RaceBoarder wrote:SFGAm could still be negotiating with a 3rd party to do work w/ them... The contractor reads about the rumored work on the forum here, yet they have only been asked about half of the work that was posted on the forum... Knowing that the work they have been contacted about needs to be done before the other work can continue, they now double their asking price... SFGAm is stuck with the asking price...
That's how posting stuff in a place like this can be detrimental...
Yeah, ok, I'm sure the one contractor available to SFGAm spends lots of time reading rumors on fan websites, and feels confident enough in their relationship with Six Flags to jack up their asking price, and because there's only one contractor in the Chicagoland area for this super-specific work, SFGAm has no choice but to pay, which is going to have dire consequences for the season ahead. That seems incredibly likely.
Exactly. There's not a contractor monopoly on removing covered walkways and mobile home trailers. Something tells me Six Flags could get competitive bids.
anewman35 wrote:
RaceBoarder wrote:SFGAm could still be negotiating with a 3rd party to do work w/ them... The contractor reads about the rumored work on the forum here, yet they have only been asked about half of the work that was posted on the forum... Knowing that the work they have been contacted about needs to be done before the other work can continue, they now double their asking price... SFGAm is stuck with the asking price...
That's how posting stuff in a place like this can be detrimental...
Yeah, ok, I'm sure the one contractor available to SFGAm spends lots of time reading rumors on fan websites, and feels confident enough in their relationship with Six Flags to jack up their asking price, and because there's only one contractor in the Chicagoland area for this super-specific work, SFGAm has no choice but to pay, which is going to have dire consequences for the season ahead. That seems incredibly likely.
Six Flags Great America update from ACE's No Coaster Con:
Justice League: Battle for Metropolis opens May 28th, Season Pass preview May 27. Park is open for a Bonus Weekend November 5th and 6th Some ride will be painted. They don't know what yet. They do plan to run 3 trains on Whizzer and Demon this year, though Hank was not aware they didn't this year No Holiday in the Park this year. It has been discussed, they feel the market is there, but they need to figure out the logistical issues with weather, snow removal and making sure they have time for annual maintenance.
Yes, closing day is NOVEMBER 6th.
Merchandise
Food. Whizzer Pretzel is being replaced with a Coke stand
Pizza Luigi is turning into a Totally Kickin' Chicken
I do have to say I'm a little disappointed with the removal of Whizzer pretzels we just got home town square restored and now we're getting a flashy red stand put up.
You forgot 2 major announcements: The Waterpark Entrance from the parking lot will have longer hours Pink Flamingo Cafe is going to be on the dining pass
^ Pink Flamingo being on the Dining Pass is not new. It has always been on the Dining Pass. The new lists they gave out in the fall are likely incomplete. They left off Harbor because it's not currently open, and left off the new food places that hadn't been announced yet.
As for Harbor, yeah, I forgot. I'm not a water park person. But the Season Pass entrance for Hurricane Harbor will have longer hours and be expanded so you can also exit there.
The important question: Are we sure this information is ok to post? What if it was Top Secret just for people at No Coaster Con? Don't want to get anybody fired...
Where is the season pass holder entrance for the waterpark? I heard about it last year but never utilized it. What are the hours now, or at least last year?
Guy_With_A_Stick wrote:I hope they keep their promise with the VIP/Season Passholder event this time. I was quite disappointed when the Goliath one was canceled.
I was too. Hope it pulls through this year, although I doubt I'll be able to attend.
DejaVu2001 wrote:^ Pink Flamingo being on the Dining Pass is not new. It has always been on the Dining Pass. The new lists they gave out in the fall are likely incomplete. They left off Harbor because it's not currently open, and left off the new food places that hadn't been announced yet.
As for Harbor, yeah, I forgot. I'm not a water park person. But the Season Pass entrance for Hurricane Harbor will have longer hours and be expanded so you can also exit there.
UNTRUE! You go to any other Six Flags site with a waterpark and the dining plan lists location in theirs.
great america fan wrote:I do have to say I'm a little disappointed with the removal of Whizzer pretzels we just got home town square restored and now we're getting a flashy red stand put up.
I'm disappointed in that too. I liked all the old style buildings and kiosks that are being slowly replaced with unthemed modern ones.
I'm worried about Aunt Martha's. What does this "remodel" mean? Probably losing the Aunt Martha's Boarding house theme?
And what does the "open air atmosphere" mean for Claimjumpers? It was outdoors already. Must be losing the roof and some more Yukon Territory themeing.
great america fan wrote:I do have to say I'm a little disappointed with the removal of Whizzer pretzels we just got home town square restored and now we're getting a flashy red stand put up.
I'm disappointed in that too. I liked all the old style buildings and kiosks that are being slowly replaced with unthemed modern ones.
I'm worried about Aunt Martha's. What does this "remodel" mean? Probably losing the Aunt Martha's Boarding house theme?
And what does the "open air atmosphere" mean for Claimjumpers? It was outdoors already. Must be losing the roof and some more Yukon Territory themeing.
I was hoping the "open air atmosphere" ment that they would add seating on the water front area that is always dead anyways.
Well I just find it interesting that Cedar Point is loosing Chic-Fil-A and SFGAm is renovating Aunt Martha's and replacing the Pizza Flatbread (Which my friends and I were huge fans of.) with a new unspecified chicken provider.
It seems like the other side always wins on American Eagle Also, I've ridden Goliath 23 times in one day. HBU? (Sorry in advance for unnecessary commas and parenthesis every where)
CoasterCale wrote:Well I just find it interesting that Cedar Point is loosing Chic-Fil-A and SFGAm is renovating Aunt Martha's and replacing the Pizza Flatbread (Which my friends and I were huge fans of.) with a new unspecified chicken provider.
