Mind Eraser Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Hey everybody! This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags America (SFA), this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page. Official Park Website Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy! --Robb _____________________________________________________ 2005 February 24th, 2005 - water to be upgraded/expanded to Hurricane Harbor - SEE BELOW! July 5th, 2005 - Woman dies of heart at Hurricane Harbor 2007 December 18th, 2006 - Tony Hawk Halfpipe announced for Hurricane Harbor in 2008 2008 May 24th, 2008 - Tony Hawk's Halfpipe opens today July 30th, 2008 - Frightorium (haunted house during Fright Fest) suffers seriuos fire damage 2009 April 4th, 2009 - Thomas Town announces for 2010 2010 February 10th, 2010 - Details of Thomas Town announced May 13th, 2010 - Rumor of a Tony Hawk Big Spin (which never materializes) 2011 April 8th, 2011 - Zoomazon Falls waterslides to be installed in 2011 June 9th, 2011 - SFA announces that Skull Mountain will permanently close in 30 days June 13th, 2011 - First rumor that Iron Wolf will be moved from SF Great America September 1st, 2011 - It is confirmed that Iron Wolf is being moved and renamed Apocalypse September 4th, 2011 - Skull Mountain demolition pictures December 7th, 2011 - Rick Howarth to become park's new president! 2012 April 2nd, 2012 - Apocalypse track work completed June 7th, 2012 - Apocalypse Media Day August 30th, 2012 - Bonzai Pipelines Announced! 2013 January 10th, 2013 - Small fire reported near bumper cars building July 5th, 2013 - The local NBC affiliate is reporting that SFA will now more easily be able to build rides over 200 feet high August 28th, 2013 - Park to get new Mardi Gras themed land with two new rides! August 29th, 2013 - Ragin Cajun moving from SFGAm to SFA 2014 June 20th, 2014 - Rajun Cajun opens, station still a work in progress August 28th, 2014 - Bourbon Street Fireball announced for 2015 2015 April 6th, 2015 - SFA season opens with Joker's Jinx under repair September 3rd, 2015 - Splashwater Falls (interactive play structure) 2016 September 1st, 2016 - Wonder Woman: Lasso of Truth (Star Flyer) announced 2017 August 31st, 2017 - Wahoo River to replace Castaway Creek 2018 August 30th, 2018 - conversion of Apocalypse to Firebird, with floorless trains announced 2019 August 29th, 2019 - Harley Quinn Spinsanity announced for 2020 _____________________________________________________ Original Post: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/america/P ... 22405.html Two new big slides, a new beach area, new restaurants, new paint, and new name: Paradise Island no more. -kip- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frozenflames Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 All I can say is THANK GOD! That waterpark has not been updated since I moved to Maryland nine years ago, unless you count that Crocodile Cal's Beachhouse as an update. A lot of those rides needed serious refurbishment, and hopefully, with this facelift, they'll get it. The only thing I have to complain about is the fact that they're changing the name to Hurricane Harbor. It's so predictable. At least with Paradise Island, it was somewhat original. Well, at any rate, it will definitely be more fun to go to this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime 2000 Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 Good lord, not ANOTHER Tornado! Thats 5 Tornado's opening this year at SF parks alone (SFSTL, SFDL, SFAW, SFKK and now this one). Plus Michigans Adventure is getting one. At this rate, every SF park will have a Tornado by 2008. Still, its nice to hear SF is adding something to this slightly forgotten park, should be nice to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 At least they're cloning a good ride!!! Not like the SLC wave of the 90's!! Elissa "waterpark enthusiast!" Alvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted February 24, 2005 Share Posted February 24, 2005 I just hope they pull out all the green astro turf and put in some trees. It felt like an overgrown miniature golf course to me. If it they do the same thing they did to SFNE's waterpark when they Hurricane Harborize it, it should be a big success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerekRx Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 That waterpark certainly needs some new rides. Now I'm really sad that I didn't get a season pass to SFA for Valentines Day. Glad to see though that this waterpark and SFDLs are finally getting some much deserved attention; though it does affect my market up here in Derek's Garden Hose Kingdom North. Derek "Still like the Toilet Bowl ride the best!" Ruth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston Thrills Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Good lord, not ANOTHER Tornado! Thats 5 Tornado's opening this year at SF parks alone (SFSTL, SFDL, SFAW, SFKK and now this one). Plus Michigans Adventure is getting one. At this rate, every SF park will have a Tornado by 2008. Sorry to be anal, but this just bothers me. SFAW is not getting a Tornado. Splashtown is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Randomness Posted February 26, 2005 Share Posted February 26, 2005 Look another Tornado! It seems like every waterpark seems to be getting them. The free admission thing is kinda cool. I wish Disney would do that sort with DCA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mind Eraser Posted July 5, 2005 Author Share Posted July 5, 2005 A woman died of cardiac arrest last night at Hurricane Harbor, located inside of Six Flags America. She died on the Shark Attack waterslide. -kip- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingScooter Posted July 5, 2005 Share Posted July 5, 2005 Though i haven't heard anything about that one yet, here's a few more for last weekend. http://www.rideaccidents.