JJnCFL Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Parking lot finally getting it's lines painted after being repaved, definitely a new configuration with the horizontal rows now... Lot new pavement and getting lines painted horizontally Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Interesting configuration, changing orientation of the lines and doing the rows in smaller sections. Looks to be 'Clench 'n Squish' parking, perhaps to up the capacity. I'm assuming our close up VIP parking will still be there and be pretty similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Double0Kevin Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I'm sure it's configured to allow better flow for the crowds leaving the stadium all at once, helps make them walk down rows rather than through the cars creating more safety issues. Plus this set up will still work fine for the park too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I just wanna say this because of today's date: Happy 20th birthday Flight Deck! Still an awesome and intense old school B&M invert. Â As for GS's pair of Millenium Flyers, I'm also very anxious to see what they look like and how they're different! There have been some really cool looking MF trains, like Troy's, both sides of Joris/Draak, and Wodan (only been on this one as far as GCIs with cool trains go), as well as the locomotive front for White Lightning. Hope these trains will join the ranks of the European GCIs and White Lightning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I knew FD's 20th was coming up but forgot the date So yea, Happy 20th FD! Â I kind of feel like seeing GS's trains under wraps is much like a kid seeing an Xmas present. We can only see the shape of the package but can't see the details. Can't wait for CGA to unwrap and show off those sexy Millennium Flyer trains! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XYZ Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I totally forgot today was Top Gun's 20th anniversary. 20 years old and still strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 In honor of Flight Deck's 20th (Sorry to burst all of our bubbles including mine, but just heard from a source,including here, that FD's anniversary is actually tomorrow and not today...so I'll just toot my horn early ), I decided I'd share this back-side photo of FD and it's famous lake finale. I took this a couple weeks ago and forgot I had it on my other memory card  Happy 20th!  In other news, to add onto what Jeff posted on the previous page, more parking lot lines! Gotta love using the 49er's Stadium webcam/live view for our CGA needs   Now that I can kind of see what's going on (thanks to more paint), it certainly looks like a tighter 'clench 'n squish' fit but having the parking area in smaller sections should help improve flow when everyone leaves. It just looks a little tight to try turning into the parking slot...top it off with them being set up at 90 degrees rather than diagonal parking. Glad my car has a tight-ish turning radius and is of a smaller width  Oh, and check this out (On CGA's site): http://www.cagreatamerica.com/events/things-to-do/special-events/Opening-Weekend-2013  Friday, March 29thOpening Day Festivities  Be one of the first 2,500 guests from park opening until 12noon and receive a FREE Souvenir Cup with free Coca-Cola fountain refills on March 29th. Plus, you can use it all season and receive soda refills for just $0.99 each plus tax Opening Ceremony and ribbon cutting with Snoopy Double Ride Time on select thrill rides from park opening until 12noon Prize giveaways in park  Saturday, March 30th Celebration Saturday  Pop-up Prize Patrols including Fast Lane passes and rides on Xtreme Skyflyer and Thunder Raceway Opening Weekend themed prizes Grand Prizes throughout the day including: First Rider spots on Gold Striker Birthday Party packages Early Ride Time packages  Sunday, March 31st Easter Eggstravaganza from 12noon-4pm for kids 12 & under including:  Cupcake decorating Easter coloring station Egg dyeing Meet & Greets with Snoopy the Easter Beagle Pop-up Prize Patrols from members of the PEANUTS Gang   Should be a pretty lively opening weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1rollercoasterfan Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Wow CGA never had an opening weekend like this before! I guess CGA is jealous of SFDK's opening weekend & thought we'll top SFDK & have an opening weekend just as good. I was going to go but forget it. It would be just as bad as SFDK's. Plus I'd rather wait for GS to open & Boomerang Bay. I know the first 2 weeks of June are busy with schools & camps so I'll wait toward the end of June to make my first visit. & Boy have times changed. New generation. I remember years ago like back in 2002 the park was so dead during the week but now when you go there is no quiet time it seems. Flight Deck eh Batman is better I have to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 That sounds like a really good opening weekend! Makes me really want to make it our for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 That sounds like a really good opening weekend! Makes me really want to make it our for that! Not to mention (Sorry SFDK) the double rides thing is a bit more well thought out. Don't get me wrong; I did enjoy the double rides and really worked out well when crowds were light. But when crowds settle in (after 2 hours into being open) it begins to be a frustration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJnCFL Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The anticipation just got more exciting! Free souvenir cup, double rides, and prize giveaways, Cedar Fair definitely is showing the love! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Fire Guy Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Definitely gonna arrive super early for that souvenir cup! The double rides sound really awesome too. So excited to get back to the park! I wanna snap those flyers again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robman Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Seeing what the park has planned now for opening day makes me very excited. I've been going on opening day since '01/'02 and I don't think something like this has ever been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 ^Agreed. CGA seems to have come out with a bang for their opening day this year. All the past years I've been going since opening (2008- Present) opening day just came and went. The park was usually dead as well so this should help attendance-wise. I can say that SFDK's opening day appeared to have quite a turnout, maybe the same could happen for CGA...sans the double wait thing we all experienced last Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gromithere Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I am very excited for this season at CGA in general. It seems that they are stepping up their game all around and finally committing to this park! Way to go Cedar Fair! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jew Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Good to see CGA trying new things! These small things cost the park next to nothing, yet add a ton to any guests lucky enough to partake in them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayCool64 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 (edited) Okay, now I'm totally hyped for opening day! I know that I'm gonna get up pretty early in the morning to get the park in time! BTW: since today's the 20th anniversary of Flight Deck/Top Gun, I decided to put this up for old time's sake. Edited March 20, 2013 by WayCool64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swornenemy Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Cga just posted a picture of the station on their Facebook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 In honor of FD's real anniversary today...get ready for full throttle thrills! (Word filter strikes again ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 It's amazing that Top Gun is that old! Makes me feel super old! It's also amazing that even after all those years, it's still a pretty amazing ride. I'm hoping as a birthday gift they will give the station a roof! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJeXeL Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 ^LOL What's a roof? I still remember waiting 90 minutes for Top Flight Gun Deck in '93 and it blew my mind. Still in my top 3 inverts along with Afterburn and all the Batman clones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TyRush Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 What is the most intense part of Flight Deck? It seems that last corkscrew is crazy! happy anniversary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry_Gumball Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 The part I find most intense, causing me to gray out on FD is the turnaround after the first inversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmcdllr Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 Did you guys miss the pic of GS's station? Â Beautiful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 I think it's just an optical illusion, or a temporary structure just to protect the construction workers. Everyone knows CGA is not allowed to have covered stations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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