SharkTums Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Hi all, I am new to the theme park enthusiast scene...! After going to Magic Mountain for the first time in the summer I have gotten really into all of this and am going back a second time on Saturday!I did a lot of searching but couldn't find a recent answer, so please forgive me if this has been asked (recently)... Does anyone know what the discount on flash passes is for Xtreme pass holders? I got the platinum pass for my first trip (worth it for the occasion, but probably won't get it again), but am planning on getting the Xtreme pass for all of the perks, including this, if I can get the details, as this isn't explained on the MM site. Thank you guys! If I remember correctly the Flash Pass discount wasn't so great. I want to say it was only $10-$15 total off the price. Keep in mind it also won't help you with discounts or parking at other Six Flags parks. JUST SFMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 ^I would beg to differ Elissa. I used my extreme pass for parking in Texas, St. Louis, as well as in Georgia several times this year. However, there was no discount for merch or food as well as Flashpass. If you use your Discover card, you get a bigger discount anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 ^You got lucky or dumb employees. The parking passes were not park transferable for a long time. Then for a few years they worked at all of the parks. Then a memo went out this year and most of us got denied everywhere for parking again as it was no longer good chain wide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 We tried using our Xtreme Pass from SFMM for parking at SFGAdv in 2010 and all hell broke loose. The parking attendant looked at it like it was a 3rd party post dated check. Then a lead came over, then a manager. After the second manager came over we decided it was probably just worth it to pay the $15 and be done with it. Lucky for us the 2nd manager that got involved gave us a refund for the $15 we paid and the second day we went to the park we had no issue at and were let right into the parking lot without question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COASTER FREAK 11 Posted November 18, 2011 Share Posted November 18, 2011 I just used my SFMM pass at SFoT and they didn't have any issue, but it could be that they simply didn't notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 ^You got lucky or dumb employees. The parking passes were not park transferable for a long time. Then for a few years they worked at all of the parks. Then a memo went out this year and most of us got denied everywhere for parking again as it was no longer good chain wide. Yeah - last year was the first year that they stopped giving parking to all parks for the season parking holders. Really unfortunate... But I guess for the price of an SF season pass ($60) versus that of a CF Platinum Pass ($160), which gives you admission to all parks like the SF pass but also includes parking and early entry and the like, it makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanreich Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thanks for answering my questions guys, I'm glad to be in such great coaster-loving company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acq10uaz Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This year the chain is offering a Go Park pass, which is chain wide parking for all parks, but it's pretty confusing to try and get it. I don't have it myself. Obviously it isn't being marketed. I guess you have to buy a parking pass for another park, then you add the Go Park pass. I'm not quite sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dylanreich Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I just bought my 2012 Xtreme pass that I'll use first tomorrow The parking pass voucher specifically says that it is only valid for Magic Mountain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 ^^^^^^/^^^^^ Really, I have never been impressed with SFGAdv's customer service. I have attempted to visit twice, and made it in the gates once. My first visit, it was raining quite hard, so I called customer service at around 9:30. It literally took an hour just to ask one question to a real person: "Will the park close in weather like this?" I was told that, as long as some coasters can remain open, they would be highly unlikely to close. I arrived at the park at 1:30, and the operator at the ticket window (who, by the way, was instructed to charge full price for parking) said the park would be closing at 2:00! Even though they still had 30 minutes to go, and several rides (including El Toro) were still running, employees were refusing to let anyone in. That really was a terrible first impression, considering I had flown in from California. After visiting some pretty awesome Pennsylvania parks, I decided to try Great Adventure again, to give it another chance. The second time, it was a sunny day, and I had my SFDK pass ready. The employee scanned it, and it did not scan properly! He proceeded to look at me as if I had handed him a Fuji-Q Highland season pass, and asked me where I bought it. I had to go to customer service have my pass run through their system, so I could be given a ticket stub to make it inside. I have found that SFMM passes always work fine at SFDK, and vice-versa. (I have owned both) I guess Great Adventure is not very west coast friendly. Actually, that statement could apply to the entire state of New Jersey, so why not have a park that fits the theme of the state? