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Title: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: jglonek on May 21, 2009, 12:29:23 PM

After many months of renovation, Bizarro (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/home.php?action=attractions&park=ga&section=coasters&id=31), formerly known as Medusa, is now open to the public!

(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/mobile/uploads/MarkKanes.jpg)
Mark Kane, SFGA President, announces the opening of Bizarro

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Most of the staff here at Outpost have had the opportunity to ride Bizarro, and we can safely say that it has given Medusa a new lease on life that should keep the crowds coming to ride this coaster all through the season.

To start off with, we all know that Medusa in itself was a great ride. The world's first floorless coaster, it opened at Great Adventure in April of 1999. The coaster has been loved ever since, but in recent years has begun to have small lines, and is situated in a pretty quiet corner of the park.

So enter Bizarro - Six Flags' transformation of Medusa into a new coaster with new sights and sounds throughout the ride. When you first enter the queue you will see, well, some Bizarre things. Like what? Well, a wagon with square wheels (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/001.JPG) and a cow on the side of a building (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/009.JPG), for starters! Also throughout the queue is story information (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/008.JPG) about who or what Bizarro actually is. And obviously you can see that the whole place got a paint job (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/003.JPG).

When you get up into the station the first thing you will notice are the updated trains!

(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/normal_024.JPG) (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/024.JPG)

Each row now has five speakers (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/027.JPG) between the seats to make sure everyone can hear the sounds throughout the ride. And you will definitely notice that the last row of each train now only has two seats - the audio system is taking up the middle!

Once you are in your seat and launching out of the station, a story will begin to unfold in the speakers. It definitely gets you going, and it is something you listen to throughout the ride. As best we can figure a wormhole opens in the middle of Metropolis, and the police/army go to investigate. Lois Lane comes as well, and ends up falling into the wormhole. This all happens as you go up the lift (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/028.JPG). Noises are heard inside, and as you begin to go down the first drop and through the first new effect (fog and flashing lights!) you enter the wormhole yourself. At one point you hear someone scream "Take cover!" and then you go through a loop into fire (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/030.JPG)!

Throughout the rest of the ride you are sent around bizarre (and through) images of buildings, and even around (TWICE!) a misting Auger of Doom!

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I won't spoil the end of the ride for you with the audio, lets just say its something you need to experience for yourself. But it doesn't sound like Bizarro has been defeated, that's for sure! Bizarro #1!

All in all, this was a great update to an already great coaster. Everyone should go and check it out this season. If you liked Medusa at all, then you will love what it has become. After writing this all I can think of is that I want to go back on it again to hear the effects and get pumped up some more!

Oh, and I have to say one of my goals is to see this coaster in the dark. With the lights, fire, fog effects (and I hear the main entrance sign lights up as well), this could be something to really see. And ride.

So what are you waiting for? Go ride Bizarro!

And I'll leave you with one final thought: Bizzaro Your Hero Now!

(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/normal_038.JPG) (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052109/038.JPG)

You can see our full gallery of photos right here (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=492).

And you can see our full Media Day LiveBlog coverage here (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/home.php?action=liveblogs&id=2)!

The official page (http://www.sixflags.com/greatAdventure/rides/bizarro.aspx) has been updated with some new information and photos, especially from angles that us normal people can't get to!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: dreamingoftheming on May 21, 2009, 01:19:30 PM

Great updates today!! You really provided a service to those of us who are not able to be there to see this open. Sounds even better than the X2 rehab. Thanks

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: PcMan on May 21, 2009, 01:24:31 PM

here are a few pics  , right click on photo then select view image to see larger

Video of the Flames keep forgetting how to embed , video from facebook

http://www.facebook.com/v/1100054714685 (http://www.facebook.com/v/1100054714685)

Back seat with sound system box in middle \/

(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/Gradv/bizarro/Bizarro-last-row.1024.jpg)

WAGON \/

(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/Gradv/bizarro/wagon.1024.jpg)

Jackass \/ on building

(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/Gradv/bizarro/building-ass.1024.jpg)

Just plain ass \/

(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/Gradv/bizarro/ass-1024.jpg)

Some New Signage \/

(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/Gradv/bizarro/sign-1024.jpg)

Ride Warriors \/

(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/Gradv/bizarro/Dan-Jackie-front-second.rows.1024.jpg)

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: WadeJ on May 21, 2009, 05:11:01 PM

Nice review Jerry :).  I'll post my full review later when I'm actually home (so that may be awhile lol)

Here is a picture of the flames  :o

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: armystrong62b on May 21, 2009, 05:45:48 PM

if you go to youtube and search BIZZARO, theres a nice video the comes up of the ride filmed from the sign to the platform, then out to the exit, includes the flame effect which looks sweet

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Ogolo on May 21, 2009, 06:21:20 PM

Here us a link to the B-Roll Videos.
http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/38266/press.html (http://www.prnewswire.com/broadcast/38266/press.html)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2nrWrd6JcE#noexternalembed (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2nrWrd6JcE)

Congratulations on giving Medusa an exciting second life.
I think this is going to be very popular night time ride at the park!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: overlord on May 21, 2009, 07:18:04 PM

Great Updates guys! I am sorry I couldn't make it. I had to work.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: PcMan on May 21, 2009, 07:23:30 PM

The Biggest effect or NEW to the ride to me would be the soundtrack
mostly hearing it during the climb up the hill and in the brake run
Bizarro Bizarro Bizarro #1 
ride it a few times and you will be humming it for a awhile

B-Roll
I see in the 2nd row from left to right
Joe, Wade Ted, Me

Good screams from the front

where is the HD version ?

