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By Coasterfreak18 · Posted
Hi everyone, between now and the end of September, when Water Country USA closes for the season, when do you think will be the best time, crowd-wise, to head over to Williamsburg? -
Hell, I'll give them $5 and figure out the details later. There's an FEC in town that would do well with that hog. -
By Arthur_Seaton · Posted
Seemed like it was in the middle of town to me, and I kind of figured that was something like the main drag. A few of those little Texas towns don't exactly have much going on. -
"Prominent" is doing a lot of work in that sentence. It's a mile and a half from the freeway in the middle of an industrial area. No one accidentally goes there. -
By Arthur_Seaton · Posted
Agree. Credit to the park for taking a risk, and I wonder if the purchase was meant as an opening gambit for more thrill-type expansion? There's not much space there, but there's some. I'd also assume that the coaster takes quite a bit of upkeep since it runs in a way that suggests it'd tear itself apart quite fast. It was pretty rough when I rode it, and — once the first drop is cleared — it stays close the ground and slams its way through the layout. I could see Knoebels salvaging it IF it's not too costly an invstment. -
By jedimaster1227 · Posted
^The coaster has been on the market for some time and has had no takers. As unique as Switchback is, I feel like, had the park not bought it, they probably would have been able to operate successfully for years to come as a small attraction. Just because you build it, doesn’t mean the local market will sustain the demand or that the tourists will come. This is an unfortunate case study in investing in the wrong kind of additions for a park. -
By thepoint4life23 · Posted
Maybe Fun Spot will by the Switchback coaster or what ever they call it -
By Arthur_Seaton · Posted
There were a good amount of rowdy and obnoxious teens roaming around, so I wasn't sure if the policy was in effect or not. There were few lines, but I did see some bad behavior and line-jumping by kids that was clearly orchestrated by adults. There was a huge family milling around the NebulaZ ride, and the kids would get off one cycle, then adults standing in line would have them skip so they could jump right back on without having to wait. It seemed like had a system going, and ride ops were pretty checked out. -
^ it's because of the chaperone policy going back into effect. . . if the parents have to go with them starting in the afternoon, the kids don't want to be dropped off alone during the week. so on the weekends they get SLAMMED as parents go with them. so the days to go while still weekly operations (for the next several weeks still) are Tues-Thurs. -
By Arthur_Seaton · Posted
A quick visit report, I suppose. I drove down to the park on Wednesday to "activate" my 2025-2026 season pass. It's still a bit unclear as to how the new pass works and what's involved (the guest relations rep was just as confused). Given that it's the middle of summer, I figured the park would be slammed and only planned on maybe walking around for an hour then leaving. However, the place was dead, so I jumped on a bunch of rides. Iron Rattler was down all day. Not sure what's going on there, but the staff member assigned to the entrance said it wouldn't be opening at all. It was hard to see, but I think there may have been a train sitting in the station. In fact, quite a few rides were closed, with some going on and off line throughout the day. Wonder Woman was running one half-empty train, so the line was crazy even though the park was pretty dead. Operations, overall, were mixed, and I got the sense that weekends are likely when the park steps it up. The new kids' area looks cool, and I rode the NebulaZ for the first time. It's a good-looking ride, and the manufacturer did a nice job of combining sound and music into the system. At first, the park was only running one half, so the loading and unloading was like a standard flat ride. Later, they started running all the seats and the loading/unloading time cratered. Obviously, there's