HCLcoasters Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 That's crazy. I would never imagine any big company would do that. I imagine it might have an X2 makeover however Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 ^I doubt it, unless having automatic breaks and seat belts added equals an X2 makeover. It's great that it is keeping its name, and I was concerned it would receive a Wiggles theme like the kiddie coaster at SFFT. The coaster is a lot of fun, and it should be a big hit with the families. I imaging the park will advertise like crazy how this came from Kiddieland, but hopefully they advertise this is a kiddie/family coaster and not a thrill ride like they did in 2008. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Six Flags? Preserving history? What am I reading? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 This is just a win/win for GAm. What a wonderful way to keep a great little coaster going, keep to the family ride mantra, and keep the coaster enthusiasts happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traincrossin Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I'm really glad Six Flags got Little Dipper. This definitely is a great and smart move for them. I was able to ride it at Kiddieland and everyone (including myself) was having a fun time. Now will they keep the classic handbrakes or get normal brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwgbdork Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I definatly did not expect this pleasent surprise !!!!! It will be interesting to see where they put it in the park! Great move on six flags part. Now this is how to make a family attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaceace12 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 SFGA has the nations best water park? First the cleanest park, now this...wow. PR people at the park are going a little crazy. Just how big is the water park there? I will have to head up there next year now. I hope they keep it all original. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterfan99 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 ^It is the job of the PR department to build up the park. Even if it is the worst park in the world (which it is not) you would bill it as the best. It's PR 101. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 SFGA has the nations best water park? First the cleanest park, now this...wow. PR people at the park are going a little crazy. Just how big is the water park there? The press release was fine. Be happy they have saved what would have been a demolished wooden roller coaster. Quit your bitching. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKings908 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ok, I'm shocked to see this! Six Flags is preserving a historical coaster, would've been a shame to loose this ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Ok, I'm shocked to see this! Six Flags is preserving a historical coaster, would've been a shame to loose this ride It would be an even bigger shame to LOSE this ride. Seriously people, this loose/lose thing is getting ridiculous. I see it everywhere!!! These words are very different. Why can people not figure this out!?!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nagro5 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Haha, that's great! Six Flags preserving history? Go ahead and tell us the real reason now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGAm Shock Wave Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Now will they keep the classic handbrakes or get normal brakes? My guess is the ride will retain the current skid brakes, but be automatically operated. It would be nice if SFGAm atleast left the levers in place for looks (ala Big Dipper at Geauga Lake). I don't think SFGAm could add fin brakes even if they wanted to because of the curved platform. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterfan99 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 One thing not mentioned, but I hope they keep the old ride sign/lights. It simply looked great at night and would look amazing in the park as a throwback to older days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montezooma Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 This is brilliant! I applaud this move by Six Flags!!!! And while they are in the mood for preserving Amusement History and making good moves, I would like to put a little bug in their ear... There is another piece of Amusement history sitting in a field in Plainview, TX...and as a bonus it is also a piece of Great America's history. Resurrect Greezed Lightnin as the Tidal Wave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterBone Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Unless I am counting wrong, SFGAm has 12 coasters. This can only become the 14th if another one will open at the same time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveydo5172 Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 I strongly commend Six Flags for doing this. What a wonderful surprise and gift for the people of Chicago. Is this the first time they have ever done anything like this in their history(the Park or the Chain)? For that matter, has any of the other chains done this either? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 Unless I am counting wrong, SFGAm has 12 coasters. This can only become the 14th if another one will open at the same time. They are either counting American Eagle as two or they have forgotten they got rid of Deja Vu. --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 They count American Eagle as two coasters and they should. They are two coasters, not connected in any way. They've said they have 13 coasters and I say they do to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Unless I am counting wrong, SFGAm has 12 coasters. This can only become the 14th if another one will open at the same time. RCDB lists Chang under GAm's coaster count as an "in storage" coaster, so maybe the park counts it as well...but that would mean that Li'l Dipper would be 13, and Chang would be 14. Interesting stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Perfect kiddie ride. Not too small or too big. Just like the Space Rockets. Good for you Great America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBru Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Awesome news! I love the mini-PTC coasters found at former-Paramount parks, and I'm sure this one will be tons of fun, too. Does this coaster only run 1 train? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted November 25, 2009 Author Share Posted November 25, 2009 ^ Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mike Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 It is like my good ole friend Hot Fuzz Rich always says to me..... Same Coaster.....New Location..... New Credit!!!!! Peace, Big Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Disneylander Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 Thank you, Six Flags, for not being like your Ohio-based cousin and actually making financial decisions with some sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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