jarmor Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I actually hadn't seen it. But I'm a bit disappointed that the new ride isn't a coaster. You are dissapointed. You want every addition to be a coaster? How old are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 This shouldn't surprise anyone that we're getting Justice League, but I do say that I appreciate Six Flags adding to and updating all the themed sections of the park and not really taking out any huge rides. Sure, it sucked seeing Wheelie, Shake, Rattle, and Roll, and the Bumper Cars go, but at least money is being invested into this park, and there are quality rides that went into their places instead of just empty plots everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstephe9 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I am actually excited about justice league. I enjoy rides like that.. yeah I feel it isn't an anniversary style ride for the park but I'm sure it will be a big hit for the park Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazi Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 I actually hadn't seen it. But I'm a bit disappointed that the new ride isn't a coaster. JL Rides are REALLY good. I didn't think I would like them at all, but they are REALLY well themed and fun. Close to/on par with Disney. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Farmer Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 So there we go. JLs to SFOG and SFGAdv this year. yawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstephe9 Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Being the anniversary I wonder if they have any additions planned for Hurricane Harbor this winter as well? they could surprise us with something! Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 Parks, outside of disney, couldnt really care less about anniversary years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 So there we go. JLs to SFOG and SFGAdv this year. I like this news. It's good to see more interest in dark rides in parks outside of Disney and Universal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAT_OG_ROLL Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I hope there's a hurricane harbor additon along with justice league. It's needed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenagins87 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 With the family additions they got this year and the Justice League they're really rounding out the park well. I know everyone wants an Iron Horse Cycloe or GASM but I think they're both incredible coasters the way they are, if we are to get a Rocky Mountain addition in the coming years I would like a custom built one from the ground up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 I hope there's a hurricane harbor additon along with justice league. It's needed I doubt it. Justice League is a pretty serious investment on its own. If you haven't been on it before, it's a seriously great ride. Best dark ride I've ever been on, bar none. Though I should stipulate that I haven't been to Universal or Disney (hoping to remedy that possibly this fall!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 So there we go. JLs to SFOG and SFGAdv this year. I like this news. It's good to see more interest in dark rides in parks outside of Disney and Universal. Me too. I'm glad to see the company take several steps to really round out the offerings at each of their parks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 It'll be nice to have another high quality dark ride to pair with Monster Mansion to help spread out guests trying to cool down in the Georgia summer heat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGdude25 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 It'll be nice to have another high quality dark ride to pair with Monster Mansion to help spread out guests trying to cool down in the Georgia summer heat. To go along with that, it's awesome that Monster Mansion is NOT going away for this addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simaticable Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 It'll be nice to have another high quality dark ride to pair with Monster Mansion to help spread out guests trying to cool down in the Georgia summer heat. To go along with that, it's awesome that Monster Mansion is NOT going away for this addition! Yay to Six Flags for not messing with one awesome dark ride! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickFHam Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Anything new is a blessin'. (Sorry, my 'Baptist' popped out. Lemme get that back in there. Ha!) I've heard the JL rides are awesome, and it will be nice to have another indoor and conditioned attraction. Great spot for it, too, I think. I'll say this, though... the Superman situation is not a good one. One-train operation this summer, and the crew struggled at the beginning of the season getting trains outta there. They've gotten a lot better through the summer, though, I'll say. With as many people as will be in Metropolis Park (?) with the Justice League addition, the Superman situation is going to have to improve. I hate that they spent the money for a dual-loading station and they have barely used it since opening season! Why, SF... why? Seriously, SplashWater Falls needs some attention: (1) more 'boats' and (2) adjust the splash to go OVER the bridge, like the olden days, not off to the sides. Either that, or remove it, and let's get a Mack Watercoaster. Some stupid-tall one with a steep drop. I go to the park often... like embarrassingly often. I spent some time to the other day just chillin' on the water-jet bridge overlooking Thunder River. That ride is just so nice. That ride is 34 years old, y'all! There are some bigger, better (not the