monsterfan99 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 It wasn't just the first weekend that were empty either. The entire month of April was dead due to the weather. I know the 2nd or 3rd weekend I was able to do the entire park in a few hours as everything (including Superman) was walk-on. It just makes seance for the park to open later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted November 15, 2009 Share Posted November 15, 2009 Hey guys! A TPR SFGAM Group is now on Facebook. For those who are interested in meet-ups at SFGAM and all that good stuff. Or people who have been there, join too! It is to help notify people when meet-ups will be, help get it more organized, you know? http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=319852065299 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted November 16, 2009 Share Posted November 16, 2009 i know I already brought this up but I had to make one morecomment. Why is SFGAD opening March 27? Since SFGAM is the most profitable they should open up first. I hate to be "That Gadv Fanboy" but even without a lot of flats we are profitable. Imagine if Gadv had as many flats as Gram, we'd be the PowerHouse of the East Coast. I think we open earlier because we have our 2009 work done and are getting started on 2010 work earlier. Like rehabs and construction. It also allows for more money come opening weekend so we can be profitable like you guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwgbdork Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 So this link was posted over at SFGamworld, Freakin hilarious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 ^That just made my day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matteocrepaldi Posted November 17, 2009 Share Posted November 17, 2009 That was great!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/11/kiddieland-amusement-park-auction-rides.html SFGAm has purchased Kiddieland's Little Dipper at the auction today for $33,000. It will be placed in one of the kiddie areas, hopefully in time for the 2010 season. Kiddieland, the Melrose Park amusement park, opened one last time this morning for an auction of its rides. Carnival enthusiasts and long-time regulars packed the parking lot for a final goodbye, with the park turning on the lights on its rides one last time. Scheduled today for auction were 430 separate pieces of park history -- from carousel horses to popcorn carts to bumper cars. A private collector from Atlanta bought the first major ride of the day, with a winning bid of $17,000 for the bumper cars. The carousel later went for $355,000 to a Westmont business owner who plans to refurbish it. The Little Dipper roller coaster sold for $33,000 to Six Flags in Gurnee; it will be put in the park's kiddie section, hopefully by 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 ^That is really greqat, that its getting a second life. A classic being preserved, way to go SF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Very Interesting. This and the parade will most likely be the only things added for 2010, along with a few touch-ups around the park. And then in 2011, well, who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G$ Kurt Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 This is so great! I'm so happy SF is saving this little peice of local coaster history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 That's really great of SFGAm to do this. I really applaud them. Shocked, but happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Sorry to get away from the great news about the little dipper, but if Chang were to come to SFGAM, would it be the best ride in the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumba830 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 ^Probably not, We've got a good invert, woodie, and hyper that would most likely come before Chang. Edit: v I just answered it, unless you meant something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastermoosh Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Sorry to get away from the great news about the little dipper, but if Chang were to come to SFGAM, would it be the best ride in the park? That is a question that'll never be answered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Awesome, and like everyone else, I'm really surprised. The coaster is a lot of fun despite being so small, and I'm sure it will be a hit with the families. I wonder what area it will go in though, since there isn't much room in any of the kiddie areas. This was completely random and unexpected, and I'm happy that Six Flags is doing this. It is nice to see that it will still be local instead of being shipped across the country or be demolished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 That's really great of SFGAm to do this. I really applaud them. Shocked, but happy! SAME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jps294 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Its been posted on RCDB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Quick! Someone bring out the champagne! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jojo19799 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I wonder what area it will go in though, since there isn't much room in any of the kiddie areas. I was wondering the same thing. I noticed that the ball lodge in Looney Tunes National Park was never open this year (well at least when I went there). I wonder if they plan to take that out and put the coaster there. It just might fit. Edit: I know in the article they are focusing on putting it in one of the children's areas, however if the ride doesn't fit, they might consider the following: 1)The area where Splashwater Falls once stood 2) They could go a completely different route and put it where SSA is. Now I know there is talk of Chang going into that area, but nothing was confirmed yet about that ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Why not paint it raging bull colors, call it Mini-Bull, and throw it over there! I'm kind of getting annoyed at all of the parks segregating the kids far away from all the rides. Put a small ride next to a big ride so that child swapping is easier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acq10uaz Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Or Mini Viper since Little Dipper is a woodie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
technfxrick Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I Don't know the park that well, but couldn't it also go where Deja' vu stood. Also i wonder how this will impact the Chang decision. If SFGAM got both it would however mean that the SFGAM fanboys would have to stop complaining about how SFMM get's multiple coasters in consecutive years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 The thing is, will SFGAM maintain its ACE Coaster Classic status? Something tells me they won't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G$ Kurt Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 As long as it doesn't become a "Wiggles" coaster i'll be happy. That whole area just really isn't my favorite. Since Camp Cartoon already has Jetsons my vote is for Bugs Bunny National Park. I wouldnt mind seeing it outside of a childrens area. Maybe somewhere in Hometown Square would make a good home for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I think it will retain the ACE Coaster Classic status. The only changes I see being made are eliminating manual operation and adding seatbelts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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