thrillrider Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I chuckled at that when I read it. "The first floorless coaster in Maryland" when there's one in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Oh man I better get there next year to ride the ride with that selling point. Well...it "is" the first floorless coaster in the state. Just about every park that announces a new ride that is a first for that state, cashes in on that.
CoasterAuditor Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I chuckled at that when I read it. "The first floorless coaster in Maryland" when there's one in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. Oh man I better get there next year to ride the ride with that selling point. Well...it "is" the first floorless coaster in the state. Just about every park that announces a new ride that is a first for that state, cashes in on that. Yeah I get that of course. Just seems like such a minor thing to brag about when you know way too much information about these things to begin with .
Jason Maier Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I'm a happy man. No more having my shoulders and my nuts smacked around on Apocalypse
southpuddle Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 These floorless conversions would be so much better if B&M would just get with the times (as in 2002?) and figure out a way to put lapbars on their looping coasters like every other manufacturer has done. OTSRs are sooooo last century. Still, shocked that this piece isn’t headed to th scrap yard.
larrygator Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Not surprised by this announcement, but the media release could have been a little more exciting. I mean, "FIREBIRD, the only floorless roller coaster in Maryland," really isn't saying much, because Maryland is such a small A$$ state and there really are no competing amusement parks in MD! But it is what it is and I am sure it will be touted as a completely new roller coaster until the end of next season. I bet some of the GP will be upset when they go to SFA next year expecting a new coaster and realize its the same coaster with different trains. The reason the words "only floorless roller coaster in Maryland" shouldn't be used is because the vast majority of the GP consider suspended coasters (and even flyers) to be "floorless". True Story Quick insight into the naming the coaster. Project Manager: A coaster is rising from the ashes and being reborn what should we call it? Team Member 1: Phoenix, like in Greek Mythology Project Manager: Sounds great, it's a wrap Legal Team: You can't use Phoenix New meeting: The Project Manager shows pictures of the mythic Phoenix and asks Team Member to describe the picture Team Member 1: It looks like a bird on fire Team Member 2: Yea, a Firebird Project Manager: Sounds great let use it.
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I actually like the name Firebird quite a bit, and I'm surprised no coaster has been named that before.
michaellynn4 Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 True StoryQuick insight into the naming the coaster. Project Manager: A coaster is rising from the ashes and being reborn what should we call it? Team Member 1: Phoenix, like in Greek Mythology Project Manager: Sounds great, it's a wrap Legal Team: You can't use Phoenix New meeting: The Project Manager shows pictures of the mythic Phoenix and asks Team Member to describe the picture Team Member 1: It looks like a bird on fire Team Member 2: Yea, a Firebird Project Manager: Sounds great let use it. I had the same exact thought, Larry.
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Lol, some folks need to learn about marketing. The park is going to add whatever language they need to, as long as it's the truth, to sale something. They will not advertise, "we have new floorless coasters here, come and check them out". It'll be trumped up as the newest and greatest thing. They'll add whatever they feel to make it stand out. Bottom line is that I don't want to hear it...lol.. Folks, even the naysayers, have been talking about how they should make this floorless for years. Don't back out now that they've actually done it.
MisterBrow Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 So does this mean the NEW coaster for next year can be ME with upgraded trains? I am going to assume they will fix Apocalypse's fire effect for Firebird?
joelwee Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Will they at least give Firebird a leg transplant?
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Correct me if I'm wrong, but they would just change the restraints on ME, right? I can't remember what SFNE changed. Though, even if they are new trains, it would still be a SLC. It would just be a more comfortable ride. This goes from stand up to sitting, and with no floor. The experience will be different. I'm sure the fire effect will be squared away.
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Will they at least give Firebird a leg transplant?[attachment=0]dsc_0415_7.jpg[/attachment] Lol, as long as it will not buckle, I am good.
Gnome Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Considering every other coaster that got the floorless upgrade got better, I would be hyped on this if this was my local park.
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 I'm very happy. I'm looking forward to next year. A piece of me thinks that SF did this to guage how well this does, to make future decisions on a new coaster at this park, as well as upgrading other stand ups.
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 I'm very happy. I'm looking forward to next year. A piece of me thinks that SF did this to guage how well this does, to make future decisions on a new coaster at this park, as well as upgrading other stand ups. Six Flags can do whatever they want to their other Stand-Ups, but they better not touch Riddler's Revenge. In my humble opinion, of course...
boldikus Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 True Story Quick insight into the naming the coaster. Project Manager: A coaster is rising from the ashes and being reborn what should we call it? Team Member 1: Phoenix, like in Greek Mythology Project Manager: Sounds great, it's a wrap Legal Team: You can't use Phoenix New meeting: The Project Manager shows pictures of the mythic Phoenix and asks Team Member to describe the picture Team Member 1: It looks like a bird on fire Team Member 2: Yea, a Firebird Project Manager: Sounds great let use it.
Highridin Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 I'm very happy. I'm looking forward to next year. A piece of me thinks that SF did this to guage how well this does, to make future decisions on a new coaster at this park, as well as upgrading other stand ups. Six Flags can do whatever they want to their other Stand-Ups, but they better not touch Riddler's Revenge. In my humble opinion, of course... I hear you. Same for Georgia Scorcher.
Satans Hockey Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 I actually like the name Firebird quite a bit, and I'm surprised no coaster has been named that before. I like it too and I think of the Pontiac Firebird more than anything else when I hear the name.
DarkRideNick Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 While Firebird is a decent name, this announcement would've been a lot heavier if they had stuck with the Fortnite theme. I truly believe the leak was real and Six Flags changed plans last minute after seeing the online reaction. Attached is my concept art for how cool it would've been!
JG-77 Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 ^ Please let Fortnite-Apocalypse-Firebird develop into a proper meme. I know the "leak" that first suggested it was proven to be complete BS but it's still quite funny
larrygator Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 Considering every other coaster that got the floorless upgrade got better, I would be hyped on this if this was my local park. I prefer Mantis to Rougarou. Patriot is smoother than Vortex, but extremely boring, same thing that I expect in this situation.
Highridin Posted August 31, 2018 Posted August 31, 2018 I'm the opposite on one, kind of agree on the other. I prefer Rougarou by a wide margin. Patriot is kind of boring. I didn't get to ride it as a stand up, so I really can't compare. Apocalypse, I've ridden quite a few times, so to me, this is going to feel like a tremendous upgrade.
DarienPoint Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 Seems like it's an okay addition, I'd prefer a floorless than a stand-up, so I think it's good. Also, on Instagram I found someone comment on SFAs Firebird post, and I quote, "It's gonna be a copy of Superman from Fiesta Texas." (They use a little snip of SKC's POV in the video haha)
FeelTheFORCE Posted September 1, 2018 Posted September 1, 2018 I'm in the boat that's in favor of the floorless upgrades. Mantis was always a one-and-done for me, that's if I even ended up forcing myself on the ride at all. I can re-ride Rougarou over and over all day. I also found Patriot to be very fun, and it reminded me a lot of SFNE's Batman, which I think is underrated. This will make the ride a lot more enjoyable than it was, in my opinion.
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