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I'm sure Six Flags will make a decision about HITP at SFNE in future years based on a profitability analysis and not on what another local park is doing

Holiday In The Park

Wow, I'm feeling really stupid right now. Sorry for any confusion I may have caused!

Sorry, we don't have park comparison threads in the forum. If we did sooner or later we would have hundreds of threads of this sort, that don't provide any value.

Reaction: Why do I open this thread? Floor 2: A version of TPR without threads like this.

coasterbill already referenced these points in a post that you already responded to (scroll up a few posts) Although Albany is not too far away, Lake George is not in a big metro area. It is a big touristy area from Spring to Fall, but not in the Winter

Please use this thread

I like the itinerary. Although I do not know your exact driving route from I speculate that the only minor/major parks that are not more than 2 hours away from your route will be Holiday World, Beech Bend and Indiana Beach. Are you returning the rental car near Cedar Point or in Chicago? If you are planning to drive in Chicago, investigate their toll road system so you are prepared for the tolls. If you could squeeze one more park in you should try Holiday World, especially if you can do it on a weekday.

The original plan was to close Kanonen in 2017 but now it'll close at the end of this winter season. Yes, that is what I wrote.

Valkyria was always projected to open in 2018. The only change is that Kanonen will remain open for 2017.

Trust me, you're better off that way.

I have the same thoughts. Sure it will save money down the road if they incorporate it into a new ride, but for now it just appears callous.

Where did you read it? Was the source reputable? I recently heard that I may have won $1 million.

This moderator would rather tell you to have an early beer for the holidays than fulfill your request!

I don't rate coasters based on the lift hill/launch, just like I don't judge a book based on its' cover.

No, this news does not need its own thread.

These questions would be better asked in the Dollywood Discussion Thread. Although Robb and Elissa love Dollywood, the locals could probably help you with these specifics in more detail.

Although we have waffles at SFGAdv for HITP, the food offerings at SFMM sound intriguing also

OK, just fixed everything you mentioned thanks

^The lack of new photos made me lean towards thinking it was a re-theme. Good luck with the young one and thanks for your dedication to your adopted parks. I still need to get to Korea someday.

Not a problem, I'll fix it. I was going to PM you to verify and I guess I should have done that.

We are still at least 3 years from opening, but another hurdle has been cleared http://www.recordonline.com/news/20161117/legoland-plans-move-forward Legoland plans move forward Nov 17, 2016 By Richard J. Bayne Times Herald-Record GOSHEN – The proposed, $500 million Legoland New York theme park took a giant step forward Thursday when the town Planning Board voted 7-0 that Legoland’s draft environmental impact statement is adequate for public and agency review. The board set a Dec. 15 public hearing. Now, under State Environmental Quality Review Act procedures, Legoland's voluminous, revised DEIS will be released to the public. Board members requested some technical additions Thursday; the Planning Board staff expects those to be done within a few days, and the report is expected to be released to the public early next week. That DEIS has been available to Planning Board members only since Legoland submitted it Oct. 11. Although the public wasn’t technically permitted to speak at Thursday’s meeting, the vote to move forward toward approvals drew shouts of disapproval from opponents. "You're ruining a beautiful town,” shouted Lilllian Swingle, a 29-year town resident. Pramilla Malick, an environmental activist who ran unsuccessfully for state Senate Nov. 8, shouted at the board to extend the hearing date, accusing the board of engaging in a deliberate attempt to use the upcoming holidays as a means to get around public comment and rush the project to approval. “We’re going to litigate this,” Malick pledged. “We’re not trying to hide anything,” Planning Board Chairman Lee Bergus responded. “You’ll get your chance to comment at the public hearings.” Now Legoland’s DEIS will go through public hearings, moving toward a potential final environmental impact statement, site plan review, and approvals for the 153-acre proposed park, to be located on a 523-acre site at Route 17’s Exit 125, off Harriman Drive. Legoland has been a divisive issue in the town, with opponents focusing on traffic, environmental, and quality-of-life concerns, and proponents touting economic benefits. About 200 people packed Thursday’s session at the Orange County Emergency Services Center. “This is a win,” said Maureen Halahan, president and CEO of the Orange County Partnership, after Thursday’s vote. Halahan, who visited Legoland’s Winter Haven, Fla., park in September, praised the Planning Board staff for its work, especially town building inspector Neal Halloran, who gave an hour-long presentation, complete with photos of a trip an eight-member Planning Board delegation took to Winter Haven, Fla., Oct. 28-29. “We talked with municipal officials,” Halloran said. “They had nothing but positive things to say.” The delegation took walking tours of the Florida park, which is comparable in size to the proposed park in Goshen. It researched a host of issues, including traffic access, parking, noise and light pollution and security Traffic has been a key issue among Legoland opponents. The board’s traffic consultant, Charles “Carlito” Holt, who went on the trip, did not report extensive backups during his part of the presentation Thursday. Legoland would like to open its New York park by 2019, if approvals are granted. Gatherings from Goshen Planning Board Fla. Legoland visit that are mentioned in the article Purpose: Assess community impacts, gain insights Who went: 5 planning board members, consultants, 8 total When: Oct. 28-29, Halloween weekend Where: Winter Haven, Fla. Ground rules: No Legoland representatives at meetings, tours Expenses: Covered out of pre-paid Legoland fees, individual funds Interviewed: Local officials, planners, police, fire, EMS Tours: Legoland Florida park Concerns: Traffic, noise, lighting, wastewater treatment, water, access, pedestrians Positive highlights: Florida officials said $1 billion economic impact over 5 years; Legoland involvement in community life, events Negative highlights: Height of rides, rear storage area appearance, suggested fire protection review, need for buffer Source: Planning Board report

Wasn't it Walt Disney's vision to have every president represented?

^^Memorial Day weekend has been the projected opening date for most of SFGAdv's recent multi-million dollar projects.

I see no reason why we should be linking to click bait. I'm removing the link and locking the thread.