Six Flags America (SFA) Discussion Thread

[CoasterAuditor]

Wish I would have scored one of those RMC shirts that were on sale. I would just stand around by the closed sign.

 

That would be a great way to troll the insane coaster enthusiasts out there

[Highridin]

Hey guys, considering a visit next week on Tuesday or Wednesday. Just looking for some general tips.

 

Is it best to do the water park early and then hit the park up?

 

Any specific coasters that I should head to first?

 

I don't see a whole lot of non-coaster rides of interest besides the flyers, and rapids? Am I wrong?

 

"Best" food option in the park?

 

Thanks for all your help guys!

 

Actually, dry side first, then waterpark. If you see summer camps, then switch.

 

Head to Ragin Cajin first. The line gets long. Ride Apocalypse last.

 

Wonder Woman and the Fireball are here too.

 

Best food? Go to Coyote Creek, or the water park. They have fresh cut fries there.

[Highridin]

Glad you had a good time. Too bad you missed out on Wild One and Roar. They didn't happen to have a closed for the season sign on Roar, did they?...lol

 

Yes, the park is kept very clean.

 

Roar was closed again today . . . . . didn't see a "closed for the season" sign nor did I see any RMC guys there.

 

Great weather today . . . . but no performances of the stunt show today.

 

Roar was closed on Tuesday too. Maybe this could be a sign of an RMC makeover in the next year or two? Also, Six Flags doesn't have "closed for the season" signs. When Two-Face was SBNO for the entire 2008 season, there was a sign similar to the one in front of Roar's entrance all season.[attachment=0]20170725_195101.jpg[/attachment]

 

We'll have to wait and see if an official announcement regarding Roar comes out. the longer the "closed for the day" sign remains . . . the more I wonder

 

Last year, it was closed for a while. They did track work to great effect.

[Highridin]

Glad you had a good time. Too bad you missed out on Wild One and Roar. They didn't happen to have a closed for the season sign on Roar, did they?...lol

 

Yes, the park is kept very clean.

 

Roar was closed again today . . . . . didn't see a "closed for the season" sign nor did I see any RMC guys there.

 

Great weather today . . . . but no performances of the stunt show today.

 

Roar was closed on Tuesday too. Maybe this could be a sign of an RMC makeover in the next year or two? Also, Six Flags doesn't have "closed for the season" signs. When Two-Face was SBNO for the entire 2008 season, there was a sign similar to the one in front of Roar's entrance all season.[attachment=0]20170725_195101.jpg[/attachment]

 

We'll have to wait and see if an official announcement regarding Roar comes out. the longer the "closed for the day" sign remains . . . the more I wonder

 

Last year, it was closed for a while. They did track work to great effect.

[Rayj]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides and that next years addition won't be a coaster, but it could be false. They did say something is getting replaced.

 

Here are my predictions:

-riddle me this, rodeo, or penguins blizzard river gets replaced

-rmc roar

-Gotham stunt arena gets replaced

 

However, I wish the v2 rumor was true, but I don't think the park feels the need to add another coaster.

[coasterbill]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides

[Highridin]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides and that next years addition won't be a coaster, but it could be false. They did say something is getting replaced.

 

Here are my predictions:

-riddle me this, rodeo, or penguins blizzard river gets replaced

-rmc roar

-Gotham stunt arena gets replaced

 

However, I wish the v2 rumor was true, but I don't think the park feels the need to add another coaster.

 

You really talked to those guys?

 

I'm still hung up on the arena for many reasons. Riddle me this is not leaving (too many people ride it, and the ride itself is reliable), and probably not Rodeo. Blizzard River I can see. RMC, mmm, wouldn't be surprised, but doubt it.

 

So, I'm still 'guessing' that the arena is going for Justice dark ride; I take what Sally said with a grain of salt.

They remove the zooamazon falls slides, and put a water coaster there.

They'll mess up, and put in a Spinsanity.

[Highridin]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides

 

 

[MisterBrow]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides

 

 

 

 

Since I didn't get the RMC shirt I had some maintenance shirts made up...

 

I would think maintenance wouldn't care about selling tickets or improving the park but rather getting rid of things that they are sick of working on.

[CoasterAuditor]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides and that next years addition won't be a coaster, but it could be false. They did say something is getting replaced.

 

Here are my predictions:

-riddle me this, rodeo, or penguins blizzard river gets replaced

-rmc roar

-Gotham stunt arena gets replaced

 

However, I wish the v2 rumor was true, but I don't think the park feels the need to add another coaster.

 

You really talked to those guys?

 

I'm still hung up on the arena for many reasons. Riddle me this is not leaving (too many people ride it, and the ride itself is reliable), and probably not Rodeo. Blizzard River I can see. RMC, mmm, wouldn't be surprised, but doubt it.

 

So, I'm still 'guessing' that the arena is going for Justice dark ride; I take what Sally said with a grain of salt.

They remove the zooamazon falls slides, and put a water coaster there.

They'll mess up, and put in a Spinsanity.

 

I'll take a Spinsanity! Those rides are fun and the closest one to me is at Dollywood I think.

[Rayj]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides and that next years addition won't be a coaster, but it could be false. They did say something is getting replaced.

