Minor Updates, Rumors, and Happenings

[Goku1910]

Same, I felt ops were pretty good considering what we usually get on opening.

As for Bull running one in the morning, most likely due to staffing. Requires less people and I know SF has people starting mid-shift around 11:30-12:00.

[CoasterRiderSC]

For anyone that didn't go this weekend, here's an imgur album of random stuff I took. Imgur didn't keep them in order so.....

For the inexplicable image of a garbage can, they are placed in a line on revi's old spot and they're all on top of these concrete circles. No idea why there's perfectly aligned concrete circles in a giant pad of asphalt.

https://imgur.com/a/UYzmjNf

Thanks for posting these! I'm having a hard time envisioning the new pathway up front and I was at the park on Saturday! Is it to the far left when you're facing the carousel?

Also is that black steel fence that's by front entrance (on the right as you face the park) new? I don't remember that being there. Maybe they put it there for the new Hurricane entrance?

[Goku1910]

Yes, left of the carousel. Just imagine they cut the trees and bushes between the bathroom extending to the Orleans gift store.

Trees are still there, but they are now surrounded by smaller berms with benches.

Part of me hopes they do the same to the other side and gets rid of the ugly/out of place coke stand there.

[CoasterRiderSC]

Yes, left of the carousel. Just imagine they cut the trees and bushes between the bathroom extending to the Orleans gift store.

Trees are still there, but they are now surrounded by smaller berms with benches.

Part of me hopes they do the same to the other side and gets rid of the ugly/out of place coke stand there.

I see your photo of the new path but still can't visualize it! How long is that new path?

[Blue_Toad_Coasters]

AVOID Superman at all costs! The one train operation plus some team training resulted in a 70 minute wait! I was in line on the straight part of the line (near the signs).

I would quickly like to thank CoasterRiderSC for the helpful information since I went on Sunday. I avoided Superman at all costs and I think it was for the better! After I got off of Dark Knight, I snickered a little when I saw the sight of everybody in line knowing that with one-train operations, they were only pushing a train out every five minutes. (Which they were.)

(Potentially hot take incoming.) For the record, I think Superman is the second-to-worst coaster at the park. Call me a wimp, but that pretzel loop was painful. I actually prefer Little Dipper.

I thought that the Dippin' Dots prices were HILARIOUSLY overpriced. Last year I remember the Regular being $9.99 and the "Goliath" being $10.99. This year, I don't remember if it was the Regular or "Goliath" size, but one of them was $12.49. My father and I could not stop from laughing out loud as we passed the stand. In fact, everything was so expensive at the park (inflation + Selim = not a good combination) that the only thing I chose to buy was the cool Demon magnet for $6-7 bucks! (I forgot how much it cost exactly.) I'm not complaining though, $30 at Culver's got us way farther than at SFGAm!

Also, random question, is anybody else planning on revisiting/visiting Great America this weekend? I'm interested to know how the crowds will be considering school is still very much in session and those Math and Physics days or whatever are starting up. (Why do they go all the way until JUNE 30th?)

[coasterfanatic]

The park typically isn’t busy early season even on weekends. The weather is supposed to be nice, but it may feel busy due to reduced operations.


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[CoasterRiderSC]

AVOID Superman at all costs! The one train operation plus some team training resulted in a 70 minute wait! I was in line on the straight part of the line (near the signs).

I would quickly like to thank CoasterRiderSC for the helpful information since I went on Sunday. I avoided Superman at all costs and I think it was for the better! After I got off of Dark Knight, I snickered a little when I saw the sight of everybody in line knowing that with one-train operations, they were only pushing a train out every five minutes. (Which they were.)

(Potentially hot take incoming.) For the record, I think Superman is the second-to-worst coaster at the park. Call me a wimp, but that pretzel loop was painful. I actually prefer Little Dipper.

Blue_toad_Coasters - You're welcome! As for Superman it's not in my top 5 but I do like it. And I believe the pretzel loop is THE most intense element on any coaster we have! 2nd is that forceful left turn that Batman takes after 3rd inversion.

[Goku1910]

X-Flight got it's 2nd train already. I'm actually impressed.

[CoasterRiderSC]

X-Flight got it's 2nd train already. I'm actually impressed.

WOW!! That's great news! My fave ride!

[Dan The Coaster Man]

Awesome to hear about the second train. Good for the park, and us!

[Dan The Coaster Man]

Returned to the park today for my second visit of the season. Aside from the status of the various construction projects, I have been really impressed with how well the park has been running this year. The improvements to landscaping have been very noticeable and ride operations are very respectable for early May. Not to throw shade, but we have it a lot better than SFGAd does right now, and they are the ones supposed to have their season of a lifetime with their 50th.

