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Postby Cryptkeeper on September 15th, 2007, 8:49 pm
I don't want to spoil it for you. See for yourself at...

http://www.sixflags.com/national/index.aspx?fm=3















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Six Flags has added new levels of chill to this year's Fright Fest celebration, as guests will have the opportunity to go beyond the roach and sample other insects and gruesome treats on Six Flags' Wheel of Fright. Each park's Wheel of Fright will invite daring guests to spin the wheel for the chance to win front of the line access when the wheel lands on one of six Fright Fest-worthy items. Each is known as a delicacy in parts of the world, and each one of these and other scream- inducing Wheel of Fright items will grant guests front of the line access if eaten! This year, Wheel of Fright items include cockroaches, wax worms, crickets, nightcrawlers, Rocky Mountain oysters and hot hot hot Habenero peppers!

Six Flags' Wheel of Fright starts the Halloween season off with a GULP ... and if that's not enough to tickle your frightful fancy, this year Six Flags is also introducing the creepy Coffin of Fear. For this element of Fright Fest, the squeamish need not apply. Each participating guest will lie in a coffin which is then filled with meal worms. Guests must remain in the mealwormy coffin for at least one minute in order to receive a prize.



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It appears that anyone who successfully accomplishes the coffin feat gets a free t-shirt (along with 3 of their friends).

So, who's going to do one of these silly things? Which of you people are just that desperate for a free t-shirt or some other random prize? :)
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Postby Sedir on September 15th, 2007, 11:29 pm
The coffin one might be fun, but is the only prize a free t-shirt/is there a complimentary shower afterwards?
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Postby Mr.SIX on September 15th, 2007, 11:52 pm
Its 4 shirts and a front of the line pass. That coffin thing doesn't seem to bad
their just worms... well they dont bite... I think.
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Postby FParker185 on September 16th, 2007, 12:42 am
pretty sure they dont bite, and I'm pretty sure meal worms aren't slimy either, though it would take more than 4 t-shirts and a front of the line pass for me to do that, I dont find it disgusting or scary, just the gain isnt worth that effort, now if that was a season pass, I'd go for it :)
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Postby ttd rox on September 16th, 2007, 1:45 pm
How do you do it? Like you enter to do it or something?
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Postby Jackluver18 on September 16th, 2007, 2:18 pm
I'll pass. I don't care what it is...Im not going to be in a confined space with bugs.
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Postby Trailblazer Tony on September 16th, 2007, 8:48 pm
The worms would be cool to try, and so would the eating, as long as it's not the peppers (i HATE really hot food)! I'm pretty game for most dares....

When you spin the wheel, can you chicken out once you see the insect?!
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Postby tp41190 on September 16th, 2007, 8:59 pm
Well, they wont force you to eat it. Its just that you will loose your chance to get the free stuff.
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Postby Cryptkeeper on September 17th, 2007, 12:15 am
For those wondering more about FF this year at SFGAm, here are some more details from a press release.

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Spooktacular Activities


All activities listed below are free with admission

NEW! Dead Man’s Party

The one party everyone’s dying to get invited too! Party with the undead as Dr. Fright hosts the biggest bash this side of the grave.



“The Haunted Castle” Pictorium

The Haunted Castle delivers guests to a surreal world with eye-catching effects and 3-D thrills. Showing on the Giant 3-D Scream Theatre.



Susan Rosen, Mistress of Mesmerism

Guests will witness the marvels of hypnosis or volunteer to fall under a spell themselves during this compelling show.
(excessively large people need not volunteer for the last show of the night when Susan asks everyone to "take it to the stage" and...)



Love at First Fright

Fright Fest’s trademark family musical is back for its 17th smash season! Join Jack and Katie on their dare…to spend a night in the cemetery.
(stalkers not allowed entry)



Zombie Jamboree Parade

A terror-ific end to a spooktacular day, the Zombie Jamboree Parade features a menagerie of ghouls and frightfully fun characters. Runs nightly a half hour prior to park closing.



Freak!

See all of the parks ghoulish characters in this afternoon parade as the park transforms from Thrills by Day to Chills by Night with the rise of the creatures of the night! Runs daily at 2 pm.



The Manny B. Monster Show

This show features a medley of TV Monster/ Horror show themes including those from the Addams Family, Munsters and Friday the 13th.



The Human Freak Show

Witness feats that both entertain and disturb. Due to graphic content and intense nature, not recommended for children under 12.
(one or two members of this website should apply for this. They would be natural in this, I think. You know who you are!!!).




CHILLING FRIGHT BY NIGHT ACTIVITIES

Haunted Houses

NEW! Studio 13: Where Film Comes to Fright

Additional fee required
Hollywood comes to the Midwest in this exploration of primal fear showcasing 13 horror flicks in 13 rooms that guarantee a scare at every turn. Studio 13 will invoke inner fears and satisfy the need to scream. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age.



NEW! Rise of the Demon Scare-area

Free with Admission
Guests who meander too far from the path will end up in the Rise of the Demon Scare-area!