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 ^I would beg to differ Elissa. I used my extreme pass for parking in Texas, St. Louis, as well as in Georgia several times this year. However, there was no discount for merch or food as well as Flashpass. If you use your Discover card, you get a bigger discount anyway. Not sure how you got free parking at the St. Louis location, I payed. I stayed close to SFOT, so I walked there. That's the only free parking I've received. Great Adventure in N.J. is very expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 We tried using our Xtreme Pass from SFMM for parking at SFGAdv in 2010 and all hell broke loose. The parking attendant looked at it like it was a 3rd party post dated check. Then a lead came over, then a manager. After the second manager came over we decided it was probably just worth it to pay the $15 and be done with it. Lucky for us the 2nd manager that got involved gave us a refund for the $15 we paid and the second day we went to the park we had no issue at and were let right into the parking lot without question. Not sure when you were at Great Adventure, but I've paid for every parking visit (since I have a MM pass). It's now $20! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This year the chain is offering a Go Park pass, which is chain wide parking for all parks, but it's pretty confusing to try and get it. I don't have it myself. Obviously it isn't being marketed. I guess you have to buy a parking pass for another park, then you add the Go Park pass. I'm not quite sure. Thanks for the info on this. I'll need to research that option. This season pass parking change has cost me a small fortune this year. I have mentioned to all the park presidents that I've met at events, that a 6 Flags chain parking pass would be great. I certainly would pay the extra cash for that. I've got my 2012 MM pass with parking already, but haven't processed it yet. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy T. Koepp Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 ^Same. I just renewed my xtreme pass as I thought all the perks were the same as previous years. I find all this info very interesting. I have gotten the extreme pass since it has been offered just because of the parking. They even sold me the upgrade to that pass many years ago because they told me that the parking was good at all the parks chain wide. Except Kentucky Kingdom as the parking is from the fairground people, and not the park. As I travel a lot for work, I like to visit the local amusement park if I have the opportunity. That's why I get the CF pass with the parking add on as well. They have always saved me tons o' cash in the long run. 6F have always said that the in park discounts and coupon book were park exclusive. So that was understood. That's why I get Alana, Jarett, & January's passes at 6FoG. But all this year, I have used my MM xtreme pass to park . In fact, in 8 years I have never had any trouble at any of the parks. Before I process my MM pass, I'm gonna check with guest services about that chain wide parking option and changing my pass to a regular pass with that option so I don't run into any problems in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal1br3tto Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Do a lot of Six Flags parks offer complimentary parking towards the end of the day? I experienced that at SFOT once, but at SFGADv they were charging even within about an hour of park closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This year the chain is offering a Go Park pass, which is chain wide parking for all parks, but it's pretty confusing to try and get it. I don't have it myself. Obviously it isn't being marketed. I guess you have to buy a parking pass for another park, then you add the Go Park pass. I'm not quite sure. Does anyone else know anything about this? A quick Google search didn't turn anything up, so they definitely aren't marketing it. But with how many trips I take to SFGAdv (and the chance I'm headed to SFNE next summer) it'd be nice to have instead of paying $20 every time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gforce532 Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Last week I had emailed them about if a parking pass will work at the other parks next year. And they just responed no. So I assume they would have told me about this Go Park Pass (if made public), knowing that I would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeoplemoverMatt Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 According to an AP-written article posted in the local newspaper, SFMM is opening a Superman-themed launch coaster in 2012. The Signal page B6, for anyone who wants to read it and sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasternut Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 ^Same. I just renewed my xtreme pass as I thought all the perks were the same as previous