Six Flags Over Georgia Discussion Thread

[nitrofan]

A couple of weeks ago, Screamscape reported that Batman: The Ride at SFOG was getting a strange deep blue paint job. Pictures were posted today of the same happening at SFMM. I really hope that something BIZARRE isn't going on...

[nitrofan]

Here are some recent pictures if anyone is interested:

Six Flags Magic Mountain
http://screamscape.com/assets/images/2009_1221_BatmanBlue.jpg

Six Flags Over Georgia
http://screamscape.com/assets/images/db_images/db_2009_1230_BatmanBlue31.jpg

http://screamscape.com/index.htm

[Austin]

Ive heard talk of T2 possibly getting repainted soon. Its inverted like these and from what can see both are the same model (vekoma). Maybe T2 gets a new fresh coat of blue?

[nitrofan]

^Those two coasters are built by B&M.

I do think it would be nice if T2 got a fresh coat of paint though. Maybe they could change the theme to something that actually makes sense!

[Austin]

Lol oh, i didnt check on rcdb since i was to lazy lol. I mean they still have the arena with the batman theme in it so maybe that back section with T2 could be transformed into gotham city?

[Jp]

There has been talk that Six Flags is painting and fixing alot of stuff, so when in 2011 all the parks will look like new!

When I went to Fiesta Texas, they were painting some water rides at the water park and they were remodeling some of Rockville buildings.

[Austin]

Yeah i think 2 years ago we got all the slides on mt slide hai repainted.

[nitrofan]

When I went to Fiesta Texas, they were painting some water rides at the water park and they were remodeling some of Rockville buildings.

What water rides were they painting?

[palmer]

Ive heard talk of T2 possibly getting repainted soon. Its inverted like these and from what can see both are the same model (vekoma). Maybe T2 gets a new fresh coat of blue?

T2 needs paint, but it may not be painted that type of blue, like the two Batman The Rides. I highly doubt they would be what they did with Batman: The Ride @ Six flags Mexico and the other Batman: The Ride clones across the nation.

[Austin]

True, i really like it as the black color though but it could easily be transformed to batman since you got blizzard river right next to it and the old stunt arena behind plus the theming around the walkway back there.

[nitrofan]

I wish they would theme that area to Gotham City. They could have themed Chang to Riddler's Revenge if it was still there too.

[Austin]

That would have been cool lol. They could ahve turned that back section into DC comics if chang was there. Transform chang to bizzaro, T2 renamed the dark knight coaster(?) with fresh paint and then themed up the walkway a bit and cleaned up blizzard river. Would have been a nice spot.

[palmer]

^Believe me- Bizarro themeing becomes a major pain in the a$$. The theme of the ride is perfectly fine. Yet, the ads become annoying. And when you see at every other gift shop is a Bizarro shirt, or sweat shirt, or cape, or underwear (yes, i have seen Bizarro boxers. LOL). At Great Adventure, there is actually a whole stand in front of the sign to the entrance/exit (they both lead to one spot. It's odd, but it works), and they have an umbrella with Bizarro on it and they sell all these Bizarro accessories. Be graceful not to have a Bizarro themeing. It gets very annoying. Yet, the themeing of the ride itself is perfectly fine.

The idea seems very basic but smart. I wouldn't think The Dark Knight would fit well with T2. The Dark Knight (the clone at other Six Flags parks) is a mouse ride. Maybe it can be like Batman: The Ride @ SFM (although i'm not a great fan of that because you get those stupid tourists who think "Oh look, isn't that like that Batman i rode at Magic Mountain (or any other park that has the B&M clone)?". Maybe the name "The Caped Crusader"- which is Batman's nickname next to the Dark Knight- would be better, or maybe just having it has Mind Eraser would fit it well.

Maybe if you wanted to tranform Chang (if it was still there), it could have been Green Lantern or something like that.

But the DC comics would have been cool, but it won't happen after Changs removal and the waterpark expanding into Chang's old area.

[Austin]

Well they could demo the arena and build a flat ride and a maybe a coaster back there and use some of that undeveloped land also. I mean its still possible just got to see what happens.

[palmer]

^With SFI economy now, i wouldn't see all that happening within the next two years But that idea can occur, and may occur maybe in 5 or 6 years, when SFI gets out of the red and finally has enough to help supply the smaller parks some money for an expansion.

[Austin]

Well maybe not that long. They was spending only about 100 million a year on all the parks and we secured 10 for 2011. once they get out of chapter 11 and they get more room to spend on parks then i can see them getting more rides and others in. but who knows. they were finally cleared to use their version of the plan in court tho so it shouldnt be that long.

[palmer]

^But getting out Chapter 11 is easier said than done. There's a long process of gaining stock and money, paper works, claims, etc. Chapter 11, which is actually the bankruptcy buisnesses take to finish there buisness or to give over ownership, is hard to not only escape, but to maintain from the red. They might be greedy and go all in on something either not needed to go too much for the parks. Clearly, they need to evade bankruptcy again after they get out of Chapter 11

[Jp]

What water rides were they painting?

I know I made it sound like lots of slides but it was just this one, it amaze me how that ride and "The Twister" next to it has been SBNO for like years and they are repainting and fixing that ride called the "Blowout".
The ride is getting painted yellow, but the part that you slide down is white. So it's white in the middle and yellow all around.