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Fjask on May 21, 2009, 07:35:39 PM

Looks pretty nice, I cant wait to hear the story being told through the speakers.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: coastermom on May 21, 2009, 07:56:12 PM

We were there today for Media day . It was great to meet so many of you today . I had an amazing time , The ride was great much more then we expected I have to say we were very plesently suprised . I really want to get on it at night because I think that would be really cool .

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: PcMan on May 21, 2009, 11:09:36 PM

yes the Flames will look very cool and from a distance
Would like to see the LED lights on the auger and other props

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: overlord on May 22, 2009, 02:49:18 AM

Yo Jerry, you know what I just remembered...your camera has bluetooth in it. Do you think you could take a pic, transfer it to your phone, then upload it via our mobile page?

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: jglonek on May 22, 2009, 08:18:51 AM

Uhh maybe when I get a new phone. My current one is only EDGE so it would absolutely crawl trying to put up 1MB+ files haha.

I hope to get an iPhone soon :( After they announce the new ones for this year

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: overlord on May 22, 2009, 08:54:12 AM

You can always reduce the quality of the picture...

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: CycloneMan on May 22, 2009, 10:27:24 AM

Quote from: PcMan on May 21, 2009, 01:24:31 PM

(http://www.techhi.net/images/COASTER/Gradv/bizarro/Dan-Jackie-front-second.rows.1024.jpg)

That has to be the worst picture of me ever! lol

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: PcMan on May 22, 2009, 10:53:41 AM

Official Prnewswire release  www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/38267/ (http://www.prnewswire.com/mnr/sixflags/38267/)

Buy your season pass today

(http://img40.imageshack.us/img40/8189/bizarro1024.jpg)

(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/7224/bizarrohirescrop2.jpg)

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Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: kingdakafan on May 22, 2009, 12:04:15 PM

This is a long one so hang on.
 First of all six flags, put the streamers in a better place next time. But as for the ride, AMAZING!! The flames were way cooler than I thought they would be and the scenery was great. The auger dissapointed me a little though. I mean it had a boat propeller on it, come on! Don't get me wrong the mist was awesome, but it should have been bigger. The horse on the was was very comical though. I loved that they kept the medusa mineing sign. And those bizarro sheild hoops at the first drop were awesome and terrifying at the same time. The audio was also very good on the chainlift and the brakes but i couldn't hear it very well on the rest of the ride. I took lots of pictures and will try to put them in a gallery tonight. Great Job Six Flags! :golfclap:

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Steve on May 22, 2009, 12:14:24 PM

Six Flags had the confetti in a good place. The wind just took it. You can't control the wind.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: redlafrance on May 22, 2009, 02:36:12 PM

All day long I've been at work singing...Bizarro...bizarro...bizarro
I've got to stop or they are going to send me to the company shrink. ;)

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: jglonek on May 22, 2009, 07:01:39 PM

I see myself in those pictures yayyy

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: jimmybjammin on May 22, 2009, 11:13:58 PM

excellent review and pics. the flame throwers really 'heat' up the queue line areas, I could feel it anywhere from the 120m to 60m signage today when i rode around 6pm. The wait times are equiv to old medusa and nitro, still very fast loads, about 1/2 to 1/3 the wait of posted signs when full. I need earplugs for the theme song at the end, since it will get stuck in my head, i don't recall hearing anything in the soundtrack during the middle, only soundtrack during the lift, the brakes, the flame throwers, and of course the bizzaro #1 song when re-entering the station.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: overlord on May 22, 2009, 11:16:58 PM

I really have to ride this. Maybe tomorrow when I go back. I had my SLR today so I opted out. But the line was probably 20 minutes.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: peterpjr on May 24, 2009, 09:17:12 AM

Rode it for the first time yesterday . It was great.  They did a nice job making a great ride even better!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Railer on May 24, 2009, 11:25:17 AM

 I like that the "S Shield's" have diffrent pattern's at diffrent times. When I rode it, it was a White Light Chasing Pattern. When My Wife rode it, it was a Multicolored Pattern. Gives it some Variety, not every ride is the same.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: overlord on May 24, 2009, 09:19:55 PM

Yeahhh...I got night shots. Click the pics to enlarge them:

(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052309/normal_Gadv_0523_0040.jpg) (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052309/Gadv_0523_0040.jpg)
Through the lazer beams!

(http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052309/normal_Gadv_0523_0068.jpg) (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/albums/2009%20Pictures/052309/Gadv_0523_0068.jpg)
Fire!

