alilstronger Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I wish they would have added a conveyor belt for The Tornado and Bahama Blast because watching 3-4 kids trying to carry them heavy tubes up is fun yet sad at the same time. I've seen some get almost pulled down the steps trying to carry them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Anyone see the Reaper riding on Apocalypse in their latest post? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Anyone see the Reaper riding on Apocalypse in their latest post? yep: from Six Flags America twitter: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 Sitdown conversion? Could be worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I wish they would have added a conveyor belt for The Tornado and Bahama Blast because watching 3-4 kids trying to carry them heavy tubes up is fun yet sad at the same time. I've seen some get almost pulled down the steps trying to carry them up. Yeah, it would make operations on said slides easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/SixFlagsAmerica/ Not nice knowing you, don't let the door hit you in the ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 https://www.facebook.com/SixFlagsAmerica/ Not nice knowing you, don't let the door hit you in the A$$. [attachment=0]SFA.jpg[/attachment] This^^ No kidding Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamedturtle 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 My last ride on it will be today, as my daughter and I have a tradition to uphold..lol.. National Coaster Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1.6 million riders over 6 seasons? LMAO Nitro does that in like 6 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 So which of Great America's rides are they getting next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Bad thing is that they probably got to 1 million in the first 2 years, then...... word got out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 What the fudge, I'll take a "last stand" ride on Apocalypse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 RMC Apacolypse confirmed So of course now we have the question of is it getting removed for good or just floorless-ified. I have somewhat mixed feelings on this. On one hand, the ride was never that good and not worth waiting for unless it was a walk-on (though I unlike some never actually disliked this ride). On the other hand, it has the best theming in the park (sadly) and I have a great appreciation for it as B&M’s first coaster. Obviously Six Flags couldn’t care less about those things. As far as what will happen to it I’m leaning toward the floorless option since it’s probably much cheaper than a complete new attraction. The optimist in me wants a raptor in that spot, but that’s not going to happen (I wouldn’t complain though). If they go floorless, it’ll be interesting to see how they retheme it (or if they try to at all). I hope I can make it to the park for one last ride!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Tell you one thing. Everyone's nuts are going to be happy. SFA young ones rejoice, you'll actually be able to have kids when you grow up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Well I havent gotten back to SFA since it was built (despite living in Fredericksburg VA the last 4 years)..........................shucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steamedturtle Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1.6 million riders over 6 seasons? LMAO Nitro does that in like 6 months. It says MORE than 1.6 million... Maybe they just wanted to be really, really, really, really conservative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 Tell you one thing. Everyone's nuts are going to be happy. SFA young ones rejoice, you'll actually be able to have kids when you grow up. I know what you mean, I won't be screaming "ouch! my balls" on the break run again (I did that once) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 I actually never had problems with the restraints. As long as you put some distance between your bottom and the bicycle seat and actually stand up during the ride, your children should be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 1.6 million riders over 6 seasons? Jesus Christ. That's stunningly bad. Millennium Force operated from the second week of May until the last week of October and it did over 1.6 million riders last year alone. Six Flags America operated from late March / early to April to early January (though 4 of the 6 years, late October) and it did less over 6 f*cking years. So it averaged less than 266,000 riders a season. Honestly the thing must have averaged like 170 riders an hour. I wouldn't be surprised if more people rode the f*cking carousel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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...
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