Mausoleum of Terror: The Horror Heart of Necropolis

Additional fee required
Long thought to be merely a myth, the Mausoleum of Terror stands as a malevolent monument to the undead where decaying citizens are deadly dedicated to wreaking their wretched revenge on the living! You found your way in, but can you find your way out? Not recommended for children under 12 due to graphic content and intense nature.






FAMILY THRILLS BY DAY ACTIVITIES


NEW! Character Candy Trail

Located in Yukon Territory , 10 am – 2 pm
Free with Admission
Little ones are invited to dress up in their Halloween finest and maneuver the paths through Yukon Territory each day of Fright Fest for the Character Candy Trail. This activity is a fun and safe alternative to trick-or-treating door-to-door.



Kid Friendly Themed Areas
Free with Admission
Located in Bugs Bunny National Park and Camp Cartoon Network.
Families with young children will howl with joy at the scare-free children’s areas featuring friendly versions of everyone’s favorite Halloween characters.



The Wiggles
Free with Admission
The Wiggles continue their run with a Halloween themed show that won’t send guests crying to their mummy.
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Postby LAFFfan4lyfe on September 17th, 2007, 12:45 am
I don't think I'll be eating any bugs or enjoying a little nap with the worms..... :?


haha, love the thing about no stalkers at LAFF.

I think some of the new things sound really cool. As much as I don't like haunted houses, the film one sounds really cool. I'm assuming the rise of the demon scare-area is kind of like Necro...more or less?
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Postby Director_Guy on September 17th, 2007, 12:55 am
Cryptkeeper wrote:(stalkers not allowed entry)


Best thing ever said by anyone ever.
Every jumbled pile of person has a thinking part that wonders what the part that isn't thinking, isn't thinking of.
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Postby Trailblazer Tony on September 17th, 2007, 10:01 am
I'm liking the idea of the new haunted houses! Anyone know where they are going? I'm assuming the Demon one will replace the old one near Trailblazer....

I also think the candy path sounds great for families and it's nice to have three haunted houses again this year!!!! Thanks for the information Cryptkeeper!

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Postby Jackluver18 on September 17th, 2007, 11:03 am
Freak's coming back yay I can get the crap scared out of by that darn werewolf again. Gee I can't wait.
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Postby TonyMichaud on September 17th, 2007, 12:26 pm
Anyone know which rides are returning under Frightfull conditions? Around this time I always get worried if my favorites won't be listed... i.e. Hellevator/Terror Twister, etc...

Any ideas?
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Postby demon boy on September 17th, 2007, 3:38 pm
[quote="Trailblazer Tony"]I'm liking the idea of the new haunted houses! Anyone know where they are going? I'm assuming the Demon one will replace the old one near Trailblazer....
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Well, that's kinda right. First off, there's only 1 "new" house. Studio 13 is just a new name and theme from "The Curse" and will be in the same location as the curse. The Mausoleum of Terror isn't new but will most likely have a new layout. And i don't believe Demon is getting a house, its going be like a kind of second Necropolis is all only smaller.
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Postby Viper 06 on September 17th, 2007, 4:01 pm
Correction, Studio 13 has nothing to do with the curse, it is a replacement, not an update.
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Postby Jackluver18 on September 17th, 2007, 5:46 pm
Terror Twister is coming back hopefully even though I don't go on it.....have no freaking idea on Hellevator we'll just have to wait and see if it is or not.
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Postby cycamps on September 17th, 2007, 6:46 pm
So, for the front of the line pass, is it for every coaster just once? Also, do you really get 4 shirts.
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Postby LAFFfan4lyfe on September 17th, 2007, 8:32 pm
i like terror twister too. I can only ride it once per visit though. I've gotten sick the past couple of years. If things work the same way they did last year with the people i hang with for FF, then there'll be a slow moving teacup with my name on it.
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Postby demon boy on September 17th, 2007, 10:07 pm
Viper 06 wrote:Correction, Studio 13 has nothing to do with the curse, it is a replacement, not an update.

I know, i said new theme and name which is a correction. I just wanted to say its in the same place.
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Postby Sedir on September 17th, 2007, 10:12 pm
Where's this dead man's party show going?
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Postby demon boy on September 17th, 2007, 10:23 pm
^Columbia Stage (or whatever its called) right in front. Between the blood pool and columbia.
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Postby rct2wizard360 on September 17th, 2007, 11:12 pm
Director_Guy wrote:
Cryptkeeper wrote:(stalkers not allowed entry)


Best thing ever said by anyone ever.


Totally agreed.
I hate when they all line jump and save spots for each other.

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Postby Viper 06 on September 19th, 2007, 2:02 pm
demon boy wrote:^Columbia Stage (or whatever its called) right in front. Between the blood pool and columbia.


Correction---Think Back of the park.
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Postby FParker185 on September 19th, 2007, 4:27 pm
I would give a GD Hellevator theme about a 1% chance of happening, maybe something else but not Hellevator, not after SFKK.
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