If you go to Fiesta Texas water slides page they don't have it listed because it is SBNO, Fiesta Texas Online has it as "Ozarka Splash", but on the park map it say's "The Blowout".

http://sfftnet.com/areas/gallery/0103/2.jpg
Picture from SFFT Online

[nitrofan]

^Twister and Blowout are SBNO? Those were my favorites!

Wow, this thread sure did get off topic.

To get this thread back on topic, I heard a rumor today that Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Great America is getting the same blue paint job.

[bobbinbop20]

I heard a rumor today that Batman: The Ride at Six Flags Great America is getting the same blue paint job.

NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Please tell me noooo!
I love my baby's yellow color!

as with retheming coasters as bizarro, well having been on both bizarro's I hate the theme, and the onboard audio is really really really really really really really annoying after a few rides, I think they ruined SROS by doing that, well I never rode the original but I really wish I could have to compare them.

[nitrofan]

I think the blue is ok, but I like the yellow scheme better.

[bobbinbop20]

Yes, I definitely think the yellow looks more "Batman"

[Jp]

Same Same!

[SFNE Expert]

NOOOOOOOOO!!!! Please tell me noooo!
I love my baby's yellow color!

as with retheming coasters as bizarro, well having been on both bizarro's I hate the theme, and the onboard audio is really really really really really really really annoying after a few rides, I think they ruined SROS by doing that, well I never rode the original but I really wish I could have to compare them.

Well then don't complain if you never rode S:RoS, they are exactly the same thing except the added stuff. If the audio annoyed you, then ignore it. It's quite easy.

[palmer]

Just pointing out, the ride has been cleared to operate and is currently working normal, under the name of Batman: The Ride.

[bobbinbop20]

Well then don't complain if you never rode S:RoS, they are exactly the same thing except the added stuff. If the audio annoyed you, then ignore it. It's quite easy.

Its kinda hard to ignore it when it's BLARING IN YOUR EARS! Plus the new trains are like parachutes slowing the train down with those really high backrests.

[Changsucks]

I personally loved Batman at SFMM's gray color scheme...but blue isn't bad either (I'm just glad we didn't get yellow). I don't know about SFOG, but our Batman needed the attention. Hopefully it will get some of its fog affects back soon!

[Jp]

American Adventures was leased by Zuma Holdings in 2008. It's now a part of the Mega Fun Parks, LLC chain, though the land it sits on is still owned by Six Flags (next to White Water: Atlanta). They operate small FECs in Kansas, Missouri, Ohio, Colorado, Arizona and Texas in addition to American Adventures. Mega Fun Parks has announced the park won't open for 2010, however, but they are no longer a "part of the Six Flags family."

Please Note:
Due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closed until further notice. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.

http://www.americanadventuresfunpark.com/

[nitrofan]

Thread Moved

Now that I have seen close-up pictures of Batman: The Ride at SFOG the scheme is starting to grow on me a little more, but ai still think yellow and black is the best.

[Jp]

Screamscape Reports...
Park News - (4/20/10) Screamscape sources tell us that the American Adventures attraction just outside Six Flags White Water is essentially done for. It just wasn’t turning a solid profit under Six Flags ownership, and after leasing it out to a 3rd party to run, they’ve also opted to bail out of it after only one year.
Given the location, the land really is better suited to be saved up for something else, such as a future expansion for the waterpark perhaps. As for the mini-park’s collection of family friendly flat rides… apparently there is already talk of dividing them up and sending them off to the various other parks in the chain around the country.
Anyone have a list of what rides were there?

[Jp]

Report on Screamscape:
2011 - Tony Hawk’s Big Spin - Rumor - (6/5/10) Good news for SFOG fans hoping for a new thrill ride, as the park is rumored to be on track to get a new coaster in 2011. Now this wont be another Goliath by any means, but a copy of the popular and family friendly Tony Hawk’s Big Spin has been earmarked for the park to go in between the Drive-In Theater and Mindbender’s lift.
Previous rumors suggested that another small kiddie area was being planned, but thankfully it seems like that plan was tossed in favor of something more exciting. Of course if the park fails to perform in 2010... you never know what may happen.

I think its a great idea for the park. What do you think?

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EDIT:

Park gets "Dare Devil Dive" for 2011 go to page 7 for more information!!

[Changsucks]

I'm glad this is happening and that SFOG is getting another coaster after 2006. THBS clones are perfect for any park. I expected something bigger as it has been a while, but it should come within the next couple years, and this is just a good "hold on and wait for what we have later!" attraction.

[palmer]

^Agreed, but I'm not quite sure if SFOG has many (or any) family coasters. THBS is probably what SFOG needs, gathering that they haven't had much new recently. But something like this should lead up to something big for maybe 2012 or 2013.

[Austin]

Maybe they can build it where it wont be completely flooded like the rest of the park haha?

[DarienLake:D]

sweet! i have always wanted to go on one of these... where are they so far?

[Austin]

I believe SFFT, SFOT and SFDK(?)

[palmer]

sweet! i have always wanted to go on one of these... where are they so far?

I wish THBS was in SFGAdv, but they already have like 4 family coasters and one of these is Dark Knight, which is somewhat simliar to THBS. It would be straight up stupid to have a spinner and a MACK wild mouse in one park since they are relatively close.

