railryda

Honestly? You were disappointed the park decided to open the ride the way it was? I guess they could have delayed it another week or two and opened it completely finished, but let TPR complain about it not being open. What difference does it make what the ride looks like as long as it's safe to ride. This park has problems with the county and state government that no one has experienced at another amusement park. They're try to fix the blighted areas of the park and the customer service problems that have plagued it in the past. Are they perfect, no, but they're leaps and bounds ahead of where they were 5-10 years ago.

larrygator... I use to think the same thing then a couple of people working for the park told me to give it a try towards the rear. Sure enough, I found it to be easier on the head.

Don't know about the next few weeks, but if you could hold off till football season, Sundays are great. I like going to the park on Sunday mornings. Church crowd doesn't show up until around 2:00. You should be finished with the park by then. Expect a large crowd this coming Sunday with the parks Festival Fin de Verano (End of Summer Festival). Park is open MOST weekend days in September. That would be a good time to visit.

As a seasoned veteran of the park: I wouldn't worry about crowds on Tuesday August 20. First day of school for Prince George County, MD (the county where SFA is located) is August 19. I'd be more worried about the park having enough staff to run the rides. Flat rides - Nothing particular about flat rides. If you don't mind wateparks, Bonzai Pipeline is pretty good. I think your pretty far off on where to ride: Superman:ROS gives lots of airtime in the front and a spectacular view going up the lift. I seem to sink in my sit in the back, never understand the fascination with the back of the ride. Joker's Jinx: Could go either way. Wild One: If you don't mind getting banged around the back. The front I feel is better. Apocalypse: Do not do anything other than first two rows. You will bash your head into the restraints. Mind Eraser: Best in the back. Not as much head banging. Batwing: I like the back a little more than the front. Your on your back up the lift and the front pulls you over the top and flips you a lot faster. Roar: Your going to get banged around where ever you sit, but I would ride in the front. Above average food places: Not at SFA. Everything is pretty average or below average. BBQ Sandwich in Coyote Creek Restaurant is ok. I understand the pasta in Heritage House is decent.