As much as I want to believe it’s a new coaster. The shedding skin teaser has me thinking of a demon redo like Loch Ness, while that would be cool, it’s been six years since we got a new coaster and GA is desperately lacking a standout attraction that is world class
Yeah, SFGAm is lacking that true standout coaster… but I don’t think it’s time for that. I can’t think of any park that has added an elite coaster post pandemic (not including projects like Iron Gwazi or Veloci that started pre pandemic). Post pandemic has been all about the family market, which is what a Demon refresh would cater to.
Demon isn’t nearly popular enough to warrant spending millions of dollars on a retrack for. I’d honestly say asides from the some of the kids coasters, it’s probably one of the least popular coasters in the park right now. I’ve never seen it longer than a two train wait in the past year.
Very interesting. Some people are guessing that the park may just give demon a refresher of some sort. I feel if it was getting removed, the park would have realest something about its closer by now.
IF Demon was going away, I think it would close when the park closes for the season. It’s a staple of Fright Fest. So I don’t think the park would have said anything by now. Either way, I’m leaning towards it staying
@@danthecoasterman22 if we get the first giga dive, I honestly would be OK with that but if it’s just a normal cookie cutter clone dive, then I’ll be a little bit upset
Might be reading too much into this clue, but coaster tracks meander like snake skins, and "shedding skin" can be thought of as removing the **oldest** layer. The two oldest coasters at the park are Whizzer (which just got a new control panel) and Demon, which was closed most of last season. If it's closing for good after Fright Fest, then the park would be "shedding skin" by removing its track. This would be consistent with a new coaster opening in 2026 for the 50th anniversary. Also, the multiple "S"s emphasized in the teasers would represent a hissing sound, so potentially a snake theme for the new coaster?
It’s not a mistake. 2015 was the parks 40th season. 1976 was the parks first season. 2026 would be the parks 50th anniversary, 1976 was the parks 1st anniversary. Most parks celebrate milestone seasons and not anniversaries
If they do a clone of Dr Diabolical that would be so dumb, Goliath already is a coaster with basically a 90 degree drop, a backwards immelman, short track length etc. basically checks off all the marks as a dive coaster. Hoping for a custom layout of some sort.
We need a long ride not our 4th short ride in a row. All these recent rides have less than 30 seconds of prime ride time. I love maxx force but it barely has 20 seconds of prime ride time. That's horrible for a park of this size and serving a large metro area.
@brandoncole5533 agreeed. Something actually unique or a 3 train operation giga or multi launch or mack hyper. Something that isnt at every park already
@@danthecoasterman22 Mt wife went on hurt her neck and head badly told the workers even went to the front desk and was told just don't go back on sadly until someone is badly injured I feel it will keep happening it's a great ride but it's time to retire it
Typically if a snake sheds skin, when it's done it looks shiny and brand new, so I'll agree with the repaint/freshening up of the Demon. Now, stretching a bit but snakes shed when they are growing. Could it be that they are adding two inversions to bring the number of inversions up to six, thus the number clue in the eye, and maybe the rebrand. Definitely a longshot, but possible.
I still think Demon is getting an overhaul. New Vekoma Trains, new tunnel and rock work, fire effects, and mist. The old soundtrack will be back or an updated one. Maybe that entire Area will be rethemed to a Himalayan mountain village or something. The little hints "shedding skin" like what's old is new again. "looks can be deceiving" as it's an older smaller coaster.
The letters in the eyes translate to SA. (San Antonio). It’s gotta be Dr. Diabolical dive…only question is whether it replaces demon or goes next to it. If B&M can fix their trademark rattle that seems to be plaguing all its new coasters, it’s a really solid 8 or 8.5/10 addition. If the rattle is there- a disappointing 6.5/10. (Sheikra gives me a headache). Still, 2 significant additions in 2 years is a big win.
