Six Flags America (SFA) Discussion Thread

[Mind EraserBanned]

Hey everybody!

This thread is simple! Rather than having a million little threads about everything that goes on at Six Flags America (SFA), this thread is designed to consolidate it all into one user-friendly thread. Feel free to use it to post updates, trip reports, questions, comments, and of course, general discussion. For pictures and videos of the park as well as past updates, see TPR's Park Index Page.

Official Park Website

Below are some links to past updates from the park, you may be interested in. Enjoy!

--Robb
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2005
February 24th, 2005 - water to be upgraded/expanded to Hurricane Harbor - SEE BELOW!
July 5th, 2005 - Woman dies of heart at Hurricane Harbor

2007
December 18th, 2006 - Tony Hawk Halfpipe announced for Hurricane Harbor in 2008

2008
May 24th, 2008 - Tony Hawk's Halfpipe opens today
July 30th, 2008 - Frightorium (haunted house during Fright Fest) suffers seriuos fire damage

2009
April 4th, 2009 - Thomas Town announces for 2010

2010
February 10th, 2010 - Details of Thomas Town announced
May 13th, 2010 - Rumor of a Tony Hawk Big Spin (which never materializes)

2011
April 8th, 2011 - Zoomazon Falls waterslides to be installed in 2011
June 9th, 2011 - SFA announces that Skull Mountain will permanently close in 30 days
June 13th, 2011 - First rumor that Iron Wolf will be moved from SF Great America
September 1st, 2011 - It is confirmed that Iron Wolf is being moved and renamed Apocalypse
September 4th, 2011 - Skull Mountain demolition pictures
December 7th, 2011 - Rick Howarth to become park's new president!

2012
April 2nd, 2012 - Apocalypse track workcompleted
June 7th, 2012 - Apocalypse Media Day
August 30th, 2012 - Bonzai Pipelines Announced!

2013
January 10th, 2013 - Small fire reported near bumper cars building

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Original Post:



http://www.sixflags.com/parks/america/P ... 22405.html


Two new big slides, a new beach area, new restaurants, new paint, and new name: Paradise Island no more.


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[frozenflamesI'm a know-it-all about donkeys!]

All I can say is THANK GOD! That waterpark has not been updated since I moved to Maryland nine years ago, unless you count that Crocodile Cal's Beachhouse as an update. A lot of those rides needed serious refurbishment, and hopefully, with this facelift, they'll get it. The only thing I have to complain about is the fact that they're changing the name to Hurricane Harbor. It's so predictable. At least with Paradise Island, it was somewhat original. Well, at any rate, it will definitely be more fun to go to this year.

[Airtime 2000To boldly go where no coaster enthusiast has gone before]

Good lord, not ANOTHER Tornado! Thats 5 Tornado's opening this year at SF parks alone (SFSTL, SFDL, SFAW, SFKK and now this one). Plus Michigans Adventure is getting one. At this rate, every SF park will have a Tornado by 2008.
Still, its nice to hear SF is adding something to this slightly forgotten park, should be nice to see.

[SharkTumsSite Admin]

At least they're cloning a good ride!!! Not like the SLC wave of the 90's!!

Elissa "waterpark enthusiast!" Alvey

[GAcoaster2 + 2 = donkey!]

I just hope they pull out all the green astro turf and put in some trees. It felt like an overgrown miniature golf course to me.

If it they do the same thing they did to SFNE's waterpark when they Hurricane Harborize it, it should be a big success.

[DerekRxI'm the gyro!]

That waterpark certainly needs some new rides. Now I'm really sad that I didn't get a season pass to SFA for Valentines Day. Glad to see though that this waterpark and SFDLs are finally getting some much deserved attention; though it does affect my market up here in Derek's Garden Hose Kingdom North.

Derek "Still like the Toilet Bowl ride the best!" Ruth

[Houston ThrillsThere is no such thing as a donkey punch.]

Good lord, not ANOTHER Tornado! Thats 5 Tornado's opening this year at SF parks alone (SFSTL, SFDL, SFAW, SFKK and now this one). Plus Michigans Adventure is getting one. At this rate, every SF park will have a Tornado by 2008.

Sorry to be anal, but this just bothers me. SFAW is not getting a Tornado. Splashtown is.

[Pure RandomnessRandomness is fun]

Look another Tornado! It seems like every waterpark seems to be getting them. The free admission thing is kinda cool. I wish Disney would do that sort with DCA.

[Mind EraserBanned]

A woman died of cardiac arrest last night at Hurricane Harbor, located inside of Six Flags America. She died on the Shark Attack waterslide.


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[FlyingScooterSorry, Not Feeling Very Creative Today!]

Though i haven't heard anything about that one yet, here's a few more for last weekend.
http://www.rideaccidents.com/