Dan the Coaster Man

Not sure when they usually announce. No word yet. The other day IB stated their opening day for April 30, I would imagine around there for SFGAm. For what it's worth, between SFOT cutting hours and SFStL's opening weekend moving back two weeks later than normal, and the fact their first weekday open including Fridays is May 27th, I wouldn't bank on much more than Saturday and Sundays in May. Granted SFGAm is a much larger draw than SFStL for both enthusiasts and gp, so maybe they will get some weekdays, but still, not sure what to expect with this new CEO

Twisted Cyclone may not be ground up but you can't find it anywhere else, seems more original to me than a coaster with a clone

Like a tier list. Every coaster can't be an El Toro or Fury 325

I have not been on one yet but they look perfectly fine! I think all coasters serve a purpose besides super rough ones. Every coaster can't be a S tier coaster. It will be great for IB!

or... Kanonen. Thats probably what I'm going with

Scared to Be Lonely - Martin Garrix

Who is going to sound that name out for me? I like it, original... but help

^ even better!

I really like this color scheme. Black and red is my #1 color combo and the gold is a nice touch!

Haha yes it's been cold, and I forgot my winter coat at home

I agree with this too except I think Pantheon could still be the best. It has a good shot, at least in my eyes.

I saw someone on instagram at the park today and MR was open

I'm waiting to see a little more information on the legitimacy tat they are adding another coaster in 2023. Without going into what it may or may not be, I think it is great that they would have two original coasters in back to back years. Alongside all the info Bert has shared, Cotaland is really getting out there and being serious!

^ @thrillquirk Edit: Its also on Reddit

I saw on an Instagram story that Cotaland has announced/teased "Americas first and only ____ coaster" coming fall 2023 at Winterfest. Anyone have more info, how legit is this?

Enemy - Imagine Dragons

^ that person has a wealth of information about the park, its awesome

Easily the most comfortable shoes I've owned!

I think the park is taken care of pretty well. Sure the investment for new rides hasn't exactly been there but I think the rest of the park is pretty well off under Six Flags. Its a pretty park with more charm than most the other parks in the chain. Operations are solid. I think the best food service I've seen at Six Flags was at this park. It's clean. HITP was slightly underwhelming for me this year, and sure I would have loved to see just one new coaster recently, but I think the park serves its purpose well under Six Flags. Every park cant be a Cedar Point or SFMM

Great pictures, I'm getting super excited for this and to see the park as a whole!

I ended my 2021 season with a 6 ride power hour on American Thunder at SFStL

I bought some brooks to handle all the walking of my summer internship at CP. I loved them so much I replaced them for my birthday. Definitely worth the price, its like walking on clouds

You and me both Bert... we got this though!

Pink - Aerosmith

Mid month update in the hopes of holding myself accountable. Exercise is going fantastic so far this year. I'm averaging 12,535 steps, 99 mins, and 1,504 active calories a day. My move streak is still intact, currently at 295 days. The problem is eating. I've been on the "I'll start eating better tomorrow, I'll enjoy today" mindset all year so far. Despite my exercise, this mindset has ballooned my weight. This morning I weighed in at 254.8 pounds. Yikes. I'm a Type One diabetic and I saw my endocrinologist Tuesday. She was slightly disappointed that my A1C (your sugar average last 3 months) increased. I knew this was going to happen because I've been eating awful and I've seen my averages go up, its not like I was shocked. I was disappointed I let her down. I'm less confident in myself where I am at now that I was when I was around 220 pounds. And at 255 pounds, I'm starting to borderline getting walked of shamed again. Jeans are tighter, belt is bigger. This was the slap in the face I needed to get back on the right track. I know I can do it once I'm determined and motivated. I didn't magically lose 100 pounds. When the seasonal parks near me open in the spring, I do not want to be thinking about how tight restraints will be. I want to feel more free. I decided since yesterday was my birthday that I would still enjoy myself Tuesday and yesterday eating cake and whatnot, and that Thursday (today) I would start eating better. Scrap all my old goals, here are my new ones. And they are final. Close all my rings daily (which I am changing from 800 to 1,000 active calories and from 45 to 60 mins) Weigh 215 pounds by 5/24 (my next endo appointment) Have an A1C below 6.0 (will be taken 5/24) I'm confident I can do this, and of course I will update. The weight goal will be a push. When I lost 100, it was about a 2lb/week clip. This would be about 2.25/week, so similar but still an increase. I have a weekend trip planed to SDC & SFStL early April. If I keep that pace, I'll be around 230 lbs by then, which I was at this summer and had no problems at any parks.