years. I find all this info very interesting. I have gotten the extreme pass since it has been offered just because of the parking. They even sold me the upgrade to that pass many years ago because they told me that the parking was good at all the parks chain wide. Except Kentucky Kingdom as the parking is from the fairground people, and not the park. As I travel a lot for work, I like to visit the local amusement park if I have the opportunity. That's why I get the CF pass with the parking add on as well. They have always saved me tons o' cash in the long run. 6F have always said that the in park discounts and coupon book were park exclusive. So that was understood. That's why I get Alana, Jarett, & January's passes at 6FoG. But all this year, I have used my MM xtreme pass to park . In fact, in 8 years I have never had any trouble at any of the parks. Before I process my MM pass, I'm gonna check with guest services about that chain wide parking option and changing my pass to a regular pass with that option so I don't run into any problems in the future. Hey Guy, my job takes me all over the US too, so I ride all over. I too have been to KK (not a problem anymore), and had to pay. I've been to other 6 Flags parks (not my home park) at least 20 days this year. This chain wide parking would be perfect. If you find out anything, please post and I'll do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonlva Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 @Billsindelar Bill Sindelar@TheCoasterGuy hey u may know this but I am at magic mountain and was just told that a kingda ka type coaster is going in old log jammer 27 minutes ago via Twitter for iPhone Favorite Retweet Reply replies ↓ » The Coaster Guy TheCoasterGuy The Coaster Guy @ @Billsindelar I've been told it's going to be a gigacoaster, so that's close to what I'm hearing. The launch part is new. Very exciting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 ^And the Dippin Dots guy told us it's going to be a 500' tall launched coaster...now can we all please shut the hell up!? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UniverseHollywood Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I have used my SFMM Xtreme Pass for free parking at SF Great Adventure and SF over Texas at both parks this year...not even a hiccup. The one employee even said "Oh wow! California, huh? Well, have a nice day!" Maybe it's cause of my pretty mug. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acq10uaz Posted November 19, 2011 Share Posted November 19, 2011 This year the chain is offering a Go Park pass, which is chain wide parking for all parks, but it's pretty confusing to try and get it. I don't have it myself. Obviously it isn't being marketed. I guess you have to buy a parking pass for another park, then you add the Go Park pass. I'm not quite sure. Does anyone else know anything about this? A quick Google search didn't turn anything up, so they definitely aren't marketing it. But with how many trips I take to SFGAdv (and the chance I'm headed to SFNE next summer) it'd be nice to have instead of paying $20 every time! The only parks that currently acknowledge the Go Park pass is SFNE and SFA. I think this is supposed to be a really limited thing. Here is a response to someone who asked SFNE back in September. Thank you for taking the time to write to us. Season pass parking is only valid at the park from which the season pass is purchased from. Therefore, a season pass from a different Six Flags theme park would allow admission into Six Flags New England, but a parking pass would not allow for parking in our daily lot. As listed on the reverse side of the season pass card, "A regular Season Parking Pass (if purchased) is only valid at the park shown on the reverse side." We do offer a "GO PARK" parking pass, for an additional $50 fee, which would allow for parking at all Six Flags theme parks. You must already have a parking pass purchased for a different park in order to be eligible for this add-on. This may be purchased at Guest Relations. If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Have a thrilling day! Kate Guest Relations Lead Six Flags New England This is what a 2012 SFNE season pass looks like with the go park pass. I think your best bet is calling guest relations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Clinksalot Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Went to the park today on what "should" have been a pretty empty day. Instead it was "Key Club" day and there were AT LEAST 50-60 busses in the parking lot. Ugh. So instead of a nice kick-back day, we rode X2, Ninja, Sky Tower and Batman and got the hell out of the park. Couple of notes: - Deja Vu is almost gone - Tidal Wave and Roaring Rapids are closed until the Spring - Buccaneer is closed for what looks like a pretty full rehab (nice to see) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSum1_55 Posted November 20, 2011 Share Posted November 20, 2011 ^Oh, god! Not the Key Club! They were there when I went to SFDK. They annoy the living hell out of everyone with their chants. Were they doing any repeated loud chants throughout the day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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