dragsterfan420 Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I'm planning on going to SFGA this summer and I would like to know when is the best time to go? Example: Month, Day of the Week, etc. Also tell me the rides I should definitely not miss and when to ride 'em. Any other information is graciously accepted. Thanks. -Kyle- PS I will put up a PTR after I get back or even when I'm there if possible.
FeelTheFORCE Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 I went the second week of June and it was pretty packed with kinds on school trips and whatnot. I'd say try going in the middle of the week. I went on a Friday, Monday, and Wednesday, and they were all somewhat crowded. The thing is, though, the waterpark was closed, so I'm sure that when you go school trips will be about over and the waterpark will be open, so the park crowds won't be as dense. If you plan on going multiple days, I suggest buying a season pass. It pays for itself in a couple visits, and you get a "Bring a Friend Free" coupon. As for rides, definitely ride: Nitro El Toro Kingda Ka Batman: The Ride Medusa Superman: Ultimate Flight Great American Scream Machine Dark Knight Skull Mountain in the back seat. I really enjoyed their Log Flume, it was long and fun. The Skyway really comes in handy also when you want to get from one end of the park to the other.
Erik Johnson Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 If you are going all that way I highly recommend getting a Gold Qbot. It will make your visit a lot better.
dragsterfan420 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 If you are going all that way I highly recommend getting a Gold Qbot. It will make your visit a lot better. What's a Gold Qbot? Is it like a fast pass?
lil jimmy norton Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 If you are going all that way I highly recommend getting a Gold Qbot. It will make your visit a lot better. What's a Gold Qbot? Is it like a fast pass? Yes, but instead of just holding your place in line, it cuts the wait by more than half.
dragsterfan420 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 Sweet. Also where are the best places to sit on every roller coaster?
Josh Davidson Posted June 19, 2008 Posted June 19, 2008 El Toro - BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK! Kingda Ka - Front Rolling Thunder - 2nd Row Medusa - Back Skull Mountain - Back Nitro - Back or Front, both good Batman - Back GASM - Front The rest truthfully doesn't matter which row you sit in. You will still have a enjoyable ride.
dragsterfan420 Posted June 19, 2008 Author Posted June 19, 2008 I think, if I can, do every coaster once in the front and once in the back.
newrollercoasterlover17 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 ^That's a good idea if you want to get the full experience of each coaster... but I feel that on some if you sit smack in the middle, you get the best of both worlds... it depends on the intensity you want. Also, if you want to ride on the front or back row for some of the more popular ones... expect there to be a long wait, because they fill up really quickly. So if you want to do both front/back row, decide on which you'll do first in the morning. For example, if you do the front row in the morning, do the back in the evening, and vice versa. (If you are really feeling like switching things up, just do one in the front and then one in the back). It is rare for SFGADV to be less than full because of the proximity of the park to the nearby cities (not to mention the somewhat decreasing economy). So get the early, (before opening) and have a good plan of attack as to which coaster you tackle first... when I went back in 2006, my friends and I did the coasters in this fashion: Nitro (when the park first opens, guaranteed front row or back row), El Toro (near front is a good possibility), Kingda Ka (by this time there is a two hour wait... imo, it's not really worth to wait that long... so either tackle that first or later in the day, Medusa, Skull Mountain (the others ones were already well filled by then... so as long as you plan your time out, you should be fine! Have fun if/when you do go!
Medusa1861 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 El Toro - BACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK!Kingda Ka - Front Rolling Thunder - 2nd Row Medusa - Back Skull Mountain - Back Nitro - Back or Front, both good Batman - Back GASM - Front The rest truthfully doesn't matter which row you sit in. You will still have a enjoyable ride. I almost 100% agree with you on that, but GASM i feel is way better in the back. I'll also add that I personally like S:UF more in the back, I wish i could ay that you need to ride a flat ride or two, but unforntunately, there really aren't any. Also, a major tip, don't bring anything that could be a "loose article" into the park, either you have to pay a dollar for each ride you go on, or get harassed by the ride ops for not putting it in a locker (fortunately i've never been yelled at, but I hear it alot, especially on S:UF)
newrollercoasterlover17 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I definitely agree on that one... my friend learned the hard way when she stored her stuffed animal arcade prizes on the ride platform... needless to say she didn't get them back. As the saying goes: "If you can't put them in your pocket, don't bring them." And a pair of cargo shorts are lifesavers!
dragsterfan420 Posted June 20, 2008 Author Posted June 20, 2008 And a pair of cargo shorts are lifesavers! I always go to parks with cargos. It will probably be pants rather than shorts but whatever. What days are usually the best to go on. I mean the days of the week.
newrollercoasterlover17 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 I would say it's best to go around either sunday, tuesday, or thursday... those days seem to be the somewhat less filled days... and I use somewhat loosely because it usually is crowded almost everyday during the summer...
johnusername Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 anybody have experience going the last week of august? does it start to die down then or should i just buy the qbot?
newrollercoasterlover17 Posted June 20, 2008 Posted June 20, 2008 The last week of August is usually the final burst of crowds before labor day weekend, as most students begin school the day after... the best thing you can do is to get the Gold Q-Bot, you'll be able to get on the rides quicker and more often
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