Six Flags New England (SFNE) Discussion Thread

[GigaG]

Just wanted to let everyone know my ban was lifted and the guy said it was a misunderstanding. Still mad that my day was ruined though.

 

Hopefully this won't happen again.

[Mega_Coaster_77]

I would think that making the Sky screamer go backwards wouldn't be that hard right...

I don't think so. I'm not sure if it has a setting on the computer to make it go backwards or they have to physically turn the chairs around

[Dschu]

I would think that making the Sky screamer go backwards wouldn't be that hard right...

I don't think so. I'm not sure if it has a setting on the computer to make it go backwards or they have to physically turn the chairs around

They turn the chairs.

[Mega_Coaster_77]

seems as though they are adding grey wood to cyclone's lift.

Man, dark grey wood with orange track would look so boss

[A.J.]

seems as though they are adding grey wood to cyclone's lift.

Man, dark grey wood with orange track would look so boss

No! No more red or orange Rocky Mountain coasters please!

[GigaG]

seems as though they are adding grey wood to cyclone's lift.

Man, dark grey wood with orange track would look so boss

No! No more red or orange Rocky Mountain coasters please!

 

Why exactly does SF do this? it reminds me of Cedar Fair's infamous streak of red rides with yellow supports.

[beenagins87]

seems as though they are adding grey wood to cyclone's lift.

Man, dark grey wood with orange track would look so boss

No! No more red or orange Rocky Mountain coasters please!

 

Why exactly does SF do this? it reminds me of Cedar Fair's infamous streak of red rides with yellow supports.

 

Maybe they ordered in bulk??

[coasterchitchat]

seems as though they are adding grey wood to cyclone's lift.

Man, dark grey wood with orange track would look so boss

 

It would not. Orange and grey/white look like the worst color match on the planet.

[Mega_Coaster_77]

you guys don't know what your talking about!

I think it will look very cool

I would have rather had white and blue but grey and orange is good for me!

[robbalvey]

Do we have anyone on the forums who lives local to the park that would be interested in getting updates for us?

[Brassinthegrass]

I think after BolderDash's experience I think some may be a little nervous about going over and taking pics... Hopefully we do have someone who can find out what's going on!

[robbalvey]

I'm going to make the assumption that after the announcement on the 28th they may not be as strict.

[Mega_Coaster_77]

^I'm going tomorrow, but I don't have a smartphone so I don't think I can give any updates live from the park.

maybe I can try and borrow my friend's smartphone but I will try to see what's going on the best I can. and if I can't give any live updates, I will give a big update probably tomorrow night when I get home or Monday morning. I'll try my best!

[BoulderDash]

I couldn't tell if the guy was banning me for a year because I took a picture, or if he thought I was trying to hop the fence. At first he didn't care I was taking pictures but then after he said I was not allowed to take pictures of their property. So obviously that is not true. I am still confused and pissed about that, ruined a coaster day for me, I got it reversed though.

[saweetdude05]

Do we have anyone on the forums who lives local to the park that would be interested in getting updates for us?

 

I live about 45 minutes from the park. I'd be happy to bring TPR some updates as much as I can

[camthedominator]

If I get the chance I will bring some updates.

[Mega_Coaster_77]

hey guys I'm going to the park today and I really don't want to eat in the park

does anyone know of any good restaurants within walking distance from the park

[Brassinthegrass]

Lying in bed this morning I had a revelation about the cyclone... We're looking at Orange track with a gray structure, and many tweets about Warnings and Shelter in place...

 

We've seen this idea once before from SF...

 

 

Could we see them completely rename the ride? Loose the cyclone all together?

[DarienLaker]

Another "Apocalypse" coaster?

[Generic Name]

Another "Apocalypse" coaster?

Goliath was taken.

[DarienLaker]

Another "Apocalypse" coaster?

Goliath was taken.

 

Here we go again with Six Flags overusing a name that doesn't involve a DC Comics superhero or villain!

[Mega_Coaster_77]

at the park now in line for bizarro

it is PACKED haven't been over to cyclone yet but bizarro has a 2 hour wait with 1 train running

hopefully the transfer the other train on soon!

[robbalvey]

Another "Apocalypse" coaster?

Goliath was taken.

 

Here we go again with Six Flags overusing a name that doesn't involve a DC Comics superhero or villain!

Two things...

 

1. It's actually SMARTER for them to overuse a name that doesn't involve a DC Comics character since there are no additional licensing fees involved.

 

2. While I get that people don't like it when Six Flags reuses names, no one seems to complain when companies like Disney or Legoland does it. How many Space Mountains and Dragon's do we have in the world?

 

Look, I get it. You want a more original name or theme. But let's also remember this is Six Flags we are talking about. Personally, if it means they spend less money on creative for a name that none of us would really give a crap about anyway, and 99% of their guests would never know that "Goliath" also appears in several other parks, I'd rather they save that money across the chain and spend it on putting in another ride at one of their parks.

 

I think the majority of you guys know I'm right.

 

--Robb

Edited August 24, 2014 by robbalvey

[DarienLaker]

^O.K. I know that Six Flags is big and overusing ride names like "Goliath", "Pandemonium", "Viper", "DeJa Vu", "Mind Eraser", and now "Apocalypse" is going to join Six Flags' list of overused ride names. Maybe I shouldn't have made a big deal of it!

[willh51]

I didn't realize Apocalypse at SFA had such a cool sign....

 

Back on topic, I don't think that's a terrible name at all and it could have some cool theming to boot. Robb already covered this above, but having all these trademarks and licensed merchandise tie-ins is expensive, and Six Flags has built a brand on their highly recognizable names. They're regional theme parks so the overlap is not particularly bad, and most members of the GP have no idea there are four Goliaths or six Supermans, etc.

 

As long as the ride isn't called "Drop Tower," "Flight Deck," "Thunderhawk" (ahem Cedar Fair) or "Wile E. Coyote's Wild Woody" I am unconcerned.