Six Flags New England Review & Overview, Agawam, Massachusetts | New England's Best Theme Park

Six Flags New England in Agawam, Massachusetts is the premier thrill park in New England. This amusement park features 12 roller coasters, several notable non-coasters, and a full-fledged water park in Hurricane Harbor. This park originally opened as Riverside in the 1870s before being transformed into a Six Flags park in 2000. And I think it's the best theme park in New England. Find out why in this review and overview of the park!
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Houdini POV (Coaster Chaos)- • Houdini's Great Escape...
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Riverside Speedway (Ken Meisenhelder's KGM Video Archives)
Scream POV (Six Flags New England)- • Scream POV
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Superman Aerial (East Coasters)- • Superman: The Ride Aer...
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[@CanobieCoaster]

Additional tip on parking if you don't have a season pass, some of the businesses across the street from the preferred lot offer all-day parking for $10. This is 1/3 the price of the official lot and a much shorter walk. Just know they are typically cash only. The park removed single rider lines for the 2024 season. So if you're trying to do all the coasters in a single day, it makes the most sense to now start with Pandemonium. The park also usually offers cheap one-time Flash Passes for it if you want to start with something else and cannot beat the crowds over there.

[@mrcoasterswag]

Do you know how easy it is to get dropped off by a rideshare? Thinking about visiting soon and won’t have a car rental

[@CanobieCoaster]

@@mrcoasterswag Sorry for the late reply, but they have a dropoff area in a circle across the street. It's by the bridge, so it's maybe a 2-3 minute walk to the main entrance. I have never used rideshare near the park, but I imagine availability is no issue since it's by Springfield.

[@Darkage-io4sl]

"No one will let you out" lol sounds exactly like a Massachusetts problem

[@maliknelson5998]

and a california problem it’s crazy how people out here drive

[@CanobieCoaster]

Massachusetts drivers are notoriously aggressive.

[@BenDover-vs5rw]

Yeah that’s why my grandpa calls them massholes

[@pancake_rabbit]

thats a good one

[@lilstuubofficialyt2833]

This is my home park. I usually go there now to ride Superman and Wicked Cyclone. They are too good to be beaten by anything else in the park. Harley Quinn, Sky Screamer, and Scream are all great flat rides I highly recommend. Love the view on Sky Screamer, and the thrill of looking straight down on Harley Quinn. There is a solid supporting cast of roller coasters. Batman, Riddlers Revenge, and Pandemonium are all good supporting coasters. Overall a great thrill park, just not as good for younger children.

[@CanobieCoaster]

They do have a lot of small kids areas, but I agree thrill seekers are their focus.

[@MattMcIrvin]

This video helped us out when I *finally* made my first visit to SFNE, a couple of weeks after it went up--because I had watched it, I knew that the main parking lot was on the opposite side of the road from the park, and it kept us from getting lost. We also knew where not to park!

[@CanobieCoaster]

You're welcome!

[@brianrose4727]

I really enjoy just how thorough and knowledgeable your reviews are!! Sad that the "fly by night reviews" rack up more views at times. I have watched several of yours & have yet to see any that rival them! Ty! & keep them coming!!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad you enjoy them!

[@kymboyle6555]

Ahh, my home park. I've never actually ridden Superman or Wicked Cyclone, but this park is a lovely day trip, and the place my husband always wants to go for his summer birthday.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a fun park.

[@amusementscape]

This park looks so cool! I can’t wait to check it out someday!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Hopefully you can!

[@TylerDavis1998]

So glad I finally found a youtuber that's home park is also my home park! I feel like the park needs a lot of work, but also deserves a lot of praise. For being arguably one of the ONLY true thrill/amusement parks in New England, I wish it was covered more, as there arent many other high thrill/intensity rides in surrounding parks/areas. Love SFNE and definitely keeping my Diamond Elite for next season.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd argue Boulder Dash is better than anything at Six Flags New England, but this really is the premier thrill destination in the region.

[@TylerDavis1998]

@@CanobieCoaster That is true, and my original comment wasnt to discredit any of the surrounding parks either. Lets be honest, Canobie and Water Country I feel make better water parks than SFNE. I actually did some research after this comment, I was surprised to see that the North East really does have a lot of amusement/theme parks, especially compared to out West. I guess it just doesnt really feel like it!

[@samjaymes1911]

This is my home park too. I was here yesterday and may be going tomorrow as well. I love it. Superman and wicked cyclone are in my top 5 and love that theyre a day trip away! The parking is a nightmare though lmao

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree.

[@tigerkill420]

I'm from Massachusetts and have been going to this park when it was still riverside. Haven't been in years though. I still haven't ridden twisted cyclone and ive heard good things about it. I should try to get out there this summer.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's well worth a visit.

[@Lexx1192]

Thank you so much for this!

