The Monumental History of Goliath at Six Flags Over Georgia

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thank you all so much for any and all support shown on this documentary! Love yall! 😎

[@kiwikiwi2483]

This ride means so much to me. It's the ride that killed my fear of rollercoasters and helped me prove that I can get over anything with enough courage. So many memories i have of riding this with my friends and family!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Love that for you! Love the story and thanks for sharing it! I had the same experience but with the hulk at islands of adventure!

[@TheJohnmurphy516]

lol it did the same thing for me. how can i be afraid of the scorcher when the goliath's makes it look like a kids ride?

[@limitless.coasterdoc477]

Same!!!!

[@lephantine]

thats the same reason i rode it as my first coaster

[@sovietunion2.02]

Same here dude

[@Scuba4Steve]

I once ripped my shorts down the butt from sitting on the rail at Goliath. I went home, changed my shorts, came back, and rode Goliath. lol I had ridden it many times before that. I lived 20 minutes away from SFOG

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Haha that's why they say don't sit on the rail! 😆 But at least the story had a happy Goliath ending!

[@Scuba4Steve]

@@ThemeParksUncovered that and I saw someone face plant before too

[@yellowslotcar]

Yoo, Over GA is my home park! Goliath rocks!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Goliath definitely rocks!

[@StorybookAmusement]

I love the use of in-the-moment type footage to tell Goliah's story. Well done!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thanks Matt! I truly appreciate that & glad you enjoyed it! 😎🙏🏽

[@kenyasinski6978]

Thanks!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thank you so much for that generous Super Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@rollercoasterronda9037]

When I was very young, I remember riding The Great Gasp, FreeFall, & the Looping Starship. Thanks so much for making this video! Goliath is a wonderful coaster and that helix turn around section always makes my feet tingle. Love it! We are lucky to have it here in North Georgia.🌻🧡

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Very very true that we're lucky to have it!

[@connorbruce267]

Thank you so much for this video. Goliath is my favorite coaster ever, as a kid I was terrified of it, but I was hooked the first time I was on it. To see my city from the top of Goliath is unforgettable and the drop after too

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

So glad I could make this video that you enjoyed! Really was a blast to make and one I’m proud of! Thanks also for sharing your story about this ride! I’ll always love this coaster!

[@haroldisintrouble]

Its so funny and cool seeing the old 2000s footage and the long lines its like watching a time capsule. In a year it'll be 20 years of Goliath and all that footage will be vintage

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

So so true! The second half of the video is my favorite with showing the footage from 2006. So cool to look back on it. Just crazy that there will be a day nowadays where you can just walk on to Goliath with no wait and bypass the line…but back then you always had to wait. Footage is definitely a time capsule!

[@AmusementVision]

This brought back so many memories from videos I used to watch when I was younger right around the time this ride open. Honestly seeing someone finally make a video documenting the history of this ride truly made my day . Amazing work!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thank you for watching and acknowledging this documentary! Glad you enjoyed it and honestly it was an enjoyable subject to cover! But I appreciate the love shown on it!

[@mikeybeeee07]

Expertly written, perfectly narrated and the editing was remarkable. I loved seeing this footage with your narration. I remember De Ja Vu, Wheelie and Viper. The history of Six Flags over Georgia is so rich. I hope to see you one day at our park. I remember my friends and me waiting in queue for Goliath for the first time in summer 2007. We were a little late. But there was a young kid ahead of us and his mom and he was pumped. He knew the height, the speed. Everything. Velocicoaster is my favorite rollercoaster but Goliath at Six Flags is a close second.

[@caliiinoel]

this is my home park and this was my first ever roller coaster 🥲 life was simpler when i still went to six flags at least once a year thanks to my reading log

[@wesleycarroll9799]

I haven’t been to Over GA in a decade, but went so many times during grade school (I grew up a couple hours away). My first visit was pre-Goliath, and when I went back for my 2nd visit in ‘07, all my friends and I’s jaws dropped when we drove up and saw it. My one regret that trip was chickening out on Deja Vu, which was gone by the time I went again. I love all your old footage and how you properly laid out the hype for Goliath when it opened. I’ve ridden so many hypers now that I didn’t even realize it was the first in the southeast. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!

