Genx24 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 ^ Hope you have the budget for a platinum flash pass. First weekend of Fright Fest, good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaellynn4 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Those weekend crowds in September are notoriously some of the busiest of the year. I'm talking 45 minute-long lines for the swinging ship ride. If you're committed to that date, Flash Pass is key for a tolerable experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 I am looking into it already. And I am ok with the pricing. We would probably just do the Platinum. I have a question though that I can't seem to find the answer to. Can Flass Pass be used an unlimited number of times on all of the rides? I know you can do consecutive rides on select rides... but lets say, for example, if we rode kingda ka and rode consecutively on that, then a couple hours later we decided to go back and do it again, is that part of the program? I don't know if I would find it to be worth it if the capped the number of times you are allowed to use it per ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Can Flass Pass be used an unlimited number of times on all of the rides? I know you can do consecutive rides on select rides... but lets say, for example, if we rode kingda ka and rode consecutively on that, then a couple hours later we decided to go back and do it again, is that part of the program? . Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Can Flass Pass be used an unlimited number of times on all of the rides? I know you can do consecutive rides on select rides... but lets say, for example, if we rode kingda ka and rode consecutively on that, then a couple hours later we decided to go back and do it again, is that part of the program? . Yes. Awesome! Thank you so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirkFunk Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Can Flass Pass be used an unlimited number of times on all of the rides? I know you can do consecutive rides on select rides... but lets say, for example, if we rode kingda ka and rode consecutively on that, then a couple hours later we decided to go back and do it again, is that part of the program? . Yes. Awesome! Thank you so much! Actually, now that I think about it, they'll tell you if this is not the case. There may be a ride that you're given a specific time frame for and only one ride, but otherwise, it should be unlimited (unlike Hershey and Kennywood). Someone will correct me soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 Some parks in the chain have rides like that but at Great Adventure you can re-ride as much as you want on everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 9, 2016 Share Posted September 9, 2016 ^ I think they mean double rides on platinum FP. I have never gotten platinum FP at Great Adv but at SFOG I did multiple double rides throughout the day on everything, including having a personal marathon on Goliath at the end of the night since the wait for me on the Qbot was 5 minutes and I used the doubleride every ride- reriding twice and walking around. I'm sure it's just like this @ Great Adv, maybe not for Joker since its new. In fact I think you can only use platinum FP for Joker anyway. But as far as what Bill said if there is no one in your row they'll let you reride til your arms fall off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Those weekend crowds in September are notoriously some of the busiest of the year. I'm talking 45 minute-long lines for the swinging ship ride. If you're committed to that date, Flash Pass is key for a tolerable experience. Three days ago I just asked about what this upcoming weekend and no one said anything. Reservations made already. (Re; Saturday, you know the answer. Actually, I may have broken my own rule. Think of when you want to go, then you know the worst time to go.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I have a feeling Sunday might be quiet. Still trying to get over if I can. Rain in morning, Eagles and Giants games on Sunday, last day of Hurricane Harbor, other than BAFF (which is Saturday and Sunday) there is nothing going on at the park. Next week the fright fest crowds should start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_s Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Yeah hope so. I know I went the same day 2 years in a row to SFA, 3rd weekend of Sept., first was good the second year was mobbed, who knows why. I was going to look and see if I saw you. So the regular flash pass: I'm guessing you can reserve one ride and since it's electronic you don't have to be at the ride to reserve it? I was planning to stay 'til close, but the regular flash is same price as another night in a hotel... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Regular you wait same time as line is just not in line. If you want to ride Toro and it's 30 mins you wait 30 minutes just not in line. Go eat or fart around or ride something without a line. Show up at or a few minutes before your reserved time. Gold cuts wait time in half. Platinum 90% but you also get a wristband for doublerides. Gold usually gets the job done nicely unless it's absolutely mobbed. Protip: always reserve your next ride as soon as you pass the flash pass attendant. This way you are optimizing your time by "waiting" for your next ride while you're loading, riding, unloading, and exiting your current ride. If you time it right you won't wait much at all (depending on crowd levels of course). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 We are going to just do the platinum. I've waited years to go. And probably won't get a chance to come back for years from now. Might as well maximize our time. Plus we can't stay late either. We have to drive back home 6 hours after. I doubt we will even see any of the FF stuff. Lol. Oh well. I'm going for the coasters anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 If you're getting there for opening, hold off on flash pass until you gauge crowds. In my experience, the crowds for Fright Fest usually don't start pouring in until nightfall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I doubt we will even see any of the FF stuff. It sucks so you're not missing anything. And I would normally agree with Genx24 but if you only have 6 hours then yeah, buy the Flash Pass right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cj1990 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I doubt we will even see any of the FF stuff. It sucks so you're not missing anything. And I would normally agree with Genx24 but if you only have 6 hours then yeah, buy the Flash Pass right away. Really appreciate all the assistance. Booking everything today. We are excited. I can't imagine fright fest at SFGAdv being anything different than SFMM.... and I agree... it sucks. Never wasted my time there. Always did USH or local haunt attractions instead lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 I used to always go to SFGAdv on mid-September Sundays to light crowds, but it's been about 3 years. At the time I don't think FF events started until late-Sept and ran for only 5 weeks. Does anyone recall when FF stared operating at SFGAdv in mid-September.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoshiFan Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 2013 was the first year that they started running Fright Fest earlier that year. They even had the park open on Friday nights in September that year that were really empty. http://www.greatadventurehistory.com/GAPubs/New2013Brochure/2013PanelFront.jpg 2012 they had Fright Fest start on the 22nd and on 2011 not until October 1st. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genx24 Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 Those Friday nights in 2013 were the best. I went two weeks in a row and my friends and I basically had the park to ourselves both weeks. I understand why they got rid of them, but I wish they hadn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 The president of SFGAdv has never ridden Iron Dragon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
larrygator Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 2013 was the first year that they started running Fright Fest earlier that year. They even had the park open on Friday nights in September that year that were really empty.http://www.greatadventurehistory.com/GAPubs/New2013Brochure/2013PanelFront.jpg 2012 they had Fright Fest start on the 22nd and on 2011 not until October 1st. OK,that makes perfect sense. I'm not going senile. Those Friday nights in 2013 were the best. I went two weeks in a row and my friends and I basically had the park to ourselves both weeks. I understand why they got rid of them, but I wish they hadn't. I remember it being the same way on Sunday mornings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImNotOneOfYou Posted September 10, 2016 Share Posted September 10, 2016 So far I am not disappointed by my expectations of the parks brightness level ls at night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 11, 2016 Share Posted September 11, 2016 Pretty great day at the park. Turned into a great night. Also, finally rode Joker. Wish you were here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainCrush Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Pretty great day at the park. Turned into a great night. Also, finally rode Joker. How did you like Joker? Better than Green Lantern? I hope I can experience it someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 How did you like Joker? Better than Green Lantern? That's like saying "How did you like commuting in the Bentley? Better than walking to work? In a hail storm? Uphill both ways? While you were on fire? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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