Six Flags Great Adventure (SFGAdv) Discussion Thread

[RideofSteel]

Kingda Ka was running two trains today...But with a one-two train wait for any row except first, it didn't really matter. Also, Kingda Ka's fourth train that was in pieces by the left station, has been mostly rebuilt out on the transfer track. It looks to be only lacking the shell.

[YoshiFan]

Wow, I'm surprised it was so empty with the weather so nice.

[inversion_excursion]

I miss bringing my kids to balins it was the best kid section in the park and at any park i went to the whole idea of it was awesome for children

[3Mutts]

Just so you guys know, the Safari is now closed. Here are some pictures from the last day.

 

Link: http://www.greatadventurehistory.com/GATrips_Autumn_2012.htm

[UrbanLegend]

For those in the know, is this (red circle) the Great Adventure employee parking lot, and is this (red arrow) the way to get to it from the road?

[A.J.]

Hm - it's a large parking lot attached to the park with a peculiar gap in the treeline leading to a marked road.

 

I don't know, it could be a trap.

[pitstains1]

Yes, that is the Employee Parking Lot and that is how you enter it.

[3Mutts]

Quick update on the Safari, apparently they are removing sections of the log flume to work on new buildings for the Safari.

 

 

 

 

 

All pictures from here: http://www.greatadventurehistory.com/GATrips_Autumn_2012.htm

[coastercrazy 9]

Hey guys, just wanted to post my new Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest 2012 Music Video! The link is below.

[larrygator]

Quick update on the Safari, apparently they are removing sections of the log flume to work on new buildings for the Safari.

 

I didn't even think to walk over to that area last week. I thought it was strange the flume wasn't running but now I know why. I think they generally run it in October, I know it runs in April.

[UrbanLegend]

The flume wasn't running around this time last October either. But I doubt it's because sections of it were missing. Interesting development.

[YoshiFan]

This year they even kept the rapids open for at least the early part of Fright Fest when it used to close after Labor Day. There are signs up saying it closes at 6:00 with the Fright Fest logo under it.

 

The Log Flume wouldn't be so bad to ride in cold weather if they turned off the sprayers at the end of the ride since you don't get soaked without them. I'd like to see the sprayers off the first few and last few weeks of the season.

[larrygator]

^Aaaah. My memories may be of before they added the coin operated sprayers.

[pitstains1]

They are temporarily removing sections of the Saw Mill Log Flume to help move construction vehicles around for the construction of Safari: Off Road Adventures. The Log Flume will return next season.

[YoshiFan]

Opening Day for 2013 is March 23rd. http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/events/CalendarEvents.aspx

 

I am really happy that the park is opening so much earlier next year compared to the past few seasons.

[jray21]

That is early! Can't believe it's already time to think about next season.

[Athletekim]

I would so go to Opening weekend or the following weekend but that is the week when a lot of schools have off. So that Sunday may be a bit but crowded but less than usual.

[sixflagsgreatadven]

Hey everyone!

 

I work as a mechanic for great adventure. Right now, we are in the process of completely retracking Rolling Thunder. The updated ride will be much smoother. We purchased 4 new PTC trains. Each has 2 lapbars per row (sorry) but no seatbelts. The skids will now be magnetic brakes.

 

Sounds good right?

[chickenbowl]

^Very cool! The ride can definitely use that re-tracking, Keep us updated!

[UrbanLegend]

This will definitely good for overall ridership, but as someone who actually enjoys RT in it's current form it'll certainly be weird. A Rolling Thunder that doesn't rattle your teeth and actually brakes smoothly? I'll believe it when I ride it.

[coasterbill]

I actually thought Rolling Thunder was very smooth this year but okay cool!

[RideofSteel]

Just thought I would share some pictures I took yesterday.

Creepy deserted midway. To enter for pass processing you went in the gates behind the go carts. As the park was closed, you went right to the processing center then left.

[A.J.]

Rolling Thunder isn't terrible. There is only one reason why it's my least favorite roller coaster - the insane jolt on the right track at the first turnaround.

[RideofSteel]

^At least they haven't put trims on Rolling Thunder.

[simaticable]

Interesting rumor from Screamscape:

Park News - (11/19/12) I’ve posted a few rumors lately about how parks in both Six Flags and Cedar Fair may have been asked to each pick an older coaster for possible future removal. In virtually every case so far, the rumored ride selected for future removal has been a steel coaster, but in the case of Six Flags Great Adventure, I’m hearing that the park decided to put Rolling Thunder on the chopping block. What makes this interesting, is that the location of Rolling Thunder also opens up a large piece of park property for future development, stretching all the way over to the Kingda Ka tower. Makes more sense if they want to open up a big pathway down to the Kingda Ka tower to eventually put in a giant drop ride mounted to the back side.

Just a remainder… this does not mean Rolling Thunder is being removed now, or anytime soon. This is just a rumor that the park may opt to remove this older coaster at some point in the next five years or so for any number of reasons. Just a possibility… nothing more at this point.

So, each park in both chains might have to remove a ride in the coming years.