no escaping this, but it definitely makes for a longer wait because of how the ride system works. The ride experience itself was pretty good, somewhat akin to a flat ride Knott's (and other parks) had a decade or two ago. Watching it run from the ground, it looks like you'd experience a slew of near misses with other cars, but I didn't find that to be the case while riding (you never really get that close to other riders). In terms of motion, it doesn't do much but it definitely gives a little more floaty air than expected for what is essentially a kiddie/family ride. It's a good install that bridges the kiddie/family gap well. Better than the Air Race installation which, despite looking just as good, is one of the most unpleasant ride experiences I've had. ^ I'm not sure if the 3D map is new (or needed), but the app popped up a few notifications based on it. So, a shame Iron Rattler was down, and Wonder Woman seemed to be running on fumes, but I got to ride quite a bit of other stuff without any waits. -
Great report. Sorry to hear about the disappointments and your car, but it sounds like you had a decent amount of fun and got plenty of new credits! -
Day 12: Six Flags Darien Lake and then my ride home turned to shit The day started well enough, the weather turned to showery and cool which was a welcome change from the ridiculous heat and humidity of the past 7 days. Arrived at the park to a slowly building crowd due to an incoming Kesha concert. It was my first time at the park since 2003 when I was 12 and we did a CP trip when TTD opened. First stop was Tantrum which was about a 20 minute wait running 1 car (everything here only runs 1 train). Much smoother than Rock Bottom Plunge which I rode on Saturday, but the layout was extremely short and sort of meh. Lots of positive G's to start but that may be the shortest coaster I can think of. Moved over to Mind Eraser which was a station wait. Happy to see the new SLC trains. It tracked okay, some slight jackhammering but not terrible. Good enough ride. Next was Viper which was another station wait but it's a large, deep station that was pretty full, so about a 20 minute wait. Rode in row 2 and it's still a fun ride with a cool layout, but the entry to the boomerang and the corkscrews offered a few clocks to the jaw. Far from the worst Arrow I've ridden this trip! Continued along to the Motocoaster. About a 25 minute wait. Got the front row. This has a surprisingly punchy launch, TT2 would be jealous. The layout is lame and the bikes aren't the most comfortable things, but the kids must love this thing. Did the bizarre act of exiting the park through Darien Square just to re-enter a few hundred feet away, but headed over to Predator next, about 15 mins for back seat. This thing used to get lots of hate but they titan tracked the living crap out of it. Most of the ride is glass smooth now. The layout has a lot of fun drops and turns but I hate that the last leg before the turn into the station offers no good airtime hills, mostly just straight track. Final ride of the day and trip was Superman...err...Ride of Steel. 10 minute wait for row 2. Was nice to ride this with comfortable lapbars. Awesome ride to end the trip! Very enjoyable day. Between the weather, relatively uncrowded park, and the relaxed atmosphere (and the fact that NOTHING BROKE DOWN) it was a nice rebound from the Cedar Point shitshow. Shortly after leaving my battery light came on in my car. Took it to AutoZone in Rochester and it's the alternator. I need to be at work at 6:45am, so I had to rent a car at Rochester Airport and had my car towed to a garage which I then have to pick up when it's ready (likely after work tomorrow) so that's a fun added expense and a huge hit to getting a good night's sleep at home tonight before returning to work, should be home by 2:30. If this happened any other day on the trip it wouldn't have been a big deal at all. Might have put the nail in the coffin on my Wildwood trip in August. -
By coasternut · Posted
I was at KD today and it's still closed.🤬 -
^ looking forwards to hanging out with ya Sat. Night at Fiesta!