[@CanobieCoaster]

You're so welcome!

[@12carmenards]

I’m going today! So excited!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Have fun!

[@matthewblack2252]

Looking forward to one day getting to visit the park!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Hopefully you can!

[@elitheyoutubeguy]

Great to see that we share a home park! Superman and wicked cyclone really got me into roller coasters, as wicked cyclone had my first inversion, and over the 2023 summer at a day camp, I got on my first hyper and lapped Batman, my first b&m. This summer trip also helped me to get the courage to ride El Toro in the way back with my hands up, along with jersey devil in the front and back, all with my friend being absolutely knocked out from toro, and I think it was a little much for my frail, 11 year old body, so right now my #1 overall coaster is jersey devil, my first raptor.

[@CoasterFun-EM]

Hello! This is me (the channel who commented this) and my friend’s shared channel, and Batman was my friend’s first verticals loop! And I’m sure he would love this video.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's nice having the top 2 at this park nearby.

[@bryanbonafede9356]

Excellent review. I think it's one of the better Six Flags parks.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@jardins43]

This park has been on my bucket list for years! Nice review!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Thanks!

[@mateoalvira3514]

Later on in 2002, Stunt Fall faced a similar delay and it didn't open until around four months after the park did. Many enthusiasts praised them because of its intensity and smooth ride. However, the Dèjá Vu coasters were maintenance nightmares, while Stunt Full suffered issues first but it was more allowed to work out the design's kinks, that coaster is still operating at the park today. So in 2007, Six Flags announced the closure of Dèjá Vu at Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Over Georgia. Dèjá Vu at Six Flags Great America was moved to... A) Valleyfair B) Silverwood Theme Park C) Kennywood D) Kemah Boardwalk

[@CanobieCoaster]

B

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

I went on an expected rainy day today and it worked out well. I got on nearly every coaster and flat ride, some more than once.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

@@CanobieCoaster Great Escape was a different story and now I have to pray for good ops at La Ronde today.

[@FanThemePark]

Someday I'll make it out to this park. That top two looks incredible!

[@ThemeParkAvenue]

Next to Cedar Point, it’s my favorite top 2.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Sure is!

[@gojewla]

One at I will maki it out of the park. 🥺

[@lukedeinzer8416]

Thunderstorm forecast days are super risky! Monday says scattered thunderstorms throughout the whole day. The park could shut down for the day due to weather and ruin the trip. We are likely to postpone the visit just to be safe

[@CanobieCoaster]

You'll have no lines while open, but you risk a much shorter day on days with forecasts like that.

[@mitchellries256]

Just went there on Friday August 13th. Typhoon was unfortunately closed but excluding that, the park was fantastic. I chose not to ride Pandemonium or Boomerang because I didn't want to waste my time with clones I've ridden at other parks and I was too nervous to ride The Joker after trying the one at Six Flags Great America and getting too nauseous on it. Superman and Wicked Cyclone were my two favorites and New England Skyscreamer had great views from the top. This is currently my fourth favorite park in the Six Flags chain. I also remembered to try the brisket at JB's Smokehouse and Nicky's Pizza and all of it was delicious.😋

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glad you enjoyed the rides and food.

[@fakecubed]

Only went a couple times as a kid, on trips organized by a friend's parents, barely remember it. I'm pretty certain I rode Thunderbolt a couple times, but I forget what the rest was. This was way back in the day, too, so I don't think Superman was even built yet. Mostly I remember just hanging out with my friends and gawking at everything. I recently got inspired to maybe make the trip back there on my own as an adult, so I went looking for info on it and some ride reviews.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Was it back when it was Riverside then?

[@fakecubed]

@@CanobieCoaster My memory is fuzzy but I think so. I do remember Superman being a big deal and being hyped up a lot while it was being built and opened.

[@jirachilegends6750]

I work in the water park lol Most of the stuff is closed cause of staffing I also recommend wearing a shirt for cannon and banzai

[@CanobieCoaster]

I figured that may have been the case.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Déjà Vu, the Vekoma giant inverted boomerang at Six Flags Magic Mountain, opened in 2001, and the reception was universal acclaim. Many enthusiasts found it to be a surprisingly smooth and intense ride, they liked it mostly since it used...

[@CanobieCoaster]

A train?

[@collinparsons3363]

Going for the first time tomorrow. I've been to Great Adventure, Great Escape, and La Ronde in the Six Flags chain so far.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Enjoy!

[@user-hy1oe7fr9u]

I only had half a day here. I was able to get all the credits thanks to rope dropping thunderbolt and using the single rider lines. It’s nice that even when I used stand by for rides, I never had to wait for than 30 minutes.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@chasehathorne8027]

That River Rd. Strategy for getting off the highway probably won’t work if you’re going this year lol. I live in Agawam and traffic can even back up down that entire street on busy days this year, which it never used to do.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I shudder to think what the main road is then.

