Blue_Toad_Coasters wrote: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.
Goku1910 wrote: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.
It’s already rumored that the 2025 capital investment will likely be in Buckys spot. With 2025 being their 50th season, it could be a new coaster.
They’ve also are removing the Haunted House in the old Sky Trail spot.
Now that you mention it, I really wish they'd either find new places for Haunted Houses, or made an effort to remove them during the off-season like they used to. Such an eyesore during normal operations.
I wouldn't be surprised if the new investment went there, but I have a really hard time seeing any coaster in that spot besides a single rail.
Also, the 50th would be 2026.
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Goku1910 wrote:Now that you mention it, I really wish they'd either find new places for Haunted Houses, or made an effort to remove them during the off-season like they used to. Such an eyesore during normal operations.
I wouldn't be surprised if the new investment went there, but I have a really hard time seeing any coaster in that spot besides a single rail.
Six Flags has done good with making things fit. Plus with the Haunted House gone by Sky Trail, maybe it’s something that crosses the midway (B&M Dive). Screamscape has also rumored that they could remove the go karts as well and use all Go Karts and Buckys spot for a new coaster.
I imagine it will be something bug in conjunction with the parks 50th season!
Goku1910 wrote:Now that you mention it, I really wish they'd either find new places for Haunted Houses, or made an effort to remove them during the off-season like they used to. Such an eyesore during normal operations.
I wouldn't be surprised if the new investment went there, but I have a really hard time seeing any coaster in that spot besides a single rail.
Also, the 50th would be 2026.
The 50th anniversary is in 2026. But the 50th season is next year in 2025. And given that the park celebrated the 40th season and not anniversary I’d expect them to do the same this time around.
CoasterRiderSC wrote:PLEASE no single rail RMC coaster! We already have low capacity rides in Maxx, Joker and Goliath (slow operations)
While I definitely cannot argue Maxx, Joker, and Goliath's low capacity, what about a T-Rex? I know, it's crazy, but with the longer track, there would definitely be more room for more trains to traverse the track at once. I also thought that I heard somewhere that RMC has discussed putting two-row seating on T-Rex coasters, if one is made. That could help capacity a little bit. Not to mention that the marketing potential is there. Not only could they market it as "The Midwest's First Single-Rail Coaster" (if it doesn't quite reach 500 feet) or "The Western Hemisphere's Tallest Roller Coaster." Plus, if you take 50 (how many years SFGAm will have been operating by the supposed time this supposed ride opens) and multiply it by 10, you of course end up with 500, which could be a cool little detail. Not to mention the teaser that RMC posted in February teasing a T-Rex. Before I forget, a T-Rex could also give this park a stand-out coaster. (I know many of us here probably think SFGAm already has a stand-out coaster but the general coaster enthusiasts seem to disagree. *cough* Airtime Thrills. *cough*) Some names I came up with for this potential ride are "LogWave," "Log Chopper Shocker," "Timberman's Log Shock," "ShockWood," "Logger's Shock," "Sawmill Shock," or "The Logger from the Gulf's Sawmill." (Rereading these, I realize that most of these are actually pretty bad but I'm including them anyway. Also, if you couldn't notice, I included references to ShockWave and Gulf Coaster to pay homage to past coasters for the park's 50th Anniversary if this potential ride opens then.)
CoasterRiderSC wrote:PLEASE no single rail RMC coaster! We already have low capacity rides in Maxx, Joker and Goliath (slow operations)
While I definitely cannot argue Maxx, Joker, and Goliath's low capacity, what about a T-Rex? I know, it's crazy, but with the longer track, there would definitely be more room for more trains to traverse the track at once. I also thought that I heard somewhere that RMC has discussed putting two-row seating on T-Rex coasters, if one is made. That could help capacity a little bit. Not to mention that the marketing potential is there. Not only could they market it as "The Midwest's First Single-Rail Coaster" (if it doesn't quite reach 500 feet) or "The Western Hemisphere's Tallest Roller Coaster." Plus, if you take 50 (how many years SFGAm will have been operating by the supposed time this supposed ride opens) and multiply it by 10, you of course end up with 500, which could be a cool little detail. Not to mention the teaser that RMC posted in February teasing a T-Rex. Before I forget, a T-Rex could also give this park a stand-out coaster. (I know many of us here probably think SFGAm already has a stand-out coaster but the general coaster enthusiasts seem to disagree. *cough* Airtime Thrills. *cough*) Some names I came up with for this potential ride are "LogWave," "Log Chopper Shocker," "Timberman's Log Shock," "ShockWood," "Logger's Shock," "Sawmill Shock," or "The Logger from the Gulf's Sawmill." (Rereading these, I realize that most of these are actually pretty bad but I'm including them anyway. Also, if you couldn't notice, I included references to ShockWave and Gulf Coaster to pay homage to past coasters for the park's 50th Anniversary if this potential ride opens then.)
