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^ This is according to another source. Sad developments... "So what has happened to Xcelerator at Knott’s Berry Farm? After many witness accounts of seeing crews on site, the ride making empty text runs, and crew members apparently being brought over for re-training ahead of reopening… all has gone SILENT. According to a source during testing an issue arose with one of the coaster’s brake units. Like any major theme park ride, there are redundant systems in place, so nothing bad happened and the train stopped as it should, but Knott’s is not going to reopen Xcelerator until it is 100% and now they are waiting on parts (once again) to fit the brake. This is obviously disappointing to everyone, Knott’s included, as they had been planning on having Xcelerator reopen intime for Knott’s Scary Farm and now clearly that isn’t happening." Also some other bad news about Knotts. They maybe giving up on the Monte project. I really hope that's wrong! I really miss that ride...

I see people have been posting about Scary Farm. Any news on Xcelerator? Rumor had it, to be opening for the Haunt. I guess that hasn't happened right? Also, I'm very worried about Montezooma's Revenge...

Their third webcam is now pointed at TT2. You can see some crane action... They're also occasionally running Millennium Force while the park is closed.

It's been almost a month. Any news on this testing, but more importantly reopening????

Well I hated the Wild Mouse at Cedar Point. It was very uncomfortable and the ride was unreliable. Their new "lightning trains" look good, but time will tell. I'm mostly concerned about them getting TT2 to work and operate reliable.

I've got low expectations for Zamperla. I do hope I'm wrong.

^^ Looks like Magnum is open today. Of course I'm gone. Must not have been too bad of an issue...

I found out more on the Magnum closure today. Not sure the accuracy of this source, but here it is. The lift motor was blown. This will take awhile to replace. Looks like no rides on Maggie for me.

Magnum was closed all day today. Not sure if this had anything to do with the evac a few days ago.

^ Thanks for the info on LIM / LSM. I didn't know the difference other than the spelling.

He announced / published nothing new that wasn't "leaked" on the Zamperla website. Had to be lack luster. 74 MPH first launch - pretty lame. That won't send us very high up the top hat for the rollback. I'm glad "Dragster" is returning. Quite disappointed in name and details. Cedar Point normally does better. I just hope it runs better that TTD did.

^ Do you really think Tony is going to give us significantly more???? He's very good at saying nothing. We'll see... I'll be flying to Cleveland all day, so I won't catch the "breaking news."

^^ Seems strange to go to 420. That's the existing height of the top hat. If you're going that high, why not beat Kinda Krap at 456 --37 more feet? I can't believe they'd leave that on the table. Just a few more feet...

I've been at Hershey for the past 2 days, and Wildcat's Revenge has been closed. No information on this at all. Another RMC with issues????

^ That's one of many reasons why I'm a B&M fanboy!

The new B&M support is being installed this afternoon. That was easy...

Strike my Valrvn closure comment. It's open now.

Glad I got to ride it last week.

New track arriving for "Dragster 2.0" yesterday. It's in the normal storage area near Breakers Express.

According to ride times - El Toro is open! Can anyone confirm this? If so, how's it running???

^ Call me amazed! I can't believe the park and state moved this fast... Let's hope it's improved. It used to be my #1 wood.

Magic Mountain just posted this on Twitter a few minutes ago. Any ideas???

^ Thanks Bill. So sorry to hear this. I looked on their website and this is what is posted. At least Medusa will open Memorial Day. Medusa Opening Memorial Day Weekend BATMAN™ The Ride Temporarily Closed El Toro Opening Summer 2023

This thread has been so quiet. Any news on EL Toro? Will they be opening the entire area back there soon??? Someone's got to have some info?

Now you've changed "your tune" on this. You "beat me up" when I complained about the early entry before. Not as good as before, but better. It's now worth it to come early.