I only count 5 flags...
Written: Aug 27 '00
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Pros: A few very good rides
Cons: A few very bad rides, terrain, service
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| Almighty's Full Review: Six Flags Over Georgia |
Throughout history, the land that is now the State of Texas has had the flags 6 different countries flying over it (Spain, France, Mexico, Republic of Texas, Confederacy, and The United States), hence the name "Six Flags over Texas". All the other Six Flags theme parks including Six Flags over Georgia, can only claim 5 national flags (they use their individual state flags to cheat and make 6). While this isn't really relevant to the quality of the theme parks, it is worth noting.
Six (Five) Flags over Georgia is you average theme park. Single day admission for adults is $39.99 and almost every attraction inside is free once you've paid to enter. As you enter you are confronted by a photographer wanting to take your picture. Having you picture taken is free but the cost for the optional pictures is quite steep. A plastic framed 4"x6" goes for $17.99 +tax.
For those of you who are true roller coaster fans, you'll be happy to know that Six Flags over Georgia has 6 high quality steel roller coasters:
* The Georgia Scorcher - newest of the group is a somewhat short standup coaster.
* Mind Bender - world's first triple loop coaster. Very fun.
* Batman The Ride - Your feet dangle free on this great suspended ride.
* The Ninja - A good, but rough ride for a steel looping coaster.
* Viper - Accelerates riders (via steam catapult) through a single loop forwards and backwards.
* Dahlonega Mine Train - No loops in this ride. The tamest of Six Flags' steel coasters.
The park also features two large wooden roller coasters:
* The Great American Scream Machine - The most painfully rough ride of any coaster I've ever ridden.
* Georgia Cyclone - A quality wooden coaster that's almost an exact duplicate of the Texas Cyclone (at Six Flags Astroworld in Houston)
Other notable rides include theme park requirements like their log flume ride (creatively named "Log Flume"), a river rapids ride (Thunder River), and a vertical drop ride (Free Fall). A nice carousel and and race car track combined with a dozen or so live shows round out the highlighted attractions at Six Flags over Georgia.
Food at the park is (as at all theme parks) pretty expensive and of adequate quality. 20oz bottled soft drinks run $2.50 and my single slice of pizza was $2.99.
Park layout could certainly be better. In a slight departure from the traditional circular design, Six Flags over Georgia has one (fairly large) section of the park (Lickskillet) accessible only through a single entrance. All foot traffic must come and go from this area through a fairly narrow entrance, making crowded days extra torture. The park is also fairly unlevel. While typical parks minimize hills to ease traffic flow, Six Flags over Georgia has quite a few areas where walking becomes quite a chore (especially after a few hours of walking).
I went after students had returned to school, so the park was staffed primarily with temporary help. They were wholly unfriendly and seemingly uninterested in helping me when I requested it.
In all Six Flags over Georgia has some quality rides (considering it's smaller size), but nothing you couldn't get in Orlando. If you live in the area it's worth a visit, but if taking a long vacation you'd be better off reading some of my Disney reviews. Food and customer service were unimpressive at best and navigation was confusing and painful. If you do go be sure to get some of the plentiful coupons. Most hotels in Atlanta have $10.00 off ones, but try to find the buy one get one free coupons if you have an even number in your party (you'll save more that way).
Recommended:
Yes
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