No idea if it’s for our park, but Six Flags did just recently file a trademark for the name Quantum Accelerator!
CoasterRiderSC wrote:PLEASE no single rail RMC coaster! We already have low capacity rides in Maxx, Joker and Goliath (slow operations)
While I definitely cannot argue Maxx, Joker, and Goliath's low capacity, what about a T-Rex? I know, it's crazy, but with the longer track, there would definitely be more room for more trains to traverse the track at once. I also thought that I heard somewhere that RMC has discussed putting two-row seating on T-Rex coasters, if one is made. That could help capacity a little bit. Not to mention that the marketing potential is there. Not only could they market it as "The Midwest's First Single-Rail Coaster" (if it doesn't quite reach 500 feet) or "The Western Hemisphere's Tallest Roller Coaster." Plus, if you take 50 (how many years SFGAm will have been operating by the supposed time this supposed ride opens) and multiply it by 10, you of course end up with 500, which could be a cool little detail. Not to mention the teaser that RMC posted in February teasing a T-Rex. Before I forget, a T-Rex could also give this park a stand-out coaster. (I know many of us here probably think SFGAm already has a stand-out coaster but the general coaster enthusiasts seem to disagree. *cough* Airtime Thrills. *cough*) Some names I came up with for this potential ride are "LogWave," "Log Chopper Shocker," "Timberman's Log Shock," "ShockWood," "Logger's Shock," "Sawmill Shock," or "The Logger from the Gulf's Sawmill." (Rereading these, I realize that most of these are actually pretty bad but I'm including them anyway. Also, if you couldn't notice, I included references to ShockWave and Gulf Coaster to pay homage to past coasters for the park's 50th Anniversary if this potential ride opens then.)
No idea if it’s for our park, but Six Flags did just recently file a trademark for the name Quantum Accelerator!
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If that ends up being the name for our ride, then I could see the ride's entrance being in County Fair since that seems to be the dumping ground for all sorts of themes at Great America. Then again, they could just as easily place the ride's entrance in Yukon Territory and name the ride Quantum Accelerator since Six Flags doesn't care about theming too much these days.
Don't forget SFMM is teasing a major coaster with what seems to be a steampunk theme. That name fits. Although naturally, it sounds like a launch coaster so take that as you will.
The current RMC website lists 3 new raptors coming next year, 1 custom 2 clones. The custom and one of the clones will be international while the 2nd clone will be at an American park, time for speculation?
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HCF wrote:The current RMC website lists 3 new raptors coming next year, 1 custom 2 clones. The custom and one of the clones will be international while the 2nd clone will be at an American park, time for speculation?
Our park has been good recently with not getting clones: Goliath, XFlight and MaxxForce.
JackGlass wrote:I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if we got a raptor in Mardi Gras hangovers old spot along with a flat to replace revolution
A Raptor won't fit in that spot. That spot is conducive to a flat ride at some point. If a coaster is coming next year, it's Buccaneer Battle's spot, which isn't large and I doubt they are taking out the go karts to a make a bigger space. Go Karts are a profitable up charge. The somewhat square Buccaneer plot is more conducive to the prototype Raptor. GAdv & MM go the bigger Raptor, which are more for a long thin plot. Demons plot, if they ever took it out, would be ideal for the larger Raptor or even the new Intamin Vertical Launch(1058 meter length model). Personally, I would be kind of betting against a Raptor. For some reason I have a feeling that they might do a Kids Flash Cosmic Coaster, even though they have been problematic. The plot fits and the park would be replacing a kids/family ride with another one. There is also the chance they might not even do a coaster in the spot.