[@ThomasBlithe]

Wild that Houdini is closed for fright fest. The creepy theming is perfect for haloween

[@CanobieCoaster]

I know!

[@Smoovey]

I just went 2 weeks ago....there may be a recorded 12 coasters, but 2 of those coasters are closed down indefinitely, and a handful are kiddie coasters. There was only about 5 or 6 actual coasters to choose from between family and thrilling. All I've done during my visit was go back n forth between the 1-2 punch, Wicked Cyclone and Superman, and I rode Flashback once since there wasn't a line. This park is in dire need of a new coaster.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd love to see a new one.

[@MattMcIrvin]

I think Batman: TDK is underrated. It actually is a solid supporting third. And the single-rider line makes it easy to get on.

[@newenglandenthusiast3849]

I just looked at the ACE events this year are you planning on going to the behind the scene Superman one?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Not sure yet.

[@Cjt2277]

Heading to SNE tomorrow. Is kontiki and the skyscreamer both open? I couldn’t find them on their website

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't think Kontiki has run yet in 2022. SkyScreamer was open briefly on Thursday, but I think it shutdown due to wind.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Many enthusiasts also said awesome, it was one of their favorite rides at Six Flags Magic Mountain. In 2011, it was announced that Dèjá Vu was being relocated from Six Flags Magic Mountain to Six Flags New England. It would be renamed Goliath. As the relocation was underway, a change was planned for Goliath that would alter and improve the experience and the reception of the coaster. During its initial run, Six Flags noticed a major problem with... A) The vertical loop B) The second spike C) How the train reached the drop D) How the train was designed E) The cobra roll

[@CanobieCoaster]

D

[@MillenniumForceMan]

they have a really good top 2 coasters and thats about it for me, the park actually does look pretty nice tho which surprised me

[@CanobieCoaster]

It helps the park still has some charm from the Riverside days.

[@zacharystewart5344]

Six Flags New England used to be a home park of mine for the 2005-2006 season. I visited again in 2017 for wicked cyclone. The park is good. I particularly enjoyed Superman and Wicked Cyclone. Batman is a good support coaster as well and I actually found it to be a full day park which was surprising. Aside from that I thought the pros were definitely the maintenance and convenience of the park which were above most six flags parks for me. However, I found the staff to be rude, the park was sort of ugly and lacked shade, and the food was very mediocre. It has a ways to go before it becomes a true destination park but for what it is it's a fun regional park.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I've found the staff better in recent years.

[@mateoalvira3514]

What do you think about the ride on Flashback, the Vekoma boomerang at Six Flags New England?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's ok. Fairly standard boomerang.

[@WCfanboy]

Are you planning to go for opening day this year? I wonder how the coasters will be running

[@CanobieCoaster]

No, I have Easter with my family that weekend. I imagine most will be open. Flashback may be closed if staffing is an issue.

[@maxhagenauer24]

I always thought this park had such a well rounded line up. Want a sit down looper, ride Batman, want an Invert, ride Riddlers Revenge, want airtime, ride Superman, want wooden, ride thunderbolt etc... The only thing I think they are missing is a launch and maybe a modern woodie but that's about it.

[@bukemdukem1870]

U forgot wicky for airtime and bcuz its wicky

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree.

[@MattMcIrvin]

I think enthusiasts get kind of spoiled--they're comparing it to Cedar Point or Great Adventure. Sure, if you've just ridden SFNE's two world-class elite rides, Batman or the SLC seems underwhelming, but if you put it down in any other amusement park in New England, it'd be one of the park's major coasters. SFNE is in an odd position--it's not one of the chain's flagships, yet it's got these two elite rides and is big and pleasant enough to stand out a bit from their middle tier. And it's the *only* large coaster park in the region.

[@KingGamingRoblox]

I love tbis park! Its my home park. I honestky consider thid tk he one of the best six flags parks because it has so much themeing and a lot of investments. This park is amazing! This park is normally super clean. I would like to note that there is a miscommunication when it comes to tubes in rhe water park. Something abiut the atmosphere of the paek was so much better in 2015 before they raised their prices. The scenery there is way better than other six flags parks. 7:51 reminds me of when the diner sign has the n and r lights out, sonir just said "DIE"

[@CanobieCoaster]

I definitely like the park. The top 2 carries the ride lineup.

