Six Flags America (SFA) Discussion Thread

[ArundelHigh Coasters]

Went to Six Flags yesterday and Roar was open again. It is so smooth compared to the last time I rode it in 2014. It was like as smooth as a baby's bottom.

 

I really do wonder if we will see an RMC conversion of it though. I really hope so (sorry to those of you who love roar).

[ArundelHigh Coasters]

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

 

Yeah I wouldn't get your hopes up. They probably referred to loading the trains.

 

What if SFA is adding V2 AND rmcing roar the same year? That's a lot of wishful thinking, but I think it would bring revenue to the park if they did.

[Highridin]

Went to Six Flags yesterday and Roar was open again. It is so smooth compared to the last time I rode it in 2014. It was like as smooth as a baby's bottom.

 

I really do wonder if we will see an RMC conversion of it though. I really hope so (sorry to those of you who love roar).

 

At the same time last year, they closed ROAR for a retrack. It was already running good this year again. Looking forward to riding it again this weekend after the work.

[Taylor Finn]

I visited Six Flags America on Tuesday for the first time. A couple thoughts.

 

The park is kind of oddly organized, especially the Gotham City area of the park. The long walk from Superman to Batwing is kind of bizarre. Also, there's an even more than expected lack of shade throughout the park. The water park is certainly alright, but I found it odd (and maybe this is typical everywhere) but the concrete throughout the water park was very unpleasant for the feet in the sun. Finally, I'm sure this is standard fare across Six Flags parks, but it seemed like the advertising for other products was excessive and really annoying. I heard the same Wawa Hoagiefest jingle 40 times that day. The park seemed clean enough, but you could notice that practically every building could use some TLC, with the exception of maybe the front gate. Overall, it was definitely my least favorite Six Flags so far (out of Great Adventure, New England, and Georgia).

 

As far as the coasters, Superman and Roar stand out, Wild One is passable, and everything else is really meh. I know it doesn't seem likely, but the park really needs a lot of work. Like, it's been 5-6 years since Skull Mountain closed and the drop is still there along with the mountain itself? I find that really odd. It's a shame that ride went, because it looks pretty nice from what I see online. It's just too pricey for what you get. I'm happy to say I went and got the credits and I really did enjoy Roar and Superman, but my trip to Kings Dominion the next day sharpened my opinions even more.

[Jason Maier]

Yeah . . . concrete in the water park on a hot day isn't pleasant at all (and naturally when I went last week, I forgot to pack my water shoes with me).

 

And I can't figure out why the Skull Mountain drop still remains. It was a good ride (Shoot the Chutes on a larger scale), but I guess it was a pain in the butt to maintain, and it didn't run in colder weather.

 

And even though it's my home park, it needs major work.

[Highridin]

I've always had a problem with that concrete throughout. I disagree with the building comment though. A great many of those buildings went through a small rehab, with new paint for holiday in the park.

 

I agree with the walk from Superman to Batwing. One ride in the middle will fix that. Other than that, Gotham is fine, now that WW is there. Filled a big gap.

 

Shade, you are right. I'm just one who doesn't care about it. I can spend all day in the sun. Yes, a beach guy here.

[MisterBrow]

 

And I can't figure out why the Skull Mountain drop still remains.

 

I assumed it was structural to the mountain which is incorporated into the Apocalypse theming.

[Highridin]

New ground art.

[CaptainCrush]

New ground art.

 

Wonder Woman is such a great ride. Now there are 3 hero rides (Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman) and 3 villain rides (Joker, Penguin, and Riddler). Wonder if they did that on purpose?

 

I hope the 2018 addition to SFA is a retheme of Whistlestop to DC Superfriends, it would fit much better with the location.

[Highridin]

Yeah, that was one of my guesses for next year, though I hope not. The kid's area there is fine. If anything, just rename and paint it. Fix the Sky Jumper in there.

[djcoastermark]

And add a few shade trees .....

[Rougarou]

I used to live in Michigan and my home park was Cedar Point. I moved to the DC metro area 5 years ago. Six Flags America is my home park now. I appreciate the park more and more each year. I think the turning point began last year when Holiday in the park started. Ever since then the park started to click with me more and more. Here's why.

The coasters:

Roar: was re-tracked and riding much better.

Bat wing:is a rare Vekoma Flyer ( I have a love/ hate relationship with) after returning from Magic Mountain last week; I have a new found appreciation for the ride.My new take away It feels like an off spring of X and Tatsu. It's intense and fun.

