Offseason?

by **coastercrazy111** on November 12th, 2003, 1:59 pm

I know this is a stupid question but what exactly goes on during the off season in the winter. I mean they can't do much in the snow can they?

by **SFGA 11** on November 12th, 2003, 2:52 pm

The only things I can think of is rehab on rides and repainting buildings rides, etc..

by **greatamerica2003** on November 12th, 2003, 3:14 pm

Lots of inside stuff is done. Painting and such. Cleaning. The flat rides are completley torn apart and worked over, but not all at once. The mainenance shop is filled with the coaster trains and flat ride parts that are reconditioned. The coaster trains are totally torn apart.Other than that, not much happens. The mainenance guys grow beards and go snowmobiling through the park (that last part was made up)

R.I.P. Deja Vu 10/07/01-10/28/07

They take DVs cable out right?

by **SFGAMNUT9302** on November 12th, 2003, 4:50 pm

I just wonder what the hell is going on with Shock Wave, and why it hasn't been moved yet.

by **RagingBullDude13** on November 12th, 2003, 4:51 pm

Greatamerica, after tearing the trains apart, do they fix them up and then put them back together, or replace them?

by **da rcman2001** on November 12th, 2003, 5:44 pm

They take them apart, and rebuild them to ensure that thre is no loose parts and stuff. They also replace all of the wheels on all of the coasters. Besides that, I heard they use 2,300 gallons of paint around the park in the off season.

by **Chitown** on November 12th, 2003, 6:33 pm

My source said it was 2,298 gallons of paint.

by **Da Chillin16JG** on November 12th, 2003, 10:26 pm

LOL

by **Raptor Guy** on November 12th, 2003, 11:21 pm

What ever happened to the shockwave trains. Are they still there or have they been moved. Does it look like Shockwave is moving at all? I was at Great America in May and the very last day and from what i remember, it all looks the same. Can anyone back me up?************************We wil always remember Shockwave.

by **coasterzak** on November 12th, 2003, 11:49 pm

I can tell you at SFWoA when it snows they shovel many paths around the park and they make sure that all the rides aren't freezing over or any damage to them. Also, all the trains are left sitting out to freeze over here at SFWoA! I am going to yell at them for that one. Sometimes they will retrack coasters, or paint stations... maybe put up some new signs. They do whatever they can to make it ready for opening day next year!

by **coasterswimgurl12** on December 2nd, 2003, 4:46 pm

On topic, off topic.....you decide, but over the winter I'm going to the park for open auditions for some shows so maybe I'll be able to see what goes on in the offseason....by the way....do you think they'll fix up the pavement? I know in 2001 when I went for season pass processing they had pavement torn up everywhere in hometown, and I'm pretty sure last year and this year they didnt do that...true? Somebody help me out here... :lol:

by **RagingBullDude13** on December 2nd, 2003, 9:45 pm

When are you going for the auditions?

by **coasterswimgurl12** on December 2nd, 2003, 10:35 pm

As far as I know, they haven't got an offical date but it usually takes place in Feb, and im only going to watch this time...observe, and then I'll really audition in Aug. wish me luck!!

by **SFGA 11** on December 2nd, 2003, 10:59 pm

I think the auditions are Feb. 21rst.

by **coasterzak** on December 2nd, 2003, 11:03 pm

Good luck! SF jobs aren't as good as they are made out to be though, just a warning!

by **SFGA 11** on December 2nd, 2003, 11:07 pm

I bet they aren't that good. It seems like they'll hire any body at SFGAm.

by **Aero737** on December 2nd, 2003, 11:59 pm

Acually the actors, actresses, musicians, and preformers are pretty talented. They do just as much as preformers outside of six flags. I think that they may have pretty good jobs (unlike rideops or sweepers). But to keep on topics, I think that they probably start practicing for shows. Also making sure the theaters are in top shape.

by **Carlo** on December 3rd, 2003, 1:38 am

Six Flags Great America Audition Info has already been posted on their web site. Auditions are on Feb 21st, 2004 for Singers and Dancers Only. Everything else is by appointment only.

Go Here for more info: http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatamerica/pdf/Poster.pdf

Carlo

by **greatamerica2003** on December 3rd, 2003, 5:08 pm

Yes they put the trains back together after every part is looked over and replaced if needed. We don't replace the entire train, just parts that need to be replaced.

by **coasterswimgurl12** on December 3rd, 2003, 5:51 pm

greatamerica2003......would you happen to know exactly what shows you can audition for this winter(ex. only summer shows in Grand Music Hall... Fright Fest shows, etc), i have heard different things and the website doesn't give a good description of shows to audition for, plus I was told by quite a few people that there is another audition in August(only for fright fest) but other people tell me its all done in Feb....which is true???

by **linebacker131** on December 3rd, 2003, 6:14 pm

there was a website that showed what they do on the offseason and had picture of them in storage cleaning and fixing cars and trains

by **greatamerica2003** on December 4th, 2003, 12:40 pm

I really don't know. I think the summer shows would be in February. Just call them.

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by **SFGAMkid** on December 4th, 2003, 4:23 pm

I believe the website you were thinking of linebacker was coasterquest.com Click on the picture representing "winter rehabilitation"

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