anewman35 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 So it looks like Six Flags accidently leaked the first paragraph of their press release: Six Flags Great America to Celebrate 40 Seasons in 2015A Look-Back on the Evolution of a True Americana Theme Park Gurnee, Ill. — August 28, 2014 — Six Flags Great America is excited to announce a celebration of 40 seasons of thrills in 2015. Built on a $50 million dollar investment, thousands workers and countless details, Great America embodied the country’s bicentennial with classic Americana themed territories. Join us as we look back at guests’ favorite shows, classic rides, plus weekly festivals of our world-class roller coasters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Geek Mojo Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 So it looks like Six Flags accidently leaked the first paragraph of their press release: Six Flags Great America to Celebrate 40 Seasons in 2015A Look-Back on the Evolution of a True Americana Theme Park Gurnee, Ill. — August 28, 2014 — Six Flags Great America is excited to announce a celebration of 40 seasons of thrills in 2015. Built on a $50 million dollar investment, thousands workers and countless details, Great America embodied the country’s bicentennial with classic Americana themed territories. Join us as we look back at guests’ favorite shows, classic rides, plus weekly festivals of our world-class roller coasters. So in other words, they're not getting jack squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Warrior Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 So it looks like Six Flags accidently leaked the first paragraph of their press release: Six Flags Great America to Celebrate 40 Seasons in 2015A Look-Back on the Evolution of a True Americana Theme Park Gurnee, Ill. — August 28, 2014 — Six Flags Great America is excited to announce a celebration of 40 seasons of thrills in 2015. Built on a $50 million dollar investment, thousands workers and countless details, Great America embodied the country’s bicentennial with classic Americana themed territories. Join us as we look back at guests’ favorite shows, classic rides, plus weekly festivals of our world-class roller coasters. So in other words, they're not getting jack squat. Is it really that big of a deal? I mean, the park's gotten two pretty awesome coasters in three years. And Kings Dominion did a 40 year anniversary celebration that was VERY well received, so this could be a great thing for the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott2608 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyhawkRaptorXL-200 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Am I seeing that right on their calendar that from Sept 8 through September 26, their closed?!!! What major amusement park is closed most of Septemeber? Why aren't the weekends at least open? It makes absolutely zero sense to me. I'm floored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaminOut Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Those weekends are private events. As for weekdays, they are prepping for Fright Fest and the don't have enough seasonal staff to run the rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geauga Dog Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Kings Island is the same way. The two weekends after Labor Day are closed for private outings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G$ Kurt Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 Already posted the last video, not much to see unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurgoAndM Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^ I saw replies to the video on twitter saying that they say something that looks like coaster track behind the guy announcing or whatever.. Doesn't connect to the '40 Seasons' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman35 Posted August 26, 2014 Share Posted August 26, 2014 ^ I saw replies to the video on twitter saying that they say something that looks like coaster track behind the guy announcing or whatever.. Doesn't connect to the '40 Seasons' I disagree. It looks to me like a Six Flags logo over an old Marriott Great America Logo. I'm guessing it's going to be a "40 Seasons" logo. If there's coaster track back there too, it's probably just because that's the background picture of the park they used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallDuell Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I agree that it looks like a mashup of old/new logos. Wonder if they're leaning on Steven, the guy who runs greatamericaparks.com, at all for gathering/documenting stuff to celebrate 40? I honestly don't know how good their in-house archiving has been over the years. I must admit that I'm eager to hear what they're going to do. Restoring Hometown Square back to it's original form would be great - and the idea of returning some of the kiddie-type rides to the area is awesome, and thoughts of pulling the old Ameri-Go-Round and getting it running to celebrate 40 are all certainly intriguing! With the removal of the ropes course, you have to assume "something" is going in there...right? Or is this something as simple as an outside vendor's contract running out (I don't know if this upcharge was a Six Flags owned operation or something an outside vendor was running). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I really, really like how good of a job Six Flags Great America does with teaser videos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildStangAlex Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 Like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanobieFan Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 LEAKED!