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During some downtime this weekend I found a bunch of old television commercials from the park on Youtube and thought it might be fun to share some here since this thread is kind of quiet. If anything, its neat to see the parks advertising progress over the years (not to mention what people were wearing LOL) 1975 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2UsaScTI76A 1978 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EL9psc1t1mY 1979 (Rolling Thunder) 1980 1983 (Parachutes) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dS9mTgX9gg 1986 (Ultra Twister) 1988 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLFaQWq5Rx4 1990 (GASM) 1992 1993 (Batman) 1994 1995 2005 (Golden Kingdom) 2013 (SORA)

Interestingly, they have the train on the track.

I'm all for it. They need to pull the trigger on the long rumored hotel and just be open year round.

Doesn't matter, dudes. Years ago people complained we needed flats now we have a decent collection and now we need more coasters, right? Isn't that how it goes? Even though we have one of the best most well rounded line ups on the planet? But none of them are "real" coasters, right? Again, I'm not a big fan of the addition of the Joker but it makes perfect sense tbh. It adds something different to the lineup, it will look great at the end of Main Street, the new name/theme gives the ride even more marketability, and the ride is next level enough for locals/GP to be all "WTF is this!?!" For anyone who complains what we *should* get, some thoughts: B&M giga. We already have Nitro and Kingda Ka. Ka is taller than a giga and Nitro does what a giga does. Why would the park install a giga again? Also when was the last time SF spent B&M giga money on a new attraction? An RMC woodie. We have El Toro, which gives a comparable ride experience to the custom ground up all wood RMCs (maybe without inversions but do you really need inversions when you have the kind of ride experience you get on El Toro?). Also, because of our lack of existing woodies to convert to hybrid we're even less likely to get an RMC. At least til every other SF park has one. Don't hold your breath. B&M wing rider. We are kind of getting one in The Joker, right? The seats are on the outside of the track. And its much cheaper than a big giant B&M wing rider. Also, we have enough B&Ms, including one of the best floorless coasters (which in a roundabout way provides a similar experience of having nothing above or below you). Also wing riders are fun but they are not life altering. A Premier launcher. Admittedly what I'd like most but I understand why the park would not install one of these. We have the tallest launch coaster in the world. We also have a wide variety of steel coasters that provide totally different riding experiences. So unless they did build a bigger YOLO clone, giving it the world tallest loop, why else would the park install one of these? From a marketability standpoint, we already have the 2nd fastest launch coaster in the world and a combined 15-20 inversions on other coasters in the park. A dueling launched coaster (Premier, RMC T-Rex, whatever this weeks pipedream is). For one, cost. If anyone has been paying attention to how frugal SF has been over the last 5 years or so with their additions knows that the chain is not going to put this type of money into a new attraction. I know everyone mourns for the loss of Chiller but adding a dueling coaster is essentially adding two coasters at once and do people really think SF is going to spend that kind of dough with their track record recently? B&M Dive Machine - Again, cost. Not to mention its height wouldn't really be marketable considering we already have the tallest coaster in the world, that already has a 90 degree/vertical drop. It really comes down to "What do you give the park that has everything (without breaking the bank)?" People will complain no matter what. The grass is always greener. Personally I'm pretty happy with the parks lineup at the moment and I've come around to being happy about the freespin. I'm really excited about the 2016 season. We still have a lot of great B&Ms, El Toro, some solid junior coasters, SORA, a decent flat collection. The freespin fits. Its not what I want but it fits. And its certainly a "real" coaster, and a next level one at that. Most importantly, people will flock to it (and away from Toro and Nitro). Eyes on the prize, dudes.

^ Those lights go well with your raver gloves.

Local news did a little piece tonight on 2016 additions @ Playland (and Moreys), featuring a few quick upclose shots of construction and track. Most notable info contained therein? They are aiming for a Memorial Day weekend opening for Gale Force. Its also mentioned that weather has been slowing them down. http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Jersey-Shore-Prepares-for-the-Upcoming-Summer-Season_Philadelphia-370314761.html

^ You definitely win the gold star for not being able to detect sarcasm.

I understand this complaint if you are talking about the Larson Loop but the freespin is pretty next level, not sure what carnival ride you could compare it to other than a Zipper, but even then it's totally different. I can't say I personally want it, but it'll be great for the park and the GP will eat it right up. Also how is that "Titan" trademark rumor any real confirmation that our park is getting anything? LOL. It could be anything for any park.

^^

Units - High Pressure Days

If anyone is bored and feels like watching paint dry they are currently knocking out a ton of supports on the other side.

I think they should call our next coaster The Jersey Guido.

New street level photo courtesy of Great Adventure Online.

This thing looks fantastic. I already wanted to go to SWO, now I really do.

Sorry if this has been discussed as I haven't been paying too much attention to this one, but will it have the twist down the drop like Dragster and Ka? Also, the new Intamin track style is weird.

buzzbars, you will be missed. chill, im only half serious

Fixed.

Donald Byrd - Think Twice

^ They seem to have it sorted now. I'm guessing it was turned the wrong direction. They had it in place, put it back on the ground, now its back up again.

^ You and me both!

The rain has cleared and we have a giant piece of track being installed right now. #geekout edit: OK maybe not, there seems to be some confusion @ the construction site as to what to do with that piece LMAO

Thanks for the photos and superior off ride video. Sounds like its fun, even if it *looks* slow. I learned long ago never to judge a ride until you ride it. I'm sure its great, the whip through that loop on the wing seats has gotta be wild. Can I just mention how much I love Intamin?

^ My comment was mostly directed @ prozach626. Also, I get what you're saying about presenting them as characters as that's a bit unfair, but there are definite truths to all stereotypes mentioned and/or alluded to in the piece. There are most definitely TPR'ers that obsess over every nut and bolt LOL. Not to mention, its VICE. Most of their writers are awful, and 95% of the articles focus on the sensational aspect of the subject. I happened to be on there reading a completely unrelated article, noticed the headline, and thought I'd post it here.

Also having an issue with someone you've never met simply because they are extraordinary passionate about their hobby says much more about you than it does about them.