boldikus Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 For starters, the park would just be opening this weekend if it was a normal year (I know its not but still). We also know SEAS had some financial issues that held up the completion of some of these big new coasters and none of us have any idea how much of that has been straightened out at this time. Just because SEAS is seemingly squared away with RMC or Premier doesn't mean they are with Intamin. Speaking of RMC - has there been any activity over at Iron Gwazi? Not that I've heard of. Also, only one of the five new SEAS coasters has actually opened yet, so its not like Pantheon is the only one that might potentially be having issues, mechanical, financial, or otherwise. Not to mention this is only one photo of the train sitting on the launch track, not a series of observations over an extended period of time, and this is certainly not the first time a new Intamin launcher has potentially had issues leading up to (and beyond) its opening, so is that enough of a reason to freak out that the ride isn't going to open? Nope. What I am trying to say is everybody calm down. I want it to open more than most, trust me. Pantheon is my most anticipated ride on the planet right now. I'm confident it's going to open. But if you're trying to plan trips at the beginning of the season while Covid is still a thing, parks are still kinda trying to figure this out and how and when they are going to debut their new rides and you're not expecting that you may be disappointed that shit is not open/operations are weird/etc, then you just haven't been paying attention at all and you're just doing this all wrong. This isn't directly at anyone in particular I feel like I've been seeing a lot of this Is PaNthEoN EveR gOinG TO oPeN posts all over the place lately. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 ^Very well put. I think some folks are overreacting, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrippinBillie Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 1 hour ago, boldikus said: For starters, the park would just be opening this weekend if it was a normal year (I know its not but still). We also know SEAS had some financial issues that held up the completion of some of these big new coasters and none of us have any idea how much of that has been straightened out at this time. Just because SEAS is seemingly squared away with RMC or Premier doesn't mean they are with Intamin. Speaking of RMC - has there been any activity over at Iron Gwazi? Not that I've heard of. Also, only one of the five new SEAS coasters has actually opened yet, so its not like Pantheon is the only one that might potentially be having issues, mechanical, financial, or otherwise. Not to mention this is only one photo of the train sitting on the launch track, not a series of observations over an extended period of time, and this is certainly not the first time a new Intamin launcher has potentially had issues leading up to (and beyond) its opening, so is that enough of a reason to freak out that the ride isn't going to open? Nope. What I am trying to say is everybody calm down. I want it to open more than most, trust me. Pantheon is my most anticipated ride on the planet right now. I'm confident it's going to open. But if you're trying to plan trips at the beginning of the season while Covid is still a thing, parks are still kinda trying to figure this out and how and when they are going to debut their new rides and you're not expecting that you may be disappointed that shit is not open/operations are weird/etc, then you just haven't been paying attention at all and you're just doing this all wrong. This isn't directly at anyone in particular I feel like I've been seeing a lot of this Is PaNthEoN EveR gOinG TO oPeN posts all over the place lately. Yes, there's been testing going on and videos of it. I think the point earlier is that we haven't even seen this thing in action or confirmed riders (IG has had lots of humans riding). EDIT: Same for Ice Breaker at SWO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qpb2004 Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 On 3/16/2021 at 7:18 PM, anonymouscactus said: You can still get a $53 ticket after taxes and fees on tickets at work and its affiliates if anyone is looking for a single day ticket on a peak day through April 30 Just used this offer and will most likely be there April 2nd! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted March 19, 2021 Share Posted March 19, 2021 Pantheon has started testing! https://www.instagram.com/p/CMnNhx3hqFQ/?igshid=c7c0z9a0zq8a 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kBigDaddy Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 Are the free guest tickets with membership time restricted or useable anytime? Useable on the day of registration at the park? Trying to decide which level of pass to get. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tndank Posted March 23, 2021 Share Posted March 23, 2021 You can use them all the same day you buy it. Platinum is perks outside of parking and entry (and some discounts) will only apply to BGW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dlasflyer Posted March 25, 2021 Share Posted March 25, 2021 Anyone heard or seen anything regarding the sky ride reopening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulfdog Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 My family is going to be there on April 1st and 2nd. We will be in the Williamsburg area this Sunday through next Saturday. Does anyone have recommendations on local restaurants? We are into seafood, American, Mexican, and Italian food. