BackwardsBlue Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I worked in the park and I have not seen a ride party for just a certain crew, also everything that was along these lines were always posted backstage or handed out by managers. Granted that was about 5 years ago, things might have changed. I have a feeling that this is something to mess with us, knowing there are huge rollercoaster geeks out there SEARCHING for these things. I just do not feel like a RMC is in site for us. I am also still really iffy about Ragin' Cajun being ripped out, it anchors mardi gras. We already have one hole we do not need another one and then on stop of that half of a ride down and probably some days a full ride down. Really, I just do not want to see IgNight come back next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Next teaser is up! Hank Salemi (park president) is drinking a "Full Throttle" energy drink and the folders say Guinness World Record. Could we breaking the largest loop that Full Throttle set this year? EDIT: I guess you can't put "F ull Throttle" on here without it correcting it to "YOLOcoaster". Funny... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hank Salemi (park president) is drinking a "YOLOcoaster" energy drink and the folders say Guinness World Record. Could we breaking the largest loop that YOLOcoaster set this year? EDIT: I guess you can't put "F ull Throttle" on here without it correcting it to "YOLOcoaster". Funny... Why would SFMM build Full Throttle with the record breaking loop only to have a larger one built at SFGAm a year later? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Looks like, whatever it is, will break 3 world records. I have a hunch that 2 of the 3 records are held by another ride at another Six Flags park... let's see if I'm right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBears Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Maybe the Full Throttle part indicates that it will be a launching coaster of some sort but will be record setting in another area. Maybe they just put that there to throw us off completely. I don't really know. Just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I could imagine a Premier launching coaster in Southwest Territory. I could also imagine a woodie in Southwest Territory, maybe RMC? I'm just glad it's not a Sky Screamer cause I don't think one would fit at SFGAm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BackwardsBlue Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 The only things that push me back from another YOLOcoaster is the fact that he said "Swing by" and the fact that he was at the Giant Drop.... So I am just ever so confused over here. I also have all of the 'clues' up on my white board at work, trying to work it all out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_IntaMAN_ Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I am absolutely positive the Full Throttle cup thing is to throw off us enthusiasts. I mean, who else but US would recognize it? More than half of the GP at SFGAm barely know about SFMM anyway.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Maybe the new ride will have a "Giant Drop" ehhh? ehhhhhhh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgam#1 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 More than half of the GP at SFGAm barely know about SFMM anyway.... A good 70% of the GP don't even know other six flags parks exist. But it's clear to me that they are going to mess with us on purpose now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boardwalkbullet91507 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Whatever the new attraction is, my bet is that it will be in the Southwest territory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM64 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^^I think you're probably right. I also believe the Full Throttle stuff was to throw enthusiasts off. I'm willing to bet on a Sky Screamer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerrykoala2112 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^^I think you're probably right. I also believe the YOLOcoaster stuff was to throw enthusiasts off. I'm willing to bet on a Sky Screamer. But that wouldn't relate to anything record breaking? SFGAm can't built above 310 ft or taller than Sky Treck Tower. The Texas Sky Screamer is 400ft tall, so which record would they break? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commando Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Looks like, whatever it is, will break 3 world records. I have a hunch that 2 of the 3 records are held by another ride at another Six Flags park... let's see if I'm right. Call me crazy, but the good 'ol Speed, Height, and Drop.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfgam#1 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Also, they did throw the Guinness book of world records in there. And (correct me if I'm wrong) don't they only feature the tallest, fastest, longest, and maybe most inversions roller coaster records ..? I don't think you will be seeing the tallest inversion like gatekeeper or full throttle in there.. Again, I haven't checked out one of those books in a long time so someone correct me if I'm wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizash Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 What about... American Eagle. The World's Tallest, Fastest wooden coaster with the highest drop! Eagle could become the second ever (and only) Hyper-wooden coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM64 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^^I think you're probably right. I also believe the YOLOcoaster stuff was to throw enthusiasts off. I'm willing to bet on a Sky Screamer. But that wouldn't relate to anything record breaking? SFGAm can't built above 310 ft or taller than Sky Treck Tower. The Texas Sky Screamer is 400ft tall, so which record would they break? I think the book was also a "red herring." I just can't see there being any room for a record breaking coaster, not to mention the height restriction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^ I don't think so, I don't think they would make the Guinness book logo so prominent in the video if the ride wasn't breaking some record. To show all that and then not have it break some record would just be setting people up to be dissapointed, I think they'd be smarter than that. Especially after the reaction to the IgNight announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM64 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^That's a good point. I *hope* it's there because both sides of Eagle are getting the RMC makeover, but I'm doubtful because that would be really expensive. I still feel that doing only one side would seem sort of pointless to me. They probably could squeeze in a Full Throttle type using the Iron Wolf station and running out into Southwest Territory and back- especially if they take the Theater out- that would be a pretty long coaster! The only record I could see it breaking would be to take the tallest loop away from Full Throttle. As already mentioned, the tallest coaster/largest drop are impossible with the 330 foot height restriction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Can they propose to surpass the height restriction for a single ride, or are they too close to an airport? The zoning committee seems to lean in favor of SFGAm frequently, so if it were possible, they could probably get the permission. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Can they propose to surpass the height restriction for a single ride, or are they too close to an airport? The zoning committee seems to lean in favor of SFGAm frequently, so if it were possible, they could probably get the permission. Thoughts? Too close to the Waukegan Airport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM64 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^That's what I always assumed. The actual restriction states that the Village of Gurnee has to approve anything over 125 feet, and can build nothing taller than Sky Trek Tower (330 feet). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyDoesKnow Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ^That's what I always assumed. The actual restriction states that the Village of Gurnee has to approve anything over 125 feet, and can build nothing taller than Sky Trek Tower (330 feet). Absolutely true. Still room to break records though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanM64 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 ^Thanks for the info, as I never knew for sure it had to do with the airport. I'm not at all complaining, a coaster doesn't have to be tall to be great. I'm really excited for the official announcement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intaman Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 This may have been mentioned, but is there a scheduled announcement date? I would be really shocked if GA installed a second new roller coaster in three years. However, I'd gladly take it. Considering the park didn't get a major installation for nine years before X-Flight (I don't consider BTDK a major installation), I would really like to see this more aggressive capital investment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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