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Probably. Last time it went down for an unexpected issue, it lasted for 8 or 9 months.

Ghostrider will be open by then, barring any catastrophes. The summer season begins on 5/20, so the maintenance work is probably scheduled to be done by the 18th/19th. GRs maintenance schedule tends to be... 2-3 weeks before and after summer, and another 2-3 after Scary Farm.

So... someone's going to jail for this, right? We don't yet know exactly why the proxy switch was adjusted, but if it turns out that it was an intentional decision by the park... that's criminal negligence in my book. Not just being reckless, but doing so intentionally. Not making a reckless mistake, making a reckless decision.

Oh man,,, wave breaker but on snow mobiles instead of jet skis! I would be so down.

It goes... Florida Mummy California Space California Mummy ? to be honest i haven't ridden Florida space

This sign appeared on the entrance of Zoom. Seems like they're teasing some kind of archeology theme to the renovation??

Thanks! I'm planning on springing for a Flash Pass and I also have half a day I could use to go back in case it's totally slammed or stuff is down. The clone I'm looking forward to is Batman, lol. I'm going to be in Chicago for a day and a half with only a very loose itinerary, so hit me with the recommends. Bonus points for anything spooky, gay, or just unusual. Also planning on driving up to Milwaukee for a night since it's not that far from Gurnee.

Officially headed to the park during the first week of May for my first visit. Any advice for a first timer? Also... any Cadvice / recommendations for the area in general? Not opposed to driving an hour or so to see something cool.

I just really hope that our Batman never gets that god awful yellow color scheme. I liked the original grey and I love the current blue.

It's a war crime. Tatsu, presented by Nickelodeon Slime Time Live. I also noticed that Medusa's repaint is going to be bright orange and green too. I think American Dream Mall had a crap load of Nick Universe paint left over and sold it to Six Flags for cheap.

I feel the same way with certain parks that are ditching their physical maps and guides. Especially when traveling or doing an all day visit, phone battery management is a big consideration. Having to be on my phone all day long for basic info/tasks is frustrating. Means I have to carry a battery pack with me, which means I have to also bring a bag because my pockets cant fit every item anymore.

For the first 6 months, then they'll get rid of it.

Any news about Tatsu or Lex? I see on QueueTimes that Superman is back up.

https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4990536 Fast forward to 9:30 in this interview. Also, sorry I got the quote wrong. It was "worst business decision" not "biggest mistake".

If it were just the 2021 accident, I'd say that TTD isn't going anywhere. It was a freak accident and the park was completely cleared of any wrong doing. But... there are not many coasters out there with the distinction of being labeled a CEO's "biggest mistake" (edit: misquoted. He actually said "worst business decision"). With that extra context, this announcement about 2022 does not bode well. I hope they keep it. I think the odds are slightly better for keeping vs scrapping. But I think scrapping is definitely on the table.

I'm very curious where this "Fun House" ride is a Knott's Berry Farm...

It's great! Would you mind if I used it in a Planet Coaster creation sometime?

I'm going to see Assassins at East West Players in LA next week. I've never seen it, but I know the basic premise and a sliver of the music, so I'm pretty jazzed. Also probably seeing Wicked later this month for the 100th time. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

In my opinion, this was never a serious offer. I think this was financial publicity for Sea World. A chance for them to say "hey everyone, we've got lots of available capital and we're doing great! "

Emperor looks short but sweet. I think it's a solid addition to the lineup, and I'm very interested to see what difference the smaller trains make. I tend to find Dive coasters a bit... lumbering. But hopefully the smaller trains add a little quickness.

The SFGAm Facebook is advertising a hiring event on Feb 19, so that probably explains why there's no operating calendar yet. They seem to not have a reliable prediction for their staffing.

I'm not sure about Magic Mountain, but Knott's is kind of unbearable most Saturdays so I would avoid. Fastlane passes will help with rides, but there are long and slow lines for everything else. One thing to consider though is that Knott's has been offering significantly longer hours than MM. MM will probably be dead for crowds on Monday, but will also only be open for 6.5 hours. Even with light crowds, that doesn't leave you a lot of time to experience everything. If you only care about coasters, I would say... take Saturday for yourself, then do Six Flags on Sunday (traffic will also be way better), and Knott's on Monday.

I've got the Southwest card and I'm pretty happy with it. My biggest thing is to always try and hit more than one park per trip. Flights are typically the biggest expense, so I maximize what I do with only one round trip flight. HOWEVER... renting a car post Covid is a different ball game , and depending where you're going, extra days can cost more than a plane ticket.

They said the same thing when Knott's got a new GM who came from Disney... some rumors just never die

^^ This is excellent news. Tbh, I was expecting a worse outcome.