[@KingGamingRoblox]

@@CanobieCoaster indeed.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Dèjá Vu would be rebuilt right next to the old Boomerang, replacing the Shipwreck Falls water ride in the process. As reconstruction was underway, a change was planned for the coaster. During its initial run, Six Flags noticed a problem with how the train was designed. The original trains featured staggered seating which sat two guests per row in a V shape. The rows alternated between inside seats where two guests sat right next to each other and outside seats where two guests were spaced apart in each end. This feature was intended to allow for better views in each row, but passengers were often confused by the layout when boarding. Each pair of seats had a different gate, the way it's supposed to work is this: First, the inside seat passengers head straight to their seats. In the next row, the first outside passenger must walk around the inside seats to get to their own. Then, the second passenger simply enters the ride and boards in their own seat. This boarding procedure proved to be confusing by many guests. Sometimes, guests waiting in line would assume that the outside and inside seats were in the same row. This led to them accidentally cutting people in line. Plus, many guests didn't know they had to walk around the inside seats to get to the outside ones. Even worse, each seat had two seat belts, one that went across the lap and one that connected the restraint to the seat. This meant that it took longer for the ride operators to check the restraints. The confusion of the seating system, as well as the double seat belt system, reportedly led to longer wait times and hampered throughput.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yeah the loading was not ideal.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Dèjá Vu at Six Flags Over Georgia was sent to Mirabilandia in Brazil where it was stored. Dèjá Vu at Six Flags Magic Mountain continued operating, but in 2011 it was announced that it would be moved to Six Flags New England renaming it to Goliath. Many thinked that the move was an odd decision considering that Six Flags New England had a standard Vekoma Boomerang coaster called... A) Great Cave B) Flashback C) Big Plun D) Pond Express

[@CanobieCoaster]

B

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

What do you think about the restraints on Goliath, the ones in the old things bulkier or the ones in the new things bulkier?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The restraints were big on both trains. The issue was the Premier one shuffled way more.

[@HugeRMCFanBoY-bx3od]

This should be one of the best six flags parks with its 1-2 punch park atmosphere and the fact that they have over 11 coasters

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a good park. I just prefer some of the chain's larger ones.

[@MrReed89]

Rode Superman The Ride during Fright Fest this year. The airtime on the ride's first drop is powerful especially in the back row. The ejector airtime on the camel backs and the other elements following it is sustained back there. Middle rows are kind of a dud. Next time I go to SFNE I'll have to try the front row.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's such a strong ride.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Soon after the model's announcement, Six Flags purchased not one, not two, not three, but four Giant Inverted Boomerang coasters. These would be installed at Six Flags Magic Mountain, Six Flags Great America, Six Flags Over Georgia, and Warner Bros Movie World Madrid. The first three American installations were set to open in 2001, with each one being named Dèjá Vu. Later on, the Spain installation was scheduled to open in 2002 with the park under the name Stunt Fall. But each single Giant Inverted Boomerang had their openings delayed due to programming and testing issues. An issue that delayed the openings was a design flaw with the restraints, Six Flags responded it modifying the restraints with an extra bar to prevent to raise the hands too high. During testing at Six Flags Over Georgia, the catch car used to lift up the tower derailed. After months of testing, analyzing, welding and testing again, which Dèjá Vu did open first? A) Six Flags Over Georgia B) Six Flags Magic Mountain C) Six Flags Great America

[@CanobieCoaster]

B

[@gabe2591]

I am coming this weekend for a Friday and Saturday visit. Rides on one day and waterpark on the other. Any advice on which day to spend riding vs waterpark?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd prioritize the water park if one of the days is cooler/rainier.

[@KingGamingRoblox]

13:05 i went yesterday and the line was emoty because the operators were so good with dispatches. The operators were even racing to see who would finish checking restràints first. I rode 5 times in a row that's how fast it was. There was constantly people exiting the station. As soon as you glise into rhe break run the train dispatches from starion. Also they were so energetic and everyone came off clapping cheering instead of being silent when they say welcome back how was that ride? Everyone seemed to be having fun not just the guests the operators too. I wish the operators were like that all the time. They normally arent rude but majority staff dont care about the lines they dont care how long you wait. And some staff try their best but just want everyone to have a fun time like the bumpwr cars operator. He said i want everyone to have fun i dont want you having a bad day or night. That visit was the best ive ever had

[@CanobieCoaster]

Assuming you are referring to Superman? That crew is consistently great.

[@KingGamingRoblox]

@@CanobieCoaster yes. Both superman and wicked cyclone. I got to ride wicked cyclone 5 times in a row, but I didn't ride superman 5 times in a row because the line wasn't moving as fast.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

