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Postby B&MGuy35 on April 11th, 2017, 10:48 pm
Whizzer Whiz Kid wrote:New shows are up!
https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/a ... ertainment


Correct me if I'm wrong but is this the earliest the show in the Grand Music Hall has ever started? April 29th where I think most of the time it's been Memorial Day weekend.


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Postby anewman35 on April 12th, 2017, 6:55 am
B&MGuy35 wrote:
Whizzer Whiz Kid wrote:New shows are up!
https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/a ... ertainment


Correct me if I'm wrong but is this the earliest the show in the Grand Music Hall has ever started? April 29th where I think most of the time it's been Memorial Day weekend.


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I highly doubt "ever", if just because they used the care a lot more about these things in the past so I suspect that decades ago they'd open them with the park. But it's early for modern day.

They have a pretty big shows list this year, including using a few places that seem new (Camp Cartoon? Outside Justice League?), but still don't appear to be using the Pictorium. Hmm.
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on April 12th, 2017, 3:34 pm
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Top of lift and final helix have gotten paint, and wow does it look nice!

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Postby Whizzer Whiz Kid on April 12th, 2017, 9:34 pm
Very disappointing that the Mac and Cheese Bowls didn't make the Dining Pass.

New Menu Items: Tacos and Mac & Cheese Bites
Enjoy new flavors at our taco location. This new dining spot features your choice of seasoned steak, carnitas, or chicken tacos, loaded on corn tortillas with cilantro, onion, and lime. You can also order agua de Jamaica and Horchata. Additionally, try our new mac & cheese chicken boats. Three boats made out of chicken are stuffed with creamy mac and cheese, bacon, and pico de gallo.

https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/n ... id=5578444

EDIT: More new shows are up and I love the name of this one...
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Postby anewman35 on April 12th, 2017, 11:47 pm
Anybody else notice that according to the Dining Pass Guide, the yellow all season refillable bottle is ONLY available on the dining pass, and all that's available to everybody else is a red one only good for that day?
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Postby hoju74 on April 13th, 2017, 7:58 am
anewman35 wrote:Anybody else notice that according to the Dining Pass Guide, the yellow all season refillable bottle is ONLY available on the dining pass, and all that's available to everybody else is a red one only good for that day?


If true, that's some serious bullsh@t for those of us without the dining pass.
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Postby RollingCoasting on April 13th, 2017, 1:16 pm
Some pics of Villain's via Snapchat

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Postby great america fan on April 13th, 2017, 1:23 pm
RollingCoasting wrote:Some pics of Villain's via Snapchat


The colors are ok I would have preferred more suttle colors tho.
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on April 13th, 2017, 2:48 pm
I actually really like that. It should bring some vibrancy to that area of the park(in a good way, not a GoFresh Cafe way).
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Postby SFGAM_Hog on April 13th, 2017, 8:38 pm
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:I actually really like that. It should bring some vibrancy to that area of the park(in a good way, not a GoFresh Cafe way).

Where will it be located?
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Postby RollingCoasting on April 13th, 2017, 9:13 pm
It's replacing the Tweety shop in Orleans Place
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Postby great america fan on April 14th, 2017, 12:14 pm
The reflection pond has been repainted and they are still playing pop music through out the park
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Postby great america fan on April 14th, 2017, 12:38 pm
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Batman has a new fountain
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You get a great view of Yankees clipper from the new midway
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And capones is not open yet
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Postby CoasterRiderSC on April 14th, 2017, 3:19 pm
RollingCoasting wrote:!!!
http://static.sixflags.com/website/file ... ochure.pdf
Dining pass is up!!


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Postby RollingCoasting on April 14th, 2017, 4:19 pm
^ No problem

On a bit of a sad note, JiggidyNDG has reported that flat rides are now running shortened cycles. Atleast it will increase capacity I guess
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Postby coasterkidd100 on April 14th, 2017, 4:25 pm
That's pretty sad. I feel like flat ride cycles weren't that long to begin with.
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Postby aaron60060 on April 14th, 2017, 4:32 pm
Coaster Justin wrote:Let's take a minute to realize how "wonderful" or dining pass guide is by looking at Six Flags Great Adventures

https://static.sixflags.com/website/fil ... ochure.pdf


Dippin Dots
Cake
Fried Oreos
Rita's Ice
Maryland Fries (What are those?)
Bacon Cheddar Ranch Fries
Burritos
Turkey Legs
Loaded Mac & Cheese Bowls
Fried Shrimp
Chicken Wings
Pork Roll & Cheese Sandwich
2 Hot Dogs With Fries (We only get 1)
Loaded Dogs
Tuna Salad
Cold Cut Sandwiches
Breakfast Options
Deluxe Sandwich Options
Bowl Of Comfort (Whatever that is)
Fried Chicken with Biscuit
Burgers (Jersey, Jersey Devil, Greek, Taxes & Bacon)
Corndog Nuggets
Uncrustable
Salt and Vinegar Fries
Bottled Water
Apple Slices
Fruit Salad
Rice Bowl
Taco Salad
Cucumber Salad[/color]


