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[coaster31]

Six Flags Unveils Thrilling New Rides and Refreshing Water Attractions for Summer Fun!

2023 Season Passes Available Now ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced an expansive lineup of coasters, family rides, water attractions...

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Nothing for us this year

 

[Jamesh22]

Six Flags Unveils Thrilling New Rides and Refreshing Water Attractions for Summer Fun!

2023 Season Passes Available Now ARLINGTON, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the world’s largest regional theme park company and the largest operator of water parks in North America, today announced an expansive lineup of coasters, family rides, water attractions...

investors.sixflags.com

Nothing for us this year

I'd settle for them getting more than 50% of the coasters open.

 

[Jerroddragon]

lol

Wow, like just wow. Nothing? Like not even rethemeing area's to look nicer? Its like they want to fail

 

[ghostsarejerks]

Well, despite all the red flags when it comes to this company (and out of morbid curiosity), I am going to be a monster for their Scream Break event. Hopefully it's not a total disaster but we'll see how this goes.

 

[Jake S]

I'd really like to get out there for that event — I'm very curious about what the "monster count" ends up being.

 

[Rideguy70]

One thing I do have to give SFMM some credit on is that their scareactor talent is actually pretty good, espeically of the last few years. Not USH levels, but in many cases, I'd argue better than some of Knott's scareactors. I don't think they get the credit they deserve.

So while I'm setting expectations low for the event as a whole, I suspect I'll be entertained enough. While they haven't announced the exact haunts that will be open, I'm prediciting it'll be Vault 666 and Condamed. They're right next to each other in one area, and are on the side of the park that will be open for the event. I suppose they could throw a wild card and open Truth or Dare instead, but I can't imagine that maze got good guest ratings. I hope they retool that one a lot more for next haunt... there's potential there, but having basically zero scenic design does it no favors.

 

[GAcoaster]

It was interesting to see it went from an upcharge at SFFT to a "Free for all pass members" event. I guess it didn't get the turnout they were hoping...

 

[Jerroddragon]

It was interesting to see it went from an upcharge at SFFT to a "Free for all pass members" event. I guess it didn't get the turnout they were hoping...

I mean, the event should have always been free and glad not enough people were buying tickets to force them to reward the most loyal guests....like if you have an AP at Six Flags they should be rewarding you at every turn because your a REAL fan. I had one for years but couldn't stand rides not opening until past noon or being just randomly closed for no reason. I hope one day the park can run right but I feel like thats years off, but hope since no new rides are coming this year they can focus on normal ops and push the park closer to where it should be

 

[Viator]

Willing to ask this but with the seemingly notable success of Aquaman at SFOT, might it be possible that say..the Roaring Rapids replacement might just be this but suped up with a loop or airtime hill?

 

[GAcoaster]

I'm thinking they're buying a fleet of them (all identical) for their top parks. I don't think it's a replacement for Rapids, but possibly for something else.

 

[Viator]

Per Screamscape:

Rafts have been now since spotted at SFMM For Roaring Rapids, as testing is being prepared to start in the next week or two for a Memorial Day opening window.

 

[Rideguy70]

Yeah, I just saw that report myself. I had practically given up all hope for that ride.

While the management and park ops are still pretty bad (especially with food service), I do have to give some credit for getting most of their rides back up. Just wish they'd be run consistently, and open with the park (lately, a lot of rides have had unannounced delayed openings). And it's always a crapshoot if Superman will actually be open on any given day. I've also noticed that JL has been down recently.

But on the plus side, Riddler and Goliath are back after a very long hiatus! Take what you can get, I suppose.

 

[Freak]

Finally. They need this ride open so bad.

 

[Rideguy70]

So while I wasn't there, according to sources who went to the ACE event at SFMM yesterday, the park claimed that they are getting quotes to repair and/or reopen the Skytower. Personally, I'm not holding my breath for anytime soon, but at least it's on their radar.

If true, between that and the proposed solar panel parking lot (if it actually happens this second time, lol), it does sound like they're trying to invest in the park. Kinda just wish they'd put it a bit more towards operations and guest relations

 

[chris.g]

I’ve heard the Sky Tower rumor too. I’ve heard that they have some major overhaul planned for the next year to three to improve relations that still haven’t fully recovered post pandemic. We’ll see. But I heard a lot of optimism - and wishful thinking - for what management wanted to do with sfmm

 

[GAcoaster]

If true, between that and the proposed solar panel parking lot (if it actually happens this second time, lol), it does sound like they're trying to invest in the park. Kinda just wish they'd put it a bit more towards operations and guest relations

The solar panel thing is most likely a third party coming in and building and operating it. I know Great Adventure got the same proposal from a third party to cover the parking lot in solar arrays as well as in park solar panels. At GA they just ended up doing the employee lot and Hurricane Harbor's parking lot with smaller solar projects.

 

[Freak]

If they actually open the Sky Tower, that will go a LONG way into restoring goodwill with everyone.

 

[Jerroddragon]

May I ask....why?

The Skytower is cool but that is not even on my top 5 list on things they need to do to get me to want to come back.

Like if the Skytower opens but then rides are still not opening when the park does and many are just closed for months for no reason aren't these the issues why the park doesn't have much love right now?

 

[Ron101]

If they reopen the Sky Tower I will be happy with no new attractions for the next 5 years lol.

 

[Rideguy70]

May I ask....why?

The Skytower is cool but that is not even on my top 5 list on things they need to do to get me to want to come back.

Like if the Skytower opens but then rides are still not opening when the park does and many are just closed for months for no reason aren't these the issues why the park doesn't have much love right now?

I'd have to admit, I doubt there's a huge community of GP park goers who are clamoring for this to be open. Enthusiasts, sure, but the GP likely not so much.

That said, getting it open would accomplish a few things: more attractions open in the park, the goodwill (and publicity) of the enthusiast crowd, and it would be a symbolic gesture of a larger commitment to the park as a whole. It is a pretty big symbol of the park.