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Judge Smails

03-14-2006, 05:08 PM

In case anyone's interested:Link:  <a href="http://sixflags45.com/">http://sixflags45.com/</a>

Heather 8

03-14-2006, 05:14 PM

But do the tickets come with a Guinness towel?

Judge Smails

03-14-2006, 05:21 PM

I just found out about this minutes ago.  They're giving away 45,000 free tickets for opening weekend.  I signed up for Sat., April 1st.  Five minutes later and I see that they've already "sold out" for Sat. and Sun.  So, I guess you can disregard this thread pretty soon.

MadMatt

03-14-2006, 05:31 PM

Any coincidence that it's APRIL 1st?

Judge Smails

03-14-2006, 05:34 PM

All the tickets are officially gone so you can lock up this thread, or ignore it or make more bar towel giveaway jokes.I was able to get two tickets for April 1st.  Anyone else even bother?

ChildofFez

03-14-2006, 05:38 PM

i think i got 2 for march 31st but nothing in my email yet..thanx f0r the heads up

Hosp

03-14-2006, 05:45 PM

Why is it sixflags45.com and not  just sixflags.com/45? I hope you weren't taken.

Marc with a c

03-14-2006, 05:57 PM

Mikey D, you going?

Judge Smails

03-14-2006, 05:58 PM

Hosp wrote: Why is it sixflags45.com and not  just sixflags.com/45? I hope you weren't taken.For the record, it was legit.  The Press Release is on the park's official website:<a href="http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/ParkPress/SixFlagsGreatAdventureCelebrates45Years.html">http://www.sixflags.com/parks/greatadventure/ParkPress/SixFlagsGreatAdventureCelebrates45Years.html</a>

This message was edited by judge_smails on 3-14-06 @ 10:00 PM

mikeyboy

03-14-2006, 06:00 PM

evedder wrote: Mikey D, you going? I can't believe it took 8 posts to get to that.

Sheeplovr

03-14-2006, 06:05 PM

edited because mikey d refrence was already made 

This message was edited by Sheeplovr on 3-14-06 @ 10:06 PM

Marc with a c

03-14-2006, 06:09 PM

mikeyboy wrote: evedder wrote: Mikey D, you going? I can't believe it took 8 posts to get to that.i like the easy ones.

Death Metal Moe

03-14-2006, 06:14 PM

evedder wrote: i like the easy ones.<img src="http://www.askmen.com/specials/2005_top_99/celebs/93_paris_hilton.jpg" border="0" />

Tenbatsuzen

03-14-2006, 07:00 PM

I got 500 passes.

Death Metal Moe

03-14-2006, 07:01 PM

I never liked that place.

Judge Smails

03-14-2006, 08:23 PM

Good news for Mikey D. The site seems to be back up again.  Just as an FYI: a one day pass is about $60.00, so two tickets is $120.00 value.  Even if you don't want em, you can probably unload them on ebay or something for a couple of bucks.Link: <a href="http://sixflags45.com/">http://sixflags45.com/</a>

TheRealEddie

03-14-2006, 08:51 PM

Sold out..Bah, its only six flags..if it had been twelve flags, I'd be really depressed.

King Imp

03-14-2006, 10:31 PM

Will Uncle Junior be there to greet you?

suggums

03-14-2006, 10:36 PM

nothing like standing in hour long lines next to rednecks in budweiser wifebeaters who lack any sort of deodorant, or is six flags different

Tenbatsuzen

03-15-2006, 04:52 AM

Six Flags is under new ownership, and their main goal is pushing the family aspects of the park.  They REALLY want to try and bring the families back.  This entails hiring a TON more employees, including characters, park staff, security, and more.  We'll see what happens.

Judge Smails

03-15-2006, 05:44 AM

I live 20 minutes from there and have been a Season Pass holder for the last six years.  To be honest, they've been promising those improvements every year I've been going.  What might be different this year is that Dan Snyder (of Washington Redskin fame/infamy) recently gained control of Six Flags in a hostile takeover of sorts.  The new business plan is to stop building giant new roller coasters every year, in favor of family rides and attractions and increased corporate sponsorship.  By improving the family atmosphere to something closer to Disney they hope to attract more families (which tend to spend more money) and less of the redneck wife-beater and inner city youth crowds that have made the park somewhat unbearable in the past.That being said; they only gained control back in Dec. so I wonder how many changes they have been able to institute.  As it is, they are opening a giant new wooden roller coaster this year that was already under construction before the takeover.  I know that they're planning more Looney Tunes characters walking around and will be even offering lunches with the character deals.  And for he comic book fans they will be having a new "Justice League" attraction (whatever that might be) with costumed super-heros.

