voyage_thrills Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Is anyone going not this weekend, but next weekend for opening day? I'm wondering about VR, the trains (and hopefully paint) on GA scorcher, Superman repaint and 3 trains?, and JLBFM. I'm really hoping that the "new" area around superman and JLBFM looks nice, too (but it's six flags, guys). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyage_thrills Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Is anyone going not this weekend, but next weekend for opening day? I'm wondering about VR, the trains (and hopefully paint) on GA scorcher, Superman repaint and 3 trains?, and JLBFM. I'm really hoping that the "new" area around superman and JLBFM looks nice, too (but it's six flags, guys). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyage_thrills Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I wrote it twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyage_thrills Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Is anyone going not this weekend, but next weekend for opening day? I'm wondering about VR, the trains (and hopefully paint) on GA scorcher, Superman repaint and 3 trains?, and JLBFM. I'm really hoping that the "new" area around superman and JLBFM looks nice, too (but it's six flags, guys). Acrophobia is getting the VR! YES! Not a coaster, But, unfortunately that means one of the best drop rides in the U.S. is basically gone because of all the long lines. This is from the Six Flags Website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Is anyone going not this weekend, but next weekend for opening day? I'm wondering about VR, the trains (and hopefully paint) on GA scorcher, Superman repaint and 3 trains?, and JLBFM. I'm really hoping that the "new" area around superman and JLBFM looks nice, too (but it's six flags, guys). Acrophobia is getting the VR! YES! Not a coaster, But, unfortunately that means one of the best drop rides in the U.S. is basically gone because of all the long lines. But it says Upcharge which should decrease the lines a little. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I think that's kinda weird but better than them mucking up Mindbender or Goliath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 That's the dumbest sh*t ever, but I'm glad it's not on Mindbender. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaconnor Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Is anyone going not this weekend, but next weekend for opening day? I'm wondering about VR, the trains (and hopefully paint) on GA scorcher, Superman repaint and 3 trains?, and JLBFM. I'm really hoping that the "new" area around superman and JLBFM looks nice, too (but it's six flags, guys). Acrophobia is getting the VR! YES! Not a coaster, But, unfortunately that means one of the best drop rides in the U.S. is basically gone because of all the long lines. But it says Upcharge which should decrease the lines a little. Maybe I misread but I think the upcharge is in reference to the flashpass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dstephe9 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I personally like VR and think it'll be very boring on Acrophobia but oh well.. I still feel blue hawk would be a good choice for it. But VR on a ride going up then down once I feel will be lame Sent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deaconnor Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Also I hope that doesn't mean the ride ops will stop singing because that's one of my favorite things about the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I appreciate the fact that it seems the park purposely puts people who can't sing on that ride. Makes the experience that much more demented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 (edited) North America’s First Drop Tower VR Ride Launches for 50th Anniversary Season at Six Flags Over Georgia Park Opens March 11 with Spider-Infested Virtual Reality Experience AUSTELL, Ga. — March 3, 2017 — Six Flags Over Georgia, in partnership with Samsung Electronics America, Inc., the “Official Technology Partner of Six Flags,” today announced an all-new virtual reality experience, Drop of Doom VR. The country’s first-ever permanent drop tower VR attraction is a thrilling, immersive encounter with giant, mutant spiders and makes its debut on March 11, as part of the park’s 50th anniversary season. “We continue to explore new opportunities utilizing Samsung Gear VR technology and this drop tower concept is a great example of the ability to change content for different rides,” said Six Flags Atlanta Properties Park President Dale Kaetzel. “We look forward to having our guests experience Drop of Doom as we kick off the beginning of a very special year, filled with new thrills, new reasons to visit and new memories to be made with family and friends.” Riders, using Samsung Gear VR powered by Oculus, will become the pilots of a futuristic gunship under attack by mutant spiders. This intense, interactive adventure features: - A high speed virtual vertical ascent up 100 stories, while teetering off the edge of a helicopter; - A 360-degree rotating view high above massive city skyscrapers that are under siege by enormous spiders; - A high-intensity gun battle against a giant arachnid, spewing baby spiders that virtually crawl all over the rider’s body; - A thrilling virtual 100-story fiery