Why do you think that is? Is it because there are less residential neighborhoods near by? There are definitely serial meal pass abusers at SFGAM, I'm wondering if that's why they get more options here i.e. less people coming to 'dinner' every day at the park. Thoughts?
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Postby Iron Wolf 90-11 on April 14th, 2017, 6:12 pm
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on April 14th, 2017, 7:36 pm
A few updates from today:

-Area in front of metal detectors got new concrete
-A fair bit of new paint at few buildings
-'Take 5' is now gone, and operations are now a lot faster.
-Yes, flat rides do have shorter cycles now.
-The park now has Bavarian Pretzels instead of the regular Super Pretzels(and let me tell you, they are a LOT softer).
-In addition to the repaint, Eagle is getting a bit of trackwork done in the giant helix.
-Viper's retrack seriously helps the ride(the bottom of the first drop no longer jackhammers your spine 6 feet underground)
-Demon seems to be running a LOT smoother this year(@RollingCoasting)
-Ride Info Center is replacing SF Outfitters
-Most of Joker's cars are on
-Lobster's cars are all laying around Sky Trail's spot
-Surprisingly, both BB and Logger's were running.
-That new Toilet Game(Called 'County Fair Game of Thrones') is in the County Fair Games area by Revolution
-There's a Bottle Flipping game at the area by BB
-There's new Wait Time signs for some attractions. They now have a watch picture, with the time being shown inside the watch(additionally, they now have a 5 Minute Wait sign)
-The Yellow Bottle is still being sold publicly, but it has less advertising, and is at fewer locations.
-A few new Caricatures are around the park
-ICEE machines now allow for you to buy one-use cups for $2.99 for small, and $3.99 for Regular. Souvenir Bottle is $7.99 with $2.99 refills
-You can now buy the large prizes directly from the games for a rather ludicrous price($150-$250 depending on the location)
-No sign of VR for Drop
-The front area outside the park is now divided into 'zones' (Zone A is for buying tickets and such, B is the metal detectors and entrance, C is the exit and Guest Relations, and D is the Harbor Pass Entrance)

That's all I can think of off the top of my head. If there's anything else I remember, I'll let you guys know.

I'm really looking forward to this season! All the little improvements really help the park become a much nicer place!
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Postby great america fan on April 14th, 2017, 8:07 pm
To add on to that guy with a stick
-there is new concrete outside grand music hall
-Grand music halls façade that was damaged by the fire two years ago is finally getting replaced
-the reflection pond has been repainted
-two new light posts have been placed on the mound in front of the entrance
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Postby MrsTaxi on April 14th, 2017, 10:18 pm
-The park now has Bavarian Pretzels instead of the regular Super Pretzels(and let me tell you, they are a LOT softer)


They must be reading here! Hooray!
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Postby coasterfanatic on April 14th, 2017, 11:08 pm
I posted a full update in the Sneak Peak thread but here's a couple more things:

1) All rides were running two trains except X Flight, which only had one.
2) The Carousel Plaza gift shop got repainted.
3) New Show in Grand Music Hall is XFZ 360 (something like that) with lights, music, lasers and bubbles. Opens April 29th.
4) Mucho Nacho was not open.
5) Sticky Fingers by Fiddler's Fling got a new sign.
6) Lobster won't be ready til early summer according to the sign.
7) I heard Viper had some trackwork done. Still seemed a bit more "bumpy" than normal but yeah
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Postby Dan The Coaster Man on April 15th, 2017, 1:14 am
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote: -The park now has Bavarian Pretzels instead of the regular Super Pretzels(and let me tell you, they are a LOT softer).


I had one of these at SFOG. They looked absolutely fantastic, but then they were just okay. However, they are still far superior than the pretzels we have had in both taste and softness. A very welcome change.
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Postby Coaster Justin on April 15th, 2017, 8:06 am
MrsTaxi wrote:-The park now has Bavarian Pretzels instead of the regular Super Pretzels(and let me tell you, they are a LOT softer)


They must be reading here! Hooray!



I wish they offered Cinnamon Pretzels.


Also Root Beer Floats cups are larger than last year.
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Postby Jacklw6499 on April 15th, 2017, 11:07 am
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:A few updates from today:


-Viper's retrack seriously helps the ride(the bottom of the first drop no longer jackhammers your spine 6 feet underground)

-No sign of VR for Drop



I rode Viper back row and it was one of the best rides I have had on it in years.

As for VR drop, I was bummed it wasn't open. I was under the impression it was going to be open opening weekend?
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