[@Oldgeezershadow]

If it helps alleviate your regret, I'm pretty certain it was a miracle I was able to ride, seeing as it seemed to be cosplaying as a McDonald's ice cream machine and was broken down more often than not, so your chickening out may have had zero impact on your chances of riding.

[@kflip0634]

You're the best six flags over Georgia yt!!! Keep it up

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

🙏🏽 wow! Much love! That really means a lot! More to come 🫡

[@willp.8120]

I worked at the Great Gasp and Looping Starship in the mid 90s. The tower on the gasp had a control/break room at the bottom. It also had a ladder inside that maintenance could climb up to the top for repairs. I also worked at Free Fall and would collect change after park hours. Sometimes I'd leave with pockets nearly full of change.

[@beboppinsarah]

mostly pennies >

[@willp.8120]

@@beboppinsarah I'd only pick up quarters, nickels,.and dimes. There were lots of pennies but too much effort for less reward.

[@adamrmoss]

I miss The Great Gasp

[@willp.8120]

@@adamrmoss Yeah, it was a good one.

[@alanassimunetwork1952]

I visited 6 flags ga last week and was blessed to ride Goliath for the first time. Did it twice with waking on with no wait 😌. Fun experience and thanks for sharing!! 💗

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Absolutely glad you enjoyed it! Hope you enjoyed Goliath too!

[@coasterinsights94]

Great video bro 🔥

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thanks I really appreciate that!

[@nohaybanda3061]

13:40 I had this diagram and brought it to my elementary school when i was in 1st grade lol. Showed all the kids for show and tell and made everyone really excited for the upcoming ride. I genuinely thought id never see that diagram again!😂

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Haha! That’s absolutely crazy! That’s some nostalgia for you then!

[@ScotRice-xp2rr]

Nice! Enjoyed that Miguel!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thanks! I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it!!

[@jamesmason5576]

Thank you for doing such a well done documentary of this ride! It currently sits at number 23 on my top 30 coasters of all time. I love your intermission scene! Very clever!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Really glad you enjoyed the documentary! And 23 isn't too bad on your list! Haha also glad you appreciated the intermission!

[@ThemeParksToTheMax]

This is so well made! great video!!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Hey much appreciated! Thanks! 😎

[@stevendavis634]

This is my home park. I remember driving to Atlanta to view the construction of this and riding it the day it opened. Now I just wish they would put a new coat of paint on it. And also build a dive or wing coaster.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

That’s awesome you were spectating it from the beginning! But I for sure want an updated paint job on this coaster tho!

[@rixrobin]

Great video bro! Goliath was my favorite coaster growing up and it means a lot to me. As I have traveled to ride coasters it has fallen a bit in my rankings, but it’s still my favorite b&m hyper coaster and probably will always be.

[@kimberlycole7831]

This was my home park, even though I lived an hour away. I was 7 yrs old when I went for the first time. I fell in love with rollercoasters when I rode the Scream Machine. Goliath is my favorite, Batman is a close second. My best summertime memories were made here! Thanks for sharing!

[@fjordpitsky4486]

Scream Machine is such a good ride. It was my second major coaster ever. It was SO rough at that point and the experience was beyond unpleasant. I gave it another try when I went to SFOG last week and they did an amazing job with the retrack. They took this coaster from unrideable to truly great.

[@BandFairy]

I was just at SFOG with some friends. We were there on the hottest day of the year, so I used that as an excuse to get out of riding the Goliath, but really that thing is terrifying. Thanks for covering my home park! I always get excited when SFOG gets a mention.

[@fjordpitsky4486]

It looks so much more intimidating than it is!! I went this past Sunday in hopes of conquering my fear of rollercoasters. I seriously considered skipping Goliath, but I decided to go for it and I ended up riding twice in a row. Would have done 3 if I had time. It's not nearly as terrifying as it looks and I say this as someone who, until last weekend, was deathly afraid of coasters in general.

