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The Six Flags Great America Discussion Thread; Riptide Bay for 2011, new rumors p. 10
Topic Started: Nov 17 2009, 12:38 AM (7,571 Views)
Traincrossin	Nov 17 2009, 12:38 AM Post #1
Wisconsin Dells fanatic! Posts: 481 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Aug 13, 2009	If you havn't heard by now, coaster pieces of Chang, the B&M standup from Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, have arrived in the parking lot at Great America. Supposedly one of Chang's trains is in the employee parking lot as well. However, Shapiro confirmed in this article that Chang will not resurface until 2011. There are a couple rumors going around. One is that we might see Chang's trains on Iron Wolf next season and then Chang would be converted into a floorless coaster. Others say that Great America might just be storing the parts for another park that doesn't have the storage space. Either way the only way Chang could fit at Great America would be by removing the go-karts and Space Shuttle America and have Chang extend into the parking lot. Pictures courtesy of http://changsfgam2011.blogspot.com/ Oh yea, we're getting a Glow In The Park parade next year. Attached to this post: Chang1m.jpg (51.78 KB) Chang2.jpg (53.48 KB) IMG_6918_3.jpg (21.62 KB) IMG_6918_2.jpg (46.42 KB)
	-Patrick Patrick's Park Pics \| Coaster Count: 51 \| Twitter


Traincrossin	Nov 23 2009, 12:24 PM Post #2
Wisconsin Dells fanatic! Posts: 481 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Aug 13, 2009	It was confirmed at IAAPA that Six Flags has struck a deal with 5D International to build the first 5-D attraction to the US market in time for Six Flags’ big 50th anniversary celebration in 2011. With Chang sitting in the parking lot, i'm wondering if we will even get Chang or if Six Flags has other plans for Space Shuttle America. Of course the only way Chang would fit is if we get rid of SSA.
	-Patrick Patrick's Park Pics \| Coaster Count: 51 \| Twitter


Traincrossin	Nov 24 2009, 07:54 PM Post #3
Wisconsin Dells fanatic! Posts: 481 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Aug 13, 2009	Quote: The Little Dipper roller coaster sold for $33,000 to Six Flags in Gurnee; it will be put in the park's kiddie section, hopefully by 2010. http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/11/kiddieland-amusement-park-auction-rides.html I'm really glad Six Flags got Little Dipper. This definitely seems to be a smart move for them.
	-Patrick Patrick's Park Pics \| Coaster Count: 51 \| Twitter


Traincrossin	Nov 25 2009, 11:15 AM Post #4
Wisconsin Dells fanatic! Posts: 481 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Aug 13, 2009	Here's a bit more info from the park. Quote: Six Flags Great America Purchases Historic Wooden Coaster Purchase of Classic Wooden Coaster from Kiddieland Amusement Park Keeps Chicago History Alive Nov. 25, 2009 (Gurnee, Il.) -- Six Flags Great America announced today the purchase of a vintage wooden roller coaster, The Little Dipper. The coaster operated at Kiddieland Amusement Park from 1950 until September of this year when the amusement park closed. The coaster will retain its original name and become the 14th coaster in Six Flags Great America’s impressive line-up of roller coasters. The Little Dipper was designed by Herbert Schmeck and built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company in 1950. The family-friendly coaster features a three story tall lift hill and is designed as a figure eight track which runs 700 feet in length. It has been honored with the ACE Coaster Classic award by the American Coaster Enthusiasts. “The Little Dipper has been a fond family tradition for over 50 years,” said Hank Salemi, Six Flags Great America’s park president. “We wanted to preserve this important piece of Chicago history for families to experience for many more years to come.” Guests can create a season of memories on The Little Dipper with a 2010 Season Pass which is on sale now at sixflags.com for the low price of $64.99. Season Passes include admission to the best water park in the nation, Hurricane Harbor; as well as discount-packed value book with more than $500 dollars worth of offers including four Bring-A-Friend-Free tickets. Six Flags Great America is located between Chicago and Milwaukee and offers fun for the entire family with heart-pounding roller coasters including Raging Bull, a free 15-acre water park, spectacular shows and parades, three children’s themed areas including Wiggles World and meet and greets with Six Flags’ world-famous cast of characters, including Mr. Six.
	-Patrick Patrick's Park Pics \| Coaster Count: 51 \| Twitter


Traincrossin	Dec 12 2009, 06:21 PM Post #5
Wisconsin Dells fanatic! Posts: 481 Group: Admins Member #1 Joined: Aug 13, 2009	Space Shuttle America has been removed at the park. The rumors of us getting Chang in 2011 are getting more and more likely. Attached to this post: spaceshuttleamerica.jpg (66.58 KB)
	-Patrick Patrick's Park Pics \| Coaster Count: 51 \| Twitter


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