The Master Posted June 6, 2013 Report Share Posted June 6, 2013 The log flume is running today. Green Lantern's third train is still below the maintenance building. I don't think we will see it running anytime soon. The park really struck me as worn down. There were weeds everywhere. The trains were in pretty bad shape too. On Ka, I could move my harness a good inch left and right. On El Toro, there was a screw sticking out which nearly cut my leg. I didn't get to try the SORA, maybe next time. I noticed the water at HH was already murky despite only being the second weekend open for it. They probably aren't injecting enough bleach into the water to burn up the contaminants. Six Flags also uses a copper Algaecide which are well known to cause more harm than good because because of really bad side effects. The water at Hershey's Boardwalk was crystal clear even though that is open everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katzdar37 Posted June 23, 2013 Report Share Posted June 23, 2013 I sadly haven't been to the park this season. But I am going in the next few weeks. How are the crowds and how is Safari Off Road Adventure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeyc98 Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaXjaU6VZGQ Maybe i'm the only one who knows this song, but it plays at one of the parks water shooter games. I hear it all the time and i could never find it until now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 2, 2013 Report Share Posted July 2, 2013 Did anyone watch Two Broke Girls last night on CBS? I was half paying attention but I think one of the girls joked she was going to hit the lottery, buy a condo next to Great Adventure, and go to the park drunk each day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Master Posted July 8, 2013 Report Share Posted July 8, 2013 GADV and HH was featured on this week's FYI Philly on 6ABC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick0204 Posted July 9, 2013 Report Share Posted July 9, 2013 I sadly haven't been to the park this season. But I am going in the next few weeks. How are the crowds and how is Safari Off Road Adventure? The crowds are HUGE this year at both the water park and the amusement park. If you are really motivated to experience the new safari then either buy a flash pass or spend 2-3 hours total for the waiting and the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterDan Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 How far could I go if I launched a boat at the park off of the property onto prospertown lake? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 It is not worth trying. You could be arrested for trespassing before you could see anything worth while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted August 3, 2013 Report Share Posted August 3, 2013 (edited) It's not just Magic Mountain. It seem like the whole of Six Flags is going after this "YOLO" demographic as their new focus on promoting thrills is apparent in the current park merchandise, advertising partners and the overall vibe of the park. Not sure if this is a good or bad thing, but it's most certainly a change from the more "family friendly" mentality of a few years ago. What do you think? From Theme Park Review's Facebook page. Just now, the thought of even more of those 'hipster' creatures running around Great Adventure is enough to give me nightmares for the rest of the summer. Edited August 3, 2013 by MarioSonic94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 I was wondering if GA has turned on Skull Mountain's waterfall yet. (Not the Adventure RIver waterfalls, they were running.) Every time I visited the park this season, the waterfall was not on. Did anybody else notice if it was on? Earlier this season, I asked a cast member about it, and they responded "What waterfall? Skull Mountain never had water running from it before." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiveMachine Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 They haven't been running in years. The waterfall was eroding the frame of the building and it was a choice of either repairing it often or just keeping them off and they chose the latter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 They haven't been running in years. The waterfall was eroding the frame of the building and it was a choice of either repairing it often or just keeping them off and they chose the latter. Okay, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Does Great Adventure still have an AM radio station that you can tune into when you first drive into the park? If so, what is the station? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yes it does at 530AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 4, 2013 Report Share Posted August 4, 2013 Yes it does at 530AM. Okay, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Okay, thanks. By the way, welcome to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 By the way, welcome to the site! Thank you! Glad to be here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 Yes it does at 530AM. I will have to try that next time, I haven't turned it on since the safari closed. Although its probably still programed in my car considering that's the only AM station I listened to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 5, 2013 Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 (edited) Yes it does at 530AM. Is 1640 AM a Six Flags station as well? Because I just questioned my dad about it, and he is saying that's what he remembers. Maybe there is a second station? Maybe 1640 AM is a forgotten station that hasn't been updated since 2009, advertising "Amazing and exciting coasters, such as The Chiller, Kingda Ka, and the Great American Scream Machine! And don't forget to take your kids to our kiddie areas, including Bugs Bunny National Park and Balin's Jungleland!" Edited August 5, 2013 by laurenalexis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideOfSteel Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 There was HEAVY drug use in the park on Saturday. I saw many people smoking joints around the park (including the people directly in front of me in line for Nitro). People were also using drugs in the bathrooms. The person next to me on Bizarro was high... And same with the person next to me on Nitro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 There was HEAVY drug use in the park on Saturday. I saw many people smoking joints around the park (including the people directly in front of me in line for Nitro). People were also using drugs in the bathrooms. The person next to me on Bizarro was high... And same with the person next to me on Nitro. Drugs in the park? This is ridiculous, especially with how much security there already is. It's people like these that are going to wind up giving Great Adventure body scanners at the entrance. There will also probably be a significant increase of the security guards as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurenalexis Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Today I happened to be looking at Batman and Robin: The Chiller's Wikipedia page, and I noticed this: It was bought and it is being built in another park! Just in case it is too small to read, it says: Beto Carrero World Status: Under Construction Opening Date: 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
29yrswithaGApass Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 ^ You can read about the purchase in the last few pages of the Chiller Spotlight discussion thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiller Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 Drugs in the park? This is ridiculous, especially with how much security there already is. It's people like these that are going to wind up giving Great Adventure body scanners at the entrance. There will also probably be a significant increase of the security guards as well. I think the solution to this would be to stop having concerts and festivals that will encourage these type of people to come to the park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarioSonic94 Posted August 6, 2013 Report Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) There was HEAVY drug use in the park on Saturday. I saw many people smoking joints around the park (including the people directly in front of me in line for Nitro). People were also using drugs in the bathrooms. The person next to me on Bizarro was high... And same with the person next to me on Nitro. It was a dubstep festival. Did you really expect to see teenagers/young adults with working brains and no drug issues? Granted, while I can name three exceptions when it comes to dubstep fans (Kaiser, Kevin (coasterfreak96) and one of my best friends), the stoner fans far out number the sane and rational fans. Edited August 6, 2013 by MarioSonic94 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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