boldikus Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 Yep. It's spring break and absolutely gorgeous outside, not to mention there are quite a few groups at the park this week including this. Needless to say, its been fun watching people meltdown on FB over the crowds today. But yeah, if you are there today (or tomorrow), my deepest condolences. Update: current situation (courtesy FB Conn group member Vincent). And (courtesy of "Stay Behind The Yellow Line")
Bigcoaster95 Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 was down at the park for a few hours today. For the first two hours or so the left side of the park was empty, was able to get 6 rides on El Toro and front row on each of Ka and Bizarro. I, not knowing how crazy it got, wandered towards the other side of the park to see an absolute mob scene. While leaving, a security guard estimated the security line was over an hour just to get into the park.
boldikus Posted April 23, 2019 Posted April 23, 2019 Imagine a day where you waited 2 hours and 10 minutes for Skull Mountain.
Canobie Coaster Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 Did all the enthusiasts decide simultaneously they wanted to ride in the back?
HeyItsKrabs Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 I cant even imagine the sweaty, crowded mess the Skull Mountain station would've been. That thing struggles in a 15 minute line, imagine how terrible it must've been for a 2 hour wait.
DarienPoint Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 There was some Jewish event going on yesterday, which was a majority of the crowd. Got a ride on everything except Lantern, Superman, and Skull, going back today though for those three + to take some more photos.
boldikus Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 That event is going on today as well. Another gobsmackingly gorgeous day. Good luck and godspeed to anyone even attempting the place today.
coasterbill Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 Imagine a day where you waited 2 hours and 10 minutes for Skull Mountain.
DarienPoint Posted April 24, 2019 Posted April 24, 2019 It’s been great, walk ons or 5-10 min waits, I know it’ll get more crowded as the day goes on but I’ve done everything I need in terms of credits. Zumanjaro (or however ya spell it) is closed once again so I won’t be getting to that. :/
jamesinclair Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 I am SUPER excited for that ride. However, that line looks really disappointing. No shade, minimal theming.
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 I am SUPER excited for that ride. However, that line looks really disappointing. No shade, minimal theming. You do know this is a Six Flags park, right?
Masquerade Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 Not for me since spinning flat rides are a no-go to any food shoved down my esophagus within a 72hr time frame, but it'll be pretty to look at.
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 I get that, and I get queasy at a lot of spinning rides too, but these giant spinning disc rides don't bother me at all. There is enough forward motion that it kind of cancels out the spinning. So maybe give it a chance.
Canobie Coaster Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 The small Huss ones focus on the spinning, but on the larger ones, the spinning is slow enough that you don't really feel it. The large ones feel more like a Screamin' Swing if you enjoy those.
boldikus Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 (edited) However, that line looks really disappointing. No shade, minimal theming. LOL What are you on about? The ride doesn't open until Memorial Day weekend, they're still working on the ride area. Covered queue Theming (It's Six Flags, expectations are key) Still waiting on the Wonder Woman statue ^ Photos via Kyle in the Great Adv Connoisseurs FB group Also have to share this amazing photo by Dug, also from the group, looking down the Metropolis midway toward the ride: So thrilled this will be open for Holiday In the Park! Edited May 10, 2019 by boldikus
coasterbill Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 God, I can't believe they're finally getting one of these. They're so awesome.
Canobie Coaster Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 That thing looks massive at the end of the midway.
jamesinclair Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 LOL What are you on about? The ride doesn't open until Memorial Day weekend, they're still working on the ride area. The video shows that each cycle will take about 5 minutes (including loading times) and its not a particularly large capacity ride. The picture shows the majority of the line has zero shade. Six Flags is primarily populated during the hottest times of the year. I like shade. I think most people do. I don't understand why Six Flags management does not. I'm not asking for Universal's Harry Potter style theming, but simply more of the canopy seen in the first photo. I understand they want to keep the sight-line open up front, so maybe they should have reconfigured more of the line to go around the back.
boldikus Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 The video shows that each cycle will take about 5 minutes (including loading times) and its not a particularly large capacity ride. The picture shows the majority of the line has zero shade. Six Flags is primarily populated during the hottest times of the year. I like shade. I think most people do. I don't understand why Six Flags management does not. I'm not asking for Universal's Harry Potter style theming, but simply more of the canopy seen in the first photo. I understand they want to keep the sight-line open up front, so maybe they should have reconfigured more of the line to go around the back. I get where you're coming from - I like shade too, but let's address a few things. For one, not a particularly high capacity ride? The gondola seats 40 people. Secondly, the ride is testing in this video. I'm sure its not far off, but we don't know how long the ride cycle will be until it opens with riders. Thirdly, to say this park is "primarily populated during the hottest months of the year" when this park is (and this ride will be) open 9 months out of the year, is really kind of reaching... I mean, personally I'll be riding this most often in Nov/Dec, and yeah that's just because I know that the park in the dead of summer is for suckers, but still. The park is really only HOT for 3 out of 9 months that its open. And not for nothing (since we're reaching) the wind caused by the ride while in operation acts a big giant fan on the queue below... Also, let's keep in mind some of that queue in the front there is going to be for Flash Pass and those people are not going to have to wait as long as the standby queue. I'm not saying you're wrong for feeling there should be more shade (maybe like the Cyborg and Skyscreamer queues that wrap around the ride?) but just playing devils advocate. I have a friend headed to the park now who is going to get some more up to date photos of the ride area and some better shots of the queue. I'll report back later.
ytterbiumanalyst Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 I like shade. I think most people do. I don't understand why Six Flags management does not.
BDD27 Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 Planning on taking a solo trip to the park this Friday! So far it's looking like it could be a bit stormy, but as long as it keeps the crowds away I'm happy . I'll definitely try to provide some photos as usual and if anyone happens to be around let me know! As long as the weather holds out I should be there all day and I'm hoping to do a good few rides on Ka and Toro since my girlfriend is not a fan of them so I don't get to ride them all the time .
prozach626 Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) Try to get everything in before the park closes at noon due to low attendance... Edited May 14, 2019 by prozach626
JG-77 Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 ^At noon? Wow. I always assumed that when they closed early it would be closer to 2-3 pm.
BDD27 Posted May 14, 2019 Posted May 14, 2019 ^If I can marathon on El Toro like I did Nitro during holiday in the park it will be worth it
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