Highridin Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Packed in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted September 23, 2018 Share Posted September 23, 2018 I'll be there tomorrow, going there straight after work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 With firehawk getting removed from KI, could batwing be next in the future? The maintenance guys did say it was a “maintenance nightmare”, and that’s probaly why it’s closed for the rest of the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 With Fire Hawk getting removed from KI, could Batwing be next in the future? The maintenance guys did say it was a “maintenance nightmare”, and that’s probably why it’s closed for the rest of the season. I'm guessing that they have trouble getting replacement parts from Vekoma? I mean, the Flying Dutchman's aren't bad rides, just lying on my back and staring into the sun isn't a great start to a ride. And if Batwing does get chopped up, does a Raptor or T Rex go in it's place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Packed in here Pics or it didn't happen. I'm guessing that they have trouble getting replacement parts from Vekoma? Why would you guess that? Vekoma is still in business and the model is still available for purchase. https://www.vekoma.com/index.php/experience-thrill-coasters/flying-dutchman And if Batwing does get chopped up, does a Raptor or T Rex go in it's place? A park halfway across the country owned by a completely different company removes a coaster so this means you guys are getting a RMCraptor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 Packed in here Pics or it didn't happen. I took these that day, but didn't post. My bad, I guess..lol. Yes, I took that photo of Pirate's Flight. Never have I seen it with a wait.... in the last 6 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 27, 2018 Share Posted September 27, 2018 From what I understand, that is Vekoma's new Dutchman on their website. Different parts, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericthewanderer Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Is SFA running Capital Railways during Fright Fest this year?Usually that's one of the better "haunts".....and I hope they keep Batwing . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Haven't ran the train for Fright Fest in years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Haven't ran the train for Fright Fest in years. In fact, the train hasn't really run much this year at all. As for the Haunted Attractions, I really prefer the older route they did for Hall Manor: The Return of Eleanor (where it would enter/exit by the Batman Arena; and give a better view of the ruins of the house) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 And if Batwing does get chopped up, does a Raptor or T Rex go in it's place? A park halfway across the country owned by a completely different company removes a coaster so this means you guys are getting a RMCraptor? Welcome to the logic of a SFA Fanboy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Yep, them pics are the usual crazy crowds for Fright Fest at this park. I like seeing the park actually have a crowd outside of the water park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Packed in here Pics or it didn't happen. I took these that day, but didn't post. My bad, I guess..lol. Yes, I took that photo of Pirate's Flight. Never have I seen it with a wait.... in the last 6 years. I'll give you busy... or crowded even... but packed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Haven't ran the train for Fright Fest in years. In fact, the train hasn't really run much this year at all. As for the Haunted Attractions, I really prefer the older route they did for Hall Manor: The Return of Eleanor (where it would enter/exit by the Batman Arena; and give a better view of the ruins of the house) That train has run everytime that I've been there, at least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Packed in here Pics or it didn't happen. I took these that day, but didn't post. My bad, I guess..lol. Yes, I took that photo of Pirate's Flight. Never have I seen it with a wait.... in the last 6 years. I'll give you busy... or crowded even... but packed? [attachment=0]reachin.gif[/attachment] I consider packed having to turn sideways to continually get around folks. I do see your point though. It's just the way that I talk. It was very crowded. Guarantee the same will be for this weekend. It's going to be very nice out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Total Damnation was actually pretty good. Of course, the haunting of Eleanor was great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Maier Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Total Damnation was actually pretty good. Of course, the haunting of Eleanor was great. Eleanor is my favorite haunt as well. If you look carefully enough; you can see the ruins of the manor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Yup, I saw it. It was pretty smart to have the differing paths in Total Damnation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Wait there're good haunts at SFA? I was under the impression that being a low tier SF park the fright fest haunts were all supposed to be crap. Is Eleanor worth paying for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayj Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 I went this Sunday and it was packed because it was the last bring a friend for free day. I stayed for about 6 hours and only did superman, jinx, roar, and 2 mazes. I haven’t seen the park this crowded in almost 6+ years. Rides: operations were