Jorker's Jinx: what can I say it's a Premier Mad Cobra only 5 or so ever made and 2 of the 5 are enclosed. This ride is completely under rated IMO the pacing is great, the layout completely wack, and the corkscrew and air pop at the end make for a great finally.

Wild One: Awesome Out and Back with lots of airtime the double up and down EPIC!

Superman ROS: 1 of 3 Intamin Hyper in the North America! Enough said!

Ragin Cajun: is a spinning wild mouse that induces laughter

Apocalypse and Mind Eraser are the 2 opportunity coasters. These rides need love.

The Flats:

Big improvement In the last 3 seasons 3 new flats

Wonder Woman completely improved the back half of the park!

Larson Giant Loop and French Quarter Flyers Perfect choices...

All in all this park has lots of opportunities but it has really turned around from the short time I've lived here.

[MisterBrow]

And add a few shade trees .....

 

New for 2018! Cloyster Woods! Wait a minute all they did was plant some shade trees... NICE!

 

How about if instead of a path connecting Coyote Creek to Bat Wing they build an underground tunnel? Completely out of the sun. Call it The Bat Cave! Hey this is just a tunnel... NICE!

[djackson]

I visited the park yesterday and while I was riding Wonder Woman, I noticed a few Survey Markers in that area. This could mean this might be the last season for Blizzard River. We may also be seeing the end of Apocalypse's run at SFA. The ride is consistently getting stuck on the lift hill and I'm sure maintainence is getting tired of dealing with it.

[Jason Maier]

I visited the park yesterday and while I was riding Wonder Woman, I noticed a few Survey Markers in that area. This could mean this might be the last season for Blizzard River. We may also be seeing the end of Apocalypse's run at SFA. The ride is consistently getting stuck on the lift hill and I'm sure maintenance is getting tired of dealing with it.

 

1. Blizzard River is unique . . . . it does get decent ridership in the summer part of the operating season.

1a. Let's assume BR does go away, I could see an Intamin Impluse or a 4D free spin going there.

 

2. I haven't noticed Apocalypse being stuck much on the lift hill . . . did you actually see it stuck yesterday?

2a. Assuming it's the end of the line for Apocalypse, do they convert it to a floorless coaster (and if so, would the layout have to be changed at all?) or scrap it for something different?

[coasterbill]

So Apocalypse got stuck on the lift hill a few times and now we're talking about it's impending removal because we think "maintenance is probably tired of dealing with it"?

 

I'll remember this next time I see enthusiasts making fun of a non enthusiast for freaking out on social media that a ride should be torn down when it stops on the lift hill and someone gets it on video.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

How about if instead of a path connecting Coyote Creek to Bat Wing they build an underground tunnel? Completely out of the sun. Call it The Bat Cave! Hey this is just a tunnel... NICE!

Given the reputation of this park's clientele, that sounds like a supremely bad idea.

[djackson]

I've visited the park about 5 times this year and I've seen it get stuck on 3 of those visits.

[coasterbill]

I've visited the park about 5 times this year and I've seen it get stuck on 3 of those visits.

 

Okay...

[Rayj]

I doubt PBR is going anywhere, they just got New seatbelts last week. However, I do think something will be removed (according to maintenance).

[Highridin]

Come on people...lol..

[CaptainCrush]

I highly doubt Penguin's Blizzard River is being removed. Popular ride with decent capacity, not too many maintenance problems.

[MisterBrow]

How about if instead of a path connecting Coyote Creek to Bat Wing they build an underground tunnel? Completely out of the sun. Call it The Bat Cave! Hey this is just a tunnel... NICE!

Given the reputation of this park's clientele, that sounds like a supremely bad idea.

 

Kinda kidding a bit. I graduated from U Albany in NY and we had a giant tunnel system to get from the dorms to the lecture halls. They were closed when I went there because of the assaults that were committed down there.

[ytterbiumanalyst]

I totally believe you. There's a similar tunnel at Missouri State University that is nicknamed "Rape Tunnel." It's actually still fully functional, but the city built a crosswalk with a stoplight because so many students were afraid to use the tunnel. Not making that up.

[Highridin]

How about if instead of a path connecting Coyote Creek to Bat Wing they build an underground tunnel? Completely out of the sun. Call it The Bat Cave! Hey this is just a tunnel... NICE!

Given the reputation of this park's clientele, that sounds like a supremely bad idea.

 

Kinda kidding a bit. I graduated from U Albany in NY and we had a giant tunnel system to get from the dorms to the lecture halls. They were closed when I went there because of the assaults that were committed down there.

 

Im glad your kidding.