Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[michaellynn4]

^ I've heard some mixed reviews in the years since, but I really enjoyed my two days at the park back in 2013. Goliath and now this provide two pretty convincing reasons to return to the park.

 

And yes, Chi-Town FTW.

[PKI Jizzman]

I've said it before and I'll say it again - I love the diversity of coasters at this park. Pre-drop, old, new, wood, steel, weird, unique, best-clones, launched, tall, family friendly... they've covered all the bases. All of the coasters range from good to great, imo.

 

The recent additions + recent positive reviews of the park will have me signing up for a pass next year.

[RCjunkie]

I like it! I was not expecting a new coaster at this park so this is a nice surprise. I usually visit this park anyway every year since it is close but now I am looking forward to next year's visit with a lot more excitement. Hopefully the winter is not too bad and does not cause any construction delays in opening like they had with Goliath.

[The Geek Mojo]

I actually think this looks better than the Magic Mountain new addition...But both really do look great. I wasn't planning on a trip to Chicago next year, but I think this changes my mind. This new coaster looks pretty awesome!

[Intaman]

I'm really pumped for this new coaster! Even though it's my home park, I haven't spent much time at Great America the last few years; however, Maxx Force will definitely get me back there a few times next season. Happy for the park.

[Intaman]

I love this park (and Chicago). I've been looking for an excuse to go back. This fits the bill.

 

Glad to see some Chicago love here. It is a pretty rad city!

[coasterbill]

I mean, it has Wrigley Field and an awesome aquarium so I'm all about it. Your pizza sucks though.

[OmnipotentSeal]

I mean, it has Wrigley Field and an awesome aquarium so I'm all about it. Your pizza sucks though.

 

There is no such thing as bad pizza.

[coasterbill]

There is no such thing as bad pizza.

 

**Glances at your location**

 

[boldikus]

[ytterbiumanalyst]

You guys have no idea how good Omaha pizza is. They're about to get a franchise of the 11th best deep dish chain.

[TurnOfTheCentury]

I'm really pumped for this new coaster! Even though it's my home park, I haven't spent much time at Great America the last few years; however, Maxx Force will definitely get me back there a few times next season. Happy for the park.

 

yeah, it's my hometown park as well, but I haven't there very often, unfortunately.

Having Cedar Point (relatively) close is a competitive challenge.

 

But SFGAm's coaster collection is pretty solid, and getting better.

[Intaman]

I mean, it has Wrigley Field and an awesome aquarium so I'm all about it. Your pizza sucks though.

 

Oh, you're one of those pizza people. Well, at least you're right about the aquarium (White Sox fan here).

[Intaman]

I'm really pumped for this new coaster! Even though it's my home park, I haven't spent much time at Great America the last few years; however, Maxx Force will definitely get me back there a few times next season. Happy for the park.

 

yeah, it's my hometown park as well, but I haven't there very often, unfortunately.

Having Cedar Point (relatively) close is a competitive challenge.

 

But SFGAm's coaster collection is pretty solid, and getting better.

 

They do have a solid line-up with Goliath, Raging Bull, Batman, and so forth. But, like you mentioned, I find myself making the drive to Cedar Point, King's Island, and even Holiday World more often than Six Flags.

[PKI Jizzman]

Good, good... keep thinking we only eat deep dish while we hide away from the crowds at the good pizza places..

 

 

The best of the best is not far from Wrigley Field - Michael's

[Intaman]

Good, good... keep thinking we only eat deep dish while we hide away from the crowds at the good pizza places..

 

 

The best of the best is not far from Wrigley Field - Michael's

 

Amen to that. The real slice of pizza bliss in Chicago is it's tavern/pub style at places like Vito and Nick's and Aurelio's. Chicago pizza is way more than Giordano's (which is not even close to the best deep dish around and really just overhyped and commercial!). I personally like Pequod's. And every time somebody makes the overrated comment about Chicago pizza and I ask them what they had, their reply is almost always Giordano's!

Edited August 30, 2018 by Intaman

[TurnOfTheCentury]

Good, good... keep thinking we only eat deep dish while we hide away from the crowds at the good pizza places..

 

 

The best of the best is not far from Wrigley Field - Michael's

 

Amen to that. The real slice of pizza bliss in Chicago is it's tavern/pub style at places like Vito and Nick's and Aurelio's. Chicago pizza is way more than Giordano's (which is not even close to the best deep dish around and really just overhyped and commercial!). I personally like Pequod's.

 

I won't devolve this into a Chicago pizza discussion (but I will say Bricks and Craft Pizza are good too -- like MyPie a little more deep dish than Pequod's, just cause Pequod's crust has too much cornmeal or something(?) on it, for me at least).

[ytterbiumanalyst]

Good, good... keep thinking we only eat deep dish while we hide away from the crowds at the good pizza places..

 

 

The best of the best is not far from Wrigley Field - Michael's

Oh awesome, thanks for sharing that list. Home Run Inn is awesome...haven't tried any of the others on that list, but will when I get up to the city for Maxx Force.

 

Chicago pizza is way more than Giordano's (which is not even close to the best deep dish around and really just overhyped and commercial!).

Yuuuuup. Giordano's was the first Chicago pizza I had when I was a kid, and it's like saying you had a steak when you really ate at Applebee's.

[SharkTums]

Back on track now...looks like TPR will officially be visiting this park next summer! Start thinking about those TPR Trip Applications if you're interested in riding with us!

 

...also, Chicago pizza sucks.

[grsupercity]

Interesting year so far. Of the major coasters announced most of them are less common then we have seen in the past. No Vekoma, Intamin, and RMC yet. But 3 S&S, a premier and one B&M dive. Am i missing any ?

[TurnOfTheCentury]

I'm really pumped for this new coaster! Even though it's my home park, I haven't spent much time at Great America the last few years; however, Maxx Force will definitely get me back there a few times next season. Happy for the park.

 

yeah, it's my hometown park as well, but I haven't there very often, unfortunately.

Having Cedar Point (relatively) close is a competitive challenge.

 

But SFGAm's coaster collection is pretty solid, and getting better.

 

They do have a solid line-up with Goliath, Raging Bull, Batman, and so forth. But, like you mentioned, I find myself making the drive to Cedar Point, King's Island, and even Holiday World more often than Six Flags.

 

It is with great shame that I write that I have never been to Holiday World, despite living in Chicago for 17 years . . . .

[TurnOfTheCentury]

Interesting year so far. Of the major coasters announced most of them are less common then we have seen in the past. No Vekoma, Intamin, and RMC yet. But 3 S&S, a premier and one B&M dive. Am i missing any ?

 

Yes, the Mack for Carowinds.

 

But, yeah, a few less familiar faces, doing less familiar rides (for the US).

I like it. I like the change, and some of the rides look pretty unique.

 

Of course, I do protest that lack of RMCs. There can never be enough of those.

[grsupercity]

I also fogot the Vekoma family suspended for Dollywood

[boldikus]

Interesting year so far. Of the major coasters announced most of them are less common then we have seen in the past. No Vekoma, Intamin, and RMC yet. But 3 S&S, a premier and one B&M dive. Am i missing any ?

 

Universal is building an Intamin, no?

[grsupercity]

Interesting year so far. Of the major coasters announced most of them are less common then we have seen in the past. No Vekoma, Intamin, and RMC yet. But 3 S&S, a premier and one B&M dive. Am i missing any ?

 

Universal is building an Intamin, no?

 

Yep. I forgot about the Intamin at Universal and the Vekoma at Dollywood. I guess those slipped my mind. Regardless its nice to see some new Manufactures doing some new stuff stateside