Six Flags over Georgia

I've only been to the Six Flags in Texas and Jersey, so can't help you with shows or dining. Some families I did notice brought their own lunches and went back out to the parking area to eat and I think they had tables around.
Food was expensive in the Texas Park, and there were long lines and it wasn't that grayt. I went on a busy HOT, HOT day with my nephews.

Can't hurt to pack a cooler and leave it in the car. or go somehwere else for eats before the concert. Nothing worse than having odjida before seeing Groban.;-)

Have not been to Six Flags in probably 10 years, but always loved it!! Have a blast and post your trip report. I also remember the food at the park being quite good, but it was ten years ago.

I've only been to the Six Flags in Texas and Jersey, so can't help you with shows or dining. Some families I did notice brought their own lunches and went back out to the parking area to eat and I think they had tables around.
Food was expensive in the Texas Park, and there were long lines and it wasn't that grayt. I went on a busy HOT, HOT day with my nephews.

Can't hurt to pack a cooler and leave it in the car. or go somehwere else for eats before the concert. Nothing worse than having odjida before seeing Groban.;-)

Thanks!
When Six Flags took over Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, they ruined it. It used to be full of local color and flavor, then in became commercial and the food quality and cleanliness of the park went way down. Since then Six Flags has bought, ruined and closed down the park in Houston and New Orleans. And now six more of their parks are scheduled to get the ax! Yet all I've heard about Atlanta is good stuff. It should be fun nonetheless!

Have not been to Six Flags in probably 10 years, but always loved it!! Have a blast and post your trip report. I also remember the food at the park being quite good, but it was ten years ago.

Thanks Franny! I'm looking forward to it! I'll report in on Monday!

Oh, so that was it.
Although, I still think eating theme park food before you go see Groban is like having a full breakfast before taking communion.
Isn't that in the handbook Kenny? :rofl:

Oh, so that was it.
Although, I still think eating theme park food before you go see Groban is like having a full breakfast before taking communion.
Isn't that in the handbook Kenny? :rofl:

I had the Cliffs Notes version of the Handbook

I'm the one that went to Burger King before Barbara Streisand! and went to Journey/Def Leppard in the same Phillips Arena in the same weekend! I don't follow the rules too well.

But I think I'll skip the park food before Groban! thanks.....

I'm guilty too. Was late for a daytime show on Broadway, we were starving, my sister and I ran into Burger King across the street, grabbed McNuggets and threw them in our handbags. We had orchestra seats. Should have seen the looks we got from the people sitting next to us.

Been there, but it must have been back in the late 1980's since my last trip. I grew too tall for the fun rides, with the safety latches becoming more like pain in the U-NO-WHAT Latches. Back then, the prices for food were outrageous. Once there, you probably will not want to leave then come back for the day -- much effort and time consumption. I'm sure that you will find decent sandwiches and compared to food at the beach, you might think it is a bargain. Please report back to us, and enjoy the rides for those of us who cannot.

Here is my advice (went last year). BUY ONE OF THOSE 'GO TO THE HEAD OF THE LINE' PASSES! It will cost you dearly (I think about $60-$90) BUT, you will ride on at least twice as many rides than if you tough it out in the lines. It makes the day so much more pleasant!:clap_1: You can usually score a day pass discount by bringing a Coke can to the ticket office, too. The food is pretty bad and expensive, but who goes there to eat?

I forgot about those 1-1.5 hr waits for the good rides.

I go to Six Flags over GA every year and especially now that they host UGA Alumni Night the third Friday of April. I have heard some say that Six Flags over GA is the best out of them all. Make sure you ride the Dahlonega Mine Train (the original rollercoaster there), it will be taken down and stored after this year to make room for a new roller coaster and park expansion, and according to the newspaper article "It may be relocated to the new section of the park."

FFF say be sure and ride Goliath! I have a picture of him and lil' FFF last year and he looks like this! It is too funny!

I'm excited like a little kid on Christmas! I can't wait. It started out as going to Atlanta to see Josh Groban, and finding something to do during the day.

Now its about going to Six Flags and heading to Josh Groban Saturday night so I can get some rest before heading back to 6F in the morning!

And yes Mangy, I'll be going to BK both days! Nuggets galore!

I'm sure I'll do Goliath and then some. I'm going to check on FastPass now!

thanx y'all!

