blakelemay23 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 I would be perfectly fine if Six Flags started building small, compact, forceful B&M's like the Batman clones again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aeyrolet Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 SF isn't really building major large scale coasters anymore. I suppose they might decide to build a B&M Dive Machine at SFMM to counter the one at CP. But really, other than that, I can't see anything in the way of a large scale coaster being built anytime soon. Six Flags will eventually start building major, large scale coasters again. . . I mean, sooner or later they are going to run out of flat rides to install. You guys need to start understanding how the park's budget works. If they built a large multi million dollar rollercoaster that flipped you a million times over again and went a 1000 miles per hour, after the newness wore off you'd be complaining that the park "still looks old and outdated. This ride needs to be repainted, and the trash can over in the area of the park needs to be replaced." Six Flags has come up with a business plan to add something new to every park every year. Now whether you a agree with it it or not, doesn't matter, it's not your company. Whether it will pay off, time will tell. Parks are looking into cheaper, smaller footprint rollercoasters and attractions. Six Flags is one of the companies that is definitely investing money into these types of rides. Big sprawling roller coasters, may initial bring in big crowds, but eventually the hype dies down and it the cost to maintain the ride start to level out with the profit the ride is making the park. Six Flags has invested a lot of money into their seasonal events like FF and HITP. So rather than spending a whole lot of money on a huge ride, they've spread out their budgeted money for "smaller" new rides, park maintenance, and additions to the seasonal events. If you've followed IAAPA at all this past year, there have been several ride manufacturers that have developed rides that I could see Six Flags bringing into their park in the near future. As far an over coaster community, I think 2018 looks VERY promising. Cedar Faire is spending a good amount of money on a couple new coasters as well as Herschend Family Entertainment. What does Six Flags have in store for 2018? We'll see in September. *Fingers Crossed* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXThrillster Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 BOTH signs are installed! Oooh, look at the twists of Batman back there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 SF isn't really building major large scale coasters anymore. I suppose they might decide to build a B&M Dive Machine at SFMM to counter the one at CP. But really, other than that, I can't see anything in the way of a large scale coaster being built anytime soon. They might start building those coasters again you never know. A giant rogue meteor might slam into the planet vaporizing us all in an instant you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 SF isn't really building major large scale coasters anymore. I suppose they might decide to build a B&M Dive Machine at SFMM to counter the one at CP. But really, other than that, I can't see anything in the way of a large scale coaster being built anytime soon. Six Flags will eventually start building major, large scale coasters again. . . I mean, sooner or later they are going to run out of flat rides to install. You guys need to start understanding how the park's budget works. If they built a large multi million dollar rollercoaster that flipped you a million times over again and went a 1000 miles per hour, after the newness wore off you'd be complaining that the park "still looks old and outdated. This ride needs to be repainted, and the trash can over in the area of the park needs to be replaced." Six Flags has come up with a business plan to add something new to every park every year. Now whether you a agree with it it or not, doesn't matter, it's not your company. Whether it will pay off, time will tell. Parks are looking into cheaper, smaller footprint rollercoasters and attractions. Six Flags is one of the companies that is definitely investing money into these types of rides. Big sprawling roller coasters, may initial bring in big crowds, but eventually the hype dies down and it the cost to maintain the ride start to level out with the profit the ride is making the park. Six Flags has invested a lot of money into their seasonal events like FF and HITP. So rather than spending a whole lot of money on a huge ride, they've spread out their budgeted money for "smaller" new rides, park maintenance, and additions to the seasonal events. If you've followed IAAPA at all this past year, there have been several ride manufacturers that have developed rides that I could see Six Flags bringing into their park in the near future. As far an over coaster community, I think 2018 looks VERY promising. Cedar Faire is spending a good amount of money on a couple new coasters as well as Herschend Family Entertainment. What does Six Flags have in store for 2018? We'll see in September. *Fingers Crossed* You're right, of course. But an RMC T-Rex Giga would totally rule!