aCoasterStory Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 I got a $4.00 large at SFGadv, but it was first filled with ice over the edge, then about 6 ounces of lemonade. This is why I almost always ask for "no ice". I'd rather have to throw away the last of it because it's gotten warm than to feel like I paid $4 for a cup of ice. (Although, I could probably ask them to give me a little water cup filled with ice, and that would solve that problem...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatAmericanCoaster Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 3 things happening at the park today! Foundation for Hot Rod Racers Full Throttle Sports Bar is open Bonzai Pipeline was being hosed down by a guy on a crane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyRCT3 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 ^That's actually pretty decent. ^Given the company's financial status, they need all they can get. The stock is at $40/share. Not sure what you are talking about... Sears Holdings Corporation's stock price is at $38, yet their revenue has been in the red (eleven digits) for years. Well, this whole post-bankruptcy status is what I meant. After the restructuring, I'm sure their creditors are still hot on their tail. Its bank lenders only recently approved to lower the borrowing rates and approved the company's ability to use its $200+ million cash on hand. My OP: the company is still far from being financially stable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Last year was pretty successful for the company: http://investors.sixflags.com/phoenix.zhtml?c=61629&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1901176&highlight= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I don't think it has anything to do with cutting corners and has everything to do with encouraging the purchase of a refillable bottle. Many places are downsizing their soda portents lately to appease the whole 'soda is terrible for you' crowd. So, maybe a little of that, but probably more likely a way of making the 15 dollar bottle look like a better deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012jarrett Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm going to be there in two weeks. It'll be on a weekday so I assume crowds won't be horrible, but what approach should we take to hit all the coasters in as little time as possible? The big ones we want to ride are X2, YOLOcoaster, Tatsu, GL:FF and S:EFK. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm going to be there in two weeks. It'll be on a weekday so I assume crowds won't be horrible, but what approach should we take to hit all the coasters in as little time as possible? The big ones we want to ride are X2, YOLOcoaster, Tatsu, GL:FF and S:EFK. Thanks in advance! When will you be there? we are going friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2012jarrett Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm going to be there in two weeks. It'll be on a weekday so I assume crowds won't be horrible, but what approach should we take to hit all the coasters in as little time as possible? The big ones we want to ride are X2, YOLOcoaster, Tatsu, GL:FF and S:EFK. Thanks in advance! When will you be there? we are going friday May 2nd and Saturday May 3rd... Ack! Either 5th-6th or 7th-8th, we're just going to miss you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreatAmericanCoaster Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 I'm going to be there in two weeks. It'll be on a weekday so I assume crowds won't be horrible, but what approach should we take to hit all the coasters in as little time as possible? The big ones we want to ride are X2, YOLOcoaster, Tatsu, GL:FF and S:EFK. Thanks in advance! Go to Full Throttle first, then X2, Tatsu, S:EFK, then GL:FF. The gold passes get you in 10 mins early(makes a huge difference) or if you have a Discover Credit Card you get in 5 mins early. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disney4me2001 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 I don't think it has anything to do with cutting corners and has everything to do with encouraging the purchase of a refillable bottle. Many places are downsizing their soda portents lately to appease the whole 'soda is terrible for you' crowd. So, maybe a little of that, but probably more likely a way of making the 15 dollar bottle look like a better deal. I think you're right about them trying to encourage guests to buy the souvenir bottles. As far as cost goes, if the deal they have with Coke is like Disney's, then they get all their Coke products for free, so drink sales are pure profit for the park. From what I've been told, Coke also supplies the cups (at Disney anyway), so there's no cost to the park in those terms either. The smaller cups would still make sense in order to stretch the product stock further and add onto the already high profits (in fact, Disney downsized their cups too about a year ago- I have proof!), but I think your theory is more correct. It certainly works- I've had a souvenir bottle each year for the past 3 years! The all-day wristbands they offer for purchase on return visits is a great value too- unlimited drinks for about the same price as one regular-size drink! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Typically it's the syrup that parks get dirt cheap or free and the cups they pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithPlus1 Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Water good, Pop bad Commit to be fit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Water good, Pop badCommit to be fit! Blah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 For once YOLO seems appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 ^^^^ ROFL HighFive Jew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 We were approached and asked where we were from and on a scale of 1-10 how excited we were to ride the larger roller coasters in the park. The follow up question was on a scale of 1-10 how we felt about riding Gold Rusher and Ninja. We answered and he said thanks and it concluded the survey. It left me feeling like they were putting out feelers on whether to keep them or not. Hopefully they were just trying to get an idea of the types of rides their guests wanted. I could absolutely see this park removing Ninja it would be a real shame as I think it's one of the best coasters in the park and it's one of the few truly unique experiences they have that takes advantage of their terrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 (edited) Maggie and I will be at the Mountain this coming Friday & Saturday. (Bring on the dole whips!) Edited April 28, 2014 by JeromyL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTown661 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Magnum and I will be at the Mountain this coming Friday & Saturday. Seems there is a private party this coming Friday sponsored by Verzion Pretty simple ticket ordering and for $35 bucks will get you all day and until midnight. Otherwise park closing time is 6pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Any word on the status of Revolution, lately? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeromyL Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Thanks for the heads up. Would have loved to stay for that, but I already bought tickets to go watch Spider-man at the Chinese theater in hollywood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^ Beware. Those corporate buyout days spell certain doom for regular guests. At Great Adventure when Pfizer bought out the park every year they would rn out of overflow parking and start bussing people in from the outlet mall a few miles away. Lines are disgusting even with Flash Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFChris Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^I have heard that AAA night at SFMM is fairly uncrowded, for what it's worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercoaster5 Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Any word on Bonzai Pipelines?? (100th POST!!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^I have heard that AAA night at SFMM is fairly uncrowded, for what it's worth. I have heard the complete opposite... and I believe it now that the Verizon event is the same day as the Triple AAA event this Friday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBrylczyk Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 ^ Run. As fast as you can in the opposite direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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