Jump to content
  TPR Home | Parks | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube | Instagram 

Six Flags New England (SFNE) Discussion Thread


Recommended Posts

I know it's comparing apples and oranges since they are two different chains, but Canada's Wonderland was the only park in the CF chain that still hasn't thrown in the towel, either. I'm curious if they could pull off a winterfest or not, but I haven't been following the COVID cases or government entity's or anything like that so realistically I have no idea if they are even close to being able to open, but just found it interesting. How amazing would it be for both parks to open for their respective winter events? I don't see it happening personally, but it seems like they are both really hoping.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

One month of SLC operation would lead to 4 months of revenue.

 

Fixed that for you.

 

1876360788_HITPWaitTimes.jpg.1861788e2992ca06609bc723db4cf925.jpg

Yes this happened last year in HITP. Nothing was open except the SLC.

 

 

Unfortunately, Governor Baker reiterated today that amusement parks will remain in phase 4 (along with bars, night clubs, and ball pits), which won't begin until there's an effective vaccine or effective treatment.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The US will never come close to a 100% take rate for a COVID vaccine. Hell, for the 2018-2019 flu season, only 45% of adults got the flu shot, which has been tested and proven to have minimal side effects over the past several decades. Tetanus vaccination is only around 63%. Pneumococcal vaccination is around 25%. Any COVID vaccine available will be unproven outside of trials, not to mention the politics surrounding it....I'd be very surprised if the take rate broke 10% the first year.

 

If "everyone vaccinated" is the Governor's criteria, I feel really bad for the economy up there.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

SFNE has announced that The Holiday will Return in the form of Holiday in the Park Lights debuting November 27.  Park is describing it as a re-imagined themed experience featuring millions of lights, new treats, and some special surprises.  All the details can be found here:  https://www.sixflags.com/newengland/events/holiday-in-the-park-lights

Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 9/30/2020 at 1:25 PM, Mike240SX said:

The US will never come close to a 100% take rate for a COVID vaccine. Hell, for the 2018-2019 flu season, only 45% of adults got the flu shot, which has been tested and proven to have minimal side effects over the past several decades. Tetanus vaccination is only around 63%. Pneumococcal vaccination is around 25%. Any COVID vaccine available will be unproven outside of trials, not to mention the politics surrounding it....I'd be very surprised if the take rate broke 10% the first year.

 

If "everyone vaccinated" is the Governor's criteria, I feel really bad for the economy up there.

I'm sure that's not the criteria. They'll reopen when the governor arbitrarily decides that they can. There will be no metrics or science involved but there will be a press conference about how they're following the science anyway.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

19 hours ago, Canobie Coaster said:

This probably doesn't impact most of us who have Six Flags season passes and memberships, but if you visit on a daily ticket, you have to pay $15 to park.  At least it's less than the usual $20 rate.

Does this mean memberships will be unpaused automatically by SFNE?  Or are you still able to control that?  I’d rather just pay the park cash to visit and unpause in spring....

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

This past Friday night, November 27th, Six Flags New England debuted their version of Holiday in the Park Lights.  With everything going on this year, including the Massachusetts state specific restrictions, this was the first time that the park has been able to open all season.

When you get to the park you'll want to drive right on by the main parking entrance that's across the road from the park.  For HITPL, thanks to timed reservations, SFNE is using the preferred parking lot for everyone which is on the same side of the road as the park and is located down in front of the water park.  With a reservation entry to HITPL is free for all season pass holders and members.

Once you get to the park entrance you are sent through two walk-through scanning areas.  The first is for a temperature scan and the second is a general security scan.  These couldn't have been quicker or more simple.  Really hope this type of flow at the entrance stays as it will speed things up a ton on busy days.  

So what is Holiday in the Park Lights at SFNE?  Let's start with what it isn't.  HITPL does not feature any of the parks rides.  Ok now that we have that out of the way and hopefully didn't lose you here's what HITPL does offer.  

It's a one-way walk-through of the park that let's you take in the sights and sounds of SFNE done up for HITPL.  When I say a one-way walk-through it really is.  Everything is laid out for social distancing and you have to follow the path from the entrance all the way around until you get back to the entrance in order to exit.  You can take as much time as you want to walk-through but make sure to stop where ever you might want on your way including the open shops, snacks and restaurants because there is no going back and you can only go through once.

The main gift shops, Six Flags Emporium & Looney Tunes Emporium, are open and even inside them things are mapped out with flow through guidelines for distancing.  Some snack and dining options are open like Sweets, Brown Derby, Snowflake Soup Company and the Riverboat Cafe which is also featuring a selection of items from JB's since that isn't open.  In case you were wondering yes your dining plans and even membership discounts are active for HITPL!

