What should replace Deja Vu and Splashwater Falls?

traincrossing9 · by **traincrossing9** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 5:48 pm

Since both of these rides are being removed and are fairly close together, i'm just wondering what Six Flags will make their and what you think should go there. I'm thinking a Eurofighter that goes 90 degrees underground and has a butterfly loop like Deja Vu had, kinda like a tribute to it.

Demon_07 · by **Demon_07** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 6:59 pm

My friend, that's never gonna happen. If you were gonna connect the two spots, I'd say a vertical drop coaster with a tunnel under the walkway.

guitarhero119 · by **guitarhero119** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:31 pm

I would love to see bbnp taken out due to its outdatedness and a huge coaster put in that takes up all three spots. Personally I think that would be best, but definatly not in the immediate future. Perhaps a few years down the road.

traincrossing9 · by **traincrossing9** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:35 pm

Demon_07 wrote:My friend, that's never gonna happen. If you were gonna connect the two spots, I'd say a vertical drop coaster with a tunnel under the walkway.

That underground section does go under the walkway so that the cobra roll tribute is at the far end of Splashwater Falls.

Coastermonkey61 · by **Coastermonkey61** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 8:52 pm

Demon_07 wrote:My friend, that's never gonna happen. If you were gonna connect the two spots, I'd say a vertical drop coaster with a tunnel under the walkway.

If they're gonna keep that lake there from SWF, you could end it with a splashdown ala Sheikra at Busch Gardens Tampa.

Colonel Mustard · by **Colonel Mustard** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:47 pm

They won't keep the lake there...that's one of the reason's it's leaving

Trailblazer Tony · by **Trailblazer Tony** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 9:54 pm

I'm totally down for a Griffon too! I miss BGE soooo much because of that incredible ride!

Demon_07 · by **Demon_07** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:16 pm

Colonel Mustard wrote:They won't keep the lake there...that's one of the reason's it's leaving

How do you know that?

Colonel Mustard · by **Colonel Mustard** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 10:30 pm

RagingBullFan in the 'Is Splashwater falls being removed' topic wrote:There's something that happens to the superstructure of the ride (steel) when its placed into water, especially chlorinated water. Its called rust. Add 20 years and you have a big problem.

That and if they were to "reuse" the pond, which they wouldn't, it leaks badly. Talking on the order of thousands of gallons overnight. Starting the 3.5" supply line at 6 AM gets it topped off at about 9AM to replace the water that has seeped into the ground.

Not to mention with such a old design, it was not maintenance friendly. The new single chain models are much much better.

I've learned in my time here that RBF is almost always right.

Coaster Justin · by **Coaster Justin** on Fri Feb 08, 2008 11:15 pm

I've Seen SheiKra and Griffin and I dont know if I want either type of ride at Great America.

They look like 3 trick pony rides (Drop, Immelman, Splashdown) similar to another type of ride at Great America (Pretzel Loop, Helix, In line twist) and I don't think a simple layout is good for a Park like Great America.

Our last Original design coaster was in 1999 with Raging Bull!

A Euro Fighter in my opinion would be better and probably cost about 10 million dollars less and 1.5 Times as long with more elements and inversions.

Trailblazer Tony · by **Trailblazer Tony** on Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:02 pm

^NOTHING like Superman! It is such an impressive ride for being so simple, you'd be surprised how awesome an addition like that would be. I guess we'll have to see what the future holds for that section. Maybe we'll get something far fetched, like mini golf or something. :wink:

Demon_07 · by **Demon_07** on Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:05 pm

^Yeah. Like Captain Feathersword's Hot potato mini golf. lol.

w00dland · by **w00dland** on Sun Feb 10, 2008 8:37 pm

There is only one logical answer to this question:

Launching stand up inverted wooden hyper-4D coaster.

The Lemon Chill guy told me.

cycamps · by **cycamps** on Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:14 pm

I'd be happy for any coaster to go in.

superflybri · by **superflybri** on Sun Feb 10, 2008 9:21 pm

Hmm.. What I would want to see would be a custom wooden or a floorless B&M to complete our circle of B&Ms. Maybe if this is a good year, something will replace Deja and SWF. As of RIGHT now... I do not see anything happening unless the company is on its feet.

Demon_07 · by **Demon_07** on Sun Feb 10, 2008 10:25 pm

How about a swinging stand-up inverted coaster. lol.

Go Cubs Go · by **Go Cubs Go** on Sun Feb 10, 2008 11:28 pm

Anything but Tony Hawk's Skateboard Roller Coaster will work with me.

Maybe an Aquatrax?

FParker185 · by **FParker185** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 12:27 am

I vote for floorless woodie and a non blue sky

Demon_07 · by **Demon_07** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:15 pm

Jeez, a floorless woodie. How about turn one of the flumes into a watercoaster.

viper1988 · by **viper1988** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:41 pm

good one parker!

traincrossing9 · by **traincrossing9** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 4:50 pm

What about a LIM 4 seated wooden hybrid. 4 seats across like on Raging Bull.

Coastermonkey61 · by **Coastermonkey61** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 5:51 pm

^Make it a lay-down coaster and I'm there

superflybri · by **superflybri** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:28 pm

CHOOO CHOOOO THOMAS THE TRAIN SECTION! WOOT!!!

Or- A zipline from the top of Sky Trek Tower to deja's old station. :roll:

demon boy · by **demon boy** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:38 pm

I really like the aqua-trax idea as the pool is already there.

But i'm pretty sure were all pretty sure that Thomas Town is going either there or in place of SSA.

Coastermonkey61 · by **Coastermonkey61** on Mon Feb 11, 2008 6:59 pm

^Please God, no Thomas Town.

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