Also, SFNE, which isn't that far for Darien Lake, has Pandemonium, which is basically the same thing as THBS.

[Changsucks]

^Not really... Dark Knight and Skull Mountain probably offer a more similiar experience than a Wild Mouse and a Spinning Coaster.

Six Flags St. Louis also has a THBS.

Anyway, SFOG is definitely one of SF's more family friendly parks. As far as coasters go, there is Dahlonega Mine Train, Mind Bender, Great American Scream Machine, and Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster, all with a 42" height requirement or less. Georgia Cyclone and Ninja are also only 48". Outside of coasters, there is the Monster Mansion dark ride, Thomas Town, Bugs Bunny World, and other flats/water rides for youngins.

[palmer]

^Not really... Dark Knight and Skull Mountain probably offer a more similiar experience than a Wild Mouse and a Spinning Coaster.



Yes, but you also have to consider that GADV has Rolling Thunder, Runaway Train, Blackbeard's, Skull Mountain, and The Dark Knight. I'm pretty sure we don't need another family coaster anyway. And TDK is a MACK Wild Mouse model. And Wild Mouse models are very much similar to Spinning Coasters. Plus Skull Mountain is a diiferent type of ride (an Intamin).

[nitrofan]

I kind of have mixed feelings on this. After going to SFOG 5-10 times, I have seen how much that park can fill up. From that stance, that is NOT a good idea with the low capacity of this ride. Family coasters are a missing breed at the park, so in that sense this ride is a good thing.

Goliath worked wonders for SFOG, I just hope this is only a "you just wait until you see what we have up our sleeve" type attraction. SFOG has lots of coasters, but many of them are subpar.

sweet! i have always wanted to go on one of these... where are they so far?

Six Flags New England, Over Texas, Fiesta Texas, St. Louis, and Discovery Kingdom. The one at SFNE is called Pandemonium, but it is pretty much the same ride.

[Jp]

Reported from Screamscape:
2011 - Tony Hawk’s Big Spin - Rumor - (7/24/10) I’m told that on August 8th, Shake, Rattle & Roll will close down for the rest of the season at SFOG. Construction barricades will go up blocking this area off, along with the old Freefall and Drive-In Theater site for the park’s 2011 project. Sounds pretty big… lets hope it’s something very cool. The area certainly is big enough for a Tony Hawk Big Spin coaster. Then again there is an interesting news item in Kentucky that may come into play here as well, though I hope not.
(6/5/10) Good news for SFOG fans hoping for a new thrill ride, as the park is rumored to be on track to get a new coaster in 2011. Now this wont be another Goliath by any means, but a copy of the popular and family friendly Tony Hawk’s Big Spin has been earmarked for the park to go in between the Drive-In Theater and Mindbender’s lift.
Previous rumors suggested that another small kiddie area was being planned, but thankfully it seems like that plan was tossed in favor of something more exciting. Of course if the park fails to perform in 2010... you never know what may happen.

Could this be Road Runner Express??

[SFNE Expert]

I think it might be. I do think it would be just a little better fit at SFA though. But both parks are lacking a decent family coaster. I think it will either be a Tony Hawk or Road Runner. They could go to either park and fit perfectly.

[Changsucks]

^SFA needs Road Runner a lot more. SFOG has quite a few 42" rides and coasters.

This does sound realistic though.

[SFNE Expert]

Here's our first clue as to whats new in 2011. Its way to small. I can't make out what it is. It was posted on the Facebook page.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/acquaz10/45644_466087580238_34284255238_6909046_448155_n.jp g

To me it looks like the sign of Georgia Scorcher.

[Changsucks]

At first glanced it looked like Daffy's beak. :p

[SFNE Expert]

Nevermind thats actually El Toro's sign.

[Jp]

I don't know. Just wait tell tomorrow I guess!

[SFNE Expert]

Whats tomorrow?

[nitrofan]

SFOG is getting an El Toro clone?!?!? :omfg:

[Jp]

Whats tomorrow?

I don't know they might release more clues?

[DarienLake:D]

Edit: Forget what i even said i was thinking about a different park lol!
But i won't mind if they use the El Toro name... But i hope it will have a different layout then the one at SFGAdv...

[palmer]

El Toro clone? :eek2:

[DarienLake:D]

:smileeek: kind of a godly idea... Yet a stupid idea...

[nitrofan]

:smileeek: kind of a godly idea... Yet a stupid idea...

The only bad thing that would come from an El Toro clone would be pissing off the SFGAdv Fanboys, and I don't care about them I can ride an El Toro clone near me. :cool1:

[DarienLake:D]

well i wouldn't be able to ride either whenever i want to... but at least i rode it before they cloned it lol!

[Changsucks]

The only bad thing that would come from an El Toro clone would be pissing off the SFGAdv Fanboys

I know, seriously, HOW does this affect them?!

[palmer]

I know, seriously, HOW does this affect them?!

I was just gonna say something like that. I mean, some true fan boys might be mad, but so what? It's in a completely different continent, way far from NJ, and the chances of someone caring that much about their beloved El Toro and moving to Dubai and ride the clone everyday of their lives is slim to none.

[nitrofan]

It's in a completely different continent, way far from NJ.

