Rustbucket Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 I was planning to come to SFGAm for over a month since I was going to be in Chicago area. I had about 3 hours to spend at the park. With the shooting last night in the parking lot, I really did not know what to expect. I got to the park around 2 pm. There was no parking lit attendant. No one was collecting $35 parking fee or checking parking pass. It may be that they are having staffing issue or something but not expected. There were several Gurnee police cars patrolling the lot though. About 1/4 of the rides were closed including Maxx Force, Viper, and American Eagle. I was looking forward to Maxx Force. Oh well... Only new coaster credit was The Joker (416). Interesting coaster but not something impressive. Goliath is still a wonderful coaster. I enjoy these original RMC wooden coasters much better than retrofit steel RMC coasters. X-Flight, Batman and Raging Bull were just as I remembered them. They are enjoyable B&M coasters yet none of them stand out. Later on, Viper opened back up. This is an underrated wooden coaster. Another one of those Cyclone clones but it this is much better than original. Overall, I was not really impressed with this park. This park used to be one of the better run SF parks but not sure anymore. This is my last trip to this park for 2022. I am hoping that things improve for Six Flags and see new investments in these parks in the near future. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDMC01 Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 Good trip report; I haven't been there since 2008! That Goliath picture looks familiar but different as Iron Wolf used to be back there. I also enjoyed Viper, Batman and Raging Bull when I went. Have you ridden Whizzer? I liked this one as well. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustbucket Posted August 16, 2022 Author Share Posted August 16, 2022 I enjoy Whizzer but did not have time to ride it today. I do love the history behind that coaster. Very unique one at that. I really did not like Iron Wolf. For that matter, I am not a fan of stand up coasters. Goliath is a good wooden coaster. I still like Lightning Rod and Outlaw Run better though. This will get the longest wait out of all rides here. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted August 16, 2022 Share Posted August 16, 2022 That's sad to hear about state of the park. It was my 2nd favorite SIX park outside MM. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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