eskater132 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Wow I'd be totally pissed of either of the SF Texas parks were my home park. Within the laste 10-15, years, SF has done poorley when it comes to building the right coasters for the right parks. None of the parks seem to get what the deserve. SFOT should have gotten a custom flying coaster, and SFMM should have gotten a family spinning coaster. SFOT seems to be one of the better parks in the chain, but it doesn't get treated that way. They seem to get every thing last, like a Superman or Batman ride. SF is treating SFOT and SFFT like their the same park. They have way too much in common for parks ony a few hours away. You said it better than I ever could, that's exactly what I was looking for to say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherkid17 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Alright, we may not be getting an amazing coaster, but at least we are getting a coaster! It seems like Shapiro is going the family route for now, but it is only 2008. This almost assures that we will be getting something amazing for the 50th anniversary, or at least in my opinion. Just look at this as we arent losing any roller coasters. Who knows? Maybe it will be like SFStL and we will get something new next year. Probably not till 2011, but who really knows? Lets just see how this goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskater132 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 ^ You're right, I just, I just wish it was another theme, that's all, like tony hawk's spinning mine or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherkid17 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Yeah, I wasnt too ecstatic when I first saw it either. It woulda been nice to not have a clone at the least, but I guess we gotta be happy with what they give us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Whether these are good rides or not, I wonder what will happen when "Tony Hawk" is passe. Maybe just a retheme...who knows? Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarmor Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 What ever happen to "yaaaaay a new coaster!!!"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adc9787 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 I just hope that they keep all of the vegetation, or at least as much as they can. That is something that I love about SFOT... all the trees! -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
almightyfire Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Now that is what I like about SFOT are the trees also. It isn't just a flat piece of concrete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGA29 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Whether these are good rides or not, I wonder what will happen when "Tony Hawk" is passe. Maybe just a retheme...who knows? Eric Probably the same as what happened to Mr. Six's Pandemonium. Take out the cardboard cutout theming and take out that part of the name. Big Spin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axman Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 ^ I couldn't belive that Mr. 6 got his own coaster, even if it was only his for 2 years. Shapiro was smart to outlaw him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 ^ Wildcatter is very close to the USA section, the entrance is no more than 50 feet away from Aquaman. Therefore, it could be placed in USA's area, and it would somewhat fit. Gosh, all this complaining, be glad on what you get. I still find Boot Scootin' from 06 VERY fun. Crazy Legs as well. BUT, we could do without a clone. Let's review... Shockwave - Custom Titan - Similar Runaway Mountain - Clone Mine Train - Clone Mini Mine - Similar Freeze - Clone Flashback - Clone Judge Roy Scream - Custom Vibora - Similar Batman - Clone Giant - Custom Wile E. Coyete's Canyon Blaster - Clone Now THBS - Clone Need I say more? You make it sound like Six Flags Over Texas is clone city... I don't hear Six Flags Great America fans complaining with what they have, and if anything THEY should have a right to complain ---- Superman Ultimate Flight - Clone Vertical Velocity - Clone Viper - Similar (Mirror image Coney Island Cyclone) Ragin' Cajun - Clone Deja Vu - Clone Spacely's Sprocket Rockets - Clone Demon - Clone Batman The Ride - Clone Whizzer - Clone (The other one was removed from CA's Great America) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adc9787 Posted September 25, 2007 Share Posted September 25, 2007 Both parks, while they have a lot of clones, most of the clones are rather unique ones, besides for Batman and V2 of course. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I say its better to have something than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riccoaster Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 So does SFOT Mr. Freeze is really unique with only 2 of them, Titan is really unique for a semi clone, and La Vibora is the only Bob-Sled coaster in Texas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraken613 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I say its better to have something than nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I still don't get the whole clone thing. So more than one park has the same ride...does it matter? Remember, parks don't build rides for us---they build for the *gulp* general public. Who, by the way, couldn't really care less. Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axman Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I still don't get the whole clone thing. So more than one park has the same ride...does it matter? Remember, parks don't build rides for us---they build for the *gulp* general public. Who, by the way, couldn't really care less. Eric I second that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airtime&Gravity Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 I still don't get the whole clone thing. So more than one park has the same ride...does it matter? Remember, parks don't build rides for us---they build for the *gulp* general public. Who, by the way, couldn't really care less. I third that Why is it such a big deal that this will be a clone? A great coaster doesn't have to be a custom, $20 million B&M, and having ridden this coaster at SFSTL, I can say it is a great family coaster. The general public will not care that they can ride the same coaster five hours away since they probably won't go to SFFT for a family coaster.(or any coaster for that matter) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adc9787 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Clones of rides are not a bad idea... if the ride is good... but I think the bigger deal in that the theme gets cloned as well. This can make a huge difference. Batman: The Ride and The Great White at Sea World San Antonio are the same ride, but to many people, they can't tell that because the theme is totally different. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axman Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Clones in general are not a problem, but SF relies on them a little too much. It should be every park's aspiration to build something unique, or at least, a less-common clone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 ^ Yeah, that's so true! If the rumors are correct SFDK will ALSO be getting of of these. 4 Tony Hawk's? Thats a little too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axman Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 ^ I would not be suprized. Perfect sized ex-Zonga location + Shapiro's unorigonality + Tony Hawk is a moneywhore + Need a family coaster = Tony hwak's Big Spin @ SFDK. If the location is in the "Sky" section of the park, then at least the area will make sense--since skateboarders are all about getting big air and whatnot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kraxleRIDAH Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Clones in general are not a problem, but SF relies on them a little too much. It should be every park's aspiration to build something unique, or at least, a less-common clone. Yet I don't read you b*tching about Disney's multiple Space Mountains, Splash Mountains, Big Thunder Mountain Railroads, Star Tours, It's a Small World, Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Soarin' Over California, Jungle Cruises, Honey I Shrunk the Audience, Buzz Lightyear's Astroblasters, Toy Story Mania!, It's Tough to be a Bug and Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. Seems like only Six Flags gets the flack for building clones. And a clone is a clone. Don't be trying to push it to say "oh, well, but it's Disney." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adc9787 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Most, not all, but most of the Disney clones have large differences. Space Mountain and Tower of Terror come to mind. Just compare Florida's to Californias. -Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterdude5 Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Hey, at least you're getting a new ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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