jray21 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 What a great opportunity! I probably can't go, but I'm sure going to try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'm going for sure, I'm always up for a good commercial shoot. Plus, they have food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillgeek Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'm confused... it says you register for the event by sending an email and picture of everyone participating in the event? That doesn't make any sense. You just show up no registration required? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I'm confused... it says you register for the event by sending an email and picture of everyone participating in the event? That doesn't make any sense. You just show up no registration required? Â If you read the end of Robb's post, it clearly says that they will be selecting people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT325 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Building and opening of Great America. Great opening year views of the rides, especially Whizzer and Turn of the Century. And that triple arm ferris wheel! Â [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABW Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 At the park right now. Say, why do they play Frozen at a Cedar Fair park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 I don't know Alex, tell me why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABW Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Because MATT OUIMET is in charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XSupremacy Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Because Matt Ouimet can't LET IT GO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABW Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 On a serious note: I went on Gold Striker for the first time this past Saturday and was absolutely blown away. You people who live near this park are lucky to live near the best wooden coaster in the state. Oh, and the event was amazing. I shall return soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedZooChimp Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 On a serious note: I went on Gold Striker for the first time this past Saturday and was absolutely blown away. You people who live near this park are lucky to live near the best wooden coaster in the state. Oh, and the event was amazing. I shall return soon! Â I forget how good it is when I haven't been to the park in awhile. It really is tempting to say it's my #1 wooden coaster, or at least real close (and pretty high up overall). It's also really nice that it hasn't slowed or roughened as far as I can tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 So, I'm possibly visiting WinterFest sometime after Christmas. Given that Christmas will be over it might not be as crowded (but I can never be too sure). Now I've been to the park multiple times, but what would be the most recommended things to do/shows to see? I know I'm gonna try doing the ice skating in front of the carousel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazedZooChimp Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 Anyone going to the park tonight? Figured I'd check out Winterfest before it closes. I wonder how busy it'll be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'm going on the 30th (the last day), since my brother and his friends are going to see a Sharks game. Dunno how crowded it'll be, but you can never be too sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluestreak Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I'm going on the 30th (the last day), since my brother and his friends are going to see a Sharks game. Dunno how crowded it'll be, but you can never be too sure. Â Jealous of both you and your brother... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Domm Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 Anyone going to the park tonight? Figured I'd check out Winterfest before it closes. I wonder how busy it'll be... how was it? Â we went last night. seemed pretty packed! might be because it's only part of the park that's open for the event. gold striker was running 2 trains and flight deck only one . hope the success of this years event encourages them to blow the event wide open next year, or reinvest a little into that hyper it was kinda cool to see the endeavor lake drained and the skeleton key houses flipped into christmas themes. they gotta deck out the bridge near mass effect's ceiling with lights like the one near the kids zone/wax museum. Â also cool to finally be able to walk under the old tidal wave supports on that service road. it's time to throw some rides in all of that unused real estate like sfgam has!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Just returned from from WinterFest. I thought it was a pretty interesting event. Though I found a couple of flaws with it. I dunno if it was just me, but the event felt pretty short. Those five hours felt like they went by quickly, and my brain felt it was on rush mode. And even though thst only about 2/3 of the park was open, I still think they should've had a few more rides open (especially Mass Effect). I was surprised how packed the park was (it might have been from how much of the park was open), especially with the lines to get on the rides and into the ice show. I was planning on doing the ice skating, but I didn't realize it was a reservation based thing until it was too late. But that didn't matter as I got my fix of Gold Striker and Flight Deck (both of which were running very smoothly), and I enjoyed the shows and atmosphere. To me, it almost felt like I stepped back in time to CGA's heydays. The place seemed very festive and merry, and it seemed to put a smile on my face. Â All in all, I think WinterFest was a pretty good event. I would love to see how CGA can expand upon it for next year. And at least I only have to wait three more months until next season. Already the front gate started to create more interest in this event for me I think it could've been me, but it looked like there was a door opened within the old IMAX building Before the Tree Lighting Ceremony After the Tree Lighting Ceremony I have good faith in Patriot. I really hope it'll be way better than Vortex. And speaking of... Got an up close view of Patriot while in the Reindeer Roundup area The reindeer look like their ready for WinterFest to end I dunno why, but I kinda like the way this picture ended up Tidal Wave/Greezed Lightnin remaints! I still think that they should've done a holiday overlay for this ride. Maybe next season? North Pole/Star Tower + Gold Striker I liked the way they used the lights in this area (and the rest of the park) Views from North Pole/Star Tower Ended the night with the Snoopy ice show. WinterFest ended up being a pretty good event. Can't wait for next season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laqueefa Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Awesome pictures! Kinda bummed I didn't make it to the event, but this last couple of months have been really busy for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 Nice report. I imagine the event will feel more "complete" once Patriot opens. Hopefully I can get some good use out of my 2017 Platinum Pass and visit this year. Â I'm probably late to this discussion, but why isn't this park year-round like every other major park in California? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolercstrluvr Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I'm probably late to this discussion, but why isn't this park year-round like every other major park in California? Â I think it's very possible for CGA to go year round, this could have been a test both as a prototype for WF but to see how crowds would also be for winter. So who knows, we could go year round next year or within the next few years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I could imagine they'll probably go year round once the new entertainment district in the expansion plans is built. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Â Is there anything you can do to Columbia Carousel to make it look ugly? Seriously, it and the surrounding area look incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grsupercity Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Im sure if Six Flags overloads there Carousel in ads up in gurnee it could look ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mater Posted January 3, 2017 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I think my personal highlight of Winterfest was being able to ride Gold Striker eight times in a row in the very back with no one else on the train. Â Â Thank god for rainy Thursdays right before school gets out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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