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasParkman Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 How quickly we forget.... SF spend several millions the last 4 years on RMC's.... SFOT, SFFT, SFNE. SFDK, SFMM, SFMX all received "new" large coasters.. SFGAM recieved a new coaster as well. Let's give some credit where credit is due. The money they spent on RMC's could have purchased new steel coasters- but then they would have had a chain on old , rough woodies in need of repair. As far as SFOT goes... I am happy with JL, Riddler Revenge, Cat Woman whip, Harley Quinn Spin, Bug's Bunny Boomtown, new signage, painted buildings, etc- which we have received the last 3 or 4 years. We have a much nicer Park now. A new steel coaster in the next 3 years would be perfect. IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXThrillster Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 What's this? Chain guide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 What's this? The lift hill chain guides and anti rollbacks. Thanks for the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That chain guide can only mean one thing! They're building a new coaster at SFOT!! Whooooohooooo!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That chain guide can only mean one thing! They're building a new coaster at SFOT!! Whooooohooooo!!!! Lol! We are excited too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 One more day until the start of the 2017 season! I will be there on Saturday, I'm looking forward to trying out the Galactic Attack VR on Shockwave! It looks like it could be the best VR experience yet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 One more day until the start of the 2017 season! I will be there on Saturday, I'm looking forward to trying out the Galactic Attack VR on Shockwave! It looks like it could be the best VR experience yet! Hopefully it is. I will be there memorial day and hopefully it is open so me and my family can try it out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Only a few more hours to go. The 2017 season begins tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur_Seaton Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I just left Dallas today after a couple of day's worth of business. I seriously considered delaying my trip home by a day to swing by SFOT for at least a few hours, but I have a feeling the place is going to be a zoo. Have fun, everyone who ends up going! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 @VanessaBrownTv posted on her Twitter the picture below: The joker and catwoman whip in the dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SixFlagsAstroworld Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I can't help but notice that the name is Catwoman Whip instead of Catwoman's Whip. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 I can't help but notice that the name is Catwoman Whip instead of Catwoman's Whip. Why is that? Idk maybe that is what six flags over texas named it . Yeah at first I would always think it was catwoman's whip like the kid ride at sfne, but then I saw something and it said catwoman whip and I am still wondering why. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 DC gave the licence to use their trademark "Catwoman" but not to make it possessive. It's their trademark, and they can use it how they like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 DC gave the licence to use their trademark "Catwoman" but not to make it possessive. It's their trademark, and they can use it how they like. Oh ok thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 It's the same reason why it's "The Riddler Revenge". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrandonR Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Opening Day photos and trip report here. Park was surprisingly busy for a cool opening day, but the weather was absolutely perfect. The Joker still has a ways to completion. They were working on electrical boxes and the track when I took some pics. I tried out Galactic Attack and wasn't impressed. I think there was some sort of bug on our headsets when we rode - I could see everything through the camera until we got to the top of the lift at which point the background just turned black with some aliens floating here and there. Weird. What am I supposed to see? Texas Giant has a sign stating reservations are needed for reduced capacity. I'm guessing they're still rehabbing some trains - can anyone confirm? Entry fountain water was dyed so blue it was comedic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 (edited) At the park now! Here are some pics I took of the Joker! Seen from behind Catwoman In this pic you can just make out the Joker trains in the distance Seen here behind Riddler The wooden fence makes it hard to see all the construction equipment on the other side Joker is close to it's testing phase Edited February 26, 2017 by Sportsdude360 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsfans3793 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 At the park now! Here are some pics I took of the Joker! Thanks for the update and nice pics and views of the joker ! Looking forward to riding it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskater132 Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I went yesterday. All I can say: Wow, they were not ready. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted February 26, 2017 Share Posted February 26, 2017 I went yesterday. All I can say: Wow, they were not ready. But honestly. . . Does this surpirse you?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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