Goodbye Six Flags Astroworld - Park Closing in 2005

by **Steel Phantom** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:13 pm

I really hope that Ultra Twister survives. I rode it both at Great Adventure and at Astroworld and enjoyed it quite a bit. I'm surprised to hear that it isn't more popular.

by **ahecht** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:16 pm

Rides I hope they save:
Ultra Twister -- the only one of its kind in North America, and a hell of a ride too.
Viper -- A great Schwartzkopf. Truely a classic.
Serial Thriller -- By far the smoothest SLC I've ever ridden. I never thought I'd say this, but SAVE THE SLC!

Rides they won't save:
Texas Cyclone -- I honestly can't see how moving a wooden coaster in as beaten up as this can be cost effective.
Greased Lightnin' -- Six Flags already has a shuttle loop named Greased Lightnin' sitting in storage behind Marine World, I doubt they'd want another one.

Rides they will probably save anyway:
Batman: The Escape -- Heck, it's already been to three parks, why not four?

Website · by **Jam3s** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:17 pm

Having AW as my home park, this really hits home very hard. It was the reason I joined ACE, the reason I began to fall in love with the amusement industry. AstroWorld always has been a haven for me; a place to kick back, forget about school, work, and basically life. Now, due to these recent, painful developments, it cuts my heart and tears apart my mind that this haven might turn into a gas station and convenience store. I must enjoy it while it remains open for all. This park has so many incredible memories just for me alone. If you think about the magnitude of the park's fans, the idea about how many memories this park has is mindblowing. The memories are and will be forever and infinitesimal.

by **Corkscrewed** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:21 pm

Wow, this is certainly a shocker. I'm used to junk going TO Six Flags Astroworld, not junk possibly LEAVING the park.

Business wise, it's a good idea, since Six Flags is in debt anyway. Ah well. It's a "sad" day in theme park history.... :lol:

by **suave1226** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:44 pm

WOW i really cant believe it.

by **Paul_Hollibone** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 7:54 pm

USCoaster wrote:How are the Intamin Giant Drops assembled? Is it possible to actually take them apart by just removing bolts, or does the entire ride have to be unwelded?

Not entirley sure about this one, however, the Intamin Drop Tower which was at Wonderland Sydney http://www.defunction.net/?page=parks&p ... d%20Sydney (Now Defunct).

Now if you take a look here: http://www.defunction.net/forums/showthread.php?t=98 you will see photographs of Wonderland Sydney being pretty much pulled down to the ground. There are also some images of the Space Probe (Intamin Giant Drop) being pulled down also. Hope this helps.

by **coasterdude5** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:05 pm

OMG, I'm speechless....

by **jarmor** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:07 pm

wow...its seems like from our standpoint six flags isnt doing great but I wonder what are going thru their minds. What I mean about that is I wonder if they actually dont care and are glad to sell the parks or if they are hurt but are left with no choice...

by **DRWP2005** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:08 pm

Wow I am totally shocked to hear this...I'm glad I got all my credits there not too long ago... It will be interesting to find out what that property ends up selling for...

by **USRoadTripper** » Mon Sep 12, 2005 8:38 pm

So now two of the six parks on my Texas/Louisiana tour for next year won't be open! Guess that scraps that idea.
I think this is really sad though, as I know how I felt losing Opryland. It will leave a huge void in an otherwise great, thriving city. I wish I had the means to get there and see it before it closes, but I don't think I can. As far as rides go, I at least hope UltraTwister is saved, as there are so few of those coasters around anymore, and I'd love to get the chance to ride one. To anyone in the area, take as many pictures as you can!

-Julie

Goodbye Six Flags Astroworld - Park Closing in 2005

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