JetsDevs4Lyf Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 But just think, if the park had not gone the route of the innovation with those aforementioned rides, our "real" coaster experience may have been something less than the greatness we got from the Scream Machine as it currently stands. I a kind of glad they waiting in that regard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted April 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 ^ Good things do come to those that wait! The only thing GASM was lacking was a tunnel. It would have been nice to have one between the first and second loops with red, white and blue lights inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuddyChrist Posted April 22, 2008 Report Share Posted April 22, 2008 It's not too late! We could get those tunnels that were supposed to be on X2 and make it into the Greater American Scream Machine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 I used to find that this ride gave me the most trouble in terms of beating me up a bit, but so far I have noticed that for some odd reason it is now Medusa that kicks my rear. Kinda of nice though that an old favorite is the one I'd rather be partaking in a ride of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 It's funny, I brought this up when we were putting the GASM Spotlight together... didn't Ray Williams become president of Arrow Dynamics in the late '90s? I located the article that I was talking about above.... I wasn't going nuts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Adventurer Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 That was a great spotlight, one of the best on the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darque Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Hi there, first & last time poster here. Just wanted to say an amazing job with the GASM history (found the link on Screamscape). I visited your park last year, and as a fan of Arrow coasters, was happy not to be let down by this ride. It thourghly enjoyed reading up on the history and seeing all the old pics & commercials. Thanks for putting in all that effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 ........ and as a fan of Arrow coasters................. Be sure to check out our Spotlight on the Runaway Train too, and check back because we will be doing Lightnin' Loops at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I hope GA realizes how great GASM is and don't tear it down ever. The only other coaster to last 20 + years is rolling thunder. The rest are scrap metal. I hope to see GASM at least make the 30 year mark like the loch ness monster in busch gardens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted June 12, 2008 Report Share Posted June 12, 2008 (edited) We were talking about this on our last visit to the park, and I would like to see them replace the boards in the queue line on the Scream Machine. You can still see to a degree what some of the rides were, and I vaguely remember what they were from when they were still visible, but I think it would be nice for the ride to get an update with either replicas of the original pictures, or some different ones. They could even just go with some new factoids about the ride and it's lifespan in the park. And thanks to Railer for putting the pictures up from a recent visit which reminded me to share my thoughts on this! Edited June 12, 2008 by JetsDevs4Lyf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightnin78nic Posted June 26, 2008 Report Share Posted June 26, 2008 I love the Scream machine's spotlight its one of my favorie coasters and was the first thing I saw when we pulled into the parking lot when I was 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 One ride that made great adventure what it is today! Thank god we got rid of the bobsled coaster! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsDevs4Lyf Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I must say my first few rides on it this season were quite pleasant and didn't beat me up, however my last few rides this year have been slightly painful as it seems to have become more rough somehow. Still gotta love it though no matter what! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great Adventurer Posted August 9, 2008 Report Share Posted August 9, 2008 It's one of those coasters that will welcome you anytime. The line is really short and inviting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulieGBones Posted September 16, 2008 Report Share Posted September 16, 2008 Great spotlight for a great ride. I used to love riding GASM but in the last 20 years I've out-grown the seats and harnesses. But it was fun all the times I did ride it. It sucks getting old, fat and bald. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightnin78nic Posted January 7, 2009 Report Share Posted January 7, 2009 I love this spotlight. I'm nuts about Arrow looping coasters with that being my favorite closly followed by Lochness Monster. I just really hope Great adventure never touches the Scream Machine,there's no replacing a rollercoaster like most flatrides. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbyd Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 I really like this ride and they shouldnt ever think of removing it. Also I personally think they should bring some theming to this ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 (edited) I really like this ride and they shouldnt ever think of removing it. Also I personally think they should bring some theming to this ride Welcome to the forums bobbyd. I agree that GASM should have some theming. Time Warner should have added some theming and rename it with an Air Force name to coincide with the Right Stuff Mach 1 Adventure. Luis L. Edited January 11, 2009 by Luis L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 11, 2009 Report Share Posted January 11, 2009 Considering the very last minute changes made on this ride, it actually had quite a bit of themeing when it opened, with flags and simple things to convey the all-American theme. Even the stone underneath was themed as flag stripes waving in the breeze (Pic from RCDB): Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertDavid Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 The ride was very "All-American" themed. Unfortunately, that theme didn't make any sense. What else in that area, or in the park, is "All-American" themed? Also, you wouldn't notice those stripes unless you're flying over the park in a helicopter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAcoaster Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 According to the (then) park president, the park's theme was "fun" so anything fit that theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted January 12, 2009 Report Share Posted January 12, 2009 (edited) GASM's queue does have those lighted signs showcasing other SF park's and their coasters, sadly these signs are badly faded so they are hard to read and even to look at the pictures. Still GASM has a nicer queue than Nitro which is really bare bones. Edited January 12, 2009 by The Master Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted June 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 The 1988 pamphlet for Shockwave at Six Flags Great America has been added to our Spotlight Extras album. As you know, Shockwave was designed and fabricated for Great Adventure but was rerouted to the Chicago park at the last minute. The Great American Scream Machine, a near duplicate, opened at GA the following season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 I still can't belive its been around for close to 20 years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gafreak Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 How many more years do you think GASM will last? Ive heard rumors that its only got 3-5 years left before its nolonger cost effective to maintain? If they did every decide to remove it could anything takes it place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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