TEDodd Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Plan first visit in over 2 decades this Sunday. Maybe Monday too. Any other noteworthy closures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl.perry Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Twisted Cyclone the best RMC? Not even close, not even top 5, around 8 or 9. Have you ridden Twisted Cyclone? Sure, it may not be as good as Steel Vengeance, but it's damn close. Ride the black car back seat and I promise you the new name for this ride will be "Steel Vengeance Jr" I promise you that. Black car faster than red and I confirmed that with a ride operator. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl.perry Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 What about that Sunday of Labor Day weekend? That particular day is advantageous only because I wouldn't have to take a vacation day afterward to drive home (because I sure as heck am not driving six hours after a full day at the park). The Sunday of Labor Day Weekend shouldn't be too crowded considering that the park is open the next day. Since alot of people are going to be off work, I expect the park to be unbelievable crowded on Monday. As stated above, head straight to Twisted Cyclone to get a couple of laps in, then head to either Superman or Dare Devil Dive. Since you'll reach DDD first, you might as well get that one out of the way and then head directly to Superman as these two rides get the longest lines. Good luck! Make sure you ride the black car. There is a difference from the slower red car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 ^ I honestly didn't notice a difference between rides in the red or black car. It's a relentless coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seddy Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 What about that Sunday of Labor Day weekend? That particular day is advantageous only because I wouldn't have to take a vacation day afterward to drive home (because I sure as heck am not driving six hours after a full day at the park). The Sunday of Labor Day Weekend shouldn't be too crowded considering that the park is open the next day. Since alot of people are going to be off work, I expect the park to be unbelievable crowded on Monday. As stated above, head straight to Twisted Cyclone to get a couple of laps in, then head to either Superman or Dare Devil Dive. Since you'll reach DDD first, you might as well get that one out of the way and then head directly to Superman as these two rides get the longest lines. Good luck! Make sure you ride the black car. There is a difference from the slower red car. I have "rode it out" 58 times already with the majority of the rides in the back row. I've also ridden in both trains and I don't really notice a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) Six Flags Over Georgia, the Thrill Capital of the South, will launch an exciting, new high-flying attraction, Pandemonium, the tallest swinging pendulum ride in the Southeast. Swirling through the clouds at an astonishing 15 stories, this impressive giant disk will reach speeds up to 70 miles per hour, as it whips back and forth, higher and higher, giving guests an exhilarating ride experience as they soar high above the Atlanta city skyline. Pandemonium will be the centerpiece of the park’s new ScreamPunk themed area, featuring revamped food locations and shopping experiences. ScreamPunk is a special Six Flags twist on the popular Steampunk subgenre. COMING IN 2019: Pandemonium Swinging Pendulum Thrill Ride At a towering 147 feet in the air, Pandemonium reaches speeds up to 70-miles-per-hour, as it swings back and forth—higher and higher giving riders an exhilarating riding experience as they soar high above the Atlanta city skyline. Edited August 30, 2018 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looks like a much needed high capacity flat ride for the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DILinator Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I'm very curious where this new Screampunk area is going to be located... Anybody know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Six Flags seems to have purchased these giant discoveries in bulk and that's perfectly fine by me. They're awesome flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coneyislandchris Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I love the Giant Discoveries, so automatically it's a fantastic addition for me. Interesting to see that they're getting the Screampunk theming out there. I actually really like the Pandemonium logo done up in that style, I think it looks way better than the Pandemonium coasters' logos. Color theme is pretty nice too. More importantly, when the hell I am getting down to this park? I keep hearing and seeing nothing but good things about it (DDD's capacity notwithstanding), and frankly, it's been too damn long since I've been down Georgia way. I've got to put this on my must-do list for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prozach626 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Six Flags seems to have purchased these giant discoveries in bulk and that's perfectly fine by me. They're awesome flats. Not as good as our (SFSTL) Endeavor. Man, you guys got the shaft... