Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

[themeparkman25]

Don't even act like going to Cedar Point is a chore. haha.

[Mr. Starr]

I know I might be headed out Saturday, probably all day.

[Cameron]

A group of us are planning to go on Sunday November 1st (closing day), all day - everyone is welcome; however this does not mean that another meet is out of the question! Sunday might work for me, but I'm pretty busy the next few weekends preparing for Pinball Expo. I always love going on Friday nights, so maybe 19th or 24th (17th is out - that's Expo weekend)?

 

Cameron.

[mcjaco]

I've marked November 1 on my calender. So we all know it'll be awesome.

 

 

Awesomely lame!

[Jojo19799]

^Do you plan on wearing your hot pants and tube top outfit again?

 

I'm all for going on a Friday night. I'm free every Friday except for Oct. 23 and Oct. 30th. Oct. 9th is a maybe because I'm going to Minnesota that weekend. I feel the need to celebrate Mel's favorite holiday in another state.

[Jerrykoala2112]

I hope you guys wouldn't mind if I tagged a long on November 1st...

 

Closing day and 2nd to last closing day last year was really good so I plan on going again this year...

[Jojo19799]

I hope you guys wouldn't mind if I tagged a long on November 1st...

 

The more the merrier! I'm going to admit it now, I'm not a fan of people trying to scare me, so if you want a good laugh, you should come with us! I'm bound to do or say something moronic.

[mcjaco]

^Do you plan on wearing your hot pants and tube top outfit again?

 

I'm all for going on a Friday night. I'm free every Friday except for Oct. 23 and Oct. 30th. Oct. 9th is a maybe because I'm going to Minnesota that weekend. I feel the need to celebrate Mel's favorite holiday in another state.

 

I think it's a bit too cold for that out fit. I'm thinking hooker boots, a kilt, wool pancho.

 

Um, are you following me? I'll be in Minnesota that weekend too.

[Jojo19799]

I think it's a bit too cold for that out fit. I'm thinking hooker boots, a kilt, wool pancho.

 

If you wear that, I'm putting you at number one on the sexy countdown.

 

Um, are you following me? I'll be in Minnesota that weekend too.

 

Yes.

[The Doctor]

The park may or may not get Chang, but a Glow in the Dark parade is coming next year

 

Chang isn't headed to the Windy City.

 

 

I hope your right but what's your source on this?

 

Also in general is anyone really disappointed by SFGAM in last few years.

No new major coasters even though other SF parks get them such as St.Louis

Major coasters taken down instead of getting fixed

Added another kiddie area despite already having two

Now another year with nothing but a parade, and the only coaster rumored is a used stand up. It's at the point I might not get a season pass next year and that saddens me

[mcjaco]

If you wear that, I'm putting you at number one on the sexy countdown.

 

My dear, I am already number one in the sexy countdown.

 

Yes.

 

I thought so......

[KDCOASTERFAN]

The park may or may not get Chang, but a Glow in the Dark parade is coming next year

 

Chang isn't headed to the Windy City.

 

 

I hope your right but what's your source on this?

 

Also in general is anyone really disappointed by SFGAM in last few years.

No new major coasters even though other SF parks get them such as St.Louis

Major coasters taken down instead of getting fixed

Added another kiddie area despite already having two

Now another year with nothing but a parade, and the only coaster rumored is a used stand up. It's at the point I might not get a season pass next year and that saddens me

 

Now you'll find out how the folks in Maryland have felt for years seeing their park get passed up year after year for a new coaster let alone new ride so I say get used to it.

[Bolliger&Mabillard]

^Yea, but you folks in the Metro D.C. area don't have it that bad. At least your major coaster didn't get snatched out to go to another park so the company can continue to spoil their major parks even when they can't afford it...of course I could be speaking too soon...

[dandaman]

I think it's a bit too cold for that out fit. I'm thinking hooker boots, a kilt, wool pancho.

 

If you wear that, I'm putting you at number one on the sexy countdown.

 

Seconded.

 

I'll be there in spirit!

 

Dan "My spirit will however be rather bereft of hooker boots" Smith

[Jerrykoala2112]

Guessing Game!

 

How many roller coasters are in this picture? I will give you 24 hours.

 

 

I took this picture in August. Raging Cajun broke down so I took my camera out and took pictures. But how many coasters do you see in this picture?

[dandaman]

^I'm counting six.

[Reality15]

Yeah, I can see six:

Batman the Ride

Raging Bull

Ragin Cajun

Viper

Demon

Whizzer

[traincrossin]

^What they said.

 

As for a meetup on closing day, i'm pretty sure I can come. I'm also going with some of my friends on the 30th so it should be a fun weekend!

[SFGAm Shock Wave]

7.

Batman: The Ride

Raging Bull

Viper

Demon

Ragin' Cajun

Whizzer

 

And the one you both missed, you can see American Eagle's barrel through Demon's 2nd loop.

[Jerrykoala2112]

It is 7. Congrats guys!

[andre8]

^Well I guess I can't see that even with my glasses on.

[Jerrykoala2112]

You will see the entrance to American Eagle's Helix by Demon's First loop. It is really hard to see but you can see it.

 

Whizzer

Viper

Rajun Cajun

Raging Bull

Batman the Ride and

Demon

 

are the rest you can see.

[jjb297]

Jerrykoala- I found an old park brochure from SFGADV from 1978, is that considered "valuable" to collectors like you?

[THE ONE]

A group of us are planning to go on Sunday November 1st (closing day), all day - everyone is welcome; however this does not mean that another meet is out of the question! Sunday might work for me, but I'm pretty busy the next few weekends preparing for Pinball Expo. I always love going on Friday nights, so maybe 19th or 24th (17th is out - that's Expo weekend)?

 

Cameron.

 

Count me in for Nov 1.

 

I'm planning on going for part of the day this Sunday.

[Jojo19799]

^Awesome. I think I counted nine of us going that day (if I counted right). It should be a fun filled day. Some of you know I'm not a fan of Giant Drop, but since we have a nice group going, I don't want to look like a chicken, so I'll go on it. Just this once though.