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By jedimaster1227 · Posted
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a significant enhancemnet of Great Stirrup Cay, their private cruise destination in the bahamas. In Summer 2026 the new Great Tides Waterpark will open along with other new enhancements for the destination! https://www.multivu.com/norwegian_cruise_line/9305955-en-norwegian-cruise-line-great-stirrup-cay-expansion Norwegian Cruise Line® (NCL), the innovator in global cruise travel, today announced additional details for its private island transformation on Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas headlined by a nearly six-acre Great Tides Waterpark opening in summer 2026, and more incredible experiences to bring unforgettable adventures and endless relaxation for its guests. From cliff jumps and jet karts to swim-up bars and splash zones, the expansion of the island’s offerings is designed to elevate every guest’s experience – adults and kids alike – with more freedom, more flexibility and more ways for them to discover “The Great Life!” at Great Stirrup Cay. “Great Stirrup Cay has always been an amazing part of the Norwegian Cruise Line guest experience and continues to be one of our highest rated destinations," said David J. Herrera, president of Norwegian Cruise Line. "At 270 acres our private island provides us with an incredible blueprint to reinvent what guests can experience when they escape to ‘The Great Life’ with us. This new waterpark is an outstanding addition to our recent announcement about other amazing new amenities on the island soon to debut. With each phase of our enhancements, we’re bringing ashore more of what our guests love about sailing with NCL. Whether you want to relax by the huge new heated pool – complete with multiple swim up bars, are looking forward to racing down one of the 19 waterslides with your kids at Great Tides Waterpark, or just want to enjoy the ocean breeze from one of the hammocks at Hammock Bay, Great Stirrup Cay will soon boast even more ways to escape to YOUR ‘great life’ for a memorable vacation on and off the ship. I am thrilled to welcome our guests to the greatest private island in the Caribbean!" BIG SPLASH, BIGGER ESCAPE: GREAT TIDES WATERPARK WILL DELIVER INDUSTRY FIRST EXPERIENCES WITH ADRENALINE-BOOSTING AND LAID-BACK ADVENTURES Anchored by 19 waterslides – from adrenaline-boosting to laid-back adventure – a nearly 800-foot dynamic river, the 9,000-square-foot splash zone for kids, and the industry’s first cliffside jumps, Great Tides Waterpark will deliver guests MORE to do and MORE to enjoy. At 170-feet, the unmissable Tidal Tower will be home to eight thrilling waterslides, including the two tallest slides of the tower where guests can experience splashing drops and thrilling climbs on an inner tube for an exhilarating ride. Additional slides include racing slides where guests can speed to the finish line on a mat, tube slides which features large spirals and spins that send guests in a whole other direction as they shoot down in a burst of excitement, as well as exciting body slides. To make it even easier to enjoy, select slides will include convenient conveyer belts to lift the rafts to the top of the tower, eliminating the tedious task of guests carrying them up on their own. Families and adventure seekers will be able to let loose at Cliffside Cove with racer slides, two different cliff jumps standing at 10 and 15 feet tall – a cruise industry first – as well as the Caribbean’s only family slide, where four guests can slide down simultaneously. For those who prefer to enjoy from the sidelines, The Grotto Bar, a hidden cave bar tucked under the family slide, will offer the best people watching with a cocktail in hand. At the center of Great Tides Waterpark, a 9,000-square-foot kids splash zone will provide a water wonderland for little ones with an oversized tipping bucket towering at over 40 feet above the ground. Eight mini slides and interactive water features complete this aquatic paradise for children of all ages. The waterpark will also feature a dynamic river, an immersive water experience with an accelerated current that will be faster and more exciting than a typical lazy river. At 800 feet long guests will be able to enter the dynamic river from several points, including a wading pool with a conveniently located swim-up bar nearby. A highlight on the river will be an illuminated grotto tunnel featuring a dreamlike bioluminescent scene for the ultimate multi-sensory experience. Well-located cabanas will be situated at the edge of the dynamic river and the kids splash zone for premium access to the popular family areas. MORE WAYS TO ENJOY ‘THE GREAT LIFE’: ISLAND ENHANCEMENTS FOR EVERYONE An all-new mini aquatic racecourse with jet karts – combining elements of go-karting and jet skiing – will soon be one of the top shore excursions available on the island for adventure seekers. Debuting later this year, guests will start to enjoy some of the first enhanced experiences at Great Stirrup Cay, beginning with the opening of the brand-new heated pool, a new multi-ship pier, the scenic