I think someone needs to study their Geography skills. :cool1:

[Austin]

It actually is in Europe Nitro lol

[palmer]

It actually is in Europe Nitro lol

Maybe you should study your geography.....it's in Asia.....:paranoid:

[Austin]

No its not lol

http://rcdb.com/4274.htm

[palmer]

No its not lol

http://rcdb.com/4274.htm

I thought you went the park. I was gonna say. Seemed weird.

[nitrofan]

It actually is in Europe Nitro lol

Since when is Atlanta, Georgia in Asia?

[Austin]

What? You all was talking about El Toro coasters and palmer brought up that there is two and said it was in Asia. When it is in fact Germany. We was never talking about SFOG that I knew of

[Changsucks]

There are rumors of El Toro clones at SFOG and DubaiLand. Two completely different topics... That we have on here!

[nitrofan]

What? You all was talking about El Toro coasters and palmer brought up that there is two and said it was in Asia. When it is in fact Germany. We was never talking about SFOG that I knew of

I just saw "El Toro clone" and we were lightly discussing SFOG getting an El Toro clone, and I just saw that this thread is "SFOG" and assumed you were referring to SFOG. Whatever...

[Austin]

Oh lol its all good.

[Changsucks]

So I'm beginning to think SFOG just may get a GCI... With the rumors of the "Mystery GCI" and SFOG posting a picture of El Toro's sign, it could be a hint to the other El Toro which is a GCI.

It would fit perfectly, the park needs it!

[Austin]

But wouldn't you think they would go back to Intamin for it since El Toro was made by Intamin? Plus you would think that there would be reports of construction by visitors by now.

[Changsucks]

I dunno. El Toro is a huge coaster... If they were going to make something that big, why not make it different?

If it was going to be something of GAdv El Toro's size, we would have seen something by now. But Terminator wasn't announced until late October and that is one of GCI's biggest projects, so a GCI is definitely still possible.

[SFNE Expert]

It could be a clone of the other El Toro. :)

[DarienLake:D]

Doubt it lol!

[Austin]

GCI is building in America. The hint points to El Toro's sign and GCI has cloned before. Its either GCI or Intamin. Intamin has no current wooden projects and GCI does here

[nitrofan]

But wouldn't you think they would go back to Intamin for it since El Toro was made by Intamin? Plus you would think that there would be reports of construction by visitors by now.

There have been reports of ground work all season, and that takes the longest. Georgia has relatively mild winters, so weather isn't a huge problem in the off-season. They could easily build an El Toro clone in 9 months. I think a GCI is more likely though.

GASM is a very good coaster, but Georgia Cyclone is a bit lacking, so a GCI would fill in that gap.

[SFNE Expert]

Don't they both beat the hell out of you though?

[nitrofan]

Don't they both beat the hell out of you though?

Georgia Cyclone is very slow and beats you. Not as bad as Texas Giant, but close. GASM is faster and its roughness depends on where you sit. In the front of the train, it is very enjoyable, but I no longer ride it in the back because of how rough it has become. I think GASM in the front may be the second best coaster at that park (next to Goliath).

[SFNE Expert]

Really? I hear a lot of complaints about GASM. A GCI would be a nice addition to the park though.

New clue:

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/acquaz10/46619_466948640238_34284255238_6930680_5042248_n.j pg

Definitely looks like a woodie support.

[Austin]

Looks like wood with a steel inner-bar for strength?

[Jp]

A new Clue link or look at the picture at two post above:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6930680&fbid=466948640238&id=34284255238

[SFNE Expert]

The GP think its TTD? How stupid can they be. If it turns out to be a strata I will make that my signature and I want everyone to make fun of me for saying that, but really?

[Jp]

I lol when I saw people posting about it to. I still think a family coaster!

[SFNE Expert]

Exactly. Their just teasers. But then people are going to be all pissed off and say, "Y'all told us we were getting Top Fuel Dragster. WTF!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!1111"

Note: I meant to say Top Fuel Dragster.

[Austin]

You probably read my long comment ripping them on the fact it simply isnt a Strato. lol

[SFNE Expert]

No actually I didn't. Haha which picture or post was it on.

[Austin]

Clue 2. It was two paragraphs long. My names Austin so it should be easy to find

[SFNE Expert]

I love your post haha. Why would a Six Flags park be throwing out hints from a Cedar Fair coaster? GP, GP, GP...

I just can't wait for it to get announced through Funtasticts. :facepalm: Everyone on that page refers funatics to funtastics. That makes me made for some reason.

[nitrofan]

I think the clues all line up to be a GCI. El Toro sign (wooden coaster) and wooden coaster supports. On top of that, the area with construction reports is in a perfect spot for a wooden coaster, and all wooden coasters would be on opposite sides of the park.

[palmer]

It might be El Toro's sign, but I think you guys are thinking a bit too hard. Maybe it's just a "fire" theme. Or fire wood, which means we'll see a bonfire of the other GASM (the SFOG one)! :lmao: Anyway, the GCI rumor seems very reasonable and possible. I mean, SFOG needs a new woodie. It's basically the polar opposite of SFSTL's woodie game.

[Jp]

Clue number 3, has been posted!!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=6952162&fbid=467685700238&id=34284255238

[DarienLake:D]

Its defiantly looks like Intamin AG track...

[palmer]

Looks like a square track like TTD and KK. Intamin woodie! El Toro clone? Plug N Play?

[SFNE Expert]

Intamin vertical lift.

