Diamondbacker27 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 Based on how biased the GTA's are, I'd say that the 'best new rides' category will go down like this: 1. Batman the Ride / Six Flags Fiesta Texas 2. Fury 325 / Carowinds 3. Twisted Colossus / Six Flags Magic Mountain 4. Thunderbird / Holiday World 5. Wicked Cyclone / Six Flags New England Not saying I'm agreeing with this, just predicting. 1. Batman 2. Thunderbird 3. Wicked Cyclone 4. Twisted Colossus 5. Fury 325 Not much hype for Fury since announcement week IMO. It's just a taller B&M than the park already has. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 I live in Texas. the excitement over the Fiesta coaster announcement has not waned in over two weeks. still almost daily stories. the General Public is super excited over 1) Fiesta getting a "worlds first" 2) a new coaster 3) a Batman themed coaster. yeah. . he's in the vast minority over wanting something besides what we are getting. Just out of curiosity, what could they possibly be writing about that would warrant two weeks of almost daily stories about this coaster (or any coaster for that matter)? I have trouble imagining two weeks of almost daily stories about a launched water coaster on the moon, let alone a spinning wild mouse coaster knocked onto it's side that hasn't been built yet in San Antonio. Was it just the press release being regurgitated by various local papers? they were writing about what I said the GP was excited about: 1st coaster of it's kind (the way Six Flags is presenting it) 1st Batman coaster at Fiesta 1st NEW coaster since Goliath (the GP doesn't consider Iron Rattler, "new". . just a re=do) and it being towards the end of summer, they were reporting on theme parks. (Schlitterbahn is in the news quite often here too) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyfreak92 Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 When I was there recently last weekend on Sept 20th, & 21st, no demolished ever happened yet, or any tracks, all i saw was these posters of the new ride, & fright fest stuff around the park! Also I heard about a few people talking about it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALT2870 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Just about every trash can in Rockville appeared to have Batman: The Ride 2015 stickered on it. As mentioned above, Rockin' at Rockville High moved elsewhere, not closed like mentioned earlier. (There was a fright maze being setup in the building.) It doesn't appear that Rockville will give way to Gotham City either. The only thing I noticed at Motorama was some track removed to apparently move cars off. Speaking of this, maybe a little trip report is in order? Visited September 20th (Saturday) Well we got the first flight into Austin meaning get up early. (The first flight into San Antonio was much later so it was faster coming from Austin.) Arrived at the park around noonish to a parking lot with maybe 100 cars if that barely filling up the first 4 rows or so. (No preferred parking needed today.) Long story short, the park was pretty empty making everything a walk on for the most part. We decided to work the counter clockwise circle to get on Rattler before it got busy, which it never really did. But first we rode Road Runner Express. For being a mine train, you wouldn't know it. Very smooth and lifts run fast. It's actually a nice ride and good in the back. Finally the one coaster I was looking forward to, the Rattler. (Sorry, iron just sounds corny.) Took the front seat which is customary for me for first time coaster I think I actually might like. If you hear this coaster is an airtime machine, that's correct. The front seat was very well loaded with it. Then of course I had to do the back as usual. And that is when things took a turn, for the best. Wow, just wow. The airtime on the back seat of this thing is nothing short of incredible. Not many coasters built now days have ejector airtime, and I mean serious ejector airtime but this one it full of it. Especially note the first drop (I didn't land in my seat till the bottom) and the two drops leading up to the dive into the tunnel. At this point everything else was just because. We did the bumper cars (too small floor, but not terrible) and the log flume which was pretty descent. Next up was Superman, a uniquer (that's actually a word?) B&M. Cool first drop and after loop maneuver, like a few rides here, they used the quarry to their advantage. Cruising on through Rockville we hit up Scooby-Doo for some competition. (This one is much more difficult then the one in St. Louis which I was used to.) Lunch and then Poltergeist. I ended being the only one to go on and what a ride it is. From the moment you launch until the break run it is non stop craziness. Between the tight turns and the near misses, this is one ride I wish there were more of these. I will admit I was dizzy and nauseous afterwards. Decided to do Scooby-Doo one for time before Pandemonium. This clone has been changed to where the cars actually don't stop in the station but slowly move through. The ops also tell you how to get the most spin out of it. After that we back tracked through the park hitting stuff up we wanted to do again. Overall: Probably the best day I've had at Six Flags for a long time. With small crowds and ops (or at least the ride) seeming somewhat in a hurry, it made for a great day in a short window of time. In the space of roughly five hours, we rode nearly 15 times on several different ride. Also, check out the diner in Rockville, it was hands down the best food we've ever had at Six Flags. (Our season pass which the cashier asked if we had, saved at almost $10!) A park I would love to go to again, even with a slightly larger crowd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) I was able to check out Fright Fest last night during the media event. This year they have a new house for a total of 4 haunted houses and 3 scare zones which were all great. Plus, they had Irat open for us all night. I definitely suggest anyone go check out the event for yourself. Here are just a few photos I took. We were able to ride Irat a few times last night and it's running great. When you get to go to a media event... They take care of you with yummy food. Iron Rattler in the dark is fantastic NEW! Haunted House Speaking of NEW! The scare zones were great. Great theming I see you Batman More Irat rides because why not i was kind of doubting this maze but it was fun with the 3D glasses. Here we are We are VIPs tonight My new friend Edited October 7, 2014 by Mrlittle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky dude Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 ^ Thanks for the trip report! I went to the park for the first day of FF and went to check on batman,the ride will be going diagonally through the old motorama site. And they have a LOT of ground leveling to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Great update. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondbacker27 Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Nice Update! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterchitchat Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I'm on a business trip and I have two free days (this Saturday and Sunday). Which day would it be best for me to go to SFFT? Also, any tips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