I personally do not anticipate a coaster coming next year. Six Flags corporate is spiraling hard right now, it does not feel like the time is right. So many cuts to hours/days, they just increased the surcharge, doing cheaper things like switching from Tilamook to Edys. Doesn't exactly bode well. I know any coaster that would be added next year *should* be WELL under development right now but as long as it's not large like SFMM's project, I can see them pulling the plug or delaying. In which case it would be in the hands of Zimmerman after the merge
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My apologizes. I should have been more specific. This is what I meant by putting a raptor in the Hang over location. Using Triple Plays plot of land as well
CoasterRiderSC wrote:Please do NOT take Triple Play out!! Great flat ride that people still enjoy!
As for super loop plot I predicted (on the other thread I believe) a Ferris wheel is coming there!
Any chance they'd relocate Triple Play to Buccaneer Battle's Spot? Or Revolutions Spot
Again, I don’t think there’s any plans for Revys spot anytime soon. They completely asphalted over the area and are installing a new shade structure where Revy use to be.
CoasterRiderSC wrote:Please do NOT take Triple Play out!! Great flat ride that people still enjoy!
As for super loop plot I predicted (on the other thread I believe) a Ferris wheel is coming there!
Any chance they'd relocate Triple Play to Buccaneer Battle's Spot? Or Revolutions Spot
Again, I don’t think there’s any plans for Revys spot anytime soon. They completely asphalted over the area and are installing a new shade structure where Revy use to be.
I predicted that they could retheme Camp Cartoon to Camp Snoopy with the merger.
Blue_Toad_Coasters from the Six/Cedar Fair Merger forum wrote:First, all the park would need to do for the entrance to to take the old sign down and put on a new sign. No need to replace the arch. Next, the park could choose to retheme the Maw and Paw's Trail Grub place to be themed to Peanuts. While the park could simply replace the sign, I would prefer if the park completely tore the place down and rebuilt it to look like Snoopy Treats at Kings Island. They could use a pre-existing name at CF's parks like Snoopy Treats or Snoopy Snacks or come up with something totally new like "Peppermint's Patties" or "Charlie Brown's Cuisine." As for the land itself, just re-theme Crazy Bus to Flying Ace like at CGA or Camp Bus. Same goes for Yahoo River, re-theme it. I despise Sprocket Rockets so I think it would be cool if the park got rid of that and replaced it with Woodstock Express from CGA. It would be really neat and a WAY better family coaster. The park might have to tear down the Auditorium behind the land to make it fit. As for new rides, I would love to see a Linus Launcher clone and a Sally's Swing Set ride. Simply get rid of any remaining WB references in that area and you've got yourself a brand-new land!
Also, call my bonkers, but when the RMC Wild Moose was first announced, I predicted that it could move into Buccaneer Battle's spot. Looking back, I think it's unbelievably stupid, but here's the description for the ride that I whipped up a while back if you want to read it:
MOOSE MOUNTAIN
New for 2025, this kiddie coaster is the first of-it's-kind! This coaster is an evolution of the classic Wild Mouse Coaster so it packs a punch on a compact coaster. Plus, it's a perfect gateway to Goliath, a coaster that was created by Rocky Mountain Construction, just like this one.
Decades ago, loggers from the Moose Mountain Logging Company from Yukon Territory* advertised their services at The Great Midwest Livestock Expedition and County Fair with their one-of-a-kind "Wild Moose Coaster," as they called it. The campaign was a huge success and every year since, the company has returned with their famous coaster to promote their brand.
Due to the twists on this coaster, the trains are an innovative design that allows it to traverse the track easily. Being an evolution of the Wild Mouse Coaster, this ride has lots of deep dips and tight turns which makes it a family coaster that can be enjoyed by all!
With a 47 foot lift hill and a top speed of 35 mph, this is the largest and fastest family coaster in the history of Six Flags: Great America. This ride is also right next to the other wooden kiddie coaster in the park, Little Dipper so the two (sort-of) wooden coasters can coincide in peace. Moose Mountain's superior speed might even cause your little ones to want to ride Moose Mountain after the Little Dipper!
By the Numbers:
Top Speed: 35 MPH Elevation: 47 Feet Length: 1,260 Feet Duration: ?? Minutes and ?? Seconds Introduced: 2025 Manufacturer: Rocky Mountain Construction
EDIT: Whoops, I forgot this: *I know that the different time periods of Yukon Territory and County Fair mostly likely don't add up, but it's just for fun.
