osm Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I wasn't necessarily thinking audio, more along the lines of fire or mist effects, or something along those lines. I mean they're going to have to do some interesting theming on the yellow section if their's a point in having a portion of track painted differently, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Speaking of theming... I really don't understand why we now have 2 rides in the Boardwalk section of the park themed to superhero / villains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Speaking of theming... I really don't understand why we now have 2 rides in the Boardwalk section of the park themed to superhero / villains. The "Boardwalk" area of the park hasn't had theming that made sense since I first started going to GADV back in the mid 90's. Back then it was military themed, featuring the parachute drop ride, the space shuttle (inverter swinging ship), Escape from Dino Island -- The 3d/4d theater attraction (which featured a fighter jet outside the building), and of course the Great American Scream Machine. Along with GASM the whole area (including the bathrooms) sported Red, White and Blue colors and other military base type markings. If anything it's less odd now that there are two superhero themed rides in that area instead of us Superman. I may be alone in this, but I never went to SF-GADV for the good theming in the park. I'm a coaster junkie and would spend my days making B-lines from coaster to coaster. So I couldn't care less what section of the park they are building Green Lantern. I'm just looking forward to finally getting to ride one of the big B&M stand-ups (My only one so far has been Georgia Scorcher). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I agree with you, and I'm not complaining or anything... just pointing out that it makes no sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Oh I agree completely. The theming makes no sense nor has the theming in that park ever made sense. I mean look at when they added Medusa. It was built in the Frontier section and had "Medusa Mining Company" signs all over the place to make it fit. Yet the ride was bright Green and Purple. Doesn't seem very frontier-like to me at all. It's an awesome ride though, and that's all I've ever really cared about when going to GADV. Plus I actually find the park's theming kinda funny. It appeals to my ADD . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpengeistfan1 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I think the main reason they still call the area the "boardwalk" is because it is the area where they've placed all of their midway games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolliger&Mabillard Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Well of all the Six Flags parks, none of them are really applauded for world class theming. They try, and Great Adventure has some of the better themes that the chain can offer. So I wouldn't hold my breath too much on this one. TGK and PDC look nice. I mean, yes, there's no water in the boardwalk area, but meh. What's in a name, anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I honestly care more about how great the lift hill is going to look, towering over the parking lot. One of my favorite parts of a trip to GADV used to be when I'd turn into the parking lot and see the loops of GASM. Green Lantern should be a rather impressive sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Coaster Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I drove past Great Adventure this morning. I noticed: Green Lantern's second inversion is beginning to take shape. There were MANY cars parked in the parking lot for offseason Parking lot skyline is looking vastly different with Green Lantern standing instead of GASM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 The 2nd inversion has been up for a while. Here's a picture from right now on their website. EDIT: You can see some of the yellow track that looks like it's installed at the bottom of the picture. The cool turn-around over the station is being worked on as we speak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
osm Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Oh I agree completely. The theming makes no sense nor has the theming in that park ever made sense. I mean look at when they added Medusa. It was built in the Frontier section and had "Medusa Mining Company" signs all over the place to make it fit. Yet the ride was bright Green and Purple. Doesn't seem very frontier-like to me at all. It's an awesome ride though, and that's all I've ever really cared about when going to GADV. Plus I actually find the park's theming kinda funny. It appeals to my ADD . I agree. I love the thought process, "What could be further from Western than Greek Mythology? Oh I know! Screwed up purple Superman that failed English class!" I do appreciate the mix of the well-themed (Plaza del Carnaval, Golden Kingdom), and the random (everything else). But yeah, obviously the main reason I go is for the amazing coaster collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 GreatAdventureTV Just when you thought Great Adventure couldn't get any better A multimedia organization formed by two park employees to showcase ALL things Six Flags Great Adventure. All the time. Videos, Trip Reports, and even Vlogs! Twitter.com/GadvTV Youtube.com/User/GreatAdventureTV Coming Soon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jedimaster1227 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 ^Is this run officially through Six Flags or is this an unofficial organization? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveMachine Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 I don't think its offical. I think thats his name in the bottom right corner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 GreatAdventureTV is unofficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 Just when you thought Great Adventure couldn't get any better Who thinks SFGADv can't get any better???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveMachine Posted March 13, 2011 Share Posted March 13, 2011 ^Somebody who doesn't know the existance of theming, ride rehabs, empty concrete slabs, taking care of whats already there, water rides, flat rides, ride distribution, having the entitre park open, a reduced ad environment, non-superhero themed rides, non SBNO rides, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Green Lantern has got to be one of the most intimidating B&M's around. In pictures it looks as if the ride is far away from the path however in person it is right on top of you. This was one of the first time I got chills looking at a coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeelTheFORCE Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Green Lantern has got to be one of the most intimidating B&M's around. In pictures it looks as if the ride is far away from the path however in person it is right on top of you. This was one of the first time I got chills looking at a coaster. If it's like Mantis it'll be loud too, adding to that intimidation factor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Coaster Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 ^??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnderCoverDrummer1 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Oh I agree completely. The theming makes no sense nor has the theming in that park ever made sense. I mean look at when they added Medusa. It was built in the Frontier section and had "Medusa Mining Company" signs all over the place to make it fit. Yet the ride was bright Green and Purple. Doesn't seem very frontier-like to me at all. It's an awesome ride though, and that's all I've ever really cared about when going to GADV. Plus I actually find the park's theming kinda funny. It appeals to my ADD . I agree. I love the thought process, "What could be further from Western than Greek Mythology? Oh I know! Screwed up purple Superman that failed English class!" I do appreciate the mix of the well-themed (Plaza del Carnaval, Golden Kingdom), and the random (everything else). But yeah, obviously the main reason I go is for the amazing coaster collection. Your Bizzaro joke was perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 They're moving quite fast on the construction of Green Lantern. Here's the most recent picture from the Webcam. The inclined loop is being worked on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skycoastin Steve Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 ^Somebody who doesn't know the existance of theming, ride rehabs, empty concrete slabs, taking care of whats already there, water rides, flat rides, ride distribution, having the entitre park open, a reduced ad environment, non-superhero themed rides, non SBNO rides, etc. This post wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerstlauer1 Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 Hmm... isn't it a bit odd that they paint it green when it is standing right next to Kingda Ka? I know it's called "Green Lantern" but maybe they could come up with something creative, and maybe not use a superhero theme?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkyle Posted March 15, 2011 Share Posted March 15, 2011 ^ Batman & Nitro are both yellow and next to each other that didn't stop them, and GL has a darker shade of green then KK. have you been or even seen pictures of Cedar Point they painted Iron Dragon the same colors of TTD and they are right next to each other. Plus do you think they are going to color a coaster themed to Green Lantern and thing other then green ( I understand they are making the corkscrews yellow) . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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