PATTYCAKES Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 Awesome! But no pins? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk610 Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 I am sure everyone is aware that "announcement season" is upon us. This would be great if DL were to be getting a new coaster next year, which we all understand is highly unlikely, but they will most likely add something. Keep an eye out for the town of darien and genesse county planning board meetings and agendas as any attraction will need approval. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleberry Posted August 8, 2016 Share Posted August 8, 2016 (edited) I am sure everyone is aware that "announcement season" is upon us. This would be great if DL were to be getting a new coaster next year, which we all understand is highly unlikely, but they will most likely add something. Keep an eye out for the town of darien and genesse county planning board meetings and agendas as any attraction will need approval. DL is usually a Feb/March announcement, save Blast Off. Edited August 9, 2016 by Tackleberry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarienLaker Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I am sure everyone is aware that "announcement season" is upon us. This would be great if DL were to be getting a new coaster next year, which we all understand is highly unlikely, but they will most likely add something. Keep an eye out for the town of darien and genesse county planning board meetings and agendas as any attraction will need approval. DL is usually a FebtMarch announcement, save Blast Off. I'm hoping for Darien Lake to make an announcement about a new ride (or two) in September or October! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tackleberry Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Dont hold your breath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Going to the park for the first time on Thursday...how are lines usually for the rides? Any notable lines for the major rides or anything to be concerned about? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zach2012 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Going to the park for the first time on Thursday...how are lines usually for the rides? Any notable lines for the major rides or anything to be concerned about? Thursday's are usually pretty quiet. The water park is usually mobbed every day, you'll usually have your longest waits of the day there. The Tornado and Brain Drain usually have the longest lines, Brain Drain can have an hour wait at times, usually it's the longest line I wait in all day. In addition, the water rides in the park like Grizzly Run and Thunder Rapids usally have decent line ups all day. As for the dry park you shouldn't wait more than two cycles on pretty much all of the rides aside from ROS which can be anywhere from like 2 to 5 cycles depending on when you hit it. But even with that I don't see you waiting more than 15-20min for any dry ride. Hoped that helped. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I am sure everyone is aware that "announcement season" is upon us. This would be great if DL were to be getting a new coaster next year, which we all understand is highly unlikely, but they will most likely add something. Keep an eye out for the town of darien and genesse county planning board meetings and agendas as any attraction will need approval. DL is usually a Feb/March announcement, save Blast Off. This is where I feel like announcing a roller coaster is a lot different than announcing a used drop tower. It probably takes a lot less work to install a single column over an entire coaster layout. I wish we had some sort of recent coaster addition that we could base a time frame for anew announcement out of, but we don't (it's been 8 years since motocoaster, 17 since RoS, both of which - I believe - were under two Seperate managements than were under now). BUT, to be realistic, I don't expect any sort of large attraction at this park at all for at least a few years. They're already tentatively putting a second train on RoS, that probably doesn't leave them with a lot of funds to add something else large to the park in 2017 at least. I'd expect maybe a show or two (after all we do have the SBNO Gazebo Stage and dare I say it, Galaxy Theatre). What I would recommend though for hopeful enthusiasts, is to focus on Fantasy Island this off season. As crazy as it sounds, they are now under new management and it's been speculated that they will be adding a large attraction to celebrate the new aquirement (perhaps something like Steel Hawg at Indiana Beach??). As I've said millions of times, I'm a DL fanboy, but considering their past, I don't see a large attraction in their near future Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Going to the park for the first time on Thursday...how are lines usually for the rides? Any notable lines for the major rides or anything to be concerned about? As soon as the rope drops, hit Ride of Steel, and the rides along its midway first. You shouldn't have a problem getting all those in unless there is a mechanical problem. As one user mentioned above me, the water park will be mobbed. If possible, make sure to get there right at opening so you can get some quick rides on Brain Drain, Big Kahuna, and Swirl City before the line packs in. The water rides in the park will be quiet at this time as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molemaster43 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 Water park wasn't in the plan books so I dont have to worry about that. We won't be there at rope drop, if that changes anything, but can be there up to an hour or two before closing. Thank you for the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 While the "friends that work at x park" rumors only turn out to be true 5% of the time, if that's the case, DL better think about adding SOMETHING in the coaster department soon. Not that Fantasy Island would ever come close to competing with them, but Fantasy Island really is a small park, and if they can add something, DL can too. A lot of people (especially in the family demographic) would probably consider buying passes there instead, or taking a vacation to another park altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SbSteveZ Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 I think it would be pretty cool to see a little "local park competition". Even if FI is so much smaller, which indeed it is, if they start adding some larger attractione (granted the he said she said is true) then DL may be forced to either add some stuff too, or deal with the loss in either attendance, season pass purchases, or both. It's like a mini coaster war if this ever happens!