Jcoaster Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Let me rephrase that. I shouldn't have said they don't care about the dry side but they are content with their coasters on the dry side. SFA just poured money into a ROAR retracking so I don't see an RMC retrack coming anytime soon and they certainly aren't going to build one from the ground up soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterAuditor Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Let me rephrase that. I shouldn't have said they don't care about the dry side but they are content with their coasters on the dry side. SFA just poured money into a ROAR retracking so I don't see an RMC retrack coming anytime soon and they certainly aren't going to build one from the ground up soon. Â Yeah the only possibility I currently see is a S&S Free Spin which would be awesome as my other two local parks have nothing like that, but even that seems relatively unlikely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Let me rephrase that. I shouldn't have said they don't care about the dry side but they are content with their coasters on the dry side. SFA just poured money into a ROAR retracking so I don't see an RMC retrack coming anytime soon and they certainly aren't going to build one from the ground up soon. Â Yes, I can get behind that. Though, let's not forget about Thunder Road. Â They did a lot of retracking too. Rerides are a must. The second to last seat gives a superb ride. Looking forward to the cold weather, as the ride seems to really come out of hibernation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBrow Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 How many years until we can get a 4D hand me down? Â I agree that without the water park the dry park wouldn't stay open. The vast majority of the pools in the area require memberships and are cost prohibitive for the average SFA water park family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 They should use the extra money to repaint joker's jinx (maybe not the supports, just the green track) and wild one (or add chaser lights). Mind eraser could definitely use new trains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ytterbiumanalyst Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Waking up to the worst news ever . I'm so jealous that you don't remember November 9, 2016. Â Because that day drastically effected your life so much. You still live in a free country where you post in a themepark forum every day. No, my parents having sex effected my life. Pretty similar origin story to yours, I would guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dombot Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Waking up to the worst news ever . I'm so jealous that you don't remember November 9, 2016. Â Because that day drastically effected your life so much. You still live in a free country where you post in a themepark forum every day. No, my parents having sex effected my life. Pretty similar origin story to yours, I would guess. [youtu_be] [/youtu_be] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The 2018 addition seems like a fan service. Great for Season Pass holders, but nothing to draw in new guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 The 2018 addition seems like a fan service. Great for Season Pass holders, but nothing to draw in new guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 That's what I keep saying. Just by eyeballing it, it is easy to see that attendance has been up the last 2 years. Maybe they are happy where they are at right now. Key phrase, 'right now '. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Rode Roar after the retrack and wow, what a smooth ride! Running awesome. Â Batwing was running a different train than normal today, looked recently refurbed. Very nice! Grey paint instead of the other train's purple. Â Lifeguard Lead at Castaway Creek told me that while the lazy river is being replaced, the pool in the middle will be staying. Surprising to hear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 In case anyone cares (or not) . . . the 12:30 stunt show from today recorded by me: Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Rode Roar after the retrack and wow, what a smooth ride! Running awesome. Batwing was running a different train than normal today, looked recently refurbed. Very nice! Grey paint instead of the other train's purple.  Lifeguard Lead at Castaway Creek told me that while the lazy river is being replaced, the pool in the middle will be staying. Surprising to hear!  Surprised they don't ever run the second Batwing train . . . . at any rate, I like days where it isn't to sunny so I don't need to shut my eyes as I go up the Batwing lift hill.  And I can't wait for FF to ride Roar in cold weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djackson Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 How long has the current park president been in the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterBrow Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Rick Howarth has been there since December 2011. Â http://amusementtoday.com/2011/12/six-flags-america-announces-appointment-of-new-park-president/ Â Â BW lift hill sun is seriously worse than walking there. Â That's where we need a shade structure. DIck's has EZ up tents on sale. They need to buy a thousand of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLCHeadache Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Batwing would be greatly improved by a tunnel on the lift hill. And while I'm at it, Superman: Ride of Steel would be greatly improved by putting those rings along the straightaways like the New England counterpart has a little of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Batwing would be greatly improved by a tunnel on the lift hill. And while I'm at it, Superman: Ride of Steel would be greatly improved by putting those ringy dingy ding-a-ling dings along the straightaways like the New England counterpart has a little of. this would be a great idea. At least put a tunnel over the straightways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vonni Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 You know its the SFA thread when it is stated that a tunnel over a lift hill, and Superman symbols to fly through on a ride are considered "great improvements" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 You know its the SFA thread when it is stated that a tunnel over a lift hill, and Superman symbols to fly through on a ride are considered "great improvements" Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainUnknown Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 You know its the SFA thread when it is stated that a tunnel over a lift hill, and Superman symbols to fly through on a ride are considered "great improvements" Â Â Planting a single tree would be considered a "great improvement." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Cue the music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 ^ LOL oh please. You know as well of any of us that this park needs trees (and bathrooms, and basic general upkeep) much more than V2, RMC Roar, Justice League, a freaking path between Roar and Superman, or any of the other crackpot fantasies you guys cooked up in here over the last two months. After the announcement this thread deflated faster than a nitrous balloon at a Dead show. Â I try not to talk too much sh*t on this park. The park makes it hard. The way I see it, it's close to me, and its free, so I'd love for it to get more love. But the park needs general improvements. Whether its a new updated lazy river, some paint, powerwashing, and especially a couple of trees! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Good news is that we did get paint (thank you HITP), and a lazy river is on the way. I for one like the river. If it's going to be anything close to Volcano Bay's, it'll be a blast. Do I believe that something else should have gone with it? Of course. Just glad SFStl type Spinsanity didn't come. Would have been extremely butt hurt. Â I like the sun,...a lot... More sun the better. I hope they keep the trees in the forest. I agree with the bathroom, but can easily hold it the 4 min and 27 seconds it takes to get to the closest one. Lol,...yeah I timed it. Though, speaking objectively, I agree with the trees, as I know everyone is not a beach comber like myself. Â Hell, we need a path between Coyote Creek and Superman, with a third entryway to Roar. Â You are right. This thread did deflate. There was actually a lot less complaining than I thought though. The disappointment was too much I think. Of course the occasional, 'I'm not renewing my pass" talk kicked in a couple of times. Sometimes I see the same people say that year to year. Everyone is renewing, especially for a measly 50.99. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 I cracked and got the season pass... Â Just can not beat upgrade to gold, parking, lunch/dinner/snack,one free picture, one free skip the line, an extra $50 in discounts and the unlimited refillable cup for only $153.05. Â I literally laughed out loud when they customer service rep told me the awesome discount you get for being a 2017 season pass holder was a WHOLE dollar off! Â But only because the BF and I are going to head to California so he can finally get to both SF parks and both CF parks out there. I love that I am turning him into an enthusiast slowly but surely lol. Also, the plan is to get back up The Great Escape since its been a long time since I have been there and its nice to go to a SF's park and not have that SF feel while you are there. Â I also saw that Flash Pass was only $125 for the entire season. Not bad.... if you actually needed it in this park. Anyone else think if this takes off we'll eventually see a company wide Flash Pass option? Â As for the drink option... Can I say how I LOVE that Cedar Fair is now doing a unlimited drink option without needing to carry the annoying cup around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 How much I would love not to have to tote that cup around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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