welcome plaza, and an island-wide tram service that will make it easier than ever to get around the island and escape to “The Great Life.” The Great Life Lagoon, the recently announced expansive 1.4-acre pool area, will be complete with private ocean and pool view cabanas and villas, an abundance of complimentary loungers and two swim-up bars offering a selection of refreshing beverages including kid-friendly drinks and adult-favorite cocktails. Each bar will have its own ambiance, with Reef Bar designed to be more vibrant with a DJ spinning all-day beats. The Waves Bar will be on the opposite side of the pool where a beach-style entrance leads to an exciting splash area for kids with fun water features. Another popular family space will be the 3,400-square-foot Splash Harbor, a complimentary splash pad steps away from the brand-new heated pool, with interactive water fountains, aquatic features and a shaded bar and lounge for the parents to relax while the kids are at play. For guests who enjoy their fair share of competition, the soon-to-be all-new complimentary recreational area, Horizon Park, will feature lawn style games, pickleball courts, a nine-hole mini golf course, half a sports court and more. Designed to provide the ultimate beachside relaxation, Hammock Bay will include over 50 hammocks for the perfect afternoon nap, a dedicated bar and will be conveniently located near the guest-favorite BBQ buffet. Or if exclusive oceanfront luxury is preferred, Vibe Shore Club, the adults-only area, will offer a chicer ambiance with a private bar, hanging day beds and premium lounge seating. Entrance to the adults-only area comes with the purchase of a day pass and includes an upgraded lounger and premium umbrella, or for an even more elevated experience, villas will also be available to rent. TRAVELERS CAN WIN THEIR WAY TO PARADISE WITH NCL’S ‘ESCAPE TO THE GREAT LIFE’ SWEEPSTAKES As part of the “Escape to the Great Life” campaign, NCL is launching a nationwide sweepstakes from July 29 to Aug. 31, 2025 and giving away 250 cruises to Great Stirrup Cay for travelers to experience the all-new attractions. Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada1, consumers can enter for a chance to win a four-day voyage in August 2026 for two in a balcony stateroom inclusive of NCL’s popular More At Sea™ package. For additional details on the sweepstakes or to enter to win, visit www.ncl.com/great-stirrup-cay. Additionally, from July 29 to 31, 2025 NCL is bringing the island life to New York City, and in Miami throughout the month of August, with “Escape to the Great Life” consumer activations. In New York City, NCL is bringing Great Stirrup Cay to SoHo with a limited-time engagement experience. Beginning at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29 a custom “escape hatch” at 104 Grand Street, New York City, will open to the public and passersby will instantly be transported to the island paradise, complete with tropical sights and sounds of what awaits at Great Stirrup Cay. Guests will find immersive LED graphic island visuals, they’ll be able to dance to the beat of live steel drums, snag beach ready NCL merchandise and enter to win the “Escape to the Great Life” sweepstakes. The pop-up activation is open to the public on July 29, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. EST, and from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. EST on July 30 and 31, 2025. Coinciding with the consumer activation, seven custom “escape hatches” are hidden across Manhattan in the popular areas of Hudson Yards, Gansevoort Plaza, 54th Street in Times Square, Broadway and Broome, Grand Central Station, State Street in the Financial District, and on the Highline Sundeck on 14th Street, providing the public additional opportunities to open the door and to enter to win one of the 250 cruise giveaways. Throughout the month of August, three “escape hatches” will also be hidden throughout Miami, NCL’s hometown, in Wynwood, on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach and at Bayside Marketplace in downtown inviting the public to open the doors to enter to win an escape to “The Great Life” at Great Stirrup Cay. GREAT STIRRUP CAY ITINERARIES HEAT UP IN 2026 As the Company transforms Great Stirrup Cay, and due to the growing guest demand of Caribbean and Bahamas sailings, Norwegian Cruise Line is set to welcome one million guests to Great Stirrup Cay across 15 of its ships in 2026. It will bring its newest ships to its private island in the Bahamas, including Norwegian Aqua™, offering a variety of seven-day Caribbean voyages from Miami and Orlando (Port Canaveral), Fla. through October 2027 with calls to the Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, British Virgin Islands and more. In addition, Norwegian Luna, the Company’s latest vessel debuting in March 2026, will also offer seven-day Caribbean itineraries from April 2026 to October 2026, visiting the same beautiful tropical destinations as her sister ship, Norwegian Aqua. Starting today and for a limited time, NCL is offering up to $1,500 off all Caribbean and Bahamas sailings with “The Great Life Sale” for