plunge straight down between towering skyscrapers; and - The final showdown with a spider the size of a van, teeth-gnashing and in full attack mode. For a limited time only, guests can experience the Drop of Doom virtual reality attraction free with paid park admission. For Opening Weekend, Six Flags Over Georgia will honor the Big Game bet with its sister park, Six Flags New England. As a result of the Atlanta Falcons’ loss, the park will rename its 240-foot tall swing ride, The Patriots SkyScreamer and Park President Dale Kaetzel will ride the thrilling attraction, wearing a Patriots jersey. The park will sell a limited amount of New England clam chowder to All Season Dining Plan guests. Later this Spring, the high-action thrill ride JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis in 4D will make its debut. JUSTICE LEAGUE: Battle for Metropolis is an engaging, full-sensory action ride, with guests joining forces with BATMAN™, SUPERMAN™, WONDER WOMAN™, THE FLASH™ and GREEN LANTERN™, using stun blasters to defeat Lex Luthor™, The JOKER™ and his henchmen. Recently named by USA Today as one of the 12 most anticipated theme park rides for 2017, construction on this state-of-the-art attraction and the allnew Metropolis Park is nearly complete. Six Flags Over Georgia is now open on weekends March 11 through May 14 and daily for Spring Break April 1 – 9. Summer daily operation begins on May 20. Season Passes and the All Season Dining Pass to Six Flags Over Georgia and Six Flags White Water in Marietta, which provide unlimited visits and meals all season long, are available online. Edited March 3, 2017 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 How did they not see such an awesome naming possibility with this VR Theme!?!?!?! Acrophobia becomes Arachnophobia!!!!! It could have had a cute sign and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 How did they not see such an awesome naming possibility with this VR Theme!?!?!?! Acrophobia becomes Arachnophobia!!!!! It could have had a cute sign and everything. Definitely a missed opportunity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ^ & ^^ It's cute that you guys think a good portion of America would know what those two words even mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCoasterKid211 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Well, that's... disappointing. Putting VR on the most painful drop tower ever made? Two wrongs don't make a right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ^ & ^^ It's cute that you guys think a good portion of America would know what those two words even mean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Well, that's... disappointing. Putting VR on the most painful drop tower ever made? Two wrongs don't make a right. Jeez, Could you imagine VR on a Stand Up Coaster Like Apocalypse or Vortex? Or Manhattan Express Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eugjackson Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ^ & ^^ It's cute that you guys think a good portion of America would know what those two words even mean! More people would surely know arachnophobia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I'm actually interested in how the experience of Acrophobia VR will be like. Yes, I have a fear of spiders, but I'm willing to ride this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBad Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I made a big spider pit in RCT3 once. There was a cool coaster going through it that dove under one for the main drop and then between two as it exited a top hat. I made my sister watch the POV. She left the room after the first one. So many people hate spiders. I think this particular VR will flop hard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 ^ & ^^ It's cute that you guys think a good portion of America would know what those two words even mean! From my experience at SFOG, most people already call it Arachnophobia even with all the signs saying Acrophobia and the actual definition posted on the wall throughout the queue. It is a more than obvious great idea for this VR though. Oh well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 How did they not see such an awesome naming possibility with this VR Theme!?!?!?! Acrophobia becomes Arachnophobia!!!!! It could have had a cute sign and everything. Definitely a missed opportunity. Disney probably has the name locked up as a theme park ride. I thought John Goodman was very entertaining in the movie. But I may have been inebriated when I saw it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afterburner Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 How did they not see such an awesome naming possibility with this VR Theme!?!?!?! Acrophobia becomes Arachnophobia!!!!! It could have had a cute sign and everything. Definitely a missed opportunity. Disney probably has the name locked up as a theme park ride. I thought John Goodman was very entertaining in the movie. But I may have been inebriated when I saw it. They could always just put it in an open outdoor space that's teeming with people and call it Agoraphobia. Wait.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Alex Posted March 4, 2017 Share Posted March 4, 2017 Meh. I'm holding out for Six Flags' first VR Tilt-a-Whirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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