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By thepoint4life23 · Posted
They started testing the tilt track over the weekend what the means for a timeline no idea. -
Went to Valleyfair this past weekend for Opening Day. Park looked clean as always. Ride operations were slow with new staff, but that is to be expected. There was a group of kids from Owatonna that kept getting away with using the Fast Pass lane and didn't have Fast Passes, which was kind of annoying, but whatever. Small issues... Retracking of High Roller did wonders on the second hill drop! So smooth.. While riding High Roller on the turn around, I did notice there was some trees removed and have red X's spray painted on the stumps in the old Antique Autos/Dinos Alive area. I would usually start to get my hopes up, but I've been a season pass holder for over 20 years, so not going down the roller coaster hope road ever again until there is an actual announcement... There are some areas of the park where a new ride just seem obvious: 1) slide complex at old Looping Starship 2) roller coaster at old Dinos spot 3) games midway always just feels empty and a waste Other Notes & Rambles: Power Tower is looking rough. 25 years old now that I think of it. Wild thing paint job looks great! Looks like they turnaround up to the brake run. Hope the lift hill/return hills/station area to complete it this next offseason! Renegade kicks ass as always! Could envision Steel Venom exiting the park's line up in 5-10 years with a coaster replacement in that corner of the parking lot too. It is pretty rare to see that ride batting 1.000 on the day, but I know they just put some money into it with the holding brake repair, so probably safe for awhile. Looking forward to another good year at the park with the family! -
By Mustangman55 · Posted
Any hope for Sirens Curse to actually make coastermania or atleast June 15? I have seen some people say of course and some say it’s very unlikely. Of course we as the public don’t know how much work is left. But it’s stressing me. What do you all think? -
You should've taken video so you can show this to the groupers at Carowinds when they send trains out with 4 empty rows because they can't keep up for some reason. -
By Sportsdude360 · Posted
One thing I've found out about the new Giga-Dive coming in. We can tell from the pics that the track has 10 bolts going across. This is indicative of the 8 to across seating. The track for 7 across and lower "Mini" Dives typically has 6 bolts going across. Wrath Of Rakshasa track has the 6 bolts. -
I stopped by SFA Yesterday from around 1 PM through the 7 PM closing to catch the two credits I was missing from this park, get some final rides, and take some pictures to document the park's existence. Gotta say this is probably the first time I've ever encountered other enthusiasts (identified by wearing shirts from non-local parks and their dialogue) at this place. The park generally looked in much better shape than I've ever seen it, but it's still SFA at the end of the day. Rides ridden: -Ragin' Cajun: One of the missing credits. 32 minute wait, including a breakdown. Whatever, it's a spinning mouse. 3/10 -Wild One: 15 minutes for row 2. Wasn't terrible; definitely a lot smoother than I remember. 7/10 -Great Chase: The other of the missing credits. Whatever, it's a kiddie coaster. 3 laps. -Skywinder (aka Mind Eraser): 23 minutes for row 4, only running one train. Better with the new trains, but still awful. 2/10 -High Seas (their swinging ship): One cycle wait (at the request of a friend). -Joker's Jinx: 45 minutes for front row, including a breakdown, only running one train with no other trains in sight. This is clearly superior to the FoF clones....smoother ride, and so much faster through the second half due to no MCBR. I know it'll be parted out to support the remaining 3 of these in the chain, but they really should just plop the whole ride as is inside Flight of Fear's box at Kings Dominion. 7/10 -Superman: 30 minutes for row 2. New trains are nice; they are still the same restraint style (but now have ankle/calf-bars). Only one was fully assembled and running. These will serve Darien Lake well. 8/10 -Batwing: 1 hour and 15 minutes for back row, including two breakdowns and them only running one train (with no other trains in sight). Remembered why I preferred these to the B&M flyers: The loop is so intense. Also remembered why I prefer the B&Ms: The inline twist at the end is truly awful. RIP, Vekoma Flying Dutchman. 6/10 -Superman: 30 minutes for front row. Still not an exciting layout, but the pops of air are nice, and it's easily the star of this park. 8/10. The most entertaining moment of the day came when the panel operator at Joker's Jinx (during the breakdown), asked the crowd in the station if anyone was sad the park was closing at the end of the year, and no one made a sound. I had to laugh about that. Fun Fact: This is the only park I've ever been to where the crowd self-regulates in the station of coasters - without the presence of a grouper, they still line up with only enough people for the next train per row, on their own! I was shocked. Photos/videos to come later maybe. -
By MKvillalba · Posted
And it's gotten even better in the last few years, with improved ops, great food, new shows, and amazing seasonal festivals. Siren's Curse Harley Quinn was going to be the cherry on top, sadly it didn't materialize but I've been told there are huge investments coming in the next couple of years, so I'd say SFM is safe for now. -
It is still undergoing retracking by Gravity Group. The track that I could see from the path along Splashworks from when I visited Friday looks great. I can't wait to ride it again once it reopens! -
By thrillseeker4552 · Posted
Exciting stuff! I have always been a fan of two-tone color schemes like this. With this coaster coming and hopefully the ones at COTAland opening, I think a 2026 Texas trip is on the horizon for me. -
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By Blake Hooton · Posted
There were mixed reactions about that announcement. Other than that i'm excited. -
By abovethesink · Posted
Minebuster got serious Gravity Group love this offseason, didn't it? I am curious as to how it rides now when we are back in early August. -
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By michaellynn4 · Posted
I might actually go ride this coaster that I've lived 20 minutes from for the last 10 years. -
the refurbished Sangerfest Halle is now officially open. not only looks great, but the new layout VASTLY improved wait times - with the line splitting at the front for two sides with same options, and then 4 cashiers on each side. The Beverage station is also now on the same side (looks like what was the beverage station across the dining room area is going to be refurbed - if I had to guess, it will be a beer/alcohol stand, but at the moment it's all blocked off). the new food options are excellent, and this is NOT "theme park food" - other than the pizza and chicken fingers option that I guess they must offer for the picky eaters and kiddos. I DO wish some of the options that went away - such as my beloved Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich - will come back, as I feel they could use a few more options. opening options are: (all are Meal options on dining plan, and both deserts are Snack options) Salad (good size comes with grilled chicken chunks) Pizza plate - one large slize (cheese or Peperoni) with a pretzel bread stick Chicken Tenders - with a pretzel breadstick Sangerfest Platter - I entree, 1 side (+6.99 for additional sides) Entree Options: Traditional Braised Beef with Spaetzle, Grilled Brats, German Pork Loin, Chicken Tenders Side Options: Macaroni & Cheese, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Steak Fries, Fried Apples Deserts: Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake, Parfaits Everything we tried was excellent, and the serving size for the pork loin was big enough that could easily be shared. I always bring along baggies, and took home leftover pork and Brussells that made a great lunch today. -
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