[CoasterRiderSC]

Returned to the park today for my second visit of the season. Aside from the status of the various construction projects, I have been really impressed with how well the park has been running this year. The improvements to landscaping have been very noticeable and ride operations are very respectable for early May. Not to throw shade, but we have it a lot better than SFGAd does right now, and they are the ones supposed to have their season of a lifetime with their 50th.

Dan - where are the landscaping improvements (other than the opening of the new "path" ) ?

[Dan The Coaster Man]

I'm a fan of all the flowers they have put in everywhere, even beyond the carousel plaza. And though its not gone everywhere, it seems like they have been removing some of the overgrowth/weeds throughout the park. There has not been as much of that as I remember.

[coasterfanatic]

I’m having a discussion with someone: Hasn’t Bull not gotten its 3rd train til Fright Fest the last few years?


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[CoasterRiderSC]

I’m having a discussion with someone: Hasn’t Bull not gotten its 3rd train til Fright Fest the last few years?


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I think you're correct!!

[Sven18]

ALERT: If you need to or know somebody that needs to buy a pass, wait. The free upgrade is coming back for the Memorial Day Sale. Saw it when my Wells Fargo credit card listed its' 20 or so special extra cash back offers yesterday. The card listed the sale & the card bonus was 5% cash back for purchases at Six Flags thru June.

[Coaster Justin]

Unless I misheard, On the Quarterly Earnings, Selim mentioned that SFGAm will get Solar Panels at 26:58

Not sure if it's for the parking lot, or if it's what's going on with the entrance?


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[Goku1910]

At the park today and will be posting any changes I find here:

https://imgur.com/a/7EcXB24

The entrance is open to allow people through the center.

Edit: seems they are testing the new camera system for ride photos and video. I peeked behind X-Flight's curtain and someone was in there with the TV's on. Said "Now introducing Video."

At Goliath the shop is closed so I wouldn't be surprised if they were behind closed doors setting some stuff up.

[Sven18]

Unless I misheard, On the Quarterly Earnings, Selim mentioned that SFGAm will get Solar Panels at 26:58

Not sure if it's for the parking lot, or if it's what's going on with the entrance?


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Yes, he said it. If it is like the SFMM & GAdv it will be in the parking lot, as a shade structure too.

[Dan The Coaster Man]

Edit: seems they are testing the new camera system for ride photos and video. I peeked behind X-Flight's curtain and someone was in there with the TV's on. Said "Now introducing Video."

SFMM has already rolled this out. We saw it on a few rides and out of curiosity we dug a little deeper at Tatsu. The photo stand is not staffed - you scan a QR that gives you access* to both pictures and videos. The videos are reminiscent of the video snippets for Steel Vengeance or Mystic Timbers if you are familiar with those. You find your row and you are able to preview the pictures and videos, albeit they are naturally littered with watermarks. I think it was $30 to get the content without watermarks. Don't quote me on price, and it was not clear to us if the $30 (or whatever it is - certainly seemed steep) bought you just those specific photos/videos or if you are buying an unlimited pass for the day.

I believe SFGAd already has this as well but I have not been there in a couple years.

[Blue_Toad_Coasters]

I don’t know how long ago it happened, or if anybody cares, but the updated maps for Hurricane Harbor Gurnee and Rockford on the app have debuted.

[Goku1910]

Wheelgap was at the park today and it appears there's some activity at Buccaneer Battle. The Trough has been ripped out and there's a survey marker across the midway at Demon.

[Blue_Toad_Coasters]

SFGAm looks to be starting to prepare for daily operations. Sky Striker only needs its queue installed, American Eagle is testing (thank goodness!), and WCSBAG's (Windy City Sports Bar and Grill) construction is finally progressing. Unfortunately, it doesn't look as nice as the concept art and the colors really don't match up with any of the other buildings in Southwest Territory, as to be expected. I would expect SS to begin testing in 1-2 weeks but to not actually open to the public/Passholders (whichever they do first) in 3-6 weeks.

Wheelgap was at the park today and it appears there's some activity at Buccaneer Battle. The Trough has been ripped out and there's a survey marker across the midway at Demon.

Thank goodness Buccaneer Battle is starting to slowly be removed. As much as I want it to be removed by the end of the season, it'll probably take the park until the middle of the 2025 season to remove the ride entirely. As for what the survey marker near Demon could be, I'm not sure. Maybe some additional rock-work or theming, but this is Six Flags we're talking about here, not Universal or Disney so I personally doubt it.

[Goku1910]

Nope, I gather that marker is for whatever is planned for Battle. The Marker is in the grass area under the trees between the overflow queue and midway.

Most survey markers are for calculating distance and nothing more, doesn't mean any work will happen there.

[CoasterRiderSC]

There's also a wooden fence around the super loop area that I noticed.