Goliath Media Day PTR, Six FLags New England

[mrceagle]

I was invited through ACE to attend the Media day for SFNE's newest coaster Goliath. Goliath is a Vekoma Giant Inverted Boomerang which the chain relocated from their Magic Mountain park. The ride replaced the parks Shipwreck Falls shoot-the-Chute attraction.

I was able to arrive later in the day after getting prior permission. I was not going to be able to make the 4:30 call time. I instead left home at 5:00 and arrived at the park slightly after 7:30. I walked to Crackaxle via the restroom path next to Main Street and picked a spot to camp out for the day.

Food
Dippn Dots X 3
Kettle Corn X3 (brought some home)
Drinks X5 (Ice tea, coke, Mr. Pib)

Lunch was at the Riverside, They split the group between the riverside and the new JB’s Smokehouse but all the food was that featured at eh smokehouse. I made beef brisket sandwiches and had a side of pork brisket. There was also Cole Slaw, Some sort of backed Corn chowder and cake but I did not eat any of that.

Opening ceremonies
The park introduced the mayor of Crackaxle Canyon who welcomed us all and introduced Goliath. He then invited the head of Tourism for the region who did a quick speech. Nothing special pretty much the same speech heard every media day, new is good. The park president spoke for a few minutes and the coasters stats were given.

A small shows was then put on with 2 performers that came out shooting and surprised at the new ride. They stated that it was not there went hey went into the new JB's Smokehouse and that they were there for 2 weeks drinking sarsaparilla (Root Beer). The mayor told them that this was the newest addition to the town and that it's for all to enjoy but first we invite all our David's to come forth and tame Goliath. They launched the inaugural ride with Confetti cannons and music and the ride was officially opened.

Read my full report:
photos.newwhalom.com/Six_Flags/Goliath_Media_Day

[canobie#1]

The new trains will be a big improvement for the ride.
After shock and what ever other giant boomerangs else where should study this.

[mrceagle]

Silverwood doesn't get the attendance that SFNE dose. they also have a more patient clientele. so the funky seating set up is less of a problem.

I hope you had a chance to read the full report.

[canobie#1]

i did.

[mrceagle]

Thanks!

I know some may be annoyed but re formatting an entire report is cumbersome and takes a long time. not to mention some sites don't allow more then X amount of photos.

If I was linking to a Blog I would have less content then I do here and I'm sure it would come with no scrutiny.

[canobie#1]

It's a good report, just check spelling.

And Bizarro is the tallest ride in the park, 208. How tall is scream though?

[mrceagle]

The towers are 180, but with the topper and flags it's 220. so it's the tallest. though Goliath is installed on land 5 ft higher the scream.

Ya Spelling is an issue I try to go back over it but it's easy to miss after hours of writing. I updated my Summer trip again recently with Spelling fixes.