Booster Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 We typically make at least one trip to Arlington for visit to SFoT each year. We left about mid-afternoon on Wednesday for the 3-hour drive from Austin to SFoT. Arrived at the park around 6:30 pm to find most of the rides closed due to an impending storm approaching. We decided then to grab a bite across the freeway at Steak and Shake and watch the park to see if the rides would open soon. About halfway through our meal they started running again and went on into the park. We managed to get several rides on Shock Wave, Mr. Freeze, Runaway Mountain and Batman. We also rode several flats during this time. The park was practically empty. The impending rain, which failed to materialize, must have emptied the park. I forgot to bring the camera but we had a full day ahead of us tomorrow. We stayed there till 10:45. The following day was only a little more crowded. We managed multiple rides on Titan, Batman and Judge Roy Scream. We also caught the Coobrilla show which we found to be pretty good. Park operations were much better than the previous years and the staff was very friendly. There was some stacking of trains on some of the coasters and some of the flats only had one ride op. Overall we had a great time. OK somehow the pics are in reverse order even though I realized this before I posted and tried to fix it. The main plaza and carousel decorated in Coobrilla banners. Lots of new decorations all over the park which mimic the set of Coobrilla. Lots of characters in the park. Tweety with my youngest daughter Sabrina. They let you into the park before 10 am and queue the crowd in Mexico. Titan was 1st for the 2nd day. Lift hill shot. Extra helix, sorry Magic Mountain. Giant was in test run mode most of the day. Elizabeth, Sabrina, Sarah and Madeline on the Sidewinder. Hannah, Sabrina, Sarah, Madeline, and Elizabeth at the log flume. Sabrina riding the flume. Final drop POV. The girls pay their respects. The girls love the indoor coaster. Part metal building, part fake rock, part man-made waterfall. Where's the mountain? Coobrilla banners were everywhere. The oil derrick from below. An alligator snapping turtle in the pond next to Superman. The fish in the pond seem to be missing. The girls on the Caddo Lake Barge. I got soaked on the ride. The girls came off less than damp. The girls on Roaring Rapids. Maintenance working on Wildcatter while the ride was running. We rode it later and it scared Sabrina to tears, but I tried to talk her out of it. Superman through the trees. Mr. Freeze heading up the spike through the trees. Batman through the trees. Batman loopage. Texas Tornado, uh Gunslinger with the recycled gun adornment from Astroworld. Sabrina on Crazy Legs. Crazy Legs POV. I needed several Advil after this one. The Texas Chute Out never has a line so the girls approve of this ride. Texas Chute Out and Flashback double shot. Sarah and Madeline. Elizabeth and Hannah. The girls approve of this ride and rode it several times. I forgot to get a good pic of the ride. Multi-tower shot. The old Splashdown is the new Aquaman. The girls did not approve of the long line and just stood on the bridge. Aquaman loading station. Aquaman is behind the big splash. There he is. He gets hit from behind with a wall of water every time and then just shakes it off. The girls on El Hat. (Sombrero) Sabrina's tower touch. The girls on the Conquistador. Sabrina and Taz. Like I said, characters were everywhere. Got several girls' approved rides on the Rodeo. There was a KISS tribute band on the stage in front of the Sponge Bob Theater. We went back to Freeze the 2nd night and they shut the ride down for maintenance so I snapped a pic of the station which is still the original color. The Coobrilla show. We end the day with a shot of Titan's Coobrilla colored lift hill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Great TR, the new Aquaman theming looks awesome. Awesome pictures of the park as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rileybrands Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Cool another Austinite! I've been there so many times but have yet to go on Mr. Freeze because it's always been closed when I've gone! I need to get back up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric_Smith Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 This park looks like it is a great park(must be one of the best SF parks). Â On the other hand, this was an awsome P:TR and I hope you had fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odie Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 OK somehow the pics are in reverse order even though I realized this before I posted and tried to fix it. Â This happens to me too but if you keep them in the reverse order when you post them they will come out in the right order when its posted. Â Thank you for the pictures too! I really liked the last one of Titan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axman Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Very Nice! Â I didn't know that SFOT's El Hat was still open *chough*GreatAdventure*cough* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XanderLee Posted July 14, 2007 Share Posted July 14, 2007 Wow those Titan lights sure are cool! Â I wonder who did that!! Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deasondodger Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Loved the pic of the parachute drop with the coaster in the background. It kind of reminded me of knotts circa 1983 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texashorns82492 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I loved SFOT when I went in March. I only got to ride Texas Giant, Batman, Titan, and Judge Roy Scream due to large crowds. You got very lucky with crowds. Great photo TR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skramp Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I love this pic!!! She's got that "What a wimpy, little tower" look on her face. Classic Wimpy, little tower!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eskater132 Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 I love this pic!!! She's got that "What a wimpy, little tower" look on her face. Classic that tower is 300+ ft tall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost007jas Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Which is what makes it funny . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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