guests to book their next tropical getaway. As an added bonus, Latitudes Members will also receive a $50 on board credit per stateroom to use during their sailing. In addition, guests can enjoy even more with NCL's ‘More at Sea™’ package providing over $2,000 of savings on guest favorite amenities including unlimited open bar, specialty dining, shore excursion credits and Wi-Fi. For more information about the Company's award-winning fleet and worldwide itineraries, or to book a cruise, please contact a travel professional, call 888-NCL-CRUISE (625-2784) or visit www.ncl.com. Norwegian Cruise Line® unveils additional enhancements to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island destination in the Bahamas, including Great Tides Waterpark. The new attraction will deliver adrenaline-boosting and laidback adventures suited for every kind of guest. The 170-foot-high Tidal Tower will be centerstage of this expansive waterpark with eight thrilling waterslides. In summer 2026, Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, will also boast a 9,000 square foot splash zone for kids within Great Tides Waterpark featuring eight mini slides and an oversized tipping bucket as well as more interactive water features. An 800-foot-long dynamic river will be a highlight of Norwegian Cruise Line’s all-new Great Tides Waterpark. As part of the immersive experience, guests will enjoy an accelerated current faster than a typical lazy river that will take them through an illuminated grotto tunnel featuring a dreamlike bioluminescent scene. At Great Stirrup Cay, Great Tides Waterpark will encompass a total of 19 waterslides, including Cliffside Cove featuring two of the industry’s first cliff jumps standing at 10 and 15 feet high, as well as the Caribbean’s only family slide, where four guests can ride down together. As part of Norwegian Cruise Line’s transformation of its private island destination in the Bahamas, Great Stirrup Cay, guests will be able to enjoy multiple new experiences, such as Great Life Lagoon— the expansive 1.4-acre pool area complete with a large heated pool, an abundance of loungers, two swim-up bars, aquatic activities for kids and more. Great Stirrup Cay’s new pool area – Great Life Lagoon – is set to debut at the end of 2025 and will feature two swim-up bars, each with its own ambience, offering a selection of refreshing beverages, including kid-friendly drinks and adult-favorite cocktails. As part of the expansive 1.4-acre pool area, a beach-style entrance leads to an exciting splash zone for kids with fun water features, and the nearby swim-up Shallows Bar will serve kid-friendly drinks and adult-favorite cocktails. Splash Harbor will offer families a complimentary and fun-filled splash pad with interactive water fountains and aquatic features, with a shaded bar and lounge nearby for the parents to relax while the kids are at play. Norwegian Cruise Line® is drawing inspiration from onboard guest favorite amenities with its transformation of Great Stirrup Cay. Guests will soon be able to enjoy an adults-only experience on NCL’s private island destination in the Bahamas with Vibe Shore Club. It will offer an elevated ambiance with a private bar, hanging day beds and premium lounge seating. Horizon Park, a recreational area recently made available aboard Norwegian Breakaway® and Norwegian Bliss® , will also debut on Great Stirrup Cay. The area will provide a place to gather for the whole family with plenty of activities, including lawn style games, two pickleball courts, a nine-hole mini golf course, half a sports court and more. Great Stirrup Cay, Norwegian Cruise Line’s private island in the Bahamas, will soon debut Hammock Bay, an area designed for the ultimate beachside relaxation with over 50 hammocks for the perfect afternoon nap. It will also feature a dedicated bar. Norwegian Cruise Line® is set to welcome one million guests to Great Stirrup Cay with 15 of its ships calling to the island in 2026. Through developments and enhancements currently under way, Great Stirrup Cay, as well as the new pool area, will be easily accessible to guests through a brand-new multi-ship pier, a welcome center and convenient tram service. NCL is bringing Great Stirrup Cay to New York City with a limited-time engagement experience in SoHo where a custom “escape hatch” transports passersby to an island paradise. Norwegian Cruise Line’s “Escape to the Great Life” consumer activation in New York City will feature immersive LED graphic island visuals, live steel drums, NCL merchandise and the opportunity to enter a chance to win a cruise to the Company’s private island. As part of Norwegian’s “Escape to the Great Life” campaign, NCL is launching a nationwide sweepstakes from July 29 to Aug. 31, 2025 and giving away 250 cruises to Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas. The public can enter the sweepstakes using escape hatches scattered around New York City and Miami or by visiting www.ncl.com/gsc. Norwegian Cruise Line® unveils new Great Stirrup Cay logo as part of the recently announced guest enhancing transformation.
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