RideofSteel Posted September 30, 2012 Share Posted September 30, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted October 1, 2012 Share Posted October 1, 2012 Wow, I'm surprised it was so empty with the weather so nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inversion_excursion Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted October 2, 2012 Share Posted October 2, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitstains1 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Yes, that is the Employee Parking Lot and that is how you enter it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy 9 Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Hey guys, just wanted to post my new Six Flags Great Adventure Fright Fest 2012 Music Video! The link is below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 The flume wasn't running around this time last October either. But I doubt it's because sections of it were missing. Interesting development. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 ^Aaaah. My memories may be of before they added the coin operated sprayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitstains1 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 That is early! Can't believe it's already time to think about next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athletekim Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsgreatadven Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 ^Very cool! The ride can definitely use that re-tracking, Keep us updated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted November 5, 2012 Share Posted November 5, 2012 I actually thought Rolling Thunder was very smooth this year but okay cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideofSteel Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 ^At least they haven't put trims on Rolling Thunder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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