During its initial run, Six Flags noticed a problem with how the train was designed. The original trains featured staggered seating, which sat two guests per row in a V shape. The rows alternated between inside seats where guests would sit right next to each other and outside seats where guests were spaced apart on each end. This feature was intended to allow for better views in each row, but passengers were often confused by the layout when boarding. Each pair of seats had a different gate, the way that is supposed to work is this: First, the inside seat passengers head straight to the seats. In the next row, the first outside passenger must walk around the inside seats to get to their own. Then, the second passenger simply enters the ride and boards their own seat. This boarding procedure proved to be confusing for many guests. Sometimes, guests waiting in line would assume that the outside and inside seats were in the same row. This led to them accidentally cutting people on line. Plus, many guests didn't know that they had to walk around the inside seats to get to the outside ones. Even worse, each seat had two seat belts, one that went across the lap and one that connected the restraint to the seat. This meant that it took longer for the ride operator to check the restraints. The confusion of the seating system, as well as the double seat system, reportedly led to longer wait times and a hampered throughput. These issues led Six Flags to commision American manufacturer Premier Rides for a new train design. This train would replace the staggered seating with standard straight forward four per row seating. The new train would only feature one seat belt. Six Flags hope that the new design would lead to less confusion, faster wait times, faster dispatches, and increased guest satisfaction. The new train design was planned to be used right away with the ride's reopening, however fabrication delays forced Six Flags to stick with the old trains for the time being. So Goliath opened at Six Flags New England in 2012 with the original old train. What do you think about the ride with the original old train?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It tracked well.

[@WednesdayAddams5150]

I just went like 3 weeks ago. I really liked Superman and wicked cyclone. And I was surprised by how much I liked riddler revenge.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The new trains make a huge difference on Riddler.

[@WednesdayAddams5150]

@@CanobieCoaster I felt they did. The rest of my group didn't think it was any better though.

[@SlimFury]

I visited this park in 2021, but that experience was an out of the ordinary one. I was visiting the region when Elsa roared up the New England coast, and the park was completely dead. The ride ops just kept sending me around until i would get up, and often I was in row 1. Superman is quite the ride, but I found the U-brick worse than Skyrush's lapbars. It still comes in at number 6 for me. Wicked Cyclone was awesome as well, so much that I had a hard time deciding which one i liked more. Batman the Dark Knight was a fun little Floorless coaster. The rest is nothing special. I am sucker for S&S Freespins though. Riddler Revenge was okay, maybe if more than 3 seats were filled, it would have been less shaky.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Rerides can be hard to get here without getting out of your seat, so that's fortunate.

[@Stats2BackIt]

All of us locals know better than to ride riddler formerly Mind Eraser, unless you want TBI or a concussion 😂

[@matt_vx1116]

i oddly like that Riddler is rough i feel like it makes it seem a little more intense and it makes me laugh so hard for the whole ride

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'd prefer a smoother ride.

[@exoticmythic]

I agree with your opinion that SFNE is the best park in New England. I love Wicked Cyclone and Superman the ride! Batman is awesome as its only a restraint. This park has a good atmosphere and is fun for all ages. The one holdback is the operations. Wicked cyclone and batman have painfully slow operations. Batman luckily has a single rider line so you can avoid 30 mins to an 1 hr wait. Superman has amazing airtime and is incredibly paced. This is my home park for now and I love spending time here!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I agree the ops on Wicked Cyclone and Batman could be better.

[@mateoalvira3514]

So, what do you think about the original train and the new train? Did both trains have shuffling?

[@CanobieCoaster]

For Goliath? Like the old train, hate the new one.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

In this park everybody runs to superman it's like madness.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't blame them.

[@MattMcIrvin]

I discovered (without planning it much) that if you run straight to Wicked Cyclone the wait is pretty short. I've heard it can get bad later.

[@sadiewoods3853]

​@MattMcIrvin Hey Matt! I know I'm 2 years late, so I get it if you don't respond, but what should I do if I want to get on every rollercoaster in 1 day?

[@collinparsons3363]

At 8:10, you mention how Whistlestop Park might get removed to allow for waterpark expansion, and the possibility of making it a separate gate. As of 2022, the waterpark is no longer included with admission for one day tickets. It's now an add-on. That tells me they are looking into the possibility of making it a separate gate. The waterpark also lacks a mat racer slide like Six Flags has at other waterparks, and that could possibly be added too.

[@CanobieCoaster]

They could also use some of the preferred lot.

[@ThousanWhite]

4:40 I'm so glad I bought a Diamond membership to avoid that mess of a parking lot. It definitely comes most in handy at the NE Six Flags location.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Absolutely!

[@willlima1297]

Make sure you make a parking reservation on the members portal at least 3 to 4 days ahead of your visit or arrive when they open otherwise they will put you in the general parking lot which is a shame even if you're a diamond elite member. It happens to me every single time I visit. Their overflow preferred lot fills up fast too and there's no exceptions if you don't have a parking reservation. Or you can park across the street in some random guys yard for $10 to save yourself that 2 mile walk

[@ThousanWhite]

@@willlima1297 Yeah their preferred parking lot is quite small compared to other parks and it fills up fast!

[@mateoalvira7826]

Which trains on Goliath did look that went faster, the original or the premier trains?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Similar speed.