We need a new coaster thats actually good after a 6 year gap. a refurbishment of demon after all this time would be so dissapointing. I do hope they combine the go karts and buccaneer cause that would finally let us cut straight from demons area to DC universe
A Demon refurbishment for the 50th would be great. Pays great homage to the history while preserving its future. Also they probably would not build a pathway across the park if they removed BB and go karts. There’s a service road that will not be going anywhere, so if they wanted to add a pathway they would have to build a bridge over the service road. I doubt they would do that
I think that they could be teasing a potential new ride replacing buccaneer battle because on the second teaser they posted on instagram they put it lies thRougH the demonS eyeS which buccaneer battle sits right across from demon so if it’s something to do with a new ride replacing buccaneer battle it think we could see a compact rmc single rail coaster or a compact dive coaster if they are strategic with the land but we will have to wait and see
Wordle answer is 7, which could mean 7 seat rows on a dive coaster or it would be the 7th dive coaster in America. Whatever they are building, I do think it will incorporate BB plot in some way. And the more they tease the less likely it is for fright fest imo
@@danthecoasterman22 if its a mini dive im going to be extremely dissapointed... we didnt wait 6 years for something that lame and its probably gonna be rough asf too
@@Verdelite I disagree. I understand a dive is not the most exciting addition for enthusiasts, but they are still solid rides. I’d be happy if it’s a dive. And all the gusts would eat it up, which is good long term
3 things one i went there yesterday it was rain my hole body got stoke and i was in the que of ragging bull when like 30 mins when by it was worth it cyan train top top favor. two they can put a B&M dive coaster there. 3 i getting all my rides in of demon i don't wana it remove.
Imo a retheme for demon for the 50th is a waste of money, its not a unique ride. Get rid of it and put in something custom from intamin or vekoma that's unique and multi launch. Something with high capacity and has a long duration. The park needs something unique and long. Tired of clones, demon like it or not is just an arrow looper.
I agree the park could use something unique that has solid capacity and isn’t a short ride, many of the additions over the past two decades aren’t that. But I don’t think a Demon refresh would be a waste of money, it checks a lot of boxes for the park and preserving it is a good option
@@danthecoasterman22 I understand I just don't want that to be the "only" thing they do for the 50th. I'm tried of looking at the buccaneer battle plot of land and the surrounding areas sit and rot. I hope six flags can do a retheme of the entire area like Carrowinds or Kings Dominion.
@@bobbywaszak4102 that’s fair. I mean, look at how much SFGAd got. Cedar Fair has nothing to do with whatever is being teased. If we got half of what SFGAd got, that would be a W imo
As much as I want to believe it’s a new coaster. The shedding skin teaser has me thinking of a demon redo like Loch Ness, while that would be cool, it’s been six years since we got a new coaster and GA is desperately lacking a standout attraction that is world class
I know…
@@Chasincoasters you know what the teaser means? I mean it feels like retrack
@@legendbaon8752 yeah
Yeah, SFGAm is lacking that true standout coaster… but I don’t think it’s time for that. I can’t think of any park that has added an elite coaster post pandemic (not including projects like Iron Gwazi or Veloci that started pre pandemic). Post pandemic has been all about the family market, which is what a Demon refresh would cater to.
Demon isn’t nearly popular enough to warrant spending millions of dollars on a retrack for. I’d honestly say asides from the some of the kids coasters, it’s probably one of the least popular coasters in the park right now. I’ve never seen it longer than a two train wait in the past year.
Very interesting. Some people are guessing that the park may just give demon a refresher of some sort. I feel if it was getting removed, the park would have realest something about its closer by now.
IF Demon was going away, I think it would close when the park closes for the season. It’s a staple of Fright Fest. So I don’t think the park would have said anything by now. Either way, I’m leaning towards it staying
BUCANEER BATTLE IS DOWN, I think we will get the announcement on Thursday!!!
I’m not sure! I feel like they will announce an announcement date at some point… but maybe not!
@@danthecoasterman22 I just thought about it but what if the 3:00 every teaser stands for 300 ft??? First giga dive???
@@legendbaon8752 I don’t personally think so… but I’ve seen others say that so you’re not alone
@@danthecoasterman22 if we get the first giga dive, I honestly would be OK with that but if it’s just a normal cookie cutter clone dive, then I’ll be a little bit upset
@@danthecoasterman22 no announcement today, but are you gonna make a new video soon? It’s finally next week.
Might be reading too much into this clue, but coaster tracks meander like snake skins, and "shedding skin" can be thought of as removing the **oldest** layer. The two oldest coasters at the park are Whizzer (which just got a new control panel) and Demon, which was closed most of last season. If it's closing for good after Fright Fest, then the park would be "shedding skin" by removing its track.
This would be consistent with a new coaster opening in 2026 for the 50th anniversary. Also, the multiple "S"s emphasized in the teasers would represent a hissing sound, so potentially a snake theme for the new coaster?
I think the capital letters in the teasers will end up spelling Wrath of Rakshasa after all the teasters are out out… but who knows!
