I want a new coaster to have something we don't already have such as a Giga or a dive coaster. I still hold that Eagle is the logical/likely spot to build that giga.
As for Roaring Rapids, staticshadows posted that video where Park President John Krajnak said it's not going anywhere.
I don't know how well the go carts do but the world's tallest screaming swing would go there easily.
Single Day Ride Count Record
50 rides 8/17/2018 (Without Flash Pass - Coasters After Dark)
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Why do you guys all want coasters? Why not a dark ride? or a flat ride that fits in with one of the lands?
I would love to see the speedway return.
We pretty much already have a dark ride with Justice league. Sky striker fits the County fair area very well. Cedar Fair in recent years has been really good with adding attractions that fit to the themed area. They did a great job with Orion at Kings Island and amazing work with the African themed section at Kings Dominion. They will almost certainly do the same for Great America.
We love coasters and so does the general public. A giga or a giant dive machine would bring lots of guests into the park and this is the genius behind Cedar Fairs business model. They're able to keep their parks clean, family friendly while adding some of the best coasters in the world.
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Why do you guys all want coasters? Why not a dark ride? or a flat ride that fits in with one of the lands?
I would love to see the speedway return.
We pretty much already have a dark ride with Justice league. Sky striker fits the County fair area very well. Cedar Fair in recent years has been really good with adding attractions that fit to the themed area. They did a great job with Orion at Kings Island and amazing work with the African themed section at Kings Dominion. They will almost certainly do the same for Great America.
We love coasters and so does the general public. A giga or a giant dive machine would bring lots of guests into the park and this is the genius behind Cedar Fairs business model. They're able to keep their parks clean, family friendly while adding some of the best coasters in the world.
I was just at Kings Dominion earlier this month! The African themed section was done very well.
And I totally agree with how great a job Cedar Fair does with their business model. I've been to Cedar Point, Kings Island, Worlds of Fun and Kings Dominion. All parks were neat and clean, family friendly , food was excellent and the ride selection was great and ride operators hustled and were enthusiastic (unlike those at Six Flags America)
Single Day Ride Count Record
50 rides 8/17/2018 (Without Flash Pass - Coasters After Dark)
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Why do you guys all want coasters? Why not a dark ride? or a flat ride that fits in with one of the lands?
I would love to see the speedway return.
We pretty much already have a dark ride with Justice league. Sky striker fits the County fair area very well. Cedar Fair in recent years has been really good with adding attractions that fit to the themed area. They did a great job with Orion at Kings Island and amazing work with the African themed section at Kings Dominion. They will almost certainly do the same for Great America.
We love coasters and so does the general public. A giga or a giant dive machine would bring lots of guests into the park and this is the genius behind Cedar Fairs business model. They're able to keep their parks clean, family friendly while adding some of the best coasters in the world.
Regarding Justice League, it's fine but i wish we had something better and more original than a cloned dark ride
Old Great America was better, however I hope just a bit of that charm comes back
CoasterRiderSC wrote:I want a new coaster to have something we don't already have such as a Giga or a dive coaster. I still hold that Eagle is the logical/likely spot to build that giga.
As for Roaring Rapids, staticshadows posted that video where Park President John Krajnak said it's not going anywhere.
I don't know how well the go carts do but the world's tallest screaming swing would go there easily.
Yes to a S&S Screamin’ Swing in the go karts spot. That or a SkySceamer. We’re really overdue for one of those. I’d even take a Disk’o Coaster to replace the go karts.
GreatAmericanfox wrote:What's your thoughts on the Speedway that used to be there?
I think that it was a way better ride than the ride that replaced it. As long as it had good scenery and the gardens surrounding it were taken care of, it sounds like it would be an amazing ride. You always have to have a few gentler rides that the whole family can enjoy to balance out the coasters. I would even be down if the park brought it back, which won’t happen. If Cedar Point can make it work in Cadillac Cars, who says SFGAm can’t?
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Why do you guys all want coasters? Why not a dark ride? or a flat ride that fits in with one of the lands?
Three reasons for me. First, it honestly seems like the most reasonable direction for the park based on past decisions made by management. Second, as a coaster enthusiast, coasters are the most important part of a park for me. The only park I’ve been to where the coasters don’t matter to me is Disney, but besides that, the coasters are always a priority. Third, Illinois already has a family park in Santa’s Village in Dundee. Santa’s Village can fulfill the family park role while SFGAm can fulfill the thrill park role. Plus, I think that Great America already has enough flat rides. The only thing I wouldn’t mind the park adding is a Mondial WindSeeker.
