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Wait times at the whole park already look better because of this change!
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I think this will be a great addition for them!
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Seriously, please stop fighting over a carousel at a six flags park.
I'm not even going to read far enough back to see what this is about but don't talk about other peoples kids and everyone just move on to how dumb all the new height restrictions are.
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Pretty crazy to have an accident like that!
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When you really lay out the timeline of what happened to this park, it's amazing they even opened at all! Such an ongoing disaster. I really hope they can finish some of those signature attractions. It's crazy how I don't recognize a thing from when we visited way back when!
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Enablers gonna enable!
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I also rate the three hour buffet as the best water ride of the trip. Smisty is right, as usual, except when she encourages my husband to get even more stuffed animals!!!
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So we unexpectedly ended up at SFStL for 75min on Saturday night before close. It was my first Six Flags park in 15 months!
- Electric vehicle parking was interesting and they had a lot of those spots, didn't realize it was new. Wonder if it will last?
- Employees seemed very friendly, but I would hope so as we were on day two of operation!
- Freeze still running amazing!
- New kiddie coaster decent, like what Vekoma has become and what they're doing from the kiddie to the big rides.
- Screamin Eagle ended our night with a double ride and a nice crew!
- When did drinks become $7-$10!?!?!?! People complain about Disney pricing need to go to Six Flags!!!
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19 hours ago, TrippinBillie said:
I saw a side by side of 2016 and 2024 Lightning Rod that was synced up at the exact same time after the crest of the first hill; I have to say it's extremely neutered. I'm sure they will take uptime and reliability over the guest frustration and guessing game of open/closed each day, but that thing is definitely a shell of it's original form. After watching the official TPR on and off-ride, you can tell that thing isn't as whippy and out of control as it's v1. As someone who rode in 2016 and then 2020, I noticed a HUGE difference in pacing and a slower launch. I can't imagine how clipped it must feel now.
I'm certainly not one to cause problems or throw shade, but I'm a bit shocked and disappointed Rob continuously replied to comments on his POV YouTube that "I couldn't tell one bit of difference". I'm not sure if that is genuine, or if he was wanting to help the PR train with Dollywood....but it's sad to see videos of the old vs new with this coaster. That quad down in 2016 was literally absolute chaos and insanity. If you look at POVs from this year, that thing is crawling over that first return up and over to start the quad down. But, again, I'm sure Dollywood is happy their big investment has more uptime. I just wish people would admit to the glaring difference in pacing and how it runs.
I'm not Robb, but we're certainly not sucking up to Dollywood. The ride really didn't seem any different to me. That being said, I think a lot of the newer RMC's and other coasters just out do it and it is an older ride now so it's not as crazy as it once was. People have this memory of riding it back in 2016 when it was legit amazing and new and something we hadn't really seen before. Since that time there have been a ton of new coasters that are bigger and faster and have equally crazy elements so I think it's more a memory issue.
Oh, and the day we were there it ran two trains all day with a 5 minute wait so there you go. I'll take that thanks!
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Great ride but really pushed the limits of the human body. Gave me anxiety every time I rode with that launch. It was amazing, like getting hit by a truck in the best way possible!
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Super sad. This shouldn't have been as big of a deal as it ended up and now the ride is dead. =(
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Love it, but I have questions...
1. I thought this park was pretty small? Does it need a transportation ride like this?
2. There are only seven pods? How short is the ride or am I missing something?
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A fire is one thing, this is a full on explosion. Really insane footage. Hopefully they'll get it out soon and we can find out what happened to cause something this crazy.
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I'm going to move this to the main forum as we haven't done the Spain parks in over ten years! You also may get more responses posting this in our Facebook Theme Park Review group.
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Getting caught up on your report and it brings back so many great memories.
Also I think I tried requesting my own boat on the tunnel of love GronaLund attraction and was told that's equal to divorce back in the US so I wasn't allowed.
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Encouraging to at least see some movement on this project!
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Oof, this is a big question...
First off, I do really like American Dream. I know the reports are very hit and miss based on what's open but we have really enjoyed a few visits to the park and water park. The "mall" is not a real mall at all so keep that in mind. It's more an entertainment area indoors with a few random stores and food.
For a second broadway show with kids that age I would probably suggest Aladdin or Lion King unless you think they're a little more advanced then Six could be a fun option too!
Food wise, there's just soooo much. Bryant Park Winter Shops will still be going on and it's a ton of little food booths that are all AMAZING, that can be really fun for the kids. Ellen's Stardust Diner for the singing waiters. Any specific food they really like you'll be able to find a really cool restaurant in NYC I guarantee it! Feel free to reach out to me if you have more questions!
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Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and SeaWorld are all open till 1am.
Disney parks are all midnight at the latest.
The FunSpot parks are also midnight.
So it's really up to you what parks, rides you want to do, SeaWorld would probably give you the best deal for rides, fireworks, and fun for the price.
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I don't really see any immediate problems with this. In the past we've seen one company falter while the other flourishes and then it flips every few years. I am excited though to start guessing which parks close and where all their coasters will be dumped!
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I blame the old burial ground under Knotts! Seriously, Xcelerator is a bummer, but like others have said whatever the hell they did to destroy Monte is a crime!!!
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I still don't now which one is you and which is Daniel in that one pic, twinning!
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Yeah, I feel like Tivoli is the perfect park to go have dinner and a nice walk after a long day. Maybe you ride a ride or play a game, but mostly it's just there to be relaxing and give you food.
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I also thought the weird kids bunny dark ride was great! I felt bad it didn't have a longer line...maybe cause it was kind of hidden?
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Yeah due to school, most of the US parks go to weekends and holidays after Labor Day (first weekend in September). Some parks like Dollywood and Silver Dollar City will operate a few midweek days, and because of Halloween Events you'll find some other parks open Thursday or Friday nights as well.
If you're just doing coasters, all the parks you mentioned will be one day parks. If you're wanting to do re-rides and other rides then you may want two days at Dollywood and Silver Dollar City. Carowinds and Holiday World are one day parks. I would also budget for the skip the line programs at all the parks you visit. Operations at all parks worldwide never seemed to fully come back after the pandemic and it will greatly help your day if you can wait less in line!
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You have to wait. It's just the way all parks are nowadays. Plan for late summer for sure and there will be a lot less stress and anxiety!