@@danthecoasterman22 There's definitely more than two "S"s, so it's not that
@@brianfoss571 good point
Appreciate the shoutout! 😂
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Awesome!
Thank you! Cheers!
The meaning of the coaster name is……. those demons who haunt cemeteries, eat the flesh of men, and drink the milk of cows dry as if by magic
I’ve seen some even more graphic stuff too
New sign this past weekend was "Walk the Plank".
I saw that online. Have not been able to get to the park to see for myself
Roksasha. I'll I know is it'll have 2 drops of 205 ft. With a cobra roll, immelman, loop and inline twist. With barrel roll to go for dive loop revord
Inversion record?
Great America's 50th is in 2026 because the park opened in May of 1976 while the 40 seasons being in 2015 was a little mistake they made
It’s not a mistake. 2015 was the parks 40th season. 1976 was the parks first season. 2026 would be the parks 50th anniversary, 1976 was the parks 1st anniversary. Most parks celebrate milestone seasons and not anniversaries
B&M dive in the Buccaneer Battle and go-kart plots. Thats my guess. Demon is staying put. RMC American Eagle is never happening.
Whatever they are teasing, I think I’m leaning towards BB plot, I agree.
Lol
@@fireicemetal you called me a madman, but what I predicted came to pass.
If they do a clone of Dr Diabolical that would be so dumb, Goliath already is a coaster with basically a 90 degree drop, a backwards immelman, short track length etc. basically checks off all the marks as a dive coaster. Hoping for a custom layout of some sort.
The average guest would see no similarity between the two. I agree I’d like to see something custom though
We need a long ride not our 4th short ride in a row.
All these recent rides have less than 30 seconds of prime ride time.
I love maxx force but it barely has 20 seconds of prime ride time. That's horrible for a park of this size and serving a large metro area.
@brandoncole5533 agreeed. Something actually unique or a 3 train operation giga or multi launch or mack hyper. Something that isnt at every park already
Demon can be very violent on the head so many get off holding their jaws and heads so it needs new restraints or better head holders
New Vekoma trains would fix that issue. If you’re tall enough you can avoid the headbanging though. Obviously can’t teach that unfortunately
@@danthecoasterman22 Mt wife went on hurt her neck and head badly told the workers even went to the front desk and was told just don't go back on sadly until someone is badly injured I feel it will keep happening it's a great ride but it's time to retire it
They broke ground today the ride will be across from the demon we were there today
I’ve been seeing lots of activity at the BB the past couple days!
Typically if a snake sheds skin, when it's done it looks shiny and brand new, so I'll agree with the repaint/freshening up of the Demon. Now, stretching a bit but snakes shed when they are growing. Could it be that they are adding two inversions to bring the number of inversions up to six, thus the number clue in the eye, and maybe the rebrand. Definitely a longshot, but possible.
Interesting idea! The first thing I thought of with the number 6 was inversions
I was thinking the 6 meant either 2026 or just dumb 6 flags branding
@@alexkoehler2001 someone somewhere brought up 6th B&M in the park (have to include Iron Wolf)
Their best thrill ride is a flat ride
Sky Striker?
I still think Demon is getting an overhaul. New Vekoma Trains, new tunnel and rock work, fire effects, and mist. The old soundtrack will be back or an updated one. Maybe that entire Area will be rethemed to a Himalayan mountain village or something. The little hints "shedding skin" like what's old is new again. "looks can be deceiving" as it's an older smaller coaster.
Solid thoughts! A Demon overhaul would be fantastic.
@@danthecoasterman22 yeah makes complete sense if next year is the 50th anniversary season.
@@StevenVasconcellos especially since it’s also Demon’s 50th (minus two years as Turn of the Century)
The park has so many plots of land avail right now to work with save Demon for another time its still a fun ride
I wouldn’t say many spots available, but definitely a couple
@@danthecoasterman22 yeah more then just the Demons plot forsure
Who is here after six flags announced this
I’m still here!!
The letters in the eyes translate to SA. (San Antonio). It’s gotta be Dr. Diabolical dive…only question is whether it replaces demon or goes next to it. If B&M can fix their trademark rattle that seems to be plaguing all its new coasters, it’s a really solid 8 or 8.5/10 addition. If the rattle is there- a disappointing 6.5/10. (Sheikra gives me a headache). Still, 2 significant additions in 2 years is a big win.
