Sad to see it close for good. I can't wait to hear some news about what gets relocated. I really hope and would think Superman gets relocated, but with the high price for scrap metal right now, anything is possible. Sadly the 2 woodies are doomed . So sad.
I cannot think that Superman will be scrapped! It has to find a new home. We will probably get more info in the upcoming weeks about what is scrapped and what is going where.
Thank you so much Doppel Looping for this nice trip report! I enjoyed reading it and looking at the pictures! As a roller coaster enthusiath and a beer lover, it's been my dream for many years to go to the Oktoberfest in Munich! I came close to realizing that dream this year but fell short! Next yeat maybe. I can't wait to ride the Olympia Looping. I have always been fascinated by Schwarzkopf loopers. I have ridden a few including the Mindbender at Galaxyland and will probably make it to Indiana Beach next summer to ride their All American Triple Loop! Such awesome coasters!
I will go first week of July! Vekoma, despite negative opinions from enthusiasts especially in the 90's and early 2000's have always had a special place in my heart because of their innovative side! I was at Paramount Great America in 1999 when they were testing Stealth, the first Flying Dutchman model to open in 2000, and was mesmerized by it.
It is a shame. But unfortunately we haven't seen the end of SF closing parks to sell the land for housing. I'm glad I have experienced the early 2000's when the amusement industry was at its peak. Now it is saturated, there is less competition, and people in general have lost interest in amusement rides compared to 10-20 years ago. Times change. I am planning to visit SFA one more time this summer and hope they find a spare lift motor for the last surviving Flying Dutchman coaster!