Six Flags Great America (SFGAm) Discussion Thread

JT325 · April 19, 2018

Tidal Wave 25th anniversary documentary (2002):

9Armgeddon4 · April 22, 2018

Mini opening day TR

It was a very good opening day. Lines for the rides were nonexistent for the most part so we was able to ride everything we wanted to twice.

Edited April 23, 2018 by 9Armgeddon4

Jelenp · April 23, 2018

Mini TR of Sunday during Opening Weekend:

Great time for spending only 3 hours at the park;

Goliath x6

American Eagle x2

Raging Bull x5

Viper x1

Hometown Fun Machine x1

It was really great to get back to the park after so many visits to Dollywood and then a Spring Break Florida Trip during the off-season. Though after riding Mako 19 times just under a month ago, Raging Bull really feels like a lower tier ride for me. Still, Goliath provides some great thrills but still compared to my two favorites, Lightning Rod and Storm Chaser, it falls short quite a bit. Overall though crowds weren't too bad but food stalls were packed. Otherwise great trip and can't wait to make it back before my prom next weekend!

RollingCoasting · April 23, 2018

Was there today as well. Crowds were surprisingly light for opening weekend, almost weekday in May light. Weather was decent too, mid-fifties and sunshine. Hangover looks absolutely massive in its location, I personally am really excited to ride. It may not be the ride many people were hoping for, but its a fun, classic thrill ride that will probably be even better than the rest given its size. Managed 1 ride each on Raging Bull, Giant Drop, Demon, The Lobster, Viper, Chubasco, American Eagle, Batman, V2, Joker, Superman, and X-Flight.

Looking forward to a great season

9Armgeddon4 · April 23, 2018

I was there yesterday as well and like Saturday had a very good visit. Only coasters I didn't ride either day were Eagle and Whizzer. With that my next visit to the park will be in May for Mardi Gras Hangovers season pass day if there is one.

DoinItForTheFame · April 23, 2018

Wait, There's a Sprint store in Six Flags Great America?

It's only a matter of time before a quick loans/check cashing place opens up. After that it will be a convenience store that wreaks of cigarette smoke, while offering single cigarettes half pints of cheap liquor for sale. I wonder if there will be any demand for a used tire shop near the parking lot.

Such a vivid picture you painted there.

SFStl Fan · April 23, 2018

Here's my first ever Mini Trip Report -

First noticed the Member Entrance is to the left of the flag poles. It's a dedicated group of metal detectors then opens to the ticket reader/finger scan entrances with half dividers. Whizzer was not running for opening weekend. There is a nice display ad set up near Sky Trek for this year's first Holiday in the Park event. X-Flight was running one train as was American Eagle. Goliath and Raging Bull were running as awesome as ever and using two trains. Superman Ultimate flight was up with two trains and was practically a walk on toward the end of the day Saturday. Mardi Gras Hangover actually does look quite massive. Looks like it would be worth a spin.

The crowds weren't bad, lines for rides were manageable even with one train operations. The lines seemed to be all at the food places. Capone's kicked out stragglers that came in after 7pm on Saturday. Big Lou's has a sign pointing to Italian Beef, but I didn't see where it was or it was closed on Saturday and Sunday.

My pics aren't the best but here's a few from the trip.

Big Lou's

Where's The Beef?

Firehouse Snacks

Hangover

Still Hungover

Sportsdude360 · April 23, 2018

This doesn't look that much bigger than any of the other Larsen loopers.

DoinItForTheFame · April 23, 2018

This doesn't look that much bigger than any of the other Larsen loopers.

I was thinking the same thing... Perspective maybe??

SFStl Fan · April 23, 2018

This doesn't look that much bigger than any of the other Larsen loopers.

I thought the same thing at first but when you actually see it, it does look larger than the loops at the other parks. I tried to get a shot of the ride vehicle on the track to put it into perspective but my group was running off to catch another flight on Superman without me so the shot didn't come out the way I wanted it to.

RollingCoasting · April 26, 2018

Pictorium is being demolished to make room for "future thrills"

#HurricaneHarbor2019

cal1br3tto · April 27, 2018

Hometown Fun Machine

Wait, has that always been the name of their Scrambler? How did I not know this? New favorite ride name.

DarienPoint · April 29, 2018

I like the color scheme of Hangover, it's unique from all of the many Fireball color schemes. Finally something "themed," if you could even call it that.

theredskull84 · April 29, 2018

At the park now. I assure you, Mardi Gras Hangover is absolutely massive in person!

thrillseeker4552 · April 29, 2018

I didn't even notice the ride has 8 "cars" rather than the usual 6. The extra capacity will be great!

JT325 · April 29, 2018

Just pulled into the parking lot and holy cow is it packed. I’ve heard a lot is shut down and everything else is one train. Deep breath. Good thing I love Demon.

Yup it’s bigger. Not overly interested but I’d like to ride it once at night.

ytterbiumanalyst · April 29, 2018

Hometown Fun Machine

Wait, has that always been the name of their Scrambler? How did I not know this? New favorite ride name.

It was originally the Saskatchewan Scrambler, but I agree, the new name is awesome.

DarienPoint · April 29, 2018

Hometown Fun Machine

Isn't it called that at another Six Flags?

theredskull84 · April 30, 2018

Another thing to note...all the signage all around the Pictorium site is really heavy on the “Big Thrills Coming Soon” advertising. Let the speculation begin.

Vonni · April 30, 2018

I'm guessing water park expansion. Perhaps a clone of the water coaster that went to SFFT last year.

IntaminLove · May 1, 2018

Hometown Fun Machine

Wait, has that always been the name of their Scrambler? How did I not know this? New favorite ride name.

It was originally the Saskatchewan Scrambler, but I agree, the new name is awesome.

New name as of 1977 I believe and it's a good one. I have only ridden a few scramblers, but Hometown Fun Machine seems to run differently. It feels like most of the ride is spent gradually building up to top speed. The other scramblers I've ridden got to top speed much sooner. Maybe it's just me . Still a fun fun ride and the location is nice too.

JT325 · May 1, 2018

I've always loved the paint job on Hometown Fun Machine, the name, the location (great views of Whizzer!). They keep it looking brand new, too!

mush619 · May 15, 2018

I've always wanted to hit SFGAm for Mother's Day, and this year I finally made it happen. It was a great day for me. My 11 year old daughter, Molly, is afraid of heights, so not too keen on coasters unfortunately. With the short Mother's Day lines I'd heard so much about, I was able to get on several big coasters I hadn't been on for a while. I waited less than 10 minutes each for Raging Bull and Goliath. I hadn't been on Goliath since 2016. Having only been on twice before, I kinda forgot how much fun it is, even though it's a tad short. It really makes me want to get to Cedar Point!

Again taking advantage of short lines, I got my first spin on Joker this trip! I thought it was fun, but I don't think I'd spend too much time in line for it. 5 minutes was all I had to wait this time. American Eagle was the longest line of the day for us at 20 minutes. I also grabbed rides on Superman, Batman, Viper and Demon, and Little Dipper with Molly. I'm hoping they'll be done painting Whizzer before we go next time.

My daughter likes the spinning flats, so we did multiple rides on Hometown Fun Machine, Lobster and Fiddler's Fling. HTFM really seems to be feeling it's age. It takes forever to get up to speed these days and it feels like they've shortened the cycle. Lobster on the other hand is running great. I liked Orbit, but I'm so glad they decided relocate and keep Lobster. We ended up leaving around 5:00, due to the 3 hour drive home and having school and work today. Next year I'll take the Monday after off. lol

Here are just a few random pics.