same thing) parks than ours, but I LOVE our Atlanta-area park. Seriously. This has been the best year in a LONG time for smiley and helpful staff. The guest experience has gotten better over the last few years. (Can we be honest, and say that there was a pretty rough run for a few years a while back...?) Let's be thankful for JL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenagins87 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Anything new is a blessin'. (Sorry, my 'Baptist' popped out. Lemme get that back in there. Ha!) I've heard the JL rides are awesome, and it will be nice to have another indoor and conditioned attraction. Great spot for it, too, I think. I'll say this, though... the Superman situation is not a good one. One-train operation this summer, and the crew struggled at the beginning of the season getting trains outta there. They've gotten a lot better through the summer, though, I'll say. With as many people as will be in Metropolis Park (?) with the Justice League addition, the Superman situation is going to have to improve. I hate that they spent the money for a dual-loading station and they have barely used it since opening season! Why, SF... why? Seriously, SplashWater Falls needs some attention: (1) more 'boats' and (2) adjust the splash to go OVER the bridge, like the olden days, not off to the sides. Either that, or remove it, and let's get a Mack Watercoaster. Some stupid-tall one with a steep drop. I go to the park often... like embarrassingly often. I spent some time to the other day just chillin' on the water-jet bridge overlooking Thunder River. That ride is just so nice. That ride is 34 years old, y'all! There are some bigger, better (not the same thing) parks than ours, but I LOVE our Atlanta-area park. Seriously. This has been the best year in a LONG time for smiley and helpful staff. The guest experience has gotten better over the last few years. (Can we be honest, and say that there was a pretty rough run for a few years a while back...?) Let's be thankful for JL! SFOGs Superman has no excuse to be one train, since they were the original one and only one built with a dual loading station, I thought they were the only one to have three trains, so shouldn't they always have two operational?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 ^ From what I understand, Superman has only utilized one station for several seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomPoster32 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 It's horribly run. Makes me wonder if there aren't some major computer problems with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenagins87 Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 ^ From what I understand, Superman has only utilized one station for several seasons. It has, in fact I've been visiting since 07 and they were only using one side then, I think the dual only lasted a couple of seasons. But, I was always understood that they kept the other train from when they had the dual station as extra, so they could always operate with two trains. In fact, I've probably made close to 50 something visits and I don't ever recall seeing Superman down to one train, in fact it's the only coaster I can think of that I've never seen down to one train. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krandor Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 It's horribly run. Makes me wonder if there aren't some major computer problems with it. Very possible. I've noticed they have to use the manual locking wrench thing more and more on seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted July 18, 2016 Share Posted July 18, 2016 Superman has been on one train ops for years. I recall them using both sides in 2006 or so, but never since then. I am pretty sure they have cannibalized the third train, so it really only has two trains now and with the number of issues the ride has I wouldn't be surprised if they are totally down to one functioning train. The restraints often have to be locked and unlocked manually with the key tool, the ankle restraints often don't shut with the OTSRs, and when the train moves into fly position, it slams pretty hard now. The entire thing needs TLC. They invested so well to make the ride a capacity monster so it is sad to see one station ops. Even when they have two trains running, the line is frequently two hours and slow moving (all while standing in the hot direct Georgia sun might I add). Now would be a great time to get it back to dual station ops, preferably with three trains, but even dual station with two trains would help prevent stacking and get the line moving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterer Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Was at the park this morning, and operations for Superman were some of the worst I've seen on any ride, let alone a major(ish) B&M. One train ops with multiple seats in multiple rows not functioning. The crew seemed to be as over it as I was, doing the bare minimum to get trains out at all, let alone full and in a timely manner. No bueno. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterGuy06 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Maybe they will give it a major rehab this off season with it getting a new neighbor next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenagins87 Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Maybe they will give it a major rehab this off season with it getting a new neighbor next year. It's faded pretty bad paint wise as well, and a lot of the que theming like the biographies of all the Superman characters could use a fresh coat of paint as well, I'm assuming they're faded from so much sun exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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