And thanks for the PM's too!:roll:

I go to Six Flags over GA every year and especially now that they host UGA Alumni Night the third Friday of April. I have heard some say that Six Flags over GA is the best out of them all. Make sure you ride the Dahlonega Mine Train (the original rollercoaster there), it will be taken down and stored after this year to make room for a new roller coaster and park expansion, and according to the newspaper article "It may be relocated to the new section of the park."

The Dahlonega Mine Train...boy what memeories that brings back! Thanks bsmart!!:clap_1:

The Dahlonega Mine Train...boy what memeories that brings back! Thanks bsmart!!:clap_1:

Even though it was many, many years ago, the Dahlonega Mine Train is one that I recall being one of my favorites. The front row is a must!

one of our favorite parks is busch gardens at williamsburg virginia - anyone been there ?

If it is anything like Busch in Tampa, I imagine it is beautiful!

I just booked a hotel next to the park and only 9 miles from downtown.

Now the next question. How long, on a Saturday evening, should it take me to drive from Six Flags to Philips Arena.
The concert is at 8pm. I like to get there an hour early, just in case. Maybe an hour and a half. I decided to wait to get there, and eat at the CNN building. I'm going to try that Mexican restaurant again, with the giant sombrero's hanging from ceiling.

Its only 9 miles from the motel to downtown. But I know it took me nearly 45 minutes to go from Marietta, 12 miles to Philips for Barbara.

I really want to get to know Atlanta better. I have already received my itinerary for my next trip from one of y'all. Thanks!

I also want to revisit Stone Mountain and there was a civil war museum somewhere that was a round room with 3 dimensional characters that blended in with the wall mural. I'm diggin' back in memories from over 30 years ago so bear with me. Anyone know what that might be? The Carving on Stone Mountain wasn't even finished when I was there last!

Not sure of distances DKA for you, but when I saw Groban, he had a warm up gig play, then about another 15 minutes or so for them to set up the stage, so he didn't start until about 45-1 hr or so.

I go to Six Flags over GA every year and especially now that they host UGA Alumni Night the third Friday of April. I have heard some say that Six Flags over GA is the best out of them all. Make sure you ride the Dahlonega Mine Train (the original rollercoaster there), it will be taken down and stored after this year to make room for a new roller coaster and park expansion, and according to the newspaper article "It may be relocated to the new section of the park."

I rode that Mine Train about a dozen times one day back in the days o' disco. What fun, and there were no doubt fewer people to deal with then.

I rode that Mine Train about a dozen times one day back in the days o' disco. What fun, and there were no doubt fewer people to deal with then.

Everybody keeps mentioning this ride, so I just went to the website to check it out, and by goodness it brought back a memory, albeit quite hazy. I'm sure I've ridden this before, and I will ride it again this weekend. I'm pretty sure all I'm going to do is ride coasters. I'm a thrill junkie.

one of our favorite parks is busch gardens at williamsburg virginia - anyone been there ?

Oh yeah!!:clap_1: We had a wonderful time there. The park theme is really entertaing. Haven't been in a while. It is one of my top places to go. Have also been to the one in Tampa. It is really different but lots of fun. Both parks have good rides!! We used to go to theme pasrks a lot, but now just hang out at the beach.

Have funn DKA!!!!!:clap_1: :clap_1:

Isn't that college Bball tourn. in Atlanta? If so, prepare for some traffic.

If it is anything like Busch in Tampa, I imagine it is beautiful!

I just booked a hotel next to the park and only 9 miles from downtown.

Now the next question. How long, on a Saturday evening, should it take me to drive from Six Flags to Philips Arena.
The concert is at 8pm. I like to get there an hour early, just in case. Maybe an hour and a half. I decided to wait to get there, and eat at the CNN building. I'm going to try that Mexican restaurant again, with the giant sombrero's hanging from ceiling.

Its only 9 miles from the motel to downtown. But I know it took me nearly 45 minutes to go from Marietta, 12 miles to Philips for Barbara.

At that time of day (6:30) it will still be rush hour, but you'll be going against traffic. I'd leave 30 minutes for getting in the general area and maybe a few more minutes for finding parking.

I also want to revisit Stone Mountain and there was a civil war museum somewhere that was a round room with 3 dimensional characters that blended in with the wall mural. I'm diggin' back in memories from over 30 years ago so bear with me. Anyone know what that might be? The Carving on Stone Mountain wasn't even finished when I was there last!

You may be thinking about the Cyclorama in Grant Park? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Cyclorama

You may be thinking about the Cyclorama in Grant Park? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Cyclorama

I've been there a couple of times too, but drunkenartist convinced me that it was at Stone Mtn. I guess as a tourist, you probably do both of them on the same day.