[nitrofan]

Intamin vertical lift.

Sigh, that just gave a huge flashback to last summer when many people thought I305 would have a vertical lift.

[DarienLake:D]

Well it defiantly looks like Intamin though.. Thats all we can tell really...

[nitrofan]

Well it defiantly looks like Intamin though.. Thats all we can tell really...

It still looks like a wooden coaster to me...

[SFNE Expert]

^You didn't see the new clue today. It was new red Intamin esque track.

[nitrofan]

Is it El Toro???:scream:

EDIT: Screamscape says it may be a Eurofighter. That would be very cool! I've always wanted to ride one of those.

[Jp]

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/assets/images/medium/medium_daredevildive.jpg

September 1, 2010
11th NEW COASTER FOR 2011 SEASON
First Coaster in USA to Drop Beyond Vertical


Attention all daredevils, the Southeast’s largest theme park Six Flags
Over Georgia, is proud to announce a unique new roller coaster for the 2011 season. DARE DEVIL DIVE will be the park’s first “euro fighter” coaster, which features a rare ten story vertical lift and the country’s first drop that dives beyond vertical as it plummets towards earth.

DARE DEVIL DIVE’s mission begins with guests being pulled straight up to the sky on a special vertical chain lift, then slowly rolling to the top of the tower nearly 100 feet in the air. After an agonizing pause at the crest of the summit, the coaster car plummets downward at an angle that is beyond straight down - it actually angles inward at a blistering 52 mph. The ride then careens through a thrilling combination of diving loops while executing three inversions before riders catch air on a zero gravity hill and swoop across the dreaded Immelmann vertical U turn stretched high above the ground. The crescendo builds as the car dives toward the ground and up into a Heartline roll before being slowed by the magnetic brakes.

“We’re excited to welcome DARE DEVIL DIVE as our 11th roller coaster,” said Melinda Ashcraft, Park President of Six Flags Atlanta Properties. "This thrill ride features a vertical lift hill and beyond vertical first drop that our guests have never experienced before. It will be the perfect complement to an already stellar coaster lineup.”

DARE DEVIL DIVE is custom-designed and engineered by the industry-acclaimed Gerstlauer Rides based in Germany, who also created the popular Tony Hawk’s Big Spin at several Six Flags parks and Pandemonium at Six Flags New England.

DARE DEVIL DIVE is scheduled to open Memorial Day Weekend and will join a host of thrilling rides and attractions at Six Flags Over Georgia including the hyper-coaster Goliath, one of the tallest coasters in the Southeast, Batman: The Ride and Superman: Ultimate Flight.

More Flags. More Fun. More Affordable. 2011 Six Flags Over Georgia Season Passes are now on sale for as low as $49.99 each. For a limited time only, guests who purchase and process four (4) or more 2011 Season Passes by October 31, 2010 will receive a FREE season parking pass. A Season Pass offers unlimited visits to Six Flags Over Georgia, free tickets for friends, savings on in-park food and fun, and access to exclusive Season Pass events.

Six Flags Over Georgia is currently open weekends for the 2010 season until October 31.

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/info/news_DaredevilDive.aspx

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/assets/images/medium/medium_daredevildive.jpg

[Changsucks]

Well, nothing to complain about here! I was only expecting a Tony Hawk's Big Spin or Roadrunner Express from SFKK, so this is a pleasant surprise.

[Austin]

Well then.. Seems about 90% of predictions were wrong. Lol. I would like to know the angle of descent though.

[palmer]

I don't get the wood clue, but hey, SF actually did try to go for a Euro Fighter. I know GADV had possible rumors floating around a long while, with the Dive Machine rumors, that the EF would land in GADV where Chiller use to be. Well, I'd say it was a good move on SFOG's part. They needed something new, and they got something that the chain never had and has been a hit in other parks around the world.

[nitrofan]

^I think the wood was an excert from this concept art:

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/thumb_daredevil.jpg

Yay Six Flags! Maybe my plans for next year will change.

[palmer]

The ride looks fun. Very compact though. But still looks like a very fun ride.

[Austin]

I'm wondering how much of a difference that angle is. Maverick looks like it had a larger angle of descent.

[nitrofan]

I'm wondering how much of a difference that angle is. Maverick looks like it had a larger angle of descent.

It's just concept art, I wouldn't put a whole lot of faith in this for determining the angle.

[Austin]

Actually.. Steel Hawg has a max vertical angle of 111 degrees so it will be interesting to see how far they will go.

[DarienLake:D]

Well this looks fun... but it looks kinda short...

[Jp]

They closed of some of the parking lot for the coaster to be placed in!
http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/fence-1-1.jpg
http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=56641&start=110#p937153

[SFNE Expert]

This is where its going? Or is it for the pieces?

[Jp]

It's for the pieces, I must of wrote it wrong!:shocked1:

[Austin]

I was about to say.. Not another parking lot coaster -.-

[palmer]

Well, the ride details were near Goliath (I'm pretty sure) and Goliath is deep in the park, and goes out of the park towards the streets.

[nitrofan]

Well, the ride details were near Goliath (I'm pretty sure) and Goliath is deep in the park, and goes out of the park towards the streets.

But the area that picture was taken of is nowhere near Goliath and the rumored area for the coaster.

[palmer]

But the area that picture was taken of is nowhere near Goliath and the rumored area for the coaster.