More located in this park album (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=494)!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: armystrong62b on May 24, 2009, 09:33:19 PM

looks spectacular at night

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: PcMan on May 24, 2009, 09:44:59 PM

Now the Night rides look cool

the park has to make some Video of it / advertise it

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: overlord on May 24, 2009, 09:46:43 PM

I wish there were like more neons or something around the tracks.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Fjask on May 25, 2009, 01:54:17 PM

It looks pretty cool how the fire lights up the area at night, seen in these two pictures:
http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=494&pos=50 (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=494&pos=50)
http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=494&pos=52 (http://www.gadvoutpost.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=494&pos=52)

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: kingdakafan on May 25, 2009, 06:21:31 PM

Those flames look awesome at night!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: nitrorox1414 on May 25, 2009, 06:36:02 PM

I Want to ride it at night SO bad. If you closed your eyes would you think its Medusa?

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Steve on May 25, 2009, 06:39:40 PM

Not with the music blasting in your ear.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: PcMan on May 25, 2009, 07:32:36 PM

If they had these Flames on a ride so that you can see it from afar or all parts of the park that would be cool and really get the crowds and spectators

Yes it does look awesome and I'm sure it make the ride 100% better at night

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: PcMan on May 25, 2009, 07:33:44 PM

Quote from: overlord on May 24, 2009, 09:46:43 PM

I wish there were like more neons or something around the tracks.

Like tracers lights in places that comes on when the train passes

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: overlord on May 25, 2009, 10:06:49 PM

Yeah, they took away the two lights that lit up the cobra roll for the damn sign. I really think they need some black lights or something to light up the ride somehow. It would look really sexy.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Coasterdude28 on May 25, 2009, 10:32:36 PM

I agree that Bizarro is a great ride. I rode it several times during the Media event and enjoyed every ride. The front row was the best and the very last row was the second best. The new trains haul through the course. I am looking forward to getting a night ride on it.

Did any of you happen to see the report or videos from USA Today? I would like to see the video the reporter took if it is posted anywhere. Thanks!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: kingdakafan on May 27, 2009, 11:33:40 AM

I just finished my latest rct3 recreation and i bet you can guess what it is, BIZARRO! Im going to upload some pics and an onride video (night) tonight so hang in there. I promise you won't be disappointed. ;)

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: armystrong62b on May 27, 2009, 01:45:24 PM

im diggin the black light idea, i can only imagine the effects

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: kingdakafan on May 27, 2009, 01:51:51 PM

I actually put backlights instead of white lights for the head chopper s shields. And i put more lights in the helix structures. Just thought to add a little more to an already awesome coaster!

Title: Bizarro Effects
Post by: themeparkrider on June 06, 2009, 11:18:28 PM

Hi,
 I went to Six Flags Great Adventure the other day, and noticed the wait time for Bizarro was considerably fast. I decided that I'd go on with my friends. The effects were outstanding! We loved how you can see the fire from the que area. One of my friends was affriad we would get cooked on the coaster. On that topic, I enjoyed the sound track but the volume was terribly high! Maybe I should report that... We loved it so much, we went on again that night. For those who haven't, I recomend riding Bizarro.  :)

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: kingdakafan on June 08, 2009, 11:32:32 AM

Quote from: themeparkrider on June 06, 2009, 11:18:28 PM

Hi,
 I went to Six Flags Great Adventure the other day, and noticed the wait time for Bizarro was considerably fast. I decided that I'd go on with my friends. The effects were outstanding! We loved how you can see the fire from the que area. One of my friends was affriad we would get cooked on the coaster. On that topic, I enjoyed the sound track but the volume was terribly high! Maybe I should report that... We loved it so much, we went on again that night. For those who haven't, I recomend riding Bizarro.  :)

The only time I could hear the sound was on the lift brake run and station brakes.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: Bubba Z on June 08, 2009, 04:24:11 PM

 At points in the ride I will agree,  I don't hear a thing.   From the zero-g through the cobra roll. It pops back on before the mid-course  brake and then I loose it again going through the wall and under the auger. Followed by  coming  back on over the auger and  through out the brake run.

One ride out of 25 I heard nothing at all.  I know they removed the yellow covers and were working on it, so I'm glad the volume was a tad to loud.  I've  also heard they have two different music tracks.  Can any one confirm ?

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: nitrorox1414 on June 08, 2009, 11:47:59 PM

I only heard one when I went today it was like a beat box thing and people going BIZZARO BIZZARO BIZZARO!!!!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: kingdakafan on June 09, 2009, 10:57:00 AM

ITS BIZARRO FOR CRYIN OUT LOUD B-I-Z-A-R-R-O NOT B-I-Z-Z-A-R-O!

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: nitrorox1414 on June 09, 2009, 11:06:47 AM

^ Oh.

Title: Re: Bizarro Is Now Open!!
Post by: kingdakafan on June 09, 2009, 11:16:18 AM

Sorry just had a little roller coaster spaz there.