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that is EXACTLY what it feels like. but if you're leaning back into the seat (ie: prepared for it), it was awesome. got 2 (maybe 3?) rides on it in 2019, and loved the speed of it. (tho it was only my 3rd favorite coaster in the park)

yeah. . I got the same. I'm CERTAIN it ties into the "special offers" they are going to be making to Season Pass holders that they have been hinting at in the newsletter emails - the new "benefits" that are going to be offered to Season Passholders. I'm honestly expecting it to be some sort of offer to swap to Membership, as that's really what they want us passholders to move to. but note it DOES state: so maybe they are just responding to the complaints about how members got all these extra benefits (skip the lines, automatic upgrades), and Season Pass folks just got the year extended. we'll know in a week, as it tells me to expect the email offer to come on 8/26.

for my home and other local parks? almost never - unless I'm meeting up with friends from out of the area (and they've bought it so I add on to be with them). when I travel to a park out of State - almost always (at least 1 day of the visit). as to the question: "Do I hate them?" No. . I don't. If someone is willing to pay the $$ to skip the lines? good for them. I have that option too, and if I chose not to purchase it? that's on me. I *do* however get a bit annoyed at the SF chains "you get 4 free skip the lines because you're a member" stuff (as Bill mentioned above). I realize that too, is a benefit that was given to those who were PAYING for Membership (and then bonused up to make up for Covid). . but still. . . that can be a bit annoying when I'm in line at SFFT, and suddenly there are 40 people ahead of you on a low capacity ride, right when you're next in line)

discussion, not debate

yay! Love seeing this, and excited to follow along!

NASA says ~250. .but EarthSky says 220. (I really do think that's where the Ima gineers got that # from)

you ever notice how the zoo's with carousels always seem to call them "Conservation Carousel" whoever thought up and sold those signs, must have made out like a bandit! and thank you for not being horny for any of the offerings in this update - as you were looking at animals? that would have been weird

my money is on stupid drunk. but likely will never know.

Yes! as I just noted in my response the Garet - it only took ~3 seconds for the transition between loading now. (edit: and this response took less than 1 second to post)

I had guessed Black Adam several pages back simply based on the Yellow Track. if there are now Maroon supports on site? yeah, it's Shazam.

the direct link to forums is: themeparkreview.com/forum that's how I got here today, because I too am seeing blank front page (just black screen). *but the form topics only took ~3 seconds to load for me when I came to respond to you here.

it's been running "normal" for me today, no issues. If you hadn't asked, I wouldn't have noticed, but in the past few days, it was taking a few seconds to switch between posts/forums. But it certainly didn't seem slow enough that it was an issue (figured it was just my system). EDIT: I just checked and timed now that you've asked and it did just take 9 seconds to go from this topic to the main board. and then clicking on the topic to come back and edit this c comment took 11 seconds.

nice report .. yeah, Excalibur was down on my 1 visit too. we have a follow-up trip planned in 2022, so I can see the updated Carousel, and ride Excalibur. too bad you didnt' do the mine train, I actually quite enjoyed it. (and as a lover of Ferris Wheels, a spin on Colossus was a great way to see the park). by the way, from what TeacherKim has told me, Boss had been scheduled for RMC conversion. . .but then: Covid/park closures/plans scuttled.. etc. . ). hopefully that plan will come back around again, as I hated it too. (tho LOVED American Thunder and Screamin Eagle)

not only new paint on the coaster itself tho . . just wait until you see the new Queue/showbuilding. . it looks AMAZING. (and they have enclosed part of the "porch" giving an indoor section) some pics Park President Jeffrey Siebert has posted on his twitter:

is it not supposed to be in the International Space Station? (which is in orbit 220 miles above the Earth)? at least that's what I thought the name is supposed to be referencing https://www.cbsnews.com/news/good-morningfrom-220-miles-above-the-earth/

generally? I go into a park blind, and don't do much research other than reading a few Trip Reports to familiarize myself with opening times, and/or what rides might have the lowest capacity (so look for advice when to go to them). I really like the "discovery" aspect.. so what I tend to do is to just wander the park, stopping at attractions/rides, as I pass them and if interested hop on. Then I move on to the next thing (tho if something is really good, I'll ride it twice while there). . .otherwise, I move on, and try to go back later to ride it again. I did that in Japan really, but I admit I also benefited greatly by being there WITH a group of folks from TPR, several of whom had been to the parks before, and could point me in the direction of things not to miss. Tho still, for most part experienced the parks as I wandered thru them. (tho I did know about the El Dorado Carousel and it's great historical value at Toshimaen well before I got to that park, so made sure I got to ride it - even tho I was the only one in the group I was hanging with wanted to ride it.. so I went off solo to get a couple of rides on it) hope this helps?

My Friend Katie Wennerberg took this pic yesterday from the Crows Nest Ferris Wheel of Poltergeist's new paint job! looks amazing, and can't wait to see the updated queue. . the whole ride reopens in 3 weeks on Labor Day weekend. to compare. .here's what it used to look like: (these pics from April)

ah.. you must not have looked at my Coasterstock Trip Report

it was quite rough, and needs some love - when we rode it ~4 weeks ago.

yes.. if you get a locker, take off your belt and leave it there! it will make a big difference!

^ you're a little backwards. FL+ offers just 5 more rides (4 coasters and one flat) than regular FL on the Dry side (there are 4 additional FL+ water park rides too) but they are the four coasters you'll REALLY want to be able to skip the lines on: but pretty much every ride is on FL.. so if you don't care about these 4 particular coasters (say you're a huge Banshee and Diamondback fan and you'll ride the hell out of those? buy regular Fast Lane) I think the only two coasters not on FL/FL+ at all, and thus require standby queue wait are: The Bat & Woodstock Express

^ yup. . there's a reason no one mentioned it here, even tho it happened a few days ago. and I'll say here what I said online when someone posted it to Twitter - kudos to the guy who got the girls out of there. He's the only one classy in that whole thing (which appears to have been started due to line jumping)

depending on how they set it? it MIGHT be a massively fun spinner. . . Arashi at Nagashima Spaland blew me away, so it's possible that these ride types can be a LOT of fun.

per the cameras right now, MF is cycling. line appears to be closed off, but the coaster is cycling two trains. . so i'd say it's likely opening back up shortly https://www.cedarpoint.com/live-video?fbclid=IwAR3x8FSazEoStQ9ywhXrYTPZF6te_IUCO8ezCRu8VDjB_aS0eJKxoXos6BU