Author Topic: Houdini Status Discussion (Read 6082 times)

CycloneMan · « **on:** February 23, 2008, 10:27:35 PM »

Once again, the rumors have been circulating about an other ride closure, this time Houdini's Great Escape! If this is true, I am very sadden by this, being this was my favorite atraction at SFGAv. What do you guys think?'

-Dainan "Should we start a petition

" Rafferty

overlord · « **Reply #1 on:** February 24, 2008, 03:22:45 AM »

Now like closed for the season good or closed to be revamped like Spongebob?

GADVwow · « **Reply #2 on:** February 24, 2008, 07:04:56 AM »

Why would you want to see Houdini revamped like Spongebob? Just because it may be leaving over there doesn't mean it has to be put in at Houdini!

wow...running for the door

WadeJ · « **Reply #3 on:** February 24, 2008, 08:52:11 AM »

Obviously I don't want to see it closed. BUT, I'm all for it if they are simply overhauling the themed elements or improving the show. Take these rumors with a grain of salt because a lot can change at this theme park in the course of only one week. It seems like word gets out after somebody in upper brass merely suggests such a drastic move or this could have been mentioned as a "plan B" if things start going really bad this year.

Sometimes it actually stinks knowing TOO much information because it can actually sway your opinion on things when there is no reason to even get worked up.

I'm taking the wait and see approach. For rides like the Autobahn or Musik Express, they can at least completely close the section off and dress it up. Somebody thats never been to the park won't know any different and those that have will likely presume they are working on the next great attraction. Houdini doesn't have that luxury being right on Dream Street. Having it closed would be a eyesore. Plus, its a indoor attraction which I know they love and want more of (Dark Knight). Now I guess they could be having safety issues again with the e-stop and fire safety, etc. Who knows.

Trust me folks, this season is a make or break year. They MUST do really really really well this year and they will do everything in their power to make it happen. Closing a major attraction on the main midway I would think is a really bad start which is why I don't believe this one. So Dainan, I hope you are wrong lol

overlord · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2008, 12:24:10 PM »

Quote from: GADVwow on February 24, 2008, 07:04:56 AM

Why would you want to see Houdini revamped like Spongebob? Just because it may be leaving over there doesn't mean it has to be put in at Houdini!

wow...running for the door

No no no no you understood my message wrong. I meant is it being revamped LIKE Spongebob by getting a whole new story line and so on. Not is it being revamped to become Spongebob.

GADVwow · « **Reply #5 on:** February 24, 2008, 04:20:45 PM »

No, I understood.

I just have a strange sense of humor!

That's why I ran for the door!

overlord · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2008, 12:35:38 AM »

Ahhhh! Now I get it. Well then my apologies.

AV Matt · « **Reply #7 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:36:53 PM »

Houdini is such a cool ride to have there. It makes me forget I'm at a Six Flags and feel like I've been transported to a Disney park or a classic park with very rare, unique attractions. Really hope it opens soon.

PcMan · « **Reply #8 on:** March 25, 2008, 09:42:15 PM »

Clementon park had a ride like Houdini on the right side of Jack Rabbit
it was cool must have been 1973

Bubba Z · « **Reply #9 on:** March 26, 2008, 12:26:31 PM »

Dutch Wonderland still has a classic Mad House the size of a backyard shed, it's terrifying.

coastersue · « **Reply #10 on:** April 12, 2008, 07:10:32 PM »

I just read a report from SFNE's opening day saying that their Houdini was open. At least we should get a chance to ride it this year when we visit SFNE, although we like the GA version of it much better.

ericthewanderer · « **Reply #11 on:** December 28, 2008, 05:29:07 AM »

The first couple of years Houdini was open it was fantastic!-it really was as good as a Disney ride!But then they backslid on maintaining it-not all of the effects in the pre-show(Chinese water torture,etc) or main room(Crystal Ball,basic narration) were working,leaving some people clueless.I hope they either revamp it or reinstate the old effects!

AV Matt · « **Reply #12 on:** December 28, 2008, 07:49:12 PM »

I say get rid of Ka and use the savings to take care of this great ride.

Bubba Z · « **Reply #13 on:** December 29, 2008, 11:18:20 AM »

Those classic wooden coasters have really effected your head Matt.

AV Matt · « **Reply #14 on:** December 29, 2008, 01:05:30 PM »

No, Ka bashed it in.

darkridedan · « **Reply #15 on:** December 29, 2008, 01:56:24 PM »

I hope Houdini opens next year. Blackbeards can't be the only good ride left from the crazy '99!

And no, I'm not forgetting anything else... except some rides from Looney Tunes Seaport?

WadeJ · « **Reply #16 on:** January 06, 2009, 12:24:51 PM »

That doesn't matter Dan since most of the LTSP rides won't open in 09' anyway.

darkridedan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 06, 2009, 04:21:38 PM »

That's what I was thinking. I am hoping the Submarine and Barnstormer stay. It's nice to have A flying carpet ride in a big park. If I were a betting man however, I would put my money on the kiddie tea cup ride and kiddie airplane ride 1 of 4 staying.

redlafrance · « **Reply #18 on:** January 07, 2009, 08:31:36 AM »

I hope they leave the submarine, it's my little ones favorite ride.

nitrorox1414 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2009, 09:25:31 PM »

I love this ride!!!!!!

me23 · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2009, 07:21:58 PM »

ar u guys crazy the hodini was never open and its location is compleatly radom and face it it not tat good of a ride

Translation: Are you guys crazy? The Houdini ride was never open and its location is completely random. Let's face it, its not that great of a ride.

Just try to use better grammar and spelling skills next time there bud. We do have the spell checker feature.

Thanks.

rjholla2003 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2009, 07:51:58 PM »

When Houdini was operating, it was a pretty reliable ride. I only remember it not operating during a visit when they decided not to operate it last season. I wouldn't say it was a great ride, but it was ok. To me, the re-rideability of it was rather low, unless you had a Houdini virgin in the group. It would be fun to watch the reactions of newbies to the ride, but that's about it.

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