They'll probably keep the track there until the park closes in November. Then, they'll move the track over during the off-season and build and what not.

[Jp]

The layout has been release on Ride Entertainment Group's Facebook Page (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=207960&fbid=147627605273216&id=105309932838317)!
http://themeparkreview.com/forum/files/sfog-3d.jpg

[Truth Seeker]

Talk about twisted!

[nitrofan]

Wow, it looks like a lot of fun! I wish they released this when they announced the ride.

[DarienLake:D]

This looks like a fairly good ride! Lets just hope the ppl/hr is good enough!

[Jp]

They have started a construction blog about the construction of the coaster.
http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/footerNav/daredevildiveconstruction.aspx

[Jp]

A model of the ride!

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/310/db20101024sfogdddiveart.jpg

I like it!!

[David]

Six Flags really shouldn't promise theming like that... Remember what happened when they said X2 was supposed to have 2 or more tunnels... TPR went nuts.

[DarienLake:D]

Was there ever pictures of X2 with tunnels?

[David]

No, but they mentioned it West Coast Bash, and I believe it was in a press release or something.

[Austin]

Yeah and X2 was also done under a very very tight budget. At least it got fire. SF has a nice track record lately with theming.

[SFNE Expert]

Six Flags really shouldn't promise theming like that... Remember what happened when they said X2 was supposed to have 2 or more tunnels... TPR went nuts.

Um SF isn't really promising you anything. Thats called a leak.

And I don't think thats fire on the last tower. I think thats just flags like on the first one, but since its at a different angle it looks different. Fire coming out of pylons like that wouldn't make much sense. A crashed airplane however, that would make sense.

But like I said, I'm pretty sure its just flags and sense you can't see the poles because of the black background, it looks like its floating. But if you zoom in you can see the poles.Espescially fire right there, right on the brake run basically. Its just two more flags. The fires for Texas Giant.

[Changsucks]

Six Flags really shouldn't promise theming like that... Remember what happened when they said X2 was supposed to have 2 or more tunnels... TPR went nuts.

2 or more tunnels? It was going to be one tiny strip after the turn-around...

[Jp]

They have added more pictures of the construction:
http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/footerNav/daredevildiveconstruction.aspx

[SFNE Expert]

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd76/acquaz10/Screenshot2010-11-04at43618PM.png

Thats all been seen before.

[Jp]

Six Flags Over Georgia has released a new animated video of the coaster!!!

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[David]

I personally think this is better than Magic Mountain's video. Really showcases what the ride is about.

[Changsucks]

^I agree, it's a very impressive video. Although remember that SFMM was showcasing three rides, not just one, so obviously Green Lantern didn't get as much attention.

[Jp]

Some new track pictures were posted on SFOG's Facebook page from overseas!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150100434040239&set=a.185482365238.163145.34284255238#!/photo.php?fbid=10150119748700239&set=a.185482365238.163145.34284255238&pid=8104381&id=34284255238

http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/files/ddd_2.jpg

I can't wait for more pictures!

[nitrofan]

Does anyone know if there is any track on site in Atlanta yet? They're going to be tight for memorial day if they haven't even shipped the track to America yet.

[SFNE Expert]

I dont think so. A Euro Fighter will go up in a snap. It'll be up before you know it. Footers are being poured now. Vertical construction can start in March and they'll be fine.

They're even building a new stage. ;) So actually that might take some more time.

[David]

Eurofighters, from what I hear, are as easy to put together as wild mice.

I don't see a problem with the Memorial Day opening.

[Jp]

Someone named Rachael Tew posted on SFOG's Facebook:
Dear six flags over GA, is shake rattle and roll still in the park or or get destroyed?

SFOG posted:
Shake, Rattle & Roll will not be located in the park for the 2011 season.

http://www.facebook.com/sixflagsovergeorgia

[David]

for the 2011 season.


For 2012, it might be..

I would like to see a ride like this get new systems, and new soft ware that would speed it up, and put it in a huge building in the dark. AWESOME.

[Austin]

It already was in a building. It wouldnt be worth doing anything like that though. Its a scrambler. Maybe it would be worth it if it was a troika but not a scrambler.

[David]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GV-PB9o3hI

You obviously haven't seen Teorr Twister 2 at GAm! They turn a classic tea cups ride into a phenominon during Fright Fest.

[DarienLake:D]

That is some extreme strobage in the middle of the ride lol!

[Austin]

Wow how in the hell has no one had a seizure on this thing? Thats really unnecessary at the end to have all of that strobe light flashing.

[nitrofan]

Wow how in the hell has no one had a seizure on this thing? Thats really unnecessary at the end to have all of that strobe light flashing.

Unnecessary? Six Flags went to the effort to create something cool and unique for Fright Fest and your response is that it's unnecessary

[Austin]

I said unneccessary strobe lighting. You cant tell me that that is not unnecessary. If all you have time to do in your life is to attack my posts then your doing a damn good job of that.

[Jp]

Construction Pictures taken on the 20th:
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z263/jpp858/00-1.jpg?t=1295914651
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z263/jpp858/01-3.jpg?t=1295914651
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z263/jpp858/002-1.jpg?t=1295914702
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z263/jpp858/03.jpg?t=1295914722
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z263/jpp858/04.jpg?t=1295914739
http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z263/jpp858/02.jpg?t=1295914756
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?fbid=10150129536225239&id=34284255238&aid=325840

[Jp]

Screamscape Reported:

Six Flags over Georgia has confirmed to me that Shake, Rattle & Roll will not be located in the park for the 2011 season. Beyond that, the future plans for the ride are not set.

