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Postby Tidal_Waver on July 18th, 2024, 6:29 am
SFOT just announced a monster of a Haunt with 5 IP based Haunted Houses/Mazes. Wonder where that leaves Great America?

https://cw33.com/news/local/stranger-th ... -fest/amp/

https://www.kvue.com/article/news/enter ... c46dcff3db
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Postby HCF on July 18th, 2024, 1:28 pm
As far as I know, the only parks getting these new mazes are Over Texas and Great Adventure, I haven't heard anything about any other park
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Postby Tidal_Waver on July 18th, 2024, 2:27 pm
HCF wrote:As far as I know, the only parks getting these new mazes are Over Texas and Great Adventure, I haven't heard anything about any other park


In the original press releases, Texas Chainsaw Massacre was supposed to be exclusive to NJ. This is an interesting update for sure:

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/six- ... 47342/amp/
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Postby GreatAmericanfox on July 18th, 2024, 11:26 pm
Tidal_Waver wrote:
HCF wrote:As far as I know, the only parks getting these new mazes are Over Texas and Great Adventure, I haven't heard anything about any other park


In the original press releases, Texas Chainsaw Massacre was supposed to be exclusive to NJ. This is an interesting update for sure:

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/six- ... 47342/amp/


I mean, how can Over Texas not have Texas Chainsaw Massacre
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Postby UnclePennybags on July 24th, 2024, 8:51 pm
GreatAmericanfox wrote:
Tidal_Waver wrote:
HCF wrote:As far as I know, the only parks getting these new mazes are Over Texas and Great Adventure, I haven't heard anything about any other park


In the original press releases, Texas Chainsaw Massacre was supposed to be exclusive to NJ. This is an interesting update for sure:

https://variety.com/2024/film/news/six- ... 47342/amp/


I mean, how can Over Texas not have Texas Chainsaw Massacre


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Postby staticshadows on August 8th, 2024, 1:18 pm
Tidal_Waver wrote:SFOT just announced a monster of a Haunt with 5 IP based Haunted Houses/Mazes. Wonder where that leaves Great America?


The park is applying for Fright Fest permits today. I see permits for Stranger Things, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and SAW 20.
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Postby Tidal_Waver on August 8th, 2024, 2:55 pm
staticshadows wrote:
Tidal_Waver wrote:SFOT just announced a monster of a Haunt with 5 IP based Haunted Houses/Mazes. Wonder where that leaves Great America?


The park is applying for Fright Fest permits today. I see permits for Stranger Things, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, and SAW 20.


Oh wow!! That would be super awesome with that line up.
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Postby B&MGuy35 on August 15th, 2024, 12:32 pm
Not sure if anyone noticed but during the 5am press conferences for the new coaster it was announced that another big announcement for fright fest is coming in the next week. So we should have details soon on houses and scare zones.


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Postby staticshadows on August 16th, 2024, 8:14 am
Here is a screenshot of the Fright Fest permits after they were exported from the Village permit site.

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Postby Tidal_Waver on August 16th, 2024, 9:23 am
staticshadows wrote:Here is a screenshot of the Fright Fest permits after they were exported from the Village permit site.

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I see only 5 houses. Does this mean we are losing one completely with the Bloodshed plot?
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Postby Coaster Justin on August 18th, 2024, 9:05 pm
I'd rather lose Big Top Terror
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Postby Tidal_Waver on August 26th, 2024, 12:40 pm
This article confirms the Haunted House Lineup. We are now down to 5 from 6. That should increase the lines a bit come the later weekends in October.

https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/s ... 412/?amp=1
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Postby Dan The Coaster Man on August 28th, 2024, 10:28 pm
Almost Terror Twister 2 time :twisted:
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Postby Tidal_Waver on September 7th, 2024, 12:52 pm
Sounds like this is gonna be a drone show?

https://www.sixflags.com/greatamerica/e ... noheaders=

Experience the Ultimate End-of-Day Spectacle!
September 14 & 15
Saturday at 9:45 PM, Sunday at 8:45 PM

Prepare to be amazed as we bring the thrilling world of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to life in a must-see end-of-day celebration, powered by the FANTA! This one-of-a-kind event transforms the sky into a canvas for a spectacular 10-minute show, featuring 8 custom animations synced perfectly with the iconic Beetlejuice Beetlejuice theme music.

Watch in awe as characters and imagery light up the night in a dazzling display of colors and creativity. This fully immersive experience is designed to captivate guests of all ages, making it the perfect way to end your day on an unforgettable note.

