downunder Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 It was pouring when I got up on Monday as it had been on Sunday but I said stuff it and decided to go. I caught the first NJ Transit bus at 8am out to the park, it was raining and it wasn't looking good. The rain had stopped by the time I got to the park, and as it would turn out except for the occaisional spot, it held out all day. Deceided not to get a flash pass as the cowds looked like they would be light. I knew Kingda Ka and El Toro wouldn't open when the park opened at 10 even though I saw them testing so I headed for Superma Ultimate Flight before the crowds, and waqlked on for the front row, other than the dive loop pretty tame which is par for the course for a a flyer, it was only running one train. Went over to Kingda Ka to see what was happening hung around for a while but it wasn't going to open soon so I went over to El Toro, there was long line because they hadn't opened the queue, which happened at 11am. When they did it took about half an hour to get on. What can I say I have a new number two coaster. The ejector air, first drop and laterals on this coaster are awesome especially at the back. Dispatch times were absolutely pathetic though even with two train op, had a re-ride and then headed over to Kingda Ka which started launching with passengers around midday. Continents move faster than the line for Kingda Ka, dispatch times were 5-10 minutes conservatively. It was an 1hr 15 mins until I was finally on, which I guess is better than the waits some people have experienced. This ride absolutely blows, I rode fourth row and it was like Top Thrill Dragster in an earthquake, the shakes really killed the speed sensation, no air on the hill either which I believe is more to slow the train down for breaking rather than anything else. At least I have the credit now, wasn't keen to ride again even though I hear the front is much better than the rest of the train. Went back to El Toro for another ride, 2nd back row - totally awesome. After lunch rode El Toro again, then Medusa which is ok, and the over to Nitro, rode front row and it was a great ride even though it doesn't have the force of the inatamins it's still a fun ride with the open feeling in the train, rode it again and then walked onto Skull Mountain, then another front row ride on Nitro, waits for Ntro were around 15 minutes. Went back to El Toro which was dispatching at pathetic intervals decided not to wait any longer and went and caught the 7pm NJ Transit bus back to Manhattan. On the whole carp operations at ET and KK, at Nitro they really made an effort. The park sucks but the coasters are good. No great new revelation there. The crowds grew considerably during the day really pushing the wait times out on KK and ET but I was happy I got to ride KK and ET and that was good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pianojohn Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Now is it just me, or does it really PISS you off when a park builds what could be the world's best coaster (El Toro) and then runs it with the least amount of capacity? As a guest, I feel like the park thinks they did us a favor by building this coaster and they can run it anyway they like. So much for Six Flags trying to turn the corner on their horrible customer service. Say what you want to about Cedar Fair, but at least they run their coasters and other rides as efficiently and up to capacity as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 Two things... - Your 'continents move faster than KK's line' quote got me!!!! - John, I think you better say Cedar Point, and not Cedar Fair, as Knotts a couple of weeks ago was certainly not running things at full capacity, or efficiently! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantRevenge Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 El toro got relaly bad capacity last time to. In line there was a entire Car on the train empty. GAdv should really consider a single riders line on El Toro. The park does need more, while the coaster are great! we need more flats, the also toned the Top-spin down so now it sucks . I'm glad you enjoyed Nitro IMO thats the best ride in the park, good load times, and they really make a effort on that to fill up the trians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted August 29, 2006 Author Share Posted August 29, 2006 I couldn't agree more, if you don't respect your customers they will vote with their feet. I'm deciding whether to head to six Flags New england (I've been before) tomorrow or more El Toro before I go To LA on Thursday. I've got admit I go away from Great Adventure and Magic Mountain feeling really p'd off, like, looking for a fight annoyed. Oh well, Magic Mountain gets it's chance to redeem itself on friday, I will consider it a miracle if X is running, and if it was running two trains - well I guess I'm dreaming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IwantRevenge Posted August 29, 2006 Share Posted August 29, 2006 ^ Hey even if X isn't open Tatsu is open! and running, and absolutly amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 Went back on Wednesday with a friend, crowds were much worse than Monday, El Toro (which broke down a lot) and Kingda Ka were two hours, all other rides, even GASM and Rotting Timber had significant lines but they did manage to get two trains going for Superman Ultimate Flight. I noticed towards the end of the day they started making an effort at El Toro and the dispatches got quicker. Got the gold flash pass this time which turned out to be a wonderful investment, worth every cent. I even scammed three rides on El Toro with the one booking because they let us through early the first time, just ran back around. Now for the mountain tomorrow, wish they had the q-bot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 Although I love El Toro, RCDB saying that it gets 1500 rph is a joke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack57 Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 That's the thing i like about when i rains at amusment parks, not alot of people are there, but of course, some rides will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NitroRider Posted September 1, 2006 Share Posted September 1, 2006 even though it doesn't have the force of the inatamins it's still a fun ride with the open feeling in the train How can you say that? THe only Intamin I know with more force than that is KK in the back! I mean my dad almost blacked out on Nitro! Anyway sounds like you had a great day(Better than my 100 degree day). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downunder Posted September 1, 2006 Author Share Posted September 1, 2006 I was referring to the Intamin hypers like Ride of Steel and Millenium Force which are more forceful in terms of negative G's and sensation of speed in my opinion, but this more by design than anything. They're all fun, and it all comes down to taste as to what you like personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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