[@CinHotlanta]

I started going to the park in the 70's as a very young kid and The Great Gasp was the first "scary" ride I ever went on. I clutched my mom's hand with a death grip the whole time, but by the time we got off I was ready to try every "big boy" ride I was tall enough to get on, which at that age I am pretty sure was just the Mine Train - but still, I was off and running. I imagine I was far from the first coaster enthusiast to have cracked out of that Gaspy egg 😁. Great Gasp, you will be missed, but Goliath is more than a worthy heir - hard to believe it's almost 20 years old. Thanks for the great video and for daring to walk up to the top of the lift hill!

[@legendaryjman2476]

Loved the video Miguel! Favorite ride for sure! Making me wanna go back over there and ride it wit you guys 😂💯🔥 can’t go wrong with this ride here! Very educational! Best hyper in the world

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thanks man I really and truly appreciate that!

[@KingHolmes3]

That’s funny at the end but Goliath always be a beast. Goliath is definitely a must do when it comes to second home. A lot of celebrities would get on, that’s how I met Big Boi from OutKast.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Haha glad you appreciated that ending! But Goliath for sure is a beast!

[@chadbuxton2063]

Bro this is so cool. I remember the announcement that my HOME PARK was getting a hyper coaster. I had just read a book about Nitro at six flags great america and I was wishing I could be a part of it. Thank you for putting this together to memorialize this amazing ride.

[@56techfan]

This video was fantastic love watching the old parts of OG and seeing the new come alive!!!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

🙏🏽 wow that really means a lot! Glad you enjoyed the documentary!

[@jthecontentcreator]

Good video Love the history!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thanks J, I appreciate that bro! Looking forward to the next time we kick it 😎

[@ap0calypzze1]

Goliath was my first ever roller coaster, im now almost 21 and just now starting to try roller coasters again

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Welcome back to the coaster life! Take your time and get back into it! It’s a fun interest!

[@woodskevinm]

Awesome video. I love this coaster. Definitely me favorite B&M hyper so I really enjoyed to see how it begun as well as some park history.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

My absolute pleasure! Really glad you liked and enjoyed the video! Goliath at SFOG really is something special!

[@woodskevinm]

@@ThemeParksUncovered 💯

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

@@woodskevinm 💯

[@johnbroadycoach]

Dude this is such an amazing documentary

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

🙏🏽 much appreciated! Thank you for the love shown on this documentary! It means a lot. I appreciate it!

[@pjgaringer2901]

I absolutely love this! It's great hearing about what some of these Marquee rides meant to local thoosies and the local community as a whole. It's easy to forget that some of these top but not elite coasters mean so much to so many

[@AD_Chompz]

I have been on every coaster in the park except for Goliath, and I am going to SFOG tomorrow. I have always been afraid of Goliath and I was wondering if anyone had and tips on how to get over my fear.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Just know that you are safe on Goliath. The fear mainly is in your head. Take deep breaths while going up the lift hill. Remain calm and honestly just enjoy yourself. I’m sure when you get off you’ll be laughing so much of pure happiness that you accomplished it

[@LesleyBurton-x8g]

Years ago, I was going through a hard time. My friend was as well and he suggested we go to SFOG for Goliath. We rode that coaster, screamed and screamed. By the end of that day, we were like new people. It seems silly that a ride would have so much of an impact, but it did.

[@yagirldjmagic]

This ride was my childhood! Thanks for making this

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Such an amazing ride! Glad you enjoyed the documentary!

[@Itsyaboyharry98]

Goliath needs some TLC. The rattle has gotten bad lately. Still kicks butt, but isn’t as re-rideable as it used to be.

[@lumiere4460]

I still remember the family trip my family took circa 2006 to Six Flags to try out the Goliath ride people were raving about. I'm 90% sure I still have that six flags ID card from that trip sitting in my old wallet.