Here's a breakdown of the walk-through once through the gate:

  • Head down the right hand side of Main Street and take a right at the Main Street Gazebo
  • Staying on the paths right hand side you'll walk into Rockville and then Gotham City
  • At this point you'll loop back around in front of Harley Quinn and now walk the opposite side of the path back until you get to the entrance to Polar Playland (Kidzopolis)
  • Once through there you come out in the area by Scream and the entrance to DC Universe, more on that in the photos, where you head back down to the area by the Main Street Gazebo but now staying on the opposite side heading towards and through Looney Tunes Movie Town
  • Then you lap around Pandemonium in the North End and hook a right up into Crackaxle Canyon.  
  • As you exit Crackaxle Canyon you take another right and are by Riverboat Cafe where you make your final right and head back up the opposite side of Main Street and out the exit.  BTW even the exit path back to parking is divided to keep social distancing between those coming and going.

So how was Six Flags New England's Holiday in the Park Lights?  Of course we all wish the rides were open but with that not being an option for the park I have to say it was just great to finally get the chance to be there this season.  We spent about two hours, including some time chatting with friends, although you could go through a lot quicker if you wanted to.  What else is there to really do right now so why rush though right?  Was it safe?  I mean just going to my local grocery store puts you in more contact and proximity with others than what I experienced at the park.  They are taking safety and social distancing seriously and at least while I was there the guest in the park were doing the same as well.

Being my home park I've been to SFNE a good amount and I have to say I have never run into so many genuinely appreciative employees.  Everyone was super friendly.  They asked and wanted to make sure that you were having a good time.  Overall they all seemed to care, were happy to be there and also were grateful that guests were too.  I literally mean this from entering parking through the final park exit.  

Even though not the ideal scenario I give a lot of credit to the park and staff for still putting on an event that was enjoyable to go and walk through.  Can't wait to be back in 2021 to enjoy the rides as well but if you are in the area and looking for something to do it's worth checking SFNE's Holiday in the Park Lights!

Here's some shots from the walk-through event.

Very odd to say this but welcome to Six Flags New England Opening Day November 27th, 2020!  Holiday in the Park Lights!

002.thumb.JPG.7afa9892523a485b5869baf321f27dfe.JPG

Red ropes like the one seen here were the divider between entering and exiting areas where you passed in both directions.

003.thumb.JPG.6c13750a5df222eff4c7511ee3c61db0.JPG

004.thumb.JPG.1f1101deaf3b7ba2a73f224887594d93.JPG

007.thumb.JPG.41f0c1bb14be5780aaf606de50b4ef3e.JPG

Heading towards Snowflake Falls aka Rockville.

008.thumb.JPG.5bf76d9d43586fe6ccff18c41bbe17de.JPG

009.thumb.JPG.abd1d2d5d4eb0535fa71a2c137d105e0.JPG

There were some photo ops while staying social distant as you went through.

010.thumb.JPG.5d88d242e36ceb72273ee653c3022696.JPG

011.thumb.JPG.07228ff790c90a0dc324fa13494a6bf1.JPG

In Gotham City they added the Luminary Trail which was also the turn around spot in the South End of the park.

012.thumb.JPG.66abe29a6a9cca5ae29dcd6791826b4b.JPG

Harley Quinn > Nativity Scene?  Just saying ;)

013.thumb.JPG.ba34e9554d75a03b82dcd116dc5ec12c.JPG

014.thumb.JPG.4301f370b3f8be96c15e02d4abf505af.JPG

You can see an example of the One Way signs that were setup.  Again since the path goes both ways here there's a rope dividing each side of the path.

015.thumb.JPG.5ecf0060cbe44bb9e5f378082647a78b.JPG

016.thumb.JPG.acee7418a8d5191e7b5106804c295625.JPG

017.thumb.JPG.8589d45cba1f276798d7cdeb95c21344.JPG

018.thumb.JPG.d10225ad37206fe800e65d06c9c1ac92.JPG

019.thumb.JPG.57aae1c828fdc88b2cfe04ab50eb6f94.JPG

020.thumb.JPG.2256765a2c2f3f55b06287d39baa10e3.JPG

022.thumb.JPG.6dff1395dcfc6e8152e461a06877bc02.JPG

These stickers were on the paths everywhere and just another reminder to keep social distanced while visiting.

023.JPG.dcca1f56318d2a652afa9c58bf4c43ce.JPG

024.thumb.JPG.d19f7e5660c1f0b116911881c71ee9a1.JPG

In a couple of spots you can still make s'mores at the firepits while walking through.  Of course doing so 6ft apart from the next person.

025.thumb.JPG.4ddf28e1e928571ce598a2765735bb11.JPG

Ok this was the surprise of the night.  Although the area wasn't open the section formally know as DC Super Hero Adventures has been rebranded as DC Universe with a pretty awesome looking new lit up entry sign.  This is where Superman The Ride, Cyborg Hyper Drive, Catwoman Whip and the wild mouse with the world's longest name, we'll just say GCGEFAA, are located.

026.thumb.JPG.70b203da1f9a1368b1a80e37d298c655.JPG

027.thumb.JPG.53cc00ad00108fa9c6552e8991d756e6.JPG

Missed you this year Superman! 

028.thumb.JPG.9baec483ab87586a7d1815288af7d23f.JPG

And the now new for 2021 Supergirl Sky Flyer will be the latest addition coming to DC Universe.

029.thumb.JPG.5a11057a5594f2988c1a505864f925e6.JPG

The path circles back by Looney Tunes Emporium and then heads toward the North End.