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willthegolfer Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 SPOILER ALERT : This was posted over at SfGam world. Credit to user bluebear816, who received a screenshot of this page. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman35 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 And here's a link to a cached version of it. It's definitely real, although maybe not final because there is at least one typo in it: http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:jCAHEY-w9tgJ:https://blog.sixflags.com/greatamerica/atttractions/40-seasons/facts+&cd=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmelMatt Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 No refurbed Sky Whirl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandallDuell Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 The amount of awesome that would be them ordering up a new age Sky Whirl would be off the charts. I've oft times wondered what Intamin/whomever would do, with today's technology, if asked to build a triple wheel? Glad to hear that those two areas are being spruced up, and that a few of the kiddie rides are coming back (I guess that's what'll be going in the ropes course's old spot...? Will be fun to see just how detailed they get - I have some faith that we'll be surprised with some of the attention to detail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 28, 2014 Author Share Posted August 28, 2014 Join Six Flags Great America as we celebrate 40 seasons of thrills in 2015, honoring the park’s history and applauding its growth. This season will see many new projects and events throughout the park. Namely the return of classic kiddie rides, a weekly event highlighting one of our world-class rides, and the refreshing of the Carousel Plaza and Hometown Square areas of the park. Great America opened in 1976 in honor of the bi-centennial and to celebrate rich American history. Over the years, Six Flags Great America has evolved greatly, striving to create lasting memories for families. From its conception in the 70s through today, Six Flags Great America has always pushed the envelope in thrills, entertainment and innovation. This park has seen 40 incredible seasons providing memories for millions of families. These memories live on for generations to return and pass on to their children. Join us in 2015, as we commemorate our 40 seasons at Six Flags Great America. 40th season celebration Complete refresh of the Carousel Plaza and Hometown Square sections Coaster celebrations In-park festivities and weekly events Restoration of three original chiildren's rides Tots Livery Surrey Carriages Red Baron Airplanes Lady Bugs Six Flags Great America today includes: 80 rides, slides and attractions 100 acres of fun 20-acre water park Home to Goliath, the world's tallest, steepest and fastest wooden roller coaster! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anewman35 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Glad to hear that those two areas are being spruced up, and that a few of the kiddie rides are coming back (I guess that's what'll be going in the ropes course's old spot...? They haven't officially said this (maybe at the event today?) but it makes massive amounts of sense for them to be going in the old Hometown Park area (where I believe they were originally) - It's covered up now by a basketball game, but you can see from overhead maps that all the ride pads are still there. And they keep going on and on about Hometown Square, which is where those rides would be, so it doesn't make any sense to put them in County Fair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waltrane Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I rode the Red Baron and the Lady Bugs as a kid. It's nice to see these come back. I'm happy the announcement wasn't for Ignite 2: Electric Boogaloo. Them saving money at this park can only (hopefully) mean something big in 2016. Let's hope for an RMC retooling of the Anerican Eagle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 General park improvements are always welcome. Are they going to be improving their horrifying customer service, as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricGarbo Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 I like the new rides announcements at SFMM and SFNE, but something about this announcement helps with my blood pressure. It's nice to see a little bit of a u-turn from a straight trip into the abyss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VF15 Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 Yeah, it really isn't much, but the park did just get Goliath, so this event is perfect for the park. Bringing back some of the original rides from the park will bring back some charm from Great America's early years, and I don't think adding charm to a park is a bad thing at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazelgreen Posted August 28, 2014 Share Posted August 28, 2014 What type of crowds should I expect during weekends in September? Well, first thing to keep in mind is that they're only open the 6th and 7th, then they're closed until Fright Fest starts on the 27th. In my past experience, that last weekend of normal operation is usually pretty dead (at least compared to Fright Fest). I would expect the first weekend of Fright Fest to probably be busier, but less crowded than later in Fright Fest would be. This is good to know. For those attending in October, it is NUTS the Sunday before Columbus Day. Most rides were over 2 hour waits. I think Raging Bull was at least a 3 hour wait. We had the Gold Flash Pass and still had over 1 hour waits for most rides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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