[@PiplupJames]

Goliath over Georgia is one of my favorite hypers and my favorite ride at that park 🧡💚

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Oh absolutely!

[@AmyHarris-u2x]

Excellent video thank you for the knowledge.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Thank you for watching!

[@fjordpitsky4486]

I went to SFOG this past Sunday because I wanted to overcome my fear of rollercoasters. I debated going on Goliath all day and seriously considered skipping it, but I went to the park with the goal of doing this coaster so I figured I'd at least go into the station to see how I felt. By the time I got to the air gates the train was being loaded, so I had to commit. Was having major regrets on the lift hill but halfway through the ride it became an instant favorite, second only to TwiCy. I ended up going on twice in a row. My only regret is that I didn't have time to ride three times or more

[@TehEpicDev]

Back with another video!! Also you forgot the "lemme explain"

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Lol the lemme explains are reserved for other types of special videos lol

[@TehEpicDev]

@@ThemeParksUncovered 😂

[@edt-ze3ke]

SFOG needs something big and special for their 60th birthday in 2027, something like a B&M Dive would be a great fit for them

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

I wouldn’t be too mad at that!

[@edt-ze3ke]

@@ThemeParksUncovered I know right. Funny enough, they have one listed in their passholder survey as a giga dive. That’s probably gonna be their next Goliath if added

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

@@edt-ze3ke wait really? I usually pay attention to that but must’ve missed it. That’s still pretty cool though

[@khels7932]

Wonderful video!

[@malik_alharb]

Im a grown man and grew up in Atlanta, never road the Goliath, that thing looks scary 🤣🤣

[@fjordpitsky4486]

It honestly looks so much scarier than it is. I used to be terrified of coasters in general and seriously considered skipping this ride, but literally halfway through my first ride it became my second favorite coaster in the park. After the first drop it doesn't feel as big as it looks

[@mrdgenerate]

Had someone in the front car puke on this coaster after the first hill and it flew right over my head. Most terrifying second of any coaster I've ever been on lol

[@tobi_talks_2_much]

Goliath is in my home park. My family usually goes once a year, and nearly every year I meet a first time rider in line. Usually someone from elsewhere in the country. I always warn them that you HAVE TO breathe in just BEFORE you hit the low dip of the track and KEEP BREATHING IN, as you go UP. Breathe out when you get to the tallest sections. Otherwise, you WILL black out.

[@mrchrisliddell]

Rode it for the first time a few weeks back and it's incredible. Got my very first grey out on the helix 😅 meanwhile, it shot into my top 10 quickly!

[@fjordpitsky4486]

Lol I just had my first ride this past Sunday, I rode twice in a row, the first ride my vision got a little spotty on the helix but on the second I got a full grey-out

[@williamcollier9411]

I last rode Goliath Labor Day 2017 and it was easily the best coater i've ridden at the park. Unfortunately 7 years later its getting repainted to Turquoise and Grey if i'm not mistaken. It was time for a repaint, but I'm gonna miss the Orange and Teal paint scheme.

[@jeebleswatch3785]

My favorite ride there. One time my roommate and I rode it 10 times in a row on a slow night!

[@PoshLife123]

My favorite hyper ❤❤❤

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

You and me both!

[@PLATINUMRECORDS298]

My papa helped build monster mansion, had a significant part and didn’t take any credit, just wanted to make something for his grandchildren more than anything, and that’s why I love SFGA

[@prodbytarantino]

All I know is after years of being terrified I was convinced to go on it when I was in 7th grade. Some girl in front of me’s braid came out and literally scratched my cornea💀I’ve vowed to never return

[@beboppinsarah]

Goliath is my favorite coaster ^^ thank you : ) I'm so old I actually rode Great Gasp, and it was boring af >

[@That_Guy--]

Goliath to me as a kid was the great monument to the growth of boyhood to manhood. Year after year, I waited till I could reach the coveted 54 inches tall milestone to finally topple the Goliath along with its older brothers The Batman and Superman: Ultimate Flight. When I rode it, the sheer bliss of adrenaline I felt as I spun down the spiral over top of the actual entrance to the park not only cemented myself as a coaster lover, but (in my 11 year old mind) a man. I've sought out and found much better coasters, but nothing will quite match the affirmation of a lifelong love of a hobby. Okay now imagine standing in line for 3 hours with no smartphone. Fuck that, right?