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 If the artist rendering is realistic I would say this is going in place of the old Thomas Town. The building shown in the art looks like the one in the old Thomas Town which I believe is still standing. If that’s the case, I have no idea what’s happening with Splashwater Falls. I guess we will know the true location soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myself Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looks like a much needed high capacity flat ride for the park. Based on the building shown in the concept art, I’m guessing it’s the former Thomas Town/Whistlestop Park. EDIT: You beat me to it, SFOG1991! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Great addition! Congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looks like a much needed high capacity flat ride for the park. Based on the building shown in the concept art, I’m guessing it’s the former Thomas Town/Whistlestop Park. EDIT: You beat me to it, SFOG1991! Nevermind the building. . LOL. . the Pandemonium sign, is just a retheme of the current Whistlestop Park gate! LOL so yeah, looks like it's going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixFLAGSman! Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Looks like a great addition. But if SF is getting another Giant Discovery, why not make it 17 stories tall like the other two coming next year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 ^ Oh you got an RMC this year, quit your whining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I love the Giant Discoveries. So glad that they seem to be the new favorite flat that every park in the chain must have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurnOfTheCentury Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I love the Giant Discoveries. So glad that they seem to be the new favorite flat that every park in the chain must have. Yup. They are a ton of fun (and pretty good capacity too). Much better than the Larson Loops, in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 ^ Oh you got an RMC this year, quit your whining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenagins87 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 I won't be riding the new ride, as these types of rides make me extremely queasy, but I think it's a good fit for the park, especially with us getting out RMC this year. I'm also happy that Scorcher is still " Standing" as I think a floorless conversion is not needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOGchick Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 A well-deserved, perfect fit for SFOG. The theming and color are spot on, but I think they could've worked on a better name since there are 5 other SF parks (SFOT, SFFT, SFNE, SFSTL, SFGE) with rides having the name "Pandemonium". This is the name I made up which I think would've been more fitting because of its theming. "Clockwork Chaos" <-- Nothing special but that's what I come up with from my head. Overall, cannot wait for this ride. ' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl.perry Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 What about that Sunday of Labor Day weekend? That particular day is advantageous only because I wouldn't have to take a vacation day afterward to drive home (because I sure as heck am not driving six hours after a full day at the park). The Sunday of Labor Day Weekend shouldn't be too crowded considering that the park is open the next day. Since alot of people are going to be off work, I expect the park to be unbelievable crowded on Monday. As stated above, head straight to Twisted Cyclone to get a couple of laps in, then head to either Superman or Dare Devil Dive. Since you'll reach DDD first, you might as well get that one out of the way and then head directly to Superman as these two rides get the longest lines. Good luck! Make sure you ride the black car. There is a difference from the slower red car. I have "rode it out" 58 times already with the majority of the rides in the back row. I've also ridden in both trains and I don't really notice a difference. I will continue to trust my own butt and a Twisted Cyclone ride operator. On Media day all the news reporters rode the red train all day. When Theme Park Review and other rollercaoster blogs came they were given the black car only. Check POV rider videos of red vs black car and you can see the ejector airtime difference. Very few POV rider vids on black car. I wonder why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl.perry Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 A well-deserved, perfect fit for SFOG. The theming and color are spot on, but I think they could've worked on a better name since there are 5 other SF parks (SFOT, SFFT, SFNE, SFSTL, SFGE) with rides having the name "Pandemonium". This is the name I made up which I think would've been more fitting because of its theming. "Clockwork Chaos" <-- Nothing special but that's what I come up with from my head. Overall, cannot wait for this ride. ' Yea as long as we don't lose Acrophobia for this ride. Three rides have been done almost all summer, Acrophobia, the Joker and Splash falls. More room to put on Acrophobia hill with a greater height experience and near Twisted Cyclone. Real tight in the Splash Falls area an alot of tress would need to be cut down or trimmed. Don't think enough room or correct theme where Joker located. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFOG1991 Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 I’m really excited for this! It’s exactly what I wanted and expected to see in that spot (or a 4D) but I didn’t expect it this year! Not that it makes a noticeable difference but I wonder why they are getting the 150 foot version when the other parks are getting the 170 footer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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