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Postby MrsTaxi on April 5th, 2017, 11:24 am
anewman35 wrote:I think the park may have given away something they didn't mean to yet...

The posted schedule goes through November 5th, but if you look at the pass benefits there's a "Bring-A-Friend-For-$14.99" on November 11th and 12th.

It seems like they don't quite have the guts to go full-on Holiday In The Park, but they're expanding the season a bit every year on the edges. Better than nothing, I guess.


Good catch! Expanding the season is better than nothing....I guess. :)
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Postby Jacklw6499 on April 5th, 2017, 7:16 pm
I was at the park today for a job interview and Goliath was testing
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on April 5th, 2017, 9:58 pm
Did you get the job?

Also, Eagle Update.

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Postby gottastrata33 on April 6th, 2017, 2:56 am
What's that blurry photo showing me?
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Postby Whizzer Whiz Kid on April 6th, 2017, 6:57 am
How much paint has been stripped off so they can repaint it.
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on April 6th, 2017, 10:01 am
The entire lift and end helices have been stripped, and a few of the outer bents have been painted!

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Postby Jacklw6499 on April 6th, 2017, 10:53 am
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:Did you get the job?

Also, Eagle Update.

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I did get the job! I'll be seeing you guys this summer!
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Postby Goku1910 on April 6th, 2017, 11:08 am
Jacklw6499 wrote:
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:Did you get the job?

Also, Eagle Update.

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I did get the job! I'll be seeing you guys this summer!


Just be careful what you post here. Six Flags management team loves to read stuff here.
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Postby Jacklw6499 on April 6th, 2017, 3:47 pm
Goku1910 wrote:
Jacklw6499 wrote:
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:Did you get the job?

Also, Eagle Update.

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I did get the job! I'll be seeing you guys this summer!


Just be careful what you post here. Six Flags management team loves to read stuff here.

thanks dude
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Postby Whizzer Whiz Kid on April 8th, 2017, 9:24 am
If you plan on doing the Glow Run, prices are going up on Sunday!
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Postby Whizzer Whiz Kid on April 8th, 2017, 3:45 pm
Sorry for the double post, but just drove by the park and Bull is testing! Also, Joker looks really nice from the expressway and the sign on that side is up. Finally, Eagle's paint is indeed pretty much removed on the lift. Can't wait for the start of the season!
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Postby BCarroll on April 8th, 2017, 9:12 pm
X-Flight and Goliath tested today as well.
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Postby great america fan on April 10th, 2017, 7:13 am
Rip decent crowds
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Postby Tardis1972 on April 10th, 2017, 12:51 pm
I got a question about opening day. Other than Bull what other coasters will have reduced capacity?
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Postby MrsTaxi on April 10th, 2017, 2:19 pm
Tardis1972 wrote:I got a question about opening day. Other than Bull what other coasters will have reduced capacity?


X-flight, Goliath, and Superman are only running one train! :o Ouch.
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Postby Guy_With_A_Stick on April 10th, 2017, 2:45 pm
great america fan wrote:Rip decent crowds
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Postby RollingCoasting on April 10th, 2017, 3:38 pm
Judging by videos I've seen of other Six Flags parks on Easter Sunday, crowds won't be a problem at all, so for people on the boards who don't celebrate Easter, that's certainly your best bet.

I'll be going on Saturday so I'm a bit upset that Superman has 1 train and Eagle likely won't be open, as those two are my go-to coasters on packed days due to their short queues. (Superman via SRL, of course.) Oh well :/
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Postby RollingCoasting on April 10th, 2017, 4:29 pm
Sorry for the double post but three more shows were added.
https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/a ... ertainment

SF Grand Finale and Party Gras are returning, but I think Country Rocks! is new

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Postby Whizzer Whiz Kid on April 10th, 2017, 5:23 pm
Tardis1972 wrote:I got a question about opening day. Other than Bull what other coasters will have reduced capacity?


Check the ride status page - http://sfgamworld.com/rides/ridestatus.php. It has been updated for this season already!
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Postby Eagle04 on April 10th, 2017, 10:03 pm
Whizzer Whiz Kid wrote:
Tardis1972 wrote:I got a question about opening day. Other than Bull what other coasters will have reduced capacity?


Check the ride status page - http://sfgamworld.com/rides/ridestatus.php. It has been updated for this season already!


Not questioning the ride status info but where would ride status info come from if the park isn't open?
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Postby RollingCoasting on April 10th, 2017, 10:26 pm
We used a magic 8 ball :wink:
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Postby Coaster Justin on April 11th, 2017, 5:08 am
Copy and Pasting from Facebook. All credit goes to Jeffrey Peters of ACE

"Here's the latest from SFGAm and the 2017 season:
"Six Flags Great America is thrilled to announce one of its longest seasons in park history."
"The theme park has added additional operating dates and hours to its lineup in the Spring, during Fright Fest, and the Fall. The park will be open through mid-November with all -new special events! Please see the added operating days and hours below! As always, you can head to sixflags.com for more details. "
THIS WEEKEND
· Friday, April 14 – 10:30am – 6:00pm
· Saturday, April 15 – 10:30am – 6:00pm
· Sunday, April 16 – 12:00pm – 6:00pm
FRIGHT FEST – 7 Sinful Weekends
· Saturday, September 16 – 11:00am – 11:00pm
· Sunday, September 17 – 11:00am – 9:00pm
FALL
· Saturday, November 4 – 10:30am – 7:00pm
· Sunday, November 5 – 10:30am – 6:00pm
· Saturday, November 11 – 10:30am – 7:00pm
· Sunday, November 12 – 10:30am – 7:00pm
- Yes, two weekends in November!"
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Postby RollingCoasting on April 11th, 2017, 1:47 pm
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Postby Coaster Justin on April 11th, 2017, 2:35 pm
Guess I'm having either ICEE, Frozen Lemonade, or Root Beer Float this weekend.


Minor Grip: They said at the tour that the Dining Pass guide was being redesigned. Looks about the same as last year, Right down to a place called Mooseburger Beer.

Yay, Cheeseburger Tacos and they got rid of Cheesebread!!! :evil:
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Postby Whizzer Whiz Kid on April 11th, 2017, 9:42 pm
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