030.thumb.JPG.e446e4f081debd0ef5f7b970d48a240b.JPG

Some More S'mores opportunities.

031.thumb.JPG.09c2b31d82b64d679795869277664ff4.JPG

So is this a Holiday in the Park display or Fright Fest feeling left out and sneaking into the event?  You Decide!

032.thumb.JPG.318303307a717c64b1f3b72df37b5ba1.JPG

033.thumb.JPG.edc69f948ccd804942524781c9b658bd.JPG

034.thumb.JPG.dabfab1b8b44a6389b397fcc7d61d0c9.JPG

035.thumb.JPG.14d9cd3af8bbee7b2ba564786968158e.JPG

036.thumb.JPG.e920ca5ee8fed259f2b2e484c2852d92.JPG

Also all around were sanitizing stations.  Again SFNE's HITPL was safer and more proactive preventive than my local grocery store.

037.thumb.JPG.a4f9ee376e1d6a3563f7686b2163b224.JPG

038.thumb.JPG.1e8ded922b154e822f744ebf551526b6.JPG

039.thumb.JPG.6961c6b4be5edef60d80f60c8c17e9ad.JPG

Ok nothing HITPL related but it is Wicked Cyclone after all. 

040.thumb.JPG.6a820e2496a77b7ef11cecf5a18fa3b2.JPG

041.thumb.JPG.31fe9a39581add71620aa93182cd8789.JPG

042.thumb.JPG.4bde7ea134deb55e2c9e774a2f036341.JPG

043.thumb.JPG.da26f6b89b6052e48e7f3c8fb000c46c.JPG

One more view of this awesome RMC!

044.thumb.JPG.d867688c00a6823c683f0b0c4310ef0b.JPG

045.thumb.JPG.13289471c43819b080dea1510c258ede.JPG

046.thumb.JPG.ebb0de998347adb75827fc0df7e75e8f.JPG

047.thumb.JPG.9464d802f6ccb30ddab221711d5373a6.JPG

Glad I got to visit Six Flags New England in 2020.  Looking forward to 2021!

048.thumb.JPG.ed12f0c1e8938c34771cf8d40c36c672.JPG

049.thumb.JPG.e02184b481bc35066d461c4100d4ec30.JPG

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

Glad they're finding additional revenue sources.

I ended up going to the Holiday in the Park Lights event last week.  It felt sort of eerie walking around the park with all the rides sitting idle, but it was nice to see all the lights and the park had safety precautions upon safety precautions to make sure it could he done safely.

I also made sure to get my Superman and Wicked Cyclone nanocoasters.

  • Like 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites

On 1/5/2021 at 9:27 AM, Canobie Coaster said:

Glad they're finding additional revenue sources.

I ended up going to the Holiday in the Park Lights event last week.  It felt sort of eerie walking around the park with all the rides sitting idle, but it was nice to see all the lights and the park had safety precautions upon safety precautions to make sure it could he done safely.

I also made sure to get my Superman and Wicked Cyclone nanocoasters.

Totally agree with the eerie feeling. Especially down in the North End. Pretty unique too. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 2 weeks later...

Took the drive over to the park Friday night to check out the drive-thru experience. Overall we enjoyed it. They had you enter from the employee lot going past Hurricane Harbor and under Batman. New decorations were added for this part and after making your way through the park you finally ended up wrapping around and exiting through Whistlestop Park into the preferred lot.  Nice way to wrap up this crazy season. Looking forward to hopefully a much more normal operating season this coming year and still a lot of credit to SF’s for doing what they could this year. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 month later...

Happy to see the SF's chain putting the park opening dates out there.  Not sure if it was a leap of faith with SFNE since they weren't able to provide a firm date just yet.  Crazy how Lake Compounce, practically just down the road, was even able to open last year since it's in Connecticut.   Hopefully the Mass. Governor follows NY's lead with letting the park open for this season soon.  Can't wait for some Superman and Wicked Cyclone rides! 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

6 minutes ago, coasterbill said:

Did you ever get on Goliath? I legit don’t remember. Lol

I remember attempt #1 that ended in “WTF was that noise? Lol that doesn’t sound good” but that’s it.

We did, after a few failed attempts (another IIRC the train got stuck at a random part) 
I went to SFNE next year, like a few days after Wicked Cyclone opened (was a weekday so I was solo) and I did get another ride on Goliath, somehow lol 
Not sure how many times you've been since but I've heard WC has slowed down/lost some of its oomph, which would be a damn shame that thing was an absolute beast. 

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Oof yeah....even for the history of it, that was a definite one and done. 
If the park opens up and yall are going feel free to hit me up. I'll be in RI till May to August depending on when I land a job/if I can sub lease my apt

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Massachusetts announced they will move into Phase 4 Step 1 starting March 22.  I believe theme parks are the step that follows.  From March 22 onwards, the only other items closed along with theme parks will be ball pits, saunas/hot tubs, bars, and nightclubs.

If the positive trends continue, hopefully Phase 4 Step 2 will start by the end of April, which should include theme parks.

  • Like 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Terms of Use https://themeparkreview.com/forum/topic/116-terms-of-service-please-read/