AmyUD06

Will it be an actual Universal venture, or something the Saudi developers build and slap the Universal name on (like the Six Flags park)? Though it wouldn't surprise me that Universal would be willing to go the extra steps (admittedly there are several) from platforming JKR to supporting that market. The almighty dollar has spoken, after all. Also, the SF park has been open to the public one day. A bit early to call it a "success," no? Also also, does a park that isn't even beyond the earliest planning stages really need its own discussion thread? Here's your paywall'd article for free: https://archive.is/20251220015545/https://www.wsj.com/business/media/universal-studios-plans-theme-park-in-saudi-arabia-1ecdcf06 No one should support the WSJ with subscriber revenue.

Thank you for demonstrating that having an actual discussion with you is impossible.

Based on you calling it "Swiss Twist" I have to guess that your last trip there was pre-1993, when the ride was renamed. You know that Log Jammer has been gone for almost 15 years now (removed in 2011), and they still have another log flume, right? Spinout and and Sierra (nee Swiss) Twist have been gone since 2008. I agree that Rotors and Bayern Kurves are fun rides, but all things wear out eventually. The Spillikin Corner area of the park is still there, it's just called something else. Like did you seriously not expect the park to change in literally over 30 years? Yeah, legacy SF parks aren't the best, but these are all something to complain about, especially this long after the fact.

Since when has FoF had a "pre-show"? Do you mean the TVs in the queue?

I'm eagerly awaiting the rest of this. There really is no better place than TPR for Trip Reports (I've got about two years worth to write LOL), and I always enjoy yours, so thank you.

Honestly, I see category 3 being the most likely, but 2 is possible as well. SFStL didn't get a new attraction survey, right?

Having read through the transcript of the call, and reviewed the slides, it sounds like there's more than just "good" and "bad" parks in their eyes The "core," high-performing parks that have been seeing investment and will continue to do so. The "core," low-performing parks that they're going to try investing in, and if it doesn't make it into a high-performing park, the category will change. The "non-core," low-performing parks that may be salvageable into profitable parks. The "non-core", low-performing parks that are on the immediate chopping block if they can't get their act together. The "non-core" parks that are already officially slated for closure (SFA, CGA). Based on what Zimmerman and the other guy said, it sounds like there's a bit of fluidity and movement possible between types 2, 3, and 4.

I was there from opening to around 5:50, having gotten off Wild One as my final ride at the park around 5:20 after a 2-hour-and-18-minue (!) wait for front row. After grabbing a few photos and videos, I went over to catch the curtain call for the final stunt show. I'll reserve my comments about this park in general out of respect to the locals, but it was sad, especially seeing the show staff pour their hearts into the final performances (which I saw and recorded for the Steam Heist stunt show and the Half-Dead High dance show) and the speeches they gave at the end. My only rides of the day were Roar (8 minute wait for front row, right at opening, and it wasn't terrible), the Capital Railways train, Pirate's Flight (hoping this rare flat makes its way back to KD), and Wild One. I thought about going back to Superman after the Wild One ride, but seeing what happened I'm glad I didn't. I honestly didn't set foot on the far side of Wild One even once today. I did to go the park back in May when the closure was announced and got rides on Wild One, Superman, Joker's Jinx, the SLC formerly known as Mind Eraser, Ragin' Cajun and the kiddie coaster (the last two were my only missing credits here), so I was satisfied with my visit tonight. I was even able to score what might have been the last piece of SFA-branded merch in the place at the end of the night (a picture frame with a broken desk stand)! Full report coming eventually.

I'm getting ready to leave for SFA. I'll be wearing a medium blue "Women Love Coasters" zip-up hoodie, grey jeans and white sneakers with rainbow laces. If you see me come say hi!

So I'm thinking of heading down to Six Flags America either Saturday or Sunday for their closing weekend, leaning more towards Sunday, if anyone else was going and wants to meet up.

I still find it a little odd that they didn't go with the 10-wide trains on this "worlds largest dive coaster." But thanks for the update!

Yes, Field of Screams is absolutely incredible. Still working on my report from Hersheypark's event, but "legit" is not a word I would use. Yes, the mazes were well designed and built, but the number and quality of actors was kinda lacking. The scare zones were very disappointing (Midway Mayhem had a grand total of 2 decorations), and the only "show" was a slider demonstration. That said, ride lines will be non-existent.

ProTip: If going to Hersheypark on the night of a sold-out show at the Stadium, which is likely to let out right at Park closing, leave earlier. I've moved maybe one car length in the last half hour. Ugh LOL. Update: It took me just over an hour to get out of the lot.

Please no spoilers, but do you think someone who hasn't seen a single part of the series will enjoy it?