Erik Johnson Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Wow, I may be able to finally get my final Deja Vu credit in next week. Well, I do not have the Spanish one either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandaman Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Apologies, Robb. Reposting here: Â If I'm thinking this right... with a regular Flash Pass, say there's a 90-minute standby wait for X2. The system reserves your boarding time for 90 minutes later (i.e. whatever time you would have been waiting anyway), and you go do other things for an hour-and-a-half and come back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 ^ That's correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Wow. That really sucks about DejaVu's single rider line being removed. It is going to feel very weird waiting in the regular line. Aside from that, I'm very pleased with the rest of the park changes and am looking foreword to the Terminator Backstage Tour @ WCB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjeerr Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 For X2's flashpass: Is it "Disney-style", where you getting a reservation 1hr after opening gets you a ride a 6pm, or will they stagger the flashpass reservations throughout the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brand4d2 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 For X2's flashpass: Is it "Disney-style", where you getting a reservation 1hr after opening gets you a ride a 6pm, or will they stagger the flashpass reservations throughout the day? Â The X2 reservations are staggered throughout the day and at hourly intervals, I believe. Â The $10 is just for one ride, however, and if you wanted to go more than once, you'd have to pay another $10. In addition, you set your times in advance with the Flash Pass Center employees. Â I tried out the regular flash pass yesterday (albeit with the Xtreme passholder discount) with the X2 add on. I still ended up waiting 30 min. to get on X2 because traffic was backed up at the loading stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I still ended up waiting 30 min. to get on X2 because traffic was backed up at the loading stations. Is that good for a Saturday, though? I spoke to someone today who said they waited 90 minutes for X2. 30 minutes doesn't sound THAT bad off for the ride! Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 $10 for 1 ride on X2, that's a bit rich. Â I guess everyone will have to stay fit for the running of the bulls to X2 and then the a run over the mountain to get a few on Deja Vu before the crowds get there - given the single rider line is not there anymore and no flash pass for DV. Â The limitations of the X2 add on, no Deja Vu and no Batman on Flash Pass really detracts the value of the system to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brand4d2 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Robb, Â 30 min. for X2 is very good for a Saturday but I'll definitely think twice in the future about ponying up $10 just for one ride. I need to start convincing myself that I need not go on X2 every time I'm out at the park. Â Â Â downunder, don't forget - it's going to be a run to Deja Vu + Terminator! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFMM162op Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 ummmm yeah i was not really looking forward to seeing this update. Especially this pic: nothing like seeing my butt hanging out at lost and found >_< lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I hope the removal of the Deja Vu single rider line is only temporary. Deja Vu is already low capacity to begin with, and is now a few months away from being right next to the brand new coaster. That can't be good for the line! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Fantastic update! I'm happy to see that Deja opened up already!! I hate to admit it, but It's one of my favorite rides at the park. Â John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DegoRed Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 For X2's flashpass: Is it "Disney-style", where you getting a reservation 1hr after opening gets you a ride a 6pm, or will they stagger the flashpass reservations throughout the day? Â The X2 reservations are staggered throughout the day and at hourly intervals, I believe. Â The $10 is just for one ride, however, and if you wanted to go more than once, you'd have to pay another $10. In addition, you set your times in advance with the Flash Pass Center employees. Â I tried out the regular flash pass yesterday (albeit with the Xtreme passholder discount) with the X2 add on. I still ended up waiting 30 min. to get on X2 because traffic was backed up at the loading stations. Â So originally I thought the regular flash passes were going to be included in the Xtreme passes, at least that's what my renewal flyer said a couple months ago. So with the discount how much are they now for Xtreme passholders? and wasn't the upgrade for X2 originally going to be $5?. Just curious what brought about the change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 ^I don't think they ever had an "original" price for the X2 add on. $5 might be the weekday price though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPDave Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Great update! The ride's coming along nicely  Is the Gold Q-Bot cheaper than the ones on the east-coast? That seems better than what was already really good value...  Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajinaz Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Â Yes, and if you go with the Gold option, that 90-minute wait instantly becomes slightly less than 25 mins. That basically means if you reserve X2 while around the Riddler's/Batman/Scream! area, your time will be up by the time you walk to X2's entrance. Â Well, you can reserve X2 multiple times throughout your day. Reserve & ride early, then reserve & ride after lunch, then reserve & ride a few hours later. Use the Q-Bot to ride X2 as many times as possible, and suddenly that $10 becomes 100% worth every penny. Â ^ You are completely confusing me here. From my understanding you pay $10 at the FP center and reserve a time to ride X2 at that time. You do not have the option of reserving a time on the QBot while strolling the park and you don't get to ride X2 over and over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 ^ You are completely confusing me here. From my understanding you pay $10 at the FP center and reserve a time to ride X2 at that time. You do not have the option of reserving a time on the QBot while strolling the park and you don't get to ride X2 over and over. Â Well that's what I get for only reading the picture of the sign for the X2 upgrade. Must have missed those posts a page or so ago about the limitations. Guess those are the 'details' you find out about from the team member when you ask about it. You can basically disregard that whole quote... Â $10 per reservation seems harsh, but, I guess when it's X2 with its capacity, those are the established parameters. It's still better than no X2 Flash Pass option at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Fantastic update! I'm happy to see that Deja opened up already!! I hate to admit it, but It's one of my favorite rides at the park. John  Nothing to hate admitting. I LOVE me some Deja Vu. I've had probably 10 or so rides on it, and I've loved every one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 ^Cool - I am glad that the ride may be open for WCB. It was down when I was there last time...as was Superman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterjunkie91350 Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I hope they let us ride shiny new dejavu at am ert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Starr Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 Â It looks very sexy. How's it going Great America fanboys? Â Â Hey, how about SF's first Splash Battle??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted March 16, 2009 Author Share Posted March 16, 2009 I hope they let us ride shiny new dejavu at am ert Deja Vu is not included for morning ERT, sorry. Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I hope they let us ride shiny new dejavu at am ert  ^ Well Robb just confirmed it won't be available for morning ERT, but I don't even think Deja Vu was even mentioned for morning ERT at WCB from the start... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 I hope they do the same thing for evening ERT that they did last year. I won't say, but those of you who were there know... Â Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Coasters! Posted March 16, 2009 Share Posted March 16, 2009 ^ Spill the beans my Pumba loving friend or the warthog gets it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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