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Visited the park this morning and had an awesome time. We hit all the coasters except: 1) Superman: Why? its officially a waste of space... 2) Viper 3) Revolution: Do you need an excuse? heres one: Headache Waits were no more than 45 minutes (Tatsu @ the Very beginning of the day) and the shortest was Batman which was a walk on. X was a walk into the station and the ride was buttery smooth as far as normal movement goes. Rotations were still a little jerky but its always been that way so it was really fun! (30 minute wait for the front row w/ 1 train operation) Some things I noticed throughout the day were: 1) NO TRASH! I didnt see it anywhere! normally you can find it all over the place, in a gutter, in the ques etc. but there was none! 2) Viper's getting painted and it looks awesome 3) Staff is much friendlier and spend time to help you out when you ask for it 4) problem with trains or understanding about how many can be run (We went to Goliath in the afternoon around three and waited around 35 minutes for the back row of the train w/ one train operation. We went back at 5:30 and there were two trains on the track with virtually no wait except for the front. There was the same amount of workers the whole time) (Scream had one train op the entire day with a huge line most of the time when they had 5 workers in the station. We hit it when it was down at about 30 minutes) 5) SLOW SLOW SLOW (like... snail pace...) dispatches. If your going the day after thanksgiving... MAKE SURE YOU GO THERE FIRST! Thats about it... I forgot my camera today so there arent any pics... sorry!

Hey... awesome report but I have 2 questions: do you have any more pics of X2's new train? Im dying to see the entire thing... and, they said there was going to be sound... are there speakers on the headrests?

#1: ^Calm down and stop attacking people (a "chill pill" is in order...) #2: Deja Vu is a Vekoma... you didn't work on it if you worked on the Intamins & Arrows so don't assume things #3: It is true that Magic Mountains was a terrible maitinence nightmare and still has its problems on occasion, however, the ride has become more and more dependable. I've only been to the park once when the ride didn't open at least once the entire day. They have had trouble with the ride and it has its share of problems today even but the rate has gone down significantly since the "early days" #4: I'm sad to see that Deja Vu is leaving SFGam. When I was there back in 03' or 04', the ride was open and the crew was doing an awesome job pumping people through and they managed to keep the line down to about an hour. It was a major draw to the park and they need to add something just as big so they can regain patronage. #5: I can imagine where they would have problems with the rides @ SFOG and SFGam because of the weather conditions there. In California, there is a significant amount less rain and tempermental weather. We have the heat but that doesnt do much to this coaster. All I have to say: Im glad we (MM) get to keep ours. If this ride were smoother, my only complaint, it would be higher up on my list.

I actually had an amazing time when I went earlier this month (October 5th). I noticed absolutely nothing wrong. There was plenty of talent and they were doing an awesome job scaring people. The mazes were clean and visually appealing and they were very cool. It wasnt too crowded and we managed to get on everything but the asylum which everyone decided they didn't want to go through. The thing they need to do is this: Lessen the number of tickets that they sell every night, even if that means that they need to turn down people. Granted, there will be less money made but it would be better to have less people in the park that are having a good time and the monsters arent overwhelmed than let tons and tons of people in and its impossible for them to control everyone. Contrary to what you say, I had an awesome Time and I plan on going back again cause it was awesome

Definitely don't bother with the regular rides if you are there during haunt. its not worth it at all. The lines are humongous for the normal rides so just spend the time in the mazes. They arent there all year.

anyone wanna bet how much parking lot is going to be left when there done with all of this? Just kidding I absolutely love all of these changes. The truth is that, the reason why some people consider the park a flop is because it doesnt bring in the same amount of people that Disneyland does, however, no one remembers that Disneyland has been around 52 years (?) now so it has built itself a worldwide reputation for itself where as California Adventure has only been open for a few years and they are already disappointed in it because they expect that everyone will flock to it just because it has the "disney" label on it. The truth is that I actually like DCA more than DL to a degree. The problem is, you cant charge the same price for DCA that you do for DL because there isnt as big of a fan base. If I was from out of town, I wouldnt pay the money to go to DCA unless it was really cheap. The tourists arent as interested in DCA because its a very young park and doesnt have much of a reputation built up for it yet. The scenery is amazing and they do an extremely good job with sticking to the theme. (except for a bugs life, which you might be able to find in a trashcan in downtown LA. however likely that is, no one should ever go there cuz its filthy...) The test track type ride sounds really really cool and all the improvements look gorgeous. I hope this turns out as good as it sounds!

Hey! Im going friday Night too! Maybe Ill see you! Im going to be using a handicapped pass because Im injured so yeah, what do you look like? Ill say hi if I can!

Questions: Was there a particular thing that prompted you to choose this specific theme for this year or was it just random choosing? What kind of precautions do you take to keep scareactors and mazes in top shape throughout each years run? Even though you are significantly behind Knotts in years of your event running, do you believe you are on the same level that they are? (in terms of Mazes, scarezones, etc) Would you ever like to have your event get to the same size (in terms of Mazes, etc) as Knotts or are you more concerned about quality than anything else?