[@mateoalvira3514]

By contrast, Aftershock at Silverwood and Stunt Fall at Parque Warner Madrid still used the original Vekoma trains.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes

[@mateoalvira3514]

Imagine: Two amusement parks in Tennessee, 368 miles to the south from Dollywood, and Arizona, would have Vekoma giant inverted boomerang coasters. The one in Tennessee would be named Cardfield and the one in Arizona would be named Silvaster. The one in Arizona would use the original Vekoma giant inverted boomerang train with staggered seating and the one in Tennessee would have a new giant inverted boomerang train with four across seating, similar to the Premier Rides one that once used on Goliath at Six Flags New England in Massachusetts. What would you think about both rides?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The Premier trains on Goliath were awful and ruin this type of ride.

[@lkeshow86]

Superman and wicked cyclone are solidly in my top 5

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice!

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

6 flags really misses on playing with the river. Id love to know if there are environmental red tape why they cant build a nice area to relax on the water. Whistle stop park can be used for a new gatekeeper coaster. Also there is a huge plot of land in the back where they do fright fest right?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The Fright Fest area is their picnic pavilion.

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

@@CanobieCoaster yeah why cant they expand there? So much wasted space lol

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

When Goliath, the Vekoma giant inverted boomerang, opened at 2012, it opened to positive, not negative, reception

[@CanobieCoaster]

Positive

[@ElliottEntertainmentChannel]

The train used to be a popular destination as it used to be Thomas the Tank Engine themed which was really popular at the time. However when they lost the license and changed it to New England Express It hasn’t been opened a lot.

[@CanobieCoaster]

The loss of the Thomas license decimated that area.

[@ElliottEntertainmentChannel]

@@CanobieCoaster They had more rides there. Specifically a Bertie the Bus (Magic Carpet) and Harold the Helicopter (Flat ride) ride. Now it is just the New England Express (Formerly Thomas the Tank Engine). They used to have another ride after the loss of the Thomas license called Flying Aces which no one above 54" could ride it but it only lasted for a year.

[@ElliottEntertainmentChannel]

I also looked behind where formerly was Bertie the Bus and they still had the machinery there. So I think they should put Whistlestop Bus Line (Which is what Bertie the Bus became after 2010 in America) and Whistlestop Whirlybirds (Which is what Harold the Helicopter became after 2010 in America) and maybe move the park processing center somewhere else and make a train themed shop and you got yourself a nice area. (Also make the New England Express open all of the time instead of just sitting there.)

[@mateoalvira3514]

In 2012, the park added Goliath, a Vekoma giant inverted boomerang. The ride opened with the original trains (it was a relocation from Six Flags Magic Mountain), but they later created new Premier Rides trains with four across seating. What do you think about the new Premier Rides trains? A) These trains improved the ride, they made it smoother than the original B) These trains improved the expedite loading and they made an ok ride, often giving a 5 C) These trains were intended to improve the ride's uptime and expedite loading, but these trains ruined the ride D) These trains made a similar ride to the original, but with the improved loading

[@CanobieCoaster]

C

[@mateoalvira3514]

Even before the pandemic, there were rummors of possibly removing the ride. After the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, Six Flags New England reopened but Goliath remained standing but not operating.

[@CanobieCoaster]

Good riddance.

[@mateoalvira3514]

I was asking you about the different types of smoothness and roughness you get on roller coasters. Whereas: Glass Glossy Mostly Fairly Reasonably are types of... A) smoothness B) roughness

[@CanobieCoaster]

Glass and glossy are smoothness terms. The others are adverbs.

[@mateoalvira7826]

If I ask you about the types of smoothness and the types of roughness. For example, whereas glass and glossy are types of... A) smoothness B) roughness

[@CanobieCoaster]

A

[@Livk57]

After living in central florida for most of my life, this is my new home park. Because i'm used to Disney quality themeing i have deeply analyzed all story elements of the Cyborg ride and have concluded that the "plot" is roughly: cyborg invites us in to participate in his study, which the queue decor informs me contains a "bleed zone." Once we're seated he begins to type things into the system via holographic interface projected onto his control room window, you watch him do his looped typing sequence for long enough to potentially notice that it is a simple qwerty keyboard and what he's typing is a bunch of garbage nonsense. Then the ride starts and something(???) has gone so terribly wrong that cyborg shuts the blinds before anything interesting could happen on screen. I'm inclined to believe that whatever went wrong had something to do with the random key pecking and swiping he did for up to 3 minutes. Regardless, he seems surprised and callously shrugs off the fact that he "nearly lost" us while assuring us that he still collected useful data. I dont know a lot about cyborg, i watched teen titans and expect that is probably the average adult rider's level of familiarity with the character. The reckless disregard for human safety is an interesting direction to take him, thanks six flags.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I wish the audio on Cyborg was louder since you can't really hear it over the ride.

