Ed Farmer Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Glad they're holding off until September to close it. I'll get my chance to say goodbye to Iron Wolf after all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 LOL bye Felicia! You won't be missed, by me at least! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Here's the press release... https://www.sixflags.com/america/newsroom/apocalypse-ends-six-flags-america THE APOCALYPSE ENDS AT SIX FLAGS AMERICA UPPER MARLBORO, MD — August 16, 2018 — Six Flags America, DC’s Thrill Capital, today announced that its stand-up coaster, Apocalypse: The Last Stand will close forever on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Apocalypse has reigned as the only stand-up roller coaster in Maryland and since its 2012 debut, has given more than 1.6 million rides. Set among thematic elements that included a plane crash, fiery explosions and macabre zombies, the coaster features two high-speed inversions and numerous twists, turns and drops. “Our wheels are always turning when it comes to new and innovative thrills and attractions to bring to the park,” says Park President Rick Howarth. “The end is near but saying good-bye to Apocalypse will allow us to bring an all-new thrilling experience to our guests in 2019.” Guests will be able to say their final farewells to Apocalypse on September 8 with special ride times offered to Gold Plus, Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Elite Members and members of American Coaster Enthusiasts. This line - “Our wheels are always turning when it comes to new and innovative thrills and attractions to bring to the park,” says Park President Rick Howarth Where are these new innovative thrills and attractions in this park? That is the part that sticks out to me the most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I know six flags likes to be cheap, but this is not a good idea. The layout already sucks, so just adding floorless trains will make it slightly average. I bet you that you will still bang your head after the corkscrew. The GP aren’t stupid and I do think it will be mixed feelings when they find out it’s not actually a new ride, but happy there is no more standing. Also, if they’re gonna add floorless change, they will have to retheme it if they are saying it’s a new ride. The area that it’s in (Chesapeake) is a very vague theme, so I wouldn’t be surprised if this is some random theme, like Firebird. Overall, a rmc raptor would be a great choice in its spot and I hope that happens instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBrow Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Close the coaster, make the gift shop a coke freestyle refill station, use the theming for a FF maze. Boom. Under budget and improved the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 My bold prediction: its not getting floorless trains, its just getting scrapped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 (edited) https://www.sixflags.com/america/newsroom/apocalypse-ends-six-flags-america THE APOCALYPSE ENDS AT SIX FLAGS AMERICA UPPER MARLBORO, MD — August 16, 2018 — Six Flags America, DC’s Thrill Capital, today announced that its stand-up coaster, Apocalypse: The Last Stand will close forever on Saturday, September 8, 2018. Apocalypse has reigned as the only stand-up roller coaster in Maryland and since its 2012 debut, has given more than 1.6 million rides. Set among thematic elements that included a plane crash, fiery explosions and macabre zombies, the coaster features two high-speed inversions and numerous twists, turns and drops. “Our wheels are always turning when it comes to new and innovative thrills and attractions to bring to the park,” says Park President Rick Howarth. “The end is near but saying good-bye to Apocalypse will allow us to bring an all-new thrilling experience to our guests in 2019.” Guests will be able to say their final farewells to Apocalypse on September 8 with special ride times offered to Gold Plus, Platinum, Diamond and Diamond Elite Members and members of American Coaster Enthusiasts. I actually shot some footage on it when we were there a couple of weeks ago. While I never found the ride as bad as most people make it out to be, it's also not "good." The view from the top of the lift, however is actually the best part of the ride! So many coasters in this one shot! Edited August 16, 2018 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 ^That photo is really the only good thing associated with that ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Well, damn that's a great photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 My bold prediction: its not getting floorless trains, its just getting scrapped. I'm with you on this one. I don't feel like the floorless conversion will be "worth it." I'm still hoping they demolish that POS and put in an RMC Raptor or similar. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 And let's not forget the time they put zombies on the ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If it's was simply being demolished for good, why would they close it well before the season ends? I personally don't really see the merit of spending a ton of cash for new trains, but closing it in Sept seems suspicious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 ^^Those aren't zombies, they're park goers who just got off of Mind Eraser and Roar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 If it's was simply being demolished for good, why would they close it well before the season ends? I personally don't really see the merit of spending a ton of cash for new trains, but closing it in Sept seems suspicious They plan on using the space for a new attraction? (I'm not on a the Raptor train, but maybe a flat or something?