coastrfreak2000 Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 My family and I are planning an August theme park trip and I have a question about SFGAdv. How are the crowds in mid August? Are the lines bearable or do I need a q-bot (or whatever those things are called)? I have to decide between either Hershey or GAdv. Considerig I really want to go to both, any info about Great Adventure's crowds in August is greatly appreciated and may help me decide between the two. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 The Flash Pass is a necessity on Fridays-Sunday in August. You might get lucky mid-week with crowds but if you want to ride everything be safe and get the Flash Pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted June 21, 2007 Author Share Posted June 21, 2007 How much does the flash pass cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 I think it comes out to $40-$60 per person depending on the number of people you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 I'm going with 3 other people (4 people including myself). If I buy a four person flash pass which, according to GAdv's site, will be $80. That's $20 per person, so it doesn't seem too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubba Z Posted June 24, 2007 Share Posted June 24, 2007 Pick a nice overcast day and go midweek. If not... take Larry's advice as it gets pretty crazy on the weekends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted June 25, 2007 Author Share Posted June 25, 2007 Yeah, I'm definitely going midweek. I'm going sometime the week of August 13th, so I hope the crowds aren't too bad on a Tuesday or Wednesday during that time. What coaster should I do first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 El Toro, but only if it is testing when you get to the park. ET and KK will always have the longest lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted July 9, 2007 Author Share Posted July 9, 2007 Thanks for the help larrygator and Bubba Z, I realy appreciate it. Any hotel recommendations close to the park that aren't too costly? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shepp Posted July 10, 2007 Share Posted July 10, 2007 ^ The park is kind of in the middle of nowhere, hotel-wise. If you don't mind driving 1/2 to 3/4 of an hour to and from the park, there are some excellent priceline deals in the Cherry Hill and and New Brunswick areas. Last month,we pricelined an extended stay hotel in South Brunswick for $35 a night, which more than paid for the extra gasoline consumed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrider1998 Posted July 12, 2007 Share Posted July 12, 2007 I doubt with the awesome operations that Gadv is having that you will need a Flash Pass. I would grab one maybe for Ka, Toro, and Superman but those are mostly it. Usually this is how I hit the park so I would suggest you take some notes. Toro Rolling Thunder Medusa Runaway Mine Train BBLTT Skull Mountain Nitro B:TR Chiller (if open but I doubt it) Superman Gasm KK Then repeat. If you need anymore help just IM me at attackthesolo or email me with more questions. /Cr98\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugEyed Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 phewwww, thank god for this thread. I just found out that I will be driving past SFGadv on Monday August 27th + will only have 3 hours at park opening to cram in as much as possible before I have to catch a plane. This is likely the only chance I will ever get to visit the park and I need to be as organized and informed as possible in order to hit as many coasters as possible. 1) where do I get a Flash Pass and can it be purchased in advance? 2) what do I need $$$ and I.D. wise to buy one? 3) how and where can I use it at SFGadv? 4) can you only reserve one coaster at a time + does it only apply to certain coasters? 5) any suggestions for my best plan of attack or in other words... what coaster should I run to first? second? third? HELP! bugz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterrider1998 Posted July 13, 2007 Share Posted July 13, 2007 1. Flash Passes are near Ft. Independence...the dolphin show. You can get the flyer to fill out before to help your time from waiting. 2. Depends on how many people are going. Suggest you to get a Gold flash pass. I.D. is needed I believe. 3. Every Major attraction. Just use it on KK, ET and Superman. They happen to have the longest lines. 4. Not to sure..I can look into it for you. 5. Run to Toro...best coaster in the park. Then to RT or skip it and go to Medusa. Run towards KK wait or use Flash Pass. Then hit Nitro..if open Chiller. I suggest to get to the park extremely early. NOTE: I THINK RISE AND SCREAM SHOULD BE AVAILABLE SO IF YOU HAVE A SP THEN GO AT 9:00. /Cr98\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texashorns82492 Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 I always use www.whentoride.com to plan my trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 ^Hmmm...looking at that site the lines in August are pretty terrible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrummingCannoli Posted July 21, 2007 Share Posted July 21, 2007 Almost everytime I go to GAdv it's mid-week, and there are always lines. If you want to get on everything, I'd go for the Q-Bot. if you don't, vice versa.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoasters Posted July 23, 2007 Share Posted July 23, 2007 I'm going on wednesday and I'd like to know if the lines are usually long on this day, and if yes, what ride would be the longest wait and how much time aproximately ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screaminkid2005 Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I also might be going to great adventure around the 13th The last time i went was in late July of 2005 and the park was PACKED! I'm talking like a half hour wait for Skull Mountain, half hour + wait for Nitro with gold flash pass. ect.ect I really cant wait to make it out to the park and maybe i'll see you there =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted July 25, 2007 Share Posted July 25, 2007 I know at SFMM Wednesday is actually one of the more crowded days of the week due to Summer Camp trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rcoasters Posted July 27, 2007 Share Posted July 27, 2007 Well, I went yesterday and I had the brilliant idea to buy a flashpass and I rode EVERY COASTER with a maximum wait of 33 mins for Kingda Ka ! I'll be posting a photo TR very soon ! All I can say is that all the rides were alot of fun compared to what I'm used to ( La Ronde ...). KK and El Toro are definitely my favorites ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted August 2, 2007 Author Share Posted August 2, 2007 Is the Six Flags website the best place to buy tickets to the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obscurerider Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Yeah the six flags site is probably the best place to buy tickets unless you have a completely reliable source but if you don't I suggest you just buy tickets at the website or park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 Yeah, I'm buying tickets on the website. They have a buy 3, get 1 free for $39.99 deal on the website, which works out perfectly since there are four people in my party. Someone mentioned that if I see KK and ET testing in the morning to do those first. But, if I don't see them testing in the morning, would it be best to head to S:UF first thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted August 6, 2007 Share Posted August 6, 2007 ^Yes, S:UF will generally have the next longest queue (after Et and KK), so that would be a good idea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastrfreak2000 Posted August 6, 2007 Author Share Posted August 6, 2007 And finally one more question... Where are the best places to eat in the park? In terms of food quality, price, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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