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So now that we know what's coming in 2016- thoughts on 2017????

And local whiny guy is still hoping for a 300+ foot tall coaster to be added.......I'll take the kids to Point Plesant Beach if they'd like to spin upside down over and over again

$500k on "Weed-b-Gon" and cement crack filler would have been my choice for 2016.....

I'm one of those idiots......nice addition to my local park, but it isn't my style/dissappointed that this is coming as the "big addition" to SFGA....so there! I'm sorry, but how does your logic explain that this isn't a "big addition?" And don't try to tell me that it's because it's a "clone" because I'll just throw Batman right back in your face. And don't try to tell me it's because it's a "short ride" because then I'll just throw Zumanjaro right back in your face. You are welcome to your own opinion, but so am I. And in my opinion, people who are complaining about this are self-entitled, obnoxious, stupid coaster enthusiasts that I wish weren't part of our community. Ughhh.....I enjoy the sight and the commentary...."I wish weren't part of our community" hurts! Simply put- I have had a season pass each year since the early 80s....and: - love coasters with height and speed vs. inversions - wish we would invest in bottles of Weed-b-Gon to make the park look better! - hate to see SFGA invest capital, only to see it rot away years later (ie- Golden Kingdom, etc.) Bottom line- if the GP likes it, awsome! Again- just something that won't interest me when I am there....as I love the Nitros of the world instead. That's all for now!

I'm one of those idiots......nice addition to my local park, but it isn't my style/dissappointed that this is coming as the "big addition" to SFGA....so there!

Aww man, you guys got lucky. Whenever I get the last train of the night on Kingda Ka (which actually happens a lot lol ) I always start a "one more ride!" chant but the ops never do it . And to think I was deciding whether or not it was worth it to go that to Gadv that day Many NJ schools started school today.....so you picked a great night!

No spinning and other "BS" please! Height and speed is what we need!

It's not so much the ride for me. It's the location. Wasting the wonderful lakefront for a ride they could really make room for anywhere else, and then save lakefront for a flagship style ride. THIS I fully agree! I'm not trying to come across as a local "spoiled brat" who needs $20M+ rides year after year (though that would be just fine by me!).......however- if SFGA is tearing down so much/adding to a focal area like this, it better be "big" in my opinion!

67m = ~220ft. Batman is 120ft, so not exactly double. But dang close! Yuck! Install this at the dump in Largo, Maryland....not in NJ please!

So no clues, leaks, etc. and "change the skyline of an untouched area of the park" has me believing that a "game changer" is coming to the park (in the same category as a Nitro and El Toro).....that said: - I understand why many have stated that there is no way another $20M+ ride is getting built, as that is no longer the business model (so we think) - I also understand those who have stated that "we" haven't gotten a major new addition in what seems like forever (and I agree with those who say that the parking lot stand up doesn't count) My two cents on all of this...... - a 4-D ride (yup, I said ride not roller coaster) would be a letdown (spinning, looping, etc. doesn't do it for me) - a version of "Lighting Run" seems too small for a park this size - some sort of significant/unique launch coaster or 300+ feet coaster is what would make me - lastly, I remember all the speculation for rides like El Toro (not enough room in that section of the park), Kingda Ka (no way SFGA would spend the $$$$), and look what happened We'll find out soon enough......

May of next year. Love it!!!

Although I am always prepared for a letdown (4-D would be one for me).....I do believe a significant coaster is coming

Here's the link for the Jackson, NJ Planning Board Agendas and Meeting Notes (the notes for the 8/17 meeting have yet to get posted as of 8/18 am): http://www.jacksontwpnj.net/index.php/2014-06-25-01-48-12/planning-board We'll see if we learn anything from this.....

Assume wait lines to be hell......get there by 10am, and you can/will get in (in this order): Kingda Ka, Zum, El Toro, Bizarro.....run to the other side of the park for Nitro, Batman, Skull Mountain....then enjoy the lines!

Look at you getting a "headline" on the home page! Nice post and thanks for sharing!

IMO, go as follows: 1) Kingda Ka, 2) Zuma, 3) El Toro, 4) Bizarro.....then boogie over to 5) Batman, 6) Nitro, 7) Skull Mountain. At that point- you've got your money's worth....have at it as you see fit! Keeping in mind that bashing my head on a stand-up, along with the Superman ain't my cup of tea! Have fun!

Enjoy! I've lived my (whole) life no more than 1/2 hour from the park, thus know it like the back of my hand! All and all, I guess I'm fortunate, however- like many others, wish for many improvements. That said- I'm hoping you will share your comments on this post (Good, Bad, and Ugly!), so I get some perspective of what someone "new" at the park sees.

All signs are pointing that way......

Ditto! Max out the "other" side of the park 1st (KK, Zuma, El Toro, Bizarro)....."hustle" over to Batman, Nitro and Skull Mountain.

For the "old man" : Having your raft get stuck under the waterfall was the equivalent of a rollback in the 1980's. You bet!

"Old man says"......when I went on Congo Rapids when it first opened- there was no track, you bounced off the rocks, and the waterfall actually worked! And we called it Roaring Rapids!

Bottom line: - maximize the park opening time and get on the following by 1pm, in this order: Kingda Ka, Zumajaro, El Toro, Bizarro, Batman, Nitro (yup, I get it that after Bizarro I'm telling you to hustle all the way to the other side of the park, but do it!) - many will tell you "go on Superman and Green Lantern first thing, because the wait times get crazy later in the day!"......don't do it- as wait or no wait, they are both underwhelming coasters! - past the "Super Six" mentioned above, the balance of the park/rides to go on/what you should do.....should be your personal preference....as you'll be in the peak of the day with big crowds/big lines Enjoy!