octoroach 0 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 another flash pass question (sorry!) Is Flash pass worth it at six flags over Georgia on Sunday 9/2 (labor day weekend?) I would normally buy it no thought at all since I'm traveling from Cleveland (carowinds + SFoG trip), but there are several rides that say "one time only" on their site, even with the most expensive platinum option, is this true, or does that "one time" apply to the regular / gold options? Batman, dare devil dive, and twisted cyclone one time only... at that point not sure if the pass is worth it. thoughts? thanks Link to post Share on other sites
tndank 140 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I can give you my thoughts. I've been a good amount this year. If you are at the front gates 30 minutes before they open, you'll be able to knock out all the credits by noon or 1:00pm. Twisted opens 30 min before listed opening most days. Ride it a few times before rope drop. Then just knock everything out one by one. At rope drop, Scorcher will be a walkon. Dare Devil Dive will be next and a near walk on. Then grab Mindbender and Batman. You wont have any lines. Head back to Superman next. You might have to wait a 20 minutes or so depending on when you get there. Then GASMachine, Blue Hawk, skybuckets over next to the mine train and grab it. Then, knock out Goliath. That's optimal but prob not even necessary. If it's anything like Memorial day weekend, the park will be dead in the mornings. We were surprised how long it took people to show up that weekend. Yesterday was free military day at SFOG. Active and up to 3 guests were free to get in. 45 minutes after the rope drop I was sitting on Goliath taking re-rides without leaving the station. It was dead until 1 or 2 pm. Heavy church areas. Sundays are usually light for much of the day. The bad news is food ops were terrible yesterday. Chicken wing place wasn't even open at noon. JB Sports Grill wasn't open at 12:30pm. Understaffed and not opening on time or very delayed. Link to post Share on other sites
octoroach 0 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I can give you my thoughts. I've been a good amount this year. If you are at the front gates 30 minutes before they open, you'll be able to knock out all the credits by noon or 1:00pm. Twisted opens 30 min before listed opening most days. Ride it a few times before rope drop. Then just knock everything out one by one. At rope drop, Scorcher will be a walkon. Dare Devil Dive will be next and a near walk on. Then grab Mindbender and Batman. You wont have any lines. Head back to Superman next. You might have to wait a 20 minutes or so depending on when you get there. Then GASMachine, Blue Hawk, skybuckets over next to the mine train and grab it. Then, knock out Goliath. That's optimal but prob not even necessary. If it's anything like Memorial day weekend, the park will be dead in the mornings. We were surprised how long it took people to show up that weekend. Yesterday was free military day at SFOG. Active and up to 3 guests were free to get in. 45 minutes after the rope drop I was sitting on Goliath taking re-rides without leaving the station. It was dead until 1 or 2 pm. Heavy church areas. Sundays are usually light for much of the day. The bad news is food ops were terrible yesterday. Chicken wing place wasn't even open at noon. JB Sports Grill wasn't open at 12:30pm. Understaffed and not opening on time or very delayed. Thanks for the advise but I do have a question. You’re saying they open the park / twisted cyclone 30 minutes early? Do you need a special membership or anything to get in early?? I have the basic gold season pass from six flags great America and I’m not sure if my friends will have a good pass or not. Link to post Share on other sites
tndank 140 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 No. Everyone can get in 30 min early. Everyone can ride TC if they have it running early (and they usually do). Link to post Share on other sites
jynx242 0 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 When I've gone this year I've been with my little guy and we haven't ventured into Gotham City as although he is only 3 - he wants to ride all of the big rides and gets upset that he isn't tall enough for Batman. He's just hit the 42" mark and I'm debating on taking him on Mindbender. Not because he would be scared (he is fearless,) but because of the super heavy g forces at the bottom of the "2nd loop - downward helix" and the last loop. Thoughts?? The kid is tall enough and wants to ride and you're worried about some measly g-forces? What the hell kind of coaster dad are you? You are right. He's already a little adrenaline junkie. Took him to White Water this weekend to switch things up a bit. He had a blast but damn was it exhausting. Link to post Share on other sites
CoMeDyDuDe619 0 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 White Water is Great if you like hills all day when walking and stairs..... LOTS OF STAIRS... Link to post Share on other sites
voyage_thrills 0 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 So do you guys think a raptor or a free spin is coming? Link to post Share on other sites
The username 5 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 I'm hoping for Maxx Force of the south! Link to post Share on other sites
The username 5 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 But I feel like we're gonna end up with a 4D freespin Link to post Share on other sites
tndank 140 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 4D is my guess. Not excited about it. I'll buy the season flash pass if they say Raptor. That ride would bring people to the park and make it a destination for a couple years. Link to post Share on other sites
mayb78910 0 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Another fan from IG confirmed today that Axis Arena is being demolished so that’s really a game changer! So definitely likely looking at a Gotham City addition Link to post Share on other sites