I hope they don't lose It look like a fun ride, thats inside a building!

[David]

eh, they need some flats up at MM or GAdv.

Wow how in the hell has no one had a seizure on this thing? Thats really unnecessary at the end to have all of that strobe light flashing.

There are loads of warnings before you enter telling people that if they have epilepsy, or any former past of stroke or heart attack they are highly advised not to ride. So they cover their asses and the ride is AMAZING.

[SFNE Expert]

Tracks arrived!

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150133795265239&set=a.185482365238.163145.34284255238&ref=nf

[DarienLake:D]

whats that under the wrapping?

[Jp]

There is now a webcam of the construction!
http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/footerNav/daredevildiveconstruction.aspx

[Jp]

SFOG posted some new pictures on their facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=336145&id=34284255238
Still no trackwork, but the structure for the station is up.
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/183199_10150151024130239_34284255238_8524385_12941 68_n.jpg

[nitrofan]

It's great to finally see vertical progress, even if there isn't any track up yet.

I haven't heard any info on this yet; I'm assuming that at least some track is on site now, but has anyone heard for sure if there is track on site yet?

[SFNE Expert]

Yeah, theres some pics of a lot of track on site on News Plus Notes. It looks good!

http://newsplusnotes.blogspot.com/2011/03/scott-and-carol-present-dare-devil-went.html

[nitrofan]

Well at least it finally showed up! Have they installed any track yet? I always think to check webcams after it's dark lol, so I never know what's going on.

[SFNE Expert]

Not that I know of. I think all the footers are poured and the station is definitely done. Euro fighters go up extremely fast though.

[Jp]

Six Flags Over Georgia guest have experience the worst yesturday (3/19/11)::


From: Angela Schulz
We were in line for batman 5 hours!!! No joke!! Got out of line once to get my kids some food. People were fighting and finding places in corners and rooms to use the bathroom!! It became a very hostile environment. This
Is the only ride we made it on for an entire days admission!! Then another hour waiting to complain at guest servic...es. If u did not want their discounted tickets the manager offered you were escorted out of the park by security!! WTF!!! I'm so very upset. People drove 3-5 hours to ride one ride!!! I have many other complaints but this just was unacceptable !!


From: Cheryl Parkinson
It was actually interesting. Whoever was in charge of the opening day event miscalculated on some of the inventory. It is not good business to walk in the park, and at the Prima pizzeria they ran out of souvenir cups, lids for the regular cups, straws for the regular cups, and in the back they ran out of ice. The flash pass was hilarious. When someone is willing to pay the $150 for two or 369 for five on platinum they should not have to wait period. Maybe make it where every so often on ride is flash riders and regular riders on the next one. The wait would be normal for a parks first opening no complaints. Just really need to better prepare for season openings next time. I am season pass holder, and I do love six flags over GA.

I even saw a post that SFOG ran out of Toliet Paper!! lol


SFOG commented by saying!

From: Six Flags Over Georgia
... We understand yesterday was not fun for a lot of people, but changes will be made moving forward to ensure that everyone has the Six Flags experience we all love when they visit.

To see more go here:http://www.facebook.com/sixflagsovergeorgia

[David]

This is what the portrait will be like at a lot of parks in 2011. There will be single train operations, and one side woodie operations. It's gonna be bad, but it'll pay off. Or so I'm told.

[Austin]

Little issues like those add up. But some of the things management is doing sadly has to be done. They're doing all they can while making some good investments in the parks to keep them from heading back into the same hole they just climbed out of. Right now they are on a positive trend and if this is a good year like last year they will be able to return to normal operations with considerably more headroom financially.

Meaning more room for upgrades, innovations, rides etc. While I wouldnt want to run into those things myself I know its a necessary evil.

[SFNE Expert]

All parks will be understaffed this year. I've heard that rides will have a certain schedule on when they operate or not, more so for the shoulder seasons. The summer should be absolutely fine. I think it's safe to say that nitrofans predictions were right.

[Austin]

Yeah I mean clearly they will change things in the peak seasons. I am just hoping they do that on an individual basis for each park though. Some parks peak seasons start and end at different times. So if you do it by each park they could save a few hundred thousand easily.

[David]

Oh and for 3 train coasters, expect to see regular 2 train operations, and for 2 train coasters, be expecting on and off 1 train opp.

[Austin]

People will live. It's not that bad trust me

[Jp]

Fiesta Texas does this alot except for Big Spin, but I am find with it...

[nitrofan]

People will live. It's not that bad trust me

Trust you about what, that 1 train operation isn't bad? At SFKK when they had 1-train operations, from my understanding most lines were around half an hour. When it was a weekday and a station wait took a 1/2 hour, it's annoying, but I agree it's not the end of the world.

Now the majority of Six Flags parks are different. I have been to SFOG on their crowded days, and 1 train operation is not acceptable. This includes several other parks in the larger markets. I have waited over 3 hours for Superman at SFOG while the ride was running 2 trains, and that is not acceptable when they have a 3rd sitting in the shed. While the 5 hour waits for Batman were probably an exaggeration, I have seen that ride get a 3 hour line on a weekend with a full queue, and anyone who has seen how long the queue for that ride is will know that you do not want to get stuck in that line, let alone 1 train operation with a bad and understaffed crew.

