SFGAm buys Little Dipper from Kiddieland

[Cryptkeeper]

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Vertical construction

Nice! At this rate, it will be ready by..July, maybe?

I think it's that time of year again. As we all know, SFGAm's time honored tradition is to open attractions months after the season has already started. It's something Shapiro promised to change, but hasn't even attempted to try to change.

So, let's start making predictions on the opening day for the Little Dipper! What do you all say? Person who gets closest to the actual opening date gets to be put in charge of construction for SFGAm's next coaster addition.

I'm going to go with June 3rd as my prediction. I know, I know..I'm probably being too optimistic, but that's my guess.

[david]

Are you serious.

Six Flags had no prior planning of getting The Little Dipper. Coasters are usually planned at least one year in advance, and you want them to start Dipper construction in the winter?! They got the coaster in Early January! They're lucky they got a warm March to get a head start.

[Goku1910]

^It's not just that there was no planning. It has to do with the fact that laying Cement footers is not easy in the winter. This is Why Buccaneer Battle was not done on time.

[Cole]

It has to do with the fact that laying Cement footers is not easy in the winter. This is Why Buccaneer Battle was not done on time.

And the fact it is was made by six flags

[david]

haah.

I should start the I hate Six Flags podcast, who's in!

[Cole]

No, i dont hate six flags, i just really dont like how some the company and parks are run. Its not to bad, but it could be improved.

[DejaVu2001]

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New construction photos are up. Seem to be moving at a good pace.

[FParker185]

http://www.amusementtoday.com/

Currently the second story down has 2 or 3 scrolling pics of Little Dipper Construction that I dont think I've seen before. Looks like a lot of new lumber, and making decent progress.

[onyxhotel08]

It does seem to be on track for an early June opening.

[Cole]

I would say late june early july?

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[david]

It's the beginning-early April, and they've already got most of the ride, or at least the "lower track" laid out, all they need to do for that now is get the track on.

They'll definitely be opening it in early June.

[Cole]

Doing pretty good for Six Flags.

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[Goku1910]

The Official Facebook page said that the ride will open early June.

[david]

I actually have to give them much credit. They've gotten much work done in such a short time.

[Jackluver18]

It looks like a fun ride to go on, I can't wait

[onyxhotel08]

Out of Cajun, Dark Knight and Buccaneer Battle, I think we can all agree this will be the best family ride added to the park.

[david]

Come on! You know you looove Wiggles World!

[onyxhotel08]

And really dark Knight and Cajun I consider the same ride just one is indoor and one outdoor

[david]

Basically, just some small layout differences, and the spinning aspect of Cajun.

[Cole]

I would consider this the best addition we have installed for familys along with bucaneer battle. I dont consider DKC a family ride. What 5 year old kid wants a creepy clown laughing at him, sounds of shooting, and almost getting run over by a truck?

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[david]

Dark Knight is just overall a bad addition to ANY park.

Here's why:
- 5-8 year olds it's too scary.
- 9-10 are the only age group it qualifies for
- 11+ Too Tame, and too boring.

So In essence, it's one of the worst additions in our park's history.

[onyxhotel08]

Oh David...

[saylorman47]

-Insert standard david joke here-

[david]

Oh David...

Please explain to me WHAT is wrong with my OPINION?

[Chitown]

Your opinion is a joke!!!!!