boldikus Posted October 22, 2015 Posted October 22, 2015 ^^ So does anyone know if that Jim Cramer guy mainlines meth for breakfast?
coasterbill Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 Lol he must. Then again doing a goofy show about the stock market is damn near impossible so I guess he kind of has to be like that.
Superbatboy Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 ^^ So does anyone know if that Jim Cramer guy mainlines meth for breakfast? Haha!! I thought he seemed a bit unnaturally energetic!
Generational Posted October 23, 2015 Posted October 23, 2015 I know I am late to the Total Mayhem hype train, but the renderings of the 4D coasters always seem to leave me with a sense of motion sickness. Is it just the rendering, or is it like that in actuality? However, with that said, I've always wanted to check these coasters out and now that one is relatively close to my homestead, I should make the trip down at some point. I haven't been to GAdv in a while.
LiftThrill Posted October 24, 2015 Posted October 24, 2015 It's not sickening, but the negative G leaves me with a headache every once in a while.
strz Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 It's not sickening, but the negative G leaves me with a headache every once in a while. Lovely! Hence why I didn't get excited when this was announced as our next coaster.......
Generational Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I was just thinking about this (and I know it would be next to impossible), but I honestly believe that with the newer systems for launching coasters, that something like Batman and Robin: Chiller could work again. The entire area where that coaster sat is now all but gone (is Musik Express still SBNO?) and is pretty much a waste of space. You can keep the superhero theme as an extension of Movie Town, plow the area where Chiller sat, and create something new while revitalizing the area. And it doesn't even have to be a dual coaster; it could be an entirely new coaster, with superhero theming. It doesn't make much sense to own that area and use it for nothing. I know this has been discussed before, but it's still worth mentioning.
Password121 Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 The general consensus on this thread (and other sites) is that the next area for a major development will either be Rolling Thunder's plot or Old Country. The former seems unlikely until they're willing to actually expand instead of just building up/rebuilding what area already exists, so I wouldn't be surprised to see the next coaster in that general vicinity. As for when this might be, some are saying as soon as 2017/18, but I'd be more likely to say 2019/20. A Justice League dark ride and perhaps some more flat rides could be in the cards before the next major coaster.
larrygator Posted October 25, 2015 Posted October 25, 2015 I hit the park up this morning getting there 10 minutes after opening. The place is going to be packed tonight. I got five quick rides on El Toro (first four without leaving the train) and then did a lap around the park and used my 2016 dining pass for the 6th time this year (Nathan's two hot dogs and fries this time). I'm certainly maxing out that dining option. I took the Sky Ride across the park to sea the Total Mayhem area. Only a small building (possibly where the pool filtering system was housed) and some of the crushed up foundation remain in the old Fort Independence footprint. I finally stopped at Papa's Tomato Pies in Robbinsville (about 12 miles from the park) on the way home and understand why this is rated one of the top pizza places in the country.
coneyislandchris Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I hit the park up this morning getting there 10 minutes after opening. As did I. My 4-year-old had a super week at pre-K, so for a reward, he got a day at the park. Since it was just the two of us today, it was almost entirely flat rides, plus the three 42" coasters. No luck getting him on Runaway Mine Train or Skull Mountain this time. I took the Sky Ride across the park to sea the Total Mayhem area. Only a small building (possibly where the pool filtering system was housed) and some of the crushed up foundation remain in the old Fort Independence footprint. We did the sky ride as well, and I remembered to snap a photo while passing by;
Brassinthegrass Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Its like they think people are going to be walking in that area of the park more... how odd! So glad to finally see this side of the park get some love, I hope the next few additions to the park happen on the west side of the park, it REALLY needs the love!
woolandmammoth Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Its nice to see that the waterfall is operating again. I thought that we would never see that happen. At least they are keeping up on their best coaster! Hopefully this is a sign of more lakefront revitalization to come.
RandallDuell Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 How long has that waterfall been inoperable? Seems like a strange time of year to fire it up, no? Has there been talk of them working to get it working again, or is this a total surprise?
coasterbill Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 It's been inoperable for a few years, and yes... This does seem like a strange time to fix it. It sprays people in line with mist so it probably won't run for any of Holiday In the Park (it would probably freeze anyway) so basically after next week they'll probably drain it.
strz Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Holy crap, the waterfall is alive! Wow! I'm surprised to see it up and working again- especially this time of the year!
njcoasterguy34 Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 In all my times at the park I have never seen the Skull Mountain waterfall running. I most likely won't get back to the park again this year, so I hope they run it next season.
El Toro_Ryan Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 I have no pictures but I can also confirm lights have finally been added to Kingda Ka's q-line! For those of you who don't know, that line has been pitch black at night for years.
coasterbill Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Thank god, that queue seemed like a major liability. They always had multiple security guards with flashlights there at night helping people see and keeping an eye on things, it seemed like way more trouble than just giving in and adding some lights. Glad they finally came to their senses. Nice to see they're really fixing the park up and getting it in mid-season form a week before they close (well partially, lol).
michaellynn4 Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Nice so see some solid progression on the Lakefront clearing. Really glad to hear about some of the other improvements (SM waterfall, the much-needed queue lights for KK). I might try to make it this Saturday for one last Fright Fest visit. Normally this is a sad time of the year, but instead, I'm just really excited for Holiday in the Park!!
boldikus Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Hey maybe they'll leave the waterfall running until it freezes. Free themeing for HITP Skull Mountain! Just add lights!
michaellynn4 Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 Someone posted a trip report elsewhere that said while riding Zumanjaro yesterday, Kingda Ka ran simultaneously. They even dropped while KK's train was coming down from the top, essentially racing it to the bottom. When they asked ride ops about it, the ride op said "when they are testing KK, they sometimes run at the same time." Can anyone with more authority speak to this? Has anything changed with the state, or is there reason to call BS on this person?
Password121 Posted October 26, 2015 Posted October 26, 2015 ^Id call BS. If my understanding is correct the state required Gadv to reprogram the system to not allow the two to run simultaneously at all, such that the roof on Zumanjaro must close before Kingda Ka can launch, with or without riders.
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