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Looks like opening day will be April 11.

Never could have imagined this much noise. Never.

I was half serious, half joking. I wasn't suggesting they control the weather. That didn't cause staggered opening on rides all season and Friday closures during Halloween. Steel Vengeance was more joking, but also like Bill said. Saying they have a new way to better fix and maintain it would be a great announcement. Saying 'we think it'll be open earlier this year to provide more value to your early entry' would be nice. Might sell some passes, too. But really, I wasn't targeting SV. My original point was I had hoped for some ride / staffing updates. It's all good what they showed. Can't wait to visit again.

The announcements were cool and all. What's not to like? Looks good. But, I would have preferred something like "all rides will be open at all times this year" or "Steel Vengeance will actually be open for early entry this year" etc. Seems they just added a new ride and parade that will take a crew of people and placed it in a park that seems to have staffing issues all season. They did figure out a great way to have customers pay for the midway work. The bricks are a good idea. I want to get one with "Quit reading and go ride" on it or something similarly stupid.

Thunderhead has been running well the last few weeks in my opinion. I could ride it all day.

They were testing it a bunch today. One of the guys was riding it on occasion as well. Turntable was working. Looks cool.

We took our moms to HITP last night. Had a good time. They were running 2 trains on Superman when we rode about 530. No real lines so I can see removing one. Crystal Pistol show was good with usual cast. The moms enjoyed it. Bad Bob is always fun. We had a good day.

Is that pic allowed? Seems to be breaking park rules. That's a strange rule for sure. Good stuff.

There's another credit in Atlanta at Fun Spot. About 20-30 min from SFoG. There's a few random credits in Pigeon Forge, too (Island, Nascar). Even more if you count Alpine coasters.

I'm thankful Dollywood opens on Thanksgiving day. I'll be there.

That's great it's testing. Good stuff.

I don't know. And I might be crazy but I'm pretty sure it wasn't on the website list a couple weeks ago when they started putting HITP info up. (I know websites are 100%...) And some folks on FB had indicated it might be down. Pretty sure they started weekends on March 9th this year. They will def be open weekend March 20th and probably a couple weekends before that. (Band comps start the 20th)

Flash sale through Thursday: $75 right now for admission and FL+ Good through Sept 13 (excludes Saturdays)

Looks like Superman will be running for HiTP. I like that!

I went to SFoG yesterday. It was excellent. No lines anywhere. They never even opened the main parking lot. Other than Blue Hawk being down, everything was running. Walk ons all day. Most food places open with no lines. We had a blast. I can't imagine how dead it is today or next weekend.

Orion's lift was topped off this morning.

I don't think it's supposed to run faster. The point is the hang time and just making it through the loops, right?

They have one set up at the crappy toy store at the mall down the road here.

Pics I've seen today look pretty cool. Rides are going. People seem to be having fun.

MT and Banshee are no bins. FoF bins are in a separate area or you can hold it.

This is still listed on their benefits page. 50% off Regular 1-Day Admission.

Thanks for all the info.

Thanks for the info. I imagine it'll be a zoo this Saturday but I think we'll have fun. We are doing Knotts Sunday so perhaps I appreciate it more after doing Six Flags. When does parking normally open? Front gates? (Some parks open some parts early, etc.) Figured I'd double check. I like to be one of the first in the park.

First time visiting this upcoming weekend. Flash pass still just 1 lap on TC, X2 and FT? Haunted houses any good here?

Seems as exciting as a late afternoon random Friday press release. Sounds like what they already do with some extra flowers carted in.