gafreak Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Any truth to this? From Screamscape: Park News - (5/21/12) Screamscape sources tell us that the old Dolphin Show at Six Flags Great Adventure has been removed from the park's current entertainment lineup and replaced by Splashtacular, a show that only mentions Sea Lions. From what I'm told one of the park's two dolphins (Cody) passed away in late April, and is now making plans to send their one surviving dolphin (Avalon) to Six Flags Discovery Kingdom instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 It appears to be the case. The show and the dolphin interaction tours are no longer on the website. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 sad to hear if it is true, its hard to think of GA without a dolphin show.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Yeah the Dolphin show is no longer with us. Its off the entertainment list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 I say that GA really needs to take a hard look at there show line up, how about stopping all the crappy concerts and put in a few full season shows with that money, get 2 0r 3 decent concerts and 86 the rest and put it towards decent shows for the season, is it that hard to do? they seem to be able to do it for FF, so whats the difference for the rest of the season? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 ^ I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 With the money saved from not having the dolphin show they could run Glow in the Park... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up_Up_and_Away Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 With the money saved from not having the dolphin show they could run Glow in the Park... AMEN!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 "Glow In The Park" is nice, but hardly has the nostalgic quality or replay value of even the old Disney Parades. The loss of the "Dolphin Show" is far more sad. Nobody at Six Flags gets it. They can never compete with the big boys, as long as they continue to operate as a "Coney Island" Amusement Park with bigger budgets. Why on earth does Six Flags continue to offer free in-park concerts? That has to be a huge money drain, and what revenue does it bring in? Do the concerts bring greater single day ticket sales? Will people pay full price for a daily ticket just for a concert? Will the group attract patrons that may not be family oriented (like rowdy teens vs. families)? I'd wager a nightly fireworks and dolphin show would boost repeat visits, more than any loud concert. My argument is a moot point, as it's hard to directly monetize consumer happiness on Excel Spreadsheets. I may have rarely lol's at episodes of "KIng of the Hill". The group dynamics of kindness between Hank and his friends, as well as his family kept me coming back though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 the park confirmed the rumor on there facebook page this evening, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scipiomask Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 It's not like they're just taking out the dolphin show. We're still going to have a sea lion show, which will probably be close to, if not just as fun. Besides, this wasn't just a decision the park made for no reason. One of the dolphins passed away. From what I've heard, the park is evaluating their options, and will likely have a new show later in the summer. I don't know if this means getting more dolphins or not. Overall, I'm really pleased with what management is doing to the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Up_Up_and_Away Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 the park confirmed the rumor on there facebook page this evening, Six Flags Great Adventure: Cody was a beloved member of the Six Flags family and is greatly missed. Our priority is to do what is best for Avalon. At Six Flags Discovery Kingdom he rejoins many other dolphins and will be part of a breeding program to preserve dolphins for generations to come. We look forward to several new additions to our family at Fort Independence soon.about an hour ago THIS: It's not like they're just taking out the dolphin show. We're still going to have a sea lion show, which will probably be close to, if not just as fun. Besides, this wasn't just a decision the park made for no reason. One of the dolphins passed away. From what I've heard, the park is evaluating their options, and will likely have a new show later in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 On Thursday the show was removed from the entertainment schedule and the sign said "No Shows Today". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbolt Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) I'm not certain if the deceased dolphin's death was expected or not. Why not borrow a dolphin from Discovery Kingdom? Why not simply announce due to unforeseen circumstances, the dolphin show was cancelled for this season, but will return next year? It seems a lot like the cancellation of "Temple of the Tiger". Park management took advantage of an opportunity to cancel an expensive show. They perceive it won't be missed. I'm certain "Cody" and the dolphins will be missed by the trainers and other staff. I just don't see management investing to continue the show. In these cases, "Evaluating opportunities" usually means, "We'll see how much negative feedback we receive, and how it impacts our bottom line". Edited May 23, 2012 by Thunderbolt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I think if the park was looking to cancel the show they wouldn't have invested the money in repainting the stadum this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 29 does make a valid point, i would love to see the return of the dive show, that was my all time favorite show at the park, probably because i knew a few of the divers and swam and dove in the pool with them a few times... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 I think if the park was looking to cancel the show they wouldn't have invested the money in repainting the stadum this year. GADV has had a long history or repairing stuff, then ripping it out anyway. It could be they still intended to have a show last year but decided this year to take advantage of an opportunity to cancel the show as Thunderbolt put it. I can see the stadum become another idle park building. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted May 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 i dont think that they knew a dolphin was going to die, my guess is they were hoping for Cody to pull through, i think the park realizes that the dolphin show as popular and be willing to bet they are trying to put together a plan to fill the new void Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew M Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 worse comes to worse ill swim around and tell corny jokes. call it "get wet with andrew" next year instead of rides GA should focus on adding entertainment and shows to all the abandoned stadiums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batmanrobinchiller Posted May 23, 2012 Report Share Posted May 23, 2012 worse comes to worse ill swim around and tell corny jokes. call it "get wet with andrew" Hahahahaha! I would actually pay to see this . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Hahahahaha! I would actually pay to see this . and you would be the only one. LOL Wasn't there a rumor last year about them removing the Great Lake Grandstands and the Dolphin Fort sometime soon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Wasn't there a rumor last year about them removing the Great Lake Grandstands and the Dolphin Fort sometime soon? Yep... just rumors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterPrince Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Wasn't there a rumor last year about them removing the Great Lake Grandstands and the Dolphin Fort sometime soon? Yep... just rumors. Are you sure... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThemeParkRider Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 Well I don't think Six Flags is killing off their dolphins just to removes 2 stadiums... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlumeOp1974 Posted May 24, 2012 Report Share Posted May 24, 2012 COuldnt agree more! Kill the concert series and bring back daily live shows. Remove the Great Lake Grand Stands it dead anyway. Reinvest in The high Dive Show and Dolphins. Put a band Back in Band Stand by the Lake. Revamp the old Great Arena Circus Show. And Fix and restore the Americanna Music Hall or tear it down and Replace it with trees and a flat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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