Well, Im going to Knotts Halloween Haunt this friday for the first time in my life so Im siked! but I have a few questions 1) Im not really the type of person who loves to be freaked out of their mind. I can handle nasty looking monsters to a degree but How far do they take it on a scale of 1 to 10? Are there any mazes that you would advise me to skip out on? 2) How long are the lines for the actual rides normally? (my friends want to get on Xcelerator and Sierra Sidewinder and I want to get on Supreme Scream) 3) Is it at all dangerous to be there or is there alot of security? Thanks for the help in advance!

Wait... for pyromaniax, do you ride the log ride or walk through it? I dont get it... Im Going Next Friday for the first time! Im really excited!

I can think of a reason they dont want to work with Intamin, it talkes up about three words: Superman the Escape Also, I dont think anything major is going into the place where Psyclone was. Wasnt there some foundation problem thingy going on with that area?

Those are the rehab dates for september, Im looking for the ones in December.

Hello everybody. On December 26th, Im returning to Knotts for the first time in about two years. Knotts used to be my home park but then, after their specials that they had on annual passes disappeared, I "moved" to Six Flags and adopted that as my home park. I have one question, does anyone know anywhere I can find the rehab schedule. I checked the Knotts website where they normally have it but its gone. any information about rehabs you have would be great. Im especially worried about Xcelerator, but any other information would be great! thanks

Heya! I just found Out im going for the very first time on the 5th and Im EXTREMELY EXCITED! I have a question. How is the log ride going to work? Does anyone have any Information on what they are doing with it?

^ sure hope not... Spongebob is one of those things that seems to be worthless entertainment. After a few years, I desperately hope that It will be gone. I used to love the show, but Snoopy is timeless and should never be cleared out for Spongebob, the most mindless crap on the face of this planet. It was funny, untill they used the same joke the fifteen thousandth time.

I've seen some pretty crazy waits and been in some pretty rediculous waits. Waits Id seen but not been in... 1. X- 5 to 6 Hrs. (it was a saturday in Mid-March 2003) 2. Goliath- 4 hrs. (one train op! grrrr....) 3. Riddlers- 4 hrs. (breakdowns like no other) 4. Tatsu- 4 hrs. (high wind closures and breakdowns) 5. Xcelerator- 4 hrs. (a few days after opening.) 6. Splash Mountain- 3 hrs. (really really really long line) Lines Ive waited In: 1. Tatsu- 3 1/2 hrs (worst operations on a coaster Ive ever seen) 2. X- 2 1/2 hrs (one breakdown... lots of people... two trains...you get it...) 3.Ghostrider- 2 1/2 hrs (really long summer line, used all the switchbacks.) 4. Superman- 1hr and 20 minutes (three breakdowns and each lasted several minutes) I havent had it that bad compared to some of you...

As far as the new color scheme for Superman, I think its a good idea. I've heard people saying "Whats that huge junk pile looking thing, is it a ride?" Im not even joking. It was hilarious. As long as they dont choose to have the main color be yellow it will be fine.

How many trains were on? if there was only one, Thats not a surprise that the line was that long. On days with only one train, the line builds and never really gets shorter.

What happens if you are standing in a two hour line in 100 degree heat and they wont let you take anything with you? Dehydration and medical problems can arise from that And I wouldnt be surprised if that all of a sudden there were like, 5 ambulences parked outside of Goliath. It would really reek to stand in that line without water.

According to the website the ride is supposed to be closed until Monday so Its not open yet but It should be by the time your there.

I searched for this and didn't find anything. Im planning a trip to Knotts in The middle of August and I checked the website to see if anything would be in Rehab. Under the July Page I found, "Timber Mountain Log Ride: Under Renovation." Now, I dont Know about the rest of you, But Ive always loved that ride for some reason. I've been brought up on it and Would hate to see anything happen to it. Does anyone have any Idea what they are doing with it and when It will be open again or is it already open?

Sorry your day was so bad. That's too bad about your camera. I never ever take things on rides with me. I always have a backpack and never take important things on rides ever since I had my house keys drop out of my pocket on Silver Bullet the first time I rode it. (Scary thing: Knotts got them out from underneath the Cobra Roll and Sent them back a week later! it was really scary because I thought I would never see them again!) How rough was X? Im going on tuesday as far as I know and so I want to know how its going to be. (If its just back to Its normal self then its fine.)

Ok, I have a question about this picture. On the sides of the train, the details look really awesome but are they lit up? If so, that would be awesome especially at night! What?

Well... Looking at those prices... I dont think I could afford it but I would love to meet up with you guys at MM, KBF or DL if you do end up doing a Southern Cali. Trip!

I voted for DCA. That park is absolutely amazing. Granted it Doesn't have as much as Disneyland right next door but the park is amazingly beautiful. The rides are fun and interesting. Also, the whole feel of the park is amazingly overwhelming. I love the experience that you have at the park. No offence to some of you, but epcot looks stupid and boring to me. It may look really nice but is there anything to do there other than get drunk, look at flowers and a huge silver ball and sleep?