GAcoaster Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 As expected, Big Wheel is getting a much needed rehab this winter, with all the cars being removed as of Flyin' Phil's November update. Click here for Flyin' Phil's November 30th pictures of the Big Wheel! (see picture #6) Now with Phil's January update, it looks like nearly the whole wheel is down for painting and repairs. The wheel's spokes are staked neatly along Dream Street waiting for structural inspections and repairs when needed and a fresh coat of paint. Click here for Flyin' Phil's January 4th pictures of the Big Wheel! (See picture #24) Please note= though Phil's captions indicate the ride is being removed, as of our last contact with the park, this is a REHAB. Like with all rehabs, unexpected problems could be found during the rehab which prevent the ride from being able to be safely rehabbed and reopened, but as far as we know the ride will be reconstructed and reopen. This ride was designed for easy assembly and disassembly, so taking it apart like this is what it was designed to do. It makes maintenance and painting of the ride that much easier and means the maintenance team can fully inspect and/or repair each part safely on the ground. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southview2 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Uh Oh, Im kinda scared now, this dosnt look like a rehab to me, the cars are not all there and the only bars there are the big rectangle ones, this looks bad. I dont know, time will tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 The cars probably have to go to the Fiberglass Shop for rehab and painting. This has been done before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southview2 Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) Did anybody notice that timewarps cars are gone, I remember reading a thread that someone said they had seem them being transported on the highway, can anyone prove me wrong, from what I can see, they're gone.. http://www.flyinphilsphotos.com/amuse/nj/s...07-12-30/album0 last year.. http://www.flyinphilsphotos.com/amuse/nj/s...09-01-04/album0 Jan 4th 2009 EDIT: JUST REALIZED THIS HAS ALREADY BEEN BROUGHT TO ATTENTION, SORRY. Edited January 5, 2009 by southview2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcji Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 I couldn't imagine them taking it down. Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) Always cool photos, since they are taking the Big Wheel apart for rehab they should clean and repaint the parts. Anyone who restores stuff knows it's best to take the item apart so it can be cleaned and repainted well. Also anyone notice that one of the Runaway Mine Trains is still on the siding with no covers? pretty odd. It is a shame GAdv didn't or could not reinstall Timewarp somewhere in park with it's major lack of flat rides these days. Edited January 5, 2009 by The Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPete Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 It definitely appears to be a rehab. If you look at the photos, the queue line is fully intact. I think that if the ride was being removed they would have taken out the queue for easier removal. Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) As Tom mentioned, the Big Wheel was designed as a traveling attraction for easy disassembly and assembly. I think we need to keep our fingers crossed that no unseen problems pop up that prevent it from being put back together. With this news I am definetly going to try to make it to the Jackson Twp. Planning Board Meeting this evening. I don't think a ride removal will be included in it, but a replacement would, if it is the case. Edited January 5, 2009 by Railer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisChavan Posted January 5, 2009 Report Share Posted January 5, 2009 Angel Aristone has given us news that it is indeed a rehab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnight Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 YAY!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 Angel Aristone has given us news that it is indeed a rehab. We had known that for a while. The only thing I caution is that Enterprise and Flying Wave were also "just rehabs" at first, then problems were found that made them too expensive to repair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 In my opinion the Big Wheel is a MAJOR ride in the park. If indeed problems pop up that would not allow it to be re-assembled I would hope they would replace it. No Big Wheel would be a terrible thing, worse than any other removal, it is a park Icon. And if the Budget would not allow it to be replaced this year, hopefully they would next Season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coasternenwsmediainc Posted January 6, 2009 Report Share Posted January 6, 2009 (edited) If they take the Big Wheel away that is the Last Straw For GADV. What would they put there the worlds biggest and fastest Ferris Wheel Edited January 6, 2009 by Coasternenwsmediainc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 (edited) Mark Kane also emphatically stated B&R: The Chiller wasn't going anywhere (at "Great Adventure Source Day" in 2007). The ride was supposed to finally get the extensive rehab it needed, versus the band-aid fixes of years past. A week later, the blow torches were lit. Corporate told him otherwise. Here's hoping "The Big Wheel" returns. I have little faith in Six Flags PR. Edited January 9, 2009 by Thunderbolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Mark Kane also emphatically stated B&R: The Chiller wasn't going anywhere (at "Great Adventure Source Day" in 2007). The ride was supposed to finally get the extensive rehab it needed, versus the band-aid fixes of years past. A week later, the blow torches were lit. Corporate told him otherwise. Here's hoping "The Big Wheel" returns. I have little faith in Six Flags PR. If you are talking about the Great Adventure Source Day on October 8, 2007 (Columbus Day) when Mark and Angel met with the forum members for a Q&A session, Chiller was already partially disassembled by then. It had started several weeks prior. In general, the amusement industry is known for short notice and last minute changes. From "GA Source Day 2007": Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted January 10, 2009 Report Share Posted January 10, 2009 (edited) Perhaps it was at an earlier Q&A session and I'm mistaken? Mark Kane's statement was purported shortly before a B&R:TC generator was found at the park's entrance, on flatbed. I'll have to search the gadv.com archives (if they weren't deleted). ***UPDATE*** It was the 7/26/2007 "Q&A Session with Mark Kane". http://tinyurl.com/739kbu Q-Will it be open this year or are you going to give up on it? A-We are definitely not going to give up on it. We are waitng for parts and will continue to try to get it up and running. We want to make sure everything is done right to avoid anymore downtime in the future.If we can get it done before the end of the season it will open if not it will be next season. Edited January 10, 2009 by Thunderbolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redsoxfan0810 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I don't see why this is an issue. The Big Wheel has no mechanical problems like Chiller did, there's no reason to relate the two stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 It's an issue, because as GACoaster put it above: The only thing I caution is that Enterprise and Flying Wave were also "just rehabs" at first, then problems were found that made them too expensive to repair. Plus, SIX has removed perfectly functioning rides before and replaced them with nothing. A Shapiro specialty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcji Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 If they do decide to remove it a nice new smoking section or empty hole would look nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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