Tenbatsuzen

03-15-2006, 06:36 AM

judge_smails wrote: That being said; they only gained control back in Dec. so I wonder how many changes they have been able to institute. As it is, they are opening a giant new wooden roller coaster this year that was already under construction before the takeover. I know that they're planning more Looney Tunes characters walking around and will be even offering lunches with the character deals. And for he comic book fans they will be having a new "Justice League" attraction (whatever that might be) with costumed super-heros.   The first change is Mr. Six is gone.

Judge Smails

03-15-2006, 06:49 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: The first change is Mr. Six is gone.  Don't be so sure of that:<img height="518" alt="user posted image" src="http://amusementpics.com/GA%20Brochures/2006%20Brochure/Scan1.jpg" width="211" border="0" />

ShelleBink

03-15-2006, 06:56 AM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: Six Flags is under new ownership, and their main goal is pushing the family aspects of the park. They REALLY want to try and bring the families back. This entails hiring a TON more employees, including characters, park staff, security, and more. We'll see what happens.   Cool, I won't be groped after exiting the water rides...

LordJezo

03-15-2006, 07:29 AM

judge_smails wrote: The new business plan is to stop building giant new roller coasters every year, in favor of family rides and attractions and increased corporate sponsorship. That makes it less likely for me to go there.  Disney is for the families, Great Adventure (and other 6 flags) was always for the hardcore coasters.Oh well, at least Cedar Point is only a morning's drive away.

Judge Smails

03-17-2006, 12:57 PM

Not that anyone probably cares, but I just wanted to confirm that this wasn't a scam.  I just received my email with the "Print 'n Go" tickets (a $120.00 value).  Since I already have a season pass I'm probably going to try and unload the tickets for a couple of bucks. All in all, a pretty good deal.I'm still waiting on my Guiness Bar Towel though.  Has anyone heard anything on that?

Tenbatsuzen

03-19-2006, 05:31 PM

judge_smails wrote: Tenbatsuzen wrote: The first change is Mr. Six is gone. Don't be so sure of that:<img width="211" height="518" border="0" src="http://amusementpics.com/GA%20Brochures/2006%20Brochure/Scan1.jpg" alt="user posted image" />   Old material.  I was told on extremely good authority that Six is done as the mascot.

Billy Staples

03-19-2006, 07:24 PM

Mr. 7 told him <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/innocent.gif" border="0" />

HBox

03-19-2006, 07:26 PM

Tenbatsuzen wrote: judge_smails wrote: That being said; they only gained control back in Dec. so I wonder how many changes they have been able to institute. As it is, they are opening a giant new wooden roller coaster this year that was already under construction before the takeover. I know that they're planning more Looney Tunes characters walking around and will be even offering lunches with the character deals. And for he comic book fans they will be having a new "Justice League" attraction (whatever that might be) with costumed super-heros. The first change is Mr. Six is gone.   How....... how did you know his name?

Tenbatsuzen

03-20-2006, 03:33 PM

HBox wrote: Tenbatsuzen wrote: judge_smails wrote: That being said; they only gained control back in Dec. so I wonder how many changes they have been able to institute. As it is, they are opening a giant new wooden roller coaster this year that was already under construction before the takeover. I know that they're planning more Looney Tunes characters walking around and will be even offering lunches with the character deals. And for he comic book fans they will be having a new "Justice League" attraction (whatever that might be) with costumed super-heros. The first change is Mr. Six is gone. How....... how did you know his name?    I work in MARKETING, fanboy.  You don't think we get industry rags telling us about major corporation's advertising campaigns?  Especially companies who are clients?

DVonDudley

04-05-2006, 03:04 PM

I went to Great Adventure on Sunday using the free tickets.Which I would like to thank judge smails for posting on the board.The new wood roller coaster looks great for being about 65% done.There are more Looney Toons stuff.But I had a good time beside waiting on line for 3-4 hours for the Kingda Ka Roller Coaster which did not open till 2 hours after the park opened. Olny to be closed for the day right before my group got on only a mear 4 hours later and limited runs.Then there were the break downs on Superman.So overall was a funtime with friends to only end up discussed for the waits and breakdowns and the poor customer service. 75% of the rides were open and 65% of the food service.Hope others had a better time than me on the other days.

Judge Smails

04-05-2006, 03:20 PM

Sorry to hear you had a bad time but at least the price was right.  I've got my own issues with the place.  As I've stated before I live relatively close so I've been a season pass holder for six years because it's convenient.  Sometimes we just take the kids for a couple of hours as a treat.  Every year they promise that this will be the year that they improve customer service and every year they let me down.  I had my own issues over the weekend but then I've learned from experience not to go there with big expectations.  It's particularly bad now because the schools are still in session so they can't get the summer help yet.  I'd say that 90% of the employees were from Thailand and of those about 5% spoke enough English where you could communicate with them.