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you'll have Joker, Pirates, Refurbed Carousel, re-painted Hustler, and re-themed Swings as a reason to come back too

it looks like i'm photoshopped in, in the pics at the end. LOL

Went to the park yesterday, 3/24/19 and had a wonderful time. figured it would be either slammed or dead, as it was the last day of "Spring Break" (they had been open daily the whole week). started out overcast, and turned into a gorgeous day by about 3pm, but by then folks were already in the park or not. Ended up not being too crowded. mostly will be photos this report, since I found a new spot to take pics from (under the flume near Lone Star Lil's exit), so got some interesting angles I'd not seen before. I also made sure to get pics of the still nearly empty Bugs Whitewater Rapids queue, when walking thru. SO ODD that this, and Roadrunner Express are missing most of the Looney Tunes characters (that the rides are named after), tho the LT characters (including Pepe Le Pew, and Marvin Martian) were out and about in the park. so it's not a case of them phasing the characters out. but here's what I posted yesterday in the SFFT thread: anyways, on to pics: day is starting off a little overcast, but it seems to be keeping the crowds away new front gate operations - no fingerprint scanners anymore but hey. . they finally got picture frames for IR! Not sure what the heck that tower thing is, as it's nothing liek the design of the ride. . but hey, a picture frame. (this is back row) my 2nd time thru. . still was only station wait, but the design of the station is simply so bad, I don't understand why the Six Flags staff isn't THERE directing people, instead of two ramps down, holding the line prior to Flash Pass. if you've not been in this station, the queue dumps out in the MIDDLE of the station. so anyone who wants to wait for Front or Back rows (which have extended queue you can get into once you're in the main station), tends to then block at this choke point, backing the line up, when there is plenty of space in any row. Seriously, less than 2 minutes after this picture? I was on the coaster in row 2 (granted, sharing an open seat with someone, but still. .less than 2 minutes for front car). when it's this light crowd wise? Head to iron Rattler first, even if Goliath looked like it had almost no wait. yep. . pretty much a walk on. "Six Flags Professional Pic". . and it came out. . not as good as the pics from my iPhone 8 too funny . .and he had a "real" camera. TWO PICTURE FRAME options! (so did one for each ride, this is 2nd row) At least this frame looks like the actual ride. still. .pretty good, from zero options to two options. holding camera over the fences for a peek at "Chop Six" looks like it's just about ready, wont' surprise me if it opens next weekend. Gully Washer was up and running, which was a pleasant surprise, as the website noted it was down for maintenance and wasn't supposed to be up until April. Not many takers when I walked by (I didn't want to ride it either), but by mid afternoon? it was pulling a healthy line. such a pretty park. hey there the Train was up and running too (yet another ride noted on the website as down for maintenance until April, but was up and running). they were also running the little castaways teacups ride across from the Carousel. First time I've seen it staffed and running in a long, long time. (maybe because Hustler is down for refurb?) take the tunnel !!! IR doing it's thing, with that upcharge launched thing. they were only charging $10 a person for both this, and $10 for the zipline over (the closed) Superman. Both of them had lines of customers when I passed by. IR cresting the hill Still overcast, but made for a nice pic of Skyscreamer I actually rode Zoom Jets. . LOL. . all the times I've been in this park, and I've never gotten on it. it's fun, but it's Dumbo/Batwing/Jasmine's Carpets. I also considered for a moment, riding the park's Roller Skater, as I've never been on it, and there was no line. But ultimately decided I'm not enough of a credit whore to care about it, so even tho it's neat in that it's built over water? I didn't bother. Zoom Jets sign Was getting hungry, but on the way, swung into Bug's White Water Rapids, to see if the Looney Tunes figures were back in the queue. nope. and the TVs weren't playing the Singing Sword cartoon either (in fact, they were all turned off) used to be a Yosemite Sam as knight figure in this 1st room. Empty Throne. Six Flags theming Empty corner well. .at least they kind of fixed this figure (last time I went thru, he was broken at the waist and leaning at an odd angle in a chair). looks like they simply propped him up sad, empty space for where Bugs should be fighting Sam Empty Jewelry room, TV off, and no figures. pretty much the only theming left in the ride queue (tho the course itself still has Bugs, Sam, the Dragon on it). Pepe & Sylvester were out! not the most flattering angle, but hey, it's Pepe Le Pew! my lunch (from the dining plan). . it was an overcooked Chimichanga & chips w/ queso. . the inside was good tho. Bugs and Marvin were out doing meet and greets. wow. .that Marvin outfit is NOT forgiving. . .LOL of course, after eating, had to ride the Carousel surprisingly, some of the paint seems to be chipping already. . .still looks beautiful tho! and I got to ride on "my" white rabbit (with the two different colored eyes) also remembered this time to get a picture of the organ in the center of the Carousel pretty Construction seems to have started full tilt on the Joker: Carnival of Chaos. they were starting to lay down the base/foundation supports (pic over the construction fencing) slightly different angle From the front of the "ride" area virtually no movement on the Whirlygig retheme (which seems to still be getting called "Crime Wave" (but not "Gotham City Crime Wave"). the Chassis is still sitting over by Batman queue, tho now there are weeds starting to grow thru it. ah, a smaller sign is also updated to reflect the "Carnival of Chaos" name but directly across from it is the giant billboard by the construction site -- that refers to it as "Joker's Wild Card" oh. . .Six Flags. . you are so. . .. Six Flags No balls in sight, but the base of Hustler is looking fantastic. this repaint was really needed, and very happy they are putting some $$ into the ride. and hey. . they fixed the camera! (met these girls in line and we all rode together to get some weight in the log, so we'd get a bigger splash. . tho no one wanted the front row). oh. . Six Flags has updated the signage for Joker, to reflect "Carnival of Chaos"! I discovered this walkway behind the bumper cars that I'd never seen before. really liked some of the pics I could take from over here, and with the sun now out, was turning into a beautiful, if warm, day the backside of water! (wait. . wrong company) angle of Skyscreamer I'd not seen before same with Iron Rattler even Boomerang looks good from over here see? Wonder Woman. .and of course, ended up in the back seat (not that I minded) whee. . . . train was pretty crowded, which was surprising, as most other rides had turned into Walk Ons it was starting to get hot, so went ahead and hopped on the train for a lap of the park. for example: Goliath. wasn't planning to ride, but on the way out, peeked over to see the line - and it was non-existent around 6pm. I ended up getting front row to myself as walk on, so went for center to get a decent picture and like Iron Rattler, Goliath is now offering two photo frames. . from the left. . and darker, but from the right I was surprised to see two cameras when riding. .but it is rather cool. Bug's WhiteWater Rapids without the Photo frame Back row of IR, without the photo frame all alone, on Goliath. . front row. . . Iron Rattler row 2, no photo frame thanks for reading! it was a fun afternoon.