[@mateoalvira7826]

That notice also said, do you prefer Goliath, new train or old train?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Old

[@phantomfalkngaming2932]

A tip I would give if you want to have shorter lines during night time maybe a hour to a 30 mins before closing the lines are almost nonexistent

[@CanobieCoaster]

That happens at a lot of parks.

[@mateoalvira3514]

I was thinking in the history of Goliath, the Giant Inverted Boomerang at Six Flags New England.

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's a complex one.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Imagine the history of some groups of enthusiasts who rode Goliath at Six Flags New England in its opening year in 2012, which train did it have?

[@CanobieCoaster]

The old Vekoma one.

[@topgunjoeicdbko]

Ive never had an issue. Just stay in the part until after closing. If they stop boarding rides at 8 and close at 9 hang around till 930 just relax and walk back. No one will be there.

[@CanobieCoaster]

That's true if you end up on one of the last rides.

[@dearjessie83]

If you went there recently, how packed is it? We wanna drive there (from NY) but we're afraid it's gonna be miserable there with endless waiting lines. Has anyone went there this month?

[@CanobieCoaster]

I last went in mid-June.

[@MattMcIrvin]

I went in early August and found that there were a lot of people there, but the only line that was really agony was for Superman--that was over an hour (it was also kind of unsettling to be packed in under that tent with all those unmasked teenagers, given COVID, though I am vaccinated). There were a lot of what seemed like summer camp groups there, all these teens that just hit the Superman line en masse. I hit Wicked Cyclone first and found it was not a bad wait at all, maybe 15-20 minutes. Food service was kind of slow, but I probably could have helped that with online ordering.

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Was Goliath at Six Flags New England a relocation?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes

[@mateoalvira3514]

A few years later, the new four across Premier Rides trains were completed and it was the planned but delayed change in an attempt to board the improved ride. However, what do you think about the ride with the Premier trains? A) They gave a decent ride, giving a 6 B) They gave a perfect ride, giving a 10 C) They ruined the ride experience, they gave a rough and jackhammering ride D) They gave a below average ride, giving a 4

[@CanobieCoaster]

C

[@ThrillsofColdplay]

It’s good that this park doesn’t have coasters spread all over the park like the dc coasters

[@CanobieCoaster]

I wouldn't complain if they built more coasters.

[@mateoalvira3514]

Then Goliath received the new Premier train with four across seating. Both the original and the Premier train had over the shoulder restraints, what do you think about them? A) Both trains had similarly bulky restraints; the issue with the ride was the original train with much more shuffling B) Both trains had similarly bulky restraints; the issue with the ride was the Premier train with much more shuffling C) The original train had bulkier restraints D) The Premier train had bulkier restraints

[@CanobieCoaster]

B

[@adamdepratti3735]

If I go tommorow on Saturday how long would you estimate the lines are

[@CanobieCoaster]

With the beautiful weather, big rides will probably get an hour wait.

[@adamdepratti3735]

@@CanobieCoaster cool thank you a lot!

[@jaydenchrist6152]

Batman and riddler will probaly get a 30 minute wait. However superman and wicked Cyclone will get an hour wait on busy days. Flashback will also get a 30 minute wait. Pandemonium will get 45 minute wait. Thunderbolt will get a 20 minute wait.

[@Cat3465]

While this park may be well known with their 1-2 punch, they haven’t gotten a new coaster since 2017. It used to be a top priority back in the day when Wicked Cyclone and Joker was announced. They’re due for a new coaster but unfortunately did not get anything for 2024. It’s possible that the park may be doomed to be neglected or overlooked now that the merger is taking place.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I don't think they need a new coaster. They could go a decade without adding a new one and they'd still have the best coaster lineup in New England. Where they need to improve relative to the competition is their water park.

[@mateoalvira3514]

"intended", from "these trains were intended to improve the ride's uptime and expedite loading", what does "intended" mean?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Expected outcome.

[@mateoalvira7826]

I think I also seen in a notice that the new train was being added in 2013 or 2014. Many people originally had great rides in the coaster, but later they rode again but the opinion was changed from great to awful

[@CanobieCoaster]

The restraints got bulkier and the trains slowed down.

[@mateoalvira7826]

In Goliath, why did you prefer the old train to the new train?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Smoother

[@cliquet3scliquet3s96]

Goliath, was it always built at Six Flags New England?

[@CanobieCoaster]

No

[@mateoalvira3514]

What means "endurance test"?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It requires a lot of effort to make it through.

[@mateoalvira7826]

What do you think about flashback?

[@CanobieCoaster]

It's just ok.

[@hedgehogcoasters7239]

I think sfne is themed decently for six flags, but some areas need some tlc, more theming, and less black top. Overall though a great park to have as my secondary home park!

[@CanobieCoaster]

I'm happy to live near it.

[@jaydenchrist6152]

The only area that needs help is whislestop park lol.

