BLADE wrote:Anybody know how much this ride is costing? I've heard 12-15 million, but that seems kind of cheap.
I don't think an official cost was ever released for the ride, but 12-15 million probably isn't that far off for a B&M of this size.
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X-Flight new for 2012
I don't think an official cost was ever released for the ride, but 12-15 million probably isn't that far off for a B&M of this size.
I found this today with two pictures I haven't seen yet. One is in the center of the page, and another is a thumbnail down by where it says "Previous Page"
http://www.lakecountyjournals.com/articles/2012/02/28/87606669/index.xml?page=1
In the first paragraph of this article, it states that X-flight will be ready for opening day, May 5th, not May12th as some previous reports had stated.
New FB cover photo! haha Great article & I am sooo Thankful it will open with the park, sooo happy!!!
Also, notice that he said "water elements". I'm pretty sure the water jets are happening.
Quote of Hank Salemi from that article:
Top 3 Steel Coasters: 1. The Incredible Hulk 2. Maverick 3. Dragon Challenge (Fireball)
Top 3 Wood Coasters: 1. The Beast 2. American Eagle (Red) 3. Hades
Head over to the official X-Flight Facebook Page on Facebook. Search X-Flight Roller Coaster in the search bar. There are multiple pages, but the first one (with 296 likes) is the only most up-to-date, exclusive page for X-Flight info. X-flight will open on May 5th and head over TO see a NEVER before seen ground level photo of X*Flight. This is a brand new photo that has never been posted ANYWHERE before but on the X-Flight page! Check out the page and tell your friends as well. The photo is in the X-Flight Construction album!
Actually, it has....
On the news
"I've been told that some part of every wish will be heard but lately I lost sight of the truth in those words."
There was a third picture not in the article. I'll post it next time I'm at the computer if no one else does it first.
I can't post that exclusive photo because I'm on my phone. I must say, that is my favorite photo of them all! It shows the turn around before the keyhole, the immelmann, and the station work in the back.
Final brake run is now up.
Looking at those pics form that article I started to think...are they gonna plant alllllll those trees that are featured in the concept art?
Also...the pipe dream of opening day should be dropped. Read the first paragraph of the article: Six Flags Great America is building a new coaster. “X-Flight” will be unique to the world of thrill rides, unlike any other coaster out there, says Hank Salemi, Great America park president. The coaster will open in mid-May, shortly after the park opens on May 5. Last edited by woohoodude11 on February 29th, 2012, 12:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Missing Shockwave more and more every day.
The article was updated this morning to change the opening date in the first paragraph.
^Disregard. lol
Missing Shockwave more and more every day.
Even if the ride was ready (at it will be on opening Day I'm sure) they would still wait for the Xtreme Pass ERT just as a big selling point for the passes. Marketing people are all coy and crap. I was married to one 
While im looking at the webcam I was wondering how will they make the station? Like one end looks like the boarding and the other end looks like exit but how will people get on the other side will the line split in 2 or what. Well I guess we will have to wait and see.
The line splits in two past the control tower right before the station. One path goes to the left side and the other to the right side. The exit will be on both sides but will merge into one path which will lead to X-Gear.
no it doesnt it says it will be open mid may shortly after opening day. Push your glasses up back on your head lol
^ If you read the entire discussion, you would know that the article was revised at 9:35 this morning. At the time GrtAmkid posted, the article still said the ride would open on May 5th.
Original wording:
New wording:
Thank you Dejavu2001, I read and re-read that article, before I posted. Today, I began to think that maybe I was loosing my marbles.
Push your glasses up back on your head, CoasterZ.
"Exclusive photo compliments of a friend of Darian Bolton!" 
They forgot to change the image caption! It still implies opening day 
Sickest picture ever! Definitely my favorite pic so far. For some reason this pic kinda smacked me in the face and I remembered this was a B&M. From that angle it looks amazing. Don't fight the Bull, ride the Bull!
Best 2011 Moment: "I lost my phone on Raging Bull!" "WELL I LOST A SOCK!!!" Best 2012 Moment: "No good! DREAM ON!" Best 2013 Moment: "I came here for Auntie Anne's pretzels and coasters......in that order!"
BUT WAIT, It was changed?! WTF... Ugh I was pointed out how stupid I am on fb today haha cause I swear it said WITH THE PARK .... Thats what I get tryin to sneak in readin the article in class haha but if it was changed, wow.
& ANYBODY GET THE WEBCAM for leap year day?
They are sticking in the next track piece on the brakes which might be the last before the turn into the final run.
^ That is the final brake section. There are now three track pieces and 1 or 2 supports left to assemble for the turnaround.
EDIT: That track piece has been removed 
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