Supervisor told me it had been fixed (this was at ~1pm), but that the ride would not be opening Sunday, because they had to wait for an inspection.

he's the pic I took of the current Front Gate operations:

FYI. . they've changed the name of this (tho not every in park sign, just SOME of them. . LOL.. how very Six Flags) Six Flags Fiesta Texas -The Joker's Wild Card (swinging pendulum) now called: Joker's Carnival of Chaos I asked the Superman Supervisor what is up with Whirlygig and if they were still going with "Crime Wave" for the rename, and he said as far as he knows, that's what it will be called once they retheme it. Have pics of the pad preparation of Joker, but not very exciting..will be in my TR update tomorrow most likely.

took a visit to Fiesta today, and had a great time (Pepe LePew, and Marvin Martian were both out and about!). I'll have a report up in the next couple of days, but some take-aways: -- the fingerprint scanners are not being utilized at the front gates. they are now covered up with tarp, and they scan your Pass/membership with what looked like an iPad, then took a picture to tie face to the card. I asked the staffer if they are no longer going to use fingerprints at all, and she said she thinks the scanners are going to be removed in the next few weeks. I asked if it was due to that "Mother didn't give consent for her child's fingerprint" lawsuit, and she said if she had to guess? that's the likely reason. -- Chop Six is not open yet, but it looks like it's getting close. I suspect it will be open in the next week or so. - apparently a change for 2019, but I JUST noticed it on this visit: Icees are now considered an option for "snack" (so won't be standing in long ass lines at Johnny Rockets for shakes any more). - they soft opened both the Train & Gully Washer, neither was planned to be back up until April from the maintenance (I'm wondering if they opened those because Superman was down - was talking to a "Super"visor (LOL) at the ride entrance and he told me that it went down yesterday and they had fixed it but it was not opening today because they had to wait for an inspection. I told *him* Gully Washer was open, and he was surprised, but I showed him a pic I took of folks on it). Hurricane Force 5 was also down for some reason. With Hustler down for refurb, Whirlygig still in pieces for the retheme, and Joker not built yet?. . guess they needed to get more rides open ASAP) everything else was operating. (and the repaint on the Hustler "pool table" looks fantastic. no pool balls in sight, but the table, looked great.