palmerleeberry Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 It has been a long while since I've visited Six Flags Fiesta Texas, but with Iron Rattler and the brand new Batman- the Ride coming next season, I know I must get to Texas before it's too late ( don't ask me what I mean by "before it's too late"; I'm just making this up as I go along). Let's just say that if you haven't been at the park recently, then next season would be the perfect time to make up for lost time. By the way, nice TR report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykethekid Posted October 13, 2014 Share Posted October 13, 2014 I'm concerned now. Does it have to do with the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky dude Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 ^ What does what have to do with the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webgoof Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Does anyone know what rides/sections are closed for holiday in the park? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GwaziBSRider1 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Last year it was Poltergeist and Superman, I believe. I was planning to go, but decided against because of those closures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky dude Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Polty is open if its not too cold and or windy. Superman is closed for the whole holiday in the park, and that whole section of spassburg with the shades is blocked off. Bugs White Water Rapids is open after Christmas, after Santas Castle is closed which is held in the rides queue. Try not to go on a windy/really cold day for more rides to be open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Bumper Cars are closed too, as they convert that into the "ice" skate rink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stretchsje Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Not that anyone asked, but Pandemonium is closed during Fright Fest. On Monday, Scooby Doo, Iron Rattler, and Road Runner Express were also closed. Most of the track for Motorama was up, and some cables were being buried along the path of the new Batman ride. Overall, though, there wasn't much construction to see at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historyfreak92 Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Maybe they'll start construction at the beginning of the new year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Man that sucks about Pandemonium being closed during Fright Fest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alilstronger Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I went to Fright Fest two weekends ago and I loved the low crowd level, even at night once Fright Fest was in full force. I guess going on Sundays is a good thing. Even then we still bought a Flash Pass because they do buy one person get one free on Flash Passes when you have a season pass so we only paid $70 for two people. The scares zones were done well and the make up over all was really good. We only went through Pitch Black and Fear House 3D. The rest did not look that appealing. Total Darkness was done really well and I was actually scared a few times in there. Fear House was themed extremely well and I jumped a couple times but but overall it was not that scary. I did not the point of people dressed as aliens in there when it was about a circus/fun house theme. The way Fear House is set up they could still operate Pandemonium in my opinion. I love that coaster. I am from Baltimore so I am used to going to parks during October and having to bundle up and wear many layers. It was nice going to a park in mid October in tshirts, shorts, and flip flops as well as see water rides open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Does anyone know if all of or some of the rides are open for the Christmas event? My wife and I are considering a long weekend in San Antonio in December and I'd like to get on Iron Rattler (and Superman) if the rides are open for the event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrlittle Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Does anyone know if all of or some of the rides are open for the Christmas event? My wife and I are considering a long weekend in San Antonio in December and I'd like to get on Iron Rattler (and Superman) if the rides are open for the event. I know Iron Rattler will be open. It's supposed to run even better in the cold since they change the wheels. Superman unfortunately in years past has closed during the Christmas event. Most of the other rides are open unless it's to cold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopper39 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 I know Iron Rattler will be open. It's supposed to run even better in the cold since they change the wheels. Superman unfortunately in years past has closed during the Christmas event. Most of the other rides are open unless it's to cold. Thanks, might be worth checking out if Rattler is open, any idea what kind of crowds the Christmas event draws? Seems like the only winter events I've been to at seasonal theme parks have been insanely crowded since not very many attractions were open but sounds like this event might be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFFTfan Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Last year for Holiday in the Park, it wasn't crowded but all the coasters ran 1 train. Iron rattler opened a little later on the colder days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ducky dude Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 FINALLY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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