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I spent over 3 hours in the MoM line and never got to ride since the queue was cleared at the end of the day. What I learned during that time is the app will not show a wait time for it, or change it to delayed if it is down. If it’s down a lot, you can assume there will be no other drops or very few at all. Who knows when it can get to a more reliable status, but I will be very weary about losing multiple hours of my time attempting to get a ride on it next time I get to go. Especially if I don’t get one of the first early times.

At opening definitely keep an eye on the app to see what’s reported open or having a wait time to ensure you will arrive at an attraction that’s open. The biggest set back for the start of your day is going all the way into one world and the ride is down, so you then need to hustle out and over to your next best option. Hopefully this won’t be an issue soon! The best suggestion is to start with Mine Cart due to capacity. Probably Mario Kart next. Monsters has more good days than bad days, but the rule is: if it’s open, stop what you are doing and go ride it. Do not save it for later in the day. You do not want to miss this attraction or have a day where it ends up breaking down early afternoon and stays down for the rest of the day. Ops will work to re open any attraction even if there’s 30 minutes to park close, and I mean any. Have an amazing time, travelers!

I can’t wait for you all to experience the incredible dueling Stardust Racers

An indoor ride is very welcome. We all know about the horrible 5% surcharge on everything at SeaWorld, and recently a photo of it being upped to 9% has been going around but I haven’t been able to confirm if it’s real or someone trying to get attention on socials. Anyone been recently to confirm?

Yeah as much as I trust the locals here commenting I don’t believe Kumba ever reopened. We got more source there? All other accounts it has not reopened. Reddit says Sheikra is testing. To be fair I got so lucky on my Feb Friday visit - Montu 2 trains. Cheetah Hunt running all day. Falcons Fury had just come back alive. Gwazi painful ops but it was running. Cobras Curse was running too even with the pre show! Phoenix Rising was a pleasant surprise. The double down drop in the back was fun. Does it have a shimmy? Yeah. Is it rough or uncomfortable? No. One trains on it suck. Flyer was running too. The pretzels from tiger tail were great. For what was open and available , it was a good day! When this park is fully functional it’s one of the best in the world. Still such a shame to see how it’s being run but it’s hard not to have fun on a weekday when crowds aren’t bad.

Sounds like a perfect time to take my girlfriend for their first visit to BGT! Can’t wait for a warm United Parks welcome this weekend.

Queue times and the BGT app are showing Sheikra open - would be curious if anyone else can confirm it’s back.

Fan Fest Nights is going to be incredible!!

it doesn’t have a waterpark but it does have a splash pad. i believe limited space is an issue (see it in person) but you’re not staying here to stay at the resort, you’re here to go to the parks.

I will miss the intense airtime you get on those steep ups and downs, but honestly it’s time to move on to something better. RRR ride vehicles are uncomfortable and have been problematic to younger and older riders, the ride is sensitive to wind (not good in Florida), the capacity is poor, it can be rough, and it has more downtime and other coasters. I sure hope the replacement comes in swiftly. Entertainment offerings at USF may be the best in years but the park is really relying on Diagon and classic faves like Mummy, MIB, and ET to carry the rest of the park’s fun. IOA needs attention too - since Velocicoaster the parks have been taking away more than they have added, not counting Epic.

Hey US parks…. Vekoma has an elite launched flying coaster product that’s elite cough cough. I wonder if there’s a chain lift version available? I did like the BORG/Nighthawk model with corkscrews over the flat line twists, though. but the operations and trains are brutal.

It’s sad the way BGT and SWO have been run in the past few years and how they are currently run. The only thing they care about are the quarterly profit results. Yes they are a business and need to make money but the damage done to the brand and reputation is going to hurt them in the long run. Both parks have so much potential and yet they are operated with little care for the guest experience from the moment you get through the parking toll.

bert those boots and glasses slay! another awesome trip report. keep it up! thanks for sharing the experience!

Getting coaster nerd corrected on a name technicality on a website forum in 2024. What a time to be alive. Thank you very much.

Really wish Rockin would get a modern Vekoma looper refresh as well. With all of the lengthy refurbishments and downtime issues, it would do wonders to have new trains and track, smoother ride with a much better coaster experience.