Lightnin Loops Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I hope they put up way more lights then SFGadv does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Okay, so now that I've had awhile to process this, I have a few takeaways. 1) They're playing it pretty conservative here. The list on the website actually does seem to be a finalized list, and I'm honestly a little surprised by the omission of Pandemonium, Flashback and Wicked Cyclone but I also feel that they can expand to these rides in the future if they desire. I also wouldn't be shocked if they run them earlier in the event on select days... kind of like how St Louis added Boomerang, Mine Train and Sky Screamer when possible. 2) Hours seem to be 2PM to 9PM. The FAQ section lists those as the hours for New Year's Eve and I'd imagine that those would be the hours throughout. 3) It's nice to see Houdini running. I guess they'll do a quick reset after that horrendous Haunt maze and get all of that crap cleared out of there. 4) Finally, HOW COOL IS THIS????? Sure, Wicked Cyclone isn't running but the fact that people in New England will have the opportnity to ride 4 major adult coasters in the winter is insane and if anyone had suggested that this would become a reality even a few years ago they would have been laughed at. It's also nice to see all of their best flat rides (aside from NESS) running for the event. Tomohawk, Buzzsaw and Fireball will definitely make it feel more like a "complete" event. 5) Mention B&M's temperature limits again... do it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 5) Mention B&M's temperature limits again... do it... We're looking at you, BGW. Also I know I said this to you elsewhere Bill but I really think this is kinda crazy, and I didn't expect it to happen in the slightest. If they manage to pull off a successful HITP season more kudos to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 (edited) Oh my god, I just came to the realization that at SFNE you can take those wonderful spiked ciders into ride lines. Somebody pinch me... Also I know I said this to you elsewhere Bill but I really think this is kinda crazy, and I didn't expect it to happen in the slightest. If they manage to pull off a successful HITP season more kudos to them. Yeah, but I think part of the thing that people don't factor in is that people are really used to the temperature wherever they live. When you tell someone from Florida that people in Massachusetts are riding a 55 mph floorless coaster in December they think they're nuts, but when you live they're you really don't care. These same people go to Patriots games when it's zero degrees and throw snow confetti in the air whenever their team c̶h̶e̶a̶t̶s̶ wins. These same people refuse to wear a jacket until it's like 20 degrees outside. They're used to it, they don't care and they'll happily go to this event. Honestly since Lake Compounce has been running a successful holiday event for years, I'm really confident that this will be a success for Six Flags. People don't even have to travel to go to this like they do with Great Adventure in most cases. The park is within 10 minutes of a city of over 154,000 people and 20 minutes from a city of 125,000 people. For both cities, this will easily become the premier Christmas family event to go to (and yes... I know about the drive through thing near Springfield). Edited March 29, 2017 by coasterbill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mush619 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hmmm...with HITP at SFNE now, this makes me wonder if maybe, just maybe, they'll give it a try at SFGAm in the future. I won't get my hopes up too high, but I guess you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Oh my god, I just came to the realization that at SFNE you can take those wonderful spiked ciders into ride lines. Somebody pinch me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Hmmm...with HITP at SFNE now, this makes me wonder if maybe, just maybe, they'll give it a try at SFGAm in the future. I won't get my hopes up too high, but I guess you never know. I'd think that if this is a success the odds of it coming to Great America are extremely likely. There's not a huge difference between this and this. Sure, there's lake effect so there's a chance you'll have to deal with snow (then again, this is highly likely at SFNE also and Great Adventure and SFA aren't immune to it either), but they're clearly not overly concerned. If it snows with any notable accumulation potential they'll close and I'm sure they have the infrastructure in place to clear the midways in a timely manner. They most likely do that anyway even though they're closed for the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I'm less surprised at what isn't running and more surprised at the fact that they will be running Thunderbolt. Doesn't that typically require a ton of off-season work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 This is amazing news! While it's a bummer the park's two top coasters won't be open, I really can't complain about having adult coasters available to ride in New England in November and December. I hope the event is a success and can maybe expand to include one of the big coasters down the road. Yeah, but I think part of the thing that people don't factor in is that people are really used to the temperature wherever they live. When you tell someone from Florida that people in Massachusetts are riding a 55 mph floorless coaster in December they think they're nuts, but when you live they're you really don't care. These same people go to Patriots games when it's zero degrees and throw snow confetti in the air whenever their team c̶h̶e̶a̶t̶s̶ wins. These same people refuse to wear a jacket until it's like 20 degrees outside. They're used to it, they don't care and they'll happily go to this event. If you dress like you're going skiing it's perfectly comfortable even in 20 degrees. Heck I