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!
Beautiful Vekoma trains! Interesting to see some much older Boomerangs running with original trains such as the one at La Ronde! I believe it still runs with its 1984 train!