adavis Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 No. The park could really benefit from a wild mouse coaster or some water rides. No. Assuming you're serious, it's pretty well supplied with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Hopefully it will open up a day early, or I'm going to miss out on a credit. I already purchased my Gold Flash Pass for Sunday as from what everybody is saying, the park is going to be packed. Wish I had another day I could go instead. Stupid work getting in the way (during my work trip). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Raging Bull Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Just a thought; Steve Miller's song "Fly Like an Eagle" makes no reference to anything about backwards, but it does contain the word, "Revolution" more then once. Something to chew on. The oft-malfunctioning Revolution was placed in a pretty bold spot. I'm not acknowledging your hint, but I hope it either gets ripped out or moved, because it sucks. Take it out and replace it with a wild mouse. We already have 2 Wild Mouse Coasters. We Don't Need No More of that. SFGAmWorld members are really stupid. They still want Shockwave and DejaVu Back. Dummy's Sadly a lot of the new SFGAmWorld members seem to be illiterate too, and can't seem to understand the announcement is probably about Eagle running backwards... or learn to spell the word backwards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Official Announcement (from the parks FB page): Here’s our big announcement: Go Big, Go Backwards! The American Eagle will thrill and surprise park visitors once again as the blue side races BACKWARDS! Join us for this can’t miss experience. The American Eagle runs backwards August 8 through September 17. If you liked guessing this announcement, just wait until later this fall... Looks like I'll be missing the Blue side credit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 Good to hear, but I still had hoped that they would announce more than just Eagle backwards. Also, is there any reason why they're not doing it through Fright Fest? Seems odd that they wouldn't just continue it. And I HOPE we get to see the entire "notes" page revealed, that would be nice Also excited to see what they still have planned for the fall, teaser-wise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GriffyTiffy Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I never rode Eagle backwards during it's first run (heck, I never went to the park during it's first run!), so this excites me! Can't wait to try it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I never rode Eagle backwards during it's first run (heck, I never went to the park during it's first run!), so this excites me! Can't wait to try it! It's been 20 years for me! It ran backwards the entire season upon the 10 year anniversary. I never rode red side that entire season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Eagle Blue went backwards from 02-06. I loved going backwards. That drop feels like it goes on forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Eagle Blue went backwards from 02-06. I loved going backwards. That drop feels like it goes on forever. I would think I would remember riding backwards as a teenager on it for a full season. Since you obviously were too young to be riding it then, here is the video link to the first time it went backwards, in 1991, 20 years ago, as I said. It also ran backwards in 1996, the 15th anniversary. Check your sources before trying to correct someone next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 ^It did run backwards from 02-06, although I thought it was 05. My first major coaster was riding the blue side during this time in 2002. From a trip Robb and Elissa made during this run: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 ^It did run backwards from 02-06, although I thought it was 05. My first major coaster was riding the blue side during this time in 2002. Yep, never denied that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Sorry, your post seemed to give the impression that you were accusing Rollercoaster Rider of lying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 I Just Remembered. Blue Ran forward in 2006. Sorry, Brain Dump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 American Eagle Blue side is now closed for the backwards conversion. Current estimated wait time is 90 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 They can get it done in 3 days right, and open it on Sunday!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 One train is already sitting backwards on the transfer track, I didn't see the other one anywhere. Just having red open has seemed to motivate the ride ops, as they were hauling ass yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilrider Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 Sorry, your post seemed to give the impression that you were accusing Rollercoaster Rider of lying. Nah nah, wasn't intending to call him a liar at all. But a lot of people have forgotten the 1991 and 1996 backwards runs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I am at the park right now. Both blue trains are backwards and have started testing. If all goes well, the plan is that Backwards Blue WILL open later today, probably between 2:00 and 4:00. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 NICE!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 SFGAm is also holding a contest for the "first train" on Monday. Text BACK to 63485 to enter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Apparently, they're having frequent minor delays, so testing is taking longer than planned. If Backwards Blue does open today, it probably won't be until late afternoon or evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A Raging Bull Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I'm going to the park monday, is that the first day they will run the trains backwards? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 (edited) I'm going to the park monday, is that the first day they will run the trains backwards? Yep. The dates are 8/8-9/17. EDIT: Looks like Iron Wolf is confirmed as leaving September 5th! From the park's Facebook: After a long 21 year history at the park, we will be removing Iron Wolf. Make sure to get your last rides in – Iron Wolf’s Last Stand is September 5. Edited August 6, 2011 by Mr. Starr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps294 Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 " After a long 21 year history at the park, we will be removing Iron Wolf. Make sure to get your last rides in – Iron Wolf’s Last Stand is September 5. " Not to call anyone out, but looks like Screamscape is right again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted August 6, 2011 Share Posted August 6, 2011 Eagle Backwards opened today at around 5:00pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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