Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[Hilltopper39]

I still think X-Flight has a much better looking layout than Wild Eagle, should be a great addition to the park.

[-Edge of Beast-]

I'm guessing they're just gonna trash the station sooner or later. I don't know what would go in that area. I'd be amazed if they put a new coaster there in the future, but that probably won't happen for a few years.

[mcjaco]

Considering it's the orignal Z-Force station, one never knows.

[Bryce232]

Aquatrax.

 

Anyone know if the site is getting close to vertical construction? Can't wait to see that red B&M track 100 feet in the air!

[Jojo19799]

^I drive by the park on my way to and from work (Washington St. entrance to be exact). I haven't seen anything just yet.

[Airtime&Gravity]

I'm guessing they're just gonna trash the station sooner or later. I don't know what would go in that area. I'd be amazed if they put a new coaster there in the future, but that probably won't happen for a few years.

 

I'm not sure if they're in storage, but I can see some of the flats from Looney Tunes National Park going into the area by Camp Cartoon behind Spacley's Sprocket Rockets. As for where the entrance is, who knows. I'd like to see a major flat ride or two or a dark ride built. It's been a long time since we've had a flat ride built, and something like a Gerstlauer Sky Fly or S&S Screamin Swing would be great.

 

Then again, who knows. Maybe we'll end up with SFNE's Flashback in that area...hell, paint it green and call it Deja vu.

Edited December 13, 2011 by Airtime&Gravity

[11slataus]

This park sure loves yellow and red coasters

 

 

Yes it does very much. For the record, Batman used to be black. Hopefully when Batman is repainted it will get the blue color that Magic Mountain and Over Georgia got.

[traincrossin]

People always complain about having three yellow coasters all semi-close to each other and I don't understand why. You never notice it when you're in the park and even if you do you're never going to think "OMG three yellow coasters?! I don't like that!!", you just keep doing what you were doing that day.

[11slataus]

^They really need to put something in the Iron Wolf location, that section of the park looks empty.

 

 

I'm gonna guess a Zacspin for that area. It would fit pretty nicely.

[Ed Farmer]

That or a Eurofighter (but hopefully neither of those). Still think a mid-sized looper like NE's Batman is something the park lacks and would replace Iron Wolf best next time the park adds some steel.

[11slataus]

That or a Eurofighter (but hopefully neither of those). Still think a mid-sized looper like NE's Batman is something the park lacks and would replace Iron Wolf best next time the park adds some steel.

 

^ That is a brilliant idea. I agree.

[deathbydinn]

I'm not sure if they're in storage, but I can see some of the flats from Looney Tunes National Park going into the area by Camp Cartoon behind Spacley's Sprocket Rockets.

 

They are, the lady bugs are backstage and some of the ride cars were in between Condor and Superman this summer, not sure if they were moved or not. I'd be surprised if they already scrapped any of them, they seem to hold on to things for a few years. I'd like to see a few of them put in the old areas with kiddie rides like HTS near Orbit, or the bees back in YH. SWT could use a kiddie ride too. But I think the ladybugs might be done for, as those closed after the 2009 season, and the rest closed after the 2010 season.

[mcjaco]

Let's keep the "rumor" mongering to the Rumor Super Thread.

[Cole]

I think a Zacpspin in Iron Wolf spot named Z-Force 2 or even just Z-Force would be sweet. Sort of similar rides and would be a nice tribute. But I'd rather get a GCI themed to Yukon Territory.

[Jojo19799]

People always complain about having three yellow coasters all semi-close to each other and I don't understand why. You never notice it when you're in the park and even if you do you're never going to think "OMG three yellow coasters?! I don't like that!!", you just keep doing what you were doing that day.

 

We have 3 yellow coasters? Seriously, this is how much I pay attention to the color of a coaster. Just go and ride it!!!

[traincrossin]

People always complain about having three yellow coasters all semi-close to each other and I don't understand why. You never notice it when you're in the park and even if you do you're never going to think "OMG three yellow coasters?! I don't like that!!", you just keep doing what you were doing that day.

 

We have 3 yellow coasters? Seriously, this is how much I pay attention to the color of a coaster. Just go and ride it!!!

Exactly!

[THE ONE]

People always complain about having three yellow coasters all semi-close to each other and I don't understand why. You never notice it when you're in the park and even if you do you're never going to think "OMG three yellow coasters?! I don't like that!!", you just keep doing what you were doing that day.

 

We have 3 yellow coasters? Seriously, this is how much I pay attention to the color of a coaster. Just go and ride it!!!

Why do people have to bitch about the small things!!! Did they ever notice that Cedar Point has 4 coasters with red track, 5 if you count Mantis. I don't see what the big deal is. If they are good thats all that matters to me!

[Jojo19799]

^Because they have nothing better to do in life.

[traincrossin]

PhysiX Day Educational 5/15

Six Flags Great America hosts the annual PhysiX Day private event on Tuesday, May 15. Be one of the first people to ride the all-new

X-Flight. X-Flight will be open exclusively for PhysiX Day guests before it opens to the general public. The PRIVATE PhysiX Day is open to physics teachers and students only. Please contact SFGAMspecialevents@sixflags.com for more information.

Link

 

So not only is X-Flight not going to be open for opening day, but it won't be open for everyone?!

[deathbydinn]

^ They've been saying for a while on Facebook that it won't open until Memorial day weekend, which is the usual opening day for their new rides. I don't really see what the problem is, it's on a tuesday, so the park won't even be open to the general public.

[KDCOASTERFAN]

That or a Eurofighter (but hopefully neither of those). Still think a mid-sized looper like NE's Batman is something the park lacks and would replace Iron Wolf best next time the park adds some steel.

 

Speaking of IW has all of the track/supports been shipped out yet?

[Mr. Starr]

PhysiX Day Educational 5/15

Six Flags Great America hosts the annual PhysiX Day private event on Tuesday, May 15. Be one of the first people to ride the all-new

X-Flight. X-Flight will be open exclusively for PhysiX Day guests before it opens to the general public. The PRIVATE PhysiX Day is open to physics teachers and students only. Please contact SFGAMspecialevents@sixflags.com for more information.

Link

 

So not only is X-Flight not going to be open for opening day, but it won't be open for everyone?!

 

Good thing I'm taking a high school Physics class right now!

[Jerrykoala2112]

Wait, so I get to go? Because I too get to go to Physics Day next semester!

[GriffyTiffy]

^^ and ^ I hate you guys. Well at least Memorial Day weekend isn't ling after that!

[-Edge of Beast-]

The park posted a picture of X-Flight track on Facebook a while back: