Great Adventure Outpost
Latest Updates => Park News => Topic started by: WadeJ on March 05, 2010, 10:45:51 AM
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I know it's been a bit quiet this off-season as far as updates go. Quite honestly, there really hasn't been much to show everyone and for the majority of the off-season the park has been covered in snow. I'd also like to point out that the park has been doing an amazing holding us over through their Facebook updates. I know I personally enjoyed the snow updates!
With that said, Six Flags doesn't let things slip anymore. Every single year has seen drastic improvements in everything from buildings and walkways to things we don't see such as wiring and infrastructure. So while this update may not excite everyone, it is still awesome to see just how much is going on and even more amazing is that it will all be wrapped up in 3-4 weeks for park opening!
As always, THANK YOU to the awesome staff at Great Adventure and of course, the PR department :).
Now onto the photo update :D:
We'll start with the painting projects that are going on. I have a feeling some of the fresh paint may stir a bit of controversy lol
Both buildings pictures here received fresh paint (before somebody asks, the car won't be there when the park opens!)
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I didn't pick the colors and I'm not sure they did either but the new super hero store colors don't blend in with main street very well IMO
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While these shops have just as crazy color choices, I think they look much better!
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Another...
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Games buildings received some fresh paint as well and look great!
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It's the little things that make a difference
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Even the bathroom got some TLC
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Our last paint update is Big Wheel Deals
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Our next update features some of the work being done to simply improve the guest experience. I saw many sidewalks being pressure washed and even some sidewalks being replaced.
We'll start with Wild Side Pizza. It's been moved to a MUCH better location. I also hear that it should be much more like "normal" Papa Johns. I'm sure many of you noticed that the crust was rather different.
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Here is it's new home which has a bigger kitchen and can handle larger lines
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The fact that new sidewalks makes me happy is a constant reminder of how much of a theme park geek I am. This is great to see though!
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Another angle showing the part that hasn't been ripped up yet
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More sidewalk work but for different reasons. This is related to some infrastructure work going on. Notice the new utility shed as well.
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Apparently the indoor mini golf is being converted to some sort of bowling. Hopefully we'll have more details on what this is soon.
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Now onto some major ride refurbishments starting with the stations for Runaway Mine Train and the SkyWay.
MUCH needed work being done!
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This angle even shows the roof is missing.
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These new beams will be painted once again to match the structure.
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Close up
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Being a regular rider of the Skyway, I can attest to the poor condition the stairway was in before!
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The new walls were being painted elsewhere while I was there.
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This new lumber was already painted but notice the new wood under the openings.
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I'm not sure if this will be painted blue again but it looks great!
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Another angle.
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OMG THEY ARE TAKING OUT TWISTER.... Nope, just a major rehab :)
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More parts being worked on. Hopefully it can run a normal program again if the hold brake is working!
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YAY! Rolling Thunder getting some TLC :D
(http://gadvoutpost.com/files/3-4-2010/P1030967.jpg)
Fresh wood! And I can remember a bad pothole here lol
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ZOOM
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The Fling is getting some love as well this off-season :)
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Another update in a few moments...
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And finally, just a few random pictures from the park :)
Well, at least they didn't take the sign down yet O0
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Makes you realize how hard the weather hit the park this winter.
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Runaway barge!
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Zoomed out to give you an idea of how far away it was.
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I'm guessing this isn't sticking around...
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And finally, just in case you were able to get this out of your head since the first post, here it is again :o
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As you can see, a lot of work goes into getting the park ready each off-season. While there is not a fancy new ride being installed there is a still a ton of money being spent elsewhere on very worthwhile things.
A few other tidbits:
The Tiger Show, Dolphin Show and the Bugs Bunny show are all being updated, season pass processing is being moved over to the old Alcatraz location between Superman and GASM and Fly Me To The Moon is gone - but hopefully with a "work in progress for your future enjoyment" sign going up soon :).
And finally, not much has changed with the Tornado since it doesn't even need to be ready until May. Plus we'll all be able to see progress on it once the park opens later this month :).
Hope you enjoyed the update!
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Now unlocked for your posting enjoyment :D. Hopefully this helped get you all pumped for the season to begin!!
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Nice Wade, thanks to you and PR! I can't wait to see the Fort in person, it's looking really good! I am glad RT continues to get TLC, it means it isnt going anywhere anytime soon! The building paint is well um, bright but, it will wake that area up a bit lol.
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As shocking as it is in pictures, it's much more in person. No one can say they missed that store that season!
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you still should of called me. I would of left work early you know. Haha
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i like how the one store is called Jersey Shore. That was there last year right?
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Yes, that store was called Jersey Girls last season.
*edit*
Oh, you mean Jersey Shore CANDIES! That's been there for years.
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I hate the name of that store. It's confusing if they want to have a Boardwalk-themed area. Why couldn't it just be "Fantasy Candy" or something like that?
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Fantasy Candy?
Why does that remind me of Ecstasy?
Too much of a drug connection, if you ask me...
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haha Fatasy candy yes does sound very "drugy"
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:golfclap:... Job well done again by Wade and our friends at PR .. I have been ready for the season since JAN !! We are really looking forward to another year in the park .
The paint is bright :o But I kind of like it . I dont know if it fits with the area but it is eye catching and well bright colors are suppose to make customers happy .
I LOVE that Rolling Thunder is getting some love and that there are going to be updated shows for the tigers and dolphins . I cant wait to see the Fort with the new Wood added and fixed at Runaway Train .
I will NOT miss Fly Me to the Moon but it was nice to go on if it was raining and we were waiting out a storm .. That is the only reason to go on . Hopefuly they can get a better movie or do something else with the building . Maybe they will build something for next season in there .. kind of like a Darkastle thing or Spiderman thing .. Just a SUGGESTION for anyone who may want to know a good idea .
Looking forward to March 27th . ;D... just hope the weather holds up now !!!
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Yay for RT getting TLC!!!
Do you think it would ever be possible to get a group together for an off-season tour? We've been to other area parks during the off-season, but never GA. I'd love the be able to see the park up close and personal during the off-season.
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Wow that is a great idea Sue .. That would be FUN !!
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Maybe they will build something for next season in there .. kind of like a Darkastle thing or Spiderman thing .. Just a SUGGESTION for anyone who may want to know a good idea .
One word : CLAWS!
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Maybe they will build something for next season in there .. kind of like a Darkastle thing or Spiderman thing .. Just a SUGGESTION for anyone who may want to know a good idea .
One word : CLAWS!
Oh please no
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haha can you imagine walking in the park
ALL NEW FOR 2010 Claws the ride!
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Keep on topic guys :). A lot of guests read updates like this and won't have any idea what you are talking about. I have a feeling we'll know more about the fly me to the moon theater soon ;).
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According to screamscape, it was confirmed on their facebook page that it is gone for the 2010 season.
It is also not listed on their rides page (http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/rides/AllRides.aspx).
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According to screamscape, it was confirmed on their facebook page that it is gone for the 2010 season.
Maybe if you had a Facebook you could check ;)
But let me see.
I just did a quick check and didn't see anything on their page, but I might have missed it. Regardless I really don't expect Fly Me to the Moon to be there this season, and it's for the best.
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For the VERY best. fmtm was not the best spongebob was defanitly better
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For the VERY best. fmtm was not the best spongebob was defanitly better
And Mach V was better than Spongebob
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Never went on it, what was it like?
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Here is a hint of the Awesome that was The Right Stuff: Mach 1 Adventure.
http://greatadventurehistory.com/RightStuff.htm (http://greatadventurehistory.com/RightStuff.htm)
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I wish the park would still theme areas like that...
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I wish the park would still theme areas like that...
That's why I love Golden Kingdom so much. I hope they keep up the foliage and everything to keep it exotic. Same with Plaza del Carnaval, and I really hope we get a new movie-related attraction in Movietown because (quoting TPR) many people pronounce Movietown "Batman-town".
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You dont even KNOW how pumped this got me!!! 8 days!!!!!
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Awesome update and the park looks great this year! Hopefully I'll be there sometime this year. Nice job Wade!
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are they ever going to reopen the great escape ride?
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Most likely only for Fright Fest. At least for this season. Still better than seeing it torn down :).