pretty good. The best I’ve seen in a while. Every coaster had about a 30-45 min wait with two trains. Also, batwing, minderaser, and of course, apocalypse were closed. IMO, roar definitely has gotten rougher, but it is still bearable. Awakening: it was so much better when it was at the smaller celebration stage. Now that it’s in Gotham arena, it does not have the same effect and sometimes it’s hard to hear. Also, they’re always having mic problems. The show it’s self was better years ago with Eleanor being featured. This show this year just seems like it was last minute and thrown together. On a more positive note, Gotham arena was jam packed, never seen it so crowded before. Mazes: I only got a chance to do two, but I did most of them two weeks ago. Aftermath: 5/10. Decent scares and a slight improvement from last year, but still one of the worst in the park. Also very short. Total damnation: 7/10. A couple good scares. Has potential, only if it were longer with a few more actors. Twisted fairytales: 4/10. I think it’s time to change the “theme” to this maze and come up with a new concept. I went on this maze two weeks ago when it was barely anyone in the park, so maybe they were understaffed, but it was literally 4 actors in there and I did not startle once. Everything was predictable and they didn’t change anything. The crypt: 4/10. Basically the same thing as spider outbreak from last year. Same layout and everything, just take away spiders and that’s what you get. I also went on this when the park was empty so I had the same issue as twisted fairytales, barely any actors. My favorite part was inflatable walls. Not scary. Voodoo curse: 8/10. I always looked forward to this one. They somehow pull off decent scares with the limited amount of space they have with the maze being built on the midway. Years ago this had more of a Mardi Gras theme, but this year it was kinda random. Haunting of Hall Manor: N/A. I have not done this one yet due to limited time. However, I’ve done it every year before and it remember it regressing. My issue last year was that the layout was weird and they made the groups way too big and at some point, you would catch up to another group. It would be 20+ people all together and no one getting scared. Hopefully they made some changes and improved this year. Overall, I don’t understand why they increased the price of the Haunted house passes so much compared to last year. For season pass holders, it’s $18 and for non it is $23. If I didn’t have a season pass, I wouldn’t have bought it. If you do not do all 6 mazes in one night, it is a waste of money. $18 feels like a rip off for the quality that they are producing. The theming is terrible, the costumes look like they came from party city, and the acting is mediocre. The scare zones are also a joke this year. Everything just seems out of place, cheap, and no effort put into it. Maybe I’m just getting older, but almost none of the actors on the streets were scary. I can really tell their costume budget was low. If the park is gonna have 6 mazes open for only 3 hours on a crowded day, the park should stay open at least until 11pm in Sundays and 12 on Saturdays. Side note: has one been to kings dominon’s hallloween haunt and can they compare? I’m thinking about checking it out but I want to know if it’s worth it or not. I also heard you don’t have to pay for their mazes. Can anyone confirm this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 Yes, you don't have to pay separately for mazes at KD, or any CF Park for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted October 8, 2018 Share Posted October 8, 2018 ^^ Great review! I personally won't go into any haunted attraction at any Six Flags/Cedar Fair park. Now that I have been to haunt events at Six Flags America, Kings Dominion, Dorney park, Six Flags Great Adventure, and Six Flags Fiesta Texas I have lost all faith in any of them actually being good. They simply just send too many people through at once. Not sure how you can scare a group of 10-15 people at once. That is just too many. Yes, I know they have a crap load of people to get through these things. However, it does not state anywhere you are guaranteed to go through every haunted attraction on one visit. I would rather pick one or two ones that have themes I like and be totally scared in them then go through all of them and get a mediocre experience. The theming is usually pretty good in them. Also, the actors rarely have actually jumped out and scared me. They are usually just walking around and get in my face. Not sure how that is supposed to be scary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JG-77 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 How are crowds generally for the last two weekends? Is it worth coming on a Friday evening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Yes, you don't have to pay separately for mazes at KD, or any CF Park for that matter. it's so weird that some Six Flags Parks charge for the haunts, and some dont. at Six Flags Fiesta Texas, the houses are all free. oh sure, you can purchase a "skip the lines" / "Express Pass". . .but one can wait in the standby lines and the haunts are all free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highridin Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 How are crowds generally for the last two weekends? Is it worth coming on a Friday evening? Not open on Friday until next weekend. Crowds are pretty hefty, especially for SFA. See earlier pics. A line at Pirate's Flight? What's the world coming too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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