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2018 is split into "pre-wedding" (07/14/18) and "post-wedding" sections for me. Pre-Wedding This time period will be very lean - we actually passed on getting season passes anywhere next year in order to save money, influenced by the idea that we wouldn't have much free time on weekends to go anywhere anyway. I may visit SFGAdv with my brother with one of his BAFF discounts, but that'll most likely be it. Post-Wedding (a.k.a. "The Lynns are Going Dutch!" One of the main reasons why we're saving money now, aside for the wedding and a down-payment on a house, is because we decided that we're going to the Netherlands for our honeymoon. We're most likely staying for 10-14 days, some of which must be dedicated to non-amusement park stuff, so I'm looking at Efteling, Walibi Holland, Toverland, and maybe Attractiepark Slagharen, but only if time allows for it. Once we're home, I plan on getting the 2019 Six Flags passes in order to get into SFGAdv for the remainder of the year, too.

They're on the back of some pick up truck somewhere...

^ Those ones. 22 + D.C.

Yep... This does a pretty good job of explaining why I'm 32 years old and still have no children. Ditto.

So glad you had a blast! There really is something special about that place.

What flags are flying at other US parks?

Ah. So that settles it, then.

Me too. I don't see them opening it up full time until something is in Autobahn's spot as well as Enterprise's old one. I'm referring to (and I think Larry is as well) reopening the pathway full time, including removing the fencing.

The Skywarp is from Skyline Attractions, not RMC. I couldn't find any information on RMC manufacturing track for Skyline, either, like they do for S&S Free Spins.

I think one of my favorite aspects of the new addition is its placement. Many of us assumed the new addition would replace the Autobahn building. However, based on the rendering, the ride will replace that closed food stand, right by the Garden of Eatin' entrance. This will allow for future expansion in the Autobahn spot in the future (maybe Giant Discovery in 2019?). It does mean we'll lose a few more trees, though, but it's a small price to pay.

Awesome addition, glad to see that plot of land getting filled up. The duplicate name is...strange, but I'm sure they'll work that out before the ride opens in one way or another.

Another solid addition. SFNE has had a bunch of them in recent years, really helped turn this park around.

This is an awesome addition. An innovative, much-needed flat ride in a section of the park that needs the love the most.

Buzz bars, no seat belts, no trims whatsoever, ride is run as it was designed to run. On face value it doesn't look like much, but once you ride it, you totally get it.

[attachment=0]BBlz.jpg[/attachment] I"m torn between thinking they look disgusting but also really wanting to try one. I will if its open when we're there in the fall. Preston and Steve from WMMR got a sneak-peak taste of it when they did their annual Hersheypark broadcast in June and they really liked it. I'm intrigued myself.

Glad to see you had a lot of fun at the park! I've got to look into that Trolly System the next time I visit.

I rarely, if ever, used to watch any theme park shows as they just never interested me. Rikki, however, is drawn to them, so we usually budget time now to check out a show or two when visiting a park known for them. I, too, am a bit of a theater snob, and usually I end up just focusing in on all of the visible seams in the performance. Occasionally I'm entertained, but I haven't really found a show yet that blew me away. In recent memory, the ones I've seen have been the following: Dollywood Atahualpa - I remember this being fun, but longer than it needed to be. Mother Africa - Same as above, but with more botched tricks. It's a Wonderful Life - Meh. Movie is better, and that's from someone who doesn't really care for the movie too much, either. However, the performers and production were both solid, so if you're a sucker for the story, you'll like it. Twas the Night Before Christmas - Again, performers and production were both solid. However, the show left me with a bad taste in my mouth. It's nothing but a nostalgic, "rose-tinted glasses" look at what I'm sure Dollywood's target audience wishes their Christmases could still be like rather than a true telling of what they are now. I don't know, I get that it has an audience that appreciates it, but it's just so fake to me. I don't get living in the past. Six Flags Great Adventure Smash - Your basic, run-of-the-mill "Shock Magic 101" Halloween magic show. Meh. Busch Gardens Williamsburg Celtic Fyre - So far, probably my favorite one. I appreciated several aspects of the performance, primarily the singing and choreography. Downside is there isn't really a cohesive story, and, at least for my performance, a poor mic mix. OktoberZest - Maybe this would be better if it weren't in the middle of an active dining hall, but I ended up just feeling bad for the performers, desperately trying to cater to a bunch of disinterested diners.

Yea, I agree, you have to try it at least once. I've been on it plenty of times and I still get a little nervous right before the launch each time. It's totally worth it (in the front).

Looks like you had an awesome day! So glad you came away feeling about the park the way you do. It's one of my favorite parks and is Rikki's favorite.

I agree with your assessment of Fury. I loved the ride, enough to be one of my favorite B&Ms, but it still didn't top Intamin for me.

Grover's Alpine Express at BGW. ...shut up.

Just finished riding it three more times. I definitely like it a lot more now than I did after just one ride yesterday. We managed to experience all three of the different effects on the drop section. Definitely seems to be more of a front row ride, though. Zach, I noticed the rattling as well when I rode in the back section of the train. Coaster didn't blow me away, but it was still fun.

Speaking of Verbolten: is it me, or is the dark portions of the ride a disappointment? I rode it once today and felt a little underwhelmied by everything. I expected there to be more in there. I can't imagine the park pulled a Six flags and not maintain the themeing. I'm going back to the park at opening tomorrow and will head to Verbolten first to get more rides and see if this was just an anomaly.