Reality15 Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Reminds me almost of Six Flags St. Louis for some reason. Looks really nice. Personal suggestion for the "instrumental" piece you were asking for on SGW, but what about the Social Network soundtrack?
JuanSe_Colombia Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 Love the first picture of Undertaker! Undertaker was my favorite coaster at the park, but now Green Falcon is!
coasterbill Posted February 2, 2011 Posted February 2, 2011 While we're talking about favorite coasters...I was actually a fan of Vulture, I loved the shot of it going over the water ride. CD5 showed it when the ride was new and when it was being dismantled so I know he liked it too. Can we get a picture from that angle now? Just curious. Also, did Derecho get it's landmark status yet? Now that Vulture is gone, my favorite coaster (from a design perspective) is probably Batman... I love the que, you made it look so real. If I were a guest in the park though I'm SURE Superman would be my favorite.
coasterdude5 Posted February 3, 2011 Author Posted February 3, 2011 2005 27th Season My summer job at a restaurant that will remain unnamed has kept me from going to the park as often, but today I did get the chance to stop by for a couple hours. Green Falcon was voted the best coaster in the Carolinas by some newspaper. Although I love the coaster, I don't know about that it's the best. I'm not sure how this is a Kodak moment... I see you, Undertaker. Monday's aren't too crowded. I haven't heard anything more about next year, but I'll keep my ears open! Signing off, Tommy
Geauga Dog Posted February 3, 2011 Posted February 3, 2011 Love that last shot of Green Falcon. I can see next year being an off year since Green Falcon can still be marketed as new and spending the budget by focusing on guest comfort and general improvements.
coasterdude5 Posted February 4, 2011 Author Posted February 4, 2011 2005 27th Season There are rumors floating around that next year's new flat ride will be BIG. I've heard that it will be similar to another flatride installed at another Six Flags property recently... hmm. I got to Green Falcon before the queue could fill up. A flying coaster's lift hill is very interesting and somewhat terrifying - I always feel as if I'm about to fall out! I love the coaster's entrance. Have a great day! Signing off, Tommy
coasterdude5 Posted February 5, 2011 Author Posted February 5, 2011 2005 27th Season It's August. It's hot. Enough said. On a rather somber note, please keep the folks in New Orleans in your thoughts. Hurricane Katrina will soon make landfall and it's not looking good at all for the city. Six Flags New Orleans is also at risk - the folks from the Charleston Gardens days know all too well what a hurricane can do to an amusement park. Hopefully the storm will pass the city. Undertaker's... underside. Can you spot Green Falcon? I heard a rumor that Gotham City Backlot will someday be extended to where SkyCoaster once was. We'll see... I am currently in love with the forces of this coaster. It's a love/hate relationship. Green Falcon says good night. Signing off, Tommy
SoCalCoasters Posted February 5, 2011 Posted February 5, 2011 Too bad we all know how that one ends. As for future expansions, maybe a Dark Knight Indoor Mouse, with better theming. Or maybe another good dark ride?
coasterdude5 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 2005 27th Season Today's the last day of the season. Astroworld's closure has been announced, the status of SFNO is unknown, and even our own Fright Fest has been cancelled, the season cut two weeks short. Needless to say, things are not looking good for the Six Flags chain. However, the rumors of a new ride for 2011 still persist. I guess we shall see! This is likely where the new ride will be placed. The Magic Carpet's old platform has been removed. Batman is due to get a new coat of paint. Undertaker + Sunset = Win This might be my favorite part of Undertaker... as long as the brakes are turned off. My attempt at an artistic photo. Meh. It's been a great season - I'll see you in the spring! Signing off, Tommy
PSiRockin Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 However, the rumors of a new ride for 2011 still persist. Let's not get too carried away! I liked liked these sunset shots. WOW.
griffonj2022 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Bring on something big...like a giant frisbee or katapult!
JJ728 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Bring on something big...like a giant frisbee or katapult! I think it would be cool to add in a Zacspin or something, mirroring SFMM. [EDIT]: I think they're called Coaster balls on RCT3.
gci2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Heh, coaster balls I'm hoping for a Sky Swat. ZacSpin seems unlikely because there weren't any in the U.S. until this year. Plus we just had Green Falcon, and the company doesn't seem to be doing to well...
coasterdude5 Posted February 7, 2011 Author Posted February 7, 2011 (edited) 2006 Announcement In 2006, Six Flags South Carolina will debut FIREBOMB, an unbelievable thrill ride attraction, and will honor one of the oldest attractions in the park as it turns 30 years old this year. FIREBOMB will take fearless thrill-seekers to the outer limits of intensity as it spins riders 105 feet in the air head over heels while rotating 360 degree vertically around a center axis. Riders will experience the unbelievable sensation of flying up to "swat" the sky and diving back down to earth as they circle forwards and backwards. Created by S&S Power Inc., Firebomb will make its world debut this spring at Six Flags South Carolina. Derecho, Six Flags South Carolina's only wooden coaster, will be honored in 2006 as it turns 30 years old. In January, it was designated a National Historic Landmark. Having survived Hurricane Hugo and the resulting closure, Derecho still stands triumphantly near the park's entrance. During the winter months Derecho will receive a major refurbishment which will include a new paint job. Six Flags, Inc. is the world's largest regional theme park company. Through its subsidiaries, it owns and operates a total of 29 parks in North America. Six Flags parks serve 34 of the 50 largest metropolitan areas in the United States. Six Flags, Inc. is a publicly held corporation with corporate offices in New York City and Oklahoma City. The Company's stock trades on the NYSE under the symbol: PKS. Edited February 8, 2011 by coasterdude5
Reality15 Posted February 7, 2011 Posted February 7, 2011 Hey John, might want to look at the last line of the second paragraph of your press release again. The next few years will be interesting to see how things line-up compared to the real-life timeline of Six Flags (influx of outside brands, focus on family and kids rides, highly themed rides), I'm hoping that Firebomb will be the last of the Burke-era improvements.
BkkMan13 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Heh, coaster balls You gotta love coaster's with balls! Love the look of the new ride coming to the park, i've always wanted to ride one of those, does anyone know where I can find one?
deathbydinn Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 ^ The only two operating are at Six Flags New England and Thorpe Park. This is one of those RCT3 rides I've never been able to get to look good, so I'm really looking forward to seeing how you theme it!
tiger01 Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) This park is really comming along nicely! Edited February 9, 2011 by tiger01
coasterdude5 Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 2006 28th Season Well this was the first time since middle school that I've missed opening day, but I suppose taking the SAT is a valid excuse. Anyhow, I am extremely impressed with Firebomb. It's an experience like no other, and I mean that! This is quite a different view! The ride reverses its direction about halfway the cycle. The ride is definitely not repetitive! I've seen alot more ads around the park lately. That's corporate Six Flags for ya! I'll have more pictures tomorrow. Signing off, Tommy
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