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yeah. .I was gonna comment too. . I don't think I've ever actually been to the park when both flumes were open.

wow.. think this looks absolutely fantastic! (the coaster, not the EXTREME CLOSEUP tracking the train, video). Super solid, and maintains a nice speed thruout. . and that's with empty trains.

great to see New (to them) Mad Mouse being installed. Very surprised Joyland was removing theirs, but as the story notes, they needed the space for something with a bigger footprint. From what i've observed, they always seem to be crowd pleasers (tho the long lines could just be due to the capacity of only 2-4 per car). still, they're fun, and this sounds like a great fit for Arnolds Park, and happy it's not being dismantled.

lovely pics from Canobie. it's the kind of place my spouse would love (he loved Knoebel's, and this has some of that charm). thanks for sharing!

A lot of the wooded areas can't be used or developed due to environmental laws. That's why a Fortnite based VR attraction would be great! Compact and doesn't need much land development, but would be entertaining! Six Flags have already tested VR on coasters, a full VR attraction is next logical step! dude. just give it up. . Fortnite isn't gonna happen.

I'd love to see a spinning coaster of any kind at CP. . it's a type they are missing. (and we loved Sierra Sidewinder at Knott's. . so even something not up to the "level" of Time Traveler, but simply a family spinner like SS, would be a great fit, I think).

Agreed! this looks great, even tho I'm not a waterpark person, that looks like a good addition to Water Country. as to the Screamin Swing? Ireland was really light on rides (even tho the VR ride is an improvement over the terrible "soarin"-ish ride they had in there). The setting is perfect on the edge, too. thanks for the update, Chuck.

I've only been once (for a handful of hours). . but I seem to recall a ton of space between Wonder Woman and Superman?

I rode Skyrush again this past summer, and still didn't like it (went looking for this to comment on the thread for a trip thru Pennsylvania. . . gonna be fun reading thru this again!)

not what you're planning. . but I will say that one of the best trips we ever took was flying into Pittsburgh, renting a car, and driving across Pennsylvania - ending up in Philly for 3 days of "culture" after hitting the parks while going thru the state. I have a trip report on here somewhere, I think, from that trip. found it. . from *5* years ago. . oh my! https://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=68306&hilit=bert+Trip+report

found some (dark) footage online of Scarecrow running. looks like it doesn't do complete 360s (or maybe just those riding didn't want to go upside-down?). . but it does look like it gets a complete 90 swing out while the ride operates: [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] here's better footage from Voice of Dubai channel at the park's grand opening, and yeah, it does show it acting like Air Race, with some cars rotating :

do they sell the Flintstone's inspired vests the cast members wear? cause I TOTALLY want one

Agreed! the An-ti-ci. . . . . . PATION!

we were there well over 14 hours, and it still wasn't enough (and that was with exclusive ride time - pre opening on all the coasters, and post closing on Phoenix. . so we rode the crap out of the coasters and I spent the majority of the day on other things, and STILL wanted more). Dorney you can hit everything in an hour or two.. but plan full day for Knoebels.

HUGE difference tho, in that SFFT has an attached/included water park. so losing one of the THREE water rides on the dry side of Fiesta for a new coaster? yeah, that was a fantastic trade off. with Hurricane Harbor across the freeway? simply cannot see SFOT removing Aquaman from that spot, directly across from justice League. guess we will see. Aquaman no longer appears on the SFOT website, plus it was confirmed that SFOG is removing theirs. That plus all the surveying going on is a pretty good indication the ride is already out of operation. very surprised.. . guess we'll find out what it's gonna be.. . . could be a new coaster, but would it open in 2020? seems odd to take something out of commission right at start of 2019 season, if they don't have any replacement for it. I see Riddler *and* Joker both show as "temporarily closed" on the ride list too.. something going on in the Gotham area?

as you note, best bet is to call em to ask. it's down for "Winter Maintenance".. but I think it's been down for a while at this point (at least since early Feb).

HUGE difference tho, in that SFFT has an attached/included water park. so losing one of the THREE water rides on the dry side of Fiesta for a new coaster? yeah, that was a fantastic trade off. with Hurricane Harbor across the freeway? simply cannot see SFOT removing Aquaman from that spot, directly across from justice League. guess we will see.