Sven20 Posted August 15, 2018 Share Posted August 15, 2018 I'm kinda loving how there is so much uncertainty about the 2019 project. Makes the anticipation for the official announcement more exciting. Plus it sounds like SF is upping their CapEx spending this year with the rumored new coasters at SFMM and SFGAm. It will be nice to get some new coasters that aren't RMC conversions (not complaining about those at all as they are all awesome) or S&S 4Ds. I just want to see the SF parks add different rides again so it gives me a reason to visit the various parks. However, I do hope they keep putting the Raptors in smaller parks. A park like SFStl would benefit greatly from getting a Raptor. SF Capes is not increasing. They have reiterated that on every conf call and investor presentation.it's based on a formula of 9 percent of North American revenue. They have stated the 9 percent is very likely to decrease as revenue growsbecause they are happy with what they get with their current gross ride expenditures. SF was firm even with the new parks or wasn't increasing. More parks same Capex ..that means continued low cost rides and coasters. Same money more mouths to feed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterlvr Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 in case there was any doubt about the announcement date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 in case there was any doubt about the announcement date. [attachment=0]Screen Shot 2018-08-15 at 5.02.40 PM.png[/attachment] And before anyone gets too excited about the wording "planning something really big for SFMM", all of the other SF ride announcement promos say exactly the same thing. I really hope SFMM blows us away with the new ride, but I'm not getting my hopes up too high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpuddle Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 It feels like Crazanity JUST opened... well, because it kinda just did! And now they’re making the 2019 announcement in just a couple weeks. Six Flags sure knows how to keep interest piqued year-round! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 It feels like Crazanity JUST opened... well, because it kinda just did! Oh. That's right. I forgot the park was even building Crazanity. Then again, it seems like the park forgot the were building it too so... yeah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark549 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 What are the chances the budget for 2019 includes trees? Probably about as likely as buying dishwashers and reusable plates, cups, silverware for the eateries. "Waste is a terrible thing to mind" --- On the coaster front, my previous favorite - Twisted Colossus - is no longer that, having just ridden Steel Vengeance. TC is more interactive (when the trains are dueling) but SV is an even better ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E. Robert Pugh Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 What are the chances the budget for 2019 includes trees? What scares me is that they remove Roaring Rapids and don't replace any of the trees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedtatsu805 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 At the park right now and viper is officially closed. Does anyone know how long it's gonna be down for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 At the park right now and viper is officially closed. Does anyone know how long it's gonna be down for? 3 months, 2 days, 6 hours, and 28 minutes. (Give or take 2-3 minutes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shut It Down Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If this ride ends up being like the newer air launched coasters like bullet coaster and oct thrust I will be happy, those look pretty good and intense. Anyone had a chance to ride those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven20 Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If this ride ends up being like the newer air launched coasters like bullet coaster and oct thrust I will be happy, those look pretty good and intense. Anyone had a chance to ride those? It's hilarious fanboys are still on the debunked Mack going to SFMM notion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shut It Down Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If this ride ends up being like the newer air launched coasters like bullet coaster and oct thrust I will be happy, those look pretty good and intense. Anyone had a chance to ride those? It's hilarious fanboys are still on the debunked Mack going to SFMM notion. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you post. Those are both S&S coasters not Mack smart guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Monte Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 If this ride ends up being like the newer air launched coasters like bullet coaster and oct thrust I will be happy, those look pretty good and intense. Anyone had a chance to ride those? It's hilarious fanboys are still on the debunked Mack going to SFMM notion. He's back... Banned every year, back every year... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesinclair Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 Put me down for a water ride, because thats what the park needs right now. Which means it will be a new high tech bumper car ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimiGeek Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 They added the Gemicks to the bumper cars last year though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foss123 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Just got back from my first visit to the park after moving to SCV this month! It's a gross, dirty place, and it has some of the worst operations I've ever seen, but that ride on X2 at sunset made the whole day worth it. I felt like a rag doll in the best possible way. The last raven turn has a death rattle but I don't think I've ever had more fun on a coaster in my life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 If this ride ends up being like the newer air launched coasters like bullet coaster and oct thrust I will be happy, those look pretty good and intense. Anyone had a chance to ride those? It's hilarious fanboys are still on the debunked Mack going to SFMM notion. Maybe you should get your facts straight before you post. Those are both S&S coasters not Mack smart guy. Both of you need to keep the conversation respectful. Now back to speculating.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastin' thru life Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Steeplechase Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Omg. Its clearing going to be an Aquatrax. How did we all miss this?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 S&S free spin called Green Lantern to replace the Intamin Green Lantern, without any marketing whatsoever, just to see if anyone notices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedtatsu805 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 At the park right now and one thing that keeps bugging me. Everything is SO DIRTY! Like, can't they take a couple nights and pressure wash some areas of the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 ^You're making the assumption that they own a press washer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedtatsu805 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 It seems like Crazanity is having major issues today. The rides been closed all day and they currently have part of the lighting package under the ride pulled off to work on some seats. Does anyone that works at the park know what's up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteVeUrkle Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 At the park right now and one thing that keeps bugging me. Everything is SO DIRTY! Like, can't they take a couple nights and pressure wash some areas of the park? I don't know what the work culture is currently anymore but I worked at the park about 10 years ago, and when I tried to do ANYTHING to make the park a bit more pleasant for the guests (sweep under parts of the station that were visibly dirty, scrape gum off things, take care of an overflowed trash can, etc.) I was repeatedly told "that's not your job, we don't do those types of things, don't spend time doing that." It was infuriating especially the fact that most of these things take less than 5 minutes, and they make a HUGE impact on a guests experience. I'd see employees and even "management" walk past trash without even a second thought. I really thought as an employee I could make a difference if I just showed everyone how easy it was to make a BIG impact, but I was discouraged, and it sucks to say, but after a while so much discouragement just wears on you and eventually I gave up. It was really frustrating on my part as SFMM has always been my favorite park (after a recent trip to Cedar Point it is becoming less so), and I was enthralled to work there, but the culture of employees was obnoxious, and the management who really didn't seem like they knew what they were doing, and didn't seem to belong managing anyone, just wore me down. Needless to say, I did not care to be employed there very long. Sad to see even though the park did have a short stint of quality for a couple years around the Tatsu days, it's back to business as usual. There's a reason I stopped buying a pass and haven't visited the park in over 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron101 Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 At the park right now and one thing that keeps bugging me. Everything is SO DIRTY! Like, can't they take a couple nights and pressure wash some areas of the park? My favorite part of SFMM is the dirty walkways from all the vehicles driving on it during the closed hours. Another bonus is the filthy appearance of the trash cans. Are power washers not in the budget? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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