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECZenith Posted July 6, 2005 Share Posted July 6, 2005 They were teasing this on the news today, showing about 5 different SFNE Hurricane Harbor slides. They were only saying "Death at waterpark". I assumed it was SFNE because I didn't catch the story, but this clears it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 BOWIE, MD - (December 17, 2007) - Six Flags America invites everyone to “skate the wake” this summer as it announces a truly awesome water adventure at its Hurricane Harbor water park for the 2008 season: the first ever Tony Hawk’s Halfpipe! This edgy waterslide, branded after the superstar skateboarder Tony Hawk for its similarity in shape to that of a skateboarding halfpipe and its intense experience, offers a new form of watery thrills for the entire family! “We are ecstatic to be adding Tony Hawk’s Halfpipe to our already stellar water park lineup. This is a water ride that teens, tweens and parents alike can enjoy,” said Six Flags America park president, Terry Prather. “This incredible ride is the highlight of a family entertainment package for 2008 that is unsurpassed in this region!” Tony Hawk’s Halfpipe stands four stories tall and sends Guests flying down one side of the halfpipe’s “ramp” and up vertically to the other on one and two person inner tubes. This first-ever Tony Hawk water slide allows riders to experience on water what skateboarders experience on dry land: zero gravity!! As riders go barreling down one part of the ramp toward the other end, they’ll experience the sensation that speed plus their own weight may possibly carry them over the edge – very skateboarder-esk! The frictionless surface helps create a free-fall effect as riders slip and slide forward and in reverse, up and down the U-shaped “slide with no sides” attraction. But just before cresting over the edge…water spray jets actually push the tube forward as Guests continue to “skate”- aka “slide”- to the bottom. “I am honored and excited to be involved with this new water park ride,” said skateboarding legend, Tony Hawk. “The Tony Hawk Halfpipe waterslide is a great way to emulate the fun of skating a huge halfpipe with the thrill of riding an amazing waterslide! I can’t wait to try it myself!” Sprawled over almost 25 acres, Hurricane Harbor at Six Flags America is FREE with paid park admission. It is one of the largest water parks in the Mid Atlantic with 38 water rides and attractions, a kiddie section called Buccaneer Beach and one of the largest wave pools, Hurricane Bay, in the country!! Tony Hawk’s Halfpipe is sure to generate even more excitement for Harbor Guests with plenty of room for onlookers to observe all the fun if riding is not part of their park agenda. This season, Guests can enjoy Tony Hawk’s Halfpipe at Hurricane Harbor, along with a summer concert series featuring today’s leading recording artists, a variety of new shows and special events for one low price by taking advantage of the ultimate value, the Six Flags America Play Pass. The pass is just $49.99 and pays for itself in just one visit! Visit sixflags.com today to purchase the ONLY pass to totally rad fun this summer!! Preparing for its ninth season of non-stop fun, Six Flags America opens for the 2008 season on Saturday, April 26. Six Flags America is located 40 minutes south of Baltimore, 15 minutes east of Washington, D.C. and 20 minutes west of historic Annapolis, MD. Please feel free to visit the Official "Tony Hawk's Halfpipe" Page Here: http://www.sixflags.com/america/rideswaterpark/TonyHawksHalfpipe.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TopThrill182 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Don't understand how Tony Hawk fits a Hurricane themed water park... but cool slide nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 This slide looks really cool, I wonder who else is getting one this summer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 At least it makes more sense than the coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticky Nicky Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 This slide looks really cool, I wonder who else is getting one this summer? SF over Texas is getting Wild Wedgie. Great Escape is also getting Wild Weggie, but I don't know if it is a Boomaerango slide like this. Elitch Gardens has had one since '05. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceDragon Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I've done one of these in a Spanish waterpark and I'd like to say they are a huge thrill! There are point where you feel you're about to fall out the tube backwards just before you do actually fall back to earth. This will be a great attraction to an already awesome water park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwgbdork Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 looks as if this will be simular if not the exact model as the Sting Ray at Noah's Ark http://www.noahsarkwaterpark.com/index_main.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I think I'll pass on going to SFA this year,at least KD is getting something that I'll actually WANT to ride & not just another stupid waterslide.I guess this means that by default SFKK gets the eightth rollercoaster that was mentioned in the confrence call butr has yet to be announced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helix Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I heard the eighth coaster is X2. Regardless, I think this will be a definite plut not only for the park and but for the waterpark as well. It will really help with the crowds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Absimilliard Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Wild Wedgie at Great Escape will be a custom Proslide Cannonbowl. Supposedly, Six Flags ordered it with a smaller bowl so you get more rotations in it, so it should be great fun! At least Six Flags is remembering they got a water park there... Took them 9 years to build a new slide! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
man Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 wait so how is it gonna be themed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazed49 Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 ^A half pipe I would think, but then again Six Flags isn't the best at theming. These rides are really fun especially going down backwards, it gives you a huge sensation of tumbling down the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Thriller Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Six Flags must really like 'Tony Hawk'! The slide sounds cool and all, but really, is that the best they can do? Couldn't they maybe improve scenry or something. Make the waterpark better. Who knows what they could do. Who knows, maybe Tony Hawk might give them some money to improve the parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upside down Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Does it seriously have no sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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