Don’t miss out on this electrifying celebration
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Postby HCF on September 7th, 2024, 1:00 pm
Wow that seems great! Ever since Great America got rid of glow in the dark parade, they never really had a "fantastic" end of the day celebration they deserve, fireworks are cool and all but this is something a lot more unique!
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Postby Blue_Toad_Coasters on September 7th, 2024, 4:37 pm
This is the best SFGAm has to offer for entertainment in my opinion. It’s the kind of thing that will attract people from the highway, like how Magic Kingdom fireworks attract from across the lake. I know nobody cares about Beetlejuice being thrown in, but some people will, like one of my GP family members. I told her about the show and she seemed really excited, especially because Beetlejuice was involved.
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Postby GreatAmericanfox on September 8th, 2024, 11:07 pm
I like the Fireworks, i just wish they were a bit more elaborate, but i guess they don't have the budget for that
Old Great America was better, however I hope just a bit of that charm comes back
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Postby Dan The Coaster Man on September 9th, 2024, 3:45 pm
Drone shows are pretty awesome, I was blown away with KI's 50th. Would be awesome to have them at SFGAm, but only for two nights???
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Postby Tidal_Waver on September 11th, 2024, 3:41 pm
This years map/guide is out on the website. Turns out 13th Orders location is not being used this year, so the park can easily ramp back up to 6 houses if it ever chooses to:

https://sf-static.sixflags.com/wp-conte ... -min-2.pdf
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Postby DejaVu2001 on September 11th, 2024, 4:45 pm
^Or better yet, they can completely tear down 13th Order and give us that walkway back
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Postby GreatAmericanfox on September 11th, 2024, 11:34 pm
Tidal_Waver wrote:This years map/guide is out on the website. Turns out 13th Orders location is not being used this year, so the park can easily ramp back up to 6 houses if it ever chooses to:

https://sf-static.sixflags.com/wp-conte ... -min-2.pdf


"no Mercy" huh? Well rip everyone who's gonna pretend to be "blind" to not get scared
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Postby Coaster Justin on September 13th, 2024, 10:57 am
GreatAmericanfox wrote:
Tidal_Waver wrote:This years map/guide is out on the website. Turns out 13th Orders location is not being used this year, so the park can easily ramp back up to 6 houses if it ever chooses to:

https://sf-static.sixflags.com/wp-conte ... -min-2.pdf


"no Mercy" huh? Well rip everyone who's gonna pretend to be "blind" to not get scared



Hope that means LAFF: No Mercy.... Well I can dream that idiots can't complain about an adult show after hearing warnings, but if a parent can complain that an R Rated film Bloodsucking Freaks can offend her child, you can complain about anything

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Postby Tidal_Waver on September 14th, 2024, 10:35 am
Super pumped for opening day!! Have fun and be safe out there!
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Postby Goku1910 on September 14th, 2024, 3:31 pm
DejaVu2001 wrote:^Or better yet, they can completely tear down 13th Order and give us that walkway back


Yeah, we could use that for some extra seating for....oh. Wait. Claim Jumpers is rarely ever open. :roll:

Remember when Haunted Houses were setup in a modular manner and could go up and down within 2 weeks? I remember that. I'm sick and tired of seeing them up all year taking up spaces that could be used for something else.
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Postby Blue_Toad_Coasters on September 15th, 2024, 1:30 am
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DejaVu2001 wrote:^Or better yet, they can completely tear down 13th Order and give us that walkway back


Yeah, we could use that for some extra seating for....oh. Wait. Claim Jumpers is rarely ever open. :roll:

Remember when Haunted Houses were setup in a modular manner and could go up and down within 2 weeks? I remember that. I'm sick and tired of seeing them up all year taking up spaces that could be used for something else.


Have to agree. I still don't understand why Bloodshed's boards and such sat there for the whole season. The park could have just gotten a forklift and put them in the employee parking lot or even the back of the picnic grove for all I care.

Speaking of Claim Jumpers, I think the park should just destroy it to not only have more room for a Haunted Attraction, but it would work out since Cartoon Cabin is the Fright Fest shop, so it would make sense for it to be an exit shop if they wanted to alternatively place a full-on Haunted House there. I also think they should just retheme Cartoon Cabin to something like "Creepy Cabin" since all that place does is sell Fright Fest stuff. I legit thought it was a Looney Tunes store before I found out that El Mercado existed.
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