pashacar Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Let's be real, the only record-breaking ride that SF will buy in its current MO is a drop tower. Unless it's some stupid record, e.g., "world's steepest racing coaster," it's either a drop tower or something less exciting, like a largest-of-its-kind flat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truepolak90 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 If that were to ever happen it would be one hell of a hike from Nitro to the wave pool! That would be insane, but I'm sure drink stands from Kingda ka to the waterpark would be the parks highest profit stand. LOL As for next years attraction, I'm curious where the location will be. There's so many possible spots for a tower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I guessing that everything new next year will be somewhere in the Golden Kingdom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithvlad2002 Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 Latest rumors I've heard while working is that this is the last year for Rolling Thunder, it will be torn down in the off season. Also, a new version of Stuntmans Freefall might be affixed to the back side of Kingda Ka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcji Posted August 9, 2013 Report Share Posted August 9, 2013 From Screamscape: Park News - (8/9/13) This may just be someone’s panic talking… or a wild rumor with no merit, but better safe than sorry. According to an e-mail warning sent into Screamscape, the following warning was issued: “Ride Rolling Thunder while you can”. Take that for what you will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsdude101 Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 um, i just heard a rumor saying Rolling Thunder is closing forever.... is this true?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 10, 2013 Report Share Posted August 10, 2013 That rumor has been floating around since it first hit Screamscape back in November 2012. Medusa/Bizarro always seems to be on the chopping block too. Only 19 days until everything will be revealed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsdude101 Posted August 11, 2013 Report Share Posted August 11, 2013 i really hope they do not get ride of anything. They have so much room for adding instead of taking away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGadv123 Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 Even though it seems pretty much obvious that they are getting rid of Rolling Thunder, I really hope they don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOfSteel Posted August 12, 2013 Report Share Posted August 12, 2013 I still don't believe the Rolling Thunder rumors. It really isn't too rough, especially for it's age. I have been on FAR rougher coasters...Even Twister at Knoebels was rougher! It's still fairly popular (probably more-so than the Runaway Mine Train), and the park has recently spent a good amount of time and resources repairing the ride. Plus, it wouldn't make sense to begin a new sponsorship in July (Twix) when they plan on removing the ride at the end of the season. What Rolling Thunder needs is a major refurbishment. The old skids and trains need to go. A couple of the hills after the first turnaround could use a retracking, along with the final turn into the brakes. Rolling Thunder has tons of potential. It could be one of the best coasters in the park. It doesn't need to be removed and it wouldn't make sense for Six Flags to remove it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyChrist Posted August 13, 2013 Report Share Posted August 13, 2013 Sponsorships don't save rides. Scream Machine was plastered in ads right up until it was scrapped. While I'll be pretty bummed if they take out RT as it was one of the roller coasters I loved as a kid, I'll be interested to sede what they put in its place. My only issue is that amount of blank space we already have in the park from other removals that have still yet to be filled. Hopefully SOMETHING is on tap for them at the very least. That and some new entertainment offerings in our 3 empty show venues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I think the idea for removing Rolling Thunder is to make room for a pathway to the backside of KK's tower where a drop ride would be mounted. Though I would think there must be a route that doesn't need the removal of RT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcji Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 I still can't believe how/why they would mount a drop tower to Kingda Ka for a few reasons. 1-The tower doesn't go straight up like Superman does in SFMM. 2-After the first major breakdown they moved the line away from the ride so people aren't near it. 2 years ago I was taking pics of KK right outside of the park, several feet away from the black fence in the parking lot and 3 security cars drove over to us asking what was I doing. This was during the day, while the ride was non-operational at the time and the park was open. After I said I was just taking pictures they said ok and drove away. 3-At the bottom of the tower is the "heart" of Kingda Ka where the magic happens. Why would they want to put a ride on top of that in case they have to do maintenance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsdude101 Posted August 14, 2013 Report Share Posted August 14, 2013 they are not getting rid of rolling thunder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yoshi Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I hope they don't get rid of Rolling Thunder. It seems to be running well this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsdude101 Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 if they are going to get rid of a rollercoaster then get rid of the dark knight. I mean common sense. AND Rolling Thunder should not go but the rumored date for it to go is September 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Am I the only one thinking "Iron Thunder"? Its pretty much confirmed for "American Eagle Blue", why not "Rolling Thunder Right' as well..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railer Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I know a 115 degree turnaround would be fun. And how's a "high-five" part on the run back to the station before the last turn into the break run sound. That would only be possible if next season they upgraded "left" as well though. As great as El Toro is, is pales in comparison to the new designs on Outlaw Run, and the Iron Rattler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gasmspiritblue Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 I really hope they don't remove Rolling Thunder. It seems to be the biggest rumor that it will be removed, so it really stinks. I have a far hope that they will refurbish the ride but it looks pretty far. Has anyone ever noticed that when a coaster with 2 tracks at ga closes only one side is running? Like loops, or chiller? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyChrist Posted August 15, 2013 Report Share Posted August 15, 2013 Removing RT for the sole reason of making a pathway to Ka's tower doesn't seem to make sense to me (but then again, what does). It's a hike to get all the way to the tower and the turnarounds for RT, basically you're walking from the park to the old Exlporation Station of the Safari. Unless there was some huge Golden Kingdom/PDC expansion lined up, they're leaving a large strip of land cleared for either something big later on or just more dead space... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixflagsdude101 Posted August 18, 2013 Report Share Posted August 18, 2013 whatever the new attraction i hope they come up with a creative name, not copy one like goliath and please chill with the super hero names. Banshee, Talon, are good names. I LOVE the nitro and kingda ka names tho Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Rolling Thunder Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I just hope its not replacing something again. I wish the park would make use of all the land available and stop building on parking lots or replacing rides that are still keepable. :/. I agree there where some rides that shoundn't of gone like hydro flume, rotor, and thing like that. I wound have rode park original any day too bad there only six left (Runaway Mine Train, The Giant wheel, Super Round Up, Sky Way, The Flume, and The 19th Century Carousel) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GA Rolling Thunder Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 When i got off the safari today the attendant said to come back next year to experiance Tigers Leap our new drop tower in the Golden Kingdom, anyone else know more ? SPOILER. I don't know, but I guessing that it's a someshow or something like that :\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingda ka dude 1 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Isnt Tigars Leap the name of the Kingda Ka gift shop? I think that she did that to start speculation but if its not a drop tower i think it will be a Wing Coaster that is taller, faster, longer then GateKeeper. and i loved gatekeeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGadv123 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I don't think it is going to be a new coaster, as much I hope it is, I just don' think it will be. Although considering that if they don't get one it will be 3 years since they last got one, so anything is possible. It does seem they usually get one every 2 years, with the exception of a few times, so they are definitely due for a new coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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