Alpine Bobsled - Great Escape
Date Taken: 09/04/2023
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
The area around the ride was roped off for some special proceedings.
We say farewell to the Alpine Bobsled
Great Escape Closing Photos Taken: 09/04/2023 Posted: 09/05/2023In this photo update, we visit Six Flags Great Escape in upstate New York to be there for the sendoff of the last operating two-across Intamin Bobsled coaster in the world: Alpine Bobsled. While the ride had previous stints at Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Great Adventure, it found a real home in Great Escape where it operated a faithfully as it could for the past 25 years. As of late, the ride had become more and more finicky to operate and the time to replace it had come.
To celebrate the ride's history, the park invited members of ACE to attend on the coaster's last operating day. We were given some special behind the scenes looks of the attraction and got to ride the ride for our last time.
During the time of our visit, there were other exciting happenings at the park going on as well including the Oktoberfest festival and preparations for FrightFest. Follow along as we take you around the park.
Misc - Great Escape
Date Taken: 09/04/2023
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
A photo of me for posterity... with a tangled up name tag.
Misc - Great Escape
Date Taken: 09/04/2023
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
The park gave out a commemorative medal and ride themed cupcakes.
Alpine Bobsled - Great Escape
Date Taken: 09/04/2023
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
This ride's closing is notable in that this the last two-across Intamin bobsled in operation.
Alpine Bobsled - Great Escape
Date Taken: 09/04/2023
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
Two other rides closed before it: Disaster Transport at Cedar Point and Bob at Efteling. The ride's layout lives on in Six Flags over Texas with La Vibora.
Alpine Bobsled - Great Escape
Date Taken: 09/04/2023
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
Fortunately for us, the park has a great replacement in store that we know will be a tremendous addition to the park as well as bring in something much more reliable.
Alpine Bobsled - Great Escape
Date Taken: 09/04/2023
Date Posted: 09/05/2023
The park had several different blueprints of the attraction out for display.
We ride North America's newest wooden coaster
Photo Updates Great Escape 66 Photos Posted: 09/22/2024