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  1. Two things: 1. It can't be treated differently because that "separate" entrance is how they comply with the law. It Isn't a VIP line. The separate entrances are there because they didn't or couldn't (raised roller coaster stations make ramps difficult) build fully accessible queues, so offering the exit ramp or an elevator is the only way the rides are considered accessible. Older rides would be exempt if they were built prior to the ADA, but newer rides would literally not have been able to open (won't get an occupancy permit if you are not ADA compliant) without those entrances. 2. The disabled guest is still being asked to wait the same amount of time, so the argument of "regular line vs. separate entrance" doesn't mean anything. My overall point is this: Six Flags is on a very slippery slope. I agree the system is heavily abused and that something needs to be done. I am just not sure if legally this is what it is.
  2. ^And until recently, it was the only launched B&M. I'm sure that added stress...
  3. Except it is warranted in the SFMM thread. Notice I didn't respond to the high wait times, Transformers, or lame Terror Tram..because those can't be refuted.
  4. I don't think anyone is questioning the reasoning behind it: it's clear there is plenty of abuse and it is great Six Flags is willing to try something so radical. But the law is still the law. I am just curious to see if this holds up when Six Flags is inevitably sued. That's exactly the type of thing the law is designed to prevent. "It's the guests fault...they didn't bother to find the policy hidden on our website (you have to find the link on the guest relations section of the 'plan your visit' drop down, so it's not out in the open) or take extra time out of their day to call because they are disabled." That's not really the issue. The issue is whether or not it is legal for Six Flags to ask for the note. Not only might it be a violation of HIPAA to ask for medical certification you are disabled, it's also borderline discrimination. Let's say that you look like you might have a knee problem because you are walking slow. Ride Operator asks if you have read the warning signs...you say yes...he takes your word for it. No doctors note required to prove you are healthy enough to ride the ride.
  5. I suppose you get mad that Knott's closes Camp Snoopy for Haunt? Shrek has never been open for HHN (it's queue always housed a maze until Potter). Super Silly Fun Land wasn't open last year either, because, let's be real...It's a children's area. The Terror Tram has never included any of the normal Studio Tour attractions....
  6. Disney doesn't ask for a doctors note. They just made the policy more restrictive from the old "go up the exit and do whatever" that they used to have. They are actually being sued by parents of autistic children who claim that any wait at all is not fair because their children can't comprehend why they can't go on the ride immediately when they see it...
  7. We have a thread that discusses this already going: http://themeparkreview.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=71074
  8. ^^I didn't mean it in an obnoxious sort of way. I just meant it in the sense that I can see the developers frustration that his anchor project is ready now while the whole official I-drive plan is still dragging its feet. Not fair to him at all if he's got the funding lined up and he's ready to build.
  9. Show me where you have proof of any of this. I've been to some of the I-Drive meetings myself, had several one-on-one conversations with Joshua Wallack and I have seen zero evidence of what you are implying. So unless you can back up your statement, I think this is you just making some assumptions that aren't factual at all where on the other hand, you can easily point to articles written and eyewitness reports from other people have been at these meetings that Universal has been very vocal about trying to shut down this project. To me I read that as whatever I-drive vision plan that is being worked on is being spearheaded by Universal. In that case, it makes sense why they are fighting: they want more say in what their neighbors are doing so it DOESN'T impact their business and DOES compliment them instead. The developer is basically saying "this is taking too long...I want to build now. K thanks. Bye." I would think what is actually best for Orlando is to meet in the middle and think of I-drive as a giant shopping mall: anchor tenants (Universal, SkyPlex, i-drive 360, Pointe Orlando) should actually be working together to ensure all the area around them compliments them and improves the area.
  10. Thanks for the info Robb. Didn't realize it was that far away. My second guess would be this has to do with Wet'N'Wild redevelopment, which is still odd since a revitalized (not ghetto) I-Drive will only help whatever they do to that property.
  11. Sounds like the main thing Universal is against is the height variance. Which makes some sense, since the ride will be visible from their parks and most certainly draw attention. It will still probably be approved, since I-drive is such a mess and needs more possible "anchor" things to do. Side Note: If I was Universal, my biggest concern would be what happens if the project fails? I'd hate to have a 500ft closed roller coaster tower looming over my property.
  12. The Taylor Swift curse is real
  13. Just because it seems like something can happen doesn't mean it actually does happen.
  14. Imagine if you had to go to your doctor to prove you are healthy enough to ride a coaster before Six Flags would let you ride it.... I don't have a "dog in this fight", but this is potentially huge news for the industry so it's fun to watch it play out.
  15. They give you your pass at the turnstile, so processing doesn't take that long.
  16. Too bad...you would be a 10% increase in attendance for them!
  17. HUGE difference between a government issued placard and ride access. The ADA has an exemption in place that allows states to regulate handicapped parking placards to avoid fraud. It also applies to discounted public transit fare. That exemption doesn't apply to private businesses because then they could simply discriminate or not accommodate under the guise of "well, they didn't prove it." I couldn't find any news of Disney winning that lawsuit (all I could find is that there is one attorney based in florida who keeps suing Disney over their new policies), so I'd be really curious to know more info on that as well.
  18. Anything new from mondial, fabbri, KMG, or any of the other flat ride makers?
  19. Fright Fest is terrible. The zombie scare zone in front of bugs bunny world had 1 zombie. Sinister Circuit had 3 people from what I saw, and one of them was flirting. You go deaf in Vault 666 & Red's Revenge from all the ridiculously loud compressed air blasts. I guess that covers up the fact the sets aren't super detailed and the performers don't do much? Toyz has one neat thing (the rotating 3d image at the end of the vortex tunnel) and is otherwise completely basic and something a local youth group would produce. The show in the magic moments theater is the super low budget public access version of America's Got Talent. The aerial performers were the highlight. That's all I did this year since the park closed at 11
  20. You can't just "wait long enough" in a theme park and magically get to stick around.
  21. It's not about the weather. It's about the cycles and constant stress placed on the track.
  22. There had been rumors going around when we were there about whether the Munich breweries watered down the beers or made the beer with less alcohol during Oktoberfest, but I certainly couldn't tell if they did. When I think watered down, I think of Bud Light and the beer we had certainly didn't taste anything like that! I managed to down 6 Maß (steins) of beer during our last night in the tent (about five hours) and I was still able to talk, walk and properly function. Just make sure to get one of those giant pretzels to soak up the beer and you'll be just fine! Likewise. I didn't even wake up with a hangover the next morning (although I did gain a giant bruise on my thigh )...it's really good beer!
  23. That's usually how theme park projects are done.
  24. Pub 1842 at MGM has the best burger in vegas IMO.
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