Highridin Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Overall, you are right about KD and Hershey. From my experiences, I have never had a problem with the staff. Looking forward to going next weekend. Going to hit KD during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angle O. Descent Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 ^^ What were the wait times like opening weekend? I'm going down this weekend. Also, season pass processing looks to be time-consuming... should I get that done before riding? I'm aiming to get there for park opening time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I did not go opening weekend. I live in TX now and not in MD anymore. I have been opening weekend the past few seasons and its usually my favorite time to go because the staff is still fresh and not acting like they hate their job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I was there Saturday- all coasters were a walk on until around 1. Alter that, I didn't wait more than 20 minutes (Batwing and Superman), but that was due to poor operations with one train on every coaster. I wouldn't worry about crowds too much. Edit: as for processing, I did so around 4 as I left because the line was very long in the morning, but still waited upwards of 90 minutes due to line jumping and understaffing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 Went to the park today. Ops, and everything else was silky smooth. Had a very good time in the Mardi Gras section. What impressed me the most was that someone made the call to run two trains on the wild one; the line was a little long most of the day. Looking forward to going again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterfreak101 Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 I'm not sure I've ever seen them run just one train on Wild One...I've certainly never seen a train parked in the transfer (which always looks like it's been stripped of its wood when I see it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Trust me, they were running one train between 12 and 3 something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Yea, its weird they usually run two trains on Wild One even when it does not have a line but run one on almost every other coaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 On opening day I saw a Wild One train in the transfer, it looked constructed, as far as I could tell. Unless it has three trains, which I don't think it does, every time I've gone (3 separate visits) every coaster including Wild One have run 1 train. That better change with Ragin Cajun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 Last weekend, they were running two on: mind eraser, wild one, and superman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 ^ 2 on Superman! That is way off for them. It seems every time they run two trains it breaks down more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Yeah, u are right. Though, while I was there on Monday, everything was running good all day, except for the voodoo drop. It broke down a few times while I was there. Maintenance was 'very' quick to fix it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 ^You know, unless a Skyscreamer is on tap for 2015, a new Intamin gyro drop wouldn't be a bad idea for SFA given the height restriction was relaxed. Voodoo drop is the shortest Intamin drop tower I've seen, and never seems to reach full capacity given maintenance issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 ^ I'm callin SkyScreamer for next year. But if its not that, then its probably a Tsunami Soaker attraction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Password121 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I'd like a Skyscreamer, be good for the skyline and provide some nice views. This is just me dreaming, but do any of you see SF taking a gamble by really investing in SFA anytime soon, say 5-7 years? SFA is in dire need of a big thrill coaster, and S:ROS isn't it. It's almost 15 years old. Ragin Cajun is SFA's newest non kiddie coaster. It's 11 years old, which is pathetic to be the newest coaster there. When was the last time SF invested more than 5 million in this park, 2001? Again, just daydreaming. I understand where SF places there efforts, and that's SFMM, SFGam, and SFGadv. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamez Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I wish they would. If they put some serious effort into the park I'd be happy to go back and give it another go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oryp Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I went down to the park today, so here are some thoughts. Â -Roar is running REALLY well because of the extensive retracking they've done. If it was this enjoyable with the old PTCs, I would love to see it run with Millenium Flyers. I think they would fare better here than on Gwazi and Wildcat because the track is mostly in great condition now, and the new trains would be running on new track. -The flyers were open, and they have a decent bit of snapability. Better than the ones at KD and Hershey. -Superman was running one train, and the red one was nowhere to be seen. -Operations were bad as usual, but the staff is still really friendly. Makes me think the issue lies with management and training. -Mardi Gras as a whole looks really nice. I'm confused as to what they're doing with the train, but I never liked the old tractor anyways. -Joker's paint looks really nice. -Apocalypse was lacking fire -LOL was not nearly as good as expected. They chose audience members who were too young to understand the format, and over-utilized audience participation in general. I assume it will be much better come summer. Â I did some dreaming as well while I was there. The park needs something to put them on the map, and they have space between Superman and Batwing for a signature attraction. I would love to see an Intamin pre-fab or RMC woodie in that space in a few years, after a SkyScreamer and some flats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 This park needs a NEW major coaster - not anymore moved used coasters. What sucks is the general public eat up whatever they get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPSFMMCW Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Any coaster is fine here. Yes, another B&M would be nice, (a good one) but here you have to understand that this park right now is arguably in the best shape its ever been. Its come so far, from a not so good place, and so everything that has been going on here is a huge improvement. Right now, with a new family coaster coming(I don't care that its used), the park is doing better to appeal to families AND thrill seekers. But a flat ride or two would be ideal for them i.e. skyscreamer and aqua twist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddie200330 Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 This park needs a NEW major coaster - not anymore moved used coasters. What sucks is the general public eat up whatever they get. Â Which probably accounts for the majority of their business........so it is best to please the paying public as opposed to the smaller group of enthusiasts who could never keep the parks going by ourselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I'd like a Skyscreamer, be good for the skyline and provide some nice views. This is just me dreaming, but do any of you see SF taking a gamble by really investing in SFA anytime soon, say 5-7 years? Â I think 5 years is a good estimate. The corporation is still trying to stabilize itself financially. SF will never prioritize the park, but I don't see then completely ignoring it moving forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 How about a sky screamer and B&M or iron roar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 At least we get things. Poor Great Escape (Which is still owned by Six Flags) doesn't get a lot. Then again that is the philosophy of that park - Small and cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 At least we get things. Poor Great Escape (Which is still owned by Six Flags) doesn't get a lot. Then again that is the philosophy of that park - Small and cute. Â But at least you get it. Great Escape is completely different from all the other SF properties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rollercoaster Rider Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 How about a sky screamer and B&M or iron roar   I see GCI Trains on Roar before it goes Iron. Maybe you guys can get a Goliath @ SFGAm Clone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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