Xmeister Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 It definitely felt tamer. I actually find a puny 70' ARM/Larson drop tower more intense...never underestimate those little guys I'd love to see a park do one of those towers, but on the scale of a giant drop or LL:DOD. The airtime would be orgasmic from those heights! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markysharky17 Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 So did they annonce that a train on Superman Escape is going to be put forward again? I have been waiting for that annoncment for a while now.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyinpeace Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I disagree with Cursed as well as, as mentioned, Blackout. During my last year's visit to Fright Fest, These were the two that stood out the most to me as well as nearly all of the people I went with. Even though Curse and Blackout are simple, those jump scares are 10 times more effective as the actors blend in with the surroundings in an eerily uncanny way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magic Alumni Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I actually liked Blackout too, I thought it was a cool concept. I just wished it had more talent but I guess the constant fear of wondering if someone is going to jump out is just as powerful as 20 monsters jumping out. My only complaint is I wished they would let you go in with your own group. Our group went in with three teenage girls and once a monster would scream, they would literally run us over to get away from them. It's not bad when you're in a regular maze and you can see them and get out of the way but when you're in the pitch dark and all holding the same rope, you're stuck with them. I'm also curious to know whether the new Toyz maze is going to be in that same building as Jokers because the article says they're spending some $$$ to make it more permanent and I would think that building would be the first to go when a MM or a HH expansion comes to that area. Or perhaps they're going to move it to the back of the old Palace/FT building. That is the only thing I think they could use that space for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted September 17, 2013 Share Posted September 17, 2013 ^ I don't think there is enough room in the palace games building for a full size maze. Yes there is space left but I believe it's a storeroom. I think they are going to be redoing that building there for Season Pass processing so the new permanent maze location may be a part of that? That building is kind of on the "edge" of all of the available space in that area and I don't think it would be too needed for any kind of expansion. The picture below illustrates what I mean. The red is the existing building and maze, the yellow is all of the space that is empty with the removal of Flashback and the Metro. I think this spot would be perfect for a nice HH expansion although this could also be where the new kiddie coaster is going. I hope not, but it's possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 How would they put HH mazes in there? That looks like it would be part if Hurricane Harbor, rather than SFMM. Why didn't they use that space for the new slides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 ^ That building has ALWAYS been a part of SFMM. At one time there were turnstyles that went between the parks right there but I don't think those have been used in at least 10 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted September 18, 2013 Share Posted September 18, 2013 Not to mention part of the queue for Jokesters hideout is next to that pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterKings908 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The red is the existing building and maze, the yellow is all of the space that is empty with the removal of Flashback and the Metro. Wait a minute, wasn't some of that yellow area used for the new Cabana Cove? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pacificoaster Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 The red is the existing building and maze, the yellow is all of the space that is empty with the removal of Flashback and the Metro. Wait a minute, wasn't some of that yellow area used for the new Cabana Cove? Yes, almost half of that yellow space is Cabana Cove. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 From the last page, I am glad I am not the only one who felt the same way about LL:DOD. I also rode a 70' Larson carnival tower, and CGA's drop tower within a month, and I found the drops on both of these to be superior to Lex Luthor. It is probably because these have much looser restraints; the ops tend to staple you in on LL. Still, LL is a good ride, but, overall, I actually found it to be my least favorite of the post 1st generation Intamin towers. This one has probably the worst view of any of the Intamin towers I have been on (it is of an open desert), and the drop was not as, since you are stapled in. I still think CGA's tower reigns as the best tower in California, as on one side you get a view of the San Jose skyline, while the other side allows you to see across the entire park, as well as the 49ers stadium. This may be the only instance I can think of so far in which lap bars actually make the ride worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannyboy13 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 ^I couldn't disagree more. I went on DropZone (or whatever it's called now) at CGA and LL on back to back days last year, and the sheer height of LL, combined with the swaying effect you get at the top of it make DropZone seem very tame in comparison to me. The freefall itself is much longer, and the speed is faster. I don't find the view on LL to be bad at all, as you see the entire park when you're at the top. Obviously beyond the park there isn't much to see, but I still enjoy it. To each their own though..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 ^ maybe we're in the minority, but I agree with you. LL may be my overall favorite ride in the park. I LOVE the restraints, the long raise up to the top, the incredible view and the speed the ride builds on the way down. I pretty much planted myself on this ride during ERT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfmman2000 Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 ^ I love all those things about LL:DOD, too! It's just that the drop itself doesn't feel like as much of a freefall as Intamin 1st or 2nd gen towers, or ARM towers as others mentioned. Heck, even a Moser Spring ride gets my stomach more than LL:DOD! Don't get me wrong, the whole package still makes for an excellent ride. I just think it's funny that the world's tallest drop tower has one of the worst freefall sensations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcjp Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 It's funny how having only been on two intamin drop rides (one of then was 1st gen - Demon Drop at Dorney, and the other one was 2nd - Hurakan condor at Portaventura) it was the first gen one that got me anticipating the drop the most. I'm not saying it is a better ride, I just find it interesting how I somehow was a bit more nervous on Demon Drop (even though Hurakan was my first freefall ride). Just saying that because they're bigger doesn't necessarily mean they'll be more thrilling although it is usually the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I definitely like Demon Drop more than LL:DOD, Demon Drop is just more intense and exciting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 ^ Demon Drop is painful. It's just as bad at Dorney as it was at Cedar Point. Lex is tall, smooth and definitely not painful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rustyinpeace Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 I actually really like the view in Drop of doom. The setting may be a little dull as it's in the desert, but once you rise over the hills and mountains it makes for a seemingly higher altitude and with the view of a continuous rolling landscape which I personally think is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Leftwing Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Totally off topic of the current subject, but still somewhat awesome. Have any of you guys heard of the Full Throttle VIP tour contest for high school students? I entered it a while back in August and last night, I actually got an email saying that I won! I'm pretty stoked. One hour of ERT on Full Throttle and a back stage tour, also get to get into the park before opening, which is pretty cool. I'm excited as this is my first theme park event that I will ever go to. I just hope its "better then nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmullin Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 ^ Demon Drop is painful. It's just as bad at Dorney as it was at Cedar Point. Lex is tall, smooth and definitely not painful! Really? I thought it was not painful at all, and just a great drop ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Totally off topic of the current subject, but still somewhat awesome. Have any of you guys heard of the YOLOcoaster VIP tour contest for high school students? I entered it a while back in August and last night, I actually got an email saying that I won! I'm pretty stoked. One hour of ERT on YOLOcoaster and a back stage tour, also get to get into the park before opening, which is pretty cool. I'm excited as this is my first theme park event that I will ever go to. I just hope its "better then nothing." We actually did see some signage in Riddler's queue during WCB. I thought it sounded like a neat idea and should be a pretty neat event. Now I wonder how many winners were chosen, or how many ERT riders will be present. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Leftwing Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 ^I can't wait see how it turns out, I'll probably do a TR on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonymousReed Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Totally off topic of the current subject, but still somewhat awesome. Have any of you guys heard of the YOLOcoaster VIP tour contest for high school students? I entered it a while back in August and last night, I actually got an email saying that I won! I'm pretty stoked. One hour of ERT on YOLOcoaster and a back stage tour, also get to get into the park before opening, which is pretty cool. I'm excited as this is my first theme park event that I will ever go to. I just hope its "better then nothing." Yeah I got the same email! I'm pretty excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Leftwing Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 ^ Did you get the 21st or 28th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singemfrc Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 Exclusive Ride Time: On October 6 from 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., flash your Season Pass to enjoy exclusive ride time on Viper.I bet the line during ERT is longer than during normal operating hours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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