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25-April 09
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coasterdude5
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1995
17th Season
I was invited to a special media day preview of Tidal Wave at the park today. It looks like a fun ride!
I was told quite an interesting backstory to Tidal Wave. Up until three or four months ago, Tidal Wave was going to be a hybrid water/steel rollercoaster. That black piece of track I spotted was to be included in the rollercoaster section of the ride.
However, Premier, the ride manufacturer, experienced problems with a model of the ride in their factory. They brought these problems to Six Flags officials and rather than taking a risk on ongoing problems, Premier and Six Flags decided to go with a more traditional ride.
Throughout the ride, you can still see the "coaster" track that would have taken the ride on a twisted journey through the woods behind the ride. However, this track now simply guides the boats along their course.
Premier says they hope to have the liquid coaster concept developed at another park within five years.
The ride features two stations to increase capacity.
The ride is fun - but don't expect to stay dry!
Even onlookers will get soaked!
The ride's sixty-foot drop is considerably bigger than Indigo Plunge's.
The park opens for its 17th season tomorrow!
- Joe -
coasterdude5
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1995
16th Season
Today's opening was seemingly just as huge as last year's. The crowds were unbelievable - Tidal Wave's line was never under an hour.
The crowds quickly migrated to the park's newest attraction, Tidal Wave.
You're about to get soaked!
The fast operation by Six Flags staff was praised throughout the day.
It's great to see this part of the park full of life once again.
Rather than making a 180 degree turn out of the station, Tidal Wave boats would have climbed a short lift hill before using the park's hilly terrain to plunge about 40 feet.
Charleston Railway gives you a great view of the ride.
I'm very excited about this season! -
T.N.T.
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^^ As am I. If it weren't for the fugly trees in the last two screens, I would have seriously mistaken them for actual pictures.
Beastly work you've got here, man. -
Alpengeistfan1
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The trees actually don't look bad in the last two pictures. It's the third to last picture that has bad trees I think.
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coasterdude5
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1995
17th Season
The park has been open for a couple of weeks now and the attendance numbers are holding steady. At least that's what they tell me!
Tidal Wave continues to gain popularity among park guests, especially as we approach the hot summer months!
With a lot of focus on Harbortown, Vulture has also experienced some renewed interest among guests.
It's an exciting ride!
Hold on tight!
Now, we wait. Goodbye now!
- Joe Martin -
coasterdude5
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1995
17th Season
Hello! As we continue through this season, many are beginning to speculate as to what is coming down the pipes for next year. I've heard a lot of ideas. Everything from a new rollercoaster to an entire new area has been thrown around. So far there is no physical proof as to what could be coming to Six Flags South Carolina next season but you know I'll keep you informed!
Good morning, Six Flags!
Indigo Plunge's line isn't quite as long now that Tidal Wave has opened up.
Vulture's line is still long.
Derecho still lights up the sky - I hope that view never changes!
Unfortunately, the swan boats did not return this season. No one knows, or will say, why...
- Joe -
fraroc
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Awww poor swanies Now anyway, in the future DO NOT DESTROY VULTURE. If Eagle Fortress goes next year there will be only 5 Arrow suspended s still running!
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coasterdude5
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1995
17th Season
The 17th season continues and we're hearing rumors that yet another attraction might close this year! As you know from yesterday's update, the swan boats did not open with the park and from the looks of it, they're not coming back. The question is... which attraction will get the axe?
Some have said Scrambler will be the ride that is removed.
Scrambler is one of the few rides remaining that opened with the park. The others are Charleston Railway, Parachute Falls, Indigo Plunge, and Monster Mash Hotel. Forgive me if I forgot any!
The ride's line still gets pretty long, as seen here!
Scrambler needs to stay. Harbortown still has some large gaps in it from what was removed after the hurricane. The area needs all the attractions it can get.
Have a great day!
- Joe -
fraroc
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LOL JK take out monster mash hotel, never was a big fan of haunted houses. A nice vekoma Boomerang could fit in that area. -
Louis!
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Right, hang on a moment. You just said Parachute Falls was one the surviving rides? Really? A structure that tall survived the hurricane that wrecked a whole load of the park? -
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i dont think a boomerang is a good idea, he already has a shuttle loop. Since you are so obsessed with the park, i wouldve thought even you would have suggested a large attraction, a coaster, that is much better than a silly boomerang. -
coasterdude5
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1995
17th Season
Some sources that I've met since the park reopened are all in agreement that the attraction to close this year will be one of the original rides that opened with the park. This leaves Parachute Falls, Indigo Plunge, Monster Mash Hotel, and Scrambler as the rides in question. Indigo Plunge and Monster Mash Hotel both sit on large plots of land - could the park be planning something else to fit onto one of these footprints? If the park is removing one of these attractions to make room for another attraction, I can't see them removing Scrambler or Parachute Falls as they won't free up too much space.
Stay tuned! We should know which attraction will close very soon!
I'd hate to see Indigo Plunge leave. Even though we have two more great water rides, nothing beats the classic log flume!
My "sources" could be wrong. We could see a newer attraction leave as well, or none at all!
Thunder River was down for most of the morning - the line began filling quickly once it reopened.
It's a nice relief on a hot day such as today!
New lighting has been installed to the police car scene near the exit of Batman: The Ride.
Gotham still needs Batman!
- Joe
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coasterdude5
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1995
17th Season
I was told by a park official today that an announcement will be made next week regarding a "change in attraction lineup." I believe that means an attraction will be leaving.
Good morning, Six Flags!
I was at the park early this morning to interview the park president for an article I'm writing. Batman: The Ride was testing as I was walking through the park.
The park was very quiet this early in the morning! No music, no guests - it was very eerie.
A much needed fence was added around the perimeter of Batman's base. You wouldn't want anyone somehow getting under there!
The park opened and the line began to fill.
Another day at this great park!
- Joe
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