29yrswithaGApass Posted March 21, 2009 Report Share Posted March 21, 2009 ^ I asked that exact question because I know it won't be the same one as last year being it is in my house! The new logo will most likely feature a new Six Flags "green" logo promoting their stance on being environmentally friendly folks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 After a few years of that sign anything new in the middle of the wheel will be odd. I'm still sad I'm only getting to be at the park until around 3ish or so opening day so I won't be able to see the new lighting scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted March 24, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I want the old "GA" in the original font back on the hub. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I want the old "GA" in the original font back on the hub. That would also shwo park greenness if they had the original to freshen up. Instead of a brand new one the woul be using the same materials all over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnight Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 can't wait to see it at night and day!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 That would be a classy touch bringing back the old GA Font. Paying respect to the past, and the history of the Park on an Anniversary Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I can't wait to ride it at night with the new LED"s on it That should be an interesting perspective Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkKnight Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 mee too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nbadude44 Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I can't wait! I'm gonna take so many pics of the new LED light scheme! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southview2 Posted March 25, 2009 Report Share Posted March 25, 2009 Over at GAonline there is an update from the lake showing the wheels frame is completed minus the lighting and cars.It looks GREAT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 The park is open to 8:00pm on April 4th and the sun sets at 7:23pm. Hopefully we should be able to see some pretty LEDs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted March 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hopefully they'll all have been installed and working! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 It will be interesting to see if Dead Man's Party is still staged in front of the Big Wheel this year and how the park possibly uses the new lights in the show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted March 31, 2009 Report Share Posted March 31, 2009 It really would be a shame to close down the wheel for FF with the new lighting and rehab done with it. At the same time Dead Man's Party in front of the Wheel is a real staple of FF. There is plenty of reasoning either way so we will have to see. I think a lit up wheel timed to the show would be pretty awesome though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted April 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Just an FYI, with the bad weather on Friday they weren't able to install the lights but they expect to have them up for next weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) Just an FYI, with the bad weather on Friday they weren't able to install the lights but they expect to have them up for next weekend! They planed on doing it on Friday? Didnt they think that was runing it a little close? Next time............. Edited April 7, 2009 by Chiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up_Up_and_Away Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 They planed on doing it on Friday? Didnt they think that was runing it a little close? Next time............. The pieces were sent out to have the lights installed by an outside contractor, and they did not arrive back at the park on the scheduled date. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 I was a bit disappointed that the lights were not up on Saturday, but as long as there is nothing majorly wrong that they didn't go up I suppose it is all good. I was definately hoping for a ride on the newly refurbished and complete wheel, but there will definately be more days to come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 We went on the Big Wheel during the high winds Saturday morning before it was closed. It was quite brisk at the top! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 (edited) You are very lucky. By the time we got over to it it had been closed down so that was out of th question. Though with the wind gusts we probably were better off. Still can't wait to see the finished rpduct on our next visit. Edited April 8, 2009 by JetsDevs4Lyf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted May 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Tonight was the first night with the new LED lighting on the Big Wheel and it looks GREAT! It still needs some fine tuning (a couple of the bulbs appear to be duds) and there is one strip of lights still missing, but overall it looks really good to see it lit properly again. The bulbs look just like the old ones and they do not look like traditional LEDs, but the light is very different. The light show is really cool with changing patterns and the flower "blooming", and occurs every half hour and lasts for almost 3 minutes. Here are some pictures. Click HERE for a video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaZz Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Absolutely amazing photos. Big Wheel looks fabulous. I may now actually have to head to the park one night just to see the light show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 A video of the new LEDs has now been added. Click the image below: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 (edited) I was at the Park all day yesterday and I had a feeling they were going to Light The Wheel last night. All the Bulbs were in (except for the one Ballast that is missing) So we got "Stamped" and came back after we went home for Dinner. As soon as we were walking up on it they flipped the switch. It does look great. The only thing that is not lit is the "Hub" piece, where the Six Flags sign is. Edited May 10, 2009 by Railer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted May 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I just got word that the lights are in the process of being installed on the back of the Big Wheel! I can't wait for the kick off of Glow in the Park next weekend with all those new lights!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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