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  1. ^There was, it's the building by Superman.  You can actually see the "The Laughing Dragon" name still painted in the pic on this post.

    One unique piece of trivia about the Sol Spin (Mondial Space Roller) at Knott's... it's the only one to have 6 across seating.  They normally only have 5.  This is because it sits on the footprint originally used for Windseeker, which got really bad press when it stalled out for like 3 hours at a high spot.  It was removed and sent to I believe Worlds of Fun, and Mondial offered to put in the space roller using the old Windseeker footer, but the standard model was too small for the space... so they customized it just for Knotts.

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  2. Nope, you're thinking of the Four Winds/The Laughing Dragon, which was behind it.  That particular building was originally a dual station as a terminal point for two different skyway systems (Eagle's Flight) that met there.  The building is now used as a haunt space for FF, but they have to build around the enormous concrete footer that's right in the middle of it.

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  3. It was recently in the news Delta and United airlines had to cancel a ton of flights due to not having enough staff because they're all calling out due to Covid.  I can totally imagine the same thing happening for theme parks... in fact, an inside source told me that an attraction at Knott's had over half it's staff call out for Covid.

    I think all parks (and possible malls and grocery stores) are going to be finding themselves short staffed in the coming weeks.... bring your patience

  4. If you're doing fastlanes, all day should be plenty of time for both parks.  While Knott's is a small park, there's a lot to see and do if you include shows and food (you must have the chicken, which is really only sold outside the park at the Marketplace... sit down option is the classic Chicken Dinner Restaurant, and if you have the time, do it.  If you're more pressed for time, the Chicken To Go will do as a substitute.

    As for the various SFMM Flash Pass levels, it really just depends on how badly you want to ride FT, X2, and WCR.  X2 and FT still get pretty long, slow moving lines.  WCR can get long, but shouldn't be too bad on the day you're going--most kids are still in school that day, so it should be relatively dead all day.  One caveat:  if X2 is in single train ops, I'd maybe get one, even on a slow day.  Either that, or run to it first.

    Burbank airport is generally much easier, though it's a bit of a drive from their to Santa Monica... expect some traffic and parking issues.  There's a parking garage, which isn't free, but it's really your best option.  If you're already going to the pier, definitely also walk around the famous 3rd Street Promenade.

    Most of the well known gay bars will be in West Hollywood.  While it's not necessarily LGBTQ, The Edison in downtown LA is a very unique experience... it's set in an old abandoned underground power plant, and they left a lot of the equipment still there.  Note it does have a dress code last time I went.  Also, if it's open by the time you arrive, Clifton's Criteria (also downtown) is another incredibility unique experience, complete with a literally "hidden" tiki bar (you have to push a certain mirrored wall to find it).  It's great, but it's also been closed due to COVID for a while.  Supposed to have reopened in October, but I still don't think it's open yet--might be by the time you arrive.  Other gay landmarks, I suggest this site:  https://www.laconservancy.org/explore-lgbtq-los-angeles

    Traffic is going to be inevitable, so I load up on podcasts to listen to to make the time pass.  There's always a lot of unique and interesting happenings and events going on all the time.  I recommend sites like welikela.com to find out current happenings.  EatlerLA also gives a lot of unique food options.

     

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  5. One word of note... the first week of January, most kids are still on Winter Break, and won't be returning to school until Jan 10.  So if you go before then, it could be considerably more crowded, even on a weekday.

     

    EDIT:  Just saw it was Jan 18/19, so you should be fine.  The park should be pretty dead.  But I would expect a few rides to be closed for refurbishment, and JL has been closed for a while, I suspect due to being indoors and Los Angeles regulations requiring masks indoors, and SFMM doesn't want to monitor that.

  6. 8 hours ago, coastercoaster5 said:

    My expectations were extremely low for theming, but in that regard I just wanted to discuss the station...is there anything more Six Flags than slapping "Embassy" on a white box and calling it a day? haha. Made me actually laugh when I was watching the video. Not a fan of the station at all but again, I had low expectations.

    If you remember for GL, once inside the building there was a relatively (for SF, anyway) elaborate scene.  And I seem to recall a lantern statue in a second room.  After that, admittedly, it was just walls... but there was/is an opportunity for a bit of a theme or scene inside.

  7. I don't think it's a big deal either.  Ever since the Delta variant came into play, I always wear masks outdoors in crowded spaces. 

    TBH, I still don't yet feel comfortable eating indoors, either.  I either eat outdoors or take it home (or in the car if I'm traveling).

    Also, Orange County hasn't required it because they're run by insane people.

    And I don't think it's a safe assumption that everyone with proof of vaccination are being honest about it.

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