The username 5 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 4D freespin themed to twoface? Or some kind of flat? If they really wanted to, they could expand it into the parking lot and add a raptor. If only... Link to post Share on other sites
mayb78910 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Oh maaan I wouldn’t care if it were themed to batboy if it’s a raptor. I’ve ridden a couple of freespins though and they felt like 2 totally different experiences. I found one not that great but the 2nd at Great Adventure was pretty decent! Either is a go for me! Link to post Share on other sites
The username 5 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I've only ridden GAs freespin, and while it wasn't terrible, it wouldn't be somthing I'd do more than once or twice a season Link to post Share on other sites
DILinator 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 I'm not saying I think is what it'll be, as I've been on the S&S FreeSpin for a while. But with the new clues, and news of the Axis Arena removal, I now wonder whether a Raptor themed to Poison Ivy might be what's coming. I measured it out, and if it's a clone of WW at SFFT, it would definitely fit at an angle in that plot where Axis is, behind The Joker, and stretching almost to Batman. Again, that's probably grander than we should be expecting at SFOG this year, but it seems like it's still a possibility at least. Link to post Share on other sites
jarmor 26 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Another coaster this soon? Link to post Share on other sites
The username 5 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Lots of their online polls have been talking about adding another coaster to the lineup since TC was received so well Link to post Share on other sites
Wazzupnerds 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Raptor or 4D Freespin hype train time! CHOO CHOO! Link to post Share on other sites
octoroach 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If you all were gamblers, would you bet on six flags being open / rides running on Sunday based on hurricane dorians path? We’re flying into Atlanta on Friday afternoon and planned carowinds for Saturday and sfog for Sunday, fly out Monday, but we can detour to Dollywood Sunday instead, decisions decisions... stupid Mother Nature Link to post Share on other sites
Wazzupnerds 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If you all were gamblers, would you bet on six flags being open / rides running on Sunday based on hurricane dorians path? We’re flying into Atlanta on Friday afternoon and planned carowinds for Saturday and sfog for Sunday, fly out Monday, but we can detour to Dollywood Sunday instead, decisions decisions... stupid Mother Nature The last time one had a path heading for Atlanta the park shut down, and I think they announced the closure on that Friday, so watch SFOG social media. Link to post Share on other sites
mayb78910 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 So.....back to what’s coming 2020..... Link to post Share on other sites
shoesfather 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If you all were gamblers, would you bet on six flags being open / rides running on Sunday based on hurricane dorians path? We’re flying into Atlanta on Friday afternoon and planned carowinds for Saturday and sfog for Sunday, fly out Monday, but we can detour to Dollywood Sunday instead, decisions decisions... stupid Mother Nature Weather forecast looks clear for this weekend. There's a couple bring a friend days this weekend so it may be decently crowded between that and the, as of now, very nice weather. Link to post Share on other sites
yawetag 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If you all were gamblers, would you bet on six flags being open / rides running on Sunday based on hurricane dorians path? We’re flying into Atlanta on Friday afternoon and planned carowinds for Saturday and sfog for Sunday, fly out Monday, but we can detour to Dollywood Sunday instead, decisions decisions... stupid Mother Nature The most recent track I'm looking at (released at noon eastern) shows it off the coast of Florida on Monday, with the potential track area barely in Georgia. I think you should be fine. Depending on how much lead time you need to adjust plans, keep up-to-date and be ready to adjust up to your deadline. If you're willing to drive to Dollywood on Sunday, why don't you instead swap SFOG and Carowinds (SFOG on Saturday, Carowinds on Sunday)? Link to post Share on other sites
Wazzupnerds 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 So.....back to what’s coming 2020..... Hop on the Raptor/4d Freespin train! Link to post Share on other sites
octoroach 0 Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 If you all were gamblers, would you bet on six flags being open / rides running on Sunday based on hurricane dorians path? We’re flying into Atlanta on Friday afternoon and planned carowinds for Saturday and sfog for Sunday, fly out Monday, but we can detour to Dollywood Sunday instead, decisions decisions... stupid Mother Nature The most recent track I'm looking at (released at noon eastern) shows it off the coast of Florida on Monday, with the potential track area barely in Georgia. I think you should be fine. Depending on how much lead time you need to adjust plans, keep up-to-date and be ready to adjust up to your deadline. If you're willing to drive to Dollywood on Sunday, why don't you instead swap SFOG and Carowinds (SFOG on Saturday, Carowinds on Sunday)? I like this idea, as carowinds will probably be less likely impacted on Sunday. Guess I’ll cancel my hotels and see what the model is predicting when we take off Friday! Link to post Share on other sites
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