Six Flags Great Adventure decided to close the Great American Scream Machine on July 18th to make way for a new coaster in 2011. To make sure that the new coaster is ready for opening day, the park first needs to remove Scream Machine as fast as possible, and then they need to prepare the site for the new attraction. Expect the pieces of the coaster to come, and even possibly construction to begin, by Fright Fest. (This construction photo (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2005%20Construction/10-24-2004/oct24kk1.jpg) of Ka from Fright Fest 2004 is still one of my favorites).
While there has been no official announcement of what the 2011 coaster will be, it's widely believed to be Chang (http://www.rcdb.com/275.htm) from the former Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, which closed last year. Chang was supposed to be set up at Six Flags Great America in Chicago next year, but plans changed at the last minute. Chang is a B&M stand-up coaster, which would make it a unique attraction at the park.
We will be following the construction of the 2011 coaster all season long. Check back here frequently for updates!
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Current Progress: Removing Scream Machine
Latest Updates
September 2nd
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August 26th
This update was posted on our Facebook a few days ago but never made it here. So here you go!
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You can see more here (http://www.facebook.com/webermm?v=wall&story_fbid=148074068547657&ref=notif¬if_t=feed_comment_reply#!/album.php?aid=237075&id=60868222243)!
August 20th - Reggie
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Click on the photo for more!
August 17th - Reggie
Two new photos to share with you guys!
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August 11th - Reggie
Here's a new picture of the supports to the lift hill being removed.
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August 9th - Reggie
They are still working on removing the lift - here are some photos! Click through to see more.
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August 5th - Jerry/Reggie
They are working on removing the lift hill today!
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Dan (Blackhand1001)
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Heres the Crane that was there earlier although it didn't do much today.
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There were people walking up and down the stairs most of the time I watched.
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Ka is back up, it was down all morning and tested around 3:30, then finally started loading people around 4.
Lots more photos at.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/52729926@N05/sets/72157624662810092/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/52729926@N05/sets/72157624662810092/)
(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=771)
August 3rd - Clint
So I made another trip out to the park yesterday just to see if they took down anything since I had no report of what they were doing. Unfortunately (or fortunately for some of you haha) there was no visible changes so makes me think it was just ground work/clean up. But I was able to snag some shots of coasters remaining loop and the bottom of the drop. Also there is a crane just chillen' right by the bushes now so we shall see if that was from the Kingda Ka repairs or for the Funstruction. I will be heading out to the park tomorrow before I head down to Wildwood for the weekend. Click the pics below for larger views!
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August 2nd - Clint
So we got a photo sent in to us from one our members out at the park today. Everything after the first loop is now gone. Compared to other days, its been slow in deconstruction but steadily the ride is coming down. Check out the pic below!
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July 30th - Clint
Hey guys! Check out the new video updated that I posted on YouTube this morning! If it doesnt work, let me know and I will repost the video with a new soundtrack since this copyright thing is annoying on there. Enjoy!
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Hey guys! I made another trip out to the park tonight to supply you guys with up to date photos and reviews. We had some great contributions from a few of our members earlier in the day but I still went to get you some HD Videos and Photos. I will be uploading the video probably tomorrow or so but let me tell you, in person, that is a very big lot that GASM occupied.
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(Click photos to view in larger formats!)
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July 29th - Clint
Just got some new updates with the deconstruction of GASM. Looks like the double loop is now completely gone and heard theres still more "Funstruction" to come today!
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July 28th - Clint
Heres the video footage guys! I didn't realize how shaky the skyride is so sorry if I make you motion sick :P Anyways, I should be making another video of the other footage I took from the parking lot and over by the entrance to Scream Machine. Enjoy (in HD too)!
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Hey guys! I am back from the park and I have uploaded all my new media content to my computer but not all of it to online yet. I have ALOT of footage of Scream Machine so I will put all that together tomorrow and show it off to you guys. The skyride offers one of the best views in the park. So here are some stills I was able to snap from the parking lot and in the boardwalk area. These are from our Facebook so check it out (http://www.facebook.com/gadvoutpost)!
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(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=771)
July 26th - Clint
I took a trip out to the park last night around 6:30PM (because I have to work during the day ughhh) and this what I captured so far. Its quite a horrifying site to see because its just raw metal to them. It was interesting to hear many park goers pass by and say how it was their first roller coaster and remember their childhood days. Its a sad site seeing this park staple go but its just business I guess? None the less, heres the video!
(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=771)
Past Updates
- Scream Machine Already Being Removed (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/home.php/topic,3702.0.html) (7/21)
- Scream Machine Closing Forever July 18th (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/home.php/topic,3681.0.html) (7/5)
- Continuing Scream Machine Coverage (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/home.php/topic,3674.0.html) (7/1)
- RUMOR: Scream Machine Closing Forever July 1st (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/home.php/topic,3664.0.html) (6/21)