Three hurt, one in medically induced coma, after Fright Fest fight at Six Flags America

I haven't been here in 11 years, so I don't recall; are there metal detectors at SFA's gate?

I appreciate the +1's, but I'm asking because I actually want to know the answer. :)

I haven't been to SFA in close to 5 years...they were still there then, and SFoG still has theirs. I think proximity to metropolitan areas has a lot to do with it...

Why does every news story about Six Flags involve someone getting hurt? Other than ride announcements, SF articles are almost always bad. I hope everyone recovers.

Yeah, cuz Sicks Flagzs SUX!@@#!!

*Every* news story about *anything* related to the amusement industry is either about an announcement or someone getting hurt. The news vultures eat that kind of stuff up. Not to mention, this happened in the parking lot, not inside the gates, and that parking lot is essentially a war zone.

Thabto said:

Why does every news story about Six Flags involve someone getting hurt? Other than ride announcements, SF articles are almost always bad. I hope everyone recovers.

Cedar fair hides it from the media better than SF does.

From SixFlags.com/America, under Park Policies section on Guest Safety:

"Guests must pass through an electronic security screening system at the Front Gate turnstiles."

Which I assume is corporate-ese for metal detectors.

A war zone.
And for all that you only have to pay 25 bucks.

gamerguy said:
Cedar fair hides it from the media better than SF does.

If anything, I think Cedar Fair's higher ticketing and season pass pricing helps reduce the amount of riff-raff coming into the park each summer.

I've been saying that for years.

Oh for the love of Gonch: ;~P

http://coasterbuzz.com/Forums/Topic/safety---six-flags-vs-cedar-fair/2#909576

Why does everyone hate Riff Raff?

slithernoggin said:

From SixFlags.com/America, under Park Policies section on Guest Safety:

"Guests must pass through an electronic security screening system at the Front Gate turnstiles."

Which I assume is corporate-ese for metal detectors.

And metal detectors prevent parking lot fights how?

They don't, and I don't think anyone here implied that they do.

My last visit to SFA was decades ago, but it is the only park I have ever been to in which I felt intimidated by other guests. They blatantly cut in line frequently throughout the day, and as my buddy and I were exiting the gate, some thugs were hollering at us about our appearance, calling me a "Marylin Manson lookin' queer," and my friend "(EXPLETIVE) Howard Stern." They just wanted to pick a fight, but we quietly walked by, ignoring them.

Please note, I am not telling this story to badmouth Six Flags. The area is the problem, not the park or park brand.

I must just live the thug life.

Been to SFA twice (2003 & 2010) and while the general area is clearly questionable, we have run into nothing but overtly nice people and I'd put the staff among the best at any SF park we've been to over the years.

Nothing but good opinions of SFA.

Maybe they fixed the problem after my visit. I can't remember when I went last, but I believe it was 2001 or 2002.

My last visit was in 2003, and the staff was ok; other than a couple apathetic, grumpy teenagers, there were no shining employees worth writing home about. It was the clientele that sucked. Encountered hoards of line jumpers and general dipsh**tery pretty much everywhere.

I've been three times with no issues. The staff is semi lethargic but not terrible. DC/Bmore is a crappy place overall, but I never had anything but enjoyable visits.