 

Here are my predictions:

-riddle me this, rodeo, or penguins blizzard river gets replaced

-rmc roar

-Gotham stunt arena gets replaced

 

However, I wish the v2 rumor was true, but I don't think the park feels the need to add another coaster.

 

You really talked to those guys?

 

I'm still hung up on the arena for many reasons. Riddle me this is not leaving (too many people ride it, and the ride itself is reliable), and probably not Rodeo. Blizzard River I can see. RMC, mmm, wouldn't be surprised, but doubt it.

 

 

So, I'm still 'guessing' that the arena is going for Justice dark ride; I take what Sally said with a grain of salt.

They remove the zooamazon falls slides, and put a water coaster there.

They'll mess up, and put in a Spinsanity.

 

Yeah I talked to them, they told me something is getting replaced and we'll find out in about 6 weeks. I know many people won't believe me, which is perfectly fine lol.

[Rayj]

Also, if you guys didn't know, VR is returning to mind eraser in the fall.

[Highridin]

So when I went to the park, I over heard maintenance talk about what the park needs. So i chimed in the conversation, they said they would get rid of some of the older flat rides and that next years addition won't be a coaster, but it could be false. They did say something is getting replaced.

 

Here are my predictions:

-riddle me this, rodeo, or penguins blizzard river gets replaced

-rmc roar

-Gotham stunt arena gets replaced

 

However, I wish the v2 rumor was true, but I don't think the park feels the need to add another coaster.

 

You really talked to those guys?

 

I'm still hung up on the arena for many reasons. Riddle me this is not leaving (too many people ride it, and the ride itself is reliable), and probably not Rodeo. Blizzard River I can see. RMC, mmm, wouldn't be surprised, but doubt it.

 

So, I'm still 'guessing' that the arena is going for Justice dark ride; I take what Sally said with a grain of salt.

They remove the zooamazon falls slides, and put a water coaster there.

They'll mess up, and put in a Spinsanity.

 

I'll take a Spinsanity! Those rides are fun and the closest one to me is at Dollywood I think.

 

Nope. There is one at Go Carts Plus in Williamsburg.

[Highridin]

Also, if you guys didn't know, VR is returning to mind eraser in the fall.

 

Good. I liked that one.

[Jason Maier]

VR on Mind Eraser again . . . . . what the hey, I'll give it another shot.

 

And Roar was closed again today, but I could see maintenance trucks and a couple of large dumpsters behind it (a view from WW:LOT), so it could be that they're working on the track.

 

No stunt shows again today, but I did get an answer (from one of the entertainment ushers) why. The stunt crew has been rehearsing new fight scenes for the show.

[djackson]

Looks like our chances of getting V2 are diminishing by the day.

[djackson]

Sorry for the double post but apparently the park has added a one day dining plan option.

[CaptainCrush]

Roar was operating today! Although I didn't see any RMC, I did hear two of the ride ops mention the name "Roar Reloaded". I wouldn't get your hopes up, they could have just been joking around as they seemed younger and doubt that they'd have real intel.

 

Sky Jumper seems to have been down all season, any idea as to why?

 

Rode Wonder Woman today and it's a great addition to the park. A thrilling attraction that a larger guest like me can fit on! I did see some other "round" guests get turned away, but for me it was easy peasy. Very scary, and the random soundtrack selection is a great touch. Good work Six Flags, especially tying it in with her movie release!

 

*edit - spelling

[coneyislandchris]

Roar was operating today! Although I didn't see any RMC, I did hear two of the ride ops mention the name "Roar Reloaded". I wouldn't get your hopes up, they could have just been joking around as they seemed younger and doubt that they'd have real intel.

Glad to hear! I'm going to be down there next Friday for my first visit, and since Roar is one of four coasters my kid's tall enough to ride, we would have been disappointed if it was still closed.

 

Also, it's looking like Wild One will most likely be his 100th. Seems appropriate since it's 100 years old, right?

[CaptainCrush]

Also, it's looking like Wild One will most likely be his 100th. Seems appropriate since it's 100 years old, right?

 

Yup! 100 years old this year, opened in 1917 originally in Massachusetts. Still going strong for one of the oldest coasters in America.

[Jason Maier]

Even in jest . . . "Roar Reloaded" sounds like a good name for an RMC conversion.

 

And Wild One was the first coaster I ever rode on solo (I was 8 or 9) . . . .

[SLCHeadache]

Even in jest . . . "Roar Reloaded" sounds like a good name for an RMC conversion.

Could just as easily be VR. Six Flags could use that as another "first" - VR on a wooden coaster.

 

"Roar Reloaded", if it's RMC, sounds more like a total topper retrack than an I-Box conversion.

[CaptainCrush]

Even in jest . . . "Roar Reloaded" sounds like a good name for an RMC conversion.

 

 

All I could think of was this

 

[boldikus]

Also, it's looking like Wild One will most likely be his 100th. Seems appropriate since it's 100 years old, right?

 

Awesome!!!

[Highridin]

For all those interested in attending The Wild One's 100th celebration, see below. Pretty good article too.

 

https://parade.com/591294/michelewojciechowski/six-flags-americas-wild-one-roller-coaster-turns-100/