Ragin Cajun Confirmed to be Leaving

[SFGAMNUT9302]

^ I found your interview on Youtube kossdude1, Good to see they're in talks about a possible Ferris Wheel for the future http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZV3uv8rPH0E

[Viper 88]

I would say that the park putting the tombstone in the Six Saints Cemetery (as long as you're smart enough to put 2 and 2 together) was advertisement that it was going, going, gone!

Yeah because everyone is a MENSA member

[Viper 88]

A Zac Spin would be cool but the capacity would be horrendous and as someone has pointed out they also have issues. (I smell another Deja Vu). And having the ferris wheel visible from the highway in Mardi Gras??? You Cant even see Superman from the highway, Iit would have to be like 300 feet tall like the original built for the worlds fair. If I remember correctly you used to be able to see Sky Whirl From County Fair if you had a good eye on the highway. Max Air absolutely not CP's has a huge footprint, besides Revy is the same thing just smaller. A Disko would be cool but again I think too Big for the Space. I am putting my vote in (yes again) for the return of Sky Whirl. Also ABSOLUTELY NO SKY SCREAMER IT IS JUST WHIRLIGIG ON STEROIDS PEOPLE!

[SFGAMNUT9302]

Completely agree RBRule, that space is so finite and landlocked around the sides (Rapids, Covered Bridge, Entrance to Picnic Grove) that there are only a hand full of attractions that could go in that area. The Anderson managment doesn't seem to mess around, when something comes out at Great America it's replaced by a very marketable capital attraction. Riptide Bay, X-Flight and Goliath, Based on the pattern of this managment, it will more than likely be another major marketable attraction. The best guess I can come up with is a ZacSpin or a Ferris Wheel, both which would fit in that area without having to completely tear up the existing entrance and exit and line.

[kossdude1]

I'm now thinking that whatever goes there will most likely be a flat. Unless, they find success in finding a really small and compact coaster to fit that area nicely. I'm now thinking a premier launch like SFDK has wouldn't be too bad either (if they found a way to accommodate AT LEAST 24 riders per train or did a two train, mini spaghetti bowl.

[Galvan]

ABSOLUTELY NO SKY SCREAMER IT IS JUST WHIRLIGIG ON STEROIDS PEOPLE!

Just out of curiosity, have you ever been on one?

[DeathbyDinn]

I am putting my vote in (yes again) for the return of Sky Whirl. Also ABSOLUTELY NO SKY SCREAMER IT IS JUST WHIRLIGIG ON STEROIDS PEOPLE!

The closest we're gonna get to having Sky Whirl return, is a Sky Screamer using the same name.

As for Cajun's replacement, I'd just like to see a nice flat ride take it's place, which is thankfully something the new management has actually been buying! I'm hoping for a Zamperla Air Race, but I could see us getting flyers now that they've bought a few of them. I'm indifferent about a Sky Screamer and I don't really care for ferris wheels, but either of those would still be fine as well.

[Iron Wolf 90-11]

So how do you guys think the removal is going? Do you think they've even started?

[DejaVu2001]

^ Probably gone by now. Oh, wait, this is Six Flags. Nevermind

[FParker185]

Taking it down should take 8-12 hours tops according to the documentation, so I'd estimate another 4-6 weeks before it's gone.

[DeathbyDinn]

They'll probably start taking it down in February, it'll arrive at SFA in March, go vertical in July and then open in August.

[kossdude1]

Speaking of removal, when I rode it on closing day, they seemed to be getting a head start on some things. The tool box by the fence that says Ragin' Cajun on it was gone, and I also saw employees stripping the C.O.W. signs and ride instructions off the wall and placing them under the control panel...

[Coaster Justin]

I wonder if a Screaming Swings could go there?

Cajun per Rcdb.com footprint is 62.3 x 137.8
Screaming Swing (40) footprint is 73 x 15 (Footprint) / 58 x 114 (Safety Clearance)

My Top 4 Guesses:
S&S Screaming Swings
Zamperla Motorbike Coaster
Gerstlauer Euro Fighter
Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster

[kossdude1]

I wonder if a Screaming Swings could go there?

