RollingRunner Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 So i’ve decided to make my first mini-trip down to Great Adventure for the summer, so I figure why not make a PTR? I didn’t spend much time there because of other plans, so my main goal was to ride the Great American Scream Machine to make sure I could get in one last ride. I was only at the park for about 2 hours with an extra 45 minutes driving the safari. I first went over to Nitro, (which I found to be plastered with horrid Snickers ads!) But the ride itself was good, so I didn’t mind much. I then went over to the Boardwalk to ride GASM a few last times. Soon, the park started getting crowded and the day even hotter, so I got in my first Houdini ride of the year, and left. It’s a shame Scream Machine might have to leave the park. My last few rides were truly amazing with ejector air off the crest, forceful G’s in the loops, and fun hangtime in the batwing. Plus the ride was as smooth as it could possibly be. I do agree that the ride is getting old, and it would be best for the park to let go. I know I’ll really miss it. Anyway, onto the pictures! The Big Wheel greets us to the park Nitro's colors clash with the morning sky Didn't get you today, Batman! No waterfall? Two Beemers! Skyride wasn't operating, so it mostly looked like this today. Big Wheel looking big. We see you Scream Machine! The Carousel doing it's thing. I see an Arrow! Scream Machine's "Grand" Plaza... Looking up to the lift. I'll miss GASM's intense drop loop. the axe train waits for some happy riders! I probably should have waited one more millisecond later to take this, but I liked it anyway. ...and then I looked up, and saw some Arrow track! The Batwing ... THOUGH THE TREES! =] I love this element. Scream Machine looking very loopy! Failed nerd shot #2 Failed nerd shot #1 Taking the plunge one final time. Re-opened Houdini has some pretty-ful gardens! Parking lot shots! 'Hi, my name is Kingda Ka, and I don't like to operate. Gimme some lightning!' Some happy riders take the loop. At least GASM's 'other' loop will still be here for a while! Ka towers over the Safari lot. and I'll finish off this report with the backside of Toro and Thunder. Hope you enjoyed reading my first photo trip report! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatertot3710 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Thanks for the report! I now totally regret skipping GASM on my last (and only) trip. Looks like I won't be riding in August either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClarke0912 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Scream Machine looks more fun than I ever thought...lots of loops and different theme than a superhero. Too bad the Axe trains kind of ruin it. Sure hope Chang doesn't get plopped in the dirt lot without landscaping! This ride would have rocked if some trees and themeing were around, but hey, this is SIX FLAGS here... Nice PTR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andre8 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Nice PTR! That half of the loop would look great as an arch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I really hope that gasm stays. I really enjoy that ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConleyKE Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Great pics! I loved GASM when I rode it last summer! I only took one ride in the front row, but it was very fast, smooth and enjoyable, other than one sharp turn into the mid-course brake run. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Nice TR I might head to the park for a bit tomorrow. Anyway I hope they don't take down GASM since that was my first coaster that I rode at GADV back in the day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RollingRunner Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 I appreciate all the nice comments, so thanks! I agree that Screamie is a good ride and all, but i'm really not too broken up by it's departure. If Chang does indeed get sent here, it will fit in much better and give new life to the almost dead space of land. But I do think Chang would be better off at Great America or a smaller park like SFA or TGE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnEscapeArtist Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Has Kingda Ka been down all season? Nice PTR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 ^No I rode it earlier this month & it was running fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Any official word on GASM yet? Nice TR BTW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speeddeamon128 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 ^Not yet just this on Screamscape today: http://www.screamscape.com/html/six_flags_great_adventure.htm I think the ride will definitely be open this weekend for the 4th. I couldn't make it to GADV today but Thursday I think I can get there just for some rides on GASM just incase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scipiomask Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Great pics! GADV is my home park, and I really think it's time for GASM to leave. I used to skip it whenever I went unless I brought a guest, but now I go on it whenever I visit since it seems like it's going to close. I really don't like GASM, or have pity for it, because it's a two-faced ride. My analogy for GASM is a bi-polar pitbull. Sometimes, it runs smoothly to make you feel bad for it. Then, when you're on it again, and rattles you around like some sort of voodoo doll and makes you feel like your head's going to explode. Depending on what time of day you ride, what train you chose, which seat you chose, which side you're on, the ride can be smooth, rough, rattly, or an ugly mix of all of these. At least Chang will probably be more consistant. I'll be honest, the only things I'll REALLY miss about GASM are the chain lift sounds, the cool station and queue houses, and the totally nostalgic feel of the whole ride area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Brandon_ Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 Watch Chang get painted Red White and Blue and be called GASM2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rckrazy06 Posted June 30, 2010 Share Posted June 30, 2010 I really want to ride GASM one more time but the odds of me getting to GADV this year are slim to none. Great TR though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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