Update: Thanks for submitting in all your awesome questions guys! I sent it in earlier so I could get a response by this morning. He was really quick to answer. I chose the 10 questions that were asked the most since I didn't want to bother him too much. Here you go:
-When will Ragin’ Cajun be disassembled this off season and what will go in its spot for next season?
Ragin’ Cajun is actually already dismantled. There are no concrete plans to use the space next season.
-Is IgNIGHT returning for next season and if so, will it have a new plot?
No, IgNight will not be returning. However, we will be offering a nighttime parade.
-What is going to happen to Necropolis for Fright Fest since part of Picnic Grove was taken out for Goliath?
I don’t have specifics on what they plan to do, however it should remain largely unchanged as the section removed was very small.
-Will Goliath’s track be painted orange like it shows in the renderings?
I do not have this information
-Will any of the rides be repainted or receive any special treatments this off season?
We plan to complete the carousel paint job that was initiated last season.
-Will Goliath have seat belts or will it just be the lap bar?
I do not have this information
-Will you expand onto the existing queue line that was used for Iron Wolf to make it longer for Goliath?
I do not have this information
-Will there be a season pass exclusive opening for Goliath like the park had for X-Flight?
Yes, we are planning for a season pass preview of some sort. However we are still in the planning phase so we do not have any confirmed event to share.
-Will Goliath have theming around the ride, entrance, and/or station?
Yes, the station exterior will be completely redone. The ride will also receive a brand new portal style entry.
-When do you think we’ll see Goliath’s lift hill topped off?
We hope to be topped off in early to mid-march.
Thank you to Brandon Bruce and for everyone who sent in those great questions. My Original Post
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Thank you very much for making a separate topic. I have two questions.
1. What will be going on in the Pictorium since Screams and Dreams is finished?
2. If SFGAm can consider putting up a second webcam for Goliath on the top of the station so we can get a different view and better view of the construction process?
I completely agree with Goliath72165 about GA considering adding another webcam on top of IW former station so we can get another look at the Goliath construction.
1. will there be a day when season pass holders only will be allowed to ride Goliath like X Flight?
2. What is going to happen to Necropilis during FF since Goliath will be in the way?
Goliath72165 wrote:If SFGAm can consider putting up a second webcam for Goliath on the top of the station so we can get a different view and better view of the construction process?
I can tell you right now that a webcam can not be placed on top of the station. The station is going to be heavily modified so putting a webcam there would be in the way. Probably the best workable spot would be the Railroad Station.
1. Is there going to be an early pass processing day or days like they did last year before Opening Day?
CoasterMike took my question about Necropolis but that's ok, im happy that question is going to be asked so hopefully we'll know what the future of it will be.
•Do they still plan on doing the time portal thing at the entrance to Goliath? •Will they end up painting Goliath's track orange? •Is there any more concept art for Goliath and it's queue and station? •What will go in Ragin Cajun's spot for 2014 (temporarily)? •What type of Goliath merchandise do they plan on selling?
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I was driving down Grand today and was stopped at the light at the Grand Ave entrance to the park. I didn't get a chance to snap a photo but a crane was definitely visible where RC is located. It was definitely past the DK building and the crane was raised facing in the direction of RR.
Sharon29060 wrote:What will happen with the train tracks since they're too close to Goliath?
Gary Pohlman said that some of the supports will be on the other side of the train tracks so I assume that means that the train will pass under some parts of the structure.
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I updated the first post with my little email interview with Brandon. Sorry that not everything could have been answered but at least a few things were. Thanks again Brandon and for everyone who posted questions.
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GoBears wrote:When will Ragin’ Cajun be disassembled this off season and what will go in its spot for next season?
Ragin’ Cajun is actually already dismantled. There are no concrete plans to use the space next season.
Pics or it didn't happen
Seriously though, a week ago, the ride hadn't even been touched. I mean I know it's a portable coaster and all, but come on, this is Six Flags we're talking about.
Well, igNight leaving is unfortunate. But, I hope that the park re-transforms Hometown Square back into its former glory. The set is still good though, so they could possibly move it to the amphitheater. It could be used during their concerts!
I actually enjoyed IgNight for what it was, but I do think a nighttime parade works better. I'd love to see Glow come back, but I'm guessing it'll probably be the Looney Tune floats instead. Good to know that they'll finish the carousel paint job too. I believe they said it would be done before FF, but that obviously didn't happen. as the icon of the park it'll be nice to see it in tip-top shape.
I completely agree Jon, the one at California's Great America looks amazing! I wouldn't mind seeing some fountains installed either in the reflection pond. Now that IgNight is history, I wonder if they will return that gazebo area back to how it used to be, or possibly use that area for a Sky Screamer in coming years. I wouldn't put it past them, since Great America seems to be in a Build up mode over the last few years. That would bring alot more traffic to Home Town Square
SFGAMNUT9302 wrote:I completely agree Jon, the one at California's Great America looks amazing! I wouldn't mind seeing some fountains installed either in the reflection pond. Now that IgNight is history, I wonder if they will return that gazebo area back to how it used to be, or possibly use that area for a Sky Screamer in coming years. I wouldn't put it past them, since Great America seems to be in a Build up mode over the last few years. That would bring alot more traffic to Home Town Square
I hope not because it would lose it's Hometown feeling then.