Cajun per Rcdb.com footprint is 62.3 x 137.8
Screaming Swing (40) footprint is 73 x 15 (Footprint) / 58 x 114 (Safety Clearance)

My Top 4 Guesses:
S&S Screaming Swings
Zamperla Motorbike Coaster
Gerstlauer Euro Fighter
Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster

Screaming Swings: Just an overrated double pendulum ride (we already have revolution)
Motorbike and Euro Fighter: Pretty good idea
Infinity Coaster: We don't need another Smiler on this planet

[x-flight]

Bring back the VU

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[JimPanky]

Slab of concrete the ride is the same difference. It has just as much 10-8 time.

[BBH]

I wonder if a Screaming Swings could go there?

Cajun per Rcdb.com footprint is 62.3 x 137.8
Screaming Swing (40) footprint is 73 x 15 (Footprint) / 58 x 114 (Safety Clearance)

My Top 4 Guesses:
S&S Screaming Swings
Zamperla Motorbike Coaster
Gerstlauer Euro Fighter
Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster

Screaming Swings: Just an overrated double pendulum ride (we already have revolution)
Motorbike and Euro Fighter: Pretty good idea
Infinity Coaster: We don't need another Smiler on this planet

Screamin' Swings: The Messiah of flat rides.
Motorbike and EuroFighter: Boring, rough, and gimmicky.
Infinity Coaster: We need another Karacho on this planet.

[Coaster Justin]

I wonder if a Screaming Swings could go there?

Cajun per Rcdb.com footprint is 62.3 x 137.8
Screaming Swing (40) footprint is 73 x 15 (Footprint) / 58 x 114 (Safety Clearance)

My Top 4 Guesses:
S&S Screaming Swings
Zamperla Motorbike Coaster
Gerstlauer Euro Fighter
Gerstlauer Infinity Coaster

Screaming Swings: Just an overrated double pendulum ride (we already have revolution)
Motorbike and Euro Fighter: Pretty good idea
Infinity Coaster: We don't need another Smiler on this planet

Tell that to Cedar Point or Kennywood or Knott's or Dorney Park or Thorpe Park that all have a Frisbee type ride and Screaming Swings

[rb1]

A coaster would be nice a high capacity one but doesnt take up a lot of room. Even an indoor New orleans themed Sally dark ride would be a good addittion to that spot specially when all the coasters are closed when its raining outside.

[JimPanky]

I love good dark rides! ...do we think theres any chance of a dark ride fitting in RCs spot? It would be a real crunch for space.

[DeathbyDinn]

^ There's plenty of two story dark rides in the world, so space wouldn't be an issue.

[AirTimeDaz]

This may sound really dumb (like that's ever stopped me before ), and I know it would be a pretty redundant as well as and lateral move in terms of capacity, but is it out of the realm of possibility for RC to be replaced with a Gerstlauer spinning coaster like Joker from Six Flags Mexico? They have similar footprints and the theming looks very Mardi Gras. Just a thought...

[Iron Wolf 90-11]

This may sound really dumb (like that's ever stopped me before ), and I know it would be a pretty redundant as well as and lateral move in terms of capacity, but is it out of the realm of possibility for RC to be replaced with a Gerstlauer spinning coaster like Joker from Six Flags Mexico? They have similar footprints and the theming looks very Mardi Gras. Just a thought...

No.

[AirTimeDaz]

This may sound really dumb (like that's ever stopped me before ), and I know it would be a pretty redundant as well as and lateral move in terms of capacity, but is it out of the realm of possibility for RC to be replaced with a Gerstlauer spinning coaster like Joker from Six Flags Mexico? They have similar footprints and the theming looks very Mardi Gras. Just a thought...

No.

HAHHAHA! Just checking

[DeathbyDinn]

You'd think not, but this is Six Flags, so it's a completely legitimate possibility.