projects. My guess would be that the markers are from a recent survey of the area and could very well be for a new coaster, considering the size of where the markers are.
JimmyBo Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 Maybe the train is getting a tunnel with a Hannah Montana animatronic singing on top of a new water main.
steel Posted April 6, 2008 Posted April 6, 2008 It seems like some people aren't clear on this. It's interesting to us because we've been getting hints for a long time that we need to ride the train on opening day. That's all they'll tell us. If this isn't what they're talking about, I don't know what is.
Six Flags Addict Posted April 7, 2008 Posted April 7, 2008 Sounds interesting but I won't get excited until I see pics of all of these flags. I do hope WoF does get something new next year though.
Hobbesx2 Posted April 8, 2008 Posted April 8, 2008 This sounds awesome. I am so excited. I think I will be there for opening day, I'll snap some pictures on the train.
Jive Posted April 12, 2008 Author Posted April 12, 2008 The park opened today and I went up there to get a look at the area in question for myself. It's flag-a-licous. They're everywhere on the backside of the park and now trees over by Fury of the Nile are marked as well. After a train ride this is my best guess on the flag locations. You can only see a couple of the flags from inside the park you'll have to ride the train to see the bulk of them. Here's a couple of flags shots. http://showip.be/url/ar9
steel Posted April 12, 2008 Posted April 12, 2008 Holy crap, that's big enough to be a small expansion! I knew it was big, but wow.
hemmy Posted April 13, 2008 Posted April 13, 2008 I am going to Worlds of Fun in 2 weeks so I will try and see for myself.
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