Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Also, happy about this thread not crashing and burning this year, like last. Hey, we've been asking for this conversion for YEARS. Enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VACoasterdude Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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 ass 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geek Mojo Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I actually like these floorless conversions. I'd like to see all standups vanish forever if they could. But with that said, I probably won't make a special trip to ride this next year. Only if I'm ever in the area. SFA isn't a bad park. Glad they got something coaster related for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Â 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Â 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. Â 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm a happy man. Â No more having my shoulders and my nuts smacked around on Apocalypse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpuddle Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I actually like the name Firebird quite a bit, and I'm surprised no coaster has been named that before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Â 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBrow Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 So does this mean the NEW coaster for next year can be ME with upgraded trains? Â Â I am going to assume they will fix Apocalypse's fire effect for Firebird? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwee Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Will they at least give Firebird a leg transplant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Â I'm sure the fire effect will be squared away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Will they at least give Firebird a leg transplant?[attachment=0]dsc_0415_7.jpg[/attachment] Â Lol, as long as it will not buckle, I am good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnome Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 30, 2018 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted August 31, 2018 Share 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. Â 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... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 31, 2018 Share 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.  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 31, 2018 Share 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. Â 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... Â I hear you. Same for Georgia Scorcher. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satans Hockey Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I actually like the name Firebird quite a bit, and I'm surprised no coaster has been named that before. Â I like it too and I think of the Pontiac Firebird more than anything else when I hear the name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRideNick Posted August 31, 2018 Share 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. Â Attached is my concept art for how cool it would've been! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 ^ Â 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 No. I'm sorry but just no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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