Correct on getting 2 additions in 2 years
We need a new coaster thats actually good after a 6 year gap. a refurbishment of demon after all this time would be so dissapointing. I do hope they combine the go karts and buccaneer cause that would finally let us cut straight from demons area to DC universe
A Demon refurbishment for the 50th would be great. Pays great homage to the history while preserving its future. Also they probably would not build a pathway across the park if they removed BB and go karts. There’s a service road that will not be going anywhere, so if they wanted to add a pathway they would have to build a bridge over the service road. I doubt they would do that
@@danthecoasterman22yeah the only way is if they would make the service road into a tunnel
Screamscape is saying that it could be a clone of Dr. Diabolical’s Cliffhanger
I’ve always been saying something like Dr. D would be great. I’d hope for something original though
I'm sad about Roaring Rapids, I've been on it and it's so fun, are they closing it for good??? or a revamp??
The park has not stated anything so we aren’t sure what’s going on. I wouldn’t expect it to open this season
II think with the S is capitalize S&S manufacturer of this may maybe the S&S access coaster
Potentially!
I think that they could be teasing a potential new ride replacing buccaneer battle because on the second teaser they posted on instagram they put it lies thRougH the demonS eyeS which buccaneer battle sits right across from demon so if it’s something to do with a new ride replacing buccaneer battle it think we could see a compact rmc single rail coaster or a compact dive coaster if they are strategic with the land but we will have to wait and see
I’m not sure if the BB plot alone is big enough for a large scale coaster, unless it’s a shuttle (like Deja Vu)
Where’s McLovin
Probably getting a +1 in some obscure location
i feel like they are refurbishing Demon and renaming it Wrath of Rakshasa
I have a hard time believing they would rename it if it was refurbed
@@danthecoasterman22 thats just a theory. A COASTER THEORY
@@user-sj5uk1vr9o fair fair. Nobody knows what’s happening haha
funny enough a Rakshasa is in fact a demon itself
It's a separate cosster!
what do you think of the teaser they posted today?
Wordle answer is 7, which could mean 7 seat rows on a dive coaster or it would be the 7th dive coaster in America. Whatever they are building, I do think it will incorporate BB plot in some way. And the more they tease the less likely it is for fright fest imo
@@danthecoasterman22 if its a mini dive im going to be extremely dissapointed... we didnt wait 6 years for something that lame and its probably gonna be rough asf too
@@Verdelite I disagree. I understand a dive is not the most exciting addition for enthusiasts, but they are still solid rides. I’d be happy if it’s a dive. And all the gusts would eat it up, which is good long term
@@danthecoasterman22 if it’s a big one it’s okay but mini dives are so lame and rough
Lol looks like son of beast
Haha yeah, it does now that you bring it up 😂
3 things one i went there yesterday it was rain my hole body got stoke and i was in the que of ragging bull when like 30 mins when by it was worth it cyan train top top favor. two they can put a B&M dive coaster there. 3 i getting all my rides in of demon i don't wana it remove.
I was there too. Rain got me soaked! I also got stuck on Aquaman, got free flash passes! Great day even though the rain was there.
@@joyride-coasters fr
I was there yesterday as well, I left a couple minutes before it started raining :)
Pretty sure its just a haunted house for fright fest
Definitely could be, I wouldn’t rule it out yet. But I think the more teasers they put out, the less and less likely it is something for Fright Fest
It’s rakshasa symbol.
What are you referring to?
I'll cry if im right but I'm less optimistic than you about Demon staying
Gotta get that positivity going! Or if they announce it, we just pull another Whizzer
🤔
What could it be??
Imo a retheme for demon for the 50th is a waste of money, its not a unique ride. Get rid of it and put in something custom from intamin or vekoma that's unique and multi launch. Something with high capacity and has a long duration. The park needs something unique and long. Tired of clones, demon like it or not is just an arrow looper.
I agree the park could use something unique that has solid capacity and isn’t a short ride, many of the additions over the past two decades aren’t that. But I don’t think a Demon refresh would be a waste of money, it checks a lot of boxes for the park and preserving it is a good option
@@danthecoasterman22 I understand I just don't want that to be the "only" thing they do for the 50th. I'm tried of looking at the buccaneer battle plot of land and the surrounding areas sit and rot. I hope six flags can do a retheme of the entire area like Carrowinds or Kings Dominion.
@@bobbywaszak4102 that’s fair. I mean, look at how much SFGAd got. Cedar Fair has nothing to do with whatever is being teased. If we got half of what SFGAd got, that would be a W imo