SFGAm Coaster

TriBiggar,

Actually the waterpark is not a rumor.  It is part of the proposed Six Flags Entertainment Village which also includes employee housing, conference center, and other things.  It was proposed back in 1998 to the Planning Comission (scroll about halfway down on the links):

http://www.gurnee.il.us/plan_comm/pc_minutes/1998/07-15-98.html

http://www.gurnee.il.us/plan_comm/pc_minutes/1998/08-19-98.html

A lot of things have changed since then.  Hopefully, someone else can let us know the current status.

As far as Whizzer and Demon go, as long as there are enough people to ride it, the coasters will stay.  Whizzer, when I saw it this year, always had a line.  The only issue with the ride is its unique powered trains/spiral lift.  From what I understand, there are electric motors in each train that power the train up the lift.  This is the reason that Whizzer shuts down with the slightest bit of rain.  If this is indeed accurate, maybe the lift and trains can be powered by an alternate means that is more cost effective.  Whizzer is a vital link in SFGAm's line of coasters. 

I was able to ride Ice Mountain Splash once this year.  I had hoped with the new sponsership, the ride would be open all season.  When was it open?  Memorial to Labor Day?

TriBiggar, ALF, stoogemanmoe

Hometown Fun Machine is original (although relocated in 1977 when Fort Fun was added).  My biggest wish for next year's addition:  warm water in ALL bathrooms!  The only bathroom with warm water is in SW Territory!

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Perry

SFGAm home park for 25 years
Experience the Force in THX

Yeah I would like to know the current status about the Waterpark deal too, is it still in the works or what?  I think if Six Flags added a Waterpark and a resort that would be the perfect reason to get a big coaster to draw the people in.

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In regards to IMS schedule, I believe it is in the timeframe mentioned.  However, I'm not too sure.  I know that it wasn't open during Fright Fest and in April or May (partially due to V2 and the rest due to scheduling) so, it most likely falls into there.
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"If two coaster trains almost hit each other, why is it called a near miss and not a near hit?"