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 Considering making our first trip up there Sunday. Are there any notable rides down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 ^At Fantasy Island or Darien Lake? Lol, we kind of went off on a tangent in this thread. Assuming you mean Darien Lake, Twister (Huss Top Spin) is the only notable ride that's been down all year. Otherwise all other rides should be open barring any other issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted August 12, 2016 Share Posted August 12, 2016 ^^ Get your rides on the log flume early, Bill...they close it down when the water park closes at 7. Not sure why as they are not even close to being together, but all water rides close at 7:00. We ended up missing it because of this...figured if we waited until later that the line wouldn't be as long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 ^^ Get your rides on the log flume early, Bill...they close it down when the water park closes at 7. Not sure why as they are not even close to being together, but all water rides close at 7:00. We ended up missing it because of this...figured if we waited until later that the line wouldn't be as long. Thanks for the tip. I'm sort of expecting the Flume to be the 2nd or 3rd best ride in the park so we'll be hitting it frequently. Honestly it'll be 5 hours each way and a day trip so we'll probably be out of there by then anyway. Besides the coasters, the flume and moose on the loose (lol that is so happening) are there any must-rides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sk610 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I would say that other than the coasters and a few others, be sure to hit blast off and the haymaker. The haymaker is a paratrooper type ride, but is the only one in existence by Heinz Fahtz making it a must ride in my book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 ^^Not sure if you're too pressed for time, but the Moose would be an awesome addition to your ongoing TR (which is the best thing on the planet btw). I would say in the flat department, Silver Bullet and Corn Popper are unique. Silver Bullet is more forceful than the typical Huss or Schwarzkopf model. You could hit the Giant Wheel too if it isn't mobbed. For Predator, my tip is definitely use the Mean Streak trick in the front. I personally prefer the back for more intensity, but be warned, this may be one of the roughest rides you will ever go on, and there's nothing to prevent the pain in the back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Sold on Haymaker, thanks for the tip. And yeah Moose is happening for sure. No way in hell would I miss that. On a related note, do they sell beer? And if so can you walk around with it or do you need to stay in "beer jail"? Lol glad you like the trip reports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterkid124 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 Sold on Haymaker, thanks for the tip. And yeah Moose is happening for sure. No way in hell would I miss that. On a related note, do they sell beer? And if so can you walk around with it or do you need to stay in "beer jail"? Lol glad you like the trip reports. Yes they do. And you can walk around with it. I would suggest going to the General Store near the campground. You can buy large cans of beer for cheaper than in the park. The only downfall is that it is kind of out of the way of everything. Many stands in park sell beer though, just higher priced, and there are a few sit down bars. If you need a bit of a boost in the morning, there's a Tim Horton's right near the park entrance with normal store pricing last time I checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 OMG OMG OMG That's an amazing tip, both about the beer and Tim's. So excited for some damn Tim's lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philrad71 Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 ^ Or....you can get the souvenir cup for like $10.99 and refills for $7.99. The photos below show where you can get one of the cups right next to Ride Of Steel. Labatts Blue is on draft but I would recommend Flying Bison Rusty Chain - an awesome local beer. They only run one train on ROS so the line sucks, but you can just grab a beer and get right in line! There is no shade, so if it's hot, you will need said beer. The employee at the queue entrance only asked if I would finish it before the ride and I was like, "Oh, not a problem there!" There is also a bar right over by the log flume that has even more good draft beer so you will never run out of options. You see, we people here in Western NY really love our alcohol so you never have to venture very far to get it. Not sure, but why do I have a feeling that you are really going to love this park a shitload more than you loved La Ronde? PS - Another fun tip: Ride Predator in the front ala Mean Streak style and I am sure that you will love it. PSS - Yet another fun tip: Every time you see the remains of 'Cuda Falls, you must drink - those are the rules. PSSS - Even yet another fun tip: You might want to spend the night at the lodge or rent a cabin, camper or one of those glamping tents. All of those beers can catch up with you in a hurry in that summer heat! Right next to Ride Of Steel - get yer ice cold beer here! Me happy boy with huge mug of ice cold Rusty Chain - Destination Fun indeed! Boooo...closed flume! But...I was able to get another beer refill right next to the flume, so that made my tears go away. Just about finished up before our night ride on ROS. Perfect way to end the day! Okay. By the time I had hot wings at the Anchor Bar (pretty good wings for a theme park), I admit that I was pretty much shit-faced. Luckily, we only had to walk back to the campground so no driving was involved. On the way out, I proudly sang along with Lee Greenwood's smash hit: 'Proud to be Unamurican' during the laser light and fireworks show. It's a fuzzy memory that I will always savor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GCI Wooden Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 There is also a bar right over by the log flume This must be coasterbill's idea of heaven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATTYCAKES Posted August 13, 2016 Share Posted August 13, 2016 I'm going to say this again. The park looks great! I'm going to get me one of those Souvenir cups in about 2 weeks and bring it back to Canada. I just can't wait! Yah, yah, yeeeah! xx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 Just got here. Haven't ridden anything yet but 10/10 greatest theme park ever would recommend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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