[@hedgehogcoasters7239]

@@jaydenchrist6152 the theming is good, but the main midway has lost its charm, and I feel parts of the DC area, the area with scream/thunderbolt, and kidzopolis need some work done

[@jaydenchrist6152]

@@hedgehogcoasters7239 Herre what I think. I think you shouldn't touch main street plaza as it is a nice entry area and acually good for an amusement park. The DC land is amazing in my opinion well for a six flags park. I like to think of it as a mini Marvel superhero Island at Universal because it has the vibe of it. Kidzoplis nerds to be rethemed to DC in my opinion now I bet your gonna say that oh the DC theme is overused. IDC lol DC is a perfect theme for that kids area sence its located in between the two DC lands. They can also retheme the Tea cups ride sence it borders more towards Gotham then rockville.

[@TRHC2003]

I've been there!

[@CanobieCoaster]

Nice

[@Mike-rz4mh]

I’m going here in July can you ride the great chase without accompanying a kid?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Yes

[@TaylorFisk2967]

I've been to six flags 2 days ago And my favorite rides are Super girl at night And cyborg and Thunderbolt

[@CanobieCoaster]

Wow!

[@SweetTreat-wl2yl]

I got to ride the Riverside Cyclone in 1999. Again in 2000 before it was messed up. Last of the great twisters. Would not want to ride it now.

[@CanobieCoaster]

I wish I could've experienced Cyclone in its prime.

[@lindalakota38]

The park is awsome such a good time i live in area always went at least 1time p.r summer only thing the changed for worse is took the race track out they use to draw huge crowd october is best time to go .the race way aculy drew a huge crowed on week ends the hole famaly would go and wweather you liked racing or not

[@CanobieCoaster]

October is still a fun time to visit for night rides, but it can be packed with Fright Fest.

[@mateoalvira3514]

The ride was even more of a maintenance nightmare than it was at Six Flags Magic Mountain. A notable incident ocurred in... A) 2015 B) 2016 C) 2017

[@CanobieCoaster]

Are you referring to when the cable snapped in 2016?

[@thetopofthebeantv]

Black Widow set the trend...I still think it's the best coaster of all time & It doesn't get talked about enough....#Boston

[@CanobieCoaster]

I love that model.

[@mateoalvira7826]

I know a notice from 2014 that goliath was open with the new train

[@CanobieCoaster]

What?

[@zack9777]

When I went to the park way back in the 8th grade, we didnt really like it,staff was unfriendly,however this was 7 years ago and havent been back since,However Bizzaro(superman) was really fun ride which I rode 5 times, and Finding the Park from NJ was an nightmare, Trams were nice,but enjoyed most of the coasters however I went on cloudy day and my family was spoiled by Great Adv

[@CanobieCoaster]

The staff has improved.

[@zack9777]

@@CanobieCoaster yeah I wanna go back, but getting there is pain between 95 and 91

[@WednesdayAddams5150]

I went there in 4th grade and had the same experience

[@mateoalvira3514]

Followed by the third Dèjá Vu opening at... A) Six Flags Over Georgia B) Six Flags Great America

[@CanobieCoaster]

B

[@mateoalvira7826]

Uptime, what means?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Time it's open

[@jamesfiaco4922]

I am always thinking of ways to enhance that fun so the experience becomes physically mentally financially spiritually beneficial and rewarding. Example the roller coasters should include some kind of test to see how well a person may keep their composure under high intensity excitement. Like being able to write your name and address before the ride ends. I think would be a fun way to test one's eye hand coordination similar to astronauts and jet fighters. Equally as true all roller coasters today should automatically have an electronic system that is constantly scanning the track for weakness fractures rust and corrosion. And with today's technologies should be no problem to upgrade any and all other roller coasters which will maximize on safety so people may have extreme fun on every ride

[@CanobieCoaster]

Those would be interesting improvements for the ride.

[@jamesfiaco4922]

@@CanobieCoaster I would say a bit more than interesting because the end result of such an experience is what's spiritually sought after to the highest degree of efficiency by those proclaiming power personified over life and death soul spirit mother Earth and nature. Something else to Think about hemp has been proven to be 10 times stronger and 30% lighter than steel stronger and lighter than concrete stronger and lighter than brick far more versatile as well as being easier to work with on site get the job done in half the time at a fraction of the cost at the same time increasing every aspect of a roller coaster without compromising safety. Nonetheless the first upgrades I was talking about will greatly increase safety at the same time naturally test a person's eye hand coordination timing balance muscle response in a above average therapeutic manner.

[@mateoalvira7826]

I sent this to you to ask which Goliath train do you prefer, new train or old train?

[@CanobieCoaster]

Old

[@joshuagagnon7539]

I tried single rider for pandemonium and they didn't allow me saying I needed a fast pass

[@CanobieCoaster]

It may be suspended temporarily due to covid. Canobie also isn't using their single rider line right now.