Well, the Monster Plantation is to become Monster Mansion:

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/rides/...terMansion.aspx

Well, the Monster Plantation is to become Monster Mansion:

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/rides/...terMansion.aspx

Sigh.......

Where to begin.

Well it's good that they're keeping the concept and characters, but why on Earth would they change the name from Plantation to Mansion?

This is what happens when ya let Yankees make decisions.

Well, that and when you have a guy from Disney running the company nowadays.

I know someone who just found out today he won't be at Kings Island closing weekend. Some things are just too important and need to be said goodbye to.

http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/breaki...ory/441775.html

http://www.accessatlanta.com/events/conten...on_atlanta.html

Well, the Monster Plantation is to become Monster Mansion:

http://www.sixflags.com/overGeorgia/rides/...terMansion.aspx

Sigh.......

Where to begin.

Well it's good that they're keeping the concept and characters, but why on Earth would they change the name from Plantation to Mansion?

This is what happens when ya let Yankees make decisions.

How long do you have to live in Atlanta to not be considered a "yankee" any more?

http://www.al.com/living/birminghamnews/ne....xml&coll=2

New Digs For Old Monsters:

http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printe...onster0513.html

^ It seems like you've been looking forward to this Saturday for quite some time. You plan on checking out the changes anytime soon?

I post news from all parks I think others here would have an interest in...yet Monster Plantation was one of my favorite rides, ever. I can't say I look forward to Monster Mansion, more that I look toward it with trepidation. Yes, I will see it, in due time...

Terpy, who hasn't been to Six Flags Over Georgia this year. . . yet...

I post news from all parks I think others here would have an interest in...

And many of us appreciate it - thank you!

You are more than welcome. I also attempt to restrain myself from posting that Great Adventure bought two new trash cans or moved one six inches to the left!

You are more than welcome. I also attempt to restrain myself from posting that Great Adventure bought two new trash cans or moved one six inches to the left!

And we thank you for that as well

And now it can be told. What ALMOST, and I do mean ALMOST, happened:

http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/arc...s-saturday.aspx

Thank goodness this did not happen...

Bring Your Little Monsters:

AUSTELL, Ga., May 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Beginning Saturday, May 16, guests at Six Flags Over Georgia can experience the new and improved Monster Mansion family dark ride featuring more 4D effects than any other ride in the world. Monster Mansion boasts eight new animatronic monsters, a major makeover to the existing 97 animatronic monsters and upgraded technology guaranteed to have the young and young at heart returning to ride again and again.

The four-minute boat voyage through Monster Mansion allows human visitors to witness, and for the first time, actually take part in the Monsters' family reunion picnic. Twelve new interactive elements will keep guests engaged and entertained as they witness a close-up encounter with a monster in the marsh and feel the heat from a chili cook-off among several other surprises. The ride's new Monster photographer and his faithful assistant, Nestor, will be on hand to capture every moment....

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/Bring-Your-L...42449.html?.v=1

If I'm ever at SFOG, I'll have to check out that ride. Sounds like a lot of fun

AUSTELL - "It was awesome!" exclaimed Justin Osofisan, a third-grade student at Mount Paran Christian School, after he rode Six Flags' Monster Mansion.

The third-grade chorus from Mount Paran Christian School in Marietta was part of a group of about 100 people who got a sneak peek at Six Flags' Monster Mansion, formerly known as Monster Plantation, on Thursday afternoon. The chorus serenaded the group with the ride's infectious theme song before people climbed aboard the six-person boats to travel through the monster family picnic.

The newly "re-furred" Monster Mansion reopens to the public on Saturday.

"Reopening Monster Mansion is very special for us because it's the tried and true location in the park that families can enjoy together," said Park President Melinda Ashcraft. "It was important to preserve something we thought was history. Millions of people have ridden this as a family." ...

http://www.mdjonline.com/content/index/sho...tem/133234.html

See also this thorough review from The Atlanta Journal Constitution:

...Waiting just outside the exit to eavesdrop on their reactions was Gary Goddard, the ex-Disney Imagineer whose company built the old monster ride in 1981 and remade the new one for a 2009 kind of audience.

“Did you hear that?!” he whispered. ” ‘Best ride ever. Awesome.’ Rar! See that? They’re making monster faces!”

Other audiences were impressed, too. Phil Mendez, another former Disney guy who worked on the old and new monster rides, said it turned out better than he expected: “These guys did a heck of a job re-furring those characters,” he said....

Good friends and Six Flags Over Georgia fans and experts Robert and Peggy Ulrich get quoted too!

http://www.ajc.com/services/content/printe...chbuzz0516.html

Very nice write-up by Jim Hill Media:

http://jimhillmedia.com/blogs/jim_hill/arc...ck-to-life.aspx

I've been to SFOG quite a few times but Never rode Monster Plantation, Mine Train, or Wile E. Coyote Canyon Blaster. I always end up re-riding Goliath and Mindbender all day...