went skiing a few weeks ago when it was below zero and put on so many layers on I was overheating. I don't know what you are talking about with the cheating accusations There's nothing wrong with watching some homemade movies and giving that air back to the community. New Englanders will defend Tom Brady and Belichick like we defend Canobie Lake Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tragedy Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 I hope this isn't a bad place to ask about this, but Six Flags New England has a deal on on season passes. Right now they seem to have one running through the weekend. I already bought a gold pass for myself and my daughter last year, but I'm hoping to buy one for my niece. It's only $73.99 if you have four people and $133.99 for 1-3 people. I've only been able to find one other person who might be willing to get one. So, I'm wondering if anyone knows anywhere to find buying groups or if they want to form a buying group? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thisdougsforu Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Congrats for landing HITP. You guys will love it. It was a big hit here in St. Louis and you'd be hard pressed to find someone who didn't have a great time when they visited. As Bill already said, in the event that weather is ok enough and the crowds are there, they will probably be able to bring more of the rides online temporarily. They did it several times at SFSL. Also, hopefully your B&M can be equipped with the vaunted "winter wheels"! I'm a huge fan of HITP and my family has already planned to visit ours again around Christmas. Riding in the cold with the park lit up is a great experience. If it's successful at SFNE I'd guess all parks in the chain will have it soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 Six Flags New England has sent us a press release announcing this year's Holiday in the Park event! Six Flags New England—the Coaster Capital of New England, today announced its season of thrills will be extended in 2017 with the addition of Six Flags Entertainment’s annual holiday festival - HOLIDAY IN THE PARK®. More than one million LED lights, beautiful Christmas trees, thrilling rides, enchanting shows and state-of-the-art decor will create the perfect magical atmosphere this holiday season. Holiday in the Park® will be the largest holiday celebration in New England, delighting guests of all ages with sparkling lights, festive shows, tasty holiday treats, and photos with Santa. Park goers and their families will be transported to a magical winter wonderland featuring more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, roaming interactive holiday characters, storytelling with Mrs. Claus, warm and toasty fire-pits, synchronized lighting displays, a breathtaking nightly snowfall and other holiday experiences that can only be experienced at Six Flags New England. “Holiday in the Park will be a wonderful must-see spectacle for families to enjoy. We are thrilled to offer our guests the opportunity to enjoy a summer of thrills including New England’s largest water park—Hurricane Harbor, our scariest Fright Fest ever and then complete the year with a trip to the North Pole,” said Six Flags New England Park President John Winkler. “The benefits of a 2017 season pass or membership to Six Flags New England just got better with the addition of Holiday in the Park.” 2017 will be the Coaster Capital of New England’s longest season ever featuring the all-new Galactic Attack Virtual Reality Coaster, THE JOKER 4D Free Fly Coaster and now the most magical holiday celebration in New England, Holiday in the Park®. Six Flags New England’s Holiday in the Park® will premiere on select dates throughout November and December of this year. A Season Pass provides guests with unlimited visits for the entire 2017 season at Six Flags New England including Holiday in the Park®. To purchase, visit sixflags.com and save up to 55% with the purchase of four or more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Just curious but are they replacing Superman VR with Mind Eraser? If so thank god! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Yes, and I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Just curious but are they replacing Superman VR with Mind Eraser? If so thank god! Yes and I agree too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Oh no it's that photo again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
necoastergp Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 Oh no it's that photo again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwee Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 ^That closeup made me LOL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 ^That closeup made me LOL. I literally LOLed out loud. Or LLOLOL. (Damn you, Boldikus.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blind Idiot God Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 ^That closeup made me LOL. I literally LOLed out loud. Or LLOLOL. (Damn you, Boldikus.) [bOTOX INTENSIFIES] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted March 31, 2017 Share Posted March 31, 2017 There are so many things wrong with this photo I don't even know where to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Oh no it's that photo again Omg!! Lol. I guess we're going to keep running into it. This is a joke. Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Themonerd Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 There are so many things wrong with this photo I don't even know where to begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joelwee Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Oh no it's that photo again That smile, though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sluggo77 Posted April 1, 2017 Share Posted April 1, 2017 Who's going opening day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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