[@redline_roadster2637]

Just before opening day Six Flags had a grand opening ceremony with Ne-Yo performing. The park was only open to guest who had bought tickets. Park was empty and my brother and I road Batman and Goliath so many times almost losing track of time for Ne-Yo's performance.

[@CarolinaCycloneJames]

From what i heard there were rumors that the park originally wanted it to go over the highway but eother couldnt afford it or the train wouldnt have enough steam to make it back

[@404blakson]

Wow dude thanks I learned a lot

[@JJJJ-he8bz]

This was the first B&M hyper I ever rode. It looked far more imposing then I thought it would

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

I felt the exact same way!

[@impracticallychristopher]

I remember that lift hill climb! I was 100% filled with fear 😂

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

I remember that now! But hey! You did it! Again, thanks Christopher for allowing me to use your absolutely awesome photograph for the thumbnail!

[@bmillwood6666]

I remember when it opened, and rode it shortly after in high school.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

I remember being in high school when it opened and people in school talking about it plus long lines backing up the highway! Lol I was intimidated so I didn’t ride it then

[@Bigbruhatl]

I've only ridden Goliath once with friends...that was enough for me. 😂😂😂

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Hey lol at least you've ridden it! 😆

[@theweakestlink2278]

Goliath is the crown jewel of SFOG. Twisted Cyclone is good but Goliath is still king.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

So so true!

[@Kushey4025]

I lived about five minutes from six flags up until I was about 25. And would spend most weekends there. Just wanted to say very awesome video

[@xiiguardian]

I went two weeks ago and Goliath was closed. Plan to go back when it reopens.

[@josephhenley9327]

Does Goliath have a 3rd train? I always thought there were only 2. Great documentary btw

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

I mentioned 3 cause I just know I've seen 3 before. If I'm remembering correctly that is but if so then they rarely use all 3 but hope you've been well man!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Oh and glad you enjoyed the documentary!

[@RobertUlrich]

No, it never had a 3rd train. And the 2 trains are completely rebuilt every year so it’s also never had a completely new train since opening. There’s no blocking except the lift and the final brakes so only 2 trains can operate. But no trim outside of the speed trim if the train exceeds the expected speed.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

@@RobertUlrich I did mention that they consistently run 2 to 3 trains. 2 was indeed correct and I swore at one point they had run 3 but I guess I was mistaken! Hey sorry about that 😅. They definitely do provide a fair amount of upkeep on this coaster aforementioned which is awesome. Overall, hope you enjoyed the video!

[@boebender]

In 1977 as a 5 year old I almost slipped under the seat belt and fell from the top! On the same trip my mom broke her ankle trying to reach back catching her purse that flew off her shoulder on the Great American Scream Machine! Good times!!!

[@kch9686]

Dang I remember this coaster opening. My first coaster over 200 feet and my second ever behind the og cyclone

[@jaystarr6571]

The best floater out there. I didn't even think it was possible to have that much float in one coaster. Back seat is a must.

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

And check that out…southern accent in Atlanta! Back in the day buddy…back in tha day! 4:53

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Haha right! Pure deep southern accent

[@TRJ2525]

I'll never forget opening day. I got stuck at the VERY TOP for close to 45 minutes 😂 I do wish the wheelie, the great gasp, and even dejavu were still around.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

lol that’s crazy! Hopefully it didn’t ruin the experience for you! Lmk your final thoughts at the end of the documentary!

