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Maxx Force Media Day at Six Flags Great America

7/2/2019

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Yesterday was Media Day for one of the most anticipated new coaster of 2019, Maxx Force at Six Flags Great America. And from all indications the ride does not disappoint. Spouting a killer launch and elements, the ride is sure to be a wow the crowds. 

Let's check out Scott's report. 

Written by Scott Michels
Yesterday was an exciting day at Six Flags Great America. Maxx Force is a great addition to the park and is just what the park needed in its lineup.
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It was a beautiful morning at the park
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Still a lot of work to be done before it's unveiling
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 The 0-78 mph in under two second launch is extremely forceful.

You take the double inversion with a good amount of Speed witch produces a pretty decent amount of positives forces towards the bottom of the second inversion and head chopper element going into the turn.
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The worlds fastest inversion speaks for its self. It gives both airtime and positive forces in the same element.

​And finally into the final two inversions coming in to the breaks on the way down. 
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The ride is on the short side but still extremely exciting, the elements keep it going.

Regardless of length it’s a great ride.

​I would like to thanks Six Flags  Great America and staff for a very fun and well run event.

​This ride is a must ride!
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Some pics of Maxx Force in action
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A closer look at the restraints, there is plenty of room and we didn't see anybody struggling to fit
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The train design is pretty awesome too
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And of course, there is the Maxx Force Merchandise, at a very reasonable price point. 
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Thanks for reading, now get out there and ride!!! 

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  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - June 22, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain West Coast Racers Update - May 25, 2019
  • Six Flags Great America Maxx Force Construction Update - February 8th, 2019
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest 2018 - September 19, 2018
  • Trip Report: Six Flags Fiesta Texas - September 4, 2018


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Six Flags Great America Maxx Force Construction Update - February 8th, 2019

2/8/2019

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Today we've got a surprise update (even for us)!!

Six Flags Great America sent us some amazing pics and video of Maxx Force construction. The ride is looking great!! Check out the pics and video below. 

* All Pictures and Video courtesy of Six Flags Great America 

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  • Six Flags Magic Mountain Fright Fest 2018 - September 19, 2018
  • Trip Report: Six Flags Fiesta Texas - September 4, 2018
  • Mardi Gras Festival and Hangover POV from Six Flags Great America - July 31, 2018
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain - CraZanity Media Day
  • ​Great American Scream Machine (Backwards) Media Day at Six Flags Over Georgia​


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Mardi Gras Festival and Mardi Gras Hangover Reverse POV from Six Flags Great America

7/31/2018

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Today we've got a dual (or is it duel) report from Six Flags Great America's Mardi Gras Festival, and we've tried to make it seamless enough that you'd never know the video of Mardi Gras Hangover was taken weeks before the actual event. Oops. =)

We've got lots of fun in this update, including probably one of our favorite videos we've ever done on the site (just wait until Cliff rides the world's tallest Star Flyer soon). 

We've also got some amazing pics from JoAnna who headed out to the park last Friday to check out all the food and fun at Mardi Gras. Enjoy!! 

Pictures by JoAnna Michelle
Video by Clifford Lake

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Mardi Gras Festival is running July 27 - August 12.  It takes place in the Mardi Gras section of the park, and will have special food and drink available for purchase via tickets.  There will be a nightly parade as well as fireworks.
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Check-in started at 3:30 p.m., got there just after 4 p.m.  We were given two exit passes upon checking in!  They’re good all season too!  The party didn’t start until 5:30 p.m. where we could watch the Party Gras Show.  It’s just dancers, singers and stilt-walkers performing a little show.  There was a lot of guest interaction, and kids were having fun
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At 6:30 p.m. we were allowed to enter a private viewing area.  Some Looney Tunes characters came out for pictures prior.  Dinner didn’t really start until 7 p.m., but there were non-alcoholic beverages for us while we waited.  We were given food tickets, and a drink ticket to start out.  Of course if we wanted more, the park was happy to give us more.  There was so much food!!!  The Shrimp Po Boys and Jambalaya were really good, as was the Beignets.  Mom and I both had the Southern Hurricane for a drink.  It was really strong!  I’ve tried the Goliath in the past, and that is good as well.
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The Mardi Gras Parade started at 7:30 p.m.  It was a lot of fun.  Everyone involved were throwing beads off the floats, so it was like a parade during Mardi Gras (minus some of the crazy stuff).  They even performed a few songs, where lots of guests were getting involved in the fun.

​We had a really great time, and will be checking out the festivities again this season.


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  • Full Run-Down of New Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2018


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Full Run-Down of Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2018

8/31/2017

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Six Flags Corporation announced their 2018 expansion plans for all of their parks today. For the first time in a few years we really have no leaks, just lots of rumors. We are very excited for a few of the announcements, kind of perplexed by a few based on what they were teasing, but overall happy that some parks are choosing to not just focus on new rides but overall park improvements. 

Hopefully with the new rides will also come general park improvements around those rides. As always we'll start on the West Coast and work our way east. ​​

Be sure to take our poll at the bottom of the article. 


