Mike42 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Sorry for all these questions. What day is recommened for out of towners to fly in? Which airport do you recommend? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 Happy to answer your questions... Â 1. You do not need any tickets or season passes for the Party Bus, EVERYTHING will be taken care of for you. Â 2. You can pay a deposit now, and pay the rest later. As long as you are paid in full before stepping on the bus you're good to go! Â 3. I would highly recommend that people fly in Thursday night or earlier. Â 4. Burbank would be the most convenient airport, but LAX works fine (and may be cheaper) as well. Â Please let us know if you have any other questions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike42 Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 How do I pay a deposit? Do I have to have a paypal account? Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 9, 2010 Share Posted April 9, 2010 ^No Paypal required, snail mail check or money order is fine. Â If you're ready to sign up, it's probably best to email Robb directly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 9, 2010 Author Share Posted April 9, 2010 BTW, there is going to be an announcement about Bay Area Bash on Monday... Â It's something real cool! Â Sign up now before it sells out! Â http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?categoryID=15 Â --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastercrzyjames Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Just registered for the Party Bus. Can't wait to experience the craziness and fun of Bay Area Bash!! I'll hit #100 on this event too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themeparkologist Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I wish more mini-TPR trips could start in like Chicago or someplace a lot closer than Valencia. Yeah but you live there and call the shots, so whatever. Don't listen to the random people from Misery. Oops, it's actually spelled Missouri. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveRides Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 It's official... Hilary and I will be adding some manliness to the party bus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 AWESOME!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 ^^Will Gertrude be attending as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveRides Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 ^^Will Gertrude be attending as well? Â I haven't had a chance to ask her yet, but I sure hope so! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 12, 2010 Author Share Posted April 12, 2010 (edited) California's Great America Announces Backstage Tour for Bay Area Bash!!!  CGA has confirmed their backstage tour for Bay Area Bash! It is looking like the tour will start in their "Coaster Shop" which will give everyone a good idea of what it's like to do maintenance on a coaster and the parts needed to do so. We'll head out and see behind the scenes at Boomerang Bay and then down the "Center Service Road" and end up by Flight Deck. (Top Gun) I'm told by the park that this should give everyone a chance to get some "nice coaster shots" from some locations that are not accessible to members of the general public.  Last year a couple of us did a similar tour and we got take some cool pics like these:  You can't normally get this close!  "See how cool I am hanging out backstage and what!"  Register for Bay Area Bash here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?categoryID=15  Bay Area Bash is: May 15th - Six Flags Discovery Kingdom May 16th - California's Great America  There are still spaces left on the PARTY BUS!!!  Don't miss Bay Area Bash this year! It's going to be AWESOME!!!  --Robb Edited April 12, 2010 by robbalvey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c0sterfreek Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 I worked at great america on top gun for 3 seasons. You guys will have a good time seeing the coaster shop, ITs pretty cool. Have fun guyg! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skaunit Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 c0asterfreek, I'm in San Jose too... we should hang out sometime. Are you heading up to the SFDK day? I am still up in the air about great america, but its looking like I have to choose between the 2 days due to funds... and if thats the case I'll go up to SFDK for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jray21 Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Sounds Great! CGA was my home park growing up, and really my only park for a long time. It will be really cool to go backstage after all of these years! Thanks Robb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcoffeytime Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Nice. I worked at PGA for 4 seasons. The backstage is fun there.Great shots to get. Good times guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nisshoku Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XII Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Awesome. I'm definitely looking foreword to getting those rare Top Gun shots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollercoaster2428 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Aww wish I could go now. I love backstage tours!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 This makes me super extra exited that I'm able to come! I'd love to get close to an awesome B&M Invert, especially Flight Deck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R.C. Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 I'm so excited for the backstage tour! I've never been on one and I've always wanted to walk down the "Center Service Road!" Â Â I've got a couple of tips for people attending both days of Bay Area Bash. Â At SFDK the rides in the back of the park (the animal area) don't open until 11:30 or so. The only rides that open at 10:30 are the rides on the front side of the hill. You don't want to waste time walking all the way back to Boomerang just to find out it isn't open yet... Â SFDK, like all other Six Flags parks, has the $1 l ockers. Backpacks are not recommended, because you will be forced to use the l ockers. CGA has cubbyholes for backpacks and other personal belongings at all of the rides, so backpacks work really well there. Just don't leave anything really valuable in there, unfortunately you can't trust everyone... Â Both parks allow un-opened water bottles into the park. As long as the seal on the cap isn't broken you can bring them in. I wear cargo shorts that allow me to carry the water bottle in one of the pockets so I don't have to use the l ockers at SFDK and I can refill it at the water fountains through out the day. Â Bring sunscreen. SFDK has a good amount of shade around the park. All of the stations for the roller coasters are covered and a good part of most of the lines have some sort of shade, but sunscreen is still recommended. I don't have too much of a problem with sunburns at SFDK. At CGA, the only roller coaster that has a covered station is Grizzly. Demon has a covered queue line, but the station is open. You spend a lot of time waiting in line in the sun, so be sure to put on sunscreen several times during the day. I've gotten sun-burnt every time I've gone to CGA. Â Hopefully these tips help someone... lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 13, 2010 Author Share Posted April 13, 2010 EXCLUSIVE CAMEL TIME!!! Â Only at Bay Area Bash! Register Now: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?categoryID=15 Â Spots are still open for the Party Bus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike42 Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Anyone else going from Virginia? Looking for someone to meetup for a travel companion. Mike in Reston, VA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Six Flags Enthuseast Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 EXCLUSIVE CAMEL TIME!!! Â Only at Bay Area Bash! Register Now: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?categoryID=15 Â Spots are still open for the Party Bus! Â How about Penguine ERT like last year? Still, a camel is totally cool enough! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted April 14, 2010 Author Share Posted April 14, 2010 To answer some questions that have come in about the Party Bus:  1. Yes we DO have spots left (14 actually) so if you are interested in the Party Bus, please EMAIL ME asap at robbalvey@themeparkreview.com  2. We can make payment arrangements! If you want to pay a smaller amount up front now, and then the rest in 5 weeks when the Party Bus leaves, that's fine too. Again, email me so we can plan.  If you haven't registered for Bay Area Bash yet, please do so here: http://www.themeparkreview.com/store/index.php?categoryID=15  --Robb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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