cal1br3tto Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 I was wondering about the bumper cars, too. The modern round ones are actually pretty fun. But the pseudo-classic ones the park is getting are more charming, of course. SFGAdv didn't seem all that lacking in flats to me. I rode a couple and skipped several more. But lack of flats was a common complaint, so I'm glad the park listened and is starting to bolster their collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 ^They have more than many SF parks do, but I think the complaint about "lack of flats" is due to the fact they added so many in 1999 and then had most of them removed over the years. Heck, SFOG has the Carousel, Wheelie, and Crime Wave as their entire flat collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSiRockin Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 ^You can't forget Acrophobia! The other problem was all the ugly empty flat pads, but this will fill them in. The Evolution one was the worst. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deguy123 Posted September 2, 2011 Share Posted September 2, 2011 ^You can't forget Acrophobia! The other problem was all the ugly empty flat pads, but this will fill them in. The Evolution one was the worst. That is also the problem because everywhere you looked was empty flat pads, these rides IMO are a great adddition. They already have a great collection of coasters for the most part so why not start putting in some flats. Seems like they listened to what people were saying. I'm glad they aren't taking out the parachutes ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 GADV needs a drop tower for 2013. Though, on the Six Flags website, they advertised that Sky Screamer is 150', why so short? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has been to the park and/ or maybe heard about Kingda Ka outlook? I'm still going with the screamscape info for now in that it could be either open by Fright Fest or closed for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonskeep Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Sky Screamers are the most terrifying ride to ever be created in the history of mankind. I don't care how macho you think you are. Once you're at the top of the tower with only a fiberglass seat and tiny chains holding you there, you'll be pooping yourself a bit. I rode the one at Fun Spot in Orlando a few years ago and damn near had a panic attack. It was also one of the most fun experiences of my life, but dammit if I wasn't feeling on the verge of death. Edit - Wait, what? According the to pics of the SFFT one, there's a pretty hefty chest strap on these. That's disappointing news. It was way more horrifying when it was just that metal bar. Star Flyer in Orlando will give you a very un easy yet thrilling ride. I love taking people down there for a spin, it aint for everyone, especially at 240 feet. I am hoping for a massive 400 foot Star Flyer in a U.S. park someday. Our ride has the chest strap now as well, for me it doesn't make a difference...still scary as hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Sky Screamers are the most terrifying ride to ever be created in the history of mankind. I don't care how macho you think you are. Once you're at the top of the tower with only a fiberglass seat and tiny chains holding you there, you'll be pooping yourself a bit. I rode the one at Fun Spot in Orlando a few years ago and damn near had a panic attack. It was also one of the most fun experiences of my life, but dammit if I wasn't feeling on the verge of death. Edit - Wait, what? According the to pics of the SFFT one, there's a pretty hefty chest strap on these. That's disappointing news. It was way more horrifying when it was just that metal bar. Star Flyer in Orlando will give you a very un easy yet thrilling ride. I love taking people down there for a spin, it aint for everyone, especially at 240 feet. I am hoping for a massive 400 foot Star Flyer in a U.S. park someday. Our ride has the chest strap now as well, for me it doesn't make a difference...still scary as hell. Too lame, how about a 500' WindSeeker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Though, on the Six Flags website, they advertised that Sky Screamer is 150', why so short? Because they're also getting 3 flats and a water slide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The SETGO Guys Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 Though, on the Six Flags website, they advertised that Sky Screamer is 150', why so short? Because they're also getting 3 flats and a water slide. I don't think additional rides have anything to do with it. However that Windseeker isn't going to be very appealing when there is a 23 Story Parachute Tower nearby that offers a much better view. I also find it odd that the ride isn't going to be taller than El Toro and Nitro. Personally on my next Visit I won't ride it when 3 of the major coasters offer better views. That being said, it looks like a nice addition for families in a thrill focused park. -Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathbydinn Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 ^ I'm pretty sure it does. Remember the surveys they sent out that I brought it up before? It was either a taller Sky Screamer with nothing else, or a shorter one with bumper cars, a scrambler, and flying elephants. So the additional rides did affect how tall it would be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterLover Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 ...and the scrambler (most likely from SFOG) is going where Chaos was. A particular SFNE fansite (which shall not/cannot be named here) has images of their scrambler being taken apart. It's difficult to say if this might be for some major repair or not, but being deconstructed so late in the season suggests that it MIGHT be on the way out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extremecoasters37 Posted September 3, 2011 Share Posted September 3, 2011 SFGAdv needs to focus on family rides and attractions. But they NEED more thrilling flat rides. Since Shapiro bought Six Flags, their parks have become worse and worse. I wish Time Warner would buy Six Flags back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeppelinfreak Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 ^Shapiro didn't buy Six Flags, he was just the CEO, and he isn't anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSiRockin Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 ^ I'm pretty sure it does. Remember the surveys they sent out that I brought it up before? It was either a taller Sky Screamer with nothing else, or a shorter one with bumper cars, a scrambler, and flying elephants. So the additional rides did affect how tall it would be. That survey said a 200ft + flats, or a 300ft alone. So it's 50ft shorter than originally thought. It doesn't make a huge difference, but how much more money could it have been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggernel Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 Because the taller models pretend they're Drop Towers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extremecoasters37 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 ^Shapiro didn't buy Six Flags, he was just the CEO, and he isn't anymore. Well thank god he isn't anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 ^Shapiro didn't buy Six Flags, he was just the CEO, and he isn't anymore. Well thank god he isn't anymore. The only good thing about Shapiro was he broke my Optimistic Friend. The Dark Knight Broke Him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audio111 Posted September 4, 2011 Share Posted September 4, 2011 I'm really glad to see SFGadv getting some greatly needed flat rides. Maybe this will cause the lines to decrease on some of their coasters, even if it's only by a few people! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm really glad to see SFGadv getting some greatly needed flat rides. Maybe this will cause the lines to decrease on some of their coasters, even if it's only by a few people! Exactly, that's the point a lot of enthusiasts have trouble comprehending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 I'm worried about staffing. War On Lines was a Problem due to staffing. I hope it works right this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 *Bump* Hey everyone, just wondering if anyone has been to the park and/ or maybe heard about Kingda Ka outlook? I'm still going with the screamscape info for now in that it could be either open by Fright Fest or closed for the rest of the season. About next year, I couldn't be happier for the park to finally be getting some sort of thrill ride in this package. I love Great Adventure but to a point. Once you ride Toro, Nitro, Ka and the other coasters a few times, what else is there really to do? I find a lot of time in a day is eaten up by walking in between the coasters. Variety is good, especially for those who don't ride coasters, or at least big ones. I wish the Star Flyer was the taller version but hey, it is something that they desperately need regardless. Maybe in another year we'll see a drop ride off the back of Ka's Tower? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 5, 2011 Share Posted September 5, 2011 Jason - I was at the park today and the Dippin Dots guy was not sure, so I didn't bother asking anyone else. Just a normal sign saying it was down today. Nothing more, nothing less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollin_n_coastin Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 ^Larry, you rock thanks for the update. Bonus points for the Dippin' Dot guy's opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDCOASTERFAN Posted September 6, 2011 Share Posted September 6, 2011 I'm really glad to see SFGadv getting some greatly needed flat rides. Maybe this will cause the lines to decrease on some of their coasters, even if it's only by a few people! And this is what happens when a p[ark,any park becomes too hyperfoused on one target demographic...sure the park improves in one area but at the same time it stagnates in the others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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