Six Flags Discovery Kingdom

Harley Quinn's Crazy Coaster
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​Time to get twisted! Opening in Spring 2018, an epic new thrill ride attraction is coming your way:

HARLEY QUINN Crazy Coaster, the world's first dueling looping coaster!
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This exciting new figure eight coaster joins our Super Hero line-up of thrill coasters and family fun: SUPERMAN Ultimate Flight, The JOKER, WONDER WOMAN Lasso of Truth and The PENGUIN.

Six Flags Magic Mountain

CraZanity

Click here for the full press release
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​Six Flags Magic Mountain, the undisputed “Thrill Capital of the World,” today unveiled plans for a crazy fun 2018 when CraZanity, the world’s tallest pendulum ride, makes its debut in late spring. At a record-breaking 17-stories in the air, this impressive giant disk will reach speeds up to 75-miles-per-hour, as it whips back and forth—higher and higher to give riders a staggering view of the world below them.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas

Wonder Woman Golden Lasso Coaster
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Debuting in Spring 2018: WONDER WOMAN Golden Lasso Coaster, the world's first single rail coaster, joins our Super Hero line up of BATMAN: The Ride and SUPERMAN: Krypton Coaster to complete the trilogy.

Six Flags Over Texas

Harley Quinn's Spinsanity

​Click here for the full press release
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​HARLEY QUINN Spinsanity features a unique futuristic triple box design that allows the gondola to spin around three separate axes while rotating forward, backwards and sideways simultaneously at up to 70 feet in the air. Seated 24 across with over-the-shoulder harnesses, riders will experience a thrilling combination of negative and positive gravitational forces. By night, the attraction promises to light up the North Texas skies beckoning thrill seekers from near and far.

Six Flags St Louis

Typhoon Twister
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​Debuting in Spring 2018: Typhoon Twister, a new water thrill, is heading to Hurricane Harbor in 2018. Typhoon Twister is the latest addition to the 12-acre water park which is offered free with theme park admission.The hybrid coaster joins our other water park thrills of Bonzai Pipeline, and Tornado.

Six Flags Great America

World's Largest Looping Coaster

Click here for the full press release
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This ride will have riders traveling in unique “face-off” seating. Thrill seekers will go through a whirlwind series of 360° revolutions suspended upside down for the most insane, inverted hang-time of any coaster in the park before reeling down in the opposite direction.

Six Flags Over Georgia

Wicked Cyclone

Click here for the full press release
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​Six Flags Over Georgia—the Thrill Capital of the South—today announced the all-new Twisted Cyclone hybrid roller coaster will arrive in 2018. Twisted Cyclone will offer guests the best of both worlds—a classic wooden structure combined with a modern, steel track for multiple inversions and a smoother, more thrilling riding experience.

Six Flags America

Wahoo River
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​In 2018, Six Flags America debuts the all-new Wahoo River! Wahoo River will be the new centerpiece of Hurricane Harbor Water Park, with a faster current and an endless array of watery surprises. 

Six Flags Great Adventure

Cyborg Cyber Spin
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Click here for the full press release
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​CYBORG Cyber Spin features a unique futuristic triple box design that allows the gondola to spin around three separate axes while rotating forward, backwards and sideways simultaneously at up to 70 feet in the air for intense and continuous movement. Seated 24 across with over-the-shoulder harnesses, riders will experience a thrilling combination of negative and positive gravitational forces. By night—this bold, new attraction promises to light up the New Jersey skies beckoning thrill seekers from near and far.

The Great Escape

Pandemonium
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Debuting Summer 2018: Pandemonium, this sensational spin on a classic thrill ride will have guests catching maximum air delivering fun for families of all ages. This electrifying new attraction will be located in the popular Alpine Fest area in the center of our beautiful park.

Six Flags New England

Harley Quinn's Spinsanity
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​HARLEY QUINN™ Spinsanity, a colossal swing ride that will send guests screaming to new heights towering over 147 feet, is the newest attraction at Six Flags New England!


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  • Justice League Battle for Metropolis Media Night (Six Flags Magic Mountain) 
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  • The Joker Media Day at Six Flags Great America 
  • Justice League Battle for Metropolis Media Day (Six Flags Over Georgia) ​​


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Six Flags Great America Joker Construction Update 

4/17/2017

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Today we're headed to Six Flags Great America to take a look at the first "preview weekend" and also at Joke construction. 

While the official park opening for the season isn't until April 29, just like all those Macy's 2 day sales with a preview day, Great America was open last weekend. It's awesome that the weather was so great for the preview. 

Written by JoAnna Galayda 
Welcome to a beautiful (and quite crowded) Six Flags Great America 
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Because it was so crowded we just did a lap around the park, enjoyed the beautiful weather and of course checked out Joker progress. 
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Trains are being loaded which means testing should be starting soon. 
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The Joker sign 
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And because RD, and the Whizzer is awesome ... 
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Thanks for reading, now that the park is open we should be having some more updates soon. 

Related Updates: 
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  • Six Flags Fiesta Texas kicks off 25 years with Mardi Gras Celebration
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  • Full Run Down of Attractions coming to Six Flags in 2017​


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