Six Flags Over Georgia (SFOG) Discussion Thread

[pianojohn]

Geez, my mistake! I say the word "Parking Lot" and get the 3rd degree! I guess I should have said it would have been nice to have the coaster IN the park as opposed to being outside the grounds.

 

For example, I love the way the GASM is built around the lake. I just like being on coasters where you see trees and such as opposed to cars ENTERING the parking lot.

 

Clearer?

 

Either way, I am sure it will be a fun ride.

[robbalvey]

^ No worries John. People just get a little too excited when it comes to new rides!

 

Remember, everyone, it's a NEW RIDE. That's a GOOD THING!

 

--Robb "No need to snap at people because they make a comment here or there about it." Alvey

[SLUSHIE]

I just noticed that this thing has no MCBR. Looks like they know that they won't be sending out the trains fast enough to need one.

[MagnumForce]

SFoG is actually a well run park. I am sure they will be able to hit interval without a problem.

[CoasterIdiot]

RCDB now is calling Goliath a MEGA coaster!

[SLUSHIE]

Well is isn't a hyper. It may be 200ft tall, but the biggest drop is only 175ft.

[jarmor]

hate to break it to ya but all B&M speed coasters (as what they were called when they first came out) are listed under "mega coaster" on RCDB.com lol lol

[F1shy]

SFoG is actually a well run park. I am sure they will be able to hit interval without a problem.

 

 

Yeah, I agree that SFoG is a well run park (except for Scorcher). The rides barely ever break down, and when they do... you can always rely on the ride ops to crack a few jokes over the station intercom to keep everyone in a good mood. The last time I was at SFoG, that island thing outside of the park was SMALL. Did they expand that or something? I never would've thought a coaster could fit there...

[Meteornotes]

The Scream supports get hit all of the time by maintanence vehicles!

 

Why does this:

 

-Not actually surprise me in any way?

-Make me giggle?

 

Thank god SFMM has such a keenly aware maintanence staff that they can't steer a truck around a roller coaster! Then again, I suppose that's what they get for plopping it down in a parking lot.

 

As for the new hyper at SFOG, it looks like it should be fun. I'm not as much of a fan of the B&M rides as the Intamin ones, but it should give a decent ride. If it turns out to be anything like Goliath at Walibi World, it will instantly become one of the best coasters in the US. I thought the WW Goliath was one of the best steel coasters I've ever been on...

 

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[DailyBugle_JL]

The last time I was at SFoG, that island thing outside of the park was SMALL. Did they expand that or something? I never would've thought a coaster could fit there...

 

I think we all thought it was small until they drained the two ponds for digging. I cant wait for the ERT us season passholders get. And this coaster goes through alot trees in its couse. Last sunday i seen the drill digging holes between trees.

 

Hurray, we only rumored about this thing forever. I guess somebody slipped up 3 or 4 years ago, when planning for the ride was just beginning.

[coasterguy618]

Yay! another B&M hyper. The first drop i think should be a little longer but it still looks fun. I also think it looks really short.

[Yero]

Goliath... Wow.. original.. I hope they don't screw up that view of the Scorcher, because on pictures it is verry Beautifull

 

Well, I'm not so excited because I don't like those coasters (to look at)

[MagnumForce]

Magnum was the first hyper and it's drop is 194 feet.

[CoasterCrazy]

Here is a link to webcams of the construction!

 

http://www.sixflags.com/parks/overgeorgia/ParkPress/GOLIATHconstruction.html

[DATman]

love how they spelled gasp wrong

[CoasterCrazy]

I went to the park today at took some pictures of the construction of Goliath!

 

Update 1: http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=20080&start=0

 

Update 2:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=83653#83653

 

Update 3:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=88563#88563

 

Update 4:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=104414#104414

 

Update 5:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=106979#106979

 

Update 6:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=115239#115239

 

Update 7:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=121673#121673

 

Update 8:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=127754#127754

 

Update 9:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=133477#133477

 

Update 10:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=134550#134550

 

Update 11:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=138178#138178

 

Update 12:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=141022#141022

 

Update 13:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=142398#142398

 

Update 14:

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=145541#145541

AND

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=146238#146238

 

Update 15:

Videos of Goliath testing!!!!!!!!!!

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=151549#151549

 

AND

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=151631#151631

 

Pictures of Goliath testing!!!!!!!!!

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=151736#151736

 

The most recent Update:

 

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=154970#154970

 

If you want to see high resolution pictures click here

Edited November 14, 2005 by CoasterCrazy

[BiCoastal Kid]

I really wish more companies would use systems similar to Intamin's magnetic anti-rollbacks.

[ParkTrips]

Thanks for the pics! I haven't been to the park in three weeks Glad to see things are moving well, hopefully by the time I go next Sunday the lift should be halfway complete!

[ECZenith]

Wow, people werent kidding when they said the lift would be as steep as BTDK.

[ebl]

Nice pictures! That lift looks really steep---more than 45 degrees! Maybe it's just the angle of the shot, though.

 

Eric

[willski]

Thanks for the pics! I haven't been to the park in three weeks Glad to see things are moving well, hopefully by the time I go next Sunday the lift should be halfway complete!

 

Is the park even open next Sunday?

 

 

Saturday is season passholder day, so I think the park is closed on Sunday. I'll be there on Saturday, maybe they'll have more of the lift up by then.

[socalMAN123]

Nice pics! Looks like this Goliath is really coming along! That sure is one steep lift!

---Brent 8)

[ParkTrips]

Is the park even open next Sunday?

 

Saturday is season passholder day, so I think the park is closed on Sunday. I'll be there on Saturday, maybe they'll have more of the lift up by then.

 

You're right! Damn all this time I had Sunday in my mind for some reason. Wow, that would have been embarassing

[BiCoastal Kid]

Nice pictures! That lift looks really steep---more than 45 degrees! Maybe it's just the angle of the shot, though.

 

Eric

 

Yeah, I would assume that it's just the angle. It probably is between 35-40 though.

[ParkTrips]

No its going to be around 45, it will be just like Silver Star's lift, or more locally, Sheikra.