coasterdude5 Posted December 21, 2010 Author Posted December 21, 2010 Christmas Card Contest In celebration of the Christmas season, Six Flags South Carolina is holding a "Design a Christmas Card" contest. Fans of the park are encouraged to use their favorite photos of the park to design a holiday-themed Christmas card. Rules: - The Christmas Card must be 800 by 450 pixels in size. (portrait or landscape) - Photoshopping is allowed - Entries are due on Christmas Eve, this Friday, December 24, 2010
coasterdude5 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Posted December 22, 2010 Don't forget about the Christmas Card Contest! Entries are due this Friday! 2002 24th Season We're about halfway through the season so people are beginning to whisper about what next season might bring. I actually haven't heard alot so far, except that there will be one large attraction, and then an "amenity." I'm not sure what they meant by that. Batman is always a great way to start off the day. There was a good crowd at the park today! The Undertaker crew was moving trains through the station very quickly, preventing the line from ever getting too long. I think this train is ready to go! Don't forget about Superman!
tiger01 Posted December 22, 2010 Posted December 22, 2010 I think this train is ready to go! Yeah, with seven people on it. I think thats a bit of a waste of train. Loving the park! Can't wait for a new ride. Maybe Derecho will finally be getting a new brother...
CpBluestreakCp Posted December 23, 2010 Posted December 23, 2010 The park is looking great as always. It would be nice to see a GCI brother.
coasterdude5 Posted December 23, 2010 Author Posted December 23, 2010 2002 24th Season The hot days of July are here. The days are long and sweltering. I somehow managed to stay at the park for the better part of today. Mainstreet is alive and well! Thunder River had a 2-hour line, so I heard some people would get a "breeze" on Rebellion. There was some relief after the sun set. Despite the heat, it was a good day! Signing off, Tommy
coasterdude5 Posted December 24, 2010 Author Posted December 24, 2010 Merry Christmas Eve! Today is the last day to enter a card in the Christmas Card Contest! The top three winners (from ALL forums) will be announced tomorrow! Update 2002 It is with great regret that I relay some very sad news with you. Early this morning Michael May, one of the park's original founders passed away in his New York home. He was surrounded by his family. Today the park's flags flew at half-staff in rememberance of one of the men that was vital in this park's starting. Although I never met him, I know that he will always be remembered by the older locals here. The park was pretty crowded. Most people were not aware of May's passing. Rebellion was closed for a couple hours after the park opened but was operational by noon. It had been a while since I had taken a ride on the bumper cars! The sun begins to set... I think the park is even more beautiful at night. Rest in Peace, Michael May. Thank you for leaving such an incredible legacy. Signing off, Tommy
tiger01 Posted December 24, 2010 Posted December 24, 2010 I had a go. Took about 5 minutes. And to everyone...Merry Christmas Eve!
Popcorn54 Posted December 24, 2010 Posted December 24, 2010 Great Updates. Is the arrow suspended coaster still there?
coasterdude5 Posted December 25, 2010 Author Posted December 25, 2010 MERRY CHRISTMAS! Thanks to everyone who participated in the Christmas Card Contest! There were some incredible designs submitted. Here are three that I really thought stood out (in no particular order): OKSIRYDOC at RCTLounge Orex at Shyguy's World Jeff at Shyguy's World 2002 24th Season Hello once again! Work has officially begun on next year's addition and although we have no idea what it will be, there seems to be a ton of land involved: There's a very large plot of cleared land behind Backlot Commissar and the arcade. Other than that, there hasn't been alot of development anywhere else. I wonder if they could be expanding the Gotham area once again... I was hoping they would expand Bugs Bunny National Park and connect that area with the Gotham Backlot. I guess that will happen some other time. Goodbye for now! Signing off, Tommy
Corkscrewy Posted December 25, 2010 Posted December 25, 2010 Hopin for a giant frisbee. Maybe a topspin is more in the six flags taste though. Looking amazing as usual John. Keep it up!
coasterdude5 Posted December 26, 2010 Author Posted December 26, 2010 2002 24th Season Next season's announcement will take place tomorrow! This has been a huge year for the park,with the addition of Bugs Bunny National Park. It really feels like a complete amusement park experience. For the first time since May, the temperature dipped below 60 degrees! Undertaker's lighting is beautiful at night. Batman... not as much. But I prefer to ride its twisted layout in the dark. I'll see you next season! The big announcement is tomorrow! Signing off, Tommy
tiger01 Posted December 26, 2010 Posted December 26, 2010 Can't wait! Hopefully GCI have gotten a call lately!
Corkscrewy Posted December 27, 2010 Posted December 27, 2010 That second picture of Undertaker is absolutely breathtaking.. Words cannot even describe how incredible that looks. The lighting and shadows are mind blowing. Your computer must be reaching the peak of its ability here soon. haha
coasterdude5 Posted December 27, 2010 Author Posted December 27, 2010 2003 Announcement CHARLESTON - New this year at Six Flags South Carolina is SKYCOASTER, a unique flying thrill ride contraption which will allow riders to plunge nearly 200 feet. Three riders are strapped in face towards the ground before being pulled up to the ride's highest point. After a short pause, it's all downhill from there. The ride acts as a giant swing with the strapped-in riders swaying back and forth until safely stopping back at the loading dock. This ride is not for those afraid of heights! The ride will cost an extra fee. Also new at the park this year is Picnic Grove. Six Flags South Carolina expands their group-handling capabilities with seven large picnic pavillions which will be able to handle more large groups than ever before. 2003 Season Passes are on sale now and can be purchased at SixFlags.com/SouthCarolina
mightbeawannabe Posted December 27, 2010 Posted December 27, 2010 Is the picture a hint that SFSC got Opryland's skycoaster?
coasterdude5 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Posted December 28, 2010 2003 25th Season Hello again! The park is now open for its 25th (operating) season! It hasn't been widely publicized that this is the park's 25th operating season because of the four years it was closed from Hugo and the fact that Six Flags has really only been operating the park since '94. But all the cups, park maps, etc. do feature the above logo. That must be Skycoaster! This whole new little alcove is home to both Skycoaster and the Picnic Grove (not pictured). The area is easy to miss! The steam is coming from the train, not Undertaker. Bugs Bunny National Park id doing well, although there's still no path connection to the Gotham City Backlot. These midway games will robb you of all your money! Signing off, Tommy
Popcorn54 Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 Looks Great! Sorry to ask this again but is the Arow suspended coaster still there, seem to have missed if it was removed or not?
coasterdude5 Posted December 28, 2010 Author Posted December 28, 2010 ^ Yes Vulture is still standing and operating.
Popcorn54 Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 ^ Yes Vulture is still standing and operating. Thanks! Would be good to see it get a Vekoma refurb, Haven't seen it in an update in a while
Yamez Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 These midway games will robb you of all your money! I laughed so hard.
coasterdude5 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Posted December 29, 2010 2003 25th Season Skycoaster seems to be a hit, with those who are brave enough to ride it. I keep telling myself that I'll conquer the attraction next time I go to the park, but I always manage to keep myself from going near the ride. Something about falling like that gives me the chills! But hopefully I'll get the courage by the end of the season. (The $25 charge is scary, too!) I love seeing Superman from Bugs Bunny National Park. Picnic Grove The line for Skycoaster was about 30 minutes long when I went over in that direction. At one point today both Batman and V2 were down. Although they both reopened within about an hour. No word on why either rides closed. I'll tackle you someday! Signing off, Tommy
CCI Posted December 30, 2010 Posted December 30, 2010 I really appreciate all the regular updates and the work you put into this. This makes me want to get my RCT3 copy out!
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