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Joe Matt 14-09-2005 00:10
Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
http://coasterbuzz.com/2005-255-687028.htm

FINALLY! As many remeber, this delapadated place was the home of the FIRST Warp Party for 2003. Well, it's closing, and not to surprising as it's bascially a wasteland for old retired Six Flags rides.

KyleGilbert45 14-09-2005 00:48
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
I'm not suprised to hear this either. I really wasn't too impressed in 2003, but I guess I was spoiled with Disney for 3 seasons before that too.

KelliV 14-09-2005 09:20
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
YAY!!!! I got so lost when I was there in '03. All I could remember was wandering around for 45 minutes trying to find where dinner was and then trying to find the exit. Talk about a poorly executed park planning!

Madison 14-09-2005 13:16
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
In fact, Astroworld is arranged in much the same way as many other theme parks and, all things considered, was planned pretty well. The park suffered because of an ongoing parking dispute with its neighbor, the Astrodome, and its friends. Two weeks ago, the dispute ended with Six Flags unable to continue using the stadiums' parking lot for its park, forcing them to build a parking garage or abandon the park.

Attendance at the park has been faltering for years as Six Flags has not infused capital into the park. Why would they? There's nowhere for anyone to park.

It's sad to see a park go, even one that has come to be as underwhelming as Astroworld. What's worse is that it may be first in a line of Six Flags parks to go under. I wouldn't be too shocked to see in the future that Six Flags New Orleans closes, as does Six Flags America, Six Flags Elitch Gardens, and Six Flags Darien Lake.

Joe Matt 14-09-2005 13:39
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by M. Krass
In fact, Astroworld is arranged in much the same way as many other theme parks and, all things considered, was planned pretty well. The park suffered because of an ongoing parking dispute with its neighbor, the Astrodome, and its friends. Two weeks ago, the dispute ended with Six Flags unable to continue using the stadiums' parking lot for its park, forcing them to build a parking garage or abandon the park.

Attendance at the park has been faltering for years as Six Flags has not infused capital into the park. Why would they? There's nowhere for anyone to park.

It's sad to see a park go, even one that has come to be as underwhelming as Astroworld. What's worse is that it may be first in a line of Six Flags parks to go under. I wouldn't be too shocked to see in the future that Six Flags New Orleans closes, as does Six Flags America, Six Flags Elitch Gardens, and Six Flags Darien Lake.
I think America will stick as it's the only park in that neck of the woods (PKD is 2 hours south), but the rest may close.

As much as I HATE the park, it will be sad seeing the only USA Pipeline coaster close. That was a unique experience. :)

Koko Ed 15-09-2005 22:22
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by M. Krass
In fact, Astroworld is arranged in much the same way as many other theme parks and, all things considered, was planned pretty well. The park suffered because of an ongoing parking dispute with its neighbor, the Astrodome, and its friends. Two weeks ago, the dispute ended with Six Flags unable to continue using the stadiums' parking lot for its park, forcing them to build a parking garage or abandon the park.

Attendance at the park has been faltering for years as Six Flags has not infused capital into the park. Why would they? There's nowhere for anyone to park.

It's sad to see a park go, even one that has come to be as underwhelming as Astroworld. What's worse is that it may be first in a line of Six Flags parks to go under. I wouldn't be too shocked to see in the future that Six Flags New Orleans closes, as does Six Flags America, Six Flags Elitch Gardens, and Six Flags Darien Lake.
What's wrong with Darien Lake?
They always seem to have good attendance.

Conor Ryan 15-09-2005 22:41
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
...I hope Matt's Comments in the podcast doesn't have anything to do with it...
(couldn't resist matt)

Well I wonder where all the parts are gonna end up now? Scattered throughout all the other parts? Scrap Metal? Made into robots?

Elgin Clock 16-09-2005 01:20
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JosephM
As much as I HATE the park, it will be sad seeing the only USA Pipeline coaster close. That was a unique experience. :)
Define pipeline coaster please? If it's what I think you are talking about, there may be one in Six Flags New England.

Madison 16-09-2005 01:32
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Elgin Clock
Define pipeline coaster please? If it's what I think you are talking about, there may be one in Six Flags New England.
There's not.

Ultra Twister is one of a handful of Togo-designed pipeline coasters that are still operating. It was installed originally at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey for the 1985 season before being moved to Texas in 1990.

There is a good chance that some of Astroworld's rides will be relocated, but because Ultra Twister is so old, it's worth more as parts. It won't ever operate again.

Sadly, the same is true of Greezed Lightnin', which is a shame, really, because it's a great ride in amazing condition. It'll probably go for parts to maintain the handful of operating shuttle loop coasters scattered about the country -- most likely its cousin in Kentucky.

Also, Ed -- Darien Lake consistently underperforms. The Buffalo/Rochester market isn't big enough to support a major regional theme park. Six Flags hasn't spent much money there for just this reason. It does nothing for them.

Elgin Clock 16-09-2005 01:45
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by M. Krass
There's not.

Ultra Twister is one of a handful of Togo-designed pipeline coasters that are still operating. It was installed originally at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey for the 1985 season before being moved to Texas in 1990.
Wow.. sic coaster! That looks cool.
Yeah, by pipeline, I was thinkin' the new water coaster in Six Flags NE which debuted this year.

Can't find any good pics of it though.. Have to take one next time I go there.
(horray for being a season pass holder)

Just a website with more renderings than real pics:
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/neweng...s/typhoon.html

xzvrw2 16-09-2005 07:50
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
hmmmm I didn't go because I was helping take the legs off our 2003 championship robot (teamed with 111 and 469) So I missed the opportunity to go.....haha. I instead went to papasitos with the engineers and had dinner. If anyone is in Houston again I highly recommend that place.

Stevie

Madison 16-09-2005 12:53
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Elgin Clock
Wow.. sic coaster! That looks cool.
Yeah, by pipeline, I was thinkin' the new water coaster in Six Flags NE which debuted this year.

Can't find any good pics of it though.. Have to take one next time I go there.
(horray for being a season pass holder)

Just a website with more renderings than real pics:
http://www.sixflags.com/parks/neweng...s/typhoon.html

That is a ProSlide Tornado. They're in danger of disappearing as they're, in fact, popping up like weeds all over the place.

Clark Gilbert 16-09-2005 19:28
Re: Six Flags Closes Astroworld
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by JosephM
I think America will stick as it's the only park in that neck of the woods (PKD is 2 hours south), but the rest may close.

As much as I HATE the park, it will be sad seeing the only USA Pipeline coaster close. That was a unique experience. :)
That was by far the best part of the park. Awesome ride, awesome memories.


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