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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.

There's been a few Sunday mornings this year where I got all the coasters in and a couple extra on Goliath in roughly 2 hours. People are usually late arriving here. They don't care if you stay on or move to a different seat if it isn't crowded.

We've had a few bears in Gatlinburg this year. Some have entered stores. Can't imagine seeing a bear waltzing through the front door of a souvenir shop while I'm looking around. Had one in Knoxville this Spring, too.

I think you caught a bad employee. We literally purchased a Plat pass from Canada's Wonderland website last week. Gave my brother the barcode. We all went to Kings Island this weekend. He took it to the window at King's Island and they took his picture and handed him a card. Took a minute or two. Also, if they let you into the park some, I've seen the giftshop right inside selling FL+ before early entry rope drop down at the Magnum gate.

I never thought I'd do it. But what the heck. Pulling the cord and that free fall until the slack is gone is pretty darn cool.

RE: Slingshot and Skycoaster - They do adjust pricing. It was $10 Sat morning, $5 Sun morning. Slingshot $15, $10. Seems like later in the day they removed the special pricing. Not sure if they lower it again late night. KI is the only park I've noticed this summer that does this regularly.

Did the Skycoaster at Kings Island this weekend. It was $5. With pass discount, less than $5 after tax. First time. Loved it. Park was busy Saturday. We had great visit. Got another couple hours in Sunday before hitting Stricker's. Enjoyed the Halloween atmosphere and the mazes. For awhile the lines everywhere were sizable. FLs were great on this day.

Very crowded. Think they set a record last week.

Welcome to Dollywood. Lots of days the lot will be fairly full. Park paths will be fairly crowded and slow moving. But, the coasters will still be minimal waits unless it's named Dragonflier or Firechaser. Other exception would be a one train LR. This is true most of the time except end of the school year with all the band trips. On those days the kids will be on the coasters.

Z-Force....I had a few laps on that crazy thing. I still like riding GASM. I only ride near the front now. I like row 3.

You sure they sell FL during Winterfest?

Columbus day. Seems a lot of parks open that day.

I enjoy both brands and have pro and cons for both. I suspect, as consumers, we would miss the competition the most. Competition is needed to keep things moving, keep pricing in check, and give us choices.

That's the bottom of the first drop.

I can't imagine any of that would be good for the consumer.

I think I'm going to plan to stay at Breakers for a few weekdays leading up to Holiday Nights. Gives me a good excuse to go back the next weekend for Coastermania as well. Should be prime time to ride.

Nice update on Scarowinds. How were the ride lines at night? And what were wait times on mazes without fast pass? From pics I saw the park looked crowded for sure.