Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[Ed Farmer]

^They almost always leave the cranes up overnight, they usually stop work around 5pm, but start around 7 am. You can tell by the amount of cars in the lot as well.

 

It's fascinating to see how construction threads have gradually taken on a creeper-esque kind of vibe over the years.

 

(I kid )

[CoasterNick3157]

From Saturday March 29, 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[glouthan]

Nice photos! There is going to be a lot of airtime on that hill.

[rcjp]

^That's also what I thought when I realised how tight it is. Great!

[gerstlaueringvar]

There is going to be a lot of airtime on that hill.

That's one of the things that RMC surely does

 

Wonder if it would be even crazier that Outlaw Run's double up.

[GoBears]

Photo from Duane Marden of RCDB. Photo was taken earlier today during a construction tour.

 

[glouthan]

^I didn't realize how big that dive loop structure was...that's going to be cool hanging that high from the ground.

[SFGAmFan1976]

^^Wow... I didn't realize that Goliath took up that much space.... That doesn't matter though Also that track is taller than I had expected right after the airtime hill. And what are they still working on by the overbank structure?

[Cedar Fair]

I can imagine this will be a major breakthrough for SFGAm as they should recieve much more attention from the general public when it opens in late May... (Sigh) This could very well become the biggest park in the chain ( If its not already) because let's face it, MM and GAdv only have a large roller coaster collection and nothing else in the park, or 2 big coasters and nothing else worth mentioning in the park.

[Rollercoaster Rider]

I can imagine this will be a major breakthrough for SFGAm as they should recieve much more attention from the general public when it opens in late May... (Sigh) This could very well become the biggest park in the chain ( If its not already) because let's face it, MM and GAdv only have a large roller coaster collection and nothing else in the park, or 2 big coasters and nothing else worth mentioning in the park.

 

 

Lex Luther Drop of Doom

[Cedar Fair]

I can imagine this will be a major breakthrough for SFGAm as they should recieve much more attention from the general public when it opens in late May... (Sigh) This could very well become the biggest park in the chain ( If its not already) because let's face it, MM and GAdv only have a large roller coaster collection and nothing else in the park, or 2 big coasters and nothing else worth mentioning in the park.

 

 

Lex Luther Drop of Doom

Right, as well as Kilomanjaro Drop of Doom.

[willthegolfer]

Here are the other pictures from Duane at RCDB.

[attack7]

Wow! Thanks Will.

[Grant45]

Wow, I can't wait to ride this! RMC is one of the best coaster manufacturers right now and likely we'll into the future. Can't wait to see what's next from them!

[TyRush]

All I can say is....wow. Look at those over banks

[sfgam#1]

This thing just looks fantastic, cant wait for the day I get to ride it.

 

But may 24th is about 6 weeks away, and it looks like they have quite a lot to do. I mean first they have to get the lift hill up, finish the track, station, and a lot of testing. But I know this winter hasn't been easy for them, building such a large ride.

[Kenny B]

This ride looks like it's going to move incredibly fast.

 

I'm not to big into inversions, but I think both on this ride are going to give a great ride experience.

[gerstlaueringvar]

I remember Iron Rattler was opened pretty late as well. Don't worry! It's not like this is Vliegende Hollander.

[A.J.]

I remember Iron Rattler was opened pretty late as well. Don't worry! It's not like this is Vliegende Hollander.

I'll give you an A for effort, but a better coaster to make that joke about would have been Flying Turns...

[Rollercoaster Rider]

I remember Iron Rattler was opened pretty late as well. Don't worry! It's not like this is Vliegende Hollander.

I'll give you an A for effort, but a better coaster to make that joke about would have been Flying Turns...

 

Or Orphan Rocker.

[DBru]

I remember Iron Rattler was opened pretty late as well. Don't worry! It's not like this is Vliegende Hollander.

I'll give you an A for effort, but a better coaster to make that joke about would have been Flying Turns...

 

Or Orphan Rocker.

 

Sometimes you've gotta think outside of the box, guys!

[magicweasel]

Is there a confirmed opening yet? The Six-flags website is lacking information..... What about pass holder preview?

[willthegolfer]

Opening is still set for 5/24, media day is 5/22, and passholder preview is 5/23.

[coasterbill]

I can imagine this will be a major breakthrough for SFGAm as they should recieve much more attention from the general public when it opens in late May... (Sigh) This could very well become the biggest park in the chain ( If its not already) because let's face it, MM and GAdv only have a large roller coaster collection and nothing else in the park, or 2 big coasters and nothing else worth mentioning in the park.

 

I think you're forgetting Safari Off Road Adventure which has 3+ hour waits on a regular basis and seems to be the most popular ride at Great Adventure.

[Iron Wolf 90-11]