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VegasBaby Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 3 hours ago, mulfdog said: My family is going to be there on April 1st and 2nd. We will be in the Williamsburg area this Sunday through next Saturday. Does anyone have recommendations on local restaurants? We are into seafood, American, Mexican, and Italian food. Thanks! Every time I go to Williamsburg, I make an effort to eat at Food for Thought. It’s the #1 rated restaurant on Yelp for a reason. The prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food and the service is fantastic. The pot roast melts in your mouth, the ribs are so tender that the meat falls off the bone, and they have a great take on Pad Thai. I’ve never had anything there that I didn’t absolutely love. If your family are big meat eaters, Old City BBQ is another one of our favorites. Their brisket is some of the best I’ve had outside of Texas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anonymouscactus Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 ^ menu looks great, and right down the street from where I'll be staying. While I won't be hungry the night we are doing food and wine, we are driving up the day before and I will probably make it a point to stop in. I'll let you know how it is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haymaker Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 10 hours ago, mulfdog said: My family is going to be there on April 1st and 2nd. We will be in the Williamsburg area this Sunday through next Saturday. Does anyone have recommendations on local restaurants? We are into seafood, American, Mexican, and Italian food. Thanks! I liked the BBQ at Rocco's Smokehouse. Second St Bistro was good too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 26, 2021 Author Share Posted March 26, 2021 12 hours ago, mulfdog said: My family is going to be there on April 1st and 2nd. We will be in the Williamsburg area this Sunday through next Saturday. Does anyone have recommendations on local restaurants? We are into seafood, American, Mexican, and Italian food. Thanks! Plaza Azteca is your best bet for Mexican food. Pierce's Pitt Bar-B-Que is a local institution if you like a good pulled-pork sammich and hush puppies. For Italian, Guiseppe's (on Olde Towne Road) or the Tuscany Ristorante (Olde Towne Chopping Center on Longhill) are good choices, as is Maurizio's (on Rt. 60 not far from BGW). La Piazza in Merchants Square in new, and I did a have nice lunch there a few weeks ago. You also can't go wrong with the Dog Street Pub (Merchant's Square). If you want a nice, big breakfast, try Shorty's Diner on Rt. 143 or the Five Forks Cafe on Rt. 5. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 ^That reminds me, we took your Shorty's Diner recommendation and it was a neat place. I can also vouch for that one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 Pantheon is now doing full course runs. There is footage floating about if you know where to look of the train launching back and forth up the spike and over the top hat and the outerbank. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 I'm jealous of BGW...I wish SWO would have gotten this ride instead of comfortcollarcrap Icebreaker. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted March 26, 2021 Share Posted March 26, 2021 It looks great in the clips, with some really nice speed, especially for early tests. I'm sooooo hype for this ride, even more so than Jersey Devil which is an hour from me. I'm sure that will be great, but this just looks like a top 5'er for me. It ticks all my boxes, and that its at BGW is the cherry on top. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyUD06 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Maybe I've missed some sort of official announcement, but is it safe to assume that the full park won't be open (meaning everything currently marked "Temporarily Closed" will be running) until May after the Food & Wine festival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haymaker Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 10 hours ago, coasterbill said: ^That reminds me, we took your Shorty's Diner recommendation and it was a neat place. I can also vouch for that one. Ill give it a third... old Pizza Hut turned 50's diner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canobie Coaster Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 I was at the park today and caught the last test train of the day on the way to Apollo's Chariot. Here's a short video and some stills. The outward banked airtime hill looks amazing! Also in case anyone is wondering, Apollo's Chariot closes for 30 mph sustained winds and 40 mph gusts. The ride opened late today for this reason. MVI_5751.MP4 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillseeker4552 Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 It's alive! This coaster looks fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJLehto Posted March 27, 2021 Share Posted March 27, 2021 Yessss! So stoked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted March 27, 2021 Author Share Posted March 27, 2021 Nice timing (I'm a local, and I've yet to see Pantheon testing). I agree that the outward banked turn looks amazing., and I love the color they chose for the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 I don't think I was able to appreciate how good Pantheon has the potential to be until seeing it in motion. I really hope they can open it by the time I visit in late June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baffles Posted March 28, 2021 Share Posted March 28, 2021 Awesome looking ride to add to an already excellent collection of coasters. Hopefully they will give the station and queue area a bit more love before it opens to match the standard of theming elsewhere in the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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