So whule it may just be an inconvenience in some situations, it is simply unacceptable in others. I don't know how anybody can say "people will live, it's not that bad" in response to the reports coming out of SFOG and predictions of this continuing.

[David]

Trust you about what, that 1 train operation isn't bad? At SFKK when they had 1-train operations, from my understanding most lines were around half an hour. When it was a weekday and a station wait took a 1/2 hour, it's annoying, but I agree it's not the end of the world.

Now the majority of Six Flags parks are different. I have been to SFOG on their crowded days, and 1 train operation is not acceptable. This includes several other parks in the larger markets. I have waited over 3 hours for Superman at SFOG while the ride was running 2 trains, and that is not acceptable when they have a 3rd sitting in the shed. While the 5 hour waits for Batman were probably an exaggeration, I have seen that ride get a 3 hour line on a weekend with a full queue, and anyone who has seen how long the queue for that ride is will know that you do not want to get stuck in that line, let alone 1 train operation with a bad and understaffed crew.

So whule it may just be an inconvenience in some situations, it is simply unacceptable in others. I don't know how anybody can say "people will live, it's not that bad" in response to the reports coming out of SFOG and predictions of this continuing.

Yeah, try one train operations on half the coasters at SFGAm during May.. No one will want to visit the park again.

Long lines contribute to guest dissatisfaction, and resulting in a lower turn out at the park.

[Austin]

But, this isnt for full time use supposedly. Reasonably they should figure out how many trains should run just before opening to determine an estimate on how many guests there will be. So instead of having the cookie cutter type policy that all parks conform to where some parks will be fine with it and some will have some issues like David is saying about GAm, they could then do it on a park by park basis to make a more efficient use of train ops compared to lines.

[nitrofan]

Dare Devil Dive media day was today. You can find a report on Theme Park Review. http://www.themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=59268

I think lines for this ride will be a nightmare due to the low capacity, but it looks like a fun ride!

[Austin]

Wow... this coaster is amazing!

<iframe width="640" height="390" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/x-Bnojwbv7E?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

Props to Six Flags on this one, you really are changing how you build your rides! The themeing is excellent and the ride is amazing. I do have to say that vertical lift does seem intimidating :D

[nitrofan]

I wouldn't really call it excellent theming, but their new rides, as well as DDD do look nice. Besides the capacity issues, I think this ride is a great addition.

[Austin]

Well for Six Flags standards I would say that it is pretty good themeing. I think it could be more realistic though. Like the Control tower having plexiglass or for the windows and maybe like people inside it to make it look more real. Or having the ground fixed up like a airport runway configuration. I'm actually encouraged at the steps they have taken in terms of themeing lately.

[nitrofan]

Well for Six Flags standards I would say that it is pretty good themeing. I think it could be more realistic though. Like the Control tower having plexiglass or for the windows and maybe like people inside it to make it look more real. Or having the ground fixed up like a airport runway configuration. I'm actually encouraged at the steps they have taken in terms of themeing lately.

All this is nice and the ride looks good, but they're going to have to do more than a tunnel, control tower, fake fire, and 2 poles in they want to consider their attractions well-themed. I'm not complaining because I really do like the way it looks (with the exception of the gravel), but they need to be like Terminator if they want to consider their attractions themed.

[Austin]

True. How bad was Terminator messed up when they pulled out of the Terminator license?

[nitrofan]

True. How bad was Terminator messed up when they pulled out of the Terminator license?

Here's a trip report showing the changes between Terminator and Apocolypse. Thankfully, it doesn't really look much different.

http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=983615#p983615

[Austin]

The sign just looks terrible. I would have liked to have seen them try and make a sign look like the Terminator one. But the ride still looks great.

[nitrofan]

The sign just looks terrible. I would have liked to have seen them try and make a sign look like the Terminator one. But the ride still looks great.

That sign was only there for a few weeks. They made a new sign that was just like the Terminator sign, but says Apocolypse.

EDIT: New Sign

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/pimages/Six_Flags_Magic_Mountain/West_Coast_Bash_2011/wcb2011_63.jpg

http://www.themeparkreview.com/parks/photo.php?pageid=23&linkid=10107&pageno=7

[Austin]

Much better! I'm glad they were able to make a transition without very much negative effects. But still.. why spend the money on all of that licensing crap if you just have to spend more money to replace it less then 2 years later.

[nitrofan]

Much better! I'm glad they were able to make a transition without very much negative effects. But still.. why spend the money on all of that licensing crap if you just have to spend more money to replace it less then 2 years later.

Because it wasn't inteded to be replaced in 2 years.

[Austin]

I know but why would you spend all that money and then pull out of the deal? At least give it a few years.

[SFNE Expert]

Because of new managment. Jim came in and said, "Why the heck are we paying for all these licenses, it's pointless.

[nitrofan]

I'm sure the license cost more than it cost to make a new sign and make a new pre-show.

[Austin]

Yeah but I mean I would have at least given Terminator a couple of years since its pretty new still. Maybe after like 3 years or something. I did like them getting rid of these pointless licenses because they had gotten the value out of the others.