Author Topic: Next Ride To Go? (Read 84093 times)

B-mac · « **Reply #50 on:** August 28, 2009, 11:24:38 AM »

Honestly, if SFGA is building something new, RT is going. Even though it's one of GA's oldest rides it barely draws a crowd. Take Busch Gardens for example. The Big Bad Wolf was one of their premier rides in the 80's. But they're tearing it down on Labor day. Which explains all the ACE members flocking down there this summer. I don't know what GA will do, but if RT is going I think they should give some life before it leaves.

WadeJ · « **Reply #51 on:** August 28, 2009, 12:00:31 PM »

Rolling Thunder isn't going anywhere. The ride is a staple of the park and considered family friendly with the low height requirement. Add in the amount of work they've done in recent years, the fact that nothing technically is wrong with it and the fact that it interacts as part of El Toro, I'd say there is nothing to worry about. Personally, I have a feeling we'll be seeing it get even more TLC in the coming years just like we have with many buildings and other older rides such as the carousel.

The Big Bad Wolf was more an issue with parts not being available and the excessive costs to keep it running. Combine that with lower ridership and you have a problem. RT has neither issue.

FFHayesJr · « **Reply #52 on:** August 28, 2009, 03:06:19 PM »

The only thing rolling thunder needs is polyurethane wheels!

kingdakafan · « **Reply #53 on:** August 28, 2009, 06:01:18 PM »

Three words Spider of DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

darkridedan · « **Reply #54 on:** August 28, 2009, 09:27:41 PM »

RT will outlast Kingda Ka. It already has lived a longer life than Lightnin' Loops, Shockwave, Viper and Chiller. It will most likely stay longer than SUF too.

overlord · « **Reply #55 on:** August 29, 2009, 02:12:39 AM »

Quote from: kingdakafan on August 28, 2009, 06:01:18 PM

Three words Spider of DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!

If we do see the Spider of Doom this year, I am willing to bet its on something that will get redone. I don't forsee anything being removed because really, its been a good season.

nitrorox1414 · « **Reply #56 on:** August 29, 2009, 09:05:28 AM »

If there is a next ride to go I would have to say Scream Machine.

B-mac · « **Reply #57 on:** August 31, 2009, 08:30:20 AM »

Quote from: darkridedan on August 28, 2009, 09:27:41 PM

RT will outlast Kingda Ka. It already has lived a longer life than Lightnin' Loops, Shockwave, Viper and Chiller. It will most likely stay longer than SUF too.

Lightin' loops was removed because people died on it. It had too much negative publicity. Viper was too much to upkeep in its late years. Shockwave was a very rough ride, and the chiller was like a prototypical design that had a lot of problems with valleying and the LIM's. Rolling thunder had a valleying problem late last year, but they seemed to fix it

kingdakafan · « **Reply #58 on:** August 31, 2009, 05:10:47 PM »

Is it a possibility that skull mountain will be removed?

dkny6363 · « **Reply #59 on:** September 01, 2009, 12:07:32 AM »

^ doubt it

themeparkrider · « **Reply #60 on:** September 01, 2009, 10:44:31 PM »

I honestly don't see any furthur attention to Skull Mountain for another 10 years.

As for SUF, if anything, although I doubt it, would be rotated to another park. Rolling thunder is not going to see much but the general rehab and painting job. And the Scream Machine, well I just have no clue.

Lol

overlord · « **Reply #61 on:** September 02, 2009, 06:05:39 PM »

SUF will stay just because its a line eater.

WadeJ · « **Reply #62 on:** September 02, 2009, 07:34:45 PM »

Actually, I'm split 50/50 on SUF and GASM. Supes is a prime canidate for the ride rotation program due to its placement on flat ground in the parking lot. GASM simply due to maint. cost and ridership. Personally, I've decided to give the edge to supes. And honestly, I don't care lol.

Bubba Z · « **Reply #63 on:** September 03, 2009, 09:57:53 AM »

Quote from: overlord on September 02, 2009, 06:05:39 PM

SUF will stay just because its a line eater.

Clint , I'm confused ? That queue never moves. Nitro is true B&M people eater, not a flying sit on the break run coaster.

WadeJ · « **Reply #64 on:** September 03, 2009, 10:59:19 AM »

Yup, SUF only has a huge line because it takes forever to load. Although I'd say it is still popular which is why I would think it my be rotated elsewhere.

darkridedan · « **Reply #65 on:** September 03, 2009, 01:00:12 PM »

SUF is running in its 7th season. Viper had 1 hour long waits in 2002. It's still "new" to people as they've only ridden it 5 or 6 times. Give it time. It's just something else to do.

B-mac · « **Reply #66 on:** September 03, 2009, 04:48:33 PM »

That and SUF is considered "unique" for the atlantic coast area

themeparkrider · « **Reply #67 on:** September 03, 2009, 05:16:41 PM »

its considered unique everywhere else too!

overlord · « **Reply #68 on:** September 03, 2009, 06:02:06 PM »

Quote from: Bubba Z on September 03, 2009, 09:57:53 AM

Quote from: overlord on September 02, 2009, 06:05:39 PM
SUF will stay just because its a line eater.

Clint , I'm confused ? That queue never moves. Nitro is true B&M people eater, not a flying sit on the break run coaster.

I should rephrase. It rounds up alot of people and just keeps them there.

dkny6363 · « **Reply #69 on:** September 04, 2009, 12:29:12 AM »

Quote from: Bubba Z on September 03, 2009, 09:57:53 AM

Quote from: overlord on September 02, 2009, 06:05:39 PM
SUF will stay just because its a line eater.

Clint , I'm confused ? That queue never moves. Nitro is true B&M people eater, not a flying sit on the break run coaster.

Behemoth is the ultamite in B&M Line Eaters.. You never stop walking while in line when all 3 trains are running.

kingdakafan · « **Reply #70 on:** September 04, 2009, 09:46:07 AM »

Wouldnt it be cool if big bad wolf came to great adventure?

nitrorox1414 · « **Reply #71 on:** September 04, 2009, 02:17:39 PM »

themeparkrider · « **Reply #72 on:** September 05, 2009, 01:25:51 PM »

yes that would be freakin awsome!!!

nitrorox1414 · « **Reply #73 on:** September 05, 2009, 06:42:46 PM »

But will it?No.

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #74 on:** September 05, 2009, 06:50:48 PM »

No because we don't have the terrain to make it as cool...and we don't need a ride that has reached the end of it's service life. I like rides where parts are available.

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