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I do hope they don’t just completely scrap the ride for good, simply as it’s B&M’s first coaster (not that anyone besides coaster enthusiasts would care about that at all), though if the do scrap it that won’t be the end of the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiemon Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 ^^Those aren't zombies, they're park goers who just got off of Mind Eraser and Roar. It's quotes like these that make me wish this forum had a Like button!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKI Jizzman Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 ^^Those aren't zombies, they're park goers who just got off of Mind Eraser and Roar. It's quotes like these that make me wish this forum had a Like button!!! Pssstttt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I do hope they don’t just completely scrap the ride for good, simply as it’s B&M’s first coaster (not that anyone besides coaster enthusiasts would care about that at all), though if the do scrap it that won’t be the end of the world. That was B&M's first coaster?? Well, that explains the My how far they have come since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I do hope they don’t just completely scrap the ride for good, simply as it’s B&M’s first coaster (not that anyone besides coaster enthusiasts would care about that at all), though if the do scrap it that won’t be the end of the world. "Not that anyone besides coaster enthusiasts would care" pretty much sums up exactly why if it does get scrapped for good, no one will really miss it. I mean, just being honest here, it was never a "great" ride to begin with. It's not like when Universal ripped out Dueling Dragons and you're all "WTF ARE YOU DOING THAT RIDE IS FANTASTIC!!!" this is a ride that most people will skip because, well... it's "Iron Wolf." I sure won't miss it and I'm willing to bet most "coaster enthusiasts" wouldn't either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I remember getting off the ride on a recent trip and hearing a local say “we just rode the worst ride in the park”. I think it says a lot when the locals hate it over rides like Mind Eraser and Roar. I’m not so sure converting it to a floorless train would help. I say take it down and put a package of flat rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I do hope they don’t just completely scrap the ride for good, simply as it’s B&M’s first coaster (not that anyone besides coaster enthusiasts would care about that at all), though if the do scrap it that won’t be the end of the world. That was B&M's first coaster?? Well, that explains the My how far they have come since then. I am old enough (and lucky enough I guess) to have ridden it its first year at SFGAm, and it was not rough at all when it first opened. It was awful by the time it left in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I am old enough (and lucky enough I guess) to have ridden it its first year at SFGAm, and it was not rough at all when it first opened. It was awful by the time it left in 2011. While I didn't ride it opening year I did ride it in June of 1992 and it was plenty rough by then. I sometimes wonder if we just "remember" things differently over the years. I mean, in 1990 when it opened, while I'm sure it may have been smoother than it is now, I highly doubt it was butter smooth and also probably MUCH smoother than other rides in the park like Shockwave. And then as the years go on, you ride other coasters that are even smoother and what once seemed pretty smooth to you years ago, now seems much rougher based on what you're used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACoasterdude Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Sorry if this was already posted. Received this in an email from SFA a few minutes ago. Biggest Announcement, Biggest Sale of the Year on August 30 Mark your calendar -- Thursday, August 30 is going to be the biggest, most important day of your year! That is when Six Flags America is going to announce an incredible, UNBELIEVABLE new attraction for the 2019 season. To celebrate, we'll also be hosting the Labor Day Flash Sale -- our biggest, best sale of the year on 2019 Season Passes, Memberships, and Season Dining Passes. We will never have a bigger sale on 2019 Passes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 ^^Those aren't zombies, they're park goers who just got off of Mind Eraser and Roar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I do hope they don’t just completely scrap the ride for good, simply as it’s B&M’s first coaster (not that anyone besides coaster enthusiasts would care about that at all), though if the do scrap it that won’t be the end of the world. "Not that anyone besides coaster enthusiasts would care" pretty much sums up exactly why if it does get scrapped for good, no one will really miss it. I mean, just being honest here, it was never a "great" ride to begin with. It's not like when Universal ripped out Dueling Dragons and you're all "WTF ARE YOU DOING THAT RIDE IS FANTASTIC!!!" this is a ride that most people will skip because, well... it's "Iron Wolf." I sure won't miss it and I'm willing to bet most "coaster enthusiasts" wouldn't either. I didn't even bother getting on it when we were there a couple of weeks ago. it's the one (operating) coaster at SFA that I didn't go on. as I mentioned the other day: I had ridden Georgia Scorcher a week earlier and was super pleasantly surprised by how smooth that was -- so didn't feel the need to get on something I had heard was absolutely awful. It's going away, and I missed my one chance to ride it? I'm OK with that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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