texcoaster Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 With iRat going in at SFFT, I just don't see anything huge like a gigacoaster going in another park in the same state in the same year. It will most likely be a StarFlyer and DC theming. Since SFFT and GIHPP both have StarFlyers already, that would be craptastic. Oh, well. We'll find out Thursday. In the meantime, you can read my review (finally!) of TG/NTG on my blog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintballer Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Unfortunately, I'm thinking Starflyer. Fun fact, Bumper Cars were closed because each year the haunted house would literally unintentially destroy the flooring, and they would have to replace it every year. Apparently Studio 13 was more important then the ride itself. Everyone probably knew that by now though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValleyfairFan Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I just hope they actually re purpose the empty strip mall next to Flashback into the actual park proper. If it's a Starflyer one year and a new coaster next year, I'm sure not going to complain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmorin28 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 A Starflyer would not be an appropriate choice because of its capacity and more than likely its inability to attract guests to come out to sixflags. Sfot allready has superman, which is very similar to starflyer ride. Also, its been 12 years since a major rollercoaster was added to the park and its about time for a new one. A starflyer would not coincide with their teaser announcement "go bigger 2013" as well as mentioning that it seemed fitting to announce the hint on rollercoaster day. Texas chute out got extremely low ridership and a starflyer woukdnt be much different! Sfot will announce their new coaster in two days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 In what way are a StarFlyer and an S&S drop tower very similar? They cater in general to different audiences. StarFlyers are very visually appealing rides and generally have high ridership, which makes a StarFlyer an awesome choice for the park. Also, didn't we just get NTAG two years ago? I don't think that we will be getting a new roller coaster. It just wouldn't make sense with NRAT at SFFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy 9 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I don't get the bashing on Starflyers. I really don't. They are solid rides, their capacity isn't horrible, the footprint is minimal, and if they are tall enough they can certainly draw a crowd. If the capacity was that bad than I'm sure it is not even a consideration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmorin28 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 There is ZERO evidence SFOT is geting a starflyer. Its nothing against a starflyer for one would go great there however, its time for a serious rollercoaster. NEW texas giant is not a new rollercoaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 NEW texas giant is not a new rollercoaster. I'd say it definitely was! I'd like a new coaster, they're one of the few parks without a large B&M, but I'm not picky. The world's largest Star Flyer could be neat as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrazy216 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ^^It might be "time," but NTAG has served the park tremendously and to the GP it is a new ride. Hell, to the GP, Mr. Freeze backwards is a new ride and that is what matters. The park doesn't operate for us enthusiasts, they are a business and they have to turn a profit. They can't go building 15 million dollar rides every two years without going broke. Remember the last time SF tried that strategy? It failed miserably. Besides, I do not think there is really enough room for a ride of the magnitude we would all like in that area of the park, unless they want to destroy the beautiful setting of Judge Roy Scream. Based on all the rumblings that I have heard and other things from friends in the industry, I would say a star flyer and possibly a small flat ride or two. No new coaster for 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3Mutts Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 There is ZERO evidence SFOT is geting a starflyer. Its nothing against a starflyer for one would go great there however, its time for a serious rollercoaster. NEW texas giant is not a new rollercoaster. NTAG is SO a new coaster!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArizonaGuy Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Oh they just need to put in the Star Flyer and bring back the name "Texas Cliffhanger". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 NEW texas giant is not a new rollercoaster. Please. Read and understand: Giant/New Giant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 There is ZERO evidence SFOT is geting a starflyer. Its nothing against a starflyer for one would go great there however, its time for a serious rollercoaster. NEW texas giant is not a new rollercoaster. It even called NEW Texas Giant. Of course its a new coaster. I would love to see a new coaster but I just don't see it being this year. Unless its a relocated coaster. It's probably just going to be some flat rides and a skyscreamer. Maybe the DC area expansion. A cool wingrider themed to a DC comic would be awesome for 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayTheGForceBeWithYou Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 NEW texas giant is not a new rollercoaster. Compare the layouts of the Summers/Dinn ride with the RMC layout. They are totally different. I would definitely count it as "new". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texcoaster Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 NEW texas giant is not a new rollercoaster. Compare the layouts of the Summers/Dinn ride with the RMC layout. They are totally different. I would definitely count it as "new". Old Texas Giant: wood coaster, no airtime, rough (even when new), out-of-control feeling, flying carpet finale New Texas Giant: STEEL COASTER, batsh!t crazy airtime, smooth as glass, graceful in-control feeling, disco tunnel finale Also, new serial number. Just because RCDB has it listed as the same ride (in spite of my objections), it's a NEW COASTER that uses parts of the old one. Crystal Beach Cyclone recycled parts to make the Comet. Does anyone count those two as the "same coaster"? Edited to add: If you told someone how much you loved the Giant and they said, "Oh, I rode that several years ago and hated it" would you not tell them to try it again, since it's a steel coaster now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ernierocker Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Really guys. When someone's first two posts on this forum make a ridiculous claim that NTAG is not a new coaster, in addition to numerous grammatical errors, we really don't need to defend the obvious facts to them. Please don't feed the trolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Also, new serial number. Now that's interesting! I had no idea it got a new serial number. I will totally side with the sensible people now and say that it's a new coaster and not just an extensive re-profiling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UrbanLegend Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Really guys. When someone's first two posts on this forum make a ridiculous claim that NTAG is not a new coaster, in addition to numerous grammatical errors, we really don't need to defend the obvious facts to them. Please don't feed the trolls. not only that, but he joined one day after "caruss866" -- the poster who started the "SFOT YOUR FIRED!" thread. with the posts as same giant block of text, typos, and misspellings (it's spelled "profane" dude). and no age/location listed -- something most people do tend to fill in. not sure how TPR feels about multiple accounts, but this is very clearly the same poster stirring up things under two different names. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 ^Multiple accounts are not allowed. We'll look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sportsdude360 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Given SF's reputation for underwhelming announcements I wouldn't be surprised if they announced that a new parking lot will be built in that area. However, given the fact that the announcement coincides with National Roller Coaster Day, my guess would be a custom built coaster profiled to fit in that space. Some type of Intamin coaster would my greatest wish. I would love to have a coaster similar to Maverick at CP. I wouldn't mind a Starflyer if it were accompanied by a new intamin coaster of some sort. A Starflyer as the park's main new attraction would be a horrible dissapointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paintballer Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand it's a Starfyler. There is worse fates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalCoasters Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Mmhhm August 19th: I'm calling it now, another giant Sky Screamer to go along with all the others in the chain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 but that doesn't make sense, since why would they need to pull out Flashback? (and what does that have to do w/ Natl. Roller-coaster day?) thought they weren't announcing until tomorrow anyways? could that image not be a custom flying coaster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoole Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 I'm sure Flashback's removal serves two purposes: Giving SFStL a low-budget 2013 addition, and clearing the way for whatever the park has planned post-2013. Anyway, what does it have to do with National Roller Coaster Day? Not much to us, but for the GP, it won't really seem like some kind of horrible false advertisement to allude to National Roller Coaster Day in a teaser for a big giant thrill ride. A lot of them don't even know the difference between the two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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