Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[Mr. Starr]

SFGAm's Facebook page just reached 100,000 fans, and as promised, there will be some sort of announcement on Thursday at 3:30 PM.

 

You guys did it, you hit 100,000 fans! I know you guys have been waiting FOREVER to find out, so set a reminder for Thursday at 3:30 p.m. That way all the fans know exactly when the announcement is coming and everyone can find out at the same time, in case some of you super fans are sleeping/watching television/reading and have a life and aren’t obsessively hitting refresh every 30 seconds like I am.

[Jerrykoala2112]

Notice how it's on April Fool's day

[Mr. Starr]

Notice how it's on April Fool's day

 

That's what's so funny! The people on the Facebook page haven't even noticed

[deathbydinn]

Sorry if this was already posted but Six Flags put up some some new Little Dipper construction photos here: http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=169593&id=10583866355&ref=mf

 

As for the announcement I think it will be half real half fake. After all if it's all a joke why would they make us get a certain number of fans on the page. If it was all completely made up wouldn't they say it on April Fools day no matter how many fans they had.

Edited March 31, 2010 by jedimaster1227

[traincrossin]

^What is that a park map of? It doesn't look like Hurricane Harbor.

[Airtime&Gravity]

^ It's Darien Lake's water park, not SFGAM's Hurricane Harbor.

[jedimaster1227]

^Sorry about that! Posted it to the wrong thread!

[Screamin_Eagle]

Looking forward to heading up to Six Flags Great America this year like I do every year. I try and go at least once a season, got to get my rides in on Raging Bull, and the American Eagle.

[CorkscrewFoley]

Speaking of Gurnee, does Amtrak stop at all in Gurnee, or how close to it? A friend of mine was telling me it's like 60$ to take the train from Detroit to Chicago...

[mcjaco]

Speaking of Gurnee, does Amtrak stop at all in Gurnee, or how close to it? A friend of mine was telling me it's like 60$ to take the train from Detroit to Chicago...

 

Closest stops are Glenview, IL or Sturtevant, WI. And neither of those are close.

[Jojo19799]

Speaking of Gurnee, does Amtrak stop at all in Gurnee, or how close to it? A friend of mine was telling me it's like 60$ to take the train from Detroit to Chicago...

 

Closest stops are Glenview, IL or Sturtevant, WI. And neither of those are close.

 

There is another option. You could take the Amtrak from Detroit to Chicago. Walk across the street to the Olgilvie Transportation Center. Get on a Metra train to Waukegan, then take the bus from Waukegan to Gurnee. Too many transfers if you ask me. However, if you're a train enthusiast its right up your alley!

[deathbydinn]

The April 1 Facebook announcement. (besides the bathroom renovations)

 

We have the best fans! You guys always support us, cheer us on and give us great suggestions and ideas. When we challenged you to raise our Facebook numbers to 100,000 you came through. So here’s the big news. We’re hosting the first ever Facebook Fan Fest on May 18th. What is it? It’s an event from 5-8 pm with exclusive ride time from 6-8 that night. Just you, your Facebook friends and that 208 foot drop on Raging Bull. Wanna come? Check out the event invite and make sure to RSVP by April 15 as attendance is limited to park capacity.

 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/topic.php?uid=10583866355&topic=14997

 

Also it appears that every offical Six Flags FB fan page has this as their profile pic:

 

He also apperantly been seen dancing on Chatroulette

 

 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/SFGreatAmerica

Edited April 6, 2010 by jedimaster1227

[acq10uaz]

^ That's Little Six. They're using him as a character now.

[Fil31zRt]

I can't wait only 17 until days opening day

[deathbydinn]

Something random I found, someone made the Demon coaster a Myspace page, althought this wouldnt be the first time something like this happens as Raging Bull has a Facebook. Anyway I just go to it to hear the Demon theme song.

http://www.myspace.com/demonride

[Cameron]

With opening day coming up soon, I figured that now would be a good time to post about a group meet taking place. Several of us (Jo (JoJo), Griffin (B&Man), Patrick (Traincrossing) myself and I assume Nathan and Jeremie too) are planing to spend the day there. So far it looks as follows:

 

Some will meet near the ticket windows at 9:30am.

Some will stay until the park closes.

 

More people are definitely encouraged to join us, so please don't be shy. If you're already planning to be at the park that day and want to meet for just a few rides, then please send me a PM so we can exchange cell-phone numbers - that will make it super easy to get in touch on the day. Likewise if you don't think you can make it there by 9:30am. These meets are usually extremely casual, with people coming and going all day.

 

Cameron.

[deathbydinn]

I will be there assuming nothing comes up and it will be my first TPR meet up

One question, for meet ups does every normally stay in the park to eat?

[Mr. Starr]

I'll should be there. Might bring a few loonies with me, so I don't know if they're going to want to stay the whole day or just meet for a few rides. They're also still a bit confused on what exactly TPR actually is, so, it could get interesting

 

However, it will be nice to formally meet all of you, and not in a chat room!

[traincrossin]

I should be there opening day along with my Dad! I don't think he met anyone last year. These TPR meets are always so much fun and I had a blast last year. It's going to be great seeing both old and new friends.

[deathbydinn]

^ Good to hear that another parent will be there, I can tell my mom gets insanely bored when shes the only one. I can't wait to meet everyone, I just hope my friend doesn't go crazy being surrounded by coaster geeks

[Jerrykoala2112]

I'll be there opening day, but I decided to skip out on this one to be alone with my sister. I'm sorry guys, I'll slap my hands for skipping out on the amazing meet-up, but my sister got dibs on me first

[Jojo19799]

I'll be there opening day, but I decided to skip out on this one to be alone with my sister. I'm sorry guys, I'll slap my hands for skipping out on the amazing meet-up, but my sister got dibs on me first

 

Jeremie that's perfectly fine. I understand. If you want to go on Sunday (I'm assuming we're going that Saturday, if not someone please let me know) I'll be more than happy to meet up that day as well. The same goes for everyone else!

[Airtime&Gravity]

I'll be there, although I probably won't be able to make it until around noon or the early afternoon at the latest. When I know more about what I have going on that day I'll try to figure out where I can meet up with all of you.

[Fil31zRt]

I have been the first person 2 years in a row to ride Batman before anyone in the park and it will soon be 3 in 11 days

[mcjaco]

The cool people are going on Sunday.