DECoasterNerd Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 What happened to the effects on Bizarro? Was there this past Sunday and no fire, no sound. Only effect that seemed to be on was the mist in the triangles and the tunnel..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfnesros Posted August 18, 2010 Share Posted August 18, 2010 ^ the fire hasnt been on in at least two months from what i've been hearing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted August 23, 2010 Share Posted August 23, 2010 Went today in spite of the rain mostly because of the crowds or lack thereof, but also because, well, coasters with rain-slick tracks are better. Here's how it breaks down (not in chronological order, my memory sucks): Bizarro: Rode it in the back, received less air than I thought I would, but given that it's friggin' Bizarro, it still gave air in spades. Positives were also quite impressive. Batman: Second-to-last row in a pretty strong downpour, but damn if this sonofabitch didn't fly. There weren't many people in the train, either, so I don't think that the trim kicked in. Was actually quite forceful. Thunderbolt: Middle of front car. Was quite fast this time around, though still relatively airless. Cyclone: Back. Holy CRAP was this good. Violent and shaky? Yes. But DAT EJECTOR, that sweet ejector. Totally worth the shakiness. Pandemonium: Car was slightly unbalanced for some good spins, but not as many as I had hoped. Still good fun. I avoided the kiddie coasters and the Vekoma torture devices, and for flats I did Joker's Wildcard and the Tomahawk. I was tempted to get my balls flattened on the Twister, but I wisely passed. The program isn't good enough to justify the pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pgrindle Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I have been a long time lurker and I finally decided to join in on the fun and the discussions. Living up here in Vermont I visit Six Flags New England and the Great Escape a few times a year. I noticed this posted on the Six Flags New England Nation web site: In 2011, we're adding a 10th coaster to our already amazing arsenal of thrill rides. The new ride will be located in the DC Super Hero Adventures section and will offer an all new coaster adventure to delight thrill seekers of every age. The experience begins when you board the four-person coaster cars and start a 5-story climb towards the sky. Once you reach the top of the lift hill, your world is sent spinning and twirling through a maze of 17 hairpin turns, winding twists and turns and unexpected dips while careening along 1,213 feet of track. Stay tuned — more info and the name will be announced soon! Sounds like this "new" coaster is going to be located in the area where the Dark Knight was suppose to go a few years ago before it was pulled out and sent packing. Does this sound like the Road Runner Express that was removed from Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamez Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Sounds like a spinner. I'm interested in what theme they're gonna go for though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 ^^ http://www.rcdb.com/702.htm Winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb0688 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Well, that's kind of a bummer. I guess it's better than nothing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pgrindle Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I know there were high hopes for something big but this does make some sense due to the lost of the Dark Knight which was billed as a family thrill ride. Six Flags New England is pretty land locked and if there were to put something bigger in, they would have to be really creative with space, move or remove some rides. The footprint is small enough to fit in the area the Dark Knight was going to be. The times I was there, the football game they put in there was hardly being used. It will be interesting to see if they theme it to anything relating to the DC universe or just plop it down as is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrataKirby Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 We already have a damn spinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaMiTsPaT Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I'm so jealous of the people near SFOG D: This bites... oh well! better than nothing, as it might make the line for Bizarro more bearable (I hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Pgrindle all I am going to say is that you are correct! Meep Meep! you can thank SFKK for the new coaster. It's not a spinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmichellex Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Blah. Besides Bizarro, this park bums me out coaster-wise. Like said above, if anything, maybe this will cut the lines for the only great coaster (in my opinion anyway) in the park. If I had my wish for SFNE, it would be for a really great wooden coaster. They practically wrecked the (Riverside) Cyclone, and the Thunderbolt is fun, but I think it would be a great balance with Bizarro to have a really insane new wooden coaster. Even if that means taking something else out... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
takeariisk Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 Another family coaster? And another spinning mouse at that... We haven't got an adult coaster since 2002. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 ^It is not going to be a spinning coaster its just the typical wild mouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHILLERLC1 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Outdoor too. Keep the current paint scheme and call it The Flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Johnson Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I guess that the park is now getting a non-enclosed version of Dark Knight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6flagsbrad Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 ^ Yeah, that seems very strange to me. Why would they get a coaster that they just took out two years ago? Why did they take out Dark Knight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bspellx5 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 They didn't take out Dark Knight, what happened was they started building the frame of the building without getting all the permission from the town first , and then when it wasn't approved they just canceled and sent it down to Mexico. I don't think any track was actually ever built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 What does SFNE draw for attendance every year? I'm hoping to get there for the first time next year. I'm really surprised Bizzaro only has 2 trains for a park in a large populated area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacoaster09 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Dark Knight Coaster had started its construction, but in the state of mass, there are mandates for these enclosed buildings. These buildings however have to meet certain criteria similar to that of an office building. As you can imagine that will drive the cost way up. Six flags wasn't allowed to just erect a building, the building the had to have the same building requirements as that of family dwelling or office building which would drive cost way above the other 2 installations. Basically... don't expect any NEW indoor coasters or rides to be installed in Massachusetts. So yes, this ride will be completely outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrataKirby Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 What does SFNE draw for attendance every year? I'm hoping to get there for the first time next year. I'm really surprised Bizzaro only has 2 trains for a park in a large populated area. SFNE is, I would consider, very crowded in the summer, especially for the number of rides it has. To compare, I went to SFGAd and SFNE (both on Tuesdays in August) a week apart, and the crowds were similar (hour lines for almost everything). The issue with Bizarro is it doesn't have a MCBR, so I think it can really only safely run with 2 trains due to blocking issues. In fact, the only brakes it has is at the very end before the station (there has been a brake failure leading to a collision in the past), it only has one trim in the bunny hops. Capacity is less than desirable, but I think it's worth it for a MCBR-less ride. To compare, Nitro is a big people-eater with 3 trains running, but I really think the MCBR kills the bunny hops at the end, it just ruins the flow. Imagine if Bizarro had a brake line before its 3 bunny hops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blade1 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Yes, but Great Adventure has more coasters to space people out and is listed as a top 20 attended park every year. Is New England that close to the top 20? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dellice45 Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Im not correct, but I think SFNE is in the 1.5 - 2 million range of attendance. The problem is we do not have much land for anything, if something comes, things are getting moved or taken out. The SFNE facebook page is taking a beating about this coaster. After thinking about it, it is crap and a hand me down ride. A mouse is a mouse. Not one is better than the other they all do the exact same thing in this type of mouse. We have Pandemonium which in the beginning acts as a spinning mouse with the turns. The big wig's in Dallas did not do their homework on this and flopped big on this, the GP might like it, but coaster community hates it. It is basically a carnival ride. I'll go to the Big E and ride the same thing this year. My kid's want to ride it, I have ridden a lot of these this year and they were all the same..lol The 50th Anniversary for Six Flags is honestly a joke . SFOG gets a Eurofighter. THe Mouse was supposed to go to TGE and that is where is should go they need it and deserve that coaster more then we do. I would be happy to get a flat or 2 back we have in storage. THis is becoming a big mess for SFNE !!!! Bad choice on Management part !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 The big wig's in Dallas did not do their homework on this and flopped big on this, the GP might like it, but coaster community hates it. So uh, they made a bad decision that 99% of their guests (GP) are going to enjoy? Just be happy they aren't promoting this as a thrill ride like Dark Knight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G$ Kurt Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 The only Six Flags parks in the top 20 attendance wise for north america in 2009 were GAdventure at 19 and MM and GAmerica tied for 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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