Six Flags Darien Lake (SFDL) Discussion Thread

[AmyUD06]

3 minutes ago, Sk610 said:

That is a pretty sad list of rides open. I wonder if the did some kind of rotation where ops went to other rides later in the day or this was just how they went. 

I know staffing is a huge issue everywhere, and always has been at DL after Labor Day, but that list of rides is not really worth going for

Is the full list of rides at Darien Lake every really worth going for?

[Haymaker]

It was worth finding out that I dont ever need to ride a Star Flyer backwards again

They even had security doubling as ride ops at times

[ilyf15]

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why does six flags (after 2 years) not put its brands in the park?
(superman, holiday in the park, hurricane harbor etc etc)

[coasterbill]

It’s been kind of a weird two years. They’ve been a bit busy.

[boldikus]

1 hour ago, ilyf15 said:

why does six flags (after 2 years) not put its brands in the park?
(superman, holiday in the park, hurricane harbor etc etc)

[ilyf15]

commercial break ? known events? famous brands? just to name a couple

[swfan1988]

A coaster enthusiast wanting DC Comics and Looney Tunes themes in a Six Flags park...I think I might need another beer...

[AmyUD06]

It's Darien Lake man.  Opposite world.

[Haymaker]

5 hours ago, ilyf15 said:

why does six flags (after 2 years) not put its brands in the park?
(superman, holiday in the park, hurricane harbor etc etc)

Hurricane Harbor was scheduled for 2020 BC, not sure if its been canceled or just postponed.

[Haymaker]

I havent been there myself yet, but from pics and friends reviews, they did a fantastic job with Magic of Lights.

[anonymouscactus]

Do you know if it's any more than just a bunch of "cutouts" with lights attached to them? I remember years and years ago we went (to the fairgrounds?) and there was like no variety it was just lights around a skeleton shape similar to the candy canes here, spelling out certain things or pictures on a giant field. Since it goes through the campground I am hoping there would be more on the trees and stuff. Any idea? We'll probably check it out since we are local and have SFA passes and I confirmed on FB they accept other 2021 passes besides SFDL

[Haymaker]

2 hours ago, anonymouscactus said:

Do you know if it's any more than just a bunch of "cutouts" with lights attached to them? I remember years and years ago we went (to the fairgrounds?) and there was like no variety it was just lights around a skeleton shape similar to the candy canes here, spelling out certain things or pictures on a giant field. Since it goes through the campground I am hoping there would be more on the trees and stuff. Any idea? We'll probably check it out since we are local and have SFA passes and I confirmed on FB they accept other 2021 passes besides SFDL

Ive done the fairgrounds one, and just these 2 pics makes it look better than that already, lol. But I cant say for sure. Looks like it should be more than that. 

[Golddisk]

9 hours ago, anonymouscactus said:

Do you know if it's any more than just a bunch of "cutouts" with lights attached to them? I remember years and years ago we went (to the fairgrounds?) and there was like no variety it was just lights around a skeleton shape similar to the candy canes here, spelling out certain things or pictures on a giant field. Since it goes through the campground I am hoping there would be more on the trees and stuff. Any idea? We'll probably check it out since we are local and have SFA passes and I confirmed on FB they accept other 2021 passes besides SFDL

Some trees and bushes are decorated, but not all of them. The sections of Magic of Lights are themed to different areas (as shown in the map above) so the cutouts in that area are at least all connected to a theme. While the route is a bit shorter than the one at the fair grounds, there are more displays/lights at Darien Lake then what I can recall from my last visit to the fair grounds one. 

[coasterbill]

So I assume this is just an outside contractor doing all of this, right (or they're just paying Darien Lake to put it there and the park has absolutely nothing to do with it)?

[Haymaker]

33 minutes ago, coasterbill said:

So I assume this is just an outside contractor doing all of this, right (or they're just paying Darien Lake to put it there and the park has absolutely nothing to do with it)?

[Golddisk]

1 hour ago, coasterbill said:

So I assume this is just an outside contractor doing all of this, right (or they're just paying Darien Lake to put it there and the park has absolutely nothing to do with it)?

Darien Lake contracted with Magic of Lights which is a branded holiday lights event with locations across the country. Magic of lights provided the displays. Darien Lake set up the displays with support from the magic of lights people.  

[anonymouscactus]

https://magicoflights.com/

As golddisk mentioned, it's an outside vendor that puts on the same cookie cutter scenes across the country. I dunno why those cutouts bother me so much, it just screams "lazy" to me. Hopefully there's more to it. I'll find out sooner or later, and I'm sure someone will post a YouTube video soon.

I also like how they are advertising one carload one price* (except six flags Darien Lake)

[TheAmericanKnight]

Oh, the pretty lights are nice!

By the way, are there still no hints on the fate of Mind Eraser for next season? I believe it was SBNO for the entire 2021 season. Is it safe to doubt they will do a Riddler Revenge style renovation (minus the IP) on Mind Eraser? Part of me still feels optimistic it may happen... maybe.

[Golddisk]

Mind Eraser was operating this year, mostly on weekends. On weekdays staffing affected those rides in the back half of the park. 

[coasterbill]

8 minutes ago, Golddisk said:

Mind Eraser was operating this year, mostly on weekends. 

That’s a shame…

[Haymaker]

16 hours ago, TheAmericanKnight said:

Oh, the pretty lights are nice!

By the way, are there still no hints on the fate of Mind Eraser for next season? I believe it was SBNO for the entire 2021 season. Is it safe to doubt they will do a Riddler Revenge style renovation (minus the IP) on Mind Eraser? Part of me still feels optimistic it may happen... maybe.

There was credible intel in 2019 BC that the Frankentrain was at the end of its service life, but havent heard anything since.

[ricklap77]

I am wondering if they are still moving ahead with track modifications for Predator!?

[pryonisys]

4 hours ago, ricklap77 said:

I am wondering if they are still moving ahead with track modifications for Predator!?

It's best to assume nothing and be pleasantly surprised if the do anything at all

[Sk610]

Screamscape is reporting that Six Flags corporate is going through some restructuring where the park presidents will report to the CEO and have more say in yearly park improvements.

 

With that being said, if you were the park president, what would you add?

 

I would RMC predator add a true family coaster, an interactive dark ride and a frisbee/discovery. Obviously these would be over 5-6 years, but all things the park could use.

[coasterbill]

I wouldn’t get excited about any of that. It’s code for “We fired tons of people right before Christmas all over the chain and we’re trying to put a positive spin on it”.