We've been going to Six Flags Great America since 1976/77. The past few years I haven't made it so I had it in my head to try and go sometime during the vacation. I really didn't want to go by myself however my brother works most weekdays and so the only day we really had available was today.This is a ride I've been wanting to go on for about three years but the lines for the ride have been over 3 hours. Conveniently after riding the new Dark Knight Coaster (which was a roller coaster much like Mad Mouse or Mullholland Madness at California Adventure and kind of a let down) Jerry and I headed to this coaster which was next door because the wait time was only about an hour. It's intimidating waiting in line because the roller coaster continuously rides right above your head so you see what it does and you wonder what it will be like. This is a coaster where you are suspended like you are flying on your stomach and let me tell you it was a bit nerve-wracking to be hanging that way waiting for the coaster to begin. It's even more nerve wracking to be riding the coaster that way the entire trip. You do feel a bit like you are flying and at one point the g-forces send you slamming back into the seat when really you think you should be falling forward. It's such a different experience and I have to say that had the lines not been terrible I would have suggested we ride again just so I could get over the fear factor.
Batman: Jerry and I have loved this coaster since I made him ride the front car on our birthday several years ago. It's a suspension rollercoaster and has several twists and loops but it's a smooth ride. I could easily ride this roller coaster again and again...well maybe twice and then I'd need a rest because it does make me feel a little dizzy.
American Eagle: This coaster has been around for YEARS and the tracks sound like it. At some point I often wonder if the coaster will completely fall of the tracks but it still is a good traditional wooden roller coaster.
Demon: What used to be Turn of the Century in the late 70's / early 80's turned into the Demon (one of the first looping roller coasters we ever rode). I don't think they've updated the roller coaster since the 80's - the paint and cars were really peeling and none of the cool light effects in the tunnel were working. Also I got really knocked around in the corkscrew and I didn't like that very much.
And finally (although there were several other roller coasters we went on) Raging Bull. My cousins all raved about this coaster. You are trapped in with just a lap harness and it does have a pretty spectacular drop but I can't say it was my favorite coaster (mostly because it's hard to top Batman!) It was fun - it doesn't go upside down but has a whole lot of stomach dropping drops but not exactly worth the hour wait.
All in all we had a great time...although we used to be able to spend all day and all night riding rides and standing in line, I think we both agreed we are getting a bit older because by about 5 o'clock we both were tired and decided to just head for home.