CoasterRiderSC wrote:I want a new coaster to have something we don't already have such as a Giga or a dive coaster. I still hold that Eagle is the logical/likely spot to build that giga.
As for Roaring Rapids, staticshadows posted that video where Park President John Krajnak said it's not going anywhere.
I don't know how well the go carts do but the world's tallest screaming swing would go there easily.
I agree with the new coaster needing to be different. What I don’t agree with is removing Eagle. I think some Gravity Group Engineered Pre-Cut track would do wonders for that thing. The thing about the Rapids video is that it was posted two years ago. A lot has happened in the past two years, like the aforementioned Over Texas incident and the merger. If we aren’t getting a coaster in the Go-Karts plot, then I agree with wanting a Screamin’ Swing there. Something like Skyhawk or larger and I’m sold. (Maybe the SSA stands for “Screamin’ Swing Announcement?”
GreatAmericanfox wrote:Regarding Justice League, it's fine but i wish we had something better and more original than a cloned dark ride
Justice League is too chaotic for me. I’m all in for Sally coming in and making a Looney Tunes or Ghost Blasters I dark ride.
Honestly, the park should go the family route to me, that's how it started with Marriott, and the building blocks for theming are still there. If they started caring about theming again, then i'm sure people visiting would too. I want the atmosphere back instead of turning it into a Great Adventure or Magic Mountain where they prioritize the biggest and baddest coasters over atmosphere.
Also Santa's village is ass, no one really goes there
Old Great America was better, however I hope just a bit of that charm comes back
CoasterRiderSC wrote:How about a family invert like Phoenix Rising at Busch Gardens Tampa? It's 1) New coaster 2) Family oriented 3) B&M
How can/would you fit it into the park's theming?
Blue_Toad_Coasters - can you come up with the theming?
Sure! Here are the basics of a couple ideas I have. If anybody wants anymore details, I’d be happy to share them!
Taking over the plot of Dive Bomber, Mega Wedgie, and Wipeout, we have American Aviator! Seeking new recruits for her School of Spectacul-Air Stunts, Amelia Noonan has brought a contraption she nicknamed “Air Shuttle America” to test potential recruits’ endurance and fearlessness. Now, Amelia is calling all visitors — big and small — to try out her “Air Shuttle America” so that she can see if they have pilot potential or not.
In the ever-so-famous Go-Karts and Buccaneer Battle plot, we have Midnight Flight! Ever wondered what it must be like at midnight in the Yukon? Well worry no more since you can experience it here at Six Flags Great America! Whether it’s bright or dark at midnight in the actual Yukon, you can experience both version in one day on this ride! Dodge wildlife, enter the mines of the Klondike region of the Yukon, and more in Midnight Flight!
Blue_Toad_Coasters wrote: Sure! Here are the basics of a couple ideas I have. If anybody wants anymore details, I’d be happy to share them!
Taking over the plot of Dive Bomber, Mega Wedgie, and Wipeout, we have American Aviator! Seeking new recruits for her School of Spectacul-Air Stunts, Amelia Noonan has brought a contraption she nicknamed “Air Shuttle America” to test potential recruits’ endurance and fearlessness. Now, Amelia is calling all visitors — big and small — to try out her “Air Shuttle America” so that she can see if they have pilot potential or not.
In the ever-so-famous Go-Karts and Buccaneer Battle plot, we have Midnight Flight! Ever wondered what it must be like at midnight in the Yukon? Well worry no more since you can experience it here at Six Flags Great America! Whether it’s bright or dark at midnight in the actual Yukon, you can experience both version in one day on this ride! Dodge wildlife, enter the mines of the Klondike region of the Yukon, and more in Midnight Flight!
What do you guys think?
These are interesting ideas, though i can't figure out where's the second plot
Old Great America was better, however I hope just a bit of that charm comes back
Let's hope it's not Giant Drop. I wanna go to SFGAm so bad (my home park is SFGAdv) and ride that thing, even though I'm scared of drop towers. I didn't even do Voodoo Drop at SFA, yet I did Hershey's Tower at Hersheypark...