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I did not mention that I got my hand stamped this morning, well I did. Since i opened the park today, I figured I would close it as well. Those names on the Dark Knight scroll under the screen in the preshow room are Al Rubiano and Guy something, I forget his last name. Al was out there high fiveing guest's at the end of the night, that's how I remember it. A very nice guy, talked with him a few minutes just so I could compliment him and the staff for another great night at the park. There is an employee party at the park tonight from 11 to 1 in the morning. That sounds like alot of fun to me. They are still working on Nitro, the crane is still up. They were still up there when we left the park at closing, the lift hill is all lit up so they can work thru the night. SFTV is on in TDK que. It's not bad, there is a top ten Six Flags coaster countdown on it. Superman TROS is #1 and Kinga Ka is #2 El Toro is in the top ten also. They are doing work in Picnic Grove getting ready for the party tonight or the Celebration tommorrow. I only took a couple of shot's, I was with my daughter at the park, so I was a little busy, Going on every ride she likes three times in a row. *R*

Yeah, I do have to go back on Mon. Beleive me, I'm not happy about it... But i usually get done between 1:30 and 2:00, So it doesent have to end yet. Once school's get done for the year I usually scale it back to like once a week, I don't do long lines. The longest iv'e waited for a ride this year was today, about 40min's for the Dark Knight, and Iv'e been on everything more than once. I even had my first walk-on in the front row for Kngda Ka this year (I got lucky,I was a single rider) There are times we bring the kids and we won't go on anything for us, just their rides in the 4 kid sections. So we kind of go double, one time for us when we get a sitter,and then the times we bring them. We have three park passes this year too, so once that water warms up a little we will be there alot too. And don't let me fool you, every day i'm figuring out about about five light's in the park, so I do have a motive... With Skull Mountain I haven't seen the strobes yet this year that was new to me today, everything else I already saw earlier in the season. *R*

Just came back home from day 3 at the park. Skull Mountain has been given a theming upgrade!!! Strobes are back and the giant pumpkin and skull man have lighting on them. Creepy music is playing in the cavern que and the thrash music is still on during the ride. That's the good news, bad news is Nitro is still down. Crane is still there and Iron Workers were up there all morning. It will be closed all day today again and no word about tommorrow. Those cool Joker cards from the "sector 2" monitor in the que of the Dark Knight have been removed (or stolen). And in the scroll under the Pre Show screen there are a couple of names that go buy that I think are park employees. Not sure though, but they sounded familiar. It was very crowded early so I only went on Dark Knight and Skull Mountain, Took a few shots and headed out. If the weather for tommorrow is correct alot of you will be going on Skull Mountain. When your in the cavern que watch out after the left turn in there, the drains are clogged and it's flooded. I wish somebody told me before I went in there. Pics from today in my gallery. *R*

I got it!!! The bush right above the nurse ghoul's head started off as a little sapling in the Old Country, and the ghoul walking all the way on the left was a ride op in Bugs Bunny Land.

If they are going to do a fireworks show, to find out I would keep an eye on the condition of the Great Lake Bandstand. I'm sure they would open it for seating, so if they start moving the Jump Ramps and all the other stuff that's in the water in front of the seats. I think we'll have us a Fireworks show. I hope they do, that area is one of the nicest in the park and I hate the fact no shows are down there anymore. *R*

Thank's alot. I've been going to the park like this for a while now. I'm usually there at least twice a week. (I live 20min.from the park) This is the first and only GA site that I post on, and the only one I probably ever will. The stuff Harry and Tom have compiled over the years is truly remarkable. I know how they feel, cause I do too. Whenever i go to another park I always compare it GA and I haven't been to one yet that I like more than GA. And I most likely never will. I"m going to the park again tommorrow morning and most likely Sat. as well. I've had a couple of weeks off from work recovering from a knee injury (I go back to work Mon.) So I figured I would enjoy it. I'll look for everybody Sat. maybe alot of us can meet up and hit up some rides together. I did not get a ticket for celebration and now I'm starting to regret it. Not for the rides, (I have had walk on's every morning this week, so ERT dosen't mean to much to me) but just to be a part of it. See you all there. *R*

Nice morning at the park as usual. Bad news folks, Nitro is down. There is a 200ft. plus crane at the top of the lift hill. The security guard working the entrance way to the ride said, definetly closed all day today, most likely all day tommorrow, and hopefully will be open for Coaster Celebration. Sat. is the day they are trying to get it open for. He did not know what the problem is with the ride but it looked like they were working on the track just below the stairs at the top of the lift hill. The spot was below the lift hill stairs on the first drop, hence the need for the giant crane. I took a few pics. of some stuff at the park, with a few crane shots in there. And no sign of my phone. I also got a parent pass to show you all. I almost forgot, Not only does Armitron have that clock by the fountain, but they are changing the "Wait From This Point Is" signs in the park's que's to ones with Armitron on them. So I quess Armitron is now the official sponsor of "TIME" in the park. What's next, the SUN today is brought to you by SUNKIST? Pics from today are in my gallery. *R*

I am going back to the park today.We will be there when the rope drops. I have to see if they found my phone or not.( AT least I have a good excuse to go ) Will get some pics up later this afternoon.