[@MrPizza_0919]

I got stuck for around 15 minutes at the top but that was only like 2 years ago

[@TRJ2525]

@@ThemeParksUncoveredgreat video man. I agree, definitely needs a paint job for sure.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

@@MrPizza_0919I’ve only seen that happen when someone has a phone out on the lift hill but that’s still crazy that happened to you

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

@@TRJ2525thanks! Truly appreciate it and really glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🏽

[@YaBoyFish27]

I’m going nest week with my friends, do u have any tips for ride order? I’ve never been to over Georgia

[@anniepritchett8683]

I always thought Goliath was the calm coaster at six flags (less inversions and smoother ride) until I took my sister on it as her first roller coaster and it took her almost four years to forgive me lol

[@litz13]

Goliath is rather infamous for feeding people walking in from the parking lot with an endless supply of change, hats, and shoes.

[@Sean-ki8iu]

my good ole home park

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Indeed!

[@maddenh23]

my home park!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

A great home park to have!

[@EulayaFarmer-t6v]

Guys, I have a SEVERE fear of Roller Coasters, but SFOG is my home park, only about an hour away, can I get a list of least extreme to most extreme so I can build up? I'm going next for my sweet 16 which is October 18th

[@mlbumbalough]

SFOG had the chance to go big again for 2024/25, but instead went with Georgia Surfer.. even after getting butchered by Fun Spot's Aerie Force One in 2023.. Let's hope with the meger of Six Flags & Cedar Point, that the new management sees the potential of SFOG & FINALLY gives this park the new additions it deserves!!

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

We'll for sure see soon if over Georgia will get the attention that it needs and deserves with this merger

[@edt-ze3ke]

Rumor has it that with the new corporate offices being moved to Charlotte, SFOG would be the main SF park and Carowinds would be the main CF park. This means that OG would get a lot of attention it deserves

[@insanereindeer4081]

This is my home park, and I went many times as a kid, but it turned into complete trash around the 2005s due to parents dropping off little shits as a daycare. Might be different with the recent changes they have made. Best memory of Goliath is my buddy getting smacked in the face while going over the first hill. It was like it was in slow motion.

[@fjordpitsky4486]

I went this past Sunday and it was honestly great. Not sure if it was just for Fright Fest but they had lots of security around all day long, so nobody was getting away with any funny business

[@Notachanze]

The best ride at SFOG hands down.

[@slappygerdenand5122]

i’ve only ever passed out 1 time ever in my life and it was on goliath, i will never ride that mf again 😂

[@c23onrails]

One time I rode it 10 times in a row, it didn’t go well.

[@markvolpe2305]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5_cZ3WAi7V_Z8k actually, you missed a few, the Superman: Ride of Steel coasters at SFDL 1999 (Intamin's first hyper), SFA 2000, and SFNE 2000.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

honestly you are right. Although intamin calls those Mega coasters not hyper coasters, they are still hyper coasters to me. I should’ve added those. I thank you for bringing that to my attention. I appreciate that! Hope you enjoyed the documentary

[@Coasterguy7764]

My mom rode this coaster

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Did she enjoy it?!

[@Coasterguy7764]

@@ThemeParksUncovered yes

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

@@Coasterguy7764 awesome!

[@ThisJustin_87]

I love this documentary! I just wonder if it wasn't for the Fulton county airport across the Chattahoochee if Goliath (and other rides ftm) would have been taller? That's why SFOG has a 200 ft limit on all rides. (Acrophobia, sky screamer, etc)

[@edt-ze3ke]

Sky Screamer is 242ft

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

Glad you enjoyed the documentary! The Fulton county airport does affect the height restrictions. Sky screamer is the tallest ride in park history. The only reason it is able to be that tall is because where it is located in the park is lower than the front of the park.

[@sharkheadism]

@@ThemeParksUncovered The Gasp was built on the highest point in the park and was 225'.

[@axc5013]

GEORGIA MENTIONED LETS GOOOOOOOOOO

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

It’s rough now…tear it down. Only one coaster in that park that is untouchable rough or not….scream machine.

[@ThemeParksUncovered]

😂