Canobie Coaster Posted April 21, 2018 Posted April 21, 2018 Nice report! I loved the Boardwalk in my lone visit. I will say that it appears you lucked out with crowds. It was packed the day I visited.
rolercstrluvr Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Looks like you had a nice solid day at SCBB, will always remain my top Boardwalk park. Â Who's up for the 100yr Anniversary in 6 years?
singemfrc Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Quick question for those experienced with this park... I'm planning on going to NorCal (for the first time) during the week between Christmas and New Years. On their website, it says they have "limited ride availability" days. It says to expect 5 major rides to be open, so I assume Undertow and Giant Dipper are part of that? Has it been like that in the past?  I'm hitting up SFDK and CGA, and I'd like to visit this park as well if the two major coasters are open. Thanks in advance! Sorry Im late to answer this and you've already been there, but for others who may go on limited days I've seen that limited rides ALWAYS includes the 'Dipper, and ALMOST ALWAYS includes Undertow. The east end of the park is usually entirely closed on limited days. See photo:
thrillseeker4552 Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 Quick question for those experienced with this park... I'm planning on going to NorCal (for the first time) during the week between Christmas and New Years. On their website, it says they have "limited ride availability" days. It says to expect 5 major rides to be open, so I assume Undertow and Giant Dipper are part of that? Has it been like that in the past?  I'm hitting up SFDK and CGA, and I'd like to visit this park as well if the two major coasters are open. Thanks in advance! Sorry Im late to answer this and you've already been there, but for others who may go on limited days I've seen that limited rides ALWAYS includes the 'Dipper, and ALMOST ALWAYS includes Undertow. The east end of the park is usually entirely closed on limited days. See photo:  Thank you for the information, although I didn't end up going. However I am almost certainly going to NorCal this July, but SCBB will likely have all of their rides open so it isn't an issue. Good to know though, in case this trip gets pushed back again until winter.
Risky Posted May 13, 2018 Posted May 13, 2018 I'm wondering what they'll replace the Ferris Wheel with. I'm surprised they got rid of it.
laqueefa Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 Great report! I love SCBB. It really is a great park. Don't forget the chocolate covered bacon!
Arthur_Seaton Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 What's the word on the new Fright Walk? I haven't heard much about it. I loved the old one and have some concerns that this one might be a bit tamed down.
sfmman2000 Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 The new Fright Walk is COMPLETELY awesome! A lot of the effects were designed in-house and most of it's quite unique. Maybe not the world's scariest walk-through maze, but certainly an enjoyable one with plenty of jumps. The park recently posted a short behind-the-scenes "making of" video (possible spoilers): Â Speaking of videos, the park also posted a really cool animated video of the park "springing" to life in a steampunk sort of way. It's hard to explain, but definitely worth a watch:
laqueefa Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 Speaking of videos, the park also posted a really cool animated video of the park "springing" to life in a steampunk sort of way. It's hard to explain, but definitely worth a watch: It's actually a play on the (think, "Winter is Coming" ...Summer is coming), and its awesome!
sfmman2000 Posted May 14, 2018 Posted May 14, 2018 ^ The Boardwalk's video makes a lot more sense after watching that!
clem2754 Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 Speaking of videos, the park also posted a really cool animated video of the park "springing" to life in a steampunk sort of way. It's hard to explain, but definitely worth a watch: It's actually a play on the (think, "Winter is Coming" ...Summer is coming), and its awesome! That was pretry good.
Risky Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 They show the Ferris wheel in that video, but it's not a the park anymore... so are they just going to replace the old one?
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 15, 2018 Posted May 15, 2018 ^ It will be flown in on a dragon by Daeferys. Â Love that video. Well done, SCBB!
moviemansig Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 Here is a trip report for Saturday. We did the new ride from last year Typhoon, which is a pendulum swinging, upside down ride, reminiscent of Hammerhead at Discovery Kingdom. It was a lot of fun. Shockwave, another new ride from last year, is a circular spinning disc ride. It was an enjoyable ride that reminded me of Tiki Twirl at Great America. We also did the upcharge redesigned attraction Fright Walk, which was my first time doing it. It's a scary walk-through maze experience that's dark and mysterious - filled with multiple doors you have to choose from, eerie sound effects, and things that pop out taking you by surprise.
Risky Posted May 21, 2018 Posted May 21, 2018 I had the same exact visit in October last year. I only wanted to try out the new stuff. All three new attractions were awesome. No gripes at all. The new Fright Walk was really great. Can't wait to visit this summer and do all the rides and the new Fright Walk again.
singemfrc Posted June 2, 2018 Posted June 2, 2018 For anyone in the SF bay area, the first 20,000 fans into AT&T Park for the giants game on Saturday 6/2 get a free all day wristband for SCBB! I happen to be going, so hope I get there early enough!
singemfrc Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 Definitely the best promotional giveaway I've ever gotten at a game! Has to be used by 6/29, but that's fine with me as I was planning to visit the park this month anyway, yahoo! SCBB also sponsored the fanny pack giveaway tonight, and the Giants were giving away SCBB shirts all night. Very cool promotion!
thrillseeker4552 Posted June 3, 2018 Posted June 3, 2018 That's really cool. There's a very high chance I'll finally be visiting this park in late July. I'm really excited, I've heard so many good things about this place. Haven't been to a true Boardwalk park before.
singemfrc Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 Went down to CGA to check out the RailBlazer new hotness Sunday so as long as I'm 2/3 the way to Santa Cruz of course I'm going to visit the Boardwalk as well! Especially as I recently picked up that free wristband pass at the Giants game! The park appeared pretty busy when I first got there, but being Sunday night it emptied out before too long. I realized it's actually been about 26 years since I've been to SCBB at night, so quite a treat for me. I live a good 3 hours from the park, so if I stay until night time, it's a long dark drive home through the mountains, so I don't do it often. Weather was great though, especially after it was 105 at home and even pretty hot earlier in the day in Santa Clara. The overcast and breezy weather was refreshing. So I didn't notice this before. Outside the coaster is shown to be the 6th oldest in the US. Inside it is now the 5th oldest. Which of the top 5 went down? I don't remember hearing about that.
rolercstrluvr Posted November 5, 2020 Posted November 5, 2020 Wow, great photos. I know it's been a couple years...literally. Anyways, SCBB is scheduled to re-open with new covid-19 guidelines on Nov 7th. Limited rides will be open and working with I believe 25% capacity all around. Wether it be indoors or outdoors, masks will be required everywhere unless eating.Â
joelwee Posted November 5, 2020 Posted November 5, 2020 4 hours ago, rolercstrluvr said: Wow, great photos. I know it's been a couple years...literally. Anyways, SCBB is scheduled to re-open with new covid-19 guidelines on Nov 7th. Limited rides will be open and working with I believe 25% capacity all around. Wether it be indoors or outdoors, masks will be required everywhere unless eating. Ride ticket purchases will also be limited to Santa Clara County residents, per state guidelines.
rolercstrluvr Posted November 6, 2020 Posted November 6, 2020 ^ Do you mean limited to Santa Cruz county? That would make more sense.Â
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