If the weather is nice I might run back to the park to take shot's of the side of the park that i didn't cover today. And see if my phone survived the fall off of El Toro, if they found it.

My money is on the fence from the Castle and the castle wall from the old Arena jousting show.

I know, I was just taking alot of random light fixture shots to compare them to the list. And I got quite a few.

The Rotor and A T.V. from Scream Machine's que? If i'm right the Rotor I believe was originally in Jolly Rogers current location. But then again I do believe that those fences are from The Haunted Castle

People were looking at me like I was crazy all morning today, while I was taking pictures of lights around the park. Thank's alot guys. I better win to make it worth it.

I could of sworn there was beanbag chairs in there at some point. I even remember sitting on the floor when they were all taken. The early ninety's I wasn't at the park that much. I just turned 21 and was a beach bum for a few years. That is an era of the park that I missed. So I lost track of thing's around that time.So it's a good thing for me you guys are here, I can fill in all the spaces.

Screamscape is reporting that Hurricane Harbor will get an attraction if the budget is passed. About time.

Snuck off for another quick run in the park this morning. Not too crowded, parked in D1 as usual. Those history pics in the Main Street Market will have some caption's added to them in the near future. And I also found out where some of those pics came from.... All the water rides are open everyday now, not just weekends. There is a beaver (I think it's a beaver) by the Runaway Train, that is very friendly. He is usually hanging out right by where the lake wall starts if your coming from Plaza Del Carnival. I wouldn't touch it though he's got some big teeth. Everyone working was very nice as usual. El Toro was my first ride today and it was flying this morning. I even had my phone fly out of my insde pocket on the hill leading to the twister section, So it was off to lost and found for me. The park will actually call you if they find it, as long as you fill out the form. They are pretty good with finding your stuff if you lose it. I lost my keys on Nitro a couple of years back, and they had them the next day. As long as I get my chip I'll be happy. I put up some pics from today in my gallery. I almost forgot, They still do "Parent Pass" I don't know how many of you out there have kids but it is very convienent. What it is, you go to guest relations and ask for a parent pass. They take down your last name and write it on a parent pass. One person in your party waits in line for a ride and you give it to the ride attendant. After you exit the ride the other person in your party enters thru the exit and gives the last name on the pass, you get the pass back and your on the ride. It is very nice when only one of you has to wait while the other is with the kiddies.

Thank's for digging that up. That was a must see every visit to the park for me back then. I always thought the theater's back was up against the lake. That would put it in Buccaneer's spot as it's exact location, correct? And I remember beanbag chairs in there, before the logs. What year did they remove the theater?

I was wondering if anyone out there has any pics. of this old show. His stage was back by the old IMAX style theater. (same spot as Blackbeard's TT) Growing up as a kid I loved this show. I believe he heckled the crowd and was pretty funny, for back then anyway.

I'll paint some clouds on it.

How in the world do you guys find this stuff. That is a rather odd letter, yet somehow comforting.

Glad you guys got a laugh out of it. I had a pic of my grill that was "The Best Of The West" but Harry didn't put it in with the rest of em'. During Halloween we do an awsome display at my house, (last year we had about 200 kids come through) And the Fright Fest influence is very visible. So Backyard Fright Fest will be coming!!!

Since it is Memorial Day and a time of barbecue's and picnic's I had an idea looking around my yard. Backyard Six Flags, and a Photo Trip Report is below. I hope you get A laugh out of it, And feel free to add your own Backyard Six Flags. And just wait till' Backyard Frightfest!!! Seaport PlayHouse: Cabana Rental: GA Road Race !!! Log Flume? Balin's Jungleland: Granny's House: Hurricane Harbor: Themeing!! Maintenance Garage: Ride Graveyard:

I seem to be thinking more and more lately some time down the road, we will get a Tony Hawk coaster. Maybe not next year but by 2010. I think with our park being the biggest in the chain that we will have all the attraction's that are in more than one park. And we already have TDK, and the parade. I just think our park will represent what all other Six Flag's have to offer. And that also goes in line with the B&M Dive Machine going in two Six Flag's parks rumor. I think Tony Hawk is more likely though. I would love to see a Dive Machine using Chillers old building and the track in the picnic grove area. I think they will do something with that building cause' if they weren't they would of took it down. Look at what happend to Viper's station, who would of thought you could fit an El Toro in that spot.

I forgot to ask if you guys made it over there yesterday, and I see that you did. The place looks good, I can't wait for hot days to come this summer. We bought 3 park passes this year,last year we didn't. And i'm looking forward to it this year.

The parade is truly a spectacle you have to witness in person to truly appreciate. Pics or video don't